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| Acrylic Painting - Intermediate |
| Item: 32171 |
Peter Barth |
| 6:15 PM - 8:45 PM |
SCONL |
| Sessions: 6 W |
Room: Online, , |
| 2/16/2022 - 3/23/2022 |
Fee: $219.00 |
This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor(s) in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins.
Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter.
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Class Overview
Acrylic painting is an amazing medium which can provide a lifetime of enjoyment! In this intermediate class, you’ll learn how to express yourself and you’ll gain more advanced practice in the use color, proportions, composition, layering and glazing.
More experimental acrylic painting techniques will be presented as well, including palette knife, texture application, adding your own elements, and changing color schemes and composition of the painting. You’ll be surprised
how quickly your skills will improve by observing and painting along with step-by-step class presentations. Gain a new level of enjoyment in the medium by bringing even more variety and spontaneity to your art, and you’ll bring your paintings to the next expressive level!
This class will be presented as a live, interactive video (Zoom), which is more similar to an "in-person" class, because you get the benefit of seeing the art demos live, up- close, in real time just like in an "in- person" class and ask questions along the way. You can also paint along with the instructor!
Supplies Needed
Click here to see the supply list.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Better understand color mixing and be able to mix a wider variety of colors to add more interest to your paintings
- Use more “exotic” color schemes and the juxtaposition between warm/ cool, light/ dark, and pure/ neutral colors and how that can give you more variety in your paintings
- Utilize more experimental painting techniques such as palette knife, paint spraying, and texture application
- Practice glazing skills to add more layering and atmospheric effects to your paintings
- Understand how to use acrylic mediums to enhance the layered effect
- Combine and compose various objects and ideas into one painting
- Paint a variety of subject matter
- Increase the use of value, contrast, light and shadow to represent 3 dimensional form in painting (in black and white and in color)
- Incorporate drawing skills to enhance the composition of your paintings
Who Should Take this Class?
- Anyone who is interested in enriching their lives with the joy of painting!
- People who would like to improve their painting skills and apply those skills to paint a variety of subject matter
- Anyone who would like to learn to express themselves through the medium of painting
- Artists who would like to gain the foundational skills of painting to apply to any visual art medium in the future
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| Fantasy Illustration: Creatures and Characters |
| Item: 32179 |
Peter Barth |
| 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
SCONL |
| Sessions: 6 F |
Room: Online, , |
| 2/11/2022 - 3/18/2022 |
Fee: $219.00 |
This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor(s) in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins.
Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter.
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Class Overview
Unleash your creativity through fantasy and science fiction art! Learn to draw and paint science fiction and fantasy creatures. Explore the anatomy and proportions of fantasy creatures in order to capture their essence.
Discover how you can depict creatures in action. We will also focus on learning how to draw three dimensionally, using light, shadow, detail, and color to make fantasy creature drawings and paintings come to life.
You’ll learn to combine these skills to depict a variety of creatures, such as: dragons, dinosaurs, mecha, robots, trolls, shape-shifters, cyborgs, mutants, insectoids and animal- and multi- creature hybrids. We will also explore how to depict all of the amazing things they do: running, flying, battling foes, rescuing heroes, breathing fire, and more.
Supplies Needed
- Pencils (Graphite):
- 2B pencil
- 4B pencil
- 6B pencil
- 8B (Optional)
- Woodless Pencil (6B or 8B) optional
- 70-90 lb Drawing Paper Pad - either 9"x12" or 11"x14"
- White vinyl eraser
- Mechanical Eraser, or pink eraser on back of pencil (for detail erasing and drawing white lines on gray areas)
- 3-4 (variety sizes) Paper Blending Stomps (or paper towel/ tissues for blending, if you can't find these for first day)
- Pencil Sharpener (preferably with shaving collector)
- Set of Colored Pencils (24 to 48)
- Small Inexpensive set of Acrylic Paints 6-12 Colors (at least White, Yellow, Blue, Red- bonus if it has green, purple, orange, or brown) (i.e. Liquitex Basics)
- Small collection of Brushes- Small #1 round, a 1/4" filbert brush, and a 3/8" filbert brush
- Jar or large plastic cup or container (like Yogurt or Peanut Butter Jar) for water
- Paper Towels
- Watercolor Paper Pad (8.5x11", 9x12", or 11x14")
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Depict fantasy creatures through 3D form through light and shadow
- Illustrate motion and action in fantasy creatures
- Have knowledge and skills in the depiction of anatomy and proportions
- Utilize light shadow and geometric objects to depict 3 dimensionalities
- Use color mixing and paint application to depict fantasy creatures in color
- Draw and paint a wide variety of fantasy creatures and characters in dynamic poses
- Illustrate a variety of fantasy creature subject matter
Who Should Take this Class?
- Anyone who is interested in enriching their lives with the joy of fantasy creature drawing and painting
- Artists who would like to gain or improve their drawing and painting skills and apply those skills to the subject of fantasy creatures
- Anyone interested in fantasy and science fiction who would like to learn to portray characters and creatures
- People currently drawing fantasy art who would like to improve their realism
- Anyone who would like to gain the foundational skills of painting to apply to any visual art medium in the future
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| Zoological Illustration |
| Item: 32175 |
Peter Barth |
| 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
SCONL |
| Sessions: 6 Th |
Room: Online, , |
| 2/10/2022 - 3/17/2022 |
Fee: $219.00 |
This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor(s) in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins.
Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter.
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Class Overview
Learn to draw and paint the fascinating world of animals in this engaging and informative class. Through the development of keen observational skills of the natural world, you’ll learn to realistically represent animal life in graphite drawing, colored pencil, and acrylic paint.
Gain additional knowledge and understanding of animal anatomy. Subjects might include: mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, crustaceans, mollusks, and more. You’ll also learn about form and function, anatomy, highlights, shadows, and details, proportion, three dimensionality, value, contrast, and color. These basic principles of drawing and painting will help you learn to depict the animal world in a variety of vibrant and dynamic ways.
Supplies Needed
- Pencils (Graphite): 2B pencil, 4B pencil, 6B pencil and 8B (optional)
- Woodless pencil (6B or 8B) optional
- 70-90lb drawing paper pad - either 9&12" or 11x14"
- White vinyl eraser
- Mechanical eraser, or pink eraser on back of pencil (for detail erasing and drawing white lines on gray areas)
- 3-4 (variety sizes) paper blending stomps
- Pencil sharpener (preferably with shaving collector)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Depict a variety of animal life in graphite drawing, colored pencils, and acrylic painting
- Draw or paint 3D form in animals through light, shadow
- Understand proportions and details
- Utilize observational skills to produce accurate representations of animals
- Be acquainted with how to depict a wide variety of animal life
Who Should Take This Class??
- Anyone who is interested in enriching their lives with the joy of Zoological Illustration
- People who draw who would like to gain or improve their Zoological Illustration abilities
- Scientists, naturalists, nature lovers or anyone who is fascinated by animal life and would like to become more acquainted with drawing and painting the natural world
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Acrylic Painting - Beginning
Registration is closed for this class.
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| Item: 32163 |
Peter Barth |
| 6:15 PM - 8:45 PM |
SCONL |
| Sessions: 5 Th |
Room: Online, , |
| 1/13/2022 - 2/10/2022 |
Fee: $179.00 |
This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor(s) in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins.
Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter.
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Class Overview
Explore your creativity and develop your artistic skills by learning to paint with acrylics in this class for beginners.
During this introductory class, enjoy the experience of putting paint on paper and discover the fundamental properties and techniques specific to painting with acrylics.
Study the fascinating field of color theory and how you can utilize the potent colors available in acrylic paint for a powerful effect.
Enjoy the ease of using acrylic paints, including fast and easy clean-up. In addition to guided instruction by the teacher, you will have the opportunity to explore your interests.
Supplies Needed
Click here to see the supply list.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain an understanding of the characteristics of acrylic paints
- Become familiar with painting techniques specific to acrylic paint
- Develop painting technique and ability
- Expand your knowledge of color theory
- Create original paintings
Who Should Take this Class?
- Anyone interested in exploring their creativity and developing their artistic skills - no experience necessary!
- People interested in painting
- Artists who would like to learn to use acrylic paint
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How to Exhibit, Market and Sell Art
Registration is closed for this class.
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| Item: 32183 |
Georgetta Gancarz |
| 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
SCONL |
| Sessions: 7 Th |
Room: Online, , |
| 1/13/2022 - 2/24/2022 |
Fee: $259.00 |
This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor(s) in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins.
Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter.
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Class Overview
Artists, join this class to learn how to exhibit and present your art. Receive guidance from a professional artist with global experience in the art world.
Explore location ideas -- do you want to exhibit your art in the Seattle area, the U.S. and/or abroad? Learn how to create valuable tools including a resume, biography and website. Don't be intimidated, you will gain all of the information you need to accomplish these tasks!
Gain clear instruction in documenting your art digitally to represent your work in the best light. Get guidance in how to acquire funding and find other resources. Learn how to write grants and proposals, and apply for fellowships. Discover art residencies and travel opportunities to expand your horizons.
Learning Outcomes
In the class, learn how to:
- Exhibit (and critique) your art.
- Make an art portfolio and presentation.
- Write an artist's resume and statement.
- Create a website.
- Photograph your art work.
- Write art grants and proposals.
- Apply for artist residencies, scholarships, fellowships and travel opportunities.
Who Should Take This Class?
- Artists who would like to explore opportunities with finished art work
- Anyone interested in exhibiting, marketing and selling art
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Make the Paint Work for You
Registration is closed for this class.
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| Item: 32192 |
Georgetta Gancarz |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
SCONL |
| Sessions: 9 W |
Room: Online, , |
| 1/12/2022 - 3/9/2022 |
Fee: $239.00 |
This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor(s) in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins.
Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter.
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No class on 2/9 |
Class Overview
Learn how to use colors in your painting! Understanding color and how to use it is a fascinating subject to explore, and one that will benefit your painting immeasurably.
In this class, you will learn how to use colors comfortably step-by-step. We will explore color theory using the color wheel. Then we will apply knowledge about color to various aspects of painting. We will explore using color for:
- focal points
- perspectives
- light, shadows and highlights
- form, depth, contrast and volume
- expressions and enhancements
- landscapes, figures and still lives
Make the transition from painting what you see to actually putting it on the canvas the way you want. By learning how to use color, your paintings will look closer to what you see in your imagination. You can use these techniques for years to come.
Supplies Needed
Click here to see the supply list.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Be familiar with the color wheel, color theory and how to use it for your painting.
- Understand where to place colors for focal points, lights, shadows, highlights, form, depth, contrast, volume, expression and enhancement.
Who Should Take This Class?
- Anyone interested in understanding color and how to use it
- Beginning painters who would like to build new skills
- More experienced painters who want to explore color more
- All levels welcome!
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Palette Knife Painting
Registration is closed for this class.
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| Item: 32170 |
Georgetta Gancarz |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
SCONL |
| Sessions: 8 M |
Room: Online, , |
| 1/10/2022 - 3/14/2022 |
Fee: $239.00 |
This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor(s) in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins.
Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter.
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| No class on 1/17 & 2/21 |
Class Overview
Learn how to make beautiful paintings with a palette knife! Explore new ways to express yourself in painting, using an assortment of textural mediums.
Without a brush, discover a variety of techniques to create picturesque landscapes, figures, wildlife and modern art. Explore abstract and realistic styles and experiment with techniques as you create works of art.
Using new tools and techniques can free your imagination to discover new ways of creating art. If you are an experienced painter, explore new approaches in this class.
Your instructor for this class, Georgetta Gancarz, is a professional teacher and artist, who has exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide.
If you haven't painted before, this is a great way to get started.
Supplies Needed
Click here to see the supply list.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn the tools and techniques to develop a work of art
- Application of texture in painting for personal expression and creating a finished work
- Use observation, linear perspective, volume and originality to explore composition, form, color, space, light, shadow in texture
- Express different ways to document art by developing an art vocabulary
- Understand art as a form of personal expression
Who Should Take This Class?
- Budding artists interested in this unique style of expression.
- Experienced artists seeking a new element to their visual art.
- Anyone who wants to create original paintings under the guidance of a professional artist.
- People who would enjoy learning from a variety of media including real-time videoconferencing, written material, colorful photos and videos.
- Students who would like individual critique via email.
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Watercolor Painting - Beginning
Registration is closed for this class.
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| Item: 32188 |
Yulia Chubotin |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
SCONL |
| Sessions: 7 W |
Room: Online, , |
| 1/12/2022 - 3/2/2022 |
Fee: $199.00 |
This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor(s) in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins.
Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter.
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No class on 2/9 |
Class Overview
Expand your creative expression by learning how to paint with watercolors! During this beginning level hands-on workshop, you'll tap into your own inherent creativity through guided exploration, as well and gain inspiration from great works of art.
Learn the basics of traditional watercolor techniques, while exploring how to combine watercolor with other media and materials such as ink and graphite. You will be guided in analyzing and exploring color.
In this class you will have the chance to work with subject matters ranging from still life, to examples by master artists, to abstraction, and your own imagination.
The class will evolve as we go to meet the individual interests and expression of the students in the class.
Please bring any watercolor supplies you already have, but do not buy anything. The instructor will review materials on the first day of class.
Supplies Needed:
Please bring any watercolor supplies you already have, but do not buy anything. The instructor will review materials on the first day of class.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
- Learn basic watercolor theory
- Discover how to pair watercolors with other mediums
- Practice painting under the direction of a skilled artist
Who Should Take this Class?
- Beginning artists
- More experienced artists who seek to expand their creative expression
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