Painting Class: Painting I: Acrylics & Oils
Mon, Nov 25th at 4:00PM
Mon, Nov 25th at 4:00PM
Mon, Nov 25th at 4:00PM
Mon, Nov 25th at 4:00PM
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What you'll learn in this acrylic painting class:
Painting I, Acrylic is the introduction to the fundamentals of painting. We warmly recommend taking this course prior to any other painting course, even if your ultimate medium of choice is oil. Acrylics are fast drying, water-based paints, and will allow for quicker exploration of various approaches to painting. Because of this, technical rules and planning process are (unlike with oils) virtually nonexistent in this course.
This said, the course will provide an in-depth introduction to color theory and invite students to begin to think about composition not just in terms of form and value but also with regard to color. As there is no one ‘right way’ to paint, we shall actively explore a variety of ways to begin and develop a painting, through hands-on investigation of concepts and techniques that these processes entail: tonal (under)painting, block-out (under)painting, wash, direct painting, layering, impasto, glazing, scumbling, dry-brushing, painting sgrafitto, etc. Incorporated in these processes are various technical questions that will also be answered: we shall learn about canvases, primers, stretchers, brushes, palette knives and other tools, paints, pigments, mediums, and more.
Oils are back! There is a revival of interest in oils, and we understand why you are eager to jump into exploring this beautiful medium. However, if you you are entirely new to painting, we recommend (but don’t require) working with acrylics first. (Should you wonder why, please read the course description for Acrylics I.)
The course will commence with an introduction to the medium. Students will learn the rules for proper usage and develop an understanding of the chemistry of the medium (in layman terms) for easier manipulation. As in the Acrylics I course, students will learn hands-on different ways in which one may start and develop a painting. (If you have worked with acrylics before, you will be able to appreciate the differences between the mediums: you will discover what oils allow for that acrylics do not, and vice versa.
You may also decide to combine techniques—of course, in the correct manner.) Furthermore, students will explore concepts and techniques that these processes entail, e.g.: wipe-out technique, tonal (under)painting, block-out (under)painting, wash, direct painting, layering, alla prima (wet-on-wet), impasto, glazing, scumbling, dry-brushing, painting sgrafitto, and more. Incorporated in these processes are various technical questions that will be answered: we shall learn about canvases, primers/grounds, stretchers, brushes, palette knives and other tools, paints, pigments, oil mediums, etc.
You will receive an email with the information about materials when you register.
- Minimum Guests 4
- Maximum Guests 20
- Event Duration 75 minutes
Outside Reviews for Aartwerk Studio
Catherine B.
23 Sep 2020
Great class, instructor made the material very accessible. This class exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended.
bio from Coursehorse AARTWERK Studio is founded by art-and-game-and-beer-loving professional, with a little help of like-minded family and friends. We like to think that our expertise refers to the all three areas of human endeavor. AARTWERK Studio is both an educational and entertainment enterprise. Our studio is serious during the working days and fun and light in the night, as we believe that art has a multiplicity of forms, all having their legitimate place in our culture. That said, we are hardcore professionals, and our COURSES are both informative and fun. We have what it takes: knowledge and lightness of teaching style, and we know how to make the perfect mix of these ingredients. While our syllabi are designed to develop comprehensive knowledge and skillset, we will know how to push your skills and creative potential in a way that works best for YOU. The main idea behind AARTWERK WINE & ART is ART AS FUN. Please, come dressed as you like, in your worst clothes or smudged make up. We don’t care - most likely we will be covered in paint. Be silent and peaceful, or keep making inappropriate jokes. Here you will always find warmth, friendliness and humor.
