Upcoming Classes
April 22
through
May 27
Basic Drawing
Hammond Museum
28 Deveau Rd,
North Salem, NY 10560
When
Tuesdays 9:30am-12:30pm
This six-week course will cover the core principles of drawing for those who are interested in learning or expanding their knowledge of the fundamental art form. An introduction to various drawing tools and perspectives to accurately record what you see. The major concepts we cover will be shape, shading and color. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning, and enjoyment. Please see the supply list on the website.
Signup: https://www.hammondmuseum.org/service-page/tuesday-mornings-9-30-12-30-2
April 27
Learn to Paint in Oil
Silvermine Arts Center
1037 Silvermine Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
When
Sunday April 27th, 10:00am-3:30pm
About
This is an opportunity to try oil painting before investing in the materials. Students will learn about the unique and subtle qualities of painting in oil. We will cover materials, setting up a palette, mediums, color mixing and various oil painting techniques. This workshop will be aimed at creating a small landscape and still-life.
April 3
through
May 8
Basic Drawing & Painting
Silvermine Arts Center
1037 Silvermine Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
When
Thursdays 1pm-4pm
About
This course is for the beginner or returning student to learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting. We begin with basic sketching techniques enabling students to accurately record what they see, and the second half of the course will introduce painting, color mixing, paint application, glazing, texture, and aerial and linear perspective. These sessions will be aimed at creating a still life and landscape.
April 3
through
May 8
Youth Oil Painting (Ages: 13-17)
Silvermine Arts Center
1037 Silvermine Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
When
Sunday, 4:30pm-6:30pm
About
Students will learn about the beautiful and unique qualities of painting in oil. We will learn about setting up a palette, color mixing, mediums and glazing, layering and care of materials. Working both in the studio and plein air to create a still-life and landscape, the areas of sighting, linear and aerial perspective will be covered, allowing students to accurately paint what they see
April 3
through
May 8
Broaden the View
Silvermine Arts Center
1037 Silvermine Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
When
Thursdays 9:30am-12:30pm
About
This class is for students who have a working knowledge of sketching and painting. The sessions will be aimed at improving your painting through dynamic compositions, new and mixed materials, “out of the box” ideas, and various methods of working to stretch your concepts. The sessions will be aimed at landscape and still life to help you move on with your work to the next level while developing your own personal voice. There will be demonstrations and individual guidance in oil, watercolor and acrylic.
