April 9-June 18

PAINTING ESSENTIALS – BARE BONES BASICS OF OIL and ACRYLIC PAINTING

with ANNA PATALANO

For students who are true beginners and those who want a refresher course in the basic technical skills of oil and

acrylic painting. Our goal in this class is NOT to make paintings but to explore the technical qualities of both oil and

acrylic paints; their respective mediums; the use of different brushes and other tools; color mixing and basic color

theory; use of different surfaces and supports for a painting; discussion of current paint manufacturing

developments; and basic ideas on how to begin a painting. This is a highly technical course, so be prepared to do

numerous exercises in support of the techniques demonstrated.

April 9-June 18

Dick is an Art Coach. He’s ready to guide you in mastering the medium of your choice - pencil drawing, pastels,

oils, or acrylics. Since this class is designed to help each student solve his or her own specific problems, all levels

are welcome. Beginners or advanced artists will benefit as they learn to hone their skills and focus their vision.

Every class includes a drawing or painting demonstration of basic or advanced techniques so you can see how it’s

done. Students learn how to work from life or use sizing-up techniques when working with photographic source

material. It’s serious, but it’s fun to see your work improve as you move ahead and get results that will please you

and others. Join us!

Explore the beauty of nature with watercolor or colored pencil through traditional and non-traditional botanical art

techniques. Work on your own projects or subjects introduced by instructor. Guidance on drawing, composition,

light on form, color mixing, paint application and more are given in individual and group demonstrations. Gain the

skills you need to express your personal vision and style. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists.

April 10-June 12

Put together realistic or non-objective 2- or 3-dimensional collages or assemblages (including box art) using

papers, fabrics, photographs, and found objects. Emphasize color, texture, and composition as you juxtapose and

transform materials into new visual statements that may range from autobiographical expressions to interpretations

of our society and imaginary visions. Experiment with the addition of paint and other media to enhance your

images. With instructor approval, student can take any 5 sessions @ $132m/$157nm.

This is a painting course to reinforce a students understanding of the fundamentals of painting such as, composi-

tional structure; color mixing; and technical aspects of paint and painting tools. Students can work on a variety of

subjects from images of their own. Along with individual instruction geared to each student’s level, there will be

demonstrations by the instructor, discussion, and class critiques. All levels of experience are welcome.

Explore the beauty of nature with watercolor or colored pencil through traditional and non-traditional botanical art

techniques. Work on your own projects or subjects introduced by instructor. Guidance on drawing, composition,

light on form, color mixing, paint application and more are given in individual and group demonstrations. Gain the

skills you need to express your personal vision and style. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists.

April 4-June 20

This 5-session (meeting every 2 weeks), intensive seminar focuses on constructive critiques of students’ 2-
dimensional artwork. Team-taught by Carol Nipomnich Dixon and Anna Patalano, the seminar explores the
individual artist’s conceptual and technical concerns in a highly personalized, dynamic exchange among students
and faculty. The aim of the course is to have each artist best realize what he or she is trying to express visually.
Students are asked to bring in two to three of their current works for the first session. Meet in GAS gallery.

April 25, May 9, 23 June 6, 20

This course focuses on development of painting techniques in both oil and acrylics using your favorite photos as
the basis for figurative, landscape, or still life ideas. This is not a class in photo-realism. The class will
emphasize fundamental concerns of the craft of painting -- understanding color theory and paint mixing, painting
tools, surfaces and supports, and the various techniques of impasto, glazing, wet-into-wet, and final varnishes.
Basic drawing techniques for transferring the image from the photo to the canvas will be demonstrated. Students
should have some basic training in painting as a prerequisite.

This course is geared toward the young artist who has a good eye for drawing and would like to learn specific

drawing techniques. Concepts for composition using the viewfinder, measurement, positive and negative space and

value will be some of the subjects introduced. Students will draw from observation using still life set-ups. Pencil and

charcoal will be the primary media used and Old Master Drawings will serve as examples to help explain the

techniques introduced. Please bring a 9 x 12” sketchbook, an eraser and a B and 2B pencil to the first class.

This new, 10-week course will pull apart the drawing and painting process and help the student understand value
structures inherent in making any painting. Using various media, the student will work from observation and be
shown how to use drawing as a means to define value structures. From there, the transition into painting will be
made by re-constructing the drawing composition with different painting mediums. Using this as a foundation, the
student can achieve a quick solution to laying out a painting composition with simple drawing techniques.

Learn fundamentals and finishing techniques with easy to follow step-by-step method of sculpting the figure in clay.

Integrate simple geometric shapes with anatomical forms and begin creating sculptures with dynamic movement

and composition. Develop a personal artistic style and expression. Beginners welcome. Returning students can

work on individual projects with guidance from Peter. Live model.

Course offered in two 5-session sets - $220m/$245nm for a 5-week session. You may take one or both sessions.

PROCESS PAINTING: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ABSTRACTION, EXPRESSIONISM,
AND NON-OBJECTIVE PAINTING with ANNA PATALANO

For intermediate and advanced painting students. Using ideas of abstract and non-objective painting, students will

learn how to deconstruct traditional subjects such as the figure, landscape, and still life to create completely unique

and personal visual images. For those who are more adventurous, delving into completely non-objective imagery is

also an option based on elements of color, form, and space to structure the image. Different painting materials,

mediums, tools, and techniques will be stressed. Critique of class work is an integral part of the course as well as

trips to major exhibits in NYC.

April 12-June 14

This 6-week course is an introduction to an expressive, painterly approach to figure painting. Although
fundamentals of drawing, anatomy, color, value, composition are taught, students are encouraged to express mood
and character and consider abstract qualities in their work that occur during the painting process. Using either oils
or acrylics and working on a large canvas students will produce two paintings from a live model, taking one pose for
each three- class segment. Emphasis will be on developing one’s own personal style and vision. Discussion and
exchange of ideas is encouraged. The course includes reference to the current art world and individual critiques.

April 13, 20, 27 May 11, 18, 25

For self-directed students who wish to study with master portrait painter/teacher, Fred Mason. Fred helps students
understand the unique relationship between the artist and model/sitter in honing the skills of true portrait painting.
Students work from a live model with quick warm-up exercises before undertaking the painting process. Fred also
discusses the process of building a commission base of clients for painting their portraits. Fred has painted
commissioned works of such notable clients as Founder of the San Francisco Ballet, Headmasters of the
Brunswick School and Greenwich Academy, and President of the Utah Museum of Natural History.

April 13-June 15

This class will explore new approaches to creativity with children. Using drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and

sculpture, children will learn new skills and improve on old ones as they experiment with new media and different

techniques. To reinforce their understanding, they will learn about important artists who are either historically

significant or are forerunners in contemporary art. Come join in and stretch your imagination in a relaxed, fun

environment. Materials supplied.

April 14-June 23 Except May 26

April 14-June 23 Except May 26

Art camp for 5–7 year and 8–12 year olds. Monday through Thursday June 25-June 28 (no Fridays)
Morning program 10am-12noon (5-7 years old) $200 for 4 days
Afternoon program 12:30-3:30 (8-12 years old) $300 for 4 days