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Drawing With
Color This class is designed for students who want to start from the
beginning and learn the fundamentals of drawing. Kathryn will introduce
students to various colored drawing media, such as pencils, conte
crayon, pastel, watercolor pencils, colored pencils, and charcoal.
A variety of surfaces/papers will be explored, as well. Students
will learn how to approach portraits, landscapes, still life, and
interiors. We hope that this class be ongoing at Rileystreet, as
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Watercolor Share the enjoyment of exploring the luminous medium of watercolor.
Allis folds drawing instruction into her classes so that students
can paint what they see in life, in still lifes, and in photographs
and in their imaginations. Students gain a knowledge of color theory,
color mixing, design and composition as they progress in the class.
They will learn to evaluate the paints, papers, and brushes that
are available, and how to choose the right ones for the effects
that they desire. Allis gives one-on-one lessons in the context
of the class, so that every student gets exactly what they need
in order to progress on their work. Students interested in incorporating
other painting/drawing/collage media with watercolor can also experiment
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Acrylic Painting This is an ongoing acrylics class that explores all the possibilities
of acrylic paint. We use additives (mediums), multiple techniques,
surface application, tonal studies, and a variety of subject matters.
Subjects can include portraits, landscapes, and still life studies.
Kathryn will be responsive to the students' needs. |
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Pastel Painting: Pure
Color, Pure Beauty Explore the beauty and richness of pure pigment as you enjoy the
tactile painting media of soft pastel. Students will begin with
the basic strokes used and go on to strive for the drama and light
that can be achieved so perfectly with pastel. A basic understanding
of the primary colors and their complimentaries will be taught,
as well as the basics of composition and values. And students will
find that their drawing skills will inevitably improve as they progress
with pastel. Ginny will help each student in the development of
their unique style and the expression of their visions. |
Digital Imagery with
Golden Artist Colors Experience the almost limitless possibilities with the new Digital
Grounds from Golden Artist Colors. Paint, print, photography, digital,
handmade or reproduced: these seemingly divergent media are merging
as artists experiment with bringing them together in new, rich,
interesting ways. This class will teach you how to use the new digital
grounds to paint on acrylic paint skins, thin sheets of metal (e.g.
aluminum or copper foil) and a variety of other substrates. Unusual
papers, foils and actual layers of acrylic paint (paint skins) can
receive printed images directly from an inkjet printer. Work on
these images to transform them, seal them, and then incorporate
them into existing artwork - or use them alone. Painters, collage
and mixed media artists, photographers, printmakers - even quilters
- all can expand their image vocabulary and techniques. All digital
grounds, paints, mediums and gel topcoats will be provided by Golden
Artist Colors, and Tesia will bring a printer along to use in the
classroom. Students will be able to glaze, draw, overpaint, collage
and pour over the digital images. A truly mind-blowing combination
of technology and creativity awaits you!
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Drawing Comics and Manga! Do you want to learn to draw your own comics and manga? Do you want to create your own stories, characters and style? If the answer I "yes", then this is the class for you! You will develop your skills in basic figure drawing, perspective, design and visual storytelling and you'll learn advanced techniques using professional materials. Students will also learn how to publish and distribute their original comics. This class is an opportunity to share your wildly creative ideas and visions in a supportive group environment with other aspiring talented artists. Rileystreet intends this to become an ongoing class, for ages 12 and up. For more information, and to register visit http://www.megamoth.net/classes or contact Emily at megamoth@megamoth.net
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Golden Open Artist Colors:
Painting and Printmaking "OPEN" is a completely revolutionary new line of acrylic
paint from Golden. It combines the soft, seductive working properties
of oil paints- especially the luxuriously slow drying time - with
the easy and safety of acrylics. This paint allows you to relax
and take your time by using strictly the Opens and the open Mediums.
OR you can speed things up by combining the Opens with regular acrylic
paints and mediums. You can adjust the drying time from minutes
to hours - or vice versa!
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Sennelier and Cretacolor
Drawing Materials Demo This demo is for artists who love to draw and want to learn more
about painting without a brush. Using Sennelier Soft pastels, Sennelier
Oil Pastels and Cretacolor Art Chunkies, artist/educator Charlotte
Hampton will show you how to create vibrant pieces of art with some
of the most luscious and direct materials available. Charlotte will
be discussing the similarities and differences between these lines,
which will help you decide which of them are the right choice for
your particular project. She will also be talking about the best
surfaces and fixatives for each and about how these materials might
be manipulated to create even more effects. And she will share valuable
knowledge about how to build a "painted drawing", about
sequencing and layering, guaranteed to help you think about achieving
the visions in your imagination. Participants will leave with literature,
product samples and colorful inspiration!
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Encaustic Painting Encaustic is a painting medium in which dry oil pigment is suspended
in a binder of beeswax and damar resin crystals. It dates back to
ancient Egypt and Greece; it is the oldest pigment binder. It can
produce paintings of shimmering luminosity and brilliance. It weathers
well: it is unaffected by moisture and can withstand higher temperatures
than oil paintings. Much of the oldest surviving art was created
with encaustics. Encaustic literally means "to fuse."
In this class, students will learn to take a painting method that
is centuries old and use it in a contemporary fashion. Various techniques
will be incorporated, including collage, layering, fusing, scraping,
embedding, incising and adding pigments to the wax. Safety precautions
and the history of encaustics will also be discussed.
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Let Your Eyes Do the
Drawing: From Michaelangelo to Manga! Students will experience drawing from
life, as well as well as drawing from their imaginations, designs
or doodles. Terrific class for complete beginners as well as children
who want their drawing to "look real." Barbie will teach
traditional drawing skills, techniques and tricks- and a little
art history and vocabulary. Students will use pencil, charcoal,
pastel and other media as the group develops. Class size is limited
so that each student gets lots of individual attention. Have your
children bring their favorite photographs or ideas when they come
for the first time. Any child between the ages of 5 and 18 is welcome!
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Follow Your Creative
Passion and Succeed: A Road Map of This Life Zak brings the experience of his lifetime as an artist, sculptor,
writer and poet to this workshop designed to encourage and assist
fellow creative seekers. Participants will receive their individual
"road map": an astrological chart and a simple overview
(derived from interpretation of the information offered by the chart).
Your Road Map of This Life will be clarified and revealed!
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Encaustic Painting Demo Once considered obsolete, encaustic is a process whereby wax-based
paint is kept molten on a heated palette. It is then applied to
a surface which is reheated so that the paint fuses to the substrate,
either into a uniform enamel-like surface or a surface that is thick
and textured. During this demonstration, sponsored by R&F Handmade
Paints, participants will be given an understanding of the encaustic
medium and method, basic core information, including history, health
and safety, use of supports and materials and the fundamental techniques
of painting and fusing. Participants will have an opportunity to
experiment with this fascinating medium. If you have ever wanted
to try this mysterious, beautiful, and extremely durable medium,
you will enjoy this demonstration.
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Acrylics: Glazing Techniques for Brilliance and Depth Instructor: Michele Theberge Saturday, 9/25/10 10:00-4:00 $105.00 (includes all materials) Layering color with glazes of acrylic mediums makes flat, dull
colors sing! The Old Masters used glazing techniques to create breathtaking
richness. With their fast drying time and crystal clear mediums,
acrylics are ideal for building gorgeous surfaces and creating astounding
depth. Understand the difference between gloss medium and glazing
medium. Discover how to make glazes smooth and level, use gels for
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Acrylics and Watercolors Whether you want to work in watercolors or acrylics - or switch
back and forth - this class will improve your painting abilities.
The class is structured so that all students are working on the
same subject matter and themes, such as landscapes, still lifes,
and portraits, but the choice between the two paint media will be
individual. Kathryn will provide a supply list for both choices
upon registration. |
Making & Marketing
Greeting Cards Learn the ins and outs of the greeting card business! Ginger is a local sales rep who will share her 20+ years of experience in the industry. Topics covered in this three-hour seminar include card manufacturing methods, keys to good card design, finding supply sources, industry standards and trends, sales and marketing, and more. The class is especially geared toward artists looking for ways to supplement their income without investing lots of money in expensive print runs. Valuable written materials included. For more information or to register, contact Ginger at gingerx@pacbell.net or 510-558-8795. |
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Brush Calligraphy Instructor: Christine Rendon Haggarty Sunday, 10/24/10 11:30-3:30 $55.00 (all materials included) Enter the realm of the 3,000 year old art of the written language common to Japan and China. Students will learn the basic strokes and brush techniques to write the characters of language, or kanji. Christine is the student of world-renowned calligrapher, Kazuaki Tanahashi, and travels worldwide assisting him. All materials will be provided. For more information, or to register, contact Christine: 707-887-2933 or zenbrush@yahoo.com |
Drawing
For The Absolute Beginner Instructor: Sasha Pepper 3 Wednesdays: 9/15, 9/22 and 9/29 Time: 10:00 -12:30 $65 for 3 classes For anyone who has always wanted to draw but never thought they could as well as those who want to brush up. Emphasis will be on "learning to see" and exploring the basic elements of drawing: line, form, shading, composition. The instructor uses both innovative right-brain exercises and traditional approaches to help you gain technical mastery. Primary media will be pencil and charcoal. Individualized exercises for repeat students and those with some drawing experience. For more information, a supply list, and to register, contact Sasha at 707-541-7615 or e-mail her at sasha@sashapepper.com |
Introduction
to Precious Metal Clay Instructor: Mary Neuer Lee Sat., 9/18/10 10:00-4:00 $80.00 plus $50 materials fee ($130.00 total) Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is an exciting material that requires
no experience in jewelry or metalworking. The clay is made of molecular-sized
particles of fine silver in an organic binder. It can be formed,
carved, stamped, folded, and molded. The binder burns out in a firing
process, leaving a beautiful piece of jewelry. |
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for Landscape Painting in Oils Instructor: Richard McDaniel Ongoing Wednesday afternoons, starting 10/27 12:30-3:30 $30.00/class if paid by the month; $35.00 drop-in The purpose of this class is to hone the techniques that make landscape painting more efficient and more productive - therefore more satisfying. Whether painting in the studio or working on location, there are many challenges that face a landscape painter, and we will work on finding solutions to all of them. We'll consider various ways to plan a painting, apply color, strengthen design and make adjustments to work in progress. You will refine your understanding of materials, technique and composition; you will gain a fresh understanding of color, value and structure. Rileystreet has carried Richard's beautiful and widely used instruction
books on pastels and oils for years; we're excited to be able to
offer an ongoing class here. Richard is an experienced teacher;
he has conducted workshops throughout the US and Europe for many
years. He is in demand as a speaker and exhibition juror as well
as an artist. To see his work, visit www.richardmcdaniel.com
For more information, or to register, contact him at 707-537-7537
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Watercolor: Pure and Simple Presenter: Christine Hanlon (of Winsor & Newton) Sat., 10/16/10 2:00-4:00 Free! But space is limited, so reservations are a must! For artists working in watercolor, this lively and entertaining
discussion looks at the history, techniques and materials that spell
success when working with this most legendary of mediums. Impress
your friends with your knowledge of flocculation and hydrogen bonding
- and the beauty of your painting! Christine will demo and discuss
the ideal landscape palette: which colors best capture natural light?
She will also consider watercolor mediums: which will best help
you capture texture and expressive gesture? Participants will learn
about color permanence and lightfastness - always an important aspect
of watercolor. Finally, Christine will tell you about the three
benchmarks for fine watermedia brushes, as well as address questions
about watercolor papers. There will be time for demonstration and
stimulating questions and answers. |
Mosaic Tile Demonstration Kathryn will demonstrate the process of creating a simple mosaic
project, step-by-step. She'll start by talking about surfaces -
which are suitable for your particular need - and then how to prepare
them. She'll show how to create a basic design, including how to
break tiles so that the image "work", then how to adhere
the tiles, apply grout, and finally how to seal your project. Participants
will be able to try out the tiles, tools and materials so that they
leave with a genuine feel for the process. And while Kathryn is
walking and talking you through a larger project, participants will
be able to keep their hands busy creating a 2" x 2" magnet
using mini-tiles. This will be a hands-on demo, so space is limited
to 10. All materials will be provided by Mosaic Mercantile. |
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Portraits: Capturing Your Essence Instructor: Barbara Myrom Five Tuesdays, 10/13/10-11/9/10 1:00-3:00 $125.00 for all five classes (or $100.00 if your register by 10/5/10) There are many ways to create a self-portrait. In this class, we'll explore creative portraiture techniques using a variety of approaches and artistic media - pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, and collage. Your own unique self-portraits will emerge form these sessions, supported by instructor demos, individualized guidance and group critiques. Beginning and intermediate skill levels welcome. Barbara is an artist, teacher and stress reduction therapist with a B.A. in Fine Arts. She has taught drawing, painting, intuitive arts and stress reduction in a variety of settings. She began doing portrait commissions in the late 60's and worked as a portrait artist at San Francisco's Grant Avenue Fair and Fisherman's Wharf. For more information, a supply list, and to register, contact Barbara at 707-537-0887 or barbaramyrom@att.net |
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All classes are conducted
at our Santa Rosa Location unless noted. Rileystreet makes their classroom
available to teachers as a service to art instructors and customers who
enjoy learning. Rileystreet appreciates your support that enables us to
bring quality services to Sonoma County. To show our appreciation, we
offer students a 10% discount.