Summer 2013 Guide to Arts + Rec City of Walnut Creek

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Drawing, Painting & Printmaking A D U LT

teacher feature: Tim Hancock

Portrait and Figure Drawing and Painting

Painter, illustrator, teacher and

This continuing portrait and figure class is for both drawing and

designer, Tim Hancock happily

painting students. One, two, or three session poses with nude

guides his students through

and clothed models each quarter. New students are welcome

cartooning and video gaming,

and strongly encouraged to work in charcoal and pencil to build

inspiring them to think creatively.

up drawing skills. Continuing students may progress to oil,

“I like to empower kids to express

acrylic, water media or chalk pastel. Drawing and painting topics

themselves and their personal

demonstrated and individually addressed, including basic block-in,

vision, to bring their message

composition, measuring, proportion, foreshortening, anatomy,

into reality through fantasy,” says

value, color, layering and brushwork. Materials list online at www. arts-ed.org

Hancock. The popular teacher’s motto is “Come to class and expect to be wowed by the

INSTRUCTOR : Jody Mattison

drawings you end up creating.”

LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center

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$182: 8 classes

Class 22582

Sat

10:00am-1:30pm

6/22-8/10

Mix Those Media! Stretch your boundaries and approach painting from a less

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predictable perspective. This class inspires continuing artists and

Figure Painting Like the Old Masters

adventurous beginners to strengthen their visual voice, discover

Learn the techniques of Titian and other old masters. Using oils

Combine traditional and unusual media to yield rich results.

(preferred) or acrylics, we will work through the processes of underpainting, grisaille, layering and glazing to achieve a beautiful and timeless three-dimensionality. Previous experience drawing the figure recommended. Previous experience with paint is helpful but not necessary. Come to first class with materials, ready to

techniques, some photo transfer-a potpourri of mixed media methods. Work with the technique of the week or pursue individual projects. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org

LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center

INSTRUCTOR : Jody Mattison

$109: 6 classes

LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center

Class 22578

$177: 8 classes

Thu

Watercolor, acrylics, soft pastels, oil sticks/oil pastels, collage

INSTRUCTOR : Mira M White

work. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org

Class 22585

the joy of working in a more personal way in new visual territory.

9:00am-12:00pm

6/20-8/15

No class 7/4

Fri

9:00am-12:00pm

7/5-8/16

No class 7/26

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Abstract & Non-objective Painting (Acrylics)

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Introduction to Color with Soft Pastels

Artists of all disciplines come and explore abstract art, pure form

This introductory class will give you a firm foundation for your

on the painted surface. Transform reality or develop completely

work with soft pastels. We focus on learning how to manipulate

nonrepresentational imagery. Class supports your process, from

this versatile medium in addition to studying the characteristics

accessing your creative source and gathering ideas, to developing

of the pastels and papers. Color is incredibly rich, application is

concepts and visual vocabulary. Emphasis on composition, color,

immediate, and soft pastels are equally compatible with water and

shape, movement and texture. Experimentation is encouraged; use

oil based mediums. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org

collage, mixed media and non-traditional media to enhance your work. Demonstrations, activities and individual and group critiques.

INSTRUCTOR : Mira M White LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center

INSTRUCTOR : Tesia Blackburn

$95: 5 classes

Class 22584

Tue

No class 7/23

All levels welcome. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org

1:15pm-4:15pm

7/9-8/13

LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center $140: 8 classes

Class 22577

Mon

12:30pm-3:30pm

6/24-8/12

www.Arts-Ed.org | (925)943-5846

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