Visual Arts & Crafts
BEGINNER ABSTRACT PAINTING Rachel DeLuca | Painter
Abstract art covers a vast amount of different art making styles and strategies. This beginner level class will help you focus in on the wide world of abstract painting and allow you to practice examining, discussing, and creating your own abstract artworks. Each class will introduce you to a particular style and you’ll also view famous historical or contemporary works. Classes will also cover basic acrylic techniques. There are many different ways to think of and paint an abstract picture, so this class will begin with exercises based around shape, color, and composition. COURSE CODE: ABSB Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Begins Sep. 14 | $330
PAINTING ABSTRACT ART: ALL LEVELS PART TWO Rachel DeLuca | Painter
In this continuation of Painting Abstract Art: All Levels, students will build off of painting foundations and work on a series of guided projects using acrylic paints and mixed media. Students will work towards creating their own artistic styles and explore concepts within contemporary abstract painting. Classes will also introduce you to contemporary artists working all over the globe. Students should have taken Beginner Abstract Painting or Painting Abstract Art: All Levels: Part One prior to enrolling. COURSE CODE: ABA2 Sec. 01: 8 Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm. Begins Sep. 15 | $250
MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE Natalia Slattery | Artist, nataliaslattery.com
This eight-week workshop is an introduction to the world of collage and mixed-media art-making. Collage is one of the most accessible and freeing artistic mediums. With a creative eye, nearly anything in your home can become a material for expression. In this class, we will look to collage artists throughout history and the world around us for inspiration. Through in-class demonstrations, students will learn a myriad of collage techniques, including cut-paper, 3-D collage, and creating collagraphs for press-free printmaking. C O U R S E C O D E : M I XC Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 14 | $230
MODERN CALLIGRAPHY AND ARTISTIC LETTERING Rachel Brown | Calligrapher, etsy.com/shop/rebellettering
In this class, you will learn the basics of modern calligraphy while also exploring your own calligraphy style. Using brush pens and other writing tools, we will cover lettering drills, letter practice worksheets, and quote composition, all while experimenting with new fun fonts and styles. By the end of the class, you will feel comfortable turning your writing into beautiful art—perfect for invitations, home decor, or gifts! No prior calligraphy experience or perfect handwriting needed! COURSE CODE: MCAL Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Begins Sep. 29 | $125
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WATERCOLOR WATERCOLOR Anthony Riccardi | Artist
Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com
Watercolor is a translucent medium that sinks into the fiber of a sheet of paper, releasing the light from the surface. Watercolor dries fast, enabling one to work quickly with freshness and spontaneity. In this class, we will address the fundamentals of watercolor painting, with an emphasis on exploration and personal expression. C O U R S E C O D E : WAT E
Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 1-3pm. Begins Sep. 15 | $290 | Anthony Riccardi Sec. 02: 7 Thursdays, 10am-12pm. Begins Sep. 16 | $210 | Bryan Ramey No class Sep. 23, Oct. 7 & Nov. 11
WATERCOLOR AND PEN & INK ILLUSTRATION Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com
Learn to marry the fluid, luminous quality of watercolor with the expression of hand-drawn pen and ink lines to create detailed illustrations with personality. Students will learn and experiment with a variety of techniques for using watercolor and pen and ink together, and will choose one style for one or more developed pieces. Prior experience with watercolor preferred, but not necessary. COURSE CODE: WPIN Sec. 01: 7 Thursdays, 1-3pm. Begins Sep. 16 | $210 No class Sep. 23, Oct. 7 & Nov. 11
ABSTRACT AND EXPERIMENTAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING YoAhn Han | Assistant Professor at MassArt, yoahnhan.com
Using the fluid and luminous medium of watercolor, students will explore abstract and experimental painting with creative exercises. The instructor will introduce contemporary watercolor artists and discuss their techniques. Students will have a chance to work on their own projects in a supportive environment using experimental approaches to painting. This class is appropriate for both beginners and those who have prior experience with watercolor. C O U R S E C O D E : WA A B Sec. 01: 8 Saturdays, 10am-12pm. Begins Sep. 18 | $230
BOSTON EN PLEIN AIR: WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE PAINTING Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com
Hopper, Cezzan, Turner, Milford; all artists renowned for their watercolor landscapes. The inherent ability to capture vivid colors and moods all within a small window of time on location known as the plein air painting. In this class we will paint on site at a location in Boston or Cambridge and look at different methods and practices of painting foliage, flora, architecture and possibly even people. The main focus of this intensive will be color and the use of brush techniques to build vivid landscapes as the old masters would have—as well as to find renewed life after a year of being shut away. So come paint, be social, and see the world around you with new eyes. Each section will visit a different location. The instructor will email you the meeting location before the class starts. C O U R S E C O D E : WA PA Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-4pm. Sep. 18 | $100 Sec. 02: Saturday, 12-4pm. Oct. 16 | $100
