Adult A D U LT
Figure Drawing Quick gesture sketches and longer poses train your eye to observe and render the human form. Learn to use blocking, foreshortening, value shapes and other techniques to enhance your drawing skills. Beginners bring vine charcoal, drawing board and 18x24 rough newsprint to first class. Supplies and materials discussed in class. Experienced students bring own supplies. Undraped models used; teens may be admitted with permission of parent and instructor. Materials list online at www.communityarts.org. INSTRUCTOR : Jody Mattison LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center $209: 9 classes
Class 35836
Fri
9:00am-12:00pm
6/23-8/18
A D U LT
Figure Painting Like the Old Masters Learn the techniques of Titian and other old masters. Using oils (preferred) or acrylics, we will work through the processes of A D U LT
underpainting, grisaille, layering and glazing to achieve a beautiful
Drawing: Sketching & Rendering
and timeless three-dimensionality. Previous experience drawing
Learn to draw quickly, accurately and with confidence. Learning
but not necessary. Come to first class with materials, ready to
how to reduce objects to their basic shapes and forms and sketching them on to paper will be the focus of this class. Topics
the figure recommended. Previous experience with paint is helpful work. Materials list online at www.communityarts.org.
include still life, composition, texture, basic perspective and
INSTRUCTOR : Jody Mattison
shading, along with landscape and figurative themes. Students
LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center
should bring paper, pencils, ruler and eraser to class. Beginners
$209: 9 classes
welcome.
Class 35834
Thu
9:00am-12:00pm
6/22-8/17
INSTRUCTOR : Mark Jezierny LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center
A D U LT
Monday Morning Painting (Int/Adv)
$167: 9 classes
Class 35837
Fri
6:30pm-9:30pm
6/23-8/18
Emphasis is on development of each student’s personal style in painting. Classes alternate with short demos, reviews, challenges
A D U LT
and end-of-class critiques. All painting styles and subject matter
Drink and Draw
are acceptable but focus will be on oil and acrylics. Lessons
Come hang out at the coffee shop and draw with fellow artists!
photo references. Bring supplies for the medium of your choice.
Relax and get creative in a casual setting. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a beer!
60
concentrate on still-life and landscape. Work is primarily from Beginners with no knowledge of paints should take Drawing and Painting: Intro to Different Mediums as a prerequisite. All painting
INSTRUCTOR : Brittany Zagoria
styles and subject matter are acceptable but focus will be on oil
LOCATION The Coffee Shop, 1321 Locust St, Walnut Creek
and acrylics. Materials list online at www.communityarts.org.
$8: 1 class
INSTRUCTOR : Patricia K. Taylor
Class 35843
Thu
7:00pm-9:00pm
6/15
LOCATION Annex B, Shadelands Art Center
Class 35844
Thu
7:00pm-9:00pm
7/6
$151: 8 classes
Class 35845
Thu
7:00pm-9:00pm
7/20
Class 35824
Class 35846
Thu
7:00pm-9:00pm
8/3
No class 7/3
(925)943-5846 | www.CommunityArts.org
Mon
9:00am-12:00pm
6/19-8/14