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2009 Summer Art Workshop Series

Weekly hands-on workshop classes will explore the following subjects one week at a time.  There will be demonstrations each day to show you techniques and explain the concepts. This will be followed by both class and individual help for each student as needed. You may enroll by the week or receive a discount by enrolling in the entire series. Class list includes ColorClass-Gouache/Acrylic/Oil; Watercolor I and II; Landscape Painting in both Watercolor and Pastel; Drawing I, II and III and Nature Painting.

Instructor: Tricia Reichert obtained her formal teaching credentials from Battersea College, University of London. Tricia developed her true passion for art after moving to the USA and for the past sixteen years has studied and practiced drawing and painting in a variety of media. She is currently a professional, commissioned portrait artist with paintings in private collections in the US and Europe.Tricia also teaches a wide range of classes, workshops and individual students.

NCR 9510
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Painting Pets and Animals with Pastel

Working from your own photographs, (NO photos taken with a flash, please), this class will show you how to capture the likeness and personality of your chosen pets, other animals or birds. Using the very versatile medium of soft pastel, you will learn how to recognize and draw the proportions, angles and shapes needed to paint convincing animals and birds and how to render the variety of textures that are involved including fur, feathers, and features.

Students will need to spend approximately $30 on supplies.

Instructor: Tricia Reichert obtained her formal teaching credentials from Battersea College, University of London.  Tricia developed her true passion for art after moving to the USA and for the past sixteen years has studied and practiced drawing and painting in a variety of media.  She is currently a professional, commissioned portrait artist with paintings in private collections in the US and Europe. Tricia also teaches a wide range of classes, workshops and individual students.

NCR 9515
09/20/08 - 10/11/08 Register online for Painting Pets and Animals with Pastel
Sat., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fisher Science Bldg. (033) Rm. 287
4 Meetings
Fee: $135

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Painting Landscapes in Pastels

This two-day workshop will teach you how to paint landscapes with soft pastels. Working from photographs you will learn first of all how to make the drawing that you need to paint from, including choosing what to include, cropping and re-arranging elements to make stronger
compositions. Then you will find out how to select the colors, and apply them to your paper for different effects. How to change the colos to make a personal statement will also be covered. During this workshop time you will also learn how to draw and paint a variety of different landscape elements including buildings, trees, skies, mountains, water, etc.
Additionally you will learn how working from large shapes to smaller shapes and finally to detail will make it easier to paint the whole picture.

Materials list will be provided.

Instructor: Tricia Reichert obtained her formal teaching credentials from Battersea College, University of London.  Tricia developed her true passion for art after moving to the USA and for the past sixteen years has studied and practiced drawing and painting in a variety of media.  She is currently a professional, commissioned portrait artist with paintings in private collections in the US and Europe. Tricia also teaches a wide range of classes, workshops and individual students.

NCR 9518
01/10/09 - 01/11/09
Sat. and Sun. 9:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
TBA
2 Meetings

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Painting Animals with Watercolor Workshop

This two-day workshop class will explore how to paint animals in watercolor. Using photographs, but NO flash photos please, you will learn how to paint your favorite animals in this very expressive medium. First you will learn how to draw your particular animal for painting, then we will focus on color mixing to achieve the specific colors of your
subjects, and finally you will find out how to apply the paint to best
describe the textures of fur, feathers, etc. We will also cover how to
arrange the subject on paper, what to include and what to leave out for
the best effects, and how to paint the backgrounds or other elements that
may be in your pictures.

Materials list will be provided.

Instructor: Tricia Reichert obtained her formal teaching credentials from Battersea College, University of London.  Tricia developed her true passion for art after moving to the USA and for the past sixteen years has studied and practiced drawing and painting in a variety of media.  She is currently a professional, commissioned portrait artist with paintings in private collections in the US and Europe. Tricia also teaches a wide range of classes, workshops and individual students.

NCR 9521
04/18/09 - 04/19/09
Sat. and Sun., 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-4:00pm
TBD
2 Meetings

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Exploring the Figure in Water Media

This class will teach you how to draw and paint convincing figures and explore how to use these figures in different painting compositions. We will be using graphite pencil and water-based media -- watercolor, gouache, (opaque watercolor), and watercolor crayons in this class. Using photographs for reference you will begin by learning how to make the figure proportional and then discover how to create figures with a dimensional feel. We will focus on close observation of the attitudes and angles presented by the figures; also how to link these figures together and how to paint various types of clothing. Then we will explore how these figures can be placed or used on their own in a painting or in other types of composition: for example, landscapes or interiors. This is an exploratory class where individual expression is highly encouraged so come ready to play and expect to paint outside the lines!

Students will need to spend approximately $30 on supplies.

Instructor: Tricia Reichert obtained her formal teaching credentials from Battersea College, University of London.  Tricia developed her true passion for art after moving to the USA and for the past sixteen years has studied and practiced drawing and painting in a variety of media.  She is currently a professional, commissioned portrait artist with paintings in private collections in the US and Europe. Tricia also teaches a wide range of classes, workshops and individual students.

NCR 9516
11/01/08 - 12/13/08 Register online for Exploring the Figure in Water Media
Sat., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Science Bldg. (052) Rm. OA12
6 Meetings
Fee: $165

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Sculpting the Head in Clay

In this class you will make a three dimensional model of a head in clay. After the finished sculpture has dried, the head will be fired in the kiln, and then ready for you to finish with a patina.

You will work from photographs to make a small head study. Bring a side view, a back view and a front view photograph of your model. You will use either a low-fire white porcelain clay or reddish-brown terracotta clay.

During this sculpting process you will learn the proportions of the head, how to achieve a likeness and how to sculpt the individual features: eyes, nose, mouth, ears and hair. Finishes that can be applied after the head has been fired will also be demonstrated.

Instructor: Tricia Reichert obtained her formal teaching credentials from Battersea College, University of London.  Tricia developed her true passion for art after moving to the USA and for the past sixteen years has studied and practiced drawing and painting in a variety of media.  She is currently a professional, commissioned portrait artist with paintings in private collections in the US and Europe. Tricia also teaches a wide range of classes, workshops and individual students.

NCR 9511
01/07/2009 - 01/28/2009 Register On-Line for Sculpting the Head in Clay
Wed., 9:00am - 12:00pm
Trilogy Center Nipomo
4 meetings
Fee: $155 (Free to Trilogy Residents)

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Introduction to Drawing

In this four-week, "keep it simple" class we will focus on drawing still life and landscape subjects with pencil. The emphasis will be on individual direction and expression, with an underlying focus on observation and tonal values. Through demonstrations and hands-on
exercises you will learn how to identify and use the simple geometric shapes that underlie all natural elements to simplify the drawing process and how to see and measure proportions. You will also discover how to see light and shadow and then translate that information into your drawings.This class is designed for beginners of all ages.

A full materials list will be provided at registration. Students will
need to spend approximately $25 on supplies.

Instructor: Tricia Reichert obtained her formal teaching credentials from Battersea College, University of London.  Tricia developed her true passion for art after moving to the USA and for the past sixteen years has studied and practiced drawing and painting in a variety of media.  She is currently a professional, commissioned portrait artist with paintings in private collections in the US and Europe. Tricia also teaches a wide range of classes, workshops and individual students.

NCR 9442
01/24/09 - 02/14/09
Saturdays, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
TBA
4 Meetings

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Miniature Watercolors

Miniature watercolors exquisitely capture the essence and personal memory of a scenic location. In Europe they have always been highly regarded as unique souvenirs by discerning travelers. This five-week class will show you how to make miniature watercolor paintings of your own favorite places. Working from photographs you will make small paintings of street scenes and landscapes. 

You will learn how to choose the subject matter for the best effect, how to draw the scenes and then how to mix the colors that you need to paint them. Simple ways to paint people to add life to your landscapes will be demonstrated. You will also have the opportunity to try a little watercolor journaling so that you can make a visual record of your next vacation. You will also learn how to mat and frame these paintings so that they can be hung at home or given as gifts. All materials will be provided for the first session and then you will receive a materials list for the rest of the classes.

Instructor: Tricia Reichert obtained her formal teaching credentials from Battersea College, University of London.  Tricia developed her true passion for art after moving to the USA and for the past sixteen years has studied and practiced drawing and painting in a variety of media.  She is currently a professional, commissioned portrait artist with paintings in private collections in the US and Europe. Tricia also teaches a wide range of classes, workshops and individual students.

NCR 9423
04/01/09 - 04/29/09 Register On-Line for Miniature Watercolors
Wed., 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Trilogy Center, Nipomo
5 meetings
Fee: $135 (Free to Trilogy Residents)

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Beginning Watercolors

This is a beginning watercolor class and it will introduce you to the medium and how it works. You will learn the basics of painting in transparent watercolor. This class will focus on mixing the colors you need, the application and many of the techniques necessary for painting
any subject with watercolor. You will be painting mostly small, simple still-life studies in this class including fruit and flowers and also learn how to arrange these into interesting compositions.

Materials list will be provided.

Instructor Tricia Reichert obtained her formal teaching credentials from Battersea College, University of London.  Tricia developed her true passion for art after moving to the USA and for the past sixteen years has studied and practiced drawing and painting in a variety of media.  She is currently a professional, commissioned portrait artist with paintings in private collections in the US and Europe. Tricia also teaches a wide range of classes, workshops and individual students.

NCR 9520
02/28/09 - 03/28/09
Saturdays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
TBA
5 Meetings

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Watercolor Landscape Painting Workshop

This two-day workshop class will explore how to paint landscapes in watercolor. We will focus on how to mix colors and then how to apply them to paint a wide variety of different landscape elements, including skies, mountains, trees, buildings, bushes, roads, water, etc. You will also
learn how to choose and re-arrange these elements from your photographs (or mine if you wish), to make more interesting compositions.

Materials list will be provided.

Instructor: Tricia Reichert obtained her formal teaching credentials from Battersea College, University of London.  Tricia developed her true passion for art after moving to the USA and for the past sixteen years has studied and practiced drawing and painting in a variety of media.  She is currently a professional, commissioned portrait artist with paintings in private collections in the US and Europe. Tricia also teaches a wide range of classes, workshops and individual students.

NCR 9522
04/04/09 - 04/05/09
Sat. and Sun., 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-4:00pm
TBD
2 Meetings

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Summer Glass 2009

For more information check out the summer glass page under special programs.

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Opera Workshop

Preparation of arias, duets, trios for two performances of scenes from Johann Strauss' "Die Fledermaus," staged with costumes and sets. Conducted by Music Department professor Dr. David Arrivee, directed by Ross Halper from San Francisco, with production and musical preparation by Jacalyn Kreitzer, assisted by Katherine Aruthur.

Instructor Jacalyn Kreitzer has been a faculty member of the Cal Poly Music Department for over five years.

MU S383
01/05/09 - 03/13/09
Thurs. 6:30-9:30 pm
TBA
10 Meetings
Fee: $220
1.0 Quarter Unit

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