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Click here for Distance Learning Courses in Art & Design 2008 Art Workshop Series Weekly hands-on workshop classes will explore the following subjects one
week at a time. The first nine classes will meet Monday through Friday from
6:00 - 9:00 pm and the last two classes will be 2-day workshops also meeting from
6:00 - 9:00 pm. 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. 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 Color Class-Gouache/Acrylic/OilThis back-to-basics class will explore how to mix the colors that you need for painting. Using your choice of opaque media we will explore how to make a wide variety of colors that you might need for painting any subject and how to avoid the muddy colors that you don’t want. By getting to know the color wheel, you can see how this valuable tool will aid you in successfully choosing harmonious colors and changing the colors of your subject whenever you wish. In this class you will paint the same simple subjects of your choice in many different color combinations. MATERIALS: Art Kits are available at Cal Poly's El Corral Bookstore, approximate cost is $30. The same materials can be used for all watercolor classes. Instructor: Tricia Reichert NCR 9510-A Watercolor IThis beginning watercolor class introduces you to the medium and how it works. You will learn the basics of painting transparent watercolor. The class focuses on mixing colors, application and many of the techniques necessary for painting any subject with watercolor. You will paint small, simple still-life studies including fruit and flowers. NOTE: Art kits are available at Cal Poly's El Corral Bookstore, approximate cost $30. The same materials can be used for all watercolor classes. Instructor: Tricia Reichert NCR 9510-B Watercolor IIThis is a continuation of Watercolor I, with more emphasis on how to “make a painting” with watercolor. You will learn more about color mixing, washes, glazes and techniques particular to the medium. You will make complete small paintings in watercolor from your own choice of subject matter. Completion of Watercolor I is not required. NOTE: Art kits are available at Cal Poly's El Corral Bookstore, approximate cost is $30. The same materials can be used for all watercolor classes. Instructor: Tricia Reichert NCR 9510-C Landscape Painting in WatercolorThis class explores how to paint a landscape in watercolor. Learn to paint a wide variety of different landscape elements, including skies, mountains, trees, buildings, bushes and roads, and how to place them in the picture for a good composition. You will work from your own choice of subject matter. NOTE; Art kits are available at Cal Poly's El Corral Bookstore, approximate cost is $30. The same materials can be used for all watercolor classes. Instructor: Tricia Reichert NCR 9510-D Painting Still Life in Gouache (Opaque Watercolor)Learn to mix colors and paint a variety of still-life subjects in gouache. Emphasis is on painting the colors, lights and shadows of the objects correctly to achieve a good sense of three dimensional form. You will paint summer fruits, flowers, china, glass objects, etc. NOTE: Art kits are available at the Cal Poly's Bookstore, approximate cost is $30. Instructor: Tricia Reichert NCR 9510-E Painting the Landscape in PastelThis class focuses on choosing colors and applying them to paint your choice of landscape subject matter in pastel. Learn to apply pastel on different paper surfaces and with a variety of strokes to achieve different effects in your compositions. You will work from photographs, and learning how to re-arrange elements in the landscape for better compositions. NOTE: Art kits are available at Cal Poly's El Corral Bookstore, approximate cost $30.00. Instructor: Tricia Reichert NCR 9510-F Drawing IIn this “keep-it-simple” class we will focus on drawing still-life subjects with pencil. The emphasis is on individual direction and expression, with an underlying focus on observation and tonal values. You will draw flowers, fruits and other still-life objects. NOTE: Art Kits are available at Cal Poly's El Corral Bookstore, approximate
cost $15. The same materials may be used for all drawing classes. Drawing IIThis is a continuation of Drawing I with different subject matter. Again, the emphasis is on individual expression, tonal values and how to capture the wide variety of landscape textures in pencil on paper. You will work from your own choice of photographic subject matter. Completion of Drawing I is not required. NOTE: Art kits are available at Cal Poly's El Corral Bookstore, approximate cost is $15. The same materials may be used for all drawing classes. Instructor: Tricia Reichert NCR 9510-H Drawing IIIThis class focuses on drawing the head in pencil. Proportions, angles, tonal value and how to achieve a good likeness will be covered, as well as how to depict in pencil the different textures in the hair, face and clothing. You will work from life and your own photographs, but NO photographs taken with a flash please. Completion of Drawing I and II is not required. NOTE: Art kits are available at Cal Poly's El Corral Bookstore,
approximate cost is $15. The same materials may be used for all drawing
classes. Instructor: Tricia Reichert NCR 9510-I Making Prints with Linoleum Blocks-Relief PrintingIn this two-day workshop you will learn how to design, carve and print a simple rubber or linoleum block. The design could be for a card or a frameable print. Any subject matter can be designed to make a block print (flowers, insect, animals, faces, trees, etc). Come with ideas, perhaps sketches and/or photographs to work from. These finished blocks can also be printed in combination with nature prints in the Nature Printing class. We will use water-based inks in this class. MATERIALS INCLUDED. Instructor: Tricia Reichert NCR 9510-J Nature PrintingIn this two-day workshop you will learn how to print from natural subjects. We will gather some of the subject material from campus or you may bring your own flowers, leaves, fruit, vegetables or twigs. Learn how to prepare, place and print these elements to make beautiful cards or frameable prints. Find out how to make a simple foot press to use at home. We will use water-based inks in this class. MATERIALS INCLUDED. Instructor: Tricia Reichert NCR 9510-K Sculpting the Head in ClayIn 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 Introduction to PaintingDiscover your artistic muse! If you want to explore your creative side but don’t know where to start then this is the class for you. This four-week class will teach you about the four major painting mediums, oil, pastel, acrylic and watercolor. Through hands-on exploration you will learn the feel of and technique for each of the media. The tools and materials of the painter will be explained, demonstrated and put into your hands. You will be guided through the creative process from choosing subject matter and initial drawings, through basic composition and color mixing, to how to sign your finished painting. Each week you will paint a different small landscape study. You will complete the class with four individual and personal creations. 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 9431 Gosh, It's Gouache!Gouache, (pronounced gwash), is a water-based, watercolor medium that can be used in just the same way as traditional watercolor or opaquely like oil or acrylic. Mistakes can be made and corrected easily in this medium and it freely lends itself to being mixed with other water-based products. In this six-week class, through a series of small landscape studies, you will learn how to choose and mix the colors you need to paint with gouache on paper and canvas surfaces. All of the landscape elements will be covered - skies, mountains, trees, buildings, roads, rocks, water, bushes, grasses etc. and you will learn different ways of arranging all of these elements to make the most interesting compositions. Along the way you will learn how to add other types of water-based media to the mix, e.g. crayons, pencils, transparent watercolor and even a little pastel. At the end of the class you will have six, small landscapes to proudly display on your walls - and you will be excited and ready to paint many more! 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 9507 Introduction to DrawingIn this four-week class you will learn how to use charcoal and pencil to create realistic drawings of a wide variety of subjects. 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. The first two sessions will focus on charcoal and in the second half of the class you will be drawing with pencil. This class is designed for beginners of all ages. A full materials list will be supplied 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 Miniature WatercolorsMiniature 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 Opera WorkshopPreparation 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 Pastels Painting I WorkshopWhether you are a beginner in art, or a more advanced artist looking to explore a different medium, this four-week class will provide you with a strong foundation in the creation of paintings using soft pastels. You will discover what soft pastel is, how it is manufactured, the different types available and the sources of pastels, papers and boards. Additionally, while painting small landscape and still life studies, you will find out how to identify, choose and apply the colors to make these small, vibrant paintings. You will also learn how to mix pastel with other media, such as watercolor, gouache, ink and acrylic paint. Other painting considerations that will be covered include simple drawing for painting, choosing color for harmony, color value relationships and the choice of subject matter for 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 9406 Pastel Painting II WorkshopUsing soft pastel to make finished paintings will be the focus of this two-day workshop. You will be painting from still life set -ups on the first day and from photographs for landscapes on the second day. You will learn how to select the colors and color values that you need to paint what you see in making these paintings. 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. In landscapes, choosing what to include, cropping and re-arranging elements to make stronger compositions will be discussed. Questions such as: How do I know when the painting is finished? How do you choose and arrange objects for a still life painting? How can I change the colors to make this painting my personal statement? Where can I find subject matter to paint? and many, many more will be covered. Some prior experience in painting or in using soft pastels will be helpful in this class. Students will need to purchase a large box of Nupastels or other soft pastels and pastel paper. 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 9432 Summer Glass 2008For more information check out the summer glass page under special programs. |
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