Winter Adult Classes

Watermedia

Changing the Local Color—Working a Painting For the Emotional Content in Acrylics—with Tracy Budd
4 classes: Mondays, January 13–February 3 • 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. • $135
Color is a powerful element in painting. It can affect the mood of a painting like no other element in the painting. By changing the color way, we change the emotional feeling of the painting, the feelings it conjures up and the story we are telling in our work. In this class, we will investigate the power of color and how it radically changes the feeling of the painting. We will come up with personal color ways that directly convey our feelings about our subjects. All subjects welcome, landscape or still life! Use form at left to contact Tracy for a supply list.

Essence of Gestural Shape—the Abstracted Figure—with Tracy Budd
4 classes: Mondays, February 10–March 3 • 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m • $135
The abstraction or simplification of the human form is interesting, complex and beautiful. With a gestural mark making we will explore the figure in painting by seeing the shapes in poses and posture, while incorporating them into the picture’s atmosphere. The gesture of the figure speaks volumes in the context of the painting. Use form at left to contact Tracy for a supply list.

Mixed Media

Critique Class, All Mediums—with Tracy Budd
4 classes: Mondays, January 13, 27, February 10, 24 • 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • $100
Never underestimate the power of critique class…. To keep you motivated, help you problem solve your work, and inspire you with new ideas. Tracy will meet you right where your are in your work and the constructive feedback from all in class is invaluable. Not only do we learn how to manage our own painting journey, we learn from looking at others’ work in class. Join this inspiring class and keep your brushes wet! Use form at left to contact Tracy with questions.

Paper Mosaics/Acrylic and Collage—with Tracy Budd
6 classes: Tuesdays, January 14–February 18 • 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • $210
Construct interesting, architectural designs with collage. Architecture through history can evoke feelings of grandeur, mystery, and generational connection. We will make papers, collect papers, tear and glue… Designs will be based on architectural elements and then fueled by the imagination of the artist to interpret time, space and emotional content. What will your “windows” of time reveal about you? Join this fun collage, mixed media class! The possibilities are endless! Class size limited so sign up early! Use form at left to contact Tracy for a supply list.

Spring Adult Classes

Mixed Media

People, Places and Things…PAINTING DRILLS—with Tracy Budd
8 classes: Mondays, March 17th–May 12th (no class on April 21st!) • 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. • $280
This 8 week class is designed to answer some of the most frequently asked “questions“ on our painting journeys. We will work weekly on “drills” addressing painting trees, rocks, water, skies, shadows and highlights. Our subject matter will be photos of your choice, but we will work weekly on specific challenges that arise in our work in acrylics and watermedia. Call it Acrylic Boot Camp and hopefully all will come away with a better understanding of the basics in this medium! Use form at left to contact Tracy for a supply list.

Beginning (l’ve never painted before, start at the absolute beginning)—Acrylic Class—with Tracy Budd
5 classes: Tuesdays, March 18–April 15 • 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • $175
This is, (I promise), the absolute basic, never held a paint brush, beginning acrylic class! You will have 5 weeks to learn about brushes, color mixing, texture making, value, mediums and composition. We will start slow and end up with some fabulous paintings! Class size limited so sign up early! Use form at left to contact Tracy with questions.

Critique…All Mediums—with Tracy Budd
4 classes: Mondays, March 24, April 7, April 28, and May 12 • 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • $100
Come one, come all to critique class… all mediums welcome and appreciated! Come find inspiration, direction and comradery in a class of like-minded individuals who love to look at art and talk about paintings. Tracy will meet you right where you are in your painting journey, adding support and ideas, while students learn from each other’s painting projects as well. Painting is a language, and what a gift to find people who speak yours! Don’t be “stuck” in your work, join a critique class! Use form at left to contact Tracy for with questions.

Faces in Collage…People and Animals!—with Tracy Budd
4 classes: Tuesdays, April 29–May 20 • 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • $145
Faces in collage? What? Yes!…what fun! Working with sketches, value and lots of pattern and paint, we will create believable, lively collages of people and animals. We will create papers, collect paper, tear and glue in these whimsical creations. Collage is a fun, mixed media process that is so good for our composition and shape making right brains. A fun 4-week class you’ll be glad you experienced! Use form at left to contact Tracy for a supply list.