Classes & Workshops for Adults
FINE ART CLASSES
Open Studio
The Open Studio sessions offered by Saratoga Arts are a great practice for any artist interested in working from a live model, without the formality of a class. Open Studio sessions are informal group meetings where artists can talk about their work, share ideas and discuss a variety of methods and mediums. There is no teacher or moderator for these sessions. Sessions are recommended for ages 15 and up. Participants can work in the medium of their choice. Please bring your own supplies. Pre-registration is encouraged for the Open Studio sessions, but not required.
Drop in rates for Open Studio: $12 for members / $14 for non-members.
Did you know the Open Studio has a website? http://www.lifestudio.org/clubs/saratogaImages.
Session I - Mondays: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13
$60 for members / $80 for non-members
Session II - Mondays: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
February 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2
$70 for members / $90 for non-members
Drawing with the Live Nude
with James D’AndreaArtist and teacher James D’Andrea will offer participants instruction and work with a live nude. Students will gain a better understanding of drawing strategies and will see improved confidence and sensitivity to aesthetics in their work. The class will focus on handling materials, observational skills, the understanding of anatomy and overall drawing proficiency. This class is an excellent opportunity for high school students hoping to build and strengthen their portfolios. Registration cost includes model fee. Please bring a 18” x 24” drawing pad, drawing pencils and erasers.
Tuesdays: 7pm - 9pm
February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13
$110 for members / $120 for non-members
Drawing the Portrait
with Tom O’Brien
In drawing a portrait, as in any realistic drawing, whether full figure, still life or landscape; observation is your most important tool. Seeing correct shapes, comparing the size of these shapes to one another and understanding how light reveals form will help you draw a perceptive interpretation of your model. Registration cost includes model fee. Please bring vine or willow charcoal (thin sticks), a kneaded eraser and a pad of newsprint or drawing paper 11” X 14” or larger. Helpful extras are paper stumps for blending and a clipboard a bit larger than the paper for firm support.
Fridays: 9:30am - 12pm
January 27, February 3, 10, 17, March 2
$100 for members / $110 for non-members
please note: there will be no class on February 24
Basic Drawing
with James D’AndreaThis 6-week class will introduce students to the basic fundamentals of drawing. Students will work with contours, marking systems, value and perspective. The Basic Drawing class can be beneficial for artists who work in any medium and will help beginner level painters and sculptors refine and better their work. Classes include lecture and demo segments with plenty of one-on-one attention. This class is perfect for students of all levels! Recommended for ages 16 and up. Please bring a 18” x 24” drawing pad, drawing pencils and erasers.
Wednesdays: 10am - 12pm
February 15, 29, March 7, 14, 21
$70 for members / $80 for non-members
please note: there will be no class on February 22
Advanced High School Drawing
with James D’AndreaDeveloped for high school students, this 6-week class is designed to build on what students have already learned. Exercises will be based on aspects of vision science and compositional concerns. Students will work with contours, marking systems, value and perspective. Classes also include lecture and demo segments with a focus on one-on-one attention. Please bring a 18” x 24” drawing pad, drawing pencils and erasers.
Wednesdays: 7pm - 9pm
February 29, March 7, 14, 21
$60 for members / $70 for non-members
Pastel Class
with Carolyn JusticeParticipants will be introduced to landscape and still life techniques in this eight-week class. Students will have the option to work indoors from photographs or outside The Arts Center in beautiful Congress Park. Emphasis will be on composition, experimenting with a variety of papers, color theory and becoming comfortable with the medium. Supplies: Please bring non-oil pastels, a kneaded eraser, masking tape and several sheets of paper to each class. Class size is limited to 14 and class fills quickly.
Tuesdays: 10am - 12pm
January 31, February 7, 14, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27
$110 for members / $120 for non-members please
note: there will be no class on February 21
Portraits in Pastel
with Tom O’Brien
First you will learn to establish “the Poster” – placement, composition, and applying simplified areas of correct values and color. This approach will give you an insightful idea of the finished picture before the details are applied. Values (light and dark areas) will be thoroughly discussed as they can make your work “sing” or fall “flat”. Soft pastels are our vehicle, but the principles learned will apply to any medium. Registration cost includes model fee. Please bring soft pastels (at least 25 in differing values of earth tones), pastel paper about 11”X14” or larger, a clipboard slightly larger than the paper, and a kneaded eraser. Paper stumps are helpful to facilitate blending
Thursdays: 6:30pm - 9pm
January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23
$100 for members / $110 for non-members
The Landscape in Oil Pastel
with Suzanne Reed Oil pastel is a fun, colorful and easy to learn fine art medium for artists at all experience levels. Participants in this class will learn about contemporary trends and artists working in oil pastel and all of the basics of oil pastel medium, including paper selection, blending, working with values, creating a grid and the application of oil pastel. A critique on the last day of class will also be offered. Students will work from photographs, so please bring landscape photographs - preferably snow scenes - to the first class. A supply list for this class can be found at our website.
Thursdays: 6pm - 8pm
March 8, 15, 22 & 29
$60 for members / $70 for non-members
Oil Painting for Beginners
with Ann Larsen, AWAIf you have ever wanted to try oil painting, or haven't been painting for some time, and just don't know where to start this is the class for you. The focus will be on how to compose a painting, choosing and mixing a full range of color values from the 3 primaries plus white and brushwork. How to paint the landscape using the same techniques used for still life painting will also be discussed. Instructor demonstrations, critiques and individual attention will be offered. A supply list for this class can be found on our website.
Thursdays: 1pm - 3:30pm
January 19, 26, February 2
$80 for members / $90 for non-members
Painting from the Still-Life
an 8-week class for intermediate - advanced oil painting students
with Ann Larsen, AWAIn January, Saratoga Arts faculty Ann Larsen will be offering an 8-week special session for oil painters. The class will focus on value, color and creating a dynamic composition from a still life and be presented through a series of demonstrations, lectures and individual critiques. Beginners are welcome, but this is not a basics class. Class size is limited to 14 and Ann’s classes fill quickly. The complete supply list for this class can be found online at our website - www.saratoga-arts.org.
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 6pm - 9pm
January 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, February 1, 2
$210 for members / $225 for non-members
Watercolors
with Susan WileyThis class is for students who are somewhat familiar with watercolors (or need a refresher) but would like a solid foundation of skills upon which to build. Each class is primarily taught through demonstration and one-on-one instruction. Students will learn color mixing and watercolor painting techniques, as well as how to balance a painting. Good drawing skills are required. Class size is limited to 12. Students will work from their own reference materials.
Monday, January 9, 2012: 10am - 3pm &
Wednesday, January 11, 2012: 10am - 3pm
$80 for members / $90 for non-members
Watercolor Bootcamp
with Susan WileySaratoga Arts’ Watercolor Bootcamp is for new watercolorists or artists who have been away from the medium or need a more solid footing before tackling watercolors on their own. The three day bootcamp is designed to teach students the basic watercolor techniques, angle brush handling, color mixing and application - basically all of the skills an artist needs to execute a watercolor still life. The bootcamp runs Thursday - Friday, gives the weekend for painting and resumes on Monday. Class size is limited to 12. A complete supply list can be found at our website - www.saratoga-arts.org
Thursday, Friday & Monday : 10am - 3pm
January 12, 13, & 16
$120 for members / $130 for non-members
Weaving
with Nancy SharplesFor both the beginner and the experienced weaver, this class focuses on the diversity of weaving techniques. Working on a 4-harness floor or table loom, projects might include a wall hanging, scarf, table runner, or small rug. Please bring a good pair of scissors. A materials fee of about $15.00 (depending on project) will be due at first class. Class size is limited to 11.
Mondays: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
January 23, 30, February 6, 27, March 5, 12
$85 for members / $95 for non-members
Please note: there will be no class on February 13th or 20th
Saratoga Arts’ Weaving Studio is open to all registered weaving students. Weaving Studio hours are: M-F, 9am - 4:30pm and Saturdays 11am - 4:30pm
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FINE ART WORKSHOPS
Anatomy Drawing Workshop
with James D’Andrea
A challenging subject, anatomy drawing is a must for anyone who wants to draw from life. Students will examine the individual elements of anatomy, the main skeletal, muscular and structural forms, while being conscious of the body as a whole. This workshop will also touch on more general issues involved in drawing the figure, proportion, perspective, etc...Please bring a 18” x 24” drawing pad, drawing pencils and erasers. Registration cost includes model fee.
Saturday, March 3, 2012: 10am - 2pm
$60 for members / $70 for non-members
Solar Printmaking Workshop
With Roger HyndmanSolarplate printmaking is a highly versatile and expressive medium that allows students to transform original drawings, paintings, photographs and other artworks into high quality etchings. Roger will introduce students to a variety of techniques, printmaking processes and the proper use of printmaking tools. Over the course of this two-day workshop, students will complete two, or more, limited-edition etchings.
Artist Roger Hyndman uses environmentally-friendly materials and all plates will be created using only ultra violet light and the sun, and will be developed with tap water. All materials will be provided. A supply fee of about $45 (depending on number projects completed) will be due to faculty at the end of class. Please bring your own works of art to inspire your etchings. This class is recommended for adults of all learning and artistic levels.
Visit - www.solarprintmaking.com for more information about Roger & examples of his work.
Saturday, March 10, 2012: 9am - 4pm &
Sunday, March 11, 2012: 9am - 3pm
$125 for members / $135 for non-members
Visual Poetry -
an Introduction and Art-Making Workshop
with Mary Kathryn JablonskiMary has created, lectured and installed visual poetry at educational institutions throughout the region. This workshop begins with a presentation of work by artists who work in text. Following the presentation, guests will be invited to make their own piece of visual poetry – an erasure poem, "found poetry" created by erasing words from a text, using an old book, a black marking pen, and other recycled materials. No experience in poetry or artmaking is required for this workshop. Class size is limited to 12 students. Materials will be provided, but students may bring scrap magazines, a discarded hard cover book, and/or a variety of paints.
Saturday, April 14, 2011
$30 for members / $40 for non-members
Plein Air Drawing Workshop
with James D’AndreaStudents participating in this workshop will learn about composition, determining a focal point, atmospheric painting, creating the illusion of depth, creating a sense of light and general drawing techniques while using the flora and sculpture of beautiful Congress Park as a reference. Please bring a 18” x 24” drawing pad, drawing pencils and erasers. Saratoga Arts will provide easels and drawing boards.
Saturday, April 14, 2012: 10am - 2pm
$60 for members / $70 for non-members
Metal Sculpture - Introduction to Welding
In this beginners’ workshop, students will design and fabricate their own 3 ' - 4' steel garden sculpture. Students will spend the first day becoming familiar with Mig welding and oxygen and acetylene heating and cutting. They will be led through health and safety instruction and then will practice basic techniques on scrap metal provided. With these skills students will spend the second day constructing a metal sculpture of their own. Students should come with ideas or sketches of work they are interested in fabricating. All materials will be provided. Don't be afraid - this workshop is designed for students ages 16 and up, and for students with a little or no experience with welding. Long sleeved cotton shirts, leather boots and thick cotton or denim long pants are required. Students should bring pencil and paper to sketch out ideas and take notes.
This workshop takes place at Salem ArtWorks - 19 Cary Lane, Salem.
Image pictured above is by Fall 2011 Welding Workshop student, Juliet Hodsell
Saturday & Sunday
DATES TBD: 10am - 5pm
$200 for members / $220 for non-members
Saratoga Arts
Registration Form
please review our registration and cancellation policies
completed forms can be mailed to:
320 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Attention: Tanya
Watercolor Bootcamp - with Susan Wiley
The 2012 Summer Camp Parent Pack!
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Children (ages 3-18) of National Guard or Reserve military personnel, either deployed overseas or severely injured, qualify for grants to attend Saratoga Arts' summer camp?