Ceramic Workshop Off The Wheel with Patricia Bridges – January 27, 2019

Ceramic Workshop Off The Wheel with Patricia Bridges – January 27, 2019

by | Nov 1, 2018 | Past Classes and Workshops

Ceramic Workshop: Off The Wheel, with Patricia Bridges, Sunday, January 27, 1-4:30pm $90M/$125NM

Clay is one of the most seductive mediums with it’s tactile lure and relaxing nature. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of clay and surface decoration by creating functional or sculptural objects and  prepping them for the kiln. You will be introduced to the incredible medium of clay by learning about its properties, how to shape and form it, join it and manipulate the surface. Through exploring texture and shape you will make your own art in clay.

Master Potter, Patricia Bridges is a full time professional studio potter, dedicated to excellence in craftsmanship. She has been designing and crafting practical, high-quality ceramics for over three decades. Her work ranges from wheel thrown functional ceramics for the kitchen, table and home to more decorative work off of the potter’s wheel. Based in Port Washington, Bridges has been teaching ceramics for over 10 years and has a large following of dedicated students. Bridges Pottery can be found online at www.bridgespottery.com

Designed for those who are new to clay, or those who simply want to further their skills. Open to all levels. Be ready to get muddy!

Materials and firings are included.

 

Ceramics Off The Wheel w/Bridges



Logical Perspective Workshop (Part 1) with Howard Rose, July 13

Logical Perspective Workshop (Part 1) with Howard Rose, July 13

by | Nov 1, 2018 | Past Classes and Workshops

Logical Perspective Workshop with Howard Rose
July 13 (Part 1) • 10 am – 2 pm • $60

One point, two point and three point perspective – it’s in every drawing and every design that you will create as an artist. Learning to see perspective without the complicated measurements will make it second nature in your designs and drawings. You have to get good at it to create realistic work. 

Is it right or is it wrong?
If you get the basic concepts of vanishing points and understanding the idea that objects get smaller as they recede, you will get accurate perspective lines in your initial designs with minimal effort.
Don’t get discouraged by looking at YouTube videos. They will look so very complicated and – they are!
You will leave this workshop, with a clear and logical understanding of all of the basic rules of perspective. You will be able to create accurate perspective visually without measuring and getting lost in the details.
Howard will supply a 36-page Perspective Workbook that will cover everything you need to know.
Bring to class a 12-inch ruler, pencils, eraser and blank 8.5 x 11 white paper (nothing special).
Look forward to seeing you!
Howard Rose
Perspective Workshop w/Rose – July 13, 2019
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Duane Keiser: Premier Coup Oil Painting – January 19-20, 2019

Duane Keiser: Premier Coup Oil Painting – January 19-20, 2019

by | Oct 30, 2018 | Past Classes and Workshops

SOLD OUT!
Duane Keiser: Two Day Workshop – Premier Coup
January 19 & 20, 2019
$375 Members/$410 Non-members

Through painting sessions, demos, and critiques, Duane Keiser will lead a challenging two-day workshop on premier coup painting. Premier coup, or “first strike,” is a painting done with the intent of finishing it in one sitting. Like Jazz, premier coup can be wonderfully improvisational while also requiring a high degree of precision and control. Duane will share his various strategies, techniques, and ways of thinking about painterly exploration of a subject within the confines of a moment.
Duane Keiser studied painting under Raymond Berry at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia and Lennart Anderson at Brooklyn College in NYC. His “A Painting a Day” blog has been written about in numerous publications, including USA Today, The New York Times and The Huffington Post. Using a makeshift easel made from a cigar box, he makes a postcard-sized painting each day and posts them to his blog where collectors can bid on them via eBay. The project is ongoing and can be seen at duanekeiser.com. He is also known for his “painted animations.” A modern take on the still life, these videos combine traditional painting, animation, and time-lapse. He has exhibited at Fischbach Gallery, Allan Stone Gallery and, most recently, the New York Academy of Art. His work resides in several corporate collections and hundreds of private collections worldwide, including the Gregory Peterson Collection. This interview has a good overview of Duane’s “A Painting a Day” project: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-seed/duane-keiser-a-painting-a_b_2776043.html
Bending Reality – Color Theory Workshop w/Patti Mollica – Aug. 24-25, 2019

Bending Reality – Color Theory Workshop w/Patti Mollica – Aug. 24-25, 2019

by | Oct 30, 2018 | Archive

Bending Reality – Color Theory Workshop w/Patti Mollica
Aug. 24-25, 2019 • 10 am – 4 pm
$300 M/$335 NM

Ever underwhelmed with landscapes that are “all green”, or urban scenes that are “all grey” or any subject that features less than exciting colors?

How do you translate your subject into colors that convey a more personal expression and response? How do you choose, mix and paint colors that you don’t actually see? How do you harmonize these colors and work with the color wheel / color schemes to assure that your painting will hold together in the end?

Learn how to harness color to make dynamic & creative color choices!

Attendees will learn how to:

– Translate colors that convey a more personal express and response
– Choose, mix and paint colors that you don’t actually see
– Harmonize colors and work with the color wheel or color schemes to assure that your painting holds together
If you have ever asked any or all of these questions, this workshop is for you! Patti Mollica, author of “Color Theory, an Essential Guide to Color” will be teaching the strategy behind working with color schemes and pushing color choices to the next level. If you are ready to embark upon new level of color exploration, don’t miss this workshop. 
Take your understanding of color to a new level in this intensive hands-on workshop. Learn how to harness color to make dynamic, harmonious and creative color choices in your artwork. All skill levels are welcome!

Patti Mollica believes that truly great painting is not about the “subject matter,” but rather the way an artist communicates beauty, sensitivity and integrity in whatever is painted. Flowers, gardens and sunsets are no more worthy as painting subjects than a subway station full of weary commuters, or a closeup of an old rundown building with cascading fire escapes. She believes that a painter’s job is to show the viewer the inherant beauty of all subjects and scenes, most especially the ones that are not commonly thought of in an artistic light.

Although she is equally comfortable working in both oils and acrylics, she feels that the new developments in recent years to acrylics make them a perfect vehicle for infinite versatility and personal expression. This is explored and illustrated in depth in her book, “Modern Acrylics“. She has also recently authored “Color Theory” and “Getting Started in Acrylics“, available in art stores worldwide and online at Amazon.com.

For more about Patti, please visit her website: mollicastudio.com

WORKSHOPS:  Cancellations by the student – more than 90 days: full refund. Under 90 days: $50 non-refundable registration fee is included in the workshop tuition.  Deposit is non-refundable within 14 days of the start of the workshop.

Alla Prima (Plein Air) Painting with Robert Simone, Sept. 13-15, 2019

Alla Prima (Plein Air) Painting with Robert Simone, Sept. 13-15, 2019

by | Oct 30, 2018 | Past Classes and Workshops

Alla Prima Outdoors (Plein Air) with Robert J. Simone
Three Day Workshop: September 13-15, 2019
$385 M/$420 NM

This workshop will emphasize brushwork and simplification, both of which are key to successful plein air painting.  Students will enjoy some unique brushwork exercises, learn a wonderfully simple block-in process and produce a finished plein air piece or two.  Expect to come away with newfound clarity and confidence in what you’re doing when you work outdoors.  Participants will also benefit from three days of constant immersion in running discussions about color, values and design.  Robert is known as a passionate, good humored and generous with his time and knowledge.

Workshop is suitable for all levels and is geared toward those who paint with oil or acrylics.

Please note: As Robert is from Florida, and not familiar with the area, we don’t know yet where you’ll be painting. We’ll be giving him “the tour” when he arrives. We will be painting at sites around the PortWashington/ Manhasset/ Roslyn area. Possible sites include: the Port Washington town dock, Elderfields, Cedarmere, and Sands Point Preserve.
In addition to scenic and compositional considerations, parking, bathrooms, shade, and walking distance will all be taken under consideration.

Robert J Simone is the consummate professional who uses proven methods to produce fine art paintings that stand the test of time.  He is a thoughtful painter whose priorities are truth and beauty.  The authentic portrayal of light is a central theme in his work.  Upon making a mid-life decision to pursue painting Robert realized that plein air would provide a marvelous education.  To that end, he attended plein air workshops with renowned artists such as Scott L. Christensen, Stapleton Kearns, and Christopher Still. His work has been included in exhibitions at the Salmagudi Club, Oil Painters of America and Florida’s Finest Plein Air.  He is a signature member of both the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) and the Outdoor Painters Society (OPS).   A regular participant in national level plein air competitions, Simone has received awards in such prestigious events as Plein Air Easton, Lighthouse Plein Air Festival (Florida) and Plein Air Richmond.  His work has been published in Plein Air Magazine and Southwest Art.

Robert is an experienced instructor who believes the best teachers encourage, inspire and inform. He is generous with his time, sincere in his complements and honest in his critiques.  Long dedicated to self-study he is known as an encyclopedia of painting information and solutions.  He keeps his workshops light-hearted and fun.

For more information on Robert, please visit his website.

You can download a copy of the materials list by clicking here

WORKSHOPS:  Cancellations by the student – more than 90 days: full refund. Under 90 days: $50 non-refundable registration fee is included in the workshop tuition.  Deposit is non-refundable within 14 days of the start of the workshop.