Art Classes

OIL CLASSES

HOOKED ON OILS—OIL PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS: Whether you’re new to oil painting, or just getting back into it after many years, this is the class for you! This oil painting class starts with the basics—types of brushes and their use and care, differences in transparent and opaque paints and the techniques that go along with those paint properties, use of color, composition, values, edges etc. This class is geared to help you find teachers that will fit your painting style and hasten the time it takes to learn this wonderful medium. All supplies are included—brushes, paints, even the paper towels! And, if you find yourself “Hooked on Oils”, you’ll have the supplies and skills necessary to enjoy painting for years to come! This class is taught by Becky Whitney. Four sessions are offered: Jan 4,11,18,25 or Feb 1,8,15,22 or Mar 2,9,16,23 or April 6,13,20,27. Time 6:00-8:00 p.m.. Cost is $100.

“GRADUATES” OILS: This oil painting class is for those having done the beginner’s course “Hooked on Oils”. Having learned the terminology and techniques discussed in the beginning oil painting class, you’ll feel comfortable and speed your painting progress as you continue using those skills in the challenges of other paintings. Jan 5,12,19,26 or Feb 2,9,16,23 or Mar 1,8,15,22 or April 5,12,19,26.. Time is 6-8:00 p.m. Cost is $100.

LANDSCAPE TECHNIQUES: Have you ever gotten "stuck" on certain aspects of your painting? Are you wondering how to keep rocks from turning into potatoes and other problems? This class will focuse on solving those with brush techniques as well as studying the 4 values inherent in the landscape and how they change with weather conditions and seasons. Date February 2,3. Time 10:00-4:00. Cost $100.

OIL PAINTING WITH SAM LAWLOR: Sam Lawlor is known for his rural scenes usually including women, children, horses etc. Students taking his classes are usually intrigued with his use of color and impasto painting techniques and this 4-day workshop allows plenty of time to explore those with his guidance. Dates are January 12,13,19,20 or February 9,10,16,17 or March 23,24,30,31 or May 3,4,5,6.. Time 10:00-4:00. Cost $150.

COLOR THEORY FOR OIL PAINTERS: Mixing color can be one of the biggest struggles of oil painting. What colors to include on my palette? How do I avoid making “mud”? How can I know what to mix to get the color I want every time? Yellow and Blue don’t necessarily make green! This is a confusing subject, but can be made simple, allowing you to mix the right color every time. This class will help to answer your questions about color and color mixing and create “cheat sheets” that you will rely on for the rest of your painting life. Date: March 8,9,10. Time is 10-4:00. Cost is $100.

OIL PORTRAITS FROM PHOTOS: Becky Whitney teaches this class designed to take the fear out of portrait painting. They’re easier than you think! Becky will show you how to mix all flesh tones from just 4 basic colors and how to accurately measure the features to get a likeness. Snapshots and professional photography photos have some specific challenges to painting them and these will be discussed to help you choose (or know how to fix) photos so your portraits will appear lifelike. Suitable for beginners. This class is perfect for giving you the basics for Julie Roger's class in late April! Dates: February 18,19 or April 6,7.. Time is 10:00-4:00. Cost $100.

PAINTING THE COSTUMED MODEL: Del Parsons will teach this class at his home and studio in Cedar City with the options of having models in outdoor settings or the comfort of the studio in the event of inclement weather. Live models will be used and study will focus on the lighting conditions of the outdoor portrait vs. those of the indoor portrait. Date: May 18,19,20. Time 10:00-4:00. Cost: $300. LIMIT: 8 students.

STILL LIFE WITH OILS OR PASTELS: If you truly want to learn to paint--still life is where you do it! This is where you learn to "see"--temperatures, perspective, colors--all are there and this is where you learn to see them and paint them. Date January 21,22 or March 16,17. Time 10:00-4:00. Cost $100. Taught by Becky Whitney

PAINTING A DAY-(OILS) In the last few years, there has been a movement by artists for doing "a Painting a Day". This helps them to get lots of "brush mileage" and further their skills very quickly. In that theme, we have blocked out several Saturdays to do this same thing. Becky Whitney will take you step-by-step through a painting which you will finish in that one-day session. During the process, we will also be discussing the why's, how's and many other things that will speed you along in your artistic progress! The schedule will be as follows:January 9th kicks it off with a landscape. Jan 30--Still Life, Feb 6--Landscape, Feb 13--Still Life, Mar 13--Landscape, March 27--Still Life. Time 10:00-4:00. Cost $50 each session.

SMALL PAINTINGS WITH MAURINE HARRIS : Maurine Harris teaches this class for those who wish to spend a day painting for the sheer joy of painting. The demo will be in oil, but you may bring your watercolors or acrylics. We will spend some time learning about composition in a small format and the simplicity or complexity (if you wish) of painting small. Bring your favorite brushes and colors and be prepared to paint with color, intuition and enthusiasm! These paintings can be done in 30 minutes to 1 hour on a 6x6 or 6x8 canvas. Two sessions are offered: Feb 8 or May 10. Time 10:00-4:00. Cost $60.

JULIE ROGERS OIL LANDSCAPES: This will be an indoor class using photographs. Study with Julie learning how she uses the lush brushwork and loose style she's known for. Learn how to use temperatures in the landscape to make your paintings "sing". Dates: April 20,21. Time 10:00-4:00. Cost: $150.

JULIE ROGERS OIL PORTRAITS: Julie has done many portraits! Those familiar with her religious paintings and murals will not want to miss this 2-day class studying portraits with Julie. This class will be done from photographs so bring photos you've been wanting to paint and have a great workshop learning from this fun teacher! Date: April 22,23. Time 10:00-4:00. Cost: $150.

OIL PAINTING WITH MAX MONTIERTH: Max paints in the Classical style with underpaintings and glazes creating a very different look from the Impressionistic style offered in Sam Lawlor's class. Take both classes to be proficient in both or to discover your preferred method. Or just enjoy furthering your talents in this Old Master style. Dates: Feb 23,24,25,26 or May 11,12,13,14. Time 10:00-4:00. Cost $150.

WATERCOLOR

SPLASH AND PLAY: MIXED MEDIA EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN WITH LOLA KRUMMENACHER AND GIAN FERRARI: This class is for beginners, intermediates and advanced artists. Learn formatting and design principles with elements that will give you the foundations for more sucessful paintings in any media. Class will start with Abstract design and move toward representational. You'll get great results whether you are a proficient artist or have never painted before! Dates: January 4,12,18,25 or April 5,12,19,26. Time 10:00-1:00. Cost $75.

WATERCOLOR FLORALS: Lola Krummenacher and Gian Ferrari teach this 3-day workshop focusing on floral painting using watercolor. Watercolor is the perfect medium for capturing the transparent qualities in flowers and with this team-up of instructors, you will get plenty of hands-on instruction! Date: March 1,2,3. Time 10:00-4:00. Cost $150.

PORTRAITS IN WATERCOLOR: At the request of many, we've scheduled a 3-day workshop to help you perfect your techiques of painting the portrait in watercolor. It's not as hard as you think and with the team-up of both Lola Krummenacher and Gian Ferrari as teachers, you'll have plenty of help to become proficient in watercolor portrait painting once and for all! Dates: April 14,15,16. Time 10:00-4:00. Cost $150.

SHERI CANNON’S BEGINNER WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: This popular teacher with endless skills and patience will be teaching a watercolor workshop for beginners to intermediates. Sheri’s class is one that makes everyone want to take up watercolor! Her techniques for making aspens, rocks, trees etc are easy, quick and effective. Watching her classes gets everyone enthused to try watercolor for themselves or, if they’re already experienced, try some of her methods on quick studies or cards to send. Date:Jan 14,15 or March 18,19 . Each two-day workshop is $75. Time is 10:00-4:00 with a break for lunch.

SHERI CANNON INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR SAND, SURF AND TROPICAL PALM TREES: Sheri Cannon will teach this two-day watercolor workshop focusing on seascapes. Study of waves, surf, palm trees and anything else relating to the sea and shore. Our gallery might not be in Hawaii, but after this workshop, you'll be able to paint your favorite tropical paradise! Dates:Jan 28,29 or March 25,26. Time 10:00-4:00 with a break for lunch. Cost is $75.

WATERCOLOR WITH ROLAND LEE: This watercolor class is for those having some previous watercolor experience. Basic knowledge of controlling the watercolor medium will be assumed so class time can be spent on furthering your skills using such concepts as negative space, temperatures and values, in-depth study of water, trees, and other aspects of the landscape. Workshops are two days—Jan7,8 or Feb 4,5. Roland will teach drawing along with painting in his April 8,9 workshop (See below for his drawing class.) Cost is $150 per workshop. Time is 9:00-4:00 p.m.

ACRYLICS

No Acrylic classes at the momment...

DRAWING

DRAWING WITH ROLAND LEE: You've seen his sketchbooks and the magazine articles written about him--now it's your turn to come take this drawing workshop and learn how he uses quick drawing techniques to capture his thoughts and feelings regarding a place for painting in his studio. Good drawing is the basis for good painting. Learn to draw with power by using the values we see in nature. Each student will be given a sketchbook and 6B pencil for this class. Date: March 11,12. Time 9:00-4:00. Cost $150.

PASTELS

PASTEL PAINTING : Becky Whitney will teach this class. This class will explore the different types and brands of pastels, the different papers and boards available for painting surfaces, cover how/when to blend, and many other aspects of using pastels as a painting medium. This class would be great preparation for the Colleen Howe workshop in April.. Learn how to use this wonderful medium that is perfect for drawing or painting! Date Feb 11,12. Time 10:00-4:00. Cost $100.

PASTELS WITH COLLEEN HOWE: Paint the Red Rocks with this workshop scheduled to be held both outdoors and in the studio. Colleen has been in many prestigious galleries and museums as well as write-ups in many national magazines. This is a great opportunity to study with her in some of the most beautiful country in the world! Date: April 28,29,30. Time 10:00-4:00. Cost: $250.

RICHARD MCDANIEL IS RETURNING!! You've read his book "On Location—Plein Aire Painting in Pastel"—now it's your chance to take a workshop with this amazing man! This will be a studio workshop with the option of taking it outside and implementing the principles learned in class. Students can use oils or pastels for this workshop. Samples of Richard's works can be seen in his books, at the gallery or on his website. Dates are October 18-22. Time is 9:00-4:00 with an hour break for lunch. Cost is $500.