Ralph Ricketts - Lucas

Acrylic Painting

Teaches: Acrylics, Oils, and Watercolor Painting

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DESIGN BASICS/ Woody Cornwell
Tue     6:30-9:00PM      3/27-5/22      Fee: $135      Class #300
This course will investigate the basic elements of two-dimensional design (line, shape, value, texture, and color) and the principles of design (harmony, variety, balance, rhythm, repetition, emphasis, and economy). You will develop a practical visual vocabulary that is fundamental to all the visually creative fields from painting to photography, fashion to graphic design, and others.

ABSTRACT ACRYLICS AND OILS / Sylvia Cross
Tue      6:30-9:30 PM      3/27-5/22      Fee: $162      Class #301
This class will use traditional and experimental techniques to teach painting with an emphasis on color, value, and texture. Both beginning and intermediate level students are welcome.  Click here for a supply list. 

ABSTRACT PAINTING AND DRAWING/ Woody Cornwell
Wed      6:30-9:00PM     3/28-5/23      Fee: $135      Class #302
Designed for both beginners and experienced artists; covering the fundamentals of abstraction: line, shape, color, texture, and composition using a variety of media. The class will approach adbstraction from specific "points of entry': gestural abstraction, texture and collage, music, language and visual studies of established abstract artists. Explore the world of abstraction with experimentation and discussion to become more familiar with your own personal style.

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE ACRYLICS/ Ralph Ricketts
Thu      9:30 AM-12:30 PM      3/29-5/24       Fee: $162      Class #303
Learn to paint with the world’s most versatile and beautiful paints. Enjoy the fun of exploring the wide range of acrylic’s picture possibilities… from transparent washes to thickly painted textures…from glass-like glazes to dense, opaque paint. You will also be introduced to the basics of drawing, color mixing, and picture composition. There will be instructor demonstrations in the theories of composition and how to mix the color you want. There will also be reference books and other instructional materials. Students of all levels are welcome.  Click here for an acrylic painting supply list. 

PAINT YOUR SUBJECT IN OILS AND ACRYLICS / Ralph Ricketts
Wed     1:30-4:30 PM      3/28-5/23      Fee: $162      Class #304
Thu      1:30-4:30 PM      3/29-5/24      Fee: $162      Class #305
Paint a portrait, still life, or landscape starting with an actual still life set-up, your own photos, reference clippings, or prints. Learn about theories of composition and how to mix the color you want. There will be instructor demonstrations, along with reference books and other instructional materials. Students of all levels are welcome. 
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PAINTING FROM PHOTOGRAPHS / Philip Carpenter
Mon      10 AM-1 PM      3/26-5/21      Fee: $162      Class #306
Mon              2-5 PM      3/26-5/21      Fee: $162      Class #307
Tue       10 AM-1 PM      3/27-5/22      Fee: $162      Class #308
Tue               2-5 PM      3/27-5/22      Fee: $162      Class #309
Wed              2-5 PM      3/28-5/23      Fee: $162      Class #310
Wed              6-9 PM      3/28-5/23      Fee: $162      Class #311
Thu               2-5 PM      3/29-5/24      Fee: $162      Class #312
Choose your subject and develop your style. Paint from your own photograph or other picture using traditional oil painting techniques. Varied individual styles are expected and encouraged.  Click here for a supply list. 

PAINTING WITH THE PALETTE KNIFE / Maureen Engle
Mon      10 AM-1 PM      3/26-5/21      Fee: $144     Class #313      (8 weeks)
No Class 4/2
Fri       1:30-4:30 PM      3/30-5/25      Fee: $144      Class #314      (8 weeks)
No Class 4/6
Maureen Engle incorporates demos, exercises and friendly, constructive critique into her classes. She stresses value, color, composition and originality. Her theory is that “less is best”. She encourages students to work fast, sees purple in everything, and will help make you “loosen up” your work. Click here for a supply list. 

ALL LEVELS PASTEL/OIL PAINTING / Terry Powers
Wed      6:30-9:30 PM       3/28-5/23       Fee: $162      Class #315
In this class, students will artistically see things that will not only train their thought processes, but will also have them creating more personal artwork. Knowledge and ability of different processes will be customized to the individual’s growth and wants. Bring in any personal items, photos, or reference material that you would like to use. All levels of students are welcome. Feel free to call the instructor if you need guidance on the supply list. Click here for a supply list. 

BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE PASTEL/OIL PAINTING / Debra Nadelhoffer
Wed      1-4 PM      3/28-5/23      Fee: $144      Class #316      (8 weeks)
No Class 5/9
Pastel and oil painting from both life and photographs, for beginning through intermediate students. Instructor will emphasize the development of a painting from composition to finish. Underpainting techniques for both pastels and oils will be discussed, as well as materials and surfaces for both mediums. Please bring photos to class to work from. Drawing experience is required. Students must have instructor permission to take this class. Call the main office for details. 
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INTERMEDIATE PASTEL/OIL PAINTING / Debra Nadelhoffer
Wed      9:30 AM-12:30 PM      3/28-5/23      Fee: $144       Class #317    (8 weeks)
No Class 5/9
This intermediate class will include working from still life, plein air, and photographs. It is designed for students with drawing and painting experience (in either pastel or oils). All stages in the creation of a painting will be explored. Please bring photos to class to work from. Students must have instructor permission to take this class. Call the main office for details.
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BEGINNING WATERCOLOR / Ralph Ricketts
Wed      9:30 AM-12:30 PM      3/28-5/23       Fee: $162      Class #318
Be creative! Learn to enjoy the wonderful versatility of watercolor paints. Your subject can be any image of your choosing, whether it is a portrait, still life, landscape, photography, or another printed reference. There will be instructor demonstrations in the theories of composition and how to mix the color you want. There will also be reference books and other instructional materials.  Click here for a watercolor painting supply list.

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR/ Marie Matthews
Mon      10 AM-1 PM      3/26-5/21      Fee: $162      Class #319
This introductory class focuses on giving you the technique to express your creative vision in watercolor. You will build your control of the medium by learning color mixing, basic wet and dry wash techniques, and basics in composition and design. Demonstrations are provided in each class, and you will receive individual attention as needed.  Click here for a supply list.

INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR / Marie Matthews
Mon      1:30-4:30 PM      3/26-5/21      Fee: $162      Class #320
Students will refine skills in composition, planning, value, paint handling, and color in watercolor. The class will include instructor demonstrations and will reference examples from master watercolorists. Learn how to take your watercolor skills to the next level. Students will bring their own reference materials.  Click here for a supply list.

PAINTING NATURE IN WATERCOLOR/ Kathy Rennell Forbes
Tue      10 AM-1 PM        3/27-5/22       Fee: $162       Class #321
This watercolor class will focus on painting elements from nature, with an emphasis on trees, clouds, water and rocks for this session. Teacher will demo for 30 minutes at the start of class. Students will then paint and teacher will assist each student individually as needed. This class is open to beginning and intermediate students (helpful to have some prior watercolor experience).  
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PAINTED VACATIONS/ Kathy Rennell Forbes
Tue      1:30-4:30 PM      3/27-5/22      Fee: $162      Class #322
Tue                6-9 PM      3/27-5/22      Fee: $162      Class #323
This class will show you how to create beautiful paintings from your favorite vacation photos. Students will create finished paintings using the water media paints of their choice (watercolor, acrylic, or gouache). Prior painting experience is beneficial. Instructor will complete class demonstrations, and students will create their own finished paintings from their own reference photographs. Returning students will build on the skills developed in previous sessions. Do not buy new supplies, we will work with what you have initially then assess if anything additional is needed.  

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING / Gail Racy

Mon      9:30 AM-12:30 PM      3/26-5/21      Fee: $144     Class #324      (8 weeks)
No Class 5/14
Mon            12:30-3:30 PM     3/26-5/21      Fee: $144      Class #325      (8 weeks)
No Class 5/14
Fri         9:30 AM-12:30 PM      3/30-5/25    Fee: $144      Class #326      (8 weeks)
No Class 5/18
Fri               12:30-3:30 PM      3/30-5/25    Fee: $144      Class #327      (8 weeks)
No Class 5/18

Chinese painting is an active meditation, which will help you to slow down and have more focus in all areas of your life. You do not need to know how to draw! By learning strokes, techniques and patterns on an individual basis, you will acquire the tools to enable you to have a creative outlet. If you are an accomplished artist in another medium, this technique will help you become looser. A supply fee of approximately $83 will be collected from each student at the first class meeting.

PAINTING THE HEAD AND FIGURE IN ANY MEDIUM / Marie Matthews
Thu      10 AM-1 PM      3/29-5/24      Fee: $162      Class #328
Explore the excitement and challenge of painting the head and figure using the medium of your choice. Working from a live model, participants will learn specific techniques for rendering heads and figures that are solid, convincing, and alive. We will use both nude and clothed models. The course will begin with black and white studies, and color will be introduced as the quarter progresses. This course will include a combination of exercises and demonstrations. Drawing experience is a prerequisite for this intermediate level course. A model fee of approximately $60 will be collected from each student at the first class meeting.

PAINTING STRUCTURE & COMPOSITION / Dolores Kennedy
Tue      10 AM-2 PM      3/27-5/22      Fee: $216       Class #329
Students will work from still life, landscape, floral arrangements, and personal reference with an emphasis on strong composition.

SILK DYE PAINTING / Hellenne Vermillion
Sat      10:30 AM-2:30 PM      3/31-5/5      Fee: $144      Class #330      (6 weeks)

A course covering the basics of silk painting with acid dyes, the use of gutta rubber resist and water-based resist, and various other techniques including soy wax resist. Steam setting the dyes will be shown. Silk fabric is used, although silk scarves are recommended since they are a finished product. All levels welcome, and those with experience will have customized lessons. 
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STUDIO GROUP RENTAL
Want to get together with other artists or your friends for a regular time to paint? We offer studio space to groups of artists for a nominal rental fee. Anyone in the office will be pleased to provide you information on how to either create a group or join an existing group.