 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Summer 2012 School of the Arts Schedule
You may also mail in or drop off your registration form in person.
Letter from the School of the Arts Director:
Letter from the School of the Arts Director: The Athenaeum's School of the Arts is expanding and including different instructors and programs each session. In spring we always offer several flower and landscape classes to take advantage of the beauty of our California environment. We are also planning a collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla for their upcoming exhibition featuring drawings of Mexican artist John Valadez. The School of the Arts will offer classes that relate to the artist's style and technique as well as incorporate museum visits guided by knowledgeable museum educators. No matter what your age or the level of your skills, we welcome you and have the right class for you.
We look forward to seeing you at the School of the Arts!
Cornelia Feye
School of the Arts and Arts Education Director
Financial Support is provided in part by the City of San Diego
Commission for Arts and Culture.
1. Painting alla Prima in Oils—Get Loose
Catherine Grawin
Brockton Villa by Catherine Grawin
Mon–Fri, 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
June 11–15 (5 days)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$270 member/300 nonmember + $5 mat. fee
Materials: Canvas: 11 x 14" canvas board for exercises. 11 x 14" up to 16 x 20" (or larger) finer quality canvas for painting projects • Oil Colors: Titanium White, Yellow Light, Yellow-Orange, Red Light, Alizarin Crimson (or Red Rose Deep), Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean, Viridian • Brushes: (2 each) Flats #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12 • Turpenoid: bring enough for painting and clean up (2 containers) • Refined Linseed Oil • Vines Xtra-Soft Charcoal • Paper Palette: 12 x 16 up to 18 x 24" • Paper Towels. Email Catherine with questions at adlib@roadrunner.com. Visit www.catherinegrawin.com to see examples of the artists work.
2. Experimental Watercolor
sorry this class is cancelled.
3. Pen & Ink & Watercolor
Cynthia Triplett
Take a leap into creating watercolor painting techniques that simulate textures and atmosphere. Experiment with the approaches to this exciting and challenging medium that artist/teacher Cynthia Triplett instructs to both beginner and experienced painters. Practice the methods of texturizing bold colors with common ingredients, such as plastic wrap, salt and coffee crystals. Acquire skills in combining subtle washes of mingled color into contrasting light.
Each day in this four day workshop will consist of learning lessons in the key points of composition fundamentals, while exploring watercolor techniques designed to stimulate experimentation. Choose to develop your paintings from instructor-supplied reference materials, or you own sketches and photographs, into well-designed, finished paintings. You will be completing paintings in this workshop that reflect your newly acquired knowledge of experimental watercolor!
Blue Dream by Cynthia Triplett
June 18–22 (5 days)
La Jolla Studio
$215 member/245 nonmember
Materials: The following supply list is suggested for those who are buying new supplies. You may bring basic painting supplies if you have already painted. Paint: professional grade tube colors-Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Permanent Rose, Winsor Red, Cadmium Yellow Light (Pale), New Gamboge, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna,Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, French Ultramarine Blue, Winsor Green(blue shade), Sap Green, Quinacrodone Sienna. Paper: Arches cold-pressed 140 lb. or 300 lb., atleast two full sheets. Brushes: 1" or 3/4" flat, # 10 or #8 Round Sceptre 101 or Robert Simmons synthetic, #2 Robert Simmons 785 or a #2 CJAS Happy Rigger.
Palette (such as John Pike 20 wells), Miskit or other masking fluid, backing board and clips,water containers, HB pencil, facial tissue, natural sponge, rag orpaper towels, white vinyl eraser(Factis),spray bottle, watercolor pencils or caran d'ache set, wax paper, salt, coffee crystals, rubbing alcohol, your sketche sand/or photographic references of landscapes, pets, still life.
Lori Mitchell
- Animals
- Travel
- Landscape
- Faces and people (live model)
Trailer by Lori Mitchell
June 25–June 29 (5 days)
La Jolla Studio
$220 member/250 nonmember (includes model on 1 day)
Materials: Faber Castel PITT Artist Pens, waterproof—Black, Sepia, or Sanguine, or all three. There's a pack of four that has nib sizes superfine, fine, medium, and brush. One watercolor sketchbook (Moleskine has a nice one). Watercolor: If you have watercolors, just bring what you have. If you want to buy some, you can get the Prang brand, 16 standard colors set. It comes with a brush. I recommend you get an additional smaller brush and a square wash brush. Feel free to bring any pens or paper you would like to try. If you have a favorite travel, animal, or face photo, and it's a nice big, clear shot, bring it along. If not, photos will be supplied.
4. Mosaic Masterpieces, Ages 7—12
Ellen Schumacher
Create a picture or tell a story by making tiles into mosaic designs. How do you do that? Let Ellen show you. You will learn how to make mosaic arts in all kinds of shapes-squares, and triangles, stars and moons. Then you will glue, glue, glue and grout, grout, grout (a new word!) all the little pieces into MASTERPIECES! You'll learn how to make colorful mosaic designs, mirrors or drink coasters, flowerpots or vases, and even a flat wall piece to hang in your room. This class will be a lot of fun, so sign up early.
Mon–Tue, 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break with lunch supervision)
July 2–3 (2 days)
La Jolla Studio
$130 member/150 nonmember + $30 materials fee to be paid to instructor at first class meeting
5. The Art of Light, Ages 7—12 sorry this class is cancelled
Elijah Rubottom
Thu–Fri 10 AM–4 PM, (1 hour break with lunch supervision)
July 5–6 (2 days)
La Jolla Studio
$130 member/150 nonmember + $20 mat. fee to be paid to instructor at first class meeting
6. Land, Sea and Sky: Drawing in Nature with the Masters, Ages 7—12
Ellen Schumacher
Indulge your inner artist with this outdoor arts adventure at the La Jolla Cove while learning about the masters of art! You will create a journal of close-ups of flowers and other plants using chalk and oil pastel while learning about Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keefe and the plant and animal explorations of Lewis and Clark. Study the work of Impressionist painters Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh while making your own watercolor and acrylic landscapes. Learn about color theory and expressionism through the works of Henri Matisse. Each day will focus on a different master of arts; student artwork will be inspired by their style and media of choice. Once again, artists include: Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keeffe (botanical and flowers) Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh (impression and landscapes), Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo (Renaissance), Henri Matisse (expressionism and color theory).
Student of Ellen Schumacher
July 9–13 (5 days)
La Jolla Studio
$160 member/180 nonmember + $30 materials fee to be paid to instructor at first class meeting
7. Ceramics & Sculpture Workshop, 7–12 years
Ellen Schumacher
Be adventurous! Be imaginative! DIG IN AND JOIN THE FUN! Squish up that clay! Explore a variety of projects in basic hand-building with clay, creating large creatures, masks, and imaginary environments. There will be plenty of time on the potter's wheel for everyone to learn techniques in throwing a pot. Try your hand at abstract sculpture, too. Remember to wear old clothes; this can get messy—yes! But isn't that what adds to the fun?
Mon–Fri, 1–4 PM
July 9-13 (5 days)
La Jolla Studio
$180 member/200 nonmember + $30 materials fee to be paid to instructor at first class meeting (includes firing)
8. Portraits alla John Valadez sorry this class is cancelled.
Christina Snell
This summer the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego presents Santa Ana Condition: John Valadez 1976 to 2011, the first survey exhibition of this important Mexican-American artist and muralist. The Athenaeum collaborates with MCASD offering this portrait class for children. The class includes a guided and self-guided museum tour, free admission for the students and their parents during the entire week of the workshop, a and a showcase with a small reception of student work on Friday in the museum's beautiful coast room, where the artist will be present. The students will create portraits inspired by the exhibition, but also using their own sources. Museum reception will begin at 11:30 AM on Friday July 20.
John Valadez, Leed's Shoes, 2004, pastel on paper, 38¾ x 100 inches.Courtesy of the Robert Berman Gallery. © John Valadez
Mon–Fri, 9 AM–12 noon (lunch supervision available)
July 16-20 (5 days)
La Jolla Studio, 1008 Wall Street
$180 member/$200 nonmember
9. Still Life and Landscape alla John Valadez sorry this class is cancelled.
Christina Snell
The Athenaeum collaborates with MCASD offering this portrait class for children in conjunction with: Mexican-American artist John Valadez' exhibition at the museum. The class includes a guided and self-guided museum tour, free admission for the students and their parents during the entire week of the workshop, a and a showcase with a small reception of student work on Friday in the museum's beautiful coast room, where the artist will be present. The students will create still lifes and landscape drawings inspired by the exhibition, but also using La Jolla as their source. The museum reception will begin on Friday, July 20, at 1 PM.
John Valadez, Pool Party, 1987, pastel on paper, 107 X 69 inches.
Courtesy of the Cheech Marin Collection. © John Valadez
Mon-Fri, 1-4 PM
July 16-20 (5 Days)
La Jolla Studio, 1008 Wall Street
$180 member/$200 nonmember
10. Oil Pastel alla John Valadez
Susan Osborn
This summer the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, presents Santa Ana Condition: John Valadez 1976-2011 the first survey exhibition of this important Mexican-American artist and muralist. The Athenaeum's School of the Arts collaborated with MCASD by offering this oil pastel class which
includes guided tour by John Valadez of his exhibition, lecture tickets to John Valadez introduction lecture (July 19, 7PM at MCASD,) admission to the museum for the entire week, and instruction in oil pastel, a medium the artist favors. Still-life, landscape, portraits inspired by the exhibition, as well as technique, will be covered by the instructor.
Leeds Shoes by John Valadez
10 AM–2:30 PM (1/2 hour break)
La Jolla Studio
$195 member/$210 nonmember
Materials: Digital Camera (optional); Cray Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels box of 24 (minimum) White Sennelier Oil Pastel; Bristol or Strathmore 100 lb 14” x 17”( or larger) paper either Vellum or Smooth; cotton rags; straight edge razor blade; old paint brushes; china markers; Ebony Design Drawing Pencil (Strathmore or Prismacolor); Small container for mineral spirits; Odorless Mineral spirits; optional: Acrylic paints, canvas.
11. Urban Art & Women Artist
Rivian Bütikofer
Two of the most influential art movements today undoubtedly are URBAN ART (or STREET ART) and WOMEN MAKING ART!
In this exciting new workshop you will gain an understanding of what constitutes URBAN ART, from where did it originate, & why it is impacting "FINE ART" all over the world with Urban Artists becoming part of major museum collections, & then, if you wish, apply selective elements to your own work. STREET ART or URBAN ART is much more than "gang graffiti" as you will see! Some of the dynamic artists you will meet are: Basquiat, Shepard Fairey, Swoon, Bansky, Christian Guemy alias C215, Lady Pink etc. In any case, you will be able to talk to your "Kids" & GrandKids" about CONTEMPORARY ART. Since the late 1960s, when the feminist art movement can be said to have emerged, women have been particularly interested in what makes them different from males—what makes women artists and their art different from male artists and their art. Whether you are Male or Female you will love looking at all of the marvelous WOMEN ARTISTS and getting great ideas from their ART to apply to your own. Some examples of Women Masters that we will look at are: Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler, Annette Messager, Cindy Sherman, Kiki Smith, Wangechi Mutu. Each student will receive a color CD with images of the masters, and other artists, whose work we will look at, along with a packet of handouts, including helpful information and ideas. If you have questions, feel free to e-mail Rivian at 4choux@sbcglobal.net or via http:/www.rivianbutikofer.com, http://www.rivianbutikoferphotography.com, or http://rivian-shareart.blogspot.com. Appropriate for all ages over twelve and all levels of expertise. This would be great class to take with your child or grandchild.
Women's World by Rivian Bütikofer
July 30–August 2 (4 days)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$230 member/260 nonmember + $10 mat. fee
Materials: This is a mixed media studio workshop, where you will have the opportunity to work with stencils, photo transfer, paint, spray paint, collage…whatever interests you. Minimum studio time 3 1/2 hours per day. Approximately one hour per day will be spnet looking at DVDs, books and discussion. Materials list will be sent after registration.
12. Figure/Flower Painting/Drawing
Stephanie Goldman
*Please email the Stephanie with any questions you may have.
Stephanie Goldman
August 6–10 (5 days)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$290 member/320 nonmember (includes model)
Materials: You do not need to buy everything on this list. Only buy materials that relate to the medium you plan to work with or bring your own supplies. Canvas: a variety of sizes - panels or stretched canvas; all canvases should be toned with a medium gray or any medium value color, as all work will be done under artificial light. Variety of Brushes: filbert #2 and #4 and bristle blend rounds, #1, 2, and 3 (several of each is recommended), the filbert for massing in large areas and rounds for refining shapes and more precise work. Oil paint (palette consists of a warm and cool variation of every color except orange): Burnt Umber, *Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, *Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Lemon, *Cadmium Green Pale, Viridian, Cerulean Blue, *Ultramarine Blue, Magenta, Dioxazine Purple, *Titanium White, Ivory Black, and any special colors you like. Palette: 11" x 14" or larger, wood or glass. (Plastic palette saver is most convenient to keep your palette in.) Palette knives, Viva brand paper towels, Liquin or Gamblin stand oil, palette cups, odorless mineral spirits, sketchbook, 4B pencil, razor blade, kneaded eraser.
*Required colors for the class.
13. Basic Watercolor
Carol Curtis
Learn the basics with your own paint, paper, and brush, or we’ll supply them ($45). Portable and creative, watercolor is FUN. We will identify the basics that will allow you to be successful and then fly! Ready for more? We will explore composition and color. We will set up a still life and complete it, if necessary on Saturday. Bring a friend or mom or sister and make this summer the one that you remember forever!
Scallions by Carol Curtis
Tue–Sat 10AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
August 13–17 (5 days)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$270 member/300 nonmember + $5 mat. fee
14. Mythical Journey: Book and Box
Sibyl Rubottom
Spine, head, tail, text, structure, image—explore all aspects on your book arts journey. Making books by hand is a rewarding creative pursuit, from simple pamphlets to more complex structures. This August we have a unique opportunity to spend a whole week creating our own artists’ books and boxes in which to store them. You needn’t travel far to take an incredible journey into the wonderful world of books arts. In our book arts camp you will learn to make a travel book that maps your own journeys, real or imagined. First, you will explore various bindings and techniques, from collage to painting, simple print techniques, paper cutting, and more, to make your own travel journal. Then you will make simple box constructions to store treasures from your journey. Take advantage of this week as a “working sabbatical” to reinvent and refresh your creativity. Finally take the time to complete a project from beginning to end. Beginners will learn the basics and graduate with many new skills. Those with previous experience will learn new techniques and refine your skills.
Sibyl Rubottom
Mon–Fri, 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
Aug. 20–24 (5 days)
La Jolla Studio
$270 member/300 nonmember + $20 mat. fee to be paid to instructor at first class meeting
Materials:The materials fee of $20 covers all supplies.
15. Creative Experiments in Watercolor sorry this class is cancelled.
Cynthia Triplett
For both beginners and experienced painters, this two-day weekend workshop will provide exciting and intriguing exploratory approaches to watercolor painting. Join us in a friendly and encouraging group and practice modified pouring, pressing, rolling and sprinkling watercolor washes into surface textures. Step-by-step, guided instruction in the key points of organized, simplified compositions will be given as you develop your watercolor paintings from supplied reference material, or your own sketches. Class critiquing will be presented in a positive, constructive manner that reinforces your new skills in experimentation and your existing style of painting.
Drawing Down the Moon by Cynthia Triplett
Sat–Sun, 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
June 16–17 (2 days)
La Jolla Studio
$130 member/150 nonmember
Materials: The following supply list is suggested for those who are buying new supplies. You may bring basic painting supplies if you have already painted. Paint: professional grade tube colors-Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Permanent Rose, Winsor Red, Cadmium Yellow Light (Pale), New Gamboge, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, French Ultramarine Blue, Winsor Green (blue shade), Sap Green, Quinacrodone Sienna. Paper: Arches cold-pressed 140 lb. or 300 lb., at least two full sheets. Brushes: 1" or 3/4" flat, # 10 or #8 Round Sceptre 101 or Robert Simmons synthetic, #2 Robert Simmons 785 or a #2 CJAS Happy Rigger. Palette (such as John Pike 20 wells), Miskit or other masking fluid, backingboard and clips, water containers, HB pencil, facial tissue, natural sponge, rag or paper towels, white vinyl eraser(Factis),spraybottle, watercolor pencils or caran d'ache set, wax paper, salt, coffee crystals, rubbing alcohol, your sketches and/or photographic references of landscapes, pets, still life.
16. Basic Watercolor
Carol Curtis
Learn the basics with your own paint, paper, and brush, or we'll supply them ($45). Portable and creative, watercolor is FUN. We will identify the basics that will allow you to be successful and then fly! Ready for more? We will explore composition and color. We will set up a still life and complete it, if necessary on Saturday. Bring a friend or mom or sister and make this summer the one that you remember forever
Carol Curtis
Sat–Sun 10AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
June 23–24 (2 days)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$140 member/160 nonmember
17. Chinese Calligraphic Abstract Art Workshop
Jean Shen
Klee, Miró, Magritte, Matisse, and Calder, among others, usedgouache (pronounced goo-ash), a colorful medium that is ravishing to the eye for its vivid, delicate, and stable colors. Jewel-like, velvety, and versatile, gouache allows for refined color mixing and opacity as well as transparency. Its bright hues are found as vibrant as ever in the masterpieces of Illumination, in Persian and Indian miniature paintings, and at the French Court in the famed Les très riches heures du Duc de Berry. Gouache (also called opaque watercolor) allows for refined color mixing, elegant and delicate iconography, as well as modern and original creations. This class will pioneer this fascinating medium seen in Kathleen Marshall’s recent exhibition, Still in Paris, in the Main Gallery of the Athenaeum. This workshop will open a new field of expression for the beginner, enlarge the field of play for the practicing painter, and provide a new appreciation for this unique medium.
Eternity Seal by Jean Shen
July 7–8, (2 days)
La Jolla Studio
$ 130 member/150 nonmember
Materials: Please bring to the workshop the following items: Three water containers (such as margarine-size plastic containers); a watercolor palette or several plastic or ceramic plates for mixing colors; a pad of newsprint at least 12” x 18”, a stack of newspaper; a piece of black felt material, which is available at fabric stores, approximately 4”wide to cover the table where you work. Email Jean Shen for a list of Chinese art supplies which are available for purchase at the first class: jbrushwrk@aol.com.
18. Drawing Refresher Workshop
Irina Gronborg
Enjoy a day reviewing the basic methods and strategies of drawing and quick sketching. This workshop is designed as a refresher for painters and advanced students and an introduction to the basic techniques of drawing for beginners. Through examples and demonstrations we will concentrate on finding proportion, developing shading, establishing just enough perspective, recognizing negative shapes, and developing a quick, fluid contour line. To see how these basic techniques are applied to a broad range of subjects, we will draw a variety of subjects: a simple object, a more complex still life, and a clothed model. A busy, productive day! Questions: igronborg@sbcglobal.net.
Serra Museum by Irina Gronborg
August 18 (1 day)
La Jolla Studio
$100 member/120 nonmember
Materials: Beginners: 9" x 12" sketchbook or drawing pad. 4B graphite pencil and sharpener. Kneaded and plastic erasers. Continuing and advanced students: Please bring your favorite sketchbook, pencils, pens, and erasers.
19. Travel Sketchbook
Irina Gronborg
Prepare to travel near or far with a sketchbook so that any trip becomes special and memorable. Learn to record famous landmarks and landscapes and discover new perspectives, in your unique and personal style. Irina Gronborg travels locally and abroad, never without a sketchbook. In this class she will review basic drawing skills with an emphasis on line and composition. Demonstrations will include sketching intimate settings and grand vistas, gardens, people, and architecture, and ways of composing a page incorporating written observations. She will share her travel sketchbooks and tips for making a sketchbook an indispensable record of any trip. We will meet in the beautiful Alcazar Gardens in the heart of Balboa Park for introductions and spend the two days like tourists-visiting and sketching San Diego's parks, museums, shops, and cafes.
Balboa Park, Lily Pond by Irina Gronborg
Mon–Tue, 10AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
June 25–26 (2 days)
On Location, Balboa Park, Alcazar Gardens
$130 member/150 nonmember
Materials: Your materials should be small and lightweight. Sketchbook no larger than 7" x 9", a graphite pencil 2B or 4B, a pencil sharpener, an eraser, and a couple of pens. Also needed: a portable chair, hat, sunscreen, water, and lunch.
20. Trees of Balboa Park
Irina Gronborg
Spend a day in our beautiful Balboa Park and learn to capture large, complex trees in small sketches in your sketchbook. We will meet in Balboa Park in the Desert Garden on Park Blvd.
July 9 (1 day)
On Location, Balboa Park, Desert Garden
$100 member/120 nonmember
Materials: Bring pencil (4B graphite), sharpener, eraser, sketchbook of any size, lightweight chair, sun protection, water and picnic lunch.
21. Quick & Easy: Pen & Ink & Watercolor sorry this class is full.
Lori Mitchell
We will meet in Balboa Park and draw buildings, people and landscapes on the go. We will be working on getting quick studies in Pen and Ink and then we will add watercolor. This is a great technique to learn for travel sketchbooks, greeting cards, or adding a little custom painting to your scrapbook, blog or website. We will meet in front of the Old Globe Theater. The Old Globe is located in Balboa Park, right off El Prado, between the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Man. Right by the dome seen pictured above.
Balboa Park Dome by Lori Mitchell
Sat–Sun, 10AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
July 14–15 (2 days)
On Location, Balboa Park in front of the Old Globe Theater
$130 member/150 nonmember Materials: Faber Castel Pitt Artist pens, waterproof. Black or Sepia. There’s a pack of 4 that has nib sizes super fine, fine, medium, and brush. 1 watercolor sketchbook, about 5" x 8" is good for outdoors. (Moleskine has a nice one) Watercolor: If you have watercolors, just bring what you have. If you need to buy some, you can get the Prang brand, 16 standard colors set or upgrade to a good travel set by Winsor & Newton. Both usually come with a brush. I recommend you get an additional round brush (6 or 8) and a square wash brush (about 1/2 inch). Feel free to bring any pens or paper you would like to try. Be prepared for the weather with a hat, a folding chair, water and sunscreen. There are a couple places to get something to eat but sometimes the lines are long so feel free to bring a lunch.
22. Plein Air in the Golden Hour
Ken Goldman
Artists enjoy painting the golden hour because everything becomes progressively more interesting and exciting as shadows lengthen and one is forced to work quickly. Daily demonstrations in oil, pastel, and watercolor will be short to allow students time to work. Since instruction is individual, artists at any level may participate and paint whatever type of scene they prefer. On the first day we will meet at Kate Sessions Park, 5115 Soledad Road, Pacific Beach, on grass next to turnaround. Class size is limited.
Mon–Fri, 4–7 PM
August 6–10 (5 days)
On Location, Starting at Kate Sessions Park
5115 Soledad Road, Pacific Beach—Meet on grass next to turnaround
$160 member/180 nonmember
23. Plein Air Painting sorry this class is cancelled.
Catherine Grawin
Come enjoy three days of painting en plein air (open air)—a perfect mix of artistic expression and love for nature and the outdoors. The methods covered in class will remove the mystery and typical anxieties associated with outdoor painting. A limited class size insures individual attention and critiques. Emphasis is on loose, colorful brushwork, developing individual style and the pure joy of creating! Oils or Acrylics. Open to experienced and/or beginning painters. Instructor demonstrations, discussions, and handouts include: how to select the view, develop a composition, identify values and mass shapes, explore color themes and harmonies, create atmosphere, sense of space and capture believable light.
Wed–Fri, 8AM–12 noon
August 22–24 (3 days)
On Location, Meet at the Athenaeum
$140 member/160 nonmember + $5 mat. fee
Materials: Portable Field Easel or Pochade Box with Paint Palette; Suggested Oil or Acrylic Colors* Cadmium Yellow Pale; Alizarin Crimson (or Red Rose Deep/similar); Cadmium Yellow Orange; Ultramarine Blue; Viridian Green; Cadmium Red Light; Cerulean Blue; Titanium White; Odorless Turpenoid*: enough for painting and cleaning up. Water for Acrylic painters; Refined Linseed Oil* or a preferred medium; Palette Knife: 1 medium size; Palette Cups: 2 for Turpenoid and/or linseed oil*; Charcoal:Vines Extra-Soft Charcoal for drawing on canvas; Brushes (oil/acrylic) hog hair, natural bristle; As many and the best quality you can afford; 1 or 2 each; Flats #2, #4, #6, #8, #10; Canvas sizes: no larger than 11 x 14”; bing at least 2-3 canvases for the day; Sketch book, small; Sharp graphite pencil for thumbnail sketches and notes; Paper towels and plastic shopping bag for disposal; Shoulder bag or backpack to carry supplies; Hat, sunscreen, drinking water and lunch; Optional: Camera, folding campstool, sherpa.
*Students working with acrylic paint will substitute water for the turpentine and linseed oil. Contact Catherine with any questions at adlib@roadrunner.com.
59. Life Drawing (Long & Short Pose)
60. Life Drawing (Long & Short Pose)
No Instruction—Pam Whidden, monitor
This Sunday class is for artists who want to draw or paint from the same life model in a short or long pose. There will be several poses and models throughout the eight weeks. A monitor will be present at each class to arrange the schedule and the model's poses. Walk-in students are welcome.
Sunday Sketch Class by Ken Goldman
59. Life Drawing (Long & Short Pose)
No Instruction—Pam Whidden, monitor
Sundays, 11 AM–3 PM (4 hours)
June 3–July 1 (5 weeks)
San Diego/ Park Blvd Studio
$110 member/130 nonmember; $25 member/27 nonmember per class
60. Life Drawing (Long & Short Pose)
No Instruction—Pam Whidden, monitor
Sundays, 11 AM–3 PM (4 hours)
July 8–Aug 5 (5 weeks)
San Diego/ Park Blvd Studio
$110 member/130 nonmember; $25 member/27 nonmember per class
Materials: Bring preferred materials.
61. Sketching & Designing Space with Multiple Figures & Elements and Principles of Design
Ken Goldman
For many beginners, it is tempting to be overly literal about figure drawing. Detailed study is important when there is unlimited time, but during our four days (with nude and clothed models) and one day without a model, we will focus primarily on effective ways to simplify and depict the figure in terms of gesture, rhythm, design, flat shapes and simplified light/dark areas (using pencil, charcoal, pen/wash drawings and certain simple measuring techniques.) The live poses will range in length from 2 - 20 minutes. If you participate in figure sketch groups, what we do in this workshop will add a whole new dimension to your maximization of a single page. Deeper study of anatomy can be shared on a "want to know" basis. During the fifth day we will put on our creative hats using accumulated sketches as a basis for creating unique figure compositions (based on good design strategies taught in the afternoon class). Take the lessons learned by creating dynamic composition from live models into enlivening and recomposing interesting photos or non-objective designs as well. Using the 7 Elements and 8 Principles of Design, Ken will introduce a wide range of ways to translate your morning's figures or your interesting photos and sketches into successful, dynamic paintings. Color sketches, value sketches, overlays, photoshop and iPad programs all offer excellent possibilities for "mapping out" design strategies but will be offered individually, according each person's technical skill level, so no one need feel under-qualified. All mediums are welcome as I like variation in my workshops and will demonstrate in whichever you bring. Please check my website www.goldmanfineart to see if there is a particular approach you would like to try and email me beforehand with any questions.
Life Class by Ken Goldman
Mon–Fri, 9:30 AM–3 PM (1/2 hour break)
June 4–8 (5 days)
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$290 member/320 nonmember (includes model) Materials: Bring your own favorite materials or try my supplies which are listed below:
Drawing board with clips; 18” x 24” Newsprint and regular 18” x 24” drawing pad; Vine Charcoal sticks–Soft; General brand Charcoal Pencil-4B with a razor for sharpening; HB and 2B pencils with a razor for sharpening; Kneaded eraser; small sketch book for ideas; If you are more advanced and want to try my ink and pastel technique please order the following: 3 each - sheets pastel paper; 10344-2220-Strathmore 400 Artagain - single sheet - Gotham Grey-19" x 25"; 10344-2350 -Strathmore 400 Artagain–single sheet-Moonstone-19" x 25"; Foam Core with clips to hold the Artagain paper- 20 x 26" - 3/16" thick; 2 each—Water soluble Calligraphy Pens (Also bring a #8 pointed watercolor brush and a container for water); 20820-2003—Doubleheader Calligraphy Markers—Black; http://www.dickblick.com/zz208/20/; Colored Pastels: Bring 1 Set (any small set you already have containing some light colors is OK); or buy one of the following various sized kits: 20201-1409 Conte Color Pastels–set of 12 portrait colors; 20201-1109 Conte Color Pastels - assortment of 24; 20201-1209 Conte Color Pastels- assortment of 48; http://www.dickblick.com/zz202/01/ Artagain Pastel paper, Conte Color; pastels and Calligraphy pens can be obtained at Dick Blick's STORE or in advance ONLINE or by calling the Dick Blick Order Department 800-828-4548. Use the product # when ordering.
62. Portraiture sorry this class is cancelled.
Neil Shigley
The human face conveys every emotion. Portraiture has been an important part of art for centuries. This class will focus on portraiture. A great portrait not only captures a likeness but also captures some part of the human. Using several mediums we will work with models to capture a likeness. Anatomy, lighting and drawing techniques will be covered. Any level of drawing is welcome.
Eddie by Neil Shigley
Mon–Thu, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM (1 hour break)
June 11–14 (4 days)
Limited to 12 students
San Diego, Park Blvd Studio
$270 member/300 nonmember (includes model)
63. Painting in a Series—Developing a Body of Work sorry this class is cancelled.
Reed Cardwell
In this class students will experience the invaluable process of working on a series of paintings focusing on a singular idea or theme. They will select their idea in advance and discuss it with the instructor at the first class meeting. Then they will explore and develop their idea into a series of paintings throughout the course. The all day format encourages students to develop more than one painting in each class meeting. In this four week course, students can expect to complete a series of paintings comprising a body of work that expresses themselves as artists and their creative ideas about their subject matter. The course also includes instructor examples as well as individual and group critiques.
Reed Cardwell
Fridays, 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
June 15– July 6 (4 days)
San Diego/Park Blvd Studio
$215 member/245 nonmember
64. Project Completion Workshop
Alida Cervantes
This workshop will allow you to work on any unfinished projects you may have lying around, or begin any new projects you have not been able to start on your own. Any paintings you were never able to resolve or just never got to finishing, now is the time to finish them! Or if you have any new projects you want to start but have not been able to find the time or are not clear on how to begin, this is also your opportunity to do that. All levels and any media welcome!
Peliroja by Alida Cervantes
Mon–Thu, 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
June 18–21 (4 days)
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$215 member/245 nonmember
65. Drawing & Watercolor
Thia Nevius
Sailboat by Thia Nevius
Tue–Thu, 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
June 26–28 (3 days)
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$160 member/180 nonmember
66. Sketching & Watercolor in a Mixed Media Journal sorry this class is full
Jane LaFazio
There’s no substitute for learning to draw from real life objects, and that’s how we’ll start out. Jane will teach you her quick and intuitive method to drawing and watercolor. Each day, a new assignment/suggestion of what to draw, and a new mixed media technique to enhance your illustrated journal entries. Working in a 9” x12” (suggested size) journal, you’ll be drawing every day, designing the page as you draw. You’ll learn to depict a single object, and then look at it from different viewpoints to dissect it and create imaginative designs based on your realistic work. You’ll learn to create cool and sometimes meaningful backgrounds to enhance your drawings. You’ll be on your way to loving art journaling! Everyone has their own drawing style, just like handwriting, and Jane will help you to see and then record what you see on paper. This class welcomes beginners, and all levels. (Really, even if you haven't drawn since 3rd grade, Jane can teach you!)
Cactus by Jane LaFazio
Mon–Tue, 10 AM–4 PM
July 9–10 (2 days)
San Diego/ Park Blvd Studio
$130 member/150 nonmember + $5 mat. fee
Prudence Horne
Let's the paints flow and colors come alive. Painting with watercolors is magical. Learn watercolor techniques along with composition and color theory. We will paint still life's, landscapes and models. The classes will have a lot of energy, enthusiasm and fun. All levels welcome!
Currents by Prudence Horne
Mon–Fri, 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
July 16–20 (5 days)
Limited to 12 students
La Jolla Studio
$270 member/300 nonmember
Paper—Sennelier block 12" x 12", Arches cold-pressed 140 lb, Arches sketchbook, 4 full sheets of Arches cold-pressed 140 lb or Arches cold-pressed 300lb; Rag; Paper towels; Sponge; Brushes—there is a wide range, Blick Art sells watercolor brush sets , bring one #8 or #10 round.
68. Summer Still Life Workshop: Bright & Colorful
Pat Kelly
Paint from a colorful summer still life each day! Large or small you decide. Work on a series of small paintings or one large canvas over several days. In this workshop bright colors and a square format invite experimentation. Table top arrangements of plates, bowls and colorful fabrics present an opportunity to learn about perspective, composition and color. As the paintings are finished students will discuss creative issues and learn methods of self- critique. Pat especially welcomes beginning students as well as intermediate and advanced.
Tues–Fri, 9AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
July 23–27 (4 days)
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$270 member/300 nonmember
Materials: A $5 material fee to be paid to instructor at first class meeting; five 12" x12" canvases or one 24" x 24" or 36" x 36" canvas, half dozen brushes, white bristle flat or filbert, small and large. One medium size palette knife; small pointed round brush for detail size 2-4. Paper towels; odorless turpentine; cup for turpentine, large wooden palette; oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium Cadmium Lemon, Pthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Permalba White or Zinc Titanium blend, Cadmium Orange, jar with lid.
Catherine Grawin
Complete a painting-a-day! Painting alla Prima is a loose, wet-in-wet painting technique that is rapid and painterly. Come with an open mind and relaxed attitude to transcend some old ideas about representational art. This intense 3-day workshop is geared for the beginning painter as well as a refresher course for the experienced painter alike. Working from teacher-supplied subject matter (student supplied optional), including still life, landscape/seascape and figure, the class will explore classic composition armatures, how to design, add and edit subject material, blocking in massed shapes of value and color, color mixing with a simplified warm/cool palette and most importantly a focus on loose, stylistic brushwork.
Summer Peonies by Catherine Grawin
Tue–Thu, 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
July 31–Aug. 2 (3 days)
Limited to 12 students
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$180 member/200 nonmember + $5 mat. fee
70. Sticking With It
Pia Stern
The Athenaeum is pleased once again to welcome guest artist Pia Stern. This intensive four-day workshop is for intermediate and advanced students who are already well-versed in the techniques and materials of painting. Using the Buddhist principle of non attachment, we will investigate the possibilities of working and reworking the same canvas, creating a new painting each day. This workshop will be an excellent opportunity to explore the balance between "sticking to" and "letting go" while working on a large format. Discussions and individual guidance will aid us in developing and refining our work. We will be able to leave all our supplies in the studio for the duration of the workshop.
My Winter with Mondrian by Pia Stern
Mon–Thu, 10 AM–3 PM (1 hour break)
Aug 6–9 (4 days)
San Diego/Park Blvd Studio
$180 member/200 nonmember
Materials: Pencil; writing paper or notebook. Gesso; acrylic paint; and all basic painting supplies (palette & palette knives, water containers, a good variety of brush sizes, etc.). Any mixed media you would like (charcoal, pastels, ink, glue, etc.). Smock or painting clothes. Paper towels: Viva or Scott Rags. Digital camera suggested. One primed canvas, at least 3' x 4' or 4' x 4'.
71. Depth and Dimension sorry this class is cancelled.
Linda Luisi
Join us for some fun "eye-openers," including university-level lessons from The School of The Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) for beginner and experienced artists. Linda will guide you individually with several ways to learn perspective for deeper and "well-grounded" still lives, landscapes and even abstracts. We’ll have fun with this "deep" topic. Included: 3-D basics, highlights, shadows and the use of values. Many topics will be included in this class. Focus on those that interest you the most. Draw and paint: abstract shapes, people, wildlife, still-life subjects, draped cloth, clouds, gardens, fountains, elegant arches, and other scenes. Learn the proper size and placement of people, animals and buildings in your setting. This workshop is helpful for sketching interiors, landscape designs and travel sketching. Realistic, Impressionist, Expressionist and even Abstract Art will gain dimension with these simple concepts that give you more control. Once you know the rules, you may depart from them at will. We will discuss the pros and cons from departing from the "rules." There will be handouts especially prepared for this class. You will have the opportunity to bring other art to discuss (or work on) in class to improve depth. Appropriate for adults and teens.
Arches by Linda Luis
Mon–Fri, 10 AM–4 PM (1 hour break)
Aug. 13–17 (5 days)
Park Blvd. Studio
$270 member/300 nonmember + $5 mat. fee to be paid to instructor at first class meeting
Materials: This class is not limited to a specific media. Linda was originally trained in oils, then for 30 years she adapted those techniques to acrylic painting, so for those who wish to work with acrylics, bring acrylics or your choice of media (oils, pastels, charcoals, colored pencils, watercolors, etc.). Be sure to bring soft pencils (such as #4B or #6B), eraser, blending stump (or tissues), ruler, and plain paper or sketchpad (9" x 12" or larger.
72. Bold Strokes in Watermedia
Elaine Harvey
The most exciting watercolor paintings are produced with passion, spontaneity, and imagination. Or is it planning, composition, and skill? This class will examine various methods and approaches with the goal of producing more dramatic and exciting paintings, gaining confidence, and truly enjoying the painting process. Daily demos, assisted painting time, and critiques will be provided.
Elaine Harvey
Mon–Thurs, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM (1 hour break)
Aug. 20–23 (4 days)
San Diego/Park Blvd
$215 member/245 nonmember + $10 mat. fee
Materials: You should bring your usual watercolor and/or fluid acrylic paints and palette, (you may work in either watercolor or acrylic or both) 3 or more full sheets of 140 pound watercolor paper, a selection of soft watercolor type brushes in round and flat styles and various sizes, a painting board or other support for your paper, spring clips, two water containers, rags, a roll of toilet tissue, an old bath towel, acrylic gel or fluid matte medium, and any other watermedia materials you may wish to use, plus sketches, photos, or clippings for reference material. Further suggestions regarding materials: Fresh, good quality tube watercolor paint and lots of it. I generally use Winsor Newton or Daniel Smith, and the following basic colors: Phthalo blue, Ultramarine blue, Quinacridone pink or magenta, Quinacridone red, Burnt sienna, Quinacridone gold, Lemon yellow, Phthalo green, Viridian, plus a variety of other favorite colors. Adding one or more unfamiliar colors also adds excitement. A tube of white gouache is useful to lighten or cover watercolor; Fluid Acrylic; Fluid acrylic is more intense at flowing consistency than is tube acrylic. The following four pigments will produce a wide variety of hues: phthalo blue, quinacridone magenta, quinacridone gold, titanium white. Liquid watercolors and acrylic inks are also acceptable for the class and produce exciting results. Be sure to include one 1 1/2" or larger flat brush and one large round brush in your collection. One small pointed round and/or a "liner" or "rigger" is also useful; Watercolor palettes should be large and have a cover to retain moisture. Acrylic painters can use disposable or covered palettes and cups, butcher trays, foam plates, etc. Acrylic gel or fluid medium is used for collaging and also for resist effects. Optional materials include watercolor crayons and pencils, masking fluid, metallic paints and anything else you may wish to explore or share.
73. Art Appreciation sorry this class is cancelled.
Elizabeth Washburn
Elizabeth Washburn
Aug. 27–31 (5 days)
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio
$270 member/300 nonmember
Materials: Disposable paper palette (or any palette, this just makes clean up easier); -Brushes: Get a variety of sizes i.e. a liner brush, 1/4" flat or filbert, 1/2" flat or filbert, 1"-2" flat or filbert and whatever else you have; Gamsol or turpenoid; Sketchbook 11" x 14" or larger NO NEWSPRINT PLEASE; Pencils, pens and/or charcoal (please have charcoal or pencils for sure); eraser; oil paint: titanium white, cadmium yellow medium, cadmium yellow light, cadmium red light, ultramarine blue, pthalo blue, raw umber, red-oxide (sometimes called Indian Red), magenta and raw sienna; cotton rags (old t-shirts etc.); yogurt cups with lids; canvas: Quantity of 3–9" x12" and/or 11" x14" canvas boards; canvas: one stretched canvas (11" x 14") PLEASE WAIT TO BUY THIS ONE. I WANT TO ALK WITH STUDENTS FIRST ABOUT SIZE AND QUALITY.
Back to top