Adult Classes in Collingswood
Drawing skills are essential in order to excel in any other 2 & 3 dimensional art media. This course is ideal for artists at the beginning of their creative endeavors and also for those looking to reconnect with their abilities. This class, open to all levels, is designed to instruct the student in the fundamental techniques of drawing. Individual attention will be given to each student so that he or she may develop at his or her own pace. Students will investigate the idea of drawing as a foundation of painting as well as its importance in the making of all art.
Charcoal Sticks Willow or Vine: medium to hard
Charcoal Sticks Compressed: Hard and soft; round or square sticks
Graphite or ebony pencils
Hb ---- H-----6b; assorted through these leads
Charcoal pencils - Hard and soft
Chamois Cloth or Paper Towels
Shading Stump or Q-Tips
Erasers: Gum or Kneaded, Pink, Staedler plastic white/yellow
Newsprint: 2-4 pads, 18x24 no smaller
Drawing Board that will hold 18x24 paper
Memory and or Sketchbook 8.5”x11”or larger
Man made and natural items each week so that we all can enjoy and explore together. So pull out those broken, tired, old and strange items-trash picking is encouraged!
Charcoal Sticks Compressed: Hard and soft; round or square sticks
Graphite or ebony pencils
Hb ---- H-----6b; assorted through these leads
Charcoal pencils - Hard and soft
Chamois Cloth or Paper Towels
Shading Stump or Q-Tips
Erasers: Gum or Kneaded, Pink, Staedler plastic white/yellow
Newsprint: 2-4 pads, 18x24 no smaller
Drawing Board that will hold 18x24 paper
Memory and or Sketchbook 8.5”x11”or larger
Masking Tape: 1 or 2 rolls
Sand paper: block or pad
Rags for end-of-class clean up
This will be an outdoor painting course open to all Painting and Drawing Mediums. We will explore South Jersey’s country landscapes and cityscapes with an emphasis on individual interpretation and direction. Classes will include demonstrations using various techniques of watercolor, oil, acrylic and drawing mediums. This class is for those interested in getting their feet wet painting from direct observation of nature and more advanced students wishing to hone their skills. In inclement weather, class will meet at Perkins Center for the Arts. A list of the sites and directions will be provided via e-mails collected at the first class.
Whatever medium you choose water color, oil painting, drawing, pastel, this is a partial list of things to bring and consider for this class. It is geared for those of you who have some painting experience and I am assuming you already have basic supplies in the medium of your choice. I communicate all the places we will meet through email along with directions and maps so send me your email. Everyone should bring a chair, support to work on (easel, board etc.), water to drink, hat or umbrella, water to paint with if you are using water colors. Water Color H pencil /Brushes of your choice for water color /Palette /Paper towels /Water to paint with Basic Colors : sap green, yellow ochre, cadmium yellow, cadmium red medium, alizarin crimson, burnt umber, burnt sienna, viridian green, ultramarine blue or French ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, cerulean blue, Prussian blue Water container, Water color paper or water color block, (arches cold pressed), if paper torn in sheets a board to mount it on and tape. Oils Colors : sap green, yellow ochre, cadmium yellow, cadmium red medium, alizarin crimson, burnt umber, burnt sienna, viridian green, ultramarine blue or French ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, cerulean blue, Prussian blue Oil brushes some bristle but I mostly use soft synthetic white hair brushes similar to those used for water color. Wooden or disposable palette, medium cups, linseed oil and odorless turpentine, paper towels Portable easel or French easel box Masters Brush Soap Drawing The medium is up to you pastel, charcoal, graphite sticks. Soft pencils (B) Drawing pad, kneaded eraser
Bring in the materials supplies you'd like to work with...paint, ink, chalk, cut paper, found objects, adhesive etc. All projects will be individualized to your own preference. Come and explore, create, collage or just paint, draw, or work in pastel. All media and levels are welcome to join this class.
1. A basic set of acrylic paints (avoid the cheapest brands, go for a mid priced set like Windsor Newton Galleria or something comparable)
2. Various brushes (can be inexpensive set especially for beginners)
3. 2 containers for water
4. Paper towels or cleaning cloths
5. Any kind of surface or dish for paint pallets ( disposable is good)
6. Stretched canvas or canvas board any size, (but for beginners something like 9x12 /11x14 is a good size)
7. Two plastic containers for water and a roll of paper towels.
8. Masters Brush Soap
