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SUMMER CLASSES and WORKSHOPS

Sailor's Valentines: Workshop
Sandy Moran

September 9 & 11 / 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Members: $700   Non-members: $725

    The September Workshop will study and practice shapes and applications of various sea shells as well as various methods of creating flowers from shells. The students will create a valentine using a varied color palette. A handmade mahogany case, sea shells, tools and all other materials are provided.

Sea, Sand & Sky: Pastel Workshop
Robert Carsten, PSA
Saturday & Sunday, September 6 & 7 / 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Members: $250   Non-members: $275    All Levels

    The motif of beaches and coves has been a strong attraction to artists over the centuries. This fun, energetic and educational workshop will focus on achieving a multitude of atmospheric effects, compositions and color notations in small, rapid studies, which in themselves can be breathtaking achievements. Robert will demonstrate and discuss pointers in creating enlarged, dynamic pastel paintings from visual information garnered from these small works. He will also discuss how to avoid the pitfalls in taking photo references, getting the most from on-site work, and how to use both together to create stunning, well-composed work. Techniques, practical advice, critiques and lots of painting time will be available. Weather permitting, the class will work outside (plein air).

Landscape Painting in Oils
Robert Douglas Hunter
Tues, Wed, Thurs, September 9 - 11 / 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Members: $500   Non-members: $525

Three days of painting with Robert Douglas Hunter will be devoted to better enabling the student’s ability to see nature as a whole, with all of the parts related to the overall view. In other words, the definition of an impressionist observation. The workshop will be held in Walpole; directions will be given upon registration.

FALL CLASSES

ENAMELING
Lois Grebe
3 weeks / Mondays, Sept 22 - Oct 6 / 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Members: $145     Non-members $165    (Includes $35 materials fee)

Enameling is the ancient art of fusing powdered glass on metal (copper or fine silver). There are so many techniques and possibilities of creating beautiful jewelry, sculptures or wall pieces. This intensive three-week course will enable students to explore and learn many processes or concentrate on a particular technique. If you are a newcomer – expect to be astounded at what is possible. If you have some experience and want to expand on that, you will have great opportunities. Techniques that will be covered include cloisonné, sifting, stencils, foils and sgraffito. This is a seductive media, so expect to be caught in the fire of excitement.

HIGH SCHOOL PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
Dan Springer
8 weeks / Mondays, Sept 22 - Nov 24 / 3:30 - 5 pm
Members: $85     Non-members: $105      No classes Oct 13 and Nov 10
 
For high school students who plan to apply to art school, this class will help focus and enrich your portfolio while learning what art schools are looking for and how to prepare for the application process. Sessions include a personalized portfolio development plan with a critique of present portfolio work and assessment of what’s needed for a complete presentation, options and techniques for taking slides, tips on writing high-quality essays, discussions about various art schools, colleges and universities, stress-reduction strategies, and a review of new work produced to enhance a final portfolio.

BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – DSLR CAMERAS
Stan Godwin
8 weeks / Mondays, Sept 22 - Nov 24 / 3 - 5 pm
Members: $105      Non-members: $125          All Levels     No classes Oct 13 and Nov 10

This class will concern itself with the use of digital SLR cameras and the capture, archiving, editing and output of images.  Time will be spent on the visual expression of photography and how to create your own visual style. The ideal student will have basic camera skills and a rudimentary knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. Students will be encouraged to work with the RAW file format for optimum image quality and output. The class will look closely at exposure and composition modifiers and how to integrate them into the final product. Photoshop will be used for in-class discussions and demonstrations. There will be field trips, weather and light permitting.

 
ART TO START
Christy King
7 weeks / Mondays, Sept 22 - Nov 17 / 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Members: $95   Non-members: $115        
No classes Oct 13 and Nov 10         Materials fee: $20
This class is designed for those who would like to try art lessons, but are unsure where to begin. Learn about the fundamental elements and princliples of art and discover a variety of materials used in artistic expression-- pencils, charcoal, ink, watercolor and oils. Explore the possibilities of drawing and painting with basic lessons using these varied mediums. Materials provided.

INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING      NEW!
Leslie Kramer
4 weeks / Mondays, Oct 20 - Nov 17 / 12 - 3 pm
Members: $110     Non-members $130       All Levels No class Nov 10    
Materials Fee: $35 (payable to instructor)
Learn drypoint, one of the most direct printmaking methods, combined with chine colle, an elegant method of adding color to your prints using ink. Lines will be drawn directly on Plexiglas or copper plates with a pointed stylus to create the image. Japanese rice paper and found papers will be used as well as painterly techniques of monoprinting to add color and texture to your prints. An additional technique to explore is collagraph, in which the artist composes the printing matrix using collage material and glue on cardboard. This class, appropriate for all levels, features individual attention from the instructor.

 

CREATIVE PATHWAYS IN PAINTING       NEW!
Christy King
8 weeks / Tuesdays, Sept 23 - Nov 11 / 10 am - Noon
Members: $105     Non-members: $125          Materials fee: $20
Painting is one of the most traditional of art forms used for expression in established styles, but it can also launch a variety of creative methods through experimentation with other materials. The artist can manipulate these materials in a variety of ways to create a spontaneous effect within a certain structure or design. This pathway is both the joy and challenge in creativity. In this class students will develop painting skills while exploring the use of additional materials for their unique expressions. Materials are provided.

FUNDAMENTAL DRAWING       NEW!
Michael Giaquinto
8 weeks / Tuesdays, Sept 23 - Nov 11 / 3 - 5 pm
Members: $105    Non-members: $125              All Levels

This class is for both beginners and for those with drawing experience, who wish to improve their drawing skills. Focus on the fundamentals and basic elements by drawing still life objects such as boxes, apples, even the shirt off Michael’s back!  Develop an understanding of composition and use of line with individualized instruction as needed for your level of drawing skill. Enjoy an artisitc atmosphere with people who want to draw for the sake of drawing. Materials needed are a 14” x 18” drawing pad; pencils: HB, 2B, 4B and 6B; gum or kneaded eraser; blending stump.

 
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Kely Knowles
5 weeks /  Wednesdays, Oct 1 -  29 / 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Members: $95      Non-members: $115         All Levels
Develop watercolor and drawing techniques through visual exercises in design and color theory with demonstrations to illustrate various concepts.  All levels of painting are fostered and encouraged through group and individual experiences. Discover the joys of watercolor in a quiet, relaxed environment with classical music.

 

 
FOUNDATIONS OF CALLIGRAPHY
Rick Paulus
8 weeks / Wednesdays, Sept 24 - Nov 12 / 1 - 3 pm
Members: $105    Non-members: $125     All Levels  
Materials fee: $15 (payable to instructor at beginning of class)

This course is based on Charles Pearce’s wonderful instructional, “The Little Manual of Calligraphy.” Students will study the structure of the alphabet through an introduction to the foundational, italic and uncial hands. Through the process of studying these hands and sample pieces by contemporary masters, students will explore a variety of mediums, as well as layout and design considerations.

BEGINNER JEWELRY / METALSMITHING       NEW!
Jesse Horowitz
8 weeks / Wednesdays, Sept 24 - Nov 12 / 6 - 8 pm
Members: $105      Non-members: $125     Tool kits: $40
An introductory class in the ancient art of metalsmithing and jewelry making, this course teaches the fundamentals of sawing, filing and texturing metals. Jump rings, rivets and forging will also be covered. At their own pace, each student will create several small, self-designed projects, ranging from earrings and bracelets to rings, ornaments and key chains. Instructor will bring supplies for tool kits; students need to furnish a box for tools and projects- a tackle box works well. Sterling silver sheet and wire, and additional saw blades will be available at the class.

WHEEL-THROWN POTTERY
Nat Doane
8 weeks / Wednesdays, Sept 24 - Nov 12 / 6 - 8 pm
Members: $210    Non-members: $230    Beginning / Intermediate 
(Materials fee of $45 included in cost)
Suitable for beginners or intermediate pottery students, this class will cover the fundamentals of throwing on a potter’s wheel. Beginning students will be introduced to the basic visual and technical issues involving ceramic forms. With consultation with the instructor, intermediate students can develop a plan for their own projects.  Through demonstrations and individual assistance, Nat will help each student in developing skills on a potter’s wheel to create functional forms such as cups, bowls and vases.

TAPESTRY WEAVING      NEW!
Patricia Walker
8 weeks / Thursdays, Sept 25 - Nov 13 / 10 am - Noon
Members: $105    Non-members: $125    
Materials fee: $25 (payable to instructor at first class session)
In this class, students will experience the future and the history of tapestry. Become familiar with and understand the vocabulary of this traditional medium, and hold a variety of antique textiles and see many others. Through hands-on experience, learn the basic techniques of weft-faced design and explore the fun of playing with color and shape. The materials fee includes everything needed for the first project. Please bring your own scissors.


PROVINCETOWN ARTIST COLONY:           NEW!

    An Intimate View Through the Eyes of the Artists Who Told Me Their Stories

Debbie Forman       
8 weeks / Thursdays, Sept 25 - Nov 13 / 2 - 4 pm
Members: $80   Non-members: $100
This course will trace the history of the Provincetown artists colony, which can be viewed as a microcosm of 20th century American art. Debbie Forman will tell the story by focusing on the interviews she conducted with dozens of artists. The film Art in its Soul, which she wrote and was aired on PBS stations, will provide an overview. The opening in 1899 of Charles Hawthorne’s Cape Cod School of Art launched the colony. Starting there, the course will highlight the early years of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, the Hans Hofmann period, the golden years of the 1950s and ‘60s, the effort to revitalize the art colony, the impact of the Fine Arts Work Center and the contemporary scene. Artists she’s interviewed include Fritz Bultman, Myron Stout, Lillian Orlowsky, Red Grooms, Robert Motherwell, Jack Tworkov, Leo Manso, Tony Vevers, Sidney Simon, Carmen Cicero, Varujan Boghosian, Nora Speyer, Sideo Fromboluti, Chaim Gross, Jim Peters, Sal Del Deo, John Grillo and Michael Mazur. Photographers Arnold Newman and Joel Meyerowitz are also included. Images of the artists’ works will be shown and discussed.

FIGURE DRAWING       NEW!
Patrick Blackwell
8 weeks / Thursdays, Sept 25 - Nov 13 / 3 - 5 pm
Members: $145    Non-members: $165       All Levels
In this class students will carefully observe, search, and discover the art of drawing from a live model. They will investigate posing the model and staging her for pictorial advantage; explore different drawing tools and how those tools apply to a personal expression. Patrick will emphasize individual attention in a setting where students can sit up close and take a careful, unhurried look at the human form. They will also look at masters of figure drawing. This is also a great class for those needing observational drawings for college admittance portfolios.

 


TAPESTRY WEAVING
       NEW!
Patricia Walker
8 weeks / Thursdays, Sept 25 - Nov 13 / 6 - 8 pm
Members: $105      Non-members: $125    
Materials fee: $25 (payable to instructor at first class session)
In this class, students will experience the future and the history of tapestry. Become familiar with and understand the vocabulary of this traditional medium, and hold a variety of antique textiles and see many others. Through hands-on experience, learn the basic techniques of weft-faced design and explore the fun of playing with color and shape. The materials fee includes everything needed for the first project. Please bring your own scissors.

DRY PASTEL
Peter Richenburg
8 weeks / Thursdays, Sept 25 - Nov 13 / 6 - 8 pm
Members: $105     Non-members: $125       Beginner / Intermediate

Pastel is one of the most versatile, easy to use, and spontaneous of all painting media. In this class, beginning students will learn the basics of pastel, while more advanced students can pursue their own projects with guidance from the instructor. Peter will demonstrate and discuss various methods of application to achieve exciting painterly effects. How to begin, proceed and finish a painting will be covered as well as how to avoid and overcome common problems. After initial instructions and demonstrations, students will work from their own photographs with ample personal attention from the instructor who will encourage the pursuit and development of a personal style.

DISCOVERING FILM: The Elite Eight of American Independent Film     NEW!
Eric Hart
8 weeks / Thursdays, Sept 25 - Nov 20 / 6 - 8:30 pm
Members: $115    Non-members: $135        No class Oct 9
  
Each of these directors made his or her mark in independent cinema and is now a voice to be reckoned with. Each week one of these directors will be showcased with the screening of one of their lesser known films. All films will be announced at the first class session. Refreshments will be served at each class.

CLAY SCULPTURE
Steven Kemp
8 weeks / Thursdays, Sept 25 - Nov 13 / 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Members: $145    Non-members: $165       All Levels      Materials Fee: $45
Creating human likeness has been a natural impulse since the Paleolithic era. One never truly “sees” a head until you sculpt it. Using stoneware clay, students will model a female head over an armature, working from a live model. Sculpting is drawing three-dimensionally; through “deep seeing” and an anatomical lesson, students will learn ways to sculpt the female head. The bust will then be hollowed out and fired.

 

 

WHEEL-THROWN POTTERY
Nat Doane
8 weeks / Fridays, Sept 26 - Nov 14 / 10 am - 1 pm
Members: $250    Non-members: $270   (Materials fee of $45 included in cost)
Suitable for beginners or intermediate pottery students, this class will cover the fundamentals of throwing on a potter’s wheel. Beginning students will be introduced to the basic visual and technical issues involving ceramic forms. With consultation with the instructor, intermediate students will develop a plan for their own projects.  Through demonstrations and individual assistance, Nat will help each student in developing skills on a potter’s wheel to create functional forms such as cups, bowls and vases.

INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING       NEW!
Shawn Nelson Dahlstrom
8 weeks / Fridays, Sept 26 - Nov 14 / 10:30 am - 1 pm
Members: $120   Non-members: $140
Students will be presented with exercises encouraging them to experiment with ideas utilized by various painters, including Monet and Picasso, to increase their painting vocabulary. The aim of this class is to enable students to develop techniques to expand their own creative processes. This class is directed toward painters familiar with composition, value and color. If you have questions regarding your painting experience, please contact Shawn at shawn1@comcast.net.

 
PAINTING OILS WITH PRIMARY COLORS      NEW!
Lance Walker
6 weeks / Saturdays, Oct 4 - Nov 15 / Noon - 3 pm
Members: $105    Non-members: $125     Beginning / Intermediate     No class October 18
In this class, students will learn to simplify the painting experience using the three primary colors- red, yellow and blue- with white. Lessons will include setting up and maintaining an organized palette, understanding the color wheel, color temperature, mixing secondaries, brush handling, paint media and canvas preparation. Students will practice various elements of a landscape and incorporate those elements into a finished painting.

WORKSHOPS

HAND-PAINTED FLOOR CLOTHS
Michael Giaquinto
2 days / Sundays,Sept 21 & 28 / 1 - 4 pm
Members: $120    Non-members: $140 (includes floor cloth)
Floor cloths are enjoying a resurgence of popularity and can be made with traditional Early American designs or a more modern touch. Create your own unique floor cloth using acrylic paints, stencils or your own hand-painted imagery on a 2’ x 3’ prepared floor cloth. Michael, a master craftsman, will discuss the history and uses of floor cloths, show examples, and provide you the complete process of creating a durable, functional floor cloth. Hemming and preservation will also be discussed. Floor cloth for each student will be provided; other materials needed are listed on CCMA web site under Studio Classes.

PAPER MARBLING      NEW!
Leslie Kramer
2 days / Sundays, Oct 26 & Nov 2 / 1 - 4 pm
Members: $80    Non-members: $100
Materials fee: $35 (payable to instructor at first class)
Learn professional techniques of this ancient craft to create lovely decorative swirling feather-on-stone patterns on paper. Discuss the history of marbling and look at a variety of examples from a range of cultures; use intense water-based colors, which float on a thickened water solution. Each piece of paper is unique and can be used for making cards, bookmarks, or for any occasion which requires an especially beautiful paper.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CLASS REGISTRATION

Please register early! Enrollment is first-come, first-served basis.

To register online:
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To register by mail:
CCMA, P.O. Box 2034, Dennis, MA 02638
To register by phone:
508-385-4477 ext 25

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Adult classes are open to high school students.

Materials lists are given upon class registration or will be provided at the first class session. Materials are provided for children's classes, unless otherwise noted. See class descriptions for specific information.

ALL CLASS AND WORKSHOP FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE UNLESS CLASS IS CANCELLED BY THE EDUCATION DIRECTOR.

For additional information regarding courses, please call Linda McNeill-Kemp, Education Director, at 508-385-4477 ext 25.

Cape Cod Museum of Art is not responsible for materials or artwork left on the premises.

 Materials Lists for Selected Classes

 Hand-painted Floorcloths - Michael Giaquinto
Acrylic paints and brushes
Stencils
Blue Painters tape - 1" size
Metal yardstick
Pencil and eraser
Compass
Epoxy or "Goop" (can be purchased at Mid-Cape Home Centers)
Sponges or dense foam - to make your own stamps
Craft knife
Latex gloves, if needed

Calligraphy - Rick Paulus
Mechanical pencil
Ruler
Protractor
Eraser
#1 paint brush (poor quality, okay!)
Quality watercolor paints or gouache
Colored pencils (8-color set)

Water-Base Oils and Acrylics - Karen North Wells
For oils, my preference is Artisan water-base oils by Winsor Newton plus.
Stand oil made especially for water-base oils.  Stand oil gives paint a sheen plus makes them buttery in texture, quite creamy! Stand oil is NOT used with acrylics.  Or you may use Linseed oil instead of Stand oil with oils.  I just happen to like Stand oil.
For acrylics my preference is Liquitex.
For oils and acrylics I use pretty much the same colors as I do for watercolor except for a few differences.
Cadmium Lemon, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Yellow Medium (optional), Cadmium Orange(optional), Cadmium Red Light or Cadmium Red, Cadmium Red Medium, Alizarin Crimson(optional)(good with Viridian Green to make black), Permanent Rose (used for flowers), (French) Ultramarine Blue, Winsor Blue (Phthalo Blue), Cerulean Blue, Viridian Green (Optional, but good with alizarin crimson to make black), Ivory Black mixed with lemon yellow to make green, Titanium White (I get large tubes because this is used the most of all the colors.)
I highlighted in bold the colors I think are absolutely necessary. Others can be bought later if needed.
Canvas(stretched) or Masonite or canvas board -- I coat canvas or Masonite(without waffle-like backing) with Gesso and then undercoat painting with cadmium red light acrylic paint before painting subject.  If canvas is already white, then it has already been primed with Gesso.
Brushes of all sizes and unlike watercolor, the cheaper the better- round, flat and filbert made for oil or acrylic paints
Lucite right-angle triangle (the larger the better for horizon lines)
Two jars or plastic 16 oz containers (filled with water if painting outdoors)
Paper towels
Palette made from Masonite, Lucite, plastic plates or disposable paper sheets that are made to use as a palette

Watercolor Painting - Karen North Wells
Palette: I have used Jones palette but like John Pike Big Well Palette because it is sturdier and has room for 1½" flat brush
Watercolors: I like Winsor Newton, but NOT their Cotman series
Cadmium Red, Cadmium Lemon (make sure it does not have titanium nickel), French Ultramarine Blue (for shading), Cerulean Blue (for skies), Winsor Blue (red or green shade; this is a Phthalo Blue I use for water), Prussian Blue (to mix with Lemon Yellow for green), Yellow Ochre (for sand, skin, sky and warm whites)
Optional colors, but needed eventually: Cadmium Yellow Pale, Cadmium Orange, Permanent Rose (for flowers), Alizarin Crimson
Brushes: I like Pro Arte, Langnickel, and Richeson
   Flat: ¼", ½", 1", 1½" (None of these you need right away except the 1½")
   Round: as small as #000 or #00 for signing name; also #10, #12, #16 and a larger one which is VERY important-Either a #20 or #24
   And a #1 or #2 rigger, but not necessary to start out
Paper: D'Arches Block 140 lb. cold or hot pressed (I buy blocks)
Other supplies: Masking fluid (I like "Incredible White Mask" from ASW), masking tape (if you don't use watercolor blocks), sponge or spray bottle (optional), paper towels, 2 water jars, #2 pencil, eraser (Eraser Staedtler Mars Plastic is terrific, sold at Staples)

 

Hand-painted Floorcloths - Michael Giaquinto
Acrylic paints and brushes
Stencils
Blue Painters tape - 1" size
Metal yardstick
Pencil and eraser
Compass
Epoxy or "Goop" (can be purchased at Mid-Cape Home Centers)
Sponges or dense foam - to make your own stamps
Craft knife
Latex gloves, if needed


Calligraphy - Rick Paulus
Mechanical pencil
Ruler
Protractor
Eraser
#1 paint brush (poor quality, okay!)
Quality watercolor paints or gouache
Colored pencils (8-color set)

Water-Base Oils and Acrylics - Karen North Wells
For oils, my preference is Artisan water-base oils by Winsor Newton plus.
Stand oil made especially for water-base oils.  Stand oil gives paint a sheen plus makes them buttery in texture, quite creamy! Stand oil is NOT used with acrylics.  Or you may use Linseed oil instead of Stand oil with oils.  I just happen to like Stand oil.
For acrylics my preference is Liquitex.
For oils and acrylics I use pretty much the same colors as I do for watercolor except for a few differences.
Cadmium Lemon, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Yellow Medium (optional), Cadmium Orange(optional), Cadmium Red Light or Cadmium Red, Cadmium Red Medium, Alizarin Crimson(optional)(good with Viridian Green to make black), Permanent Rose (used for flowers), (French) Ultramarine Blue, Winsor Blue (Phthalo Blue), Cerulean Blue, Viridian Green (Optional, but good with alizarin crimson to make black), Ivory Black mixed with lemon yellow to make green, Titanium White (I get large tubes because this is used the most of all the colors.)
I highlighted in bold the colors I think are absolutely necessary. Others can be bought later if needed.
Canvas(stretched) or Masonite or canvas board -- I coat canvas or Masonite(without waffle-like backing) with Gesso and then undercoat painting with cadmium red light acrylic paint before painting subject.  If canvas is already white, then it has already been primed with Gesso.
Brushes of all sizes and unlike watercolor, the cheaper the better- round, flat and filbert made for oil or acrylic paints
Lucite right-angle triangle (the larger the better for horizon lines)
Two jars or plastic 16 oz containers (filled with water if painting outdoors)
Paper towels
Palette made from Masonite, Lucite, plastic plates or disposable paper sheets that are made to use as a palette

 

Watercolor Painting - Karen North Wells
Palette: I have used Jones palette but like John Pike Big Well Palette because it is sturdier and has room for 1½" flat brush
Watercolors: I like Winsor Newton, but NOT their Cotman series
Cadmium Red, Cadmium Lemon (make sure it does not have titanium nickel), French Ultramarine Blue (for shading), Cerulean Blue (for skies), Winsor Blue (red or green shade; this is a Phthalo Blue I use for water), Prussian Blue (to mix with Lemon Yellow for green), Yellow Ochre (for sand, skin, sky and warm whites)
Optional colors, but needed eventually: Cadmium Yellow Pale, Cadmium Orange, Permanent Rose (for flowers), Alizarin Crimson
Brushes: I like Pro Arte, Langnickel, and Richeson
   Flat: ¼", ½", 1", 1½" (None of these you need right away except the 1½")
   Round: as small as #000 or #00 for signing name; also #10, #12, #16 and a larger one which is VERY important-Either a #20 or #24
   And a #1 or #2 rigger, but not necessary to start out
Paper: D'Arches Block 140 lb. cold or hot pressed (I buy blocks)
Other supplies: Masking fluid (I like "Incredible White Mask" from ASW), masking tape (if you don't use watercolor blocks), sponge or spray bottle (optional), paper towels, 2 water jars, #2 pencil, eraser (Eraser Staedtler Mars Plastic is terrific, sold at Staples)

Painting Still Life - Katherine Ann Hartley
Colors: Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Ivory Black, Ultramarine Blue, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Yellow medium, Cadmium Yellow deep, Alizarin Crimson, Indian Yellow, White
Palette
Palette knife
Several small to medium filbert brushes, sizes 2 - 10
1 flat white sable 1" (optional)
Liquin - oil painting medium
Lightly toned board or canvas - toned with umber and blue with Liquin
Paper towels or rags; brush cleaner

Landscape Painting in Oils - Robert Douglas Hunter    (Three-Day Workshop)
Colors: Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow Light (Rembrandt brand), Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Red Scarlet, Alizarin Crimson, Sevres Blue, French Ultramarine Blue, Viridian, Yellow Ochre
Plein air easel (outdoors)
Many brushes, various sizes
Turpentine, or eqivalent
Palette knife or scraper
Rags, paper towels and waste bags
Canvas panels: 10" x 16" or 14" x 18" or 16" x 20" (Two per day)

Watercolor Workshop - Kely Knowles
Colors: Permanent Alizarin or Quinacridone Rose, Cadmium Yellow or Cadmium Lemon, Phthalocyanine Blue or French Ultramarine Blue and Cobalt Blue
Brushes: #2, #8 round; 1" and 2" flat (or 1.5" flat)


D'Arches Watercolor 140 lb. paper (rough or hot press or cold press); block or single sheets
Masking tape (any width)
Any waterproof board (slightly larger that 1/4 sheet watercolor paper)
Paper towels or cotton rags
Paint palette or mixing tray (white ice cube tray)
2H pencil and dark soft pencil
Medium sketch pad
Kneaded eraser

 

Oil Paintings & Plein Air Art Instruction - David P. Curtis
Colors: Cadmium Red Light, Rose Madder or Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow Light or Lemon, Yellow Ochre, Viridian, Cerulean Blue or Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White or Flake White
Outdoor easel
Brushes
Turpentine or medium
Paper Towels or painting cloths
Bag for used paper towels/cloths
Canvas or canvas board: 12" x 16", 16" x 20" or 18" x 20" are all useful sizes
This is a suggested list of materials. Feel free to add or substitute if you have personal preferences. Don't forget to dress appropriately for out-of-doors painting. Bring a hat, sun block, insect repellant and a water bottle.

Drawing Workshop  - Don Beal
6 sheets of 25"x19" charcoal paper
Stump (really thick)
Vine charcoal
Chamois (might be availlable at auto supply stores, it's cheaper)
masking tape
Clips to hold paper on boards
Drawing boards
Kneaded erasers
    The vine charcoal is important. No synthetic or compressed charcoal!

 

Julie Olander's Watercolor Painting
Pencils: HB, #2B, #4B, #6 B (or Carpenter's thick pencil)
Erasers: putty & Mylar or art gum
Exacto knife or fine sand paper to sharpen pencils- light color
Good drawing paper- at least 8 x 10
Watercolor paper: 140 # rough, 14 x 18 or larger, or single sheets
Board on which to mount paper
Clips or masking tape
Large bath towel to prop under board
Arches professional "artist" tubes of watercolors, gouache, acrylic (whichever you prefer)
Variety of brushes:  flats: 1/4", 1/2", 1" and rounds 6, 10, 16 and a rigger brush. Liquitex, Richeson,

Loew-Cornell, Robert Simmons, Winsor-Newton are all good quality brands.
Spray bottle with fine spray
Two water containers (plastic is fine)
Watercolor paints - Winsor & Newton - a tube of warm and a tube of cool of red, yellow and blue.


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