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WORKSHOPS
Ring-making Weekend Workshop
Jody Craven
2 days / Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13 / 10 am - 4 pm
Members: $200 Not-yet members: $225 Materials fee: $60
This workshop meets at Nauset Regional High School in Eastham
In this two-day workshop students will pour an ingot of sterling silver where the ingot will then be forged and rolled into wire or sheet. From this material two rings will be fabricated. The first ring will formed and textured using different tools and processes. The second ring will be formed and bezel set with a small (2mm) diamond. Safety and the proper use of all tools will be covered.
Introduction to Atmospheric Painting & Glazing
William R. Davis
Saturday, June 9, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday, June 10, 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Members: $300 Not-yet members: $325
Davis will demonstrate painting using colors and glazing techniques often used by many of the Hudson River School artists. Particular focus will be paid to sky and cloud structure and developing a strong source of light in student work; there will also be an introduction to maritime painting. Students can then imitate the instructor’s demonstration or work on ideas they wish to bring in themselves. Concepts and skills to be covered include: panel or canvas preparation; composition in landscape; adding or subtracting subjects to create a sense of distance; and discussion and demonstration on using a bridge for painting rigging on vessels. Materials list is posted at the bottom of this page.
Figure Drawing Workshop
Joseph Moniz
Saturday, June 16, 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday, June 17, 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Members: $195 Not-yet members: $220
In this course, the emphasis is on sound observation and solid construction, with the ultimate goal, the creation of a structured, well-drawn figure. The word ”creation” is used in the belief that good craftsmanship does not mean merely copying the figure. It involves the creation of a drawing where the intellect, as well as the artist’s feelings, select certain elements on rhythm, volume, space, line, etc. Emphasis will be placed in the exploration of the grid technique and defining the differences between sight & perception. This is a great class for students needing observational drawings for college admittance portfolios.
Joseph Moniz is a figurative painter working in oil and drawings on paper. He received his M.F.A. and B.F.A from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. His work has been recognized in exhibitions and in private collections nationally and internationally. His work is represented by Gallery Antonia in Chatham, MA. He is a Part-Time Lecturer at UMass Dartmouth and an Adjunct Faculty member at Bristol Community College. He currently lives and works in SouthCoast, Massachusetts.
His works can be viewed on his website: www.josephmonizfineart.com
Pastels: Limited Vision = Stronger Images
Carole Chisholm Garvey
August 18 & 19
Saturday: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday: 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Members: $200 Not-yet members: $225
Simplifying the subject matter, palette and composition help create depth and drama in pastel paintings. It’s like magic! Join the fun in exploring the wonders and unique qualities of pastel painting. See needed materials on the website under Studio Art Classes.
Sailor’s Valentines
Sandy Moran
September 11 & 13
Tuesday: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Members: $725 Not-yet members: $775
Design a Sailor’s Valentine in a geometric pattern utilizing various techniques which are helpful in understanding its construction. All materials are provided including a handsome ten-inch handmade mahogany case, a variety of excellent quality sea shells, tools, glue, as well as suggested designs and individual instruction.
SUMMER ART CLASSES
ART FOR TEENS
Week-long sessions from 9:30 am - noon
Painting like the Impressionists
Ursula Coute
July 9 - 13 / 9:30 am - noon
Members: $150 Non-members: $175
Get to know more about history’s famous Impressionist artists. Discover how Impressionist painters used color in their paintings to create light and shadow. Using some of their style and techniques, learn to paint a different subject each day with acrylic and watercolor paint.
Mixed Media and More!
Peter Mann
July 16 - 20 / 9:30 am - noon
Members: $150 Non-members: $175
Create a variety of exciting art projects with many different materials during this week of art exploration. Projects may include multi-media collage, mobiles, landscape paintings, kaleidoscopes, clay boxes, paper weavings and more!
Painting in the Style of Famous Artists
Ursula Coute
July 23 - 27 / 9:30 am - noon
Members: $150 Non-members: $175
From Van Gogh to Picasso and personal imaginations, every day will highlight a new style and approach using acrylic paint. Chose a different artist each day and discover his or her style or distinctive technique and imitate their manner of painting.
Mixed Media and More!
Peter Mann
July 30 - August 3 / 9:30 am - noon
Members: $150 Non-members: $175
Create a variety of exciting art projects with many different materials during this week of art exploration. Projects may include multi-media collage, mobiles, landscape paintings, kaleidoscopes, clay boxes, paper weavings and more!
ADULT STUDIO ART CLASSES for SUMMER
Wheel-Thrown Pottery: Five Classes
Nat Doane
4-day sessions / 3 - 5:30 pm
Members: $175 Non-members: $190
($55 materials fee is included in the fee) All levels
Focusing on the fundamentals of “throwing” on the potter’s wheel, these classes are an introduction to the basic visual and technical issues involving ceramic forms. Through demonstrations and individual assistance, Nat helps each student develop skills using the potter’s wheel to create functional forms such as cups, bowls and vases.
Click on the specific session to register online.
4 days / July 9 - 12
4 days / July 16 - 19
4 days / July 30 - Aug 2
4 days / August 13 - 16
4 days / August 27 - 30
Open Clay Studio
Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm: July 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Students with previous clay experience can pursue their own projects outside of a structured class. No instruction provided. This is for wheel-throwing and hand-building and includes a bisque firing, not including glazing which is set up at a separate time. Students must have prior clay experience or permission from Nat Doane, clay studio manager.
Per individual session: Members $30 Non-members: $45
Must use CCMA clay. Clay price including bisque firing: $30
Students must call to register for Open Clay Studio: 508-385-4477 ext 16
Acrylic Painting
Michael Giaquinto
4 weeks / Tuesdays, July 10 - 31 / 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Members: $75 Non-members: $95
Learn a basic, comprehensive overview of the art of acrylic painting. This course covers the fundamentals starting with the color wheel, mixing paints, brush techniques and creating compositions. Learn how to see acrylic painting in a new way and develop the skills to improve your painting technique. This is the perfect class for beginners and others who wish to continue learning about acrylic paints.
Abstract Painting
Michael Giaquinto
4 weeks / Tuesdays, August 7 - 28 / 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Members: $75 Non-members: $95
Approach abstract painting as a step to finding free expression using acrylic paint. This includes spontaneous drawing and painting with a simple look at color field concepts and the use of collage in compositions. There are studio demonstrations and class critiques.
Painting for All Levels - Two Classes
Robert Roark
4 weeks / Thursdays, July 12 - August 2 / 6 - 8 pm
4 weeks / Thursdays, August 9 - 30 / 6 - 8 pm
Each class: Members: $75 Non-members: $95
This class addresses the needs of beginning painters, who may work in their medium of choice- watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel. Emphasis is on basic drawing and painting skills along with an in-depth, ongoing discussion of materials, color theory and composition. In-class demonstrations illustrate all facets of the artistic process.
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 16
CCMA members receive a reduction in class fees. Click here to become a member.
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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
Beginning Acrylic Painting and Intro to Abstract Painting - Michael Giaquinto
Colors- Carbon Black or Ivory Black, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cobalt Blue, Titanium White
Brushes: Variety of sizes of acrylic paint brushes
Palette paper (disposable)
Canvas paper pad or Canvas Boards 11" x 14" or 12" x 16"
plastic tubs with lids
Empty coffee can
Clean rags or roll of paper towels
Bonnie Brewer Classes
• Yarka watercolors - 10 pans, 1 large round watercolor brush and 1 large flat watercolor brush, and 1 medium round brush and 1 medium flat brush or whatever you already own, watercolor paper (cold pressed).
OR
• Caran d’ache water soluable crayons with above size brushes.
OR
• acrylic paint (your choice of colors) or you can get the following if you are unsure what to get or don’t already own acrylics.
cadmium yellow light, cadmium yellow medium, cadmium red light, cadmium red medium, cerulean blue, French ultramarine blue, phthalo blue, titanium white, dioxazine purple or any acrylics that you already own.
- Brushes for acrylics or house painting brushes – large round, medium round, large and medium flat brushes – 1 of each size
• Bounty paper towels (Bounty) or rags
• Palette with a cover if possible for acrylics (they dry quickly)
• Spray bottle for water to keep acrylic paint moist
• Vellum bristol board (paper), 2 ply acid free 19” X 24”
• Drawing board (optional) 22” X 26”
• 32 ounce plastic container with lid for water to clean brushes
• and palette knives.
• Painting knife – 2 inch blade with tapered point, 5/8 inch at widest part, raised handle, and palette knife with round tip, blade is 3 inches long with raised handle.
• Portable easel (optional) it is more comfortable to use your own easel.
Alice Mongeau - Oil Painting
Bring along materials that you normally use and that you are comfortable with.Average use in this class will be #2 , #4, #6 brushes, flats and filberts. I seldom use more than one size brush, so dont go crazy.
Gessoed panels, horozontal and vertical- no bigger than 16x24.
Pigments will be warm and cool:
Alizaran crimson, cadmium red light, cad. yellow deep, zinc yellow or pale, cad. yellow, yellow ochre, sap green, ultramarine blue, some kind of magenta, burnt sienna, raw umber, ivory black, titanium white or whatever else you love.
Turps, linseed or stand oil,and a varnish medium, a small amount of each, and paint thinner- Do Not bring KleenStrip, safer, green, paint thinner. The odor will drive us all out of the museum.
Coffee can for washing out brushes; small jars with a lid; pallette cup; lintless rags or sturdy paper towels.
I usually wear thin vinyl glove on my left hand To keep the paint thinner off my skin.
Carol Garvey - Pastels
Medium-size supports
Selection of soft pastels
Erasing material of choice (brush, bread, etc)
Original photos
Masking tape
Contemporary Landscape Painting with Joyce Zavorskas
Assorted gessoed canvases or wood panels
Isabey or Robert Simmons bristle brushes, filberts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and rounds 2, 6, 10 (bring larger brushes if working on large canvases)
Suggested Oil paints: Utrecht or Old Holland Classic Oils; earth colors like Yellow Ochre Deep, Van Dyke Brown, Raw Umber, Green Earth; Ultramarine Blue, Turquoise Blue, Viridian; Alizarin Crimson, Magenta; Cad. Yel. Lemon, Cad. Yel. Medium, Cad. Orange, Titanium White, Cremintz White, Naples Yel. Light.
Odorless Paint thinner like Thin-X or Gamsol 1 pint, and Winsor Newton Damar Varnish 4 oz. bottle
1 roll Viva Ultra paper towels
3 small lidded jars for mixing mediums and 2 larger lidded jars to wash brushes.
Print-outs of landscape photos and ideas on cheap, plain white letter paper.
Bill Davis Workshops
Colors - Ultramarine blue, Ultramarine violet, White blend mix of titanium 50% & zinc 50%, Cerulean blue, Ivory black, Cadmium Yellow medium, Cadmium Yellow deep, Cadmium orange, Cadmium red deep, Venetian or Indian red, Yellow ochre, Green earth (Rembrandt), Sepia, Greenish Umber (Rembrandt)
Optional colors - Transparent red oxide (Rembrandt), Transparent yellow oxide (Rembrandt), Dioxazine purple
Brushes -
Bristle rounds 0, 2, 4
Bristle flats 2, 4, 6
Nylon flats 12, 20
Fan 2, 4
Sable round 0, 1, 2
Medium - 50% turpentine & 50% linseed
Panels: 8x10, 9x12 or 8x16; 2 panels per day
High School Portfolio Development - Daniel Springer
Charcoal sticks/pencils - black & white
Charcoal paper, decent quality
Kneaded erasers
Paper blenders (tortillons)
Ebony pencils
Drawing paper, decent quality
Oil Painting for All Levels - Robert Roark
Colors- Ivory black, burnt umber, burnt sienna, yellow ochre, cadmium red, cadmium orange, cadmium yellow, alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, viridian green, titanium white.
Brushes- An assortment of flats and rounds in various sizes will be fine.
--Turpentine
--Paper towels
--Painting and/or mixing knife
--Palette
Drawing - Michael Giaquinto
14” x 18” drawing pad
Pencils: HB, 2B, 4B and 6B
Gum or kneaded eraser
Blending stump
Figure Drawing - Patrick Blackwell
Drawing pad: your choice: sized 9" x 12" to 12" x 18" recommended
Soft pencils
Eraser
Charcoal
Water-Based 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)
Watercolor - Kely Knowles
Colors: Permanent Alizarin or Quinacridone Rose, Cadmium Yellow or Cadmium Lemon, Phthalocyanine Blue or French Ultramarine Blue and Cobalt Blue OPTIONAL: Cadmium Orange and Cerulean Blue
Brushes: Synthetic watercolor brushes: #2, #5, #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
Watercolor with Elizabeth Pratt
Watercolor paper- must be hot press/ Strathmore 500 series, 3 ply Bristol or “Yupo” (100% rag)
Large brushes: flats, a rigger, rounds pointed for watercolor
Large can for water
Palette with a number of wells and mixing area with a cover
Wax paper, Saran wrap
Salt
White tissue paper
Spray bottle of water
Board and clips for attaching paper
Suggested pigments in tubes, not hard cakes: Cobalt Blue, Indigo, Windsor blue, Antwerp Blue, Aureolin Yellow, Windsor Violet, Windsor Green, Veridian Green, Burnt Sienna, Raw Sienna, Raw Umber, Indian Red, Alizarin Crimson, Rose Madder Genuine
Painting with Don Demers
Oil Paints:
Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue, Prussian or Thalo (optional), Viridian, Cad. Yellow light or Lemon Yellow, Cad. Yellow Medium, Cad. Red Light, Cad. Red Medium, Alizarin Crimson
Earth Tones: Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Terre Verte (optional), Burnt Umber, Raw Umber (optional), Greenish Umber (optional)
Painting Medium of your choice. I prefer a fast drying alkyd medium in gel or liquid
Brushes:
A combination of bristle brushes. I suggest small medium and large in three styles.
Filberts, Rounds and Flats.
One or two Sable flats and rounds in medium and large sizes for blending and softening edges
Canvas or linen mounted on board or gessoed board. Sizes can range from 6x8s to 16x20s but nothing much larger.
Portable Easel or pochade box for working outdoors.
Sketch Pad with soft pencils
View finder (home made or manufactured)
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Figure Painting Workshop with Paul Schulenberg
Oil paints and equipment (paints, brushes, palette, brush washer, easel etc)
Panels or canvases (12 x 16 up to 18 x 24 preferred)
Bristle oil brushes as well as a few sable brushes of various sizes would be helpful.
Suggested palette (not mandatory but a list of colors I like to use):
Quinacridone Red, Alizarine Crimson , Dioxyzine Purple, Ultramarine Blue, Prussian Green, Sap Green, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Terra Rosa *, Raw Sienna, Yellow Ochre*, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow
Landscape Oil Painting - Joseph McGurl
Suggested palette* (oil or alkaloid): Hansa Yellow Light, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Red Medium, Alizarin Crimson, Permanent Green, Greenish Umber (Rembrandt Paints), Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Thalo Blue, Burnt Umber (alkyd) Raw Sienna, Ivory Black, Dioxanine Purple, Underpainting White (Winsor & Newton), Titanium White
*NOTE: I strongly advise against using "student grade" colors. There is not enough pigment in certain colors, and it makes mixing difficult.
Other supplies:
Sketching easel or pochade box
Sketch pad, Charcoal, Eraser, Pencil
Liquin painting medium
Mineral spirits or turpentine
Paper towels
Suitable assortment of brushes
Oil and turps cups
Palette
Portable stool
Palette knife
Two small masonite panels (approx. 6 x 10)
One larger masonite panel (approx. 8 x 12)
Knapsack or method of carrying supplies
Viewfinder
Hat, sunblock, bug spray, jacket, lunch and drinks
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