December 2024 SRAC Art Classes
All classes are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, unless otherwise noted. Please contact the individual teacher to register and for a supply list. Classes may be canceled due to under-attendance.
Call our Sebastian River Art Club office at 772-321-9333 for additional class information, as our classes are always being updated. Office and gallery hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-2:30. Classes are $15 each for members, $20 for non members, unless otherwise noted!
Tues 12/3 9am- 12 Class: Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor
Instructor: Jean Archibald keel84@aol.com (561) 212-0915
Class for intermediate and advanced watercolor artists that come for guidance in improving their existing style. Emphasis on learning to pay attention to values in your subject before you start a painting, literally dissecting the subject and observing the different values before you start.
Supplies: Watercolors, brushes, paper towels, water containers. Either 300 or 140 pound watercolor paper recommended, but 300 is suggested for its strength and blending properties. Also water containers, watercolor brushes…#0, 1, 2, 3, 6, Flat# 2, 4, 6, 8. One large 1 inch Flat brush for washes, gum eraser, wax free tracing paper, graphite pencil, fine red pen such as Pilot pens for tracing, box Kleenex, paper towels.
Bring a subject of one’s own as it may then be entered into shows, however the instructor can supply a subject for those who do not bring their own. Subjects provided in a class are not allowed in shows.
Tues 12/3 1pm- 4pm Class: Watercolor Techniques
Instructor: Lolly Walton Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com (321) 652-7115
Level: All levels welcomed
Objective: Focus on learning basic watercolor techniques, which can be applied to any water medium. The class is taught in a fun, and relaxed environment. We will focus on the elements of a landscape…..grass, trees, skies, water, rocks, rain, etc. After that we will move on to “abstract” watercolor, using various tools to apply texture.
Supplies: Supply list provided upon request
Thurs 12/5 9am- 12 Class: Fix My Painting
Instructors: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed Suzelavender@comcast.net (772) 388-0695
canvasdancer319@gmail.com (203) 648-3138
Medium: Acrylics, Oil, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Level: Any and All
Description: Fun class to finish old paintings or start something new! We focus on composition, texture, tone, spontaneity and technique. We give each person permission to continue, or start over, and promote expressive, inspirational and intuitive work.
Supplies: basic supplies in medium of choice – to include paper, canvas, water container, paper towels, etc.
Thurs 12/5 12:30-3:30 Class: Soft Pastels
Instructor: Lana McLeod mzmcleod@msn.com (720) 935-1730
Description: Come and enjoy playing and creating with adult chalk , A.K.A. Pastels. Pastels are fun and forgiving, making them a wonderful painting medium! Each class includes a short lecture and demo on subjects that will improve your technique in bringing your masterpiece to life.
Subject examples: *Values and Hues, *Buildings in a landscape, *How to create distance and depth, *Water reflection with soft pastels, *What's an underpainting?*How to Frame a soft pastel painting
Supplies: Your painting will only be as good as your tools are. So take the time to invest in good pastels and paper.
Reference photo: something that inspires you! Printed or on an Ipad or phone, Paper towels or a hand towel, rag, Baby wipes, Artist tape or painter's tape, white or beige only! Wax paper (try the Dollar Store),16"x14" or larger masonite board (Home Depot),Ruler and or T-square, Apron or old shirt ( to protect your clothes),Gloves, Mask,Soft pastels and pastel paper. Email Lana for suggested list of soft pastels and paper. mzmcleod@msn.com
Thurs 12/5 1-4pm Class: Fused Glass –Creating Christmas Tree Ornaments
Instructor: Gelenia Licea-Hofman text or call 561-310-4583
Medium: Fused Glass Level: All welcome
Description: Create two Christmas ornaments or sun catchers. Great for Pollyanna gifts. Gnomes will be fired at my home, and can be picked up a week later at the Art Club. Cost is $45 members, $50 non-members. Includes all supplies, use of tools, and firing. Class is limited to 8 participants.
Sat 12/7 10:30-3pm Class: Mosaic Christmas votive All Levels
Cost:$45 members
Instructor: Leslie Jordan Lesliejordanarts@outlook.com 914-420-7050 $55 nonmembers
Sat 12/7 12:15- 3pm Members Only Open Studio