Color, as it is used in watercolor and as a tool for expression, will be the focus of this workshop. Through individual mentoring, you will clarify your vision and intent by exploring how you see, interpret, think about, and layer color. Re-imagine your chosen subject in fresh new ways and/or hone your skillset as it […]
The white line woodcut, also known as the Provincetown Print, is a uniquely American form of printmaking, invented by artists working in Provincetown in the early 1900s. In this method, beautiful multicolor prints are printed by hand using a single block, eliminating the need for a press or complicated registration methods. This fun workshop offers […]
The daily painting workshop embraces the painting process and the importance of a regular practice as a path to improving creativity and image making skills. Using acrylic or oil students will discover approaches to simplify the process of painting and ways to stay inspired and motivated. The path to daily painting starts with you. Workshops […]
Want to take your painting to the next level? Try painting with the palette knife instead of a brush. You will get clean color, beautiful texture, deeper space with very little blending, if any. Through a series of fun exercises, students not only learn how to paint with the palette knife, but also acquire the […]
In this four-day intensive workshop, we’ll explore the sculptural possibilities of paper, cardboard and lightweight plastic, and then use acrylic paints to see how color can enhance and add meaning to our three dimensional adventures. We’ll learn how to build with simple materials and create exciting forms that grow from an understanding of negative and […]
This is a class that allows you to experience two distinct techniques and media. Each class will begin with an explanation and demonstration. The first 3 weeks we'll focus on painting in the negative. Building under layers and seeing how patterns and movement emerge. We’ll ultimately paint landscapes and flowers seeing how they are revealed […]
Attention novice and experienced watercolor dabblers! On Friday, February 23rd we will be having a two-hour watercolor painting workshop at the COA from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Wayland artist, Angela Ackerman, who teaches at the Danforth Museum and at other senior centers in the area, will lead a “Stressless Watercolor Workshop.” She will guide […]
Course Description: Think about some painting you admire; what are the elements the painter used to make that statement? This class emphasizes the elements of composition; the organization of line and shape, and the ways color and values work together to create a dynamic whole. Drawing is the foundation for organizing your thoughts as a […]
Course Description: This course, taught by two writer/illustrators, will show how to create a children’s picture book. Students will learn how to incorporate text and sequential images to create a mock-up or “book dummy” presentable to a publisher. Student may use the media of their choice whether traditional or digital. All levels are welcome--beginners to […]
Course Description: Students will be taught development of perceptual and descriptive skills through an introduction to a variety of drawing media, techniques and subject matter. Will acquire a thorough understanding of the elements of art and the principles of organization as related to drawing. We will draw from observation to understand contour line, positive & […]
