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Adult Class Descriptions at Artsplace in Cheshire

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Colored Pencil Classes 

Beginner/Intermediate Colored Pencil Class                        
Explore the amazing techniques in colored pencil that will give your artwork the rich look of paint. You will begin with value exercises and basic layering techniques that will serve as a foundation for more advanced work. While prior drawing experience will enhance your study of colored pencil, it is not necessary. The instructor will lead you through easy techniques for laying out your images.
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Beginner/Intermediate Colored Pencil
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Beginner/Intermediate Colored Pencil
Intermediate Colored Pencil Class                        
Prerequisite:  Beginner Colored Pencil or instructor approval.
Develop your layering and drawing skills as you begin work on independent projects. You will begin exploring color theory, advance your knowledge of color choices and learn more tips and techniques for working in this versatile medium.

Drawing Classes 

Drawing from Nature Class                                              
Learn to draw a selection of objects such as leaves, seedpods, feathers and shells. Improve your observation skills through a series of simple exercises. Complete one or more carefully rendered drawings.  All levels welcome.
I Can’t Draw but I Want to Learn Class                           
For students wishing to learn a comprehensive approach and develop a firm foundation in the fundamentals of realistic drawing. Learn accurate measurement, alignment, proportion, shading, perspective and textures. Expect significant improvement. Attendance crucial for first three classes. 
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I Can't Draw but...
Independent Studio Drawing Class
Students with some personal or classroom drawing experience will work independently with one-on-one instructor guidance and constructive critique to help bring artwork to the next level of professionalism. Students should bring copies of their preferred subjects.

Felting Class

The Language of Flowers Class
It’s simply magical! Students will use colorful Merino wool to create realistic felted flowers. You’ll decide whether to combine them to form a bouquet, use as gifts, or fasten on a purse or jacket. Learn the symbols Victorians associated with each flower. No experience necessary in this 7 week class.
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The Language of Flowers

Painting Classes

Acrylics Class (Linda Marino)                                               
Learn the principles of painting in acrylics in this ongoing class for both new and returning students. Lessons include color mixing, brush technique, and how to apply light and dark colors to create a more realistic painting. New lessons will be introduced to apply concepts to your own work.
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Acrylics
Acrylics Class (Mally DeSomma)                                               
Learn techniques to work with this versatile medium, which can be applied thickly to canvas to resemble oil paint, or thinned to resemble watercolor.  All levels of students will be comfortable in this welcoming class.  
Classical Watercolor Class                                             
Learn the foundations of classical watercolor which include stretching wet watercolor paper onto special boards, working with techniques of “wet on wet” and “dry brush” in this class for all skill levels. Working on quarter sheets, subjects will be simple landscapes with the goal of learning watercolor control to produce small finished paintings. Continuing students will work on more advanced techniques.
Oil Painting Class                                          
In this welcoming class for beginning and continuing students, you will build skill and confidence in mixing desired colors, blending to achieve roundness of objects and planning compositions. All levels welcome.
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Oil Painting
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Oil Painting
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Oil Painting
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Oil Painting
Painting a Country Landscape Class                                                
Since the 15th century, oil paints have played an important role in the evolution of art, but they can also be intimidating, with their many pigments, mediums and brushes. This beginner/intermediate painting class breaks down the fundamentals of painting a picturesque country landscape. Students will learn about composition, materials, underpainting, values (light/dark) and color theory. Students will receive individual attention along the way. The class will work from photos and will be able to view the original oil paintings. Some drawing experience helpful.
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Painting a Country Landscape
Perspective for the Landscape Class                                                
This workshop will cover basic techniques for creating a believable landscape painting that will convey the illusion of depth onto a flat canvas. You will learn layering, overlapping, the use of diagonals, changes in scale and blurred edges. The use of warm/cool colors and atmospheric perspective will tie it all together into a single powerful image.
NOTE: This class meets 5 weeks.
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Perspective for the Landscape
Spring into Action with Watercolor Class                                                
Explore an appreciation of landscape painting using a transparent palette of watercolor. Students will first learn how to paint abstract shapes of natural scenery of mountains, valleys, trees and streams using simplest components of value (light, mid-tone, dark) and limited colors to create charming and realistic landscapes. Perfect for students with some experience and confident drawing skills.

Pastel Class

Pastels Class                                                
Learn to see color and values and meet all the challenges while having fun working in this medium. You will learn all of the techniques needed to create a beautiful finished piece of art.

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  • Home
  • Art Galleries
    • 2023 Colored Pencil & Oil Painting Art Show
    • 2023 Kid's Virtual Art Show
    • 2022 Student/Teacher Special Art Show
    • 2021 Student/Teacher/Staff Special Art Show
  • Opportunities
    • Volunteer at Artsplace
    • Become an Instructor
  • About
    • Location/Hours
    • Policies/Procedures >
      • Payment Policies
      • Inclement Weather
      • Ways to Register
      • Register
    • Subscribe to Email
    • CPFA Committee >
      • Members
      • Mission
    • Friends of CPFA/Artsplace, Inc.
    • Financial Aid
  • Instructors
    • Christine M. Jewell
    • Emerson Crowley
    • Eugene Teixeira
    • Jocelyn Pannell
    • Kelley Cooney
    • Mally DeSomma
    • Megan Jeffery
    • Norma Curtis
    • Robin McCahill
    • Rita Paradis
    • Tony Ruggiero
  • John Frederick Kensett