Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor Classes at ARThouse—Fall 2010
“Developing Art Professionalism and Independent Study”
I will be teaching watercolor classes for adults (16 and up, with classes every other week) at my studio, ARThouse, during Sept, Oct, and Nov, 2010. The theme of the 6-session course will be “Developing Art Professionalism”. During the first hour of each 3-hour class, I will give a talk or demonstration regarding something a serious artist would want to know in order to succeed in the art field. Some of the topics to be covered include:
· Entering juried shows and competitions: Where are they held? How do I get in? What do I need to consider? What should I paint?
· Photographing your artwork: What is the best way? How do I deal with the digital image on the computer? How do I burn a disk to send to a juried show? How do I print out my paintings for record keeping?
· Collecting photographic reference material: How can I get the best shots? What kind of photograph can be translated into a good painting? How can I use Photoshop to crop or enhance my images?
· Matting and framing your art: Aesthetics of matting and framing; actual process (we will cut some mats and assemble some frames); strategies for do-it-yourself
· Writing an artist’s statement and biography: We will look at some examples and write our own
· Putting on a show: Where can I have a show? How can I publicize it? How do you sell art?
During the second two hours of each class, students will work in class on their own paintings! This is the “Independent Study” part. The goal will be to create paintings independently that can then be submitted to a juried show. Most juried shows require that the work be original in concept and execution—i.e., you have to decide what to paint, come up with the subject matter yourself, and figure out how to make it into a painting yourself. I will not be demonstrating watercolor in class or helping you paint your painting. However we will have group critiques at the beginning or end of each painting session, and your fellow artists can give you their opinion and advice. If you don’t feel you can work independently, then perhaps you should wait for the next course.
In the Tuesday night class only, I will work on one of my own paintings during the second half of the evening, and talk about my process. However, I will not give an assignment based on this demonstration, or give out any photographic reference material. You will work on your own paintings at home and bring them in occasionally for a critique by your fellow artists.
The schedule will be as follows:
Series of 6 classes (mostly every other week) for $160 during the following times: (you sign up for one)
Tuesday evenings from 7 – 10 pm: lecture, demonstration and critique only, for up to 10 students.
Wednesday afternoons from 1 - 4 pm: lecture with class painting time—8 students
Thursday evenings from 7 – 10 pm: lecture with class painting time—8 students
The dates of the classes will be:
Class 1: September 14, 15, 16
Class 2: September 28, 29, 30
Class 3: October 12, 13, 14
Class 4: October 26, 27, 28
Class 5: November 2, 3, 4 (one week later)
Class 6: November 16, 17, 18
Class 7: November 23, 7-10 pm: free make-up class
Student Show and Party: December 4 & 5 (for all ARThouse students from the past year)
The classes are always informal and friendly. It is a nice opportunity to get to know other artists in the area. If you and/or a friend would like to sign up, please send in the little form below or email me, along with your tuition of $160, and I will respond by sending you a supply list. If you have any questions, please email, call, or visit me at the studio.
Refund policy: You must plan to attend at least 2/3 of the classes to be enrolled, and need only pay in advance for the ones you know you can attend. If you miss one of your classes, you can come to the free make-up class at the end. Otherwise, there are no refunds, with a few exceptions such as medical problems.
Susan Murphy 8/1/10
“Drawing in Colored Pencil” With Roberta Staat
Who: You! Taking a drawing class this fall with Roberta Staat, well-known area artist who has taught drawing for many years. See samples of her work at ARThouse.
What: A 6-session drawing class in colored pencil. The total cost of the 6 session course is $140, with a 7th session free as a make-up class. You pay in advance for all the 6 classes. Each class is now 2 ½ hours. Roberta will have materials on hand for you to purchase if you do not have your own. See “Course Description” below.
Why: To have fun, learn or improve your drawing skills, and meet other artists in the area. See course description below.
Where: At ARThouse, the teaching studio of Susan Murphy, at 17520 Doctor Bird Road, Sandy Spring, Maryland.
When: On Monday nights or Tuesday afternoons, from September 13 through October 26. Roberta will teach two separate classes that will each cover the same material—you sign up for either Monday night from 7:00 – 9:30 pm, or Tuesday afternoon from 1:30 – 4:00 pm. (We are skipping Sept. 20 & 21 because Roberta will be out of town).
Class #1: Sept. 13 & 14
Class #2: Sept. 27 & 28 (two weeks later)
Class #3: Oct. 4 & 5
Class #4: Oct. 11 & 12
Class #5: Oct. 18 & 19
Class #6: Oct. 25 & 26
Class #7: Nov. 1, 7:00-9:30 pm—free make-up class, if you missed a class
How: Sign up now by filling out the form below and giving or sending it to ARThouse.
Refund policy: You must plan to attend at least 2/3 of the classes to be enrolled, and need only pay in advance for the ones you know you can attend. If you miss one of your classes, we will have a free make-up class at the end. Otherwise, there are no refunds, with a few exceptions such as medical problems.
Course Description: In this class students will be using color pencil exclusively. The first two weeks we will be working from a photograph. The second two weeks we will be working from vegetable and fruits that are in season. The third two weeks we will be composing a collage and drawing from the collage. The goal of this session is to have three finished color pencil drawings that are well composed and technically competent. We will be discussing composition throughout the session. Students will need to provide their own supplies. Roberta will have a small “store”.for the students to buy their supplies.
Susan Murphy and Roberta Staat 7/26/10
Roberta’s email: rmstaat@verizon.net
Roberta’s phone: 301-570-0047
