FALL 2020 VIRTUAL CLASS SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 13, 20 and DECEMBER 4
Watercolor - “Feathers to Fur”
With Jan Guarino
Painting animals in watercolor. Class will include a photo reference and a contour drawing of the image sent ahead of time. This will be a paint along class and will be recorded so we will have access afterwards. Supply list will be provided.
1:00 to 3:00
Tuition: $105 members/$115
Jan is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology and has been a graphic artist designing marketing materials for businesses for 40 years. “There are many skills that I learned at FIT and in business that I utilize in my teaching”.
DECEMBER 3
Watercolor workshop - YUPO
With Margie Samuels.
YUPO is a relatively new synthetic painting surface that has been embraced by watercolor painters for the last 20 years. But, painting on YUPO is very different from painting on traditional watercolor paper. This online workshop is all about how to paint on YUPO, including the tricks for creating textures. The workshop is appropriate for painters of all levels, including beginners. Upon registration, you will receive information about the workshop and the materials you will need. The Zoom link will be sent to you a few days before the workshop.
10:30 to noon
Tuitiion: $35
Margie is an experienced watercolorist and art instructor. Graduating with honors from Brandeis University, she majored in fine arts, then went on to study painting at both the Arts Student League in New York and the New Jersey Center for Visual Arts.
DECEMBER 28, 29 and 30
PAINT LIKE THE PROS
This three-part online series is a wonderful way for grown-ups and kids to spend some special time together and learn about some artists who have influenced all of us…..Plus, it is the perfect holiday gift to share with your family!
Each 90-minute workshop will include a powerpoint discussion
about the life and work of that artist, as well as the
importance of that artist within the context of art history and culture.
Then, we will do our own art project based on the work of the artist
that we are studying.
Upon registration, you will receive information by email…then, a day or two before each workshop, you will receive the zoom link. This series of workshops is designed for all levels of artists, including beginners. You can either register for the series of three classes, or you can register for individual classes.
TUITION: Individual workshops are $35 (for a grown-up AND child). The entire three-part series is $100 (for both grown-up AND child).
Monday, December 28th, 2020 (2:00PM to 3:30PM EST):
PAINT LIKE MATISSE
Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 (2:00PM to 3:30PM EST):
PAINT LIKE CHAGALL
Wednesday, December 30th, 2020 (2:00PM to 3:30PM EST):
PAINT LIKE PICASSO
Margie is an experienced watercolorist and art instructor. Graduating with honors from Brandeis University, she majored in fine arts, then went on to study painting at both the Arts Student League in New York and the New Jersey Center for Visual Arts.
Sketching Around the East Bay
We will meet on Sunday afternoons at various Cafes and sketch around the area, getting together at the end to share our work and sketching techniques while enjoying a hot beverage outside or inside if space allows.. Open to all media but the emphasis will be on sketching and drawing. Schedule subject to change due to weather conditions. Hours vary due to closing hours. Meets on Sunday afternoons. We will observe state regulations regarding masks and social distancing.
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2-4 Meet at Coastal Roasters, 1791 Main Rd. Tiverton. We will spread out to sketch the surrounding boats, harbor and buildings. Outdoor seating only or bring your own chair.
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2-4 Meet at the Beehive Café, 10 Franklin St, Bristol. Harbor, nearby streets and buildings. Outdoor seating on second floor balcony or tented area on street. Limited indoor seating.
Sunday, Nov. 15, 12:30-2:30 Meet at the Art Café , 7 South of Commons Rd, Sketch on the grounds of the Café. Also includes an Art Gallery and rustic Buildings. Bring a chair.
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2-4 Meet at Sweet Berry Farm, 915 Mitchells Lane, Middletown. Sketch on the grounds of the farm. Fields and trees. We could even purchase some veggies from the market and set up a still life. Spacious indoor seating and some outdoor seating.
Sunday, Nov. 22, 1:30-3:30 Meet at the Coffee Depot, 501 Main St, Warren. Sketch picturesque and historic buildings along Main Street and side streets. Spacious indoor seating and some sidewalk seating.
Please email us at pleinair@portsmoutharts.org for more information and to register. Fee for the entire series is $15 which you can pay by using the DONATE button at the bottom of our website or you can bring $5 for each session. In either case, you must register beforehand so we can contact you regarding any changes to the schedule or locations.
