Relax and create with us at Old Town Cellars and enjoy a truly unique creative experience. This class will be all studio work, for the beginner as well as the seasoned student. This class will include one-on-one instruction. Students will practice drawing and painting from reference material and still life objects of the student’s choice. The basic limited palette will be explained, drawing and painting instruction, as well as various types of light and shadow and a brief discussion of color theory. Tools and materials will also be discussed to give students an idea of what materials we use and why. Bring a date, a group of friends or come on your own and have fun! This class is for adults 21+ only.
Painting
Painting for Teens II
Take time to relax and learn to paint with either acrylic or oil paints in this class (student’s choice). Students will learn to paint from references – either photographs and/or still life sets. Students can bring in their own photographs to paint. By the last day of class, students will have the skills necessary to continue painting on their own, or advance to another class. Teens should have some painting experience. This class is also offered to adults.
Painting for Teens I
Take time to relax and learn to paint with either acrylic or oil paints in this class (student’s choice). Students will learn to paint from references – either photographs and/or still life sets. Students can bring in their own photographs to paint. By the last day of class, students will have the skills necessary to continue painting on their own, or advance to another class. Teens should have some painting experience. This class is also offered to adults.
Clay Paintings for Tots
Introduce your toddler to both 2D and 3D media in a fun and creative environment! Tots experiment with clay and special vibrant clay paints to make their own painting masterpieces! Students have fun building on top of their clay canvas, as well as mixing fun colors to make unique three dimensional painting projects. Due to firing and drying times, pieces will be ready for pick up 12-14 days after the class session is completed. Parents do not need to accompany children in this class.
New Surfaces: Introductory and Experimental China Painting Techniques
Pablo Picasso once said, “Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist.” In this workshop you will learn the introductory rules and techniques used in china painting; and, of course, how to break them. To begin, and as a means to contextualize the range of possibility in china painting, we will discuss its origin and view images of historical and contemporary works. From there, students will learn to prepare their own paint, and will begin the process of decorating the provided porcelain plates. To conclude students will leave decorated project at KAC to be fired. Due to drying and firing times, pottery will be ready for pick up 12-14 days after class has ended. Make your own rules, be a rebel, and join us!
Explorations in Painting III
Take time to relax and learn to paint with either acrylic or oil paints in this class (student’s choice). Students will learn to paint from references – either photographs and/or still life sets. Students can bring in their own photographs to paint. By the last day of class, students will have the skills necessary to continue painting on their own, or advance to another class.
