Ridgefield
Continuing Education |
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Drawing, Painting, Botanical Painting, Multi-Media, Chalk Painting |
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Drawing and Painting - Evening - on Zoom
Would you like to express your creativity? This basic drawing and painting class
is open to all levels of expertise. We will cover drawing techniques and basic
color theory as well as artistic styles. The goal of this drawing and painting
class is for each student to have time to discover their artistic selves in a
supportive and relaxed environment. Instructor Frana Baruch is a graduate of
Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. She had a successful career as a graphic designer
and illustrator before becoming a mother and a full time award winning artist.
She is active in the Mid Hudson Valley artistic community and teaches in adult
education and after school programs as well on Zoom. See SUPPLIES for Frana Baruch's Class below.
6 Sessions $119 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $95)
Tue., 2/9, 16, 23; 3/2, 9 and 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Zoom
6 Sessions $119 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $95)
Tue., 4/20, 27; 5/4, 11, 18 and 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Zoom
SUPPLIES for Frana Baruch's Class:
Please bring the items below
to the first class. We will talk about additional supplies at the first class.
mixed media pad - 9" by 12"
kneaded eraser
2 sharpened pencils
anything else you want available
Pet and Animal Portraiture
Pet portraits make a wonderful gift and are a popular artistic subject! Students will build their skills in creating a likeness of a pet or other animal, and over 6 weeks will complete two finished pieces (using graphite and ink) as well as a collection of work from warm-ups. This class would be best for students of an intermediate (or higher) level who have a bit of familiarity with basic drawing techniques. See Materials for Rosie Cerrone's Drawing Classes below. Instructor Rosie Cerrone has a degree from Maryland Art Institute and teaches regionally.
6 Sessions $ 119 (Ridgefield
Sr./Disab. $ 95)
Wed., 2/3, 10, 17, 24; 3/3 and 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon;
Zoom
Materials for Rosie Cerrone's Drawing Classes:
Drawing pencils (2H, HB, 2B)
Drawing paper
Erasers
A light box OR tracing paper
Note: If you’re considering a light box, I recommend the Huion L4S LED Light
Pad (A3 size). It’s thin, extremely lightweight, and I’ve had mine for almost
five years. As someone who does a lot of traditional drawing, it’s saved me countless
hours.
Drawing - Beginner on Zoom
Learning to draw is a valuable and rewarding process that gives very tangible
results! In this class, students will explore graphite drawing and learn to look
at the world like an artist in four sessions intended to give confidence and
build basic skills in both still life and figure drawing. See Materials for Rosie Cerrone's Drawing Classes below. Instructor Rosie Cerrone has a degree from Maryland Art Institute and teaches regionally.
4 Sessions $ 74 (Ridgefield
Sr./Disab. $ 59)
Wed., to be scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon;
Zoom
Drawing Classes Syllabus:
1. Introduction, discussion of basic materials, and sphere/lighting exercise.
Homework will be to build fine motor control by making a value chart and to have
an apple on hand to draw for next week.
a. Sphere/lighting: Students will draw and shade a sphere. This will give me
a grasp on what skills they may have. It will be accompanied by a basic explanation
of shadows and light.
2. Discuss value charts, do apple exercise, mug exercise. Homework will be a
simple still life of two small items from around their homes.
a. Apple: Students will draw an apple by drawing a box and outlining the negative
space around it to recognize form.
b. Mug: Moving on to a more complex object, students will learn to break things
down into simpler shapes and begin to tackle perspective in the ellipsis of the
mug’s opening.
3. Discuss still life, explain human head proportions, head exercises. Homework
will be a self portrait bust.
a. Heads: Students will draw a basic head from the front and in profile, keeping
in mind the benchmarks for facial proportion.
4. Discuss self portrait, explanation of figure drawing, gesture exercises.
a. Gestures: Working from figure photos, students will do quick gesture drawings
to capture the energy of each pose on a short time limit. The time limit keeps
things moving and prevents students from getting too precious with mark making.
Materials for Rosie Cerrone's Drawing Classes:
Drawing pencils (2H, HB, 2B)
Drawing paper
Erasers
A light box OR tracing paper
Note: If you’re considering a light box, I recommend the Huion L4S LED Light
Pad (A3 size). It’s thin, extremely lightweight, and I’ve had mine for almost
five years. As someone who does a lot of traditional drawing, it’s saved me countless
hours.
Drawing and Painting Studio Art
- Day
An open studio art class for both beginning and continuing students. New students
start with drawing basics, from contour through composition, using charcoal
pencils. Continuing students work in the medium of their choice and receive
individual instruction. Instructor Laura McCormick is a teacher and artist
specializing in charcoal and pastel portraiture. Her work has won many awards
and hangs in private collections all over the world. She delights in cultivating
the creative side of her students. Class size limited.
This class will
be offered when we are able to resume in person classes. Please email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com or
phone (203) 431-2812 to be on a notification list.
SUPPLIES for Laura McCormick's Class:
New Students: General's Charcoal Pencils (at least one
hard and one soft); drawing pencils (soft); kneaded eraser; bundle of
tortillion for blending; drawing paper - loose or in pad (11" x 14").
Continuing Students: Please bring your own supplies.
Explore the Mediums (charcoal, pastels, watercolor . . .) OR Continue with Your Favorite . . .
Trying to decide which medium is for you? This course is the perfect
answer. Students will explore charcoal, pastel, watercolor and acrylic by
spending a two hour class on each medium. No experience is necessary. New
students pay a $20 fee to the instructor at the first class that covers all
materials and supplies. After trying each medium, students may continue in
the medium of their choice and bring their own supplies. All students
are welcome whether beginning or continuing in the medium of their choice. Instructor
Laura McCormick is a teacher and artist specializing in charcoal and pastel
portraiture. Her work has won many awards and hangs in private collections
all over the world. She delights in cultivating the creative side of her
students. Class size limited.
This
class will be offered when we are able to resume in person classes. Please
email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com or
phone (203) 431-2812 to be on a notification list.