Fall 2010 Class Schedule

Mondays

"Still Life Plus" With Charles Ray

9:30 am to 1:30 pm

6 week sessions:


August 9 to September 13
September 20 to November 1
November 8 to December 13
Sign up two weeks prior to each session

Tuition: $160

This painting class is designed to encourage and expand your personal style armed with instruction in color and design. The artist will also learn to communicate ideas, moods, feelings and narratives through the figure. Group and individual critiques at each class. All levels welcome.

Tuesdays

"Watercolor Painting" With Christy Gallagher

9:30 am to 1:30 pm

7 week sessions:

September 7 to October 26
November 2 to December 14


Tuition: $190

Christy Gallagher continues to work with students at all levels interested in developing their skills in watercolor. This course will include demonstrations along with group lessons and individual attention.

She received her education at Cooper Union and the National Academy of Design in NYC. She is a working artist who continues to make her living selling paintings, teaching and giving workshops.

Supply list

Questions call (203) 384-0403 or email christygallagher@sbcglobal.net

"Painting from Photographs with Frank Bruckman

CLASS IS FULL
6:30pm to 9:30pm

September 7 to October 26
November 2 to December 14

Tuition: $190

Learn to paint in oils, pastels and acrylics from photographs. Learn techniques for drawing, mixing colors, applying your particular medium, and creating your painting. Use portraits, landscapes, or reproductions of the masters for your process in the creation of a painting.
You will be given personal instruction with emphasis on your particular needs.
Be prepared to paint in the first session!

For material list: bruckmannfrank@sbcglobal.net.

Wednesdays

"Painting Principles for all Levels" with Karl Soderlund

6:30pm to 9:30pm

6-week session
September 8 to October 13

Tuition: $165

7-week session
October 27 to December 15 (no class Nov. 24)

Tuition: $190

www.karlsoderlund.com

Learn ways to build upon your artistic talents from the beginner to the advanced student. This course will detail every aspect in creating a finished painting while further developing your own skills.
All areas of the painting process will be demonstrated and there will be individual guidance in a supportive atmosphere as students develop their unique artistic voice. From lighting, composition and types of canvas used to working with color, values and brushes. Instruction and critiques are given every day covering information on every phase of a painting. My teaching is designed to help artists improve their ability to express themselves and enable them to grow with greater artistic quality and confidence.

Since this is an evening class we will be working from still-life, photos or even a mirror for self portraits (we will spend time on how to paint from a photo). Regardless of your stage of development, you will be able to work at your own pace.

The course will also include a demonstration which will be held during the first session.

Suppylist

Questions: karlsoderlund@hotmail.com

Thursdays

"The Art of Technique with Robert Baxter"

9:30am to 12:30pm

8-week sessions:
July 1 to August 19
August 26 to October 14
October 21 to December 16 (no class Nov. 25
Tuition: $260

This class is designed as a “how to do” course with the emphasis on the figure in the interior. Oil, acrylic, watercolor and all other mediums are welcome. Problem solving will cover a wide spectrum ranging from composition to glazing, from mood to mixing flesh and all of the stuff in between. Intermediate and advanced students are welcome.

Open Studio - "Do your own thing"

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Fee $5

Every Thursday evening the spacious, well lighted, professional atmosphere of the RAC upstairs studio is available to all to work in their medium of choice. You are free of the distractions and hubbub of your home environment. There is nothing you can do there but draw and paint! So, unleash your creative instincts in the company of kindred spirits, for a very modest fee. And once a month, we have a top flight professional model!

Fridays

Saturdays

"Photography as Fine Art" with Susan Grissom

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

6-week session
September 25 to October 30

Tuition: $160

Materials: Each student must have their own digital camera.
Place: This class will not take place at the RAC studio; we will meet at a new location each week. The schedule of places will be listed on the internet and at RAC.

This digital photography class will be a hands on picture taking course taking place on location at various areas around Connecticut. The first 2 hours will focus on taking pictures and the last hour will be a critique on what the students shot. Design, composition, artistic sensitivity and technique will be discussed.

Susan will give feedback and pointers all throughout the shoot along with handouts and resources for further learning.

"Photo Imaging" with Susan Grissom

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

6-week session
November 6 to December 18 (no class November 27)

Tuition: $160

Materials: Each student must have their own digital camera and laptop computer.
(We have a few extras so ask Susan if you do not have a laptop.)
This course will focus on manipulating and enhancing photographs by using different computer programs. There will be an emphasis on composition and design.
The class will be held in the upstairs studio at RAC.

Susan studied digital photography with Bruce Dunbar at Silvermine and Judith Farber in NYC – who studied with Ansel Adams. www.susangrissom.com