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 ArtCenter Manatee Classes
Drawing and Pastels


Winter Classes  

b-iGreat Graphite - Supply List
Instructor: Joseph Palotas
Mondays, 1:00 – 3:30
Session 1: Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Session 2: Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar. 5
Session 3: Mar. 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9

This will be an excellent adventure into the power of the pencil. Great paintings start with a great foundation, and that’s what we will specialize in here during our session’s of Great Graphite. Not only are there tips for layouts but also some more in depth studies for wonderful renderings. In an easy going atmosphere with plenty to learn we will provide ourselves the ability to create great layouts for painting studies and future projects.

5 week session:
$85 ACM members $110 non members

 

b-iSketching as an Art Form
Instructor: Susan Covert
Tuesdays, 9:30 – 12:00
Session 1: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7
Session 2: Feb. 14, 21, 28, (No Mar. 6), 13, 20
Session 3: Mar. 27, Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24

Follow in the footsteps of the masters by keeping a sketchbook! Learn about various sketchbooks and materials; practice observation skills as we meet in different locations; develop sketching techniques using the principals of composition & design. Establish the habit of daily sketching wherever you are!

* 5 week session:
$85 ACM members $110 non members

 

b-iPastels - Supply List
Instructor: Joanna Coke
Tuesdays, 1:30 - 4:00
Session 1: Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Session 2: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar. 6
Session 3: Mar. 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 10

Learn how to use chalk pastels in their brilliant and subtle ways. A topic of discussion and demonstration will be given at the start of each session. Personal attention and techniques will also be shown for each student’s needs. Bring your photos to paint from for the subject of that session. All levels welcome.

5 week session:
$85 ACM members $110 non members

 

b-i Drawing by Observation Made Easy - Supply List
Instructor: Darwin Leon
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:00
Session 1: January 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2
Session 2: February 9, 16, 23, (No March 1), 8, 15
Session 3: March 22, 29 April 5, 12, 19

Learn to draw anything with simple methods of observation. This class covers the essentials of drawing from a simple object found in nature to the human figure, landscape or still life. This course will cover basic drawing techniques such as the effectiveness of gesture drawing, line drawing and perspective, lights and shadows, and how an object is affected by various sources of light.

5 week session:
$85 ACM members $110 non members

 

b-i Figure Drawing Made Easy - Supply List
Instructor: Darwin Leon
Saturdays, 1:00 – 3:30
Session 1: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, (No Feb. 4), 11
Session 2: Feb. 18, 25, March 3, (No Mar. 10), 17, 24
Session 3: Mar. 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28

Complete anatomy for the artist in easy steps. This class is ideal for figurative artists and art students who are interested in taking the human figure to the next level. The class will develop into technical aspects of drawing, such as gesture drawing, proportion, line qualities, lights and shadows, movement, and the figure in perspective. We’ll go over the basic mechanics of the figure using the objective observation approach and complete training on muscle groups.

5 week session:
$85 ACM members $110 non members

 

   






 
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