2020: OPEN STUDIO
Instructor: none

No instructors, no models, just a fellowship of artists working together in all media.  All are welcome. 

Note:  There will be no Open Studio on April 3.

Price: $27
Friend Price: $27
Friday, 9:30am-12:30pm ongoing

2030: INTRODUCTION TO PASTEL PAINTING
Instructor: Herb Slapo
Herb Slapo's bio

Enter the world of soft pastels with this informative and structured class designed to give you the opportunity to create colorful, well-presented pastel paintings. Pastel painting techniques, understanding color theory, tools of good composition, and some art history are included in this course.  Students new to painting, as well as returning students, are welcome.

Click here to download the materials list for this course.

*This class is an elective in the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

 

Price: $116
Friend Price: $106
Wednesday, 6:15-8:15pm, March 10-April 14 (6 weeks)

2031: INTRODUCTION TO OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING
Instructor: Letty DeLoatch

Letty Deloatch's Bio

This class primes you and your canvas with the basics of how to get started painting. Explore the fundamentals of oil and acrylic painting and enrich your techniques and use of media. Learn color-mixing, underpainting, glazing and washing, dry brushing, and use of the palette knife. Discuss issues of composition, line, contrast, texture, and color. Experimentation with paint is encouraged as well as the development of your own personal style. Attention to each individual artist as well as demonstrations of materials, techniques, and applications are an important part of this course.

*Click here for the materials list for the course.

*This class is part of the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: $189
Friend Price: $170
Wednesday, 6:15-9:15pm, January 13-February 24 (7 weeks)
Tuesday, 6:15-9:15pm, March 9-April 20 (7 weeks)

2032: STUDY IN COLOR THEORY AND ABSTRACT PAINTING
Instructor: Juan Di Giulio
Juan Di Giulio's bio

This oil and acrylics course is an introduction to working with contemporary abstract principles with an emphasis on color theory. The basics of color theory, as well as how to mix colors, are covered. Students examine artists and movements of the 20th century and current contemporary painting in order to gain a theoretical knowledge that helps inform their own painting explorations and concept development.

*Click here for the materials list for this course.

*This class is part of the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

 

Price: $169
Friend Price: $152
Saturday, 1-3:30pm, January 30-March 13 (7 weeks)

2033: PORTRAIT PAINTING
Instructor: Elizabeth May
Elizabeth May's bio

This course provides a wonderful opportunity to paint from a clothed model who is posing for you!  (If you prefer, you may also bring a reference photo and create a painting from your own chosen subject.)  You may use oils, acrylics or mixed media to create your paintings.  We'll talk about various techniques and styles, from the Old Masters to the Contemporary.  We will also discuss the methods and materials of painting, including the palette, underpainting, paint mixing and different ways to apply paint. Discussions of lighting, color, form and composition will be included as well.  A model will pose for each class.  All are welcome-from beginner to advanced.  Instruction will be individualized for each student.

*Click here for the materials list if you wish to use oils.

*Click here for the materials list if you wish to use acrylics.

*The models fee will be divided evenly between the students at the first class.

*This class is an elective in the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

 

Price: $180
Friend Price: $162
Monday, 6:30-9pm, January 11-March 8 (no class January 18) (8 weeks)
Monday, 6:30-9pm, March 22-May 17 (no class April 5) (8 weeks)

2034: EXPRESSIVE FIGURE PAINTING
Instructor: Juan Di Giulio
Juan Di Giulio bio

This course is designed to explore various ways to represent the human figure in paint. Focus will be on fundamental painting technique as well as explorations of media, color and form. No prior painting experience is necessary, but experience in figure drawing will be helpful. Students will be exposed to historical and contemporary figure painters to expand their understanding of figurative representation and to assist in their own painting development. The instructor will assist students in developing their own skills as well as their unique ways to express the figure. Work will be done from live models.

*Click here for the materials list for this course.
*Tuition includes models' fees.

*This class is part of the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: $199
Friend Price: $182
Saturday, 9:30am-noon, January 30-March 13 (7 weeks)

2035: LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Instructor: Juan Di Giulio
Juan Di Giulio's bio

Painting out of doors can be a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience. Out of the studio we are faced with the dynamic forces of nature which challenge us to develop visual sensitivity, flexibility, and resilience. In this class, students will learn how to view the landscape and build a painting with an effective composition and use of color.  Individual expression is encouraged, and students are free to employ the medium of their choice.  The class will take place both in the studio and in various locations around the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area.  

*Click here for the materials list for this class.
*Note:  This class focuses on the use of oils & acrylics only.

*This class is part of the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: $169
Friend Price: $152
Saturday, 10am-12:30pm, April 10-May 22 (7 weeks)

2036: BEGINNING ACRYLIC / MIXED MEDIA PAINTING
Instructor: Luna Lee Ray
Luna Lee Ray's bio

An introduction to the amazing range of acrylic-based paints, inks, and mediums. Also learn to incorporate collage, pencils, pastels, and water-soluble crayons. Emphasis will be on fun and exploration!

*Click here for the materials list for this course.
*Please, no oils!

*$10 material fee paid to instructor at first class.

*This class is an elective in the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: see below
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Friday, 1:30-3:30pm, January 15-February 19 (6 weeks) $116 public, $106 Friends
Friday, 1:30-3:30pm,March 5-April 9 (no class April 2) (5 weeks) $99 public, $91 Members
Friday, 1:30-3:30pm, April 23-May 21 (5 weeks) $99 public, $91 Friends

2037: CONTINUING ACRYLIC / MIXED MEDIA PAINTING
Instructor: Luna Lee Ray
Luna Lee Ray's bio

Fun with acrylics!  For painters with some experience who want the inspiration and challenge of projects, demos, and critiques. The sections may be taken individually, but are designed to be taken consecutively. Each section is unique and builds on the skills from the previous classes.

*Bring painting materials to first class.
*Please, no oils!

*$10 material fee paid to instructor at first class.

*This class is an elective in the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: see below
Friend Price: see below
Friday, 11am-1:30pm, January 15-February 19 (6 weeks) $145 public, $131 Members
Friday, 11am-1:30pm, March 5-April 9 (no class April 2) (5 weeks) $121 public, $110 Members
Friday, 11am-1:30pm, April 23-May 21 (5 weeks) $121 public, $110 Members

2038: BRUSH UP ON PAINTING (acrylic or watercolor)
Instructor: Julie Eastman
Julie Eastman's bio

This course is geared to increase painting awareness, comfort and skill for students with one or more years of painting. The instructor will discuss general painting issues such as use of color, composition and design, aerial perspective, abstract approaches, as well as ways to break through creative blocks. The studio session will begin with a brief warm-up exercise, and students can then paint from their own projects, photo references, or instructor-guided exercises as desired.

Click here for the materials list for this class.

*This class is an elective in the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: $116
Friend Price: $106
Thursday, 10am-noon, January 14-February 18 (6 weeks)

2039: PAINTING IN A SERIES (WATERCOLOR OR ACRYLIC)
Instructor: Julie Eastman
Julie Eastman's bio

Painting in a series is a great way for a student to explore subjects and themes in a more substantive way.  Many factors can come into play, such as subject, idea, color, values, technique, sequence, time of day or seasons.  The end result is that a series can give a visual impact that is greater than each painting alone.  This course will help students explore and identify what subjects and themes appeal to them for broader study, and guide them as they develop a series of their own.  This course is open to  students who have one year or more of painting experience.

*Click here for the materials list for this course.

*This class is an elective in the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: $116
Friend Price: $106
Thursday, 10am-noon, February 25-April 1 (6 weeks)

2040: INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR
Instructor: Julie Eastman
Julie Eastman's Bio

This course takes a close look at the unique qualities of watercolor and gives a thorough presentation of the basics of watercolor, including set-up, brush handling, washes and glazes, color-mixing, wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet and dry-brush applications.  Demos will be provided, and students will be guided through a series of hands-on painting exercises designed to increase their understanding of the basic concepts.  This course is open to beginners or to any students who want a refresher in watercolor technique.

*Click here for the materials list for this course.

*This class is an elective of the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: $116
Friend Price: $106
Thursday, 7-9pm, January 14-February 18 (6 weeks)

2041: MORE ON WATERCOLOR
Instructor: Julie Eastman
Julie Eastman's bio

This course is geared for the continuing student who already has some experience in watercolor. Through instructor-guided exercises or independent projects, students will expand their understanding of wet-on-dry and wet-on-wet techniques and how to explore the color, texture, and spontaneity that are unique to watercolor. The use of photo references to develop paintings will also be covered with emphasis on creative approaches.

*Click here for the materials list for this course.

*This class is an elective of the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: $116
Friend Price: $106
Thursday, 7-9pm, February 25-April 1 (6 weeks)

2042: BEGINNING WATERCOLOR
Instructor: Luna Lee Ray

Luna Lee Ray's bio

Watercolor is a beautiful and endlessly fascinating medium.  Section A
will address the basics of watercolor handling and color theory through simple, fun exercises. In section B & C, students will begin to put together images, explore composition and design and learn more fun ways to play with paint.

*Click here for the materials list for this course.

*This class is an elective of the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: see below
Friend Price: see below
Saturday, 1:30-3:30pm, January 16-February 20 (6 weeks) $116 public, $106 Members
Saturday, 1:30-3:30pm, March 6-April 10 (no class March 27) (5 weeks) $99 public, $91 Friends
Saturday, 1:30-3:30pm, April 24-May 22 (5 weeks) $99 public, $91 Members

2043: CONTINUING WATERCOLOR
Instructor: Luna Lee Ray
Luna Lee Ray's bio

This course is for intermediate to advanced level students who want to continue to be stimulated and inspired by creative challenges and focused critiques. the emphasis is on experimentation and individual interpretation of the projects.

*Please bring your painting materials to the first class.

*This class is an elective of the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: see below
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Tuesday, noon-3pm, January 12-February 16 (6 weeks) $174 public, $157 Members
Wednesday, 11am-2pm, January 13-February 17 (6 weeks) $174 public, $157 Members
Saturday, 11am-1:30pm, January 16-February 20 (6 weeks) $145 public, $131 Members
Tuesday, noon-3pm, March 2-April 6 (6 weeks) $174 public, $157 Members
Wednesday, 11am-2pm, March 3-April 7 (6 weeks) $174 public, $157 Members
Saturday, 11am-1:30pm, March 6-April 10 (no class March 27) (5 weeks) $121 public, $110 Members
Tuesday, noon-3pm, April 20-May 18 (5 weeks) $145 public, $131 Members
Wednesday, 11am-2pm, April 21-May 19 (5 weeks) $145 public, $131 Members
Saturday, 11am-1:30pm, April 24-May 22 (5 weeks) $121 public, $110 Members

2044: CONTINUING MIXED MEDIA EXPLORATIONS
Instructor: Luna Lee Ray
Luna Lee Ray's Bio

For students with some collage experience, this course will help you continue to develop your image-making skills.  We will generate some of your own collage materials, work with found objects and learn more fun ways to use acrylic paints and mediums.  Each section is unique and builds on the skills from the previous class.

*Click here for the materials list for this course.

*$10 material fee paid to instructor at first class.

*This class is an elective of the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: $145
Friend Price: $131
Monday, noon-2:30pm, January 25-March 1 (6 weeks) $145 public, $131 Members
Monday, noon-2:30pm, April 5-May 10 (6 weeks) $145 public, $131 Members

2045: ENCAUSTIC PAINTING—at the artist’s studio
Instructor: Lynn Bregman Blass
Lynn Bregman Blass' bio

This workshop teaches participants the basics of encaustic painting as well as a variety of advanced techniques. Encaustic painting involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added.  The liquid/paste is then applied to a surface Ñ usually prepared wood though often other materials are used.  The information and techniques taught in this workshop include equipment and safety issues, tools, grounds and substrates, application and painting techniques, fusing, color mixing, incising, sgraffito, creating texture, surface manipulation and collage. Open to all levels including those who have no experience with encaustic painting or even those who have no painting experience at all but are willing to take the leap and come explore.

*$35 materials fee, paid to instructor at first class (unless student is going to purchase own materials for course)
*Please also bring 2 small, rigid wooden panels, approximately 10”X10”.
*Obtain a map to the artist’s studio at The ArtsCenter’s front desk, prior to the first class.  The studio is located at 8711 Drew Lane, Chapel Hill.
*Students should contact instructor, prior to first class.

*This class is an elective in the Artist at Work Painting/Drawing Certificate Program. For more information, click here.

Price: $91
Friend Price: $82
Saturday, 10am-2pm, April 10 & 17 (2 weeks)