Art Classes

Increase your enjoyment of travel, nature and quiet moments alone by keeping a sketchbook. Regardless of your drawing skills, your personal observations can be recorded with an easy to transport "stash" of pencils, crayons or watercolor. Add a few tickets and photos, perhaps a leaf or postcard as collage and create a true artist's journal.

Week 1: On our first day of the workshop, Gail will bring some of her own sketchbooks, postcards and several books on the subject from her collection to share ideas.We will also discuss some basic supplies.

Week 2: Everyone will go out and about in scenic Lambertville with your new tool kit and try some of the ideas that will get you started. At the end of the class we will meet back at the Artists' Gallery for 'show & tell'.

Materials: On the first day we will be exploring some options, so if you have a pencil, crayons, or small watercolor set and a favorite sketchbook, please bring them. Beginners will have until Week 2 to assemble their collection of art materials.

To learn more contact Gail at gailnwill@verizon.net or 215.638.4614.

Working in the studio, students will learn how to start a painting in acrylics and use the quick-drying nature of the medium to their advantage. The first session will be creating a painting from simple still life objects using white and two other colors. Students will work on creating a color image based on photo reference in subsequent workshop sessions. Instructions on composition, layering, glazing, and highlighting through use of negatives and positives within the painting will be covered. Students will need to provide their own paints, brushes, and canvas panels.

To learn more, contact Rich at barkingbeagle02@aol.com or 215.504.5850.

A workshop for beginners to advanced photographers designed to improve understanding and use of photographic techniques. Discussion will center on digital camera features and functions, lighting, composition, action, posing, and creative problem solving. You will learn techniques to improve your portraits, landscapes, events, sports, and fine art photography. A short shooting session will offer a chance to practice what you have learned. Requirement: digital camera.

To learn more, contact John at jtreichler2@comcast.net or 908.380.9573.

Instructor will explore topics of how to study your subject matter in the field, support materials, starting the process, and technical aspects of using the medium of watercolor in the genre of wildlife art. Participants should bring a sketchpad and pencil, and have basic drawing skills. Participants are welcome to bring in their artwork for a short critique following the presentation, time allowing.

To learn more, contact Bea at BeatriceBork@gmail.com or 908.806.4258.

Create your own self-portrait using glass,mirrors, and acrylics or oils. A unique technique allows the expert or beginner to succeed. Frame and glass will be provided for a nominal fee. Please bring your own paints or instructor will supply if needed. Enroll today and have a gift ready in time for the holidays. Class size limited to 5.

To learn more, contact Chuck at cbkjr@comcast.net or 609.466.9241.

Explore the beauty of color and light with transparent watercolor. Following a demonstration using experimental and basic techniques, participants will work to make the most of this exciting medium. Students will need to provide their own paints, brushes, and watercolor paper.

To learn more, contact Carol at csanzalone@aol.com or 609.397.2975.