Adult Classes
This engaging, information-packed class will teach what you need to know regarding supplies & basic techniques with step by step instructions & demonstrations. It will dispel any myths regarding the “unforgiving” properties of watercolor as students focus on the various brush strokes, mixing paints, color theory, plus many “tricks & fixes” in applying the medium.
*A supply list can be downloaded from GHIA website under Supply Lists.
*Offsite Evans Studio Location: 874 Deerwood Circle, Evans, GA 30809
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First class:
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Renoir all painted from live models. This class provides a great opportunity for you to do the same. The live costumed models will challenge and test your artistic skills. You’ll learn the essential elements that go into a successful painting. Emphasis will be given to the development of the figure in a composition. You will discover why any successful painting is a result of the organization of a visual language; line, form, medium and the student. Students may work in the medium of their choice (watercolor, acrylic, or oil). Learn More
First class:
Thursday, February 14, 2019 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Are you ready to paint!? This time we are inviting some of your old friends to join us. We all have them. Old paintings and sketches that never really seemed to get off of the ground no matter how much we tried to rescue them. Now we have just the perfect project for them! Join us in this fun and exciting one day workshop as we rethink collage and mixed media. Bring your duds, your tired canvases and even the worst of the worst to this lively workshop where we will cut, collage, and repaint those old pieces into new compositions in ways you’ve never considered. By the end of this fun day of art making, each student will take home a unique finished piece that they will be proud to show and display. New and Continuing students welcomed, no two pieces will ever be the same. Learn More
First class:
Saturday, March 2, 2019 - 9:30am to 3:00pm
Holding on to random goodies waiting to incorporate them into your art?
You’ve been saving cards from the kids and sentimental fabric scraps forever, waiting for the perfect mixed media project. AND NOW, The wait is over! Let our instructor help you turn that box of treasures into something extra beautiful. This exciting exploration class will go step-by-step through the creation of a mixed-media painting from start to finish, including how to build a background, define shapes, create a focal point, and add details.
Note: your items will get glued down and painted over so if you’re worried about losing them, please consider having items color copied onto paper for use in this project.
Fun items to consider: Children’s artwork, love letters and notes, fabric bits, copies of old photographs, etc., pretty much anything you want to see in your masterpiece!
By the end of this fun day of art making, each student will take home a unique finished masterpiece.
*New and Continuing students welcomed, no two pieces will ever be the same.
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First class:
Saturday, February 9, 2019 - 9:30am to 3:00pm
Explore the fundamentals of photographic composition and build a portfolio of awesome black and white images. The technical aspects of black-and-white photography will be emphasized. All that's required is a 35-mm camera with manual controls. Come see what the darkroom magic is all about. Limited number of cameras are available for rent. For more information contact the school prior to class. Learn More
First class:
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
This course will address the basics of setting-up and composing an appealing still life. New and continuing students will be guided in the painting process using the tools of composition, color, value, intensity, contrast, hard and soft edges, brushwork and careful observation. Through instruction, demonstration and individual attention, this course will benefit beginning and more advanced painters. Beginners will learn an entry-level and approach to the wonderful and challenging world of oil painting. More advanced painters will enhance and refine their skills as they are introduced to additional methods for painting still-life compositions that are appealing and compelling. Learn More
First class:
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm
This course will concentrate on the basic techniques of rendering a portrait likeness. It will begin with understanding the powerful elements & principles of art - particularly form, value, texture, proportion, the interplay of light & shadow, etc. General characteristics of faces from various vantage points will be discussed & practiced, after which the class will concentrate on capturing the subtle differences that make each face unique.
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First class:
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Carol Kelly Dorn, an award-winning portraitist, has returned to offer an intensive, information-packed workshop on watercolor portrait painting.
The first Saturday will be spent with the students following the instructor’s step-by-step demonstrations & one-on-one teaching. Each feature will be discussed & painted as they develop a watercolor portrait from start to finish. They will also discuss the best tactics on deciding upon & drawing out their photographic choices for the following Saturday, when they will be painting from their own personal photos.
This class, while designed to teach the basics of portrait painting in a workshop setting, will make an excellent introduction to the more in-depth weekly portrait classes that will be offered in the spring.
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First class:
Saturday, February 9, 2019 - 10:00am to 3:30pm
Anyone can learn to weave! Come join the fun!
This exciting one-day workshop breaks down the weaving process into a fun easy process perfect for beginners or those more experienced just looking to join up with other weavers for the day.
Students of all ages have learned the weaving process from skilled artist and instructor Ulrike Beck. All students will be proud of their work and leave with a wonderful finished project at the end of the day.
Other future projects will also be discussed after students learn the basics. Tapestry and functional projects will be discussed as we explore and learn this medium.
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First class:
Saturday, February 16, 2019 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Students will explore ceramic wheelwork techniques in this class. Instruction will be tailored to the individual skill level of each student. Using the wheel as a tool, forms will be thrown, altered and assembled to create various functional vessels of various shapes and forms. Glazing techniques will also be addressed. Learn More
First class:
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
