Drawing, Painting, Printmaking

Beginning Watercolor

Step by step instructions give you the skills to create beautiful works of art in watercolor. This medium can be very tricky, so we start with the basics of the color wheel, explore blending and shadowing, and painting three dimensionally. As you work through the class compositions, you will explore your own use of color and this beautiful medium. The $30.00 lab fee covers the cost of paper, brushes, water colors, and basic supplies. Class size limited to 10.Watercolors by Sarratt Art Studios Instructor, Pam Francis

Intermediate Watercolor

Gain new skills while you are building on the basics of watercolor techniques. Students will work on a more complicated composition selected by the instructor and may also explore new ways to create beautiful paintings. Students in this class continue to explore and learn to “control” this very tricky and beautiful medium. A lab fee of $30 covers paper, paints, brushes and other supplies used in the class. Class size limited to 10.

Drawing Fundamentals

This is drawing basics for beginners and for those that feel they need a “refresher” course. Each week students will explore different drawing materials (Dry and wet), learn the vocabulary of drawing and have time to practice new drawing skills. From still life to drawing portraits, you’re sure to unleash the inner artist.  Paper and drawing supplies are provided for the course. A lab fee of $30.00 covers the cost of all drawing supplies and paper.Class size limited to 12.

Drawing and Painting with Color

We think the title of this course says it all! Students in this class will explore color pencils, pastels, and various styles of water color while exploring the art of drawing. Designed for beginners, this class is open to anyone who’d like to spend time in the studio to relax and enjoy creating colorful works of art. A lab fee of $30.00 covers the cost of all drawing supplies and paper.Class size limited to 12.

Figure Drawing

Artists have been drawing, painting and sculpting the human figure for centuries. Now, it’s your turn to explore drawing with a live model as your muse. From quick gesture drawings to more “studied” poses, students will explore expression and physicality of the human form on paper. Our model will wear a swim suit or dance leotard, costume, or drapes for poses. Please note that this is not an anatomy drawing class. This class is open to intermediate or advanced level drawing students. A $30.00 lab fee covers the cost of the model as well as drawing supplies for the class.Class size limited to 10.

Print Making (Intaglio, Photo Silk Screen, Relief)

There are a variety of techniques when it comes to print making. Some techniques require a press, others require some special chemicals, and some can be done with things that are laying around the house. From the basic mono print to the wood carved block to the more “modern” approach of photo silk screen we try to offer different classes in this amazing medium. So check our schedule for what is being offered this semester. No experience is required, but this is a medium that is often used by artists that enjoy drawing/painting/ bookmaking, or photography. A lab fee of $30.00 covers the cost of chemistry, tools, paper and ink for instructor led projects.Additional supplies will be available for purchase. Class size limited to 8 – 10.

 

Creating Artist’s Books with Image Transfer and Experimental Printmaking Processes

Have fun combining image transfer and experimental printmaking processes with handmade books!  Each week, students will learn a simple new book structure paired with one or more printmaking or image transfer techniques. Through relief printing by hand, various photo and drawing transfer techniques, stencil, marbling, and more, students will create beautiful books, rich with imagery and visual texture. Beginners and experienced students are welcome!

Book by Lesley Patterson-Marx, Sarratt Art Studios Instructor

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