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beginning AbstRact acrylicsIn these courses, students will learn new techniques each night through class demonstration, instructor critique, and peer interaction. Drawing skills are not required.
Proficient artists who have taken this class may want to investigate our Intermediate Acrylics class. Below, you will find more info about the instructor and a welcome message from each about how they teach their class. If you have questions for an instructor, you may contact them directly through their personal website. If you have general questions, please feel free to call Art on 30th at (619) 894-9009. Choose a day and time option that works for you:
• Supply lists: see the instructor section below for links • Cost $199 (6 classes) If you are brand new to acrylics: welcome! We invite you to begin with our Art 101 class. All materials are supplied and you can become comfortable with tools and techniques before taking our beginner classes. |
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Register for one of the options below to sign up for the next 6-week session.
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About the instructors
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Kate Ashton, instructor for Tuesday evening classes
BIO: Learn under the clear guidance of owner and artist, Kate Ashton. Kate brings to each class her years of experience making a living as an artist. She has built an arts community based on the principle of cooperation rather than competition. She has two masters degrees and has taught 20+ years. She is honored to be one of the finalists chosen by Professional Artists Magazine as mentor of the year and placed 12th in the nation. Come and grow under this seasoned instructor and get ready to excel. MESSAGE FROM KATE: So glad you are reading this—it means I may be meeting you soon! If you've never painted before, don’t worry. Everyone starts somewhere. Each session has an “instruction” phase and a painting phase. Here are some of the things we will cover: 12 techniques with acrylic paint, different tools in addition to brushes, the two most popular forms of texture, basic (or advanced if you are ready) color mixing, how to use glaze to make acrylic paint look like oil paint, and how to finish a piece to get it ready to hang in your home or enter into a show. Please check out my material list and come join this growing community of artists. Instructor Website | Supply List |
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Liz Jardine, instructor for Wednesday morning classes
BIO: If you have shopped in Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, World Market, Target etc., you have probably already seen Liz Jardine’s artwork. She is an internationally recognized professional artist. She works full time as an artist (with two assistants) in the architecturally prominent Cable Building on 7th Avenue. Jardine attended school in New York at the State University of New York Buffalo with a design degree in 2-dimensional painting. She learned the most by painting professionally for an Arizona-based atelier, The Phoenix Art Group, where she was the Art Director for 10 years. Come grow with this amazing instructor! MESSAGE FROM LIZ: So glad you are reading this—I'm already looking forward to meeting you! During this class, we will begin new projects and continue to work on the previous ones simultaneously: an abstract landscape (two night project), a layered abstract landscape with silver leafing (two night project), and a rainbow creation with liquid acrylics and outlining (two night project). Check out the material list below and get ready to have a smiling, creative experience with acrylic painting! Instructor Website | Supply List |
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Ann Golumbuk, instructor for Wednesday evening classes
BIO: With a degree in Interior Design, Ann Golumbuk brings a stellar sense of composition to all the art work she does. She has worked for 15 years as a volunteer art teacher developing young artists. She is one of the recognized professional artists represented by Ashton Gallery and has a well-known reputation for creating dynamic, large, exuberant artwork dancing with color and rhythm. Paint and grow under the direction of this enthusiastic, supportive instructor. MESSAGE FROM ANN: Hi, if you're reading this, I may be meeting you soon! I'm delighted to be teaching abstract art. In my class, we will cover 12 techniques of acrylic painting, composition in abstract art, color mixing, textures, glazing techniques and completing a piece of artwork for hanging. Bring your smile, check out my materials list, and let’s do some art! Instructor Website | Supply List |
