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Classes 2008 - held at The Art League (Alexandria, VA)   (www.theartleague.org)

Winter Term (Jan.7 - March 9) & Spring Term (April 7 - June 8)

Summer Term (June 23 - Aug. 24) & Fall Term (Dates TBA)

Workshops 2008

The Art League (Alexandria, VA)   (www.theartleague.org)

The Beverly Studio (Staunton, VA) (www.bssschool.org)

The Andreeva Academy (Santa Fe, NM)  (www.theportraitacademy.com)

 
Classes 2008
 

Portrait and Figure Sculpture The technique of handling the terra cotta medium is taught in the context of building a hollow (ready to fire) figurative sculpture.  Attention is given to the study of rhythm, anatomy, proportion, and other fundamentals that form the foundation of good figurative sculpture.  Mondays, 10am to 1pm.

  Where: The Art League   (www.theartleague.org)  
105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA.  703-683-2323
  When: Winter Term: Jan. 7 - March 9
Spring Term: April 7 - June 8
  Time Mondays, 10am - 1 pm
  Contact The Art League for registration and price information.
 

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Beginning Oil Painting This class explores the principles of painting from observation, using the still life and figure. Fundamental issues of color, value, and composition are explained through demonstrations by the instructor. 

 
  Where: The Art League   (www.theartleague.org)  
105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA.  703-683-2323
  When: Winter Term: Jan. 7 - March 9
Spring Term: April 7 - June 8
  Time Mondays, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
  Contact The Art League for registration and price information.
 

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Beginning Drawing An introduction to the principles of drawing from nature.  Basic principles of drawing from observation are emphasized, to include perspective, line, value, light and shadow, and the use of mass conceptions.  Mondays, 7pm to 9:30pm.

 
  Where: The Art League   (www.theartleague.org)  
105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA.  703-683-2323
  When: Winter Term: Jan. 7 - March 9
Spring Term: April 7 - June 8
Summer term: June 23 - Aug. 24

Fall Term:  Dates & Time TBA
  Time Mondays, 7pm to 9:30pm.
  Contact The Art League for registration and price information.

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Oil Painting This class focuses on the concepts and skills for painting the figure from life, as well as working with the still life.  Some experience in oil painting suggested.  Tuesdays, 9:30am to 2:30pm.

 
  Where: The Art League   (www.theartleague.org)  
105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA.  703-683-2323
  When: Winter Term: Jan. 7 - March 9
Spring Term: April 7 - June 8
Summer term: June 23 - Aug. 24

Fall Term:  Dates & Time TBA
  Time Tuesdays, 9:30am to 2:30pm.
  Contact The Art League for registration and price information.

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Landscape Painting This outdoor class emphasizes composition, value and color relationships, as they apply to the landscape.  Mondays, 10am to 1pm.

 
  Where: The Art League   (www.theartleague.org)  
105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA.  703-683-2323
  When: Summer Term June 23 - Aug. 24
Fall Term (Date/Time TBA)
  Time Mondays, 10am to 1pm
  Contact The Art League for registration and price information.

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Workshops 2008
 
 

At  The Art League (Alexandria, VA) www.theartleague.org : 

Drawing 101 Demonstrations and exercises are used to explain perspective, light and shadow, line and mass drawing, and simplifying techniques.  Topics adapted to suit beginners to advanced students.

 
  Where: The Art League   (www.theartleague.org)  
105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA.  703-683-2323
  When: March 29 & 30
  Time 10am to 4pm
  Contact The Art League for registration and price information.

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Master Portrait Painting Intensive Using the methodology of separating drawing and color as its base, this course challenges students to re-envision their own painting process by studying the underlying approach of painters like Rembrandt, Titian and Caravaggio.  March 31 – Apr. 3, 10am to 4pmJ

 
  Where: The Art League   (www.theartleague.org)  
105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA.  703-683-2323
  When: Spring Session:
    March 31 - April 3, 10am to 4pm
Summer Session:
    June 16 - June 19, 10am to 4pm
  Contact The Art League for registration and price information.

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  The Beverly Studio (Staunton, VA) (www.bssschool.org)

Master Portrait Painting Intensive Using the methodology of separating drawing and color as its base, this course challenges students to re-envision their own painting process by studying the underlying approach of painters like Rembrandt, Titian and Caravaggio.

  Where: The Beverly Street Studio School  (www.bssschool.org)
24 West Beverley Street
Staunton, VA 24401
  When: July 11 - July 13, 10am - 5pm
  Contact bsss@bssschool.org for registration and price information.

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  The Andreeva Academy (Santa Fe, NM)

Master Portrait Painting Intensive Using the methodology of separating drawing and color as its base, this course challenges students to re-envision their own painting process by studying the underlying approach of painters like Rembrandt, Titian and Caravaggio.

  Where: The Andreeva Academy  (www.theportraitacademy.com)
215 West San Francisco Street Suite 202
Santa Fe, NM 87501
  When: July 18 - Aug. 1
  Contact The Andreeva Academy for registration and price information.

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