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• WS-27 Colored Pencil Techniques - Drafting Film (SU24)

  • When
    July 27, 2024
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: July 20

  Ages 12+

  Drafting film is a different approach to using colored pencils.  You can achieve great depth using it.  In this workshop you will learn how to use this surface for your art.  Bring an 8x10 drawing or copy of a photo for reference.  A simple drawing will be completed in this workshop.  Materials list below.

  Instructor: Jeanne Perrier 

  Date: Saturday, 7/27

  Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  
  

  Materials List: This list I am giving you is very basic and allows you to mix further colors. I suggest Prismacolor pencils as they are easier to find and less expensive than other artist quality pencils.  If you do not have any pencils a set of 24 would be good.  If you have Faber Castell Polychromos, Caran D'Ache, Royal Talens or Derwent, those would be fine.  The point is to have artist quality with which to work.

  
  

  Please bring an assortment of Prismacolor pencils, including white and sepia. Also bring a kneaded eraser, a white plastic eraser and a hard surface on which you will draw. A clip board will work just fine.  If your pencils are new  sharpen them prior to class and be sure to sharpen the end opposite the color name and number. Bring a drawing or a copy of a photo that will fit on 7x10 film. The film will be provided by the instructor. 

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• WS-26 An Intro to Colored Pencils (SU24)

  • When
    August 17, 2024
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    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: August 10

  Ages 12+

  Explore colored pencils and some of the effects you can create in using them. This workshop offers a foundation for the various pencil techniques used. The morning includes basics and the afternoon addresses more specialized work. Bring a lunch! Materials list below.

  Instructor: Jeanne Perrier 

  Date: Saturday, 8/17

  Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

  
  

  Materials List:

  This list I am giving you is very basic and allows you to mix further colors. I suggest Prismacolor pencils as they are easier to find than many of the European brands.  If you have a set of artist quality pencils such as Faber Castell Polychromos or Derwent, those would be fine.  The point is to have artist quality with which to work.

  
  

  Please bring the following: Lemon Yellow #915, Apple Green #912, Grass Green #909, Parrot Green #1006, True Blue #903, Imperial Violet #1007, Violet #932, Mulberry #995, Magenta #930, Poppy Red #922, Orange #918, and Yellowed Orange #1002.  Please also bring a graphite pencil, HB or 2H, a kneaded eraser, a white plastic eraser and a pencil sharpener.  Please have your pencils sharpened before class and sharpen the end opposite the color name and number. 

  
  

  Please email the instructor with any questions at jeanne.perrier@att.net or call at 412-952-3003
  

  
  

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• A-38 Drawing Basics (FA24)

  • Start
    September 11, 2024
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  • End
    October 16, 2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline:  September 4

  Ages 16+

  Being able to draw what you "see" is the foundation for other art experiences. This class will work on building up your drawing skills through observational exercises that will improve your realistic drawings.  This class is for all levels of ability, especially those who say they can't draw!

  All materials included.

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero 

  Dates: Wednesdays 9/11 - 10/16

  6 sessions

  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  
  

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• A-35 Soft Pastels (FA24)

  • Start
    September 16, 2024
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  • End
    October 21, 2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: September 9

  Ages 16+ 

  
  

  Soft pastels are a vibrant and rewarding painting medium! This class will cover using the pastels in a variety of techniques and with a variety of surfaces.  All levels are welcome as we explore the pastel sticks and  pan pastels. All materials included. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pontoriero
  

  
  

  Dates: Mondays 9/16 - 10/21

  6 sessions

  Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  
  

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• C-03 Drawing for Tweens (FA24)

  • Start
    September 17, 2024
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  • End
    October 22, 2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Sept 10

  Ages 12-15

  
  

  Consider C-03.2 if this class is full!

  Older students will practice and develop their drawing skills in this class. There will be a focus on the value of lighting and the different techniques for blending along with perspective. This class will teach students to focus on the details in a piece of art. 

  All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor:  Jamie Monaghan 

  Dates: Tuesdays 9/17 - 10/22

  6 sessions

  Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  
  

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• WS-02 Classical Still Life with Guest Artist Jim Sulkowski (FA24)

  • Start
    September 21, 2024
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  • End
    September 22, 2024
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Registration deadline: September 14

  Ages 16+

  This workshop is about studying the principles of painting as applied to the Still Life which can be any inanimate objects but also including fruit and/or flowers. Concepts and techniques will be demonstrated and discussed such as composition, creating depth , atmosphere and light in the painting as well as a study of the palette and color. Work can be done in oil or pastel.  Individual instruction. Materials list below. 

  Instructor:  Jim Sulkowski

  
  

  Date: Saturday, 9/21 & Sunday, 9/22

  2 sessions

  Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

  
  

  SUGGESTED MATERIALS LIST

  OIL PAINTS:

  (these are listed in order as they are placed on the palette)

  Titanium White (large tube)

  Cadmium Lemon Yellow

  

  Cadmium Yellow Light

  Cadmium Orange

  Yellow Ochre

  Cadmium Red Light

  Cadmium Red Medium

  Alizarin Crimson

  Cobalt Blue

  Ultramarine Blue

  Thalo Blue

  Raw Umber

  Ivory Black (large tube)

  Thalo Green

  BRUSHES: All sizes of white hog's hair bristle brushes; a two-inch bristle brush for large areas and backgrounds; 2 or 3 small sable brushes for details

  PAINTING MEDIUM: you can purchase a small bottle of painting medium in most art stores or hobby stores. 

  PALETTE: The best palette is toned a medium gray; these are available as disposable palettes or as glass palettes

  BRUSH WASHER: these are available in most art stores but you can also use a glass jar. Put Mineral Spirits (also known as paint thinner) in it for cleaning brushes.

  CANVASES OR PANELS: 8” x 10”; 9” x 12” ; 12” x 16”

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• A-39 Constructive Drawing (FA24)

  • Start
    October 09, 2024
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  • End
    November 13, 2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline:  October 2

  Ages 13+

   

  "What I have not drawn, I have never really seen." - Frederick Franck

  
  

  Drawing is the foundational skill of every visual art.  Over the course of six weeks we will practice seeing in three dimensions, capturing light and form, and designing effective compositions.  Whether your goal is to draw, paint or sculpt, this is the place to start.  All experience levels are welcome, especially beginners.  Materials list below. 

  
  

  
  

  Instructor: Saige Runyan

   

  Dates: Wednesdays 10/9 - 11/13

  6 sessions 

  Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  
  

  Materials List:

  
  

  Pencils (HB or B, range of hardness is optional)

  Sketchbook

  Plastic eraser

  Kneaded eraser

  12" ruler

  Pencil sharpener

  Sandpaper block

  
  

       
  

  
  

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• WSH-10 Heritage Workshop: Polish and German American Culture (FA24)

  • When
    October 20, 2024
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
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  Registration deadline: Oct 13

  Ages 10+

  
  

  Come celebrate Polish and German heritage! We will be rendering the iconic Polish rooster, which is symbolic of strength, courage, and protection. The medium will be colored pencil on black paper.

  
  

  Instructor: Susan Vincent

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Date: Sunday 10/20

  Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• C-03.2 Drawing for Tweens (FA24)

  • Start
    October 28, 2024
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  • End
    December 02, 2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    North Hills Art Center
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Registration deadline: Oct 21

  Ages 12-15
  

  Older students will practice and develop their drawing skills in this class. There will be a focus on the value of lighting and the different techniques for blending along with perspective. This class will teach students to focus on the details in a piece of art. 

  All materials included.

  
  

  Instructor:  Jamie Monaghan 

  Dates: Mondays 10/28 - 12/2

  6 sessions

  Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  
  

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