Drawing

420. I Can’t Draw, Yes I Can!
This class is for the person who has never learned drawing techniques or who believes that only a gifted person can draw. You will enjoy this introduction to drawing skills and learn a new way of seeing. Find out that you can! This is a good first class to take in preparation for painting or other media. Supply list.

Location: Graphics 2
member fee: $155 non-member fee: $185

Section A - Instructor Karen Parker
8 Tuesdays, 4/8 - 5/27, 9:30 am - 12:00 noon

Section B - Instructor Walt McGervey
8 Fridays, 4/11 - 5/30, 6:30 - 9:00 pm

426. Intermediate Drawing
Instructor Mike Duggins
Drawing well is the basis for success in all other art forms. If you want to continue beyond the beginning levels, this class can help you improve your abilities to understand value, composition and rendering. Individual instruction will be emphasized. Repeat students are welcome.

Location: Graphics 2
member fee: $160 non-member fee: $190
8 Mondays, 4/7 - 6/2, 6:00 - 8:00 pm (skip 5/26)

424. Live Figure Drawing
Instructor Mark Spangenberg
Understanding the structure of the human body is essential to good figurative art. This class will work with a variety of models, some nude, that will do warm-up and longer poses. Bring materials to first class along with an 18" X 24" newsprint pad, vine charcoals and kneaded eraser. Figure drawing experience is preferred. Model fees included.

Location: Graphics 2
member fee: $175 non-member fee: $210
8 Wednesdays, 4/9 - 5/28, 6:30 - 9:00 pm

428. Portrait Sketching
Instructor Susette Sides
This is a portrait-sketching class to accustom people to drawing each other in a drawing circle or other public venues like cafes or markets. Utilizing a sketchbook and technical pens or drawing implement of choice, we will emphasize the value of weekly practice, working from real people instead of photographs, and drawing from models who don't always hold still, yet still drawing what one actually sees.

Location: Graphics 2
member fee: $160 non-member fee: $190
8 Mondays, 4/7 - 6/2, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon (skip 5/26)

4240. Sharpen Your Drawing Skills
Instructor Karen Parker
Refocus those rusty drawing skills in this 5-day workshop. A refresher for those who can already draw, but want to recapture their ability to see and render well.

Location: Graphics
member fee: $90 non-member fee: $105
5 days, Monday - Friday, 6/9 - 6/13, 5:30 - 8:00 pm

4249. Life Drawing Intensive
Instructor Mark Spangenberg
Students have often suggested this class and we agree that it’s a great idea. Spend one week on the figure, every day. Under Mark’s expert tutelage, you will come away with a new and more complete understanding of the human figure.

Location: Graphics 2
member fee: $130 non-member fee: $160
5 days, Monday - Friday, 6/5 - 6/13, 6:30 - 9:00 pm

4473. Pen and Ink Possibilities
Instructor Mike Duggins
This workshop will show you different types of line and shading techniques that are the basics for most ink drawings. Scribbling, stippling, cross-hatching and effective line work are a few topics we will explore. These techniques can be used on their own or can be combined in a single drawing.

Location: Graphics 1
member fee: $100 non-member fee: $125
Saturday and Sunday, 5/17 & 5/18, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Bring a bag lunch.

Painting

442. Introduction to Painting
Instructor Karen Parker
For the Absolute Beginner! Learn the differences between oil paint and acrylic and which one you like using. Why and how artists use certain brushes. How to mix color. And what is a palette knife good for anyway? All of your painting questions answered. Gentle hand-on experiments and clear demonstrations. Supply list: Pencil and/or Vine charcoal, Bristol Board, Some supplies provided, others discussed as class proceeds.

Location: Youth 2
member fee: $160 non-member fee: $190
8 Fridays, 4/11 - 5/30, 6:30 - 9:00 pm

444. Painting Basics
Instructor Mark Spangenberg
Learn the basics of painting in Oils and/or Acrylics. You decide which medium you want to explore. Lots of explanation, demonstration and instruction along with a lot of painting. This is a good follow up to Introduction to Painting. Supply list.

Location: Graphics 2
member fee: $160 non-member fee: $190
8 Wednesdays, 4/9 - 5/28, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

451. Watercolor - Let's Get Started!
Instructor Koreen Damelio
Let’s get started in this beginning watercolor class. We will explore color, materials and the basic techniques of washes, glazes, dry brush, masking, underpainting and scumbling. Class will include short lectures, hands on painting and gentle critique. Supply list.
Location: Graphics 1
member fee: $160 non-member fee: $190
8 Mondays, 4/7 - 6/2, 1:30 - 4:00 pm (skip 5/26)

453. Watercolor: Methods and Materials
Instructor Jeffrey Cates
One step at a time. A beginner's introduction to materials and methods; wet and dry paper techniques, brushes, paints and approaching the medium as a series of decisions. Supply list. Some materials provided.

Location: Graphics 2
member fee: $160 non-member fee: $190
8 Mondays, 4/7 - 6/2, 6:30 - 9:00 pm (skip 5/26)

448. Exploring Oils & Acrylics
Instructor Karen Parker
Focus on classical and academic methods of making a painting. Drawing skills, understanding values, color and the process of applying paints to a surface is emphasized. The goal is to learn both critical thinking and practical skills in the eight week period. The student can then hone those skills outside a classroom setting. All skill and experience levels are welcome. Supply list.

Location: Graphics 2
member fee: $160 non-member fee: $190
8 Wednesdays, 4/9 - 5/28, 2:30 - 5:30 pm

447. Painting in a Loose and Lively Style
Instructor Karen Parker
Emphasis in this 8-week class will be on keeping a fresh, vital energy to your painting, while learning to accurately assess shape, color and form as you create. Learn to paint quickly and freely in this exploratory painting class. Still-life, landscape and photography. Supply list.

Location: Graphics 1
member fee: $160 non-member fee: $190
8 Wednesdays, 4/9 - 5/28, 5:30 - 8:00 pm

4490. Glazing: The Old Master's Method
Instructor Karen Parker
Do you want your paintings to shimmer with light? Do you want to tweak a color without changing it completely? Glazing and scumbling are incredibly useful tools in any painter's palette. Using both acrylics and oils, learn to get fast, satisfying results in your work. Bring a bag lunch.

Location: Graphics 2
member fee: $150 non-member fee: $175
Friday, 5/2, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 5/3 & 5/4, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

458. Water, Paint, Splash
Instructor Jeffrey Cates
From the Italian Guazzo, gouache is a water-based paint, like watercolor, except it is opaque, rich in color, and has a flat finish. It is wonderful for 'plein air' painters and quick lush sketches. In this class, we explore materials and methods used in gouache painting; including dry and wet paper techniques. One step at a time, you will be equipped to understand how well gouache can work for you.

Location: Graphics 1
member fee: $160 non-member fee: $190
8 Thursdays, 4/10 - 5/29, 5:30 - 8:00 pm

440. Color for the Artist
Instructor Karen Parker
Color can be the most confusing part of making an image. In this class, learn the different aspects of color, how to create a color scheme for your art and the difference between the tonal and colorist approaches to making an image. A must-take class for artists of all types. Some drawing experience is helpful.

Location: Graphics 1
member fee: $160 non-member fee: $190
8 Thursdays, 4/10 - 5/29, 9:00 - 11:30 am

Workshops

4750. Hands-On Animation Techniques
Instructor David Emerson
It’s creativity in motion! Watch as your animation ideas come to life in this introductory workshop. You will learn traditional and experimental animation techniques: hand-drawn and cut-out paper characters, clay-mation and other abstract image approaches to animation. We will also cover strategies for importing your work to a PC for additional digital manipulation and editing. Bring a bag lunch.

Location: Graphics 2
member fee: $150 non-member fee $175
Friday, 4/25, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 4/26 & 4/27, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

4611. Cards! Cards! Cards!!! (All Ages)
A great way to create a thoughtful handmade gift. And a wonderful excuse for a parent-child day out. These 2-hour mini workshops are short and sweet artmaking fun. Make one card, then make some more! Supplies provided.

Location: Graphics
member fee: $35 Parent/Child, or $17 per Adult
non-member fee: $40 Parent/Child, or $20 per Adult
Mother’s Day Cards - Saturday, 5/3 10:00 am -12 noon
Father’s Day Cards - Saturday, 6/7, 10:00 am - 12 noon

Sawtooth's Newest Painting Program - A Taste of Art

4450. A Taste of Art
Instructor Du Jour
Add a taste of art to your life. Bring your favorite bottle of wine to this low-key class. It’s a great opportunity for anyone wanting to enjoy the thrill of creativity and the company of good friends.

Follow the stroke-by-stroke instructions or tap into your wild, avant-garde side. It is completely up to you. Have a good time and some good wine. Make some new friends as you paint and at the end of the night you take home your masterpiece.

All supplies included. No experience necessary. Class space limited to 20 people per night.
Don't forget that you can reserve space for a birthday, special occasion or if you just want to have fun with a group of
10-20 friends. Please call to reserve a date and time.

Thursday, April 10 through Friday, June 6
Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, $30 per person, per night
Fridays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, $30 per person, per night
Sign up for one, two or more!
Location: Graphics 2

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