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    • Thursday, March 28, 2024
    • Friday, March 29, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 9
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    IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPES IN COLD WAX with Linda Benton McCloskey
    3/28 & 3/29 9:30-4pm | Beg-Int | $200 MEM / $225 NON-MEM 

    Immerse yourself in the world of cold wax and oil painting with this workshop, where you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of this unique medium. Focused on cultivating an impressionistic style, we'll create captivating landscapes and explore the nuances of color harmony. Tailored for those at the beginner to intermediate levels, the workshop features informative demonstrations, personalized assistance, and constructive critiques.

    Feel free to bring your questions to the forefront; curiosity is not just encouraged but warmly welcomed. To ensure a smooth experience, bring all required supplies on the first day, along with several landscape photos. Time permitting, we may also touch on the fascinating realm of abstract painting, adding an extra layer of artistic exploration to this enriching workshop.

    SUPPLY LIST:
    1 pint of cold wax (Gamblin or Dorlands)
    Oil paint - Gamblin 1980 recommended in green, red, blue, yellow, orange, purple, 2 tubes of white, and 1 tube of black
    Bowl scraper - Zole + Chloe
    Multi-Purpose Silicone Scraper
    Gamblin odorless solvent (put in a spray bottle)
    Palette knife
    Supports: Arches OIL paper, Multimedia Artboard, cradled wooden panels, canvas, or panels made for oil (all gesso'd prior to class)
    Paper towels
    Reynolds FREEZER paper
    Wax paper
    Plastic wrap
    Masking tape
    A couple of cheap or old brushes SOFT brayer
    Old apron or clothes
    Tablecloth to cover the floor at your working station

    Optional items:
    Marking tools (pencils, markers, etc.) Collage items, Newspapers Things to push into the paint for texture, Color shaper, Plastic gloves Stamps

    All supplies can be purchased from Dick Blick, Cheap Joes, Jerry’s Artarama, or Amazon. For questions, contact me at 717-623-2333 or mccloskeyart@gmail.com.

    • Monday, April 01, 2024
    • Monday, May 20, 2024
    • 8 sessions
    • York Art Association 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 9
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    EXPRESSIVE PAINTING with Anita Williams
    MONDAY'S 1-4PM | ALL LEVELS | $175 M / $200 NM
    Learn to express yourself in this painting class structured for all levels of artists! The instructor will review basic painting techniques as well as help you to explore your painting style. More experienced artists will benefit through the weekly presentations and discussions on seeing beyond the photographic reference. 

    SUPPLY LIST: BRING THE MATERIALS YOU HAVE ON HAND. The following are my recommended materials. You may choose to work in oil or acrylic paint. Bring Painting Supports for class (Canvas, canvas board, gessoed watercolor paper). Please use at least a 11x14 canvas. Instructor has a few available. Palette can be paper, Plexiglass or Wood to organize paints. I like the Masterson covered palette system. Any brand of paint is acceptable. (Student grade to professional grade depending on your experience and budget)

    Colors Suggested: Ultramarine blue, Pthalo blue, Sap green, Cadmium yellow medium, Cadmium red light, Dioxazine Purple, Alizarin Crimson, Titanium white, Burnt sienna. (Different brands have different spellings)

    Optional Colors: Thio Violet (Grumbacher), Brilliant Yellow Light (Richeson), Naples Yellow, Indian Yellow, Burnt Umber, Radiant violet, Radiant Pink, Radiant blue.

    Brushes: Bring a selection of bristle brushes including Flat, round, filberts. Synthetic mongoose brushes are ideal (I like Monarchs by Winsor & Newton). Sizes 2-12. Always start with larger brushes.

    Have one or two Palette knives to move and mix paint. Mediums and Containers: I use Liquin, Galkyd Gel or Gamsol Odorless thinner for oils. Avoid harsh chemical turpentine. Water can be used for Acrylic or Acrylic matte or gloss mediums, paint retarder or extender. Empty cat food and tuna fish cans work well to hold mediums. Bring plenty of Rags or paper towels. Brush cleaner is recommended– I use Dawn dish detergent and the Masters Brush soap.

    Miscellaneous: Bag to hold supplies, Jars or vases to hold brushes. Apron or painting shirt. Reference Photos: You may print your own photos, copyright free photo references or use an I-pad.


    • Wednesday, April 03, 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 9
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    THE FASCINATION OF COLOR with Elicia Frazier
    4/3, 9:30-4:00pm | All levels | $125 MEM / $150 NON-MEM 

    Engage in a captivating workshop designed to unlock the wonders of color and foster exploration. Delve into various topics, including the emotive impact of color choices, the influence of color psychology, healing through spiritual methods and cultural meanings, and the symbiotic relationship between color and music. This class is crafted to empower you with a fresh perspective on color, inspiring unique and fascinating approaches to artistic choices and influences.

    Bring an open, adventurous mind and an explorative soul as we embark on the creation of five individualized paintings/drawings (each measuring 6x8 inches), each connecting with different facets of color and intuition. As part of the experience, you will receive a comprehensive packet of information and references covering diverse color theories and ideas, enabling you to continue your exploration even further at home.

    SUPPLY LIST:
    Medium of your choice for color studies. Bring as many colors as you can find of your selected medium. 2 sheets of (12X16”) canvas paper for paint mediums, (or) 2 sheets of (12X16”) watercolor paper, (or) 2 sheets of (12X16”) mix media paper, depending on your medium of choice. Skinny artist tape (1/4 inch thick.) Anything else you need for your medium: i.e., small brushes, turpentine, palette or palette paper, smear sticks, erasers, etc. You can also bring objects to create texture as an additional form of expression, ie.: palette knives, forks, scissors, carving tools, etc.

    • Saturday, April 06, 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 11
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    PERSPECTIVE 101: A Crash Course with Emily Frey

    4/6, 9:30-4pm | All Levels | $125 MEM / $150 NON-MEM 

    An understanding of perspective is useful for all subject matters, genres and media. In this one day workshop we will explore the use of vanishing points and the horizon to understand the difference between 1 and 2 Point Perspective. We will learn to stack and overlap boxes as well as explore receding horizontal pattern and apply value to render our forms on our practice drawings. If time allows, a simple still life for sketching will be set up at the end of the class to practice and apply our newly acquired perspective skills.


    SUPPLY LIST:

    18” ruler

    Pencil

    Eraser

    Extra paper, sketch pad or sketchbook

    Portable media of your choice for shading in value...

    colored pencil, OR various graphite pencils, OR watercolor, OR crayons... whatever is simple and easy to use in a “quick sketch” set up.

    • Monday, April 08, 2024
    • Monday, May 13, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • York Art Association 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 15
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    OPEN STUDIO with Emily Frey
    MONDAY'S 10-12PM | ALL LEVELS | $150 M / $175 NM 
    Open Studio is a time for you to work on personal projects in any media, subject or genre in a quiet, productive, supportive, and friendly environment. Frey is a retired certified art teacher and is knowledgeable and experienced in a wide variety of art forms. She will facilitate learning by providing input to meet individual needs of self motivated students as needed. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other artists as you ease into your busy week.

    SUPPLY LIST: Bring the supplies in your chosen medium.

    • Monday, April 08, 2024
    • Monday, May 13, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • York Art Association 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 11
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    YOUTH REALISTIC DRAWING (ages 10-15) with Jessie Groft
    MONDAY'S 5-6:30PM | INTERMEDIATE | $100 M / $125 NM
    Young artists will practice realistic drawing in graphite and charcoal using a classical training approach. Focus will be on continued development of drawing skills to achieve greater accuracy and realism. Students should have a basic foundation of drawing.

    SUPPLY LIST: Sketchbook (9x12), graphite drawing pencil set, kneaded eraser

    • Tuesday, April 09, 2024
    • Tuesday, May 28, 2024
    • 8 sessions
    • York Art Association 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 4
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    WATERCOLOR I with Deb Watson
    TUESDAY'S 9-12PM | BEG-INT | $175 M / $200 NM 
    Learn watercolor painting with fun and easy techniques designed to let students paint any subject with confidence, from beginners up. Each lesson has easy to follow outlines and instructions with individual attention to improve your painting skills.

    SUPPLY LIST: 

    Bring what supplies you have for evaluation, and we'll do a group order once or twice during class if you need supplies. I'll supply any materials you may need for the first class or two.

    Paint - colors to be discussed

    Paper - arches 140 lb. cold pressed or your choice

    Brushes - a soft wash brush and a size 6 round for detail, size 10 round optional.

    Palette - any palette is fine

    Misc. –

    Paper towels, masking tape, water bowl (YAA has extras),

    Pencil,

    Graphite paper (will supply this or make it during the first class),

    Rigid backing board slightly larger than your paper (we'll have cardboard in class),

    Optional

    Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser,

    salt, scraper

    credit card cut in half diagonally

    small piece of natural sponge (will be provided)

    • Tuesday, April 09, 2024
    • Tuesday, May 28, 2024
    • 8 sessions
    • York Art Association 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 7
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    WATERCOLOR II with Deb Watson
    TUESDAY'S 1-4PM | INT-ADV | $175 M / $200 NM
    Learn while you paint! Intermediate to advanced artists will learn how to get the most impact (through painting techniques and materials) to achieve watercolor realism. Start with a reference photo or outline page to trace, or draw. Then follow along step by step while you learn about the best materials and techniques to achieve glowing watercolor realism. Or bring your own work to receive help with that in this friendly and flexible class. One on one critiques will keep you moving forward where ever you are on your artistic journey.

    SUPPLY LIST:   Bring the supplies you have.

    • Tuesday, April 09, 2024
    • Tuesday, May 14, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • York Art Association 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 9
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    WATERCOLOR 101 with Emily Frey
    TUESDAY'S 6-9PM | NEWBIES!-BEGINNERS | $215 M / $240 NM 
    Tuition for this course includes a starter kit of student grade watercolor paints (with 18 tubes), brushes, pad of watercolor paper and storage pouch. All levels are welcome but this 6 week course will focus on beginners and the frustrated who seek deeper understanding of the basics of watercolor. We will discover why a simple concept can be so complex.

    Weekly exercises will explore topics such as the importance of quality brushes, paints and paper as well as their characteristics. Traditional and experimental techniques, color theory, and value, will be applied as we learn to render form with light and shadow etc.

    SUPPLY LIST: Strathmore Watercolor starter kit included with tuition.

    NOTE: Registration Deadline is Monday, April 1st. so that supply kits may be ordered.

    • Wednesday, April 10, 2024
    • Wednesday, May 15, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • York Art Association 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 11
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    PAINTING WITH SOFT PASTELS with Kim Stone
    WEDNESDAY'S 1-4PM | INTERMEDIATE | $175 M / $200 NM

    This class will focus on 5 elements of working in soft pastels:

    1. Underpainting techniques.

    2. Learning to make quick thumbnails.

    3. Getting a handle on value.

    4. Mark making and composition.

    5. Learning to use a color wheel.

    We will primarily be working from our own reference photos of landscapes with a good contrast of lights and darks. Still life will also be introduced to work on color composition.

    SUPPLY LIST:   

    Set of pastels of full color and value range (light to dark) of no less than 18 sticks.

    5 or 6 Nupastels in neutral colors and grays

    Small 5.5 x 8.5 sketchbook with toned gray or tan paper. (Strathmore is fine)

    Drawing board or black gator board. 18x18 is a nice size.

    Pastel boards or various sheets of pastel paper that can be brushed with wet medium without buckling, such as UArt or PasterMat. Sizes 9x12, 11x14, or 12x16.

    Various landscape photos with a good contrast of darks and lights. These should ideally be photos you have taken yourself.

    Soft vine charcoal; 2 or 3 graphite pencils in the B range

    Kneaded eraser

    White artist tape or good masking tape

    Wet wipes, paper towels, latex gloves (optional)

    Isopropyl alcohol 91%, a few old stiff bristled brushes of different sizes

    • Wednesday, April 10, 2024
    • Wednesday, May 22, 2024
    • 7 sessions
    • York Art Association 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 10
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    TRADITIONAL PAINTING & BEYOND with Elicia Frazier
    WEDNESDAY'S 6-9PM | ALL LEVELS | $175 M / $200 NM
    Whether you are a beginner painter wanting to learn basic oil or acrylic painting processes and skills, an intermediate painter wanting more technique, or an advanced artist wanting to push your realistic skills or explore creative contemporary ideas with realism incorporated, this is the class for you. Mixed Media ideas welcomed.

    We will start the first class with a Powerpoint on different approaches and techniques to oil painting, decide on personal supply ideas, gather reference concepts, brainstorm something that is perfect for you and complete an in-class artistic challenge?

    You will be pushed to take your art to the next level in the direction that sparks your interest and creativity. Come with an open mind and get ready to discover endless possibilities. This class is made for the inspiring realistic artist and/or the intuitive, exploratory painter. If you like to paint, join us!

    SUPPLY LIST:  Your sketchbook for note taking and brainstorming
    Possibly a laptop for pulling images and ideas, to print later
    More will be decided on the first day, based on your ideas and interest.

    • Thursday, April 11, 2024
    • Thursday, May 30, 2024
    • 8 sessions
    • York Art Association 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 13
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    OPEN STUDIO with Chris Gold
    THURSDAY'S 9-12PM | ALL LEVELS | $175 M / $200 NM
    Whether you are looking to explore a creative outlet for the first time, hone your skills, or find a community that shares your artistic interests, this class is for you. Join us as we work independently on projects of our own choosing with feedback from the instructor and each other in a relaxed group setting. Chris is an award-winning oil painter who started painting later in life. Her informal art education was gained by taking regional professionals’ workshops and classes.

    SUPPLY LIST: Bring the supplies you have for the medium of your choice.

    • Thursday, April 11, 2024
    • Thursday, May 16, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • York Art Association 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 13
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    DYNAMIC ACRYLICS with Brett Greiman
    THURSDAY'S 1-4PM | BEG-ADV | $175 M / $200 NM
    Join Brett with an open mind as he delves into the versatile world of acrylic paints, catering to individuals ranging from beginners to advanced artists. Gain a comprehensive understanding of acrylics and their distinctive attributes, exploring the nuances that set them apart from oils. Learn to decipher the information on paint tubes for making informed purchases.

    Under Brett's guidance, discover his "modern grisaille" technique, an innovative layering approach, along with dry brush, wash, and glazing methods. Explore the use of gel mediums to achieve special effects, color contrasts and harmonous vibes into your paintings. Uncover techniques for creating captivating acrylic murals, while also receiving insights into crafting strong compositions.

    Brett not only imparts valuable knowledge on artistic techniques but also offers guidance on essential skills like photographing your work. While some basic drawing skills are beneficial, Brett is readily available to assist students in overcoming any drawing challenges they may encounter. 

    SUPPLY LIST:

    Acrylic Paints
    (heavy body preferred and best NOT to use the student grade quality)

    Any kind of Black

    Titanium white

    Cadmium red light or medium

    Ultramarine blue

    Cadmium yellow medium

    Yellow Ochre

    Alizarin crimson

    Phthalocyanine blue (Phthalo blue) (Thalo Blue) Green or red shade are both OK.

    Hookers green

    Cerulean blue

    Manganese blue

    Acrylic gel

    Bottle of liquid gloss acrylic gel medium.

    Acrylic Brushes and Knife

    Multiple sizes of Round, Flat and Filbert brushes. Synthetic preferred.

    Small Palette knife.

    Misc. Items

    small palette

    pencil, eraser

    Canvas boards or stretched canvas at least 9" x 12"

    One large cup for water to mix paints and One to rinse brushes between colors (2 total)

    Cloth rag

    Reference photo of whatever you’d like to paint. A print is preferable rather than cell phone

    images.


    • Thursday, April 11, 2024
    • Thursday, May 16, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • York Art Association 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 13
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    YOUTH PAINTING FOUNDATIONS (ages 12-17) with Brad Gebhart
    THURSDAY'S 6-8PM | ALL LEVELS | $100 M / $125 NM
    This beginner acrylic class is geared towards the young teen or new artist interested in delving into the world of painting. Learn about color mixing and theory; types of brushes and how to use them and the basics of acrylic paints. We will paint still life, landscapes, from photos and real life. Start your painting journey in acrylics in this fun and informative class.

    SUPPLY LIST: All supplies included.

    • Friday, April 12, 2024
    • Saturday, April 13, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Zimmerman Center for Heritage, 1706 Long Level Rd, Wrightsville, PA 17368
    • 14
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    PLEIN AIR PAINTING FOR ALL MEDIUMS with Susan Nicholas Gephart
    4/12 & 4/13, 9:30-4pm | All Levels | $200 MEM / $225 NON-MEM 

    Artists will meet on location for a relaxed and fun, “Kick Start” demonstration with Susan Nicholas. Skilled in all mediums, Susan is a seasoned plein air and studio painter that will connect where you are in your art, and prepare you for painting en Plein Air”. Each day we will travel independently to a site to discover how to see beyond the obvious within the landscape, and explore the use color to capture the essence of mood and atmosphere in sky, water, and more. Susan will help you learn to see the depth of color and create a unique and personally expressive painting. There will be support and attention given at each artist’s easel in the field.

    SUPPLIES: Contact Instructor at: SNicholasArt@gmail.comwww.SNicholasArt.com

    Visit the Susan Nicholas Gephart-Online Class Supplies page of  https://www.snicholasart.com/supplies-products

    Location: Zimmerman Center for Heritage, Wrightsville

      

    • Friday, April 12, 2024
    • Friday, May 17, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • York Art Association 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 15
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    DRAWING & PAINTING FOR HOMESCHOOLERS (ages 6-10) with Jessie Groft
    FRIDAY'S 10-12PM | ALL LEVELS | $100 M / $125 NM
    Young artists will learn basic techniques in drawing and painting. During each session, students will be encouraged to work on a drawing or painting inspired by the style of a famous artist. Step-by-step instruction and demonstration provided to guide your budding artist along. 

    SUPPLY LIST:  All supplies are provided.

    • Friday, April 12, 2024
    • Friday, May 17, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • York Art Association 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 15
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    DRAWING & PAINTING FOR HOMESCHOOLERS (ages 6-10) with Jessie Groft
    FRIDAY'S 1-3PM | ALL LEVELS | $100 M / $125 NM
    Young artists will learn basic techniques in drawing and painting. During each session, students will be encouraged to work on a drawing or painting inspired by the style of a famous artist. Step-by-step instruction and demonstration provided to guide your budding artist along. 

    SUPPLY LIST:  All supplies are provided.

    • Saturday, April 13, 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 9
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    PAINT YOUR OWN PET PORTRAIT (ages 15+) with Jessie Groft

    4/13, 9:30-4pm | All Levels | $60 MEM / $75 NON-MEM 

    Celebrate National Pet Day with us by making your very own pet portrait! Jessie will lead you step-by-step: from selecting a good photo, transferring a line drawing onto canvas, choosing colors, mixing values and applying the paint. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish by following this guided process! 

    All supplies to complete an 11x14 canvas board portrait included with your tuition.

    SUPPLY LIST: none


    • Saturday, April 20, 2024
    • Saturday, May 25, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • York Art Association 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 5
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    CHILDREN'S DRAWING & PAINTING (ages 6-10) with Jessie Groft
    SATURDAY'S 1-3PM | ALL LEVELS | $100 M / $125 NM
    Young artists will learn basic techniques in drawing and painting. During each session, students will be encouraged to work on a drawing or painting inspired by the style of a famous artist. Step-by-step instruction and demonstration provided to guide your budding artist along. 

    SUPPLY LIST:  All supplies are provided.

    • Saturday, June 01, 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 13
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    INSPIRED MIXED MEDIA with Sue Marrazzo
    6/1, 11-3pm | All levels | $120 MEM / $145 NON-MEM 
    Students will create an original mixed media piece of art with a master artist's work serving as inspiration. Teaching of mixed media techniques, color, design, and a little art history. In this workshop students will finish a-one-of-a-kind mixed-media painting.


    SUPPLY LIST:
    Stretched Canvas (11" x 14")
    Acrylic Gel Medium,

    *Instructor will bring other supplies to share

    Bring a snack for a break.

     

    • Thursday, June 06, 2024
    • Thursday, August 01, 2024
    • 8 sessions
    • 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 15
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    CREATE YOUR OWN Manga/Anime GRAPHIC NOVEL (ages 12-17) with Brad Gebhart
    6/6 - 8/1, 6-8pm | Intermediate | $150 MEM / $175 NON-MEM 

    Time to take your Anime drawing skills to the next level! You’ve learned to draw faces, convey emotions, illustrate bodies, clothing, fantasy creatures, chibi and robots.

    In previous classes we’ve touched upon action, story development and directing your own manga. In this class we will take all those skills and literally create a production ready,  3-4 page, full color story, based on your own characters. In addition, we will print a comic of all the student’s short stories into one larger manga graphic novel.

    The outcome of this class will be a compilation of your comics/short stories printed for you to keep! (Physical copies will be available to each student at a later date after the workshop is completed.) This class will guide and teach you the step-by-step process in creating an actual full color comic.

    Serious and inspired Anime artists wanted!

    SUPPLY LIST:   Included.

    • Monday, June 10, 2024
    • Wednesday, June 12, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 14
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    LUMINOUS WATERCOLOR with Lynne Yancha
    6/10 - 6/12, 9:30-4pm | Int-Adv | $225 MEM / $250 NON-MEM 

    In this workshop, the focus is on figurative and animal subjects, exploring essential aspects such as power through design, paint application, the significance of light, mystery, and embracing the beauty of mistakes. Lynne introduces the use of white acrylic to enhance details, provides techniques for crafting realistic skin tones, and guides you in combining elements of abstraction and realism in your watercolor paintings. 

    Lynne offers personalized one-on-one sessions, addressing individual needs, and presents demonstrations tailored to each student's requests for a truly enriching artistic experience.

    Join us for an immersive journey where creativity flourishes under Lynne's expert guidance.

    What to expect if you are new to this workshop:

    1. To benefit the most from this workshop, you should have a basic knowledge of watercolor.
    2. You are encouraged to bring your own photograph reference (5x7 or larger and clear) or use one of the references available during the session.
    3. You will work at your own pace - each student will receive individualized instruction.

    4. Don’t worry if your supplies are limited - Lynne will help you get the most out of the materials you have.


    SUPPLY LIST: 

    5H Pencil

    Windsor Newton Brushes: Flats- ½”, ¾”, 1” ---- Series 295, Small Rounds: 1 and 2 --- Series 101, Rigger #3

    Arches 300 lb hot press paper (Lynne will have 22x30 on hand to purchase at a cost of $22 per sheet payable to the instructor – if needed) *subject to change

    Paint: Liquitex Heavy Body Titanium White Acrylic

    Watercolor (It is not necessary to purchase every color listed below, but these are my favorites)

    Winsor Newton Professional Watercolors: Davies Grey, Opera Rose, Indian Yellow, Cobalt Turquoise Light, Quinacridone Gold, Permanent Carmine, Indigo, Van Dyke Brown, Permanent Sap Green, Raw Siena, Cobalt Blue

    Rembrandt Watercolors: Alizarin Crimson, Bluish Green, Quinacridone Rust, Sap Green, Van Dyke Yellow, Cobalt Blue, Indigo Blue

    Colors from either brand above: Cadmium Yellow

    M. Graham Paint:

    Any Quinacridone color - My favorite “quin” colors are:

    Quinacridone Rust, Quinacridone Gold

    **Please note: Instructor prefers a cool room, dress appropriately (sweater advised)


    Art Supply Catalogs and Online Supplies

    www.jerrysartarama.com 1-800-827-8478

    www.dickblick.com 1-800-933-2542

    www.cheapjoes.com 1-800-227-2788


    • Saturday, June 15, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 14
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    ACRYLIC POURING with Ann Benton Yeager
    6/15, 1-4pm | All Levels | $50* MEM / $65*NON-MEM 

    Registration deadline is 6/10 to allow for adequate supply of materials.

    This class is appropriate for the novice to the professional artist, with lasting, impressive results without a paintbrush. Ann will show you how to mix acrylic paint into fluid paint and then how to pour a beautiful piece of art that you will be proud to call your own. There will be demos, along with one-on-one instruction, if needed. Ann guarantees impressive results with this class!

    SUPPLY LIST: *Supply fee of $15.00 due to the instructor at start of workshop.

    • Monday, June 17, 2024
    • Wednesday, June 19, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 14
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    All You Ever Wanted To Know About Composition…But Were Afraid to Ask! with Phyllis Disher Fredericks
    6/17-6/19, 9:30-4pm | All Levels | $200 MEM / $225 NON-MEM 

    Is composition a mystery to you? Do you know compositional fundamentals but do not know how to put principle into practice? This three-day workshop will help demystify how to integrate good compositional techniques into your work.

    Through lectures, demonstrations and simple exercises you will learn the “tools” of good composition. Artists working in all mediums and genres are welcome. This course is designed for beginning to advanced students. 

    SUPPLY LIST: 

    Supplies in your choice of media. [Oil, Acrylic, Water media, Pastel, Colored Pencil, Mixed Media]

    Notepad and pen

    A few 9” x 12” surfaces to work on –as per media [canvas panel, watercolor paper, sanded pastel paper, etc.]

    Tracing paper pad - 9”x 12” [as transparent as possible]

    Drawing Pencils 2H,HB, 2B as well as a blue pen or pencil

    Kneaded eraser

    Drawing paper pad - 9” x 12”

    Masking tape

    Ruler

    Photo references – At least three or four 4” x 6”prints of photos that you have taken


    Questions?
    Contact Phyllis Disher Fredericks at 717-683-8426 or via email at

    pdisfred@comcast.net


    • Monday, June 24, 2024
    • Wednesday, June 26, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • 220 S. Marshall St York, PA 17402
    • 14
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    DRAWING PORTRAITS with Van Pafchek
    6/24-6/26, 10-2pm | All Levels | $175 MEM / $200 NON-MEM 

    This three-day workshop will be focused on drawing the portrait. Students will learn to identify and depict key forms related to the structure and anatomy of the head and upper body as they learn to achieve a likeness of their subject.

    Techniques of sighting, drawing, and shading in the context of the portrait will be discussed and explored. In addition to drawing from a live model and other subjects, class will consist of demonstrations, group and individual critiques, practice exercises, and brief lectures.

    Students of all skill level are welcome, from those who are new to the portrait to those who would like to refine existing portrait drawing skills.

    SUPPLY LIST:         

    -White drawing paper or toned drawing paper (9x12 or larger, medium tooth)

    -Range of graphite pencils (for ex. 2H, HB, 2B & 4B)

    -If using toned drawing paper: A range of charcoal pencils (soft, med, hard)

    -Kneaded eraser (Prismacolor works well)

    -Standard eraser

    -Pencil sharpener or craft knife

    -Optional: White charcoal pencil

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