CURRENT CLASSES
• Painting and Drawing
• Clay
| Basic Composition |
| Basic Composition |
Instructor: Marcum-Estes
3 Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
August 26 and Sept. 23 & 30
Tuition: $50, $30 members
A primer on design focusing on the basic elements of art and the principles by which they may be used. Beginning with a look at examples from Open Show 2008, the class will discuss the what constitutes good compositional decisions. Once learned they can be used in all art forms and techniques to improve the quality and consistency of your work.
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| Painting and Drawing |
| Oil Painting |
Instructor: Diann Lewis-Bishop
Mondays, 1 PM - 4 PM
8 weeks beginning Sept. 15
Tuition: $100, $80 members
This class will be exploring composition preparation with the use of contour line. We will also be studying underpainting processes and its application with your color palette. Glazing principles and techniques will be further explored. Create original compositions in (primarily) representational themes using oils or acrylics. Students will focus on all aspects of painting from concept and selection of style through completion with special attention to composition, perspective and brush strokes. Students work individually from resource material with individual and group instruction. For beginners to advanced students.
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| Watercolor |
* for Beginners *
Instructor: Diann Lewis-Bishop
Mondays, 6:30 — 8:30 PM
8 weeks beginning September 15
Tuition: $100, $80 members
For students who want to learn the basics of handling watercolor, this class will cover all the necessary steps from preparing your paper to paint (by stretching) through the completion of compositions. Cornerstones of technique like wet on wet and wet on dry, color mixing, washes, and brush selection and use will be covered. Go from just playing with paint to seeing results you intend.
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| All Media Painting |
Instructor: Robert Birdwell
Tuesdays, 10 AM—12 noon
8 weeks beginning Sept. 16
Tuition: $100, $80 members
Beginners to advanced levels of students are welcome in this oil, acrylic, and watermedia class. Students may choose to work from observation, personal photographs,
or with experimental techniques.
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| Pastels |
Instructor: Fran Thie
Wednesday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
8 weeks beginning Sept. 17
Interpret your subject in an atmospheric and expressive way by enhancing your skills in the use of pastels. Explore the unique techniques of pastel mark-making on a variety of surfaces and experiment with underpainting in watercolor and acrylic. Enhance visual effects through control of values, creative color mixing, sensitive strokes, and dramatic compositions. Individual and group instruction for all skill levels in both studio still life and on- location landscape painting.
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| Translating Photographs into Paintings |
Instructor: Kathy Holland
Wednesdays, 2:00-4:30 PM
8 weeks beginning Sept. 17
Tuition: $100, $80 members
Using your own photos as reference materials, students will develop meaningful personal imagery by translating photographs into the language of painting. All media welcome, but more technical assistance will be provided for oils and acrylics. Class is limited in size and suitable for all levels of skill and experience.
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| Drawing from Life |
Instructor: Kathy Holland
Wednesdays, 7—9 PM
8 weeks beginning Sept. 17
Tuition: $100, $80 members Model fee: $30
Drawing from the nude model with emphasis on observation skills. This is a rare opportunity for adults of all levels of ability and experience to work from a live model in a relaxed and supportive setting. Participants may work in the medium of their choice and should bring their drawing supplies with them to class the first evening. Beginners may call the Art Center for a list of suggested materials. *** Adults only, space is limited. ***
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| Possibilities in Printmaking |
Instructor: Rex Redd
Wednesdays, 7—9 PM
8 weeks beginning September 17
Tuition: $100, $80 members
Students may choose to learn the basics of several types of printmaking or concentrate on just one. Explore the wide range of techniques and results possible as you learn about different forms of printmaking from controlled etching to the unpredictable nature of a monotype. Different options include collograph, lino cuts, monoprints, and etching. Your interests will determined the types of materials you will need, some plates will be printed using an etching press, others may be hand burnished to finish. Great for either beginning to advanced students.
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| Expressive Watercolor |
Instructor: Sonja Eichler
Thursdays, 11 AM - 1 PM
8 weeks beginning Sept. 18
Tuition: $100, $80 members
Learn to let go of your strictures and paint more freely and expressively. For beginners, an experience to work with the spontaneous aspects of watercolor and learn to be “free” before the rigors of control. For the experienced painter, an opportunity to free yourself, get playful, and infuse your work with energy and emotion. A great way to break out of the “box”.
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| New Explorations of Watermedia on Paper |
Instructor: Victoria Lenne
2 sessions to chose from:
Thursdays, 1 - 4 PM or
Thursdays, 6:30—9:30 PM
6 weeks beginning Sept. 18
Tuition: $100, $80 members
Have some fun exploring water media by stretching your boundaries beyond traditional approaches of watercolor. New techniques, technology, and tactics with water based media and mixed media on paper. We will challenge the materials and the mind, creating compelling imagery and artistic statements. These classes are suited for painters that have worked in watercolor or other water media previously, at any level of experience. Participants will explore new material, new processes with familiar materials, and new ideas for combining materials and ideas in these classes.
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| Figurative Drawing and Painting |
Instructor: Gifford Nicholaides
Thursdays, 1:30 - 4 pm
8 weeks beginning Sept. 18
Tuition: $100, $80 members Model Fee: $30
Classes continued:
All levels of ability and experience are welcome. Work from a clothed model with focus on the face and figure in the drawing or color medium of your choice (charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, oils, acrylics, watercolor, etc.). Focus on portraiture and basics to capture a good likeness of the individual and the study of body structure and proportion to ensure life-like handling of the figure. Beginning and intermediate students welcome. A materials list is available.
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| Oil and Acrylic Painting Problem Solving |
Instructor: Carolyn Paskel
Thursdays, 6 - 8:30 pm
8 weeks beginning Sept. 18
Tuition: $ 100, $ 80 members
For intermediate to advanced painters who feel their paintings don’t look as polished as the "pros.” This class is designed to help you take your painting to the next level. You will work on individual paintings - any topic or style - either from photos or still life, and interact with the instructor and other painters to build on your strengths, while addressing weaknesses. Each student should bring photos or originals of two of their favorite works and two with which they have struggled. Focus on individual instruction for your specific needs in a "Studio" environment.
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Clay Classes
All pottery classes will focus on stoneware processes unless otherwise specified. Each class will have a studio/glaze fee of $50.00 in addition to tuition.
Clay and tools are purchased separately from local vendors. |
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| Throwing & Handbuilding for Beginners & Intermediate |
Instructor: Mark Turpin
Mondays 6:30 - 9:30 PM
8 weeks beginning Sept. 15
Tuition: $120, $100 members
Instruction necessary for success in wheel-throwing and hand-building ceramics. Students will have the option of creating forms using ceramic sculpture techniques. Beginning to intermediate students welcome. Instruction will be paced to individual needs.
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| Joy of Pottery |
Instructor: Bill Capshaw
3 sessions on Tuesday (including daytime!) and one on Thursday
Either:
Tuesdays, 9am - noon
8 weeks beginning Sept. 16
Tuesdays, 1pm - 4 pm
8 weeks beginning Sept. 16
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
8 weeks beginning Sept. 16
Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
8 weeks beginning Sept. 18
Tuition: $120, $100 members
Hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques for beginning to advanced students. Basic techniques enlarged to focus on individual development of techniques, glazes, and kiln use. Advanced students will focus on the development of a personal style. Raku included for those interested.
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| Hand Built and Wheel Thrown Pottery |
Instructor: Hugh Bailey
Wednesdays, 1:30—4:30 PM
8 weeks beginning Sept. 17
Tuition: $120, $100 members
Wheel-throwing and hand-building for beginning to intermediate students. Emphasis on freedom of expression and playful progress while mastering basic skills and techniques. Individual interests at the student’s pace is primary concern.
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201 Badger Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 482-1441
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Open Studios
We have periodic open studios (no instructor) for jewelry, printing, painting, and drawing. Art Center members are welcome to attend!
For a schedule, see our Art Center Calendar.
The Oak Ridge Art Center is open to the public seven days a week.
Admission is free, but donations are very welcome.
Hours:
Tuesday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday–Monday: 1–4 p.m.
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