CURRENT CLASSES
Winter Classes begin the week of January 23rd
• Painting and Drawing
• Clay
Painting and Drawing
Fees: $100 ($80 for Art Center members.) 4 week classes are 1/2 of the regular class fee.
Fees are due one week prior to the first class. Several classes have materials fees and/or a materials list. Call the Art
Center to receive a list prior to the first class. Scheduling changes may occur.
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| Portraits in Pastels |
Instructor: Jean Gregory
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 12 noon
8 weeks
Tuition: $100 ($80 for Art Center members)
Pastel is a beautiful medium for
rendering expressive portraits. In this
session we will focus on the basics and
beyond—handling the medium, getting
a likeness, and layering color to produce
light and shadow to model the figure.
Students will work from their own
photographs, and if desired, a model can
be added. Instruction will begin with a
demonstration and individual instruction
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| Painting - Let It Speak for Itself |
Instructor: Chico Osten
Mondays, 1 - 4 PM
8 weeks
Tuition: $100 ($80 for Art Center members)
Students will work individually from
resource material they create with
special attention to dynamic
composition choices, light, shadow and
color. Students may work in either oil
or acrylic. Beginning to intermediate
levels are welcome. Students should
bring their supplies to the first class |
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| Porcelain Painting |
Instructor: Katheryn Van Vleet
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 12:00 noon
Continuous, tuition paid weekly
Tuition: $100, $80 members
Learn the historic art of painting on porcelain. Students will learn the classic approach, beginning with classic design and references, continuing through the multiple firing processes to "fix" the paints to the ceramic. All aspects are covered from preparing ones palette to designing the composition, and painting. Materials, including porcelain ware or tile blanks, are available from the instructor. The instructor fires all the pieces for students.
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| Watercolor for Beginners |
Instructor: Charles (Chico) Osten
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
8 weeks
$100 ($80 for Art Center members)
For students who want to learn the basics of handling watercolor, this class will cover all the necessary steps from preparing your paper for 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. Watercolor is a natural medium for awakening the creativity in all of us. During the class, students will be presented with fundamentals as well as the varied tricks of the medium. Beginning to intermediate watercolor/mixed media.
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| Translating Photographs into
Paintings |
Instructor: Kathy Holland
Wednesdays, 10 AM - Noon
8 weeks
$100 ($80 for Art Center 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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| Color Mixing |
Instructor: Kris Strohschein
Wednesdays, 1 - 3:30 PM
8 weeks
Tuition: $100 ($80 for Art Center members)
Emphasis will be on color mixing and
color theory during the first three
classes while creating a color wheel.
Students will only use 3 colors plus
black and white and learn to make 50
colors including their own persona skin
color. Tones, tints, and shades as well
as the basic 4 color schemes will be
explored and used to create mood and
interest in paintings. The last 5 classes
will focus on composing and
completing paintings on canvas.
Materials such as mediums, gels and
special palettes to help with problems
such as drying too fast and creating
layers-glazing will be discussed.
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| Painting Techniques |
Instructor: Nathaniel Galka
Wednesdays, 1 - 4 PM
8 weeks
Tuition: $100 ($80 for Art Center members)
For novice to advanced painters who
want a better understanding of how
paint works and how to apply it to
canvas, paper, and/or wood panel. This
class will give you the skills to achieve
the desired look or style that you want
for a final painting. All types of paint
are welcome.
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| Life Drawing |
Instructor: Nathaniel Galka
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
8 weeks
$100 ($80 for Art Center members)
Model fee: $40
Drawing from the nude model with
emphasis on observation skills. A rare
opportunity for adults of all levels of
ability to experience working 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, so register early.
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| Drawing for Beginners |
Instructor: Kris Strohschein
Thursdays, 9:30 - 12:00 PM
8 weeks
Tuition: $100, $80 members
For the person who wants to learn the
fundamentals of basic drawing and does
not know where to start. Focus on
lessons and assignments to help students
learn to“see”: shapes and shape
families, eye level, proportions,
composition, light and shadow, one and
two point perspective and figure
drawing. Tools will be minimal for this
class but if time and interest permit
students may experiment with various
materials and drawing styles. This class
may be taken more than ones as
students may want to continue to
develop skills in a particular area.
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| Intermediate to Advanced Oil Painting |
Instructor: Nathaniel Galka
Thursdays, 10 AM - 12 noon
8 weeks
Tuition: $100 ($80 for Art Center members) Model fee: $40
For the advanced oil painter who wishes
to work independently but may need
critique and assistance in solving
problems that are holding them back.
This class will focus on refining
compositional concerns, the use of
color, and working consistently
throughout the plane. The class will
assist each student with building a body
of work and help to define their own
personal style.
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| Intermediate Drawing |
Instructor: Kris Strohschein
Thursdays, 1 - 3:30 PM
8 weeks
$100 ($80 for Art Center members)
In this class students will use the
techniques learned in the prerequisite—
Beginning Drawing—and work on
portraits, figures and animals, how to
use a grid for enlargement ad
experiment with various drawing
papers and tools as well as developing
an enhancing personal styles and
creativity. This class may be taken
more than once due to the changing
assignments
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| Experimental Water-based Media |
Instructor: Nathaniel Galka
Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
8 weeks
Tuition: $100 ($80 for Art Center members)
Need a fresh look or direction? Innovative approach in water-based media, (watercolors and acrylics) by combining or layering ideas, imagery and processes. For abstract to realist
artists, this mixed-media approach may result in compositions that are straightforward or seemingly simple to the very complex, but always with focus and clarity. New ideas may be gained through the pursuit of new ways to create images on any paintable surface. Experimentation is key to
pushing to new avenues of work and to . Supplies need not be more than what is already in your own inventory, Paper may be any size with which you are comfortable.
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| Chinese BrushWork |
Instructor: Eun Sook Kim
Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
8 weeks
Tuition: $100 ($80 for Art Center members)
For beginning to intermediate students,
this class focuses on learning the
correct brushes, strokes and creating
types of lines to build compositions in
this ancient art form. A freeing and
centering experience. Excellent
training for any artist or artisan who
would like to make more confident
marks—especially for surface
decoration on ceramic ware. The
instructor will provide information on a
vendor who deals in quality materials
needed for the class and students will
need to order supplies.
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Clay Classes
All pottery classes will focus on stoneware processes unless otherwise specified. Each class will have a glazing and firing fee of $75.00 in addition to tuition.
Clay and tools are purchased separately from local vendors. 4 week classes are 1/2 of the regular class fee.
Fees are due one week prior to the first class. Several classes have materials fees and/or a materials list. Call the Art
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| Handbuilt Forms |
Instructor: Jane Cartwright
Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:30 PM or
Friday afternoons, 1 - 4 PM
8 weeks
Tuition: $120, $100 members
Creating objects and forms (including tiles) using hand building techniques. Slabs, coiling, pinching , use of patterns, and sculpting techniques will all be used. Focus and instruction on surface and finishing techniques including underglazing and resists. Instruction will be paced to individual needs.
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| Hand Built and Wheel Thrown Pottery |
Instructor: Hugh Bailey
Wednesdays, 1:30 - 4:30 PM
8 weeks
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 the primary concern.
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| Joy of Pottery |
Instructor: Bill Capshaw
3 sessions on Tuesday (including daytime!) and one on Thursday
Either:
Tuesdays, 9 AM - 12 noon or
Tuesdays, 1 - 4 PM or
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
or
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
8 weeks
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, style, glazes, and kiln use. Raku included for those interested.
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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.
For descriptions of current studios, see our Studios page.
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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