Adult Programs 2008

saturdays, May 3 - June 14 (no class on May 24), 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Painting for the Novice
Instructor: Karen Lowry
Learn to create a painting in acrylics from start to finish. You will learn to stretch your own canvas, gesso, layout your composition, choose and mix colors, and create depth and realism in this class.
Ages 16+
$70 members, $80 non-members. Participant supplies own materials.

Recommended materials:

Acrylic Paint:
Karen recommends purchasing a high-end brand of acrylic paint like Golden
cadmium yellow light
cadmium red medium
lamp black
titanium white
ultramarine blue

Brushes: A variety is good. Numbers that denote brush sizes vary with the name brand of the brushes one is using or buying. A 6 in one brand could be a different size than a 6 in another. It is generally better to have a larger brush than a smaller one. Be sure you are using brushes made for acrylic if you are using acrylic paints, and brushes made for oils if are using oil paints. Make sure they are long handled.
A good place to start is to have at least:
one 6 round
one 12 round
one 16 round
one 6 flat
one 12 flat
one 18 flat
Canvas
Two 24 x 36 canvas boards or stretched canvas.
Other items:
A palette, or palette paper with support
palette knife
paper towels or rags
two water containers

Saturdays, May 3 - June 28 (No Class on May 24), 9:30 a.m. - noon
Painting the Figure
Instructor: Sandi Sharp
In this class, learn to paint the nude with realism and expression. Students will develop strong foundational skills as well as explore personal expression and interpretation in painting the figure. Paint from long poses, allowing time to complete each painting from start to finish. Study both male and female models. All levels of experience are encouraged to attend.
Ages 18 +
Fee: $130 members, $145 nonmembers. Participant supplies own materials. Oils or acrylics recommended. Recommended materials:
Paint
white*
black*
yellow ochre*
burnt sienna
raw umber
burnt umber*
raw sienna
cadmium red light*
cadmium yellow light*
alizarin crimson*
permanent green light
At least one blue: One Blue: Thalo (phthalocyaine) Prussian blue or French ultramarine blue*
* Denotes must haves
Canvas
A 24 x 36 canvas board or stretched canvas for the first class. At least four canvases will be used in total; two sessions per pose, one canvas per pose. Canvas size for the remaining sessions will be discussed at the first class.
Brushes:
A variety is good. Numbers that denote brush sizes vary with the name brand of the brushes one is using or buying. A 6 in one brand could be a different size than a 6 in another. It is generally better to have a larger brush than a smaller one. Be sure you are using brushes made for acrylic if you are using acrylic paints, and brushes made for oils if are using oil paints. Make sure they are long handled.
A good place to start is to have at least:
one 6 or 8 round
one 10 or 12 filbert or flat
one 12 or 14 flat or filbert
Other items:
A palette, or palette paper with support
palette knife
paper towels or rags
two water containers if one is using acrylics
two glass containers WITH LIDS if using oils (large mouthed pickle jars work well)
Turpinoid odorless if you are using oil paint.

Saturdays, May 31 - July 12 (No class on July 5), 9:00 a.m. -noon
Outside the Box: Plein Air Painting in the Dayton Countryside
Instructor: Greg Dearth

For ages 16+
Back by popular demand, but with new locations to discover! Ever wanted to learn how to paint landscapes on location in the tradition of the plein air school? This class is for you! Learn tips and tricks for oil painting outdoors including best color, composition and brushwork techniques. Each week class will meet at a different beautiful vista around the Dayton countryside to experience a rich palette of spring colors. In the event of bad weather, class will be held in the museum studios and instruction on painting from photographs will be provided. $70 members, $80 non-members. Participant supplies own materials and outdoor easel.

Recommended materials:

Oil Paint:
Burnt Sienna
Raw Sienna
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Red Light or Permanent Red Light
Cadmium Lemon
Cerulean Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Titanium White

Brushes and other items
2 each of the following brushes:
Natural Bristle Flat #2
Natural Bristle Flat #4

1 each of the following brushes:
Natural Bristle Flat #6
Natural Bristle Flat #8
Medium soft synthetic or sable brush (red or black sable or taclon work well)
Large soft synthetic or sable brush
Mineral spirits
Stand oil or Liquin
3 rubberbands
easel (outdoor model)
Roll of soft paper towels or shop towels

Canvas:
At least 6 Canvases (either stretched or boards, any size)

Other items to prepare for painting on location
hat with a bill or brim (a definite must-have!)
large bottle of water for clean-up and drinking
bar of soap or brush cleaner
snack
umbrella
chair
bug spray
sunblock

Optional Oil Paints:
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Sap Green
Viridian Green

Register for Programs

Fiction, Fine Art and Fun

Are you interested in learning more about art but don’t want to work your way through tomes on art history? Fiction, Fine Art and Fun is the Miami Valley’s only book club dedicated to art-related fiction. Join the group for a lively discussion of both art and literature on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., September through June. Free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 223-5277, ext. 350.