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Chinese brush painting workshop
Learn ancient Asian art techniques as you use your brushes, ink, and rice paper. Create in Section 1: peony tree (contour), yellow bird with tree, angel fish, and frogs with lily pads; in Section 2: mountain cliffs with water and boats, goldfish, egrets, monkey with tree, minnows with lily pads, and peony tree (spontaneous style). You also learn the calligraphy for each subject. Class discussion after each lesson.
Instructor: Stella Dobbins (MA, University of Houston) is an artist and art historian who exhibits her work nationwide and is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society.
Section 1: Saturday, April 11, 9 am-5 pm, 7621 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 15, Enroll by Apr 3, 0.8 CEU, $55, Program #2568
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Section 2: Saturday, April 25, 9 am-5 pm, 7621 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 15, Enroll by Apr 17, 0.8 CEU, $55, Program #2569
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Drawing and realism
In this 10-week intermediate drawing class you explore realism in pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, and powdered graphite. Learn tricks and techniques to enhance the illusion of volume and texture through demonstrations, handouts, engaging instructional videos, and hands-on experimentation and exploration.
Instructor: Christopher Buckingham (BFA, Oregon State University) is an artist, curator, and proprietor of the Madison arts-space The Project Lodge. His individual and collaborative work has shown nationally and been written about in ArtNews, Artweek, and Modern Painters.
Tuesdays, January 27-April 7, 7:15-9:15 pm (no class Mar 17), 7621 Humanities, 455 N Park St., Limit 20, Enroll by January 20, 2.0 CEU, $95, Program #2551
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Drawing: introduction
In this 10-week class you learn how to translate the 3-D world into 2-D, step by step. Using a variety of black and white drawing materials, you experiment with new ways of mark making. Through demonstrations, handouts, individualized instructions, and engaging instructional videos, you explore the basics of observational skills, perception, and rendering.
Instructor: Lisa Fraker (MFA, UW–Madison) focuses on drawing and painting, specifically using the media of gouache, watercolor and acrylics.
Fridays, January 23-April 3, 1:30-3:30 pm (no class Mar 20), Capitol Lakes Retirement Community (formerly Meriter), 333 W Main St., Limit 12, Enroll by January 16, 2.0 CEU, $95
Program #2548
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Drawing: super realism in graphite pencil
Learn the techniques of 2-D photo-realism in this two-day workshop showcasing the beauty and purity of the most basic of all art materials: the graphite pencil. This is a project-based workshop for those with basic drawing experience; learn to control your marks for a flawlessly realistic “fool the eye” still life. The instructor provides many materials; you receive a supply list when you enroll.
Instructor: Kay Brathol-Hostvet (BFA, UW-Stout) is an enthusiastic instructor bringing a wealth of experience to the classroom. Her landscapes are in private and corporate collections throughout the Midwest.
Saturday-Sunday, March 28-29, 9 am-4 pm, Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St, Limit 12, Enroll by March 21, 1.4 CEU, $155
Program #2565
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Experimental drawing: beginning to intermediate
This is a six-week mixed-media drawing class with collage elements in some assignments. We explore combinations of crayon, watercolor, pen, graphite, gouache, and India ink. We may also introduce some nontraditional drawing mediums such as coffee and tea. The goal is to create alternative approaches instead of using only one medium in an image.
Instructor: Lisa Fraker (MFA, UW-Madison) focuses on drawing and painting, specifically using the media of gouache, watercolor and acrylics.
Sunday, February 1-March 8, noon-3 pm, 7621 Humanities, 455 N Park St., Limit 15, Enroll by January 26, 1.8 CEU, $85
Program #2555
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Exploring color and texture
on paper and fabric
Explore new techniques of applying color to paper, texture to fabric, and paint to unusual objects in this one-day workshop. Work with color applications using paints, inks, bleach, and other materials. Use
these materials for collage art, notecards, quilts, placemats, pillows, other fabric art, or whatever your imagination creates.
Instructor: Nancy Welch (BA, Colorado State Univ.) has an art background, owned and managed a graphic design firm for 28 years, and continues to explore the playful side of art.
Saturday, February 28, 9:00 am-4:00 pm, 7621 Humanities, 455 N Park St., Limit 20, Enroll by February 20, 0.7 CEU, $65, Program #2563.
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Figurative painting: Sunday morning
What better way to start a Sunday! Come and paint from a live model in a relaxed, uninstructed studio setting in this 11-week class. The model holds one pose for three hours (with breaks), allowing you to hone in and develop your figurative painting skills. Oils, acrylics, and drawing media welcome.
Instructor: Rich Corzatt (BA, Ripon College) is a graphic and Web designer and a figurative oil painter, and a member of Chicago’s oldest art league, the Palette and Chisel Club.
Sundays, January 25-April 19, 9:00 am-noon (no class Mar 15, Apr 12), 7101 Humanities, 455 N Park St., Limit 20, Enroll by January 5, $105, Program #2550.
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Figure drawing: beginning to intermediate
This relaxing yet challenging 10-week course covers a variety of approaches to drawing the nude human form. Learn proportions and basic anatomy while experimenting with various media and techniques. More advanced students work on developing style and honing skills.
Instructor: Melanie Kehoss (MFA, UW-Madison) shows her figurative work throughout the Midwest and has been teaching continuing education classes since 2005. Visit her at www.angelfire.com/wi3/kehoss.
Tuesdays, March 3-May 12, 7:15-9:15 pm (no class Mar 17), 6231 Humanities, 455 N Park St., Limit 20, Enroll by February 24, 2.0 CEU, $95, Program #2560.
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Figure drawing studio: Wednesdays
Draw from the model for 12 weeks in a non-stressful environment. Since there is no instruction you may proceed at your own pace, in your own way. Background music adds to the creative mood. Warmup gestures, 10- to 40-minute poses, and 30- to 60-minute poses.
Coordinator: Joshua Ludke (art education degree, UW-Madison; and art therapy degree from UW-Superior) draws, paints, and makes prints and is a substitute teacher in the Madison schools.
Wednesdays, January 28-April 22, 7:15-10:15 pm (no class Mar 18), 6231 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 20, Enroll by January 21, $95, Program #2552
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Focus on face
Sample a variety of media as we study the proportion and creative representation of the human face in this eight-week class. Learn how to render people realistically while capturing expression and personality. Work from still images and sitting models. Great present idea: everyone would love a portrait.
Instructor: Susan Tierney (MFA in painting and drawing, UW-Madison) is a skilled naturalistic artist with a particular interest in creative portraiture. She exhibits regionally and works as a portrait commission artist.
Saturdays, January 31-March 21, 1-4 pm, 6231 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 20, Enroll by January 23, 2.4 CEU, $130, Program #2553
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Nature and garden journal
Combine your interests in art and nature by starting a journal in this five-week class. Record plants or animals, or make seasonal notations in a variety of media: drawing, pen and ink, watercolor, and collage. Some art background helpful, but class is intended to generate excitement for visually exploring your musings about the natural world. Weather permitting, a class may meet at a garden.
Instructor: Cynde Quinn (certified master gardener) has taught graphic design and oil and watercolor painting for many years. Much of her personal work focuses on gardening themes.
Saturdays, February 21, March 7, March 21, April 4, 9 am-noon, 7621 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 12, Enroll by February 13, 1.5 CEU, $72, Program #2558
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Oil painting techniques of the old masters
In this four-session studio class you learn about the techniques and materials used by 16th- and 17th-century masters through step-by-step demonstrations. One of the approaches we explore is the use of an under painting followed by glazes of transparent color. You may choose to incorporate any or all of their methods in your own work, with individual help from the instructor.
Instructor: Kathleen Heinen (MFA, UW-Madison) has taught drawing, design, painting, watercolor, and life drawing at UW-Madison and MATC.
Saturdays, January 31, February 28, March 28, April 25, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, 7101 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 16, Enroll by January 26, 2.4 CEU, $135, Program #2554
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Painting: beginning through advanced
Weekly demonstrations and mini-lectures cover materials, painting approaches, and color mixing and theory, and provide inspiration for individual expression in this nine-week class. Beginning students learn the basics of painting in oil or acrylic, from technique to composition, through introductory assignments. Intermediate and advanced students are encouraged and supported while developing your own style and theme in a supportive studio atmosphere.
Instructor: Katherine Rosing (MFA, Northern Illinois University) has taught painting, drawing, color theory, watercolor, and design for 15 years at colleges in Illinois and Wisconsin. Her work is exhibited across the U.S. and has been shown in China, Germany, and Japan.
Fridays, February 6-April 3, 9:00 am-12:30 pm (no class Feb 27, Mar 20), 7101 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 20, Enroll by January 30, 2.4 CEU, $140, Program #2556
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Painting workshop: color for painters
Explore the beautiful complexities of color specifically relevant to painting in this four-week class. Focused exercises explore color mixing, tonality, composition, and harmony. Beginners: build a foundation in color as you begin the journey into painting. Intermediate and advanced students: deepen your understanding of color and refine your personal vision and painting skills while exploring color issues relevant to individual style. Choose oil, acrylic, or watercolor.
Instructor: Katherine Rosing (MFA, Northern Illinois University) has taught painting, drawing, color theory, watercolor, and design for 15 years at colleges in Illinois and Wisconsin. Her work is exhibited across the U.S. and has been shown in China, Germany, and Japan.
Fridays, May15-June 5, 9:00 am-2:00 pm, 7101 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 20, Enroll by May 8, 2.0 CEU, $95, Program #2572
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Pastel interpretations
A very adaptable medium, soft pastel is perfect for learning different painting techniques. In this studio workshop you do several interpretations from the same photographic reference. Each interpretation is quite unique; consequently you learn which styles and techniques work best for your own artistic vision. We send you a supply list when you enroll and we provide all paper in class.
Instructor: Kay Brathol-Hostvet (BFA, UW-Stout) is an enthusiastic instructor bringing a wealth of experience to the classroom. Her landscapes are in private and corporate collections throughout the Midwest.
Saturdays, January 24, 9:00 am-4:30 pm, 7621 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 12, Enroll by January 16, 0.7 CEU, $85, Program #2549
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Pastel workshop: beginning to intermediate
The most direct of all media, pastels produce works of lush, vibrant beauty. Because pastel is the most direct of all media, techniques of working with pastel are not difficult. This five-week course includes an introduction
to materials and provides practice in working with pastels and developing a personal style. Gain skill in handling materials and learn ways to care for completed works. Drawing experience is helpful.
Instructor: Barbara Erdman (PhD, UW–Madison) has many years of experience teaching drawing and painting and is currently a faculty member at UW–Eau Claire. She has exhibited at the Corcoran Museum in Washington and at Cornell University.
Saturdays, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, 9:00 am-3:30 pm, 6231 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 20, Enroll by February 27, 2.6 CEU, $135, Program #2564
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Realist painting
This class for intermediate and advanced oil or acrylic painters meets on the second Saturday of each month and focuses on the realist approach to painting. We examine materials, techniques, color, composition, drawing, and content through individual
instruction and critique in four sessions. Some painting experience recommended.
Instructor: Kathleen Heinen (MFA, UW-Madison) has taught drawing, design, painting, watercolor, and life drawing at UW-Madison and MATC.
Saturdays, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 16, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, 7101 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 16, Enroll by February 6, 2.4 CEU, $135/$220 for this class and Realist painting in oils and acrylic (#2546), a savings of $50, Program #2557
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Realist painting in oils or acrylic
This six-hour studio gives experienced painters the option of working on an individual project from your own reference photos and of refining your skills by painting from a still life, with a new set-up provided at each of four sessions. We emphasize composition, color, and personalized instruction.
Instructor: Mary Diman (MFA, UW-Madison) a realist painter and professional illustrator, has taught drawing, oil, acrylic, and watercolor for 25 years and has managed a nonprofit gallery. She shows her work in invitational and juried exhibitions nationally.
Saturdays, January 17, February 7, march 7, April 4, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, 7101 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 16, Enroll by January 9, 2.4 CEU, $135/$220 for this class and Realist painting (#2557), a savings of $50, Program #2546
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Studio painting at Green Lake
Immerse yourself in a week of painting
in the medium of your choice at the Green Lake Conference Center. Participate in critiques, reflections, and demonstrations on various painting and drawing topics and techniques under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Optional lodging/meal plan is available through the Conference Center. Visit www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/art/greenlake.htm for more information, including spring 2009 dates.
Instructors: Mary Diman (MFA, UW-Madison) a realist painter and professional illustrator, has taught drawing, oil, acrylic, and watercolor for 25 years and has managed a nonprofit gallery. She shows her work in invitational and juried exhibitions nationally. And Susan Farmer-Tiefenthaler, professor emeritus in the Division of Continuing Studies, has taught drawing and painting to people of all ages and has led arts education workshops for professionals. She teaches studio courses via distance learning.
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Traveling with watercolor: the prequel
In this six-week course you prepare for Traveling With Watercolor by practicing in the studio the basic watercolor techniques that work best when painting on the go. Learn how to select subject matter from the world around you and compose a painting with thumbnail sketches. Also become fluent in fast wash and brush techniques.
Instructor: Nancy Macgregor (BFA, Layton School of Art, Milwaukee) worked in advertising art and TV production in Chicago, then opened her own studio. She has taught various media and mounted art exhibitions for students and herself.
Fridays, January 23-February 27, 9:30 am-noon, 7621 Humanities Building, 455 N Park St., Limit 20, Enroll by January 16, 1.5 CEU, $75, Program #2547
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Traveling with watercolor
Armed with a watercolor sketchbook, color tubes, and a few other tools, you can do watercolor in any place you care to travel. In this six-week class, learn how to capture that memorable
scene or person: learn to complete a watercolor sketch in record time, with fast-wash and brush techniques, while taking a fresh look at texture, transparency, and the sparkle of white paper.
Instructor: Nancy Macgregor (BFA, Layton School of Art, Milwaukee) worked in advertising art and TV production in Chicago, then opened her own studio. She has taught various media and mounted art exhibitions for students and herself.
Fridays, March 6-April 24, 9:30 am-noon (no class Mar 20, Apr 10), 7621 Humanities, 455 N Park St., Limit 20, Enroll by February 27, 1.5 CEU, $75, Program #2562
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Watercolor and beyond
During this two-session intermediate class you learn how to make a watercolor paint itself. Use impressions, stamps, plastic wrap, and tissue paper to help you create wet-into-wet paintings. Create spontaneous effects with watercolor or any water-media on paper. Demonstrations
and lecture focus on expanding
your confidence via technique, composition, color, dominance, contrast and emphasis. Expect to loosen up and have fun. Free parking.
Instructor: Mary Ann Inman (BFA, UW-Whitewater) is a member of the Midwest Watercolor
Society and president of the Wisconsin Regional Artists Association.
She has taught workshops in watercolor, matting, and framing.
Tuesdays, May 5-12, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, Coventry Village Retirement Community, 7707 N Brookline Dr., Limit 12, Enroll by April 29, 1.2 CEU, $55, Program #2571
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Watercolor: beginning
In this five-week class you learn to identify the basic tools and individual characteristics of watercolor. Acquire the skills, utilize the “tricks” available, and understand the value of planning. Develop a basic understanding of perspective, composition, and the magical applications of color; celebrate your individual approach to making art; and banish your unfounded fears of watercolor. Free parking.
Instructor: Dorothea Johnson (AA, UW-Sauk County) grew up in a family of artists. Her passion is painting and she thrives on learning new ways of communicating through art.
Tuesdays, March 3-31, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, Coventry Village Retirement Community, 7707 N Brookline Dr., Limit 20, Enroll by February 24, 1.2 CEU, $52, Program #2559
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Class locations
Most
classes take place on the Madison area campus. Locations are listed with class
descriptions. Specific instructions regarding your class location are sent
to you when you register. Locations may include:
- Coventry Village Retirement Center, 7707 N Brookline Dr., Madison, WI
- Capitol Lakes Retirement Community (formerly Meriter), 333 W Main St, Madison. (Park in the ramp across
Main Street from the entrance. Get your parking coupon stamped at the front
desk.
- The Humanities Building, 455 N Park Street (see above) also houses the
UW-Madison Department of Art.
- Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St., Madison.
- Oak Park Place, 718 Jupiter Dr., Madison.
- Green Lake Conference Center, Green Lake WI
The following links will take you to visitor information pages from the
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
You will find the above links and much more on the University
of Wisconsin-Madison welcome page at http://www.wisc.edu/wiscinfo/welcome/.
Supply lists for spring 2009
You can download the supply lists for painting and drawing classes as pdf documents.
Student comments about our drawing
and painting classes
"The teacher was great. She had great new ideas. She
helped me get going — she helped me get interested in art again and
not be afraid to just try art again."
"I wanted to learn the basics, and I did. I can go
ahead on my own now-and I have tons of ideas."
"I’ve taken other [classes through the program]
and have always been impressed by the instructors."
"I was very inspired. There was enough structure so
that I had focus, but enough freedom to let my imagination go wild."
"[The best part of the class] was meeting other people
who were interested in art and learning tips and techniques by talking with
other class participants."
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