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Drawing and painting are the foundation skills of making art. These classes provide a range of experiences in the basic mediums for beginning and intermediate students. Most of the classes are held at the UW-Madison Humanities Building, home of the Department of Art. Excellent teachers will help you nurture your Self, develop your creativity and build your art skills. Learn more about our drawing and painting classes by browsing the descriptions below or using the navigation links above. You will also find detailed information about some of our art teachers including examples of their work and statements about their teaching style.
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Fall 2009 drawing and painting classes
Chinese brush painting workshop
Decorative painting on glass workshop: beginning
Decorative painting on glass workshop: intermediate
Drawing: introduction
Drawing: continuing
Drawing skills: learn perspective
Exploring color and texture on paper and fabric
Figure drawing studio: Wednesdays
Focus on face
Painting: beginning through advanced
Painting landscape in acrylic
Painting workshop: color for painters
Realist painting
Realist painting in oils or acrylic
Studio painting at Green Lake
Traveling with watercolor: 1
Download the winter/spring class descriptionsChinese brush painting workshop
Learn the ancient art of Chinese brush painting in this fun one-day workshop. Learn wet-in-wet, dry brush, and layered brush techniques from traditional to contemporary styles. We focus on these subjects and their calligraphy: carp, wisteria with swans, Myna bird with tree, panda with bamboo, and morning glory and butterflies. Class discussion after each lesson.
Instructor: Stella Dobbins (MA, Univ. of Houston) is an artist and art historian who exhibits her artwork nationwide and is a signature member of the National Watercolor
Saturday, April 10, 9 am-5 pm, 7621 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 15, Enroll by Apr 2, 0.7 CEU, $59, Program #2571
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Decorative painting on glass workshop: beginning
Spend a Saturday painting a complete set of four wine glasses. Finish the permanent heat bonding in your home oven. No painting experience necessary. Finished designs are food-safe and range from classical to fantasy, floral, seasonal, and whimsical. All materials are included.
Instructor: Lynn Tarnoff is an artist and cofounder of Pastiche Gallery. She’s been exhibiting and teaching functional and fine art painting for more than 20 years.
Saturday, Feb 13, 9 am-4 pm,
7621 Humanities, 455 N Park St ,
Limit 15, Enroll by Feb 5, 0.6 CEU, $89,
Program #2561
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Decorative painting on glass workshop: intermediate
Expand your glass-painting skills in this Saturday workshop. Explore reverse painting techniques and complete a decorative and food-safe serving piece for your next holiday or party. Finish the permanent heat bonding in your home oven. Experience in basic glass-painting techniques is recommended. All materials are included.
Instructor: Lynn Tarnoff is an artist and cofounder of Pastiche Gallery. She’s been exhibiting and teaching functional and fine art painting for more than 20 years.
Saturday, March 13, 9 am-4 pm,
7621 Humanities, 455 N Park St,
Limit 15, Enroll by March 5, 0.7 CEU, $89,
Program #2565
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Drawing: introduction
You don’t need to know a thing about drawing to take this 10-week class. We cover the basic techniques of contour line, perspective, how to use value to create form, how to use the grid system; and ultimately, how to “see.” We also talk about art and share ideas to help one another strengthen our work. Free parking.
Instructor: Anna Moisiadis (MFA, UW-Madison) believes the skills that can be acquired through art are not just technical. “I have seen first-hand how creating a safe, but critical space to explore art can have an effect on students.”
Tuesdays, February 2-March 23, 9:30 am-noon, Coventry Village Retirement Center, 7707 N Brookline Dr, Limit 12, Enroll by Jan 28, 2.0 CEU, $99, Program #2556
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Drawing: continuing
In this class for those with some drawing experience, we cover several drawing techniques. You can also use the classroom as a sounding board and as a way to find your own drawing style. You have the opportunity to think and talk about art in a way that can strengthen your technical and conceptual skills. Free parking.
Instructor: Anna Moisiadis (MFA, UW-Madison) believes the skills that can be acquired through art are not just technical. “I have seen first-hand how creating a safe, but critical space to explore art can have an effect on students.”
Tuesdays, February 2-March 23, 1:00-3:30 pm, Coventry Village Retirement Center, 7707 N Brookline Dr, Limit 12, Enroll by Jan 28, 2.0 CEU, $99, Program #2557
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Drawing skills: learn perspective
One of the biggest challenges for beginning and intermediate artists is getting the perspective right. This one-day workshop shows you the “secrets” of linear perspective through demonstrations, in-class projects, and handouts. We also explore unusual point-of-view, atmospheric perspective, and other techniques that help create the illusion of depth in two dimensions.
Instructor: Kay Brathol-Hostvet
Saturday, March 20, 9 am-4:30 pm,
7621 Humanities, 455 N Park St ,
Limit 12, Enroll by March 12, 0.7 CEU, $89,
Program #2569
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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, note cards, quilts, placemats, pillows, other fabric art, or whatever your imagination creates.
Instructor: Nancy Welch (BA, Colorado State Univ.) owned and managed a graphic design firm for 28 years and continues to explore the playful side of art.
Saturday, February 27, 9 am-4 pm, 7621 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 20, Enroll by Feb 19, 0.7 CEU, $65, Program #2563
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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. The model sits in 30- to 60-minute poses.
Coordinator: Joshua Ludke (art education degree, UW-Madison; art therapy degree, UW-Superior) draws, paints and makes prints and is a substitute teacher for the Madison Metro School District.
Wednesday, February 3-April 28, 7:15-10:15 pm (no class March 31), 6231 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 20, Enroll by Jan 27, $145, Program #2555
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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. This class can lead to a great present--everyone would love a portrait.
Instructor: Soozy Tierney (MFA, UW-Madison) is a skilled naturalistic artist with a particular interest in creative portraiture. She exhibits regionally and works as a portrait-commission artist.
Tuesdays, Feb 2-March 23, 7:15-10:15 pm,
6231 Humanities, 455 N Park St ,
Limit 20, Enroll by Jan 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 seven-week class. Beginning students: learn the basics of painting in oil or acrylic from technique to composition through introductory assignments. Intermediate and advanced students: you’re encouraged to develop your own style and theme in a supportive studio atmosphere.
Instructor: Katherine Rosing (MFA, Northern Illinois Univ.) has taught painting, drawing, color theory, watercolor, and design for 15 years at colleges and universities in Illinois and Wisconsin. She exhibits across the U.S. and abroad. Visit www.studioKSR.com on the Web.
Friday, February 5-March 19, 9 am-1:00 pm, 7101 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 20, Enroll by Jan 29, 2.8 CEU, $149, Program #2558
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Painting landscape in acrylic
The direct approach—”a la prima”—from photographs is quick, loose, and very expressive. Acrylic’s water cleanup and quick-drying characteristics allow for almost immediate changes. In this one-day class, several exercises help you loosen up before working on your small canvas. All skill levels are welcome; some drawing and painting experience in any medium is helpful.
Instructor: Kay Brathol-Hostvet
Saturday, Feb 20, 9 am-4:30 pm,
7101 Humanities, 455 N Park St ,
Limit 12, Enroll by Feb 19, 0.7 CEU, $89,
Program #2564
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Painting workshop:
color for painters
Explore the beautiful complexities
and chameleon properties of color specifically relevant to painting in this four- week class. 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. Oil, acrylic or watercolor.
Instructor: Katherine Rosing (MFA, Northern Illinois Univ.) has taught painting, drawing, color theory, watercolor, and design for 15 years at colleges and universities in Illinois and Wisconsin. She exhibits across the U.S. and abroad. Visit www.studioKSR.com on the Web.
Fridays, Apr 30-May 21, 9 am-2 pm,
7101 Humanities, 455 N Park St ,
Limit 20, Enroll by Apr 23, 2.0 CEU, $99,
Program #2572
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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.
Saturday, February 13, March 13, April 17, May 8, 9 am-3 pm, 7101 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 16, Enroll by Feb 5, 2.4 CEU, $145/$240 for this class and Realist Painting in Oils & Acrylic (#2559), save $50, Program #2562 (Discount only available for phone and mail-in registrations.)
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Realist painting in oils or acrylic
A six-hour studio for experienced painters. Work from your reference photos, sketches, or your own still life materials. Emphasis on the basics of composition and color, with personalized instruction addressing your specific concerns and frequent individual critiques. Class exhibit (optional) in May 2010.
Instructor: Mary Diman (MFA, UW-Madison), a realist painter for the past 25 years, shows her work nationally and locally in invitational and juried exhibitions.
Saturday, February 6, March 6, April 1, May 1, 9 am-3 pm, 7101 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 16, Enroll by Jan 29, 2.4 CEU, $145/$240 for this class and Realist Painting (#2562), save $50, Program #2559 (Discount only available for phone and mail-in registrations.)
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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 instructors. Optional lodging/meal plan is available through the Conference Center. Visit www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/art/greenlake.htm for more information.
Instructors: Chuck Bauer (MA, UW-Madison) has painted for many years and especially enjoys the challenges of paintingoutdoors. His landscapes and other paintings are represented in galleries in Wisconsin and Texas. Susan Farmer-Tiefenthaler (MFA, Univ. of Minnesota), is a painter and emeritus professor of art and art education in the Division of Continuing Studies. She has taught numerous workshops for professionals interested in the arts in education.
Register: 608-263-3494 or kberigan@dcs.wisc.edu, Sunday-Friday, March 21-26, 9 am-5 pm, Green Lake Conference Center, Pillsbury Hall, Green Lake, WI , 3.6 CEU, $180, Program #1302
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Traveling with watercolor: 1
We prepare for our travels by practicing in the studio basic watercolor techniques that work best when painting on the go. In this seven-week class you learn how to select subject matter from the world around you and compose a painting with thumbnail sketches. Become fluent in fast wash and brush techniques, so that when you are on location with the Traveling class 2, in your home town, or on your next trip, you will be good to go.
Instructor: Nancy Macgregor (BFA, Layton School of Art, Milw.) worked in advertising art and television in Chicago, then opened her own art studio. She has taught drawing, watercolor, printmaking, and acrylics for MATC and MSCR, and has created art exhibitions for students and herself.
Friday, February 12-March 26, 9:30 am-noon, 7621 Humanities, 455 N Park St, Limit 20, Enroll by Feb 5, 1.75 CEU, $75, Program #2560
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Watercolor: intermediate
This class is for watercolorists who have taken a beginning class and want to advance in the medium. Learn about the properties of pigments, paint using limited palettes and specific color schemes, and see demonstrations of techniques, as you gain critiques and suggestions for your paintings. Our goal: to achieve a better understanding of watercolor and how to enjoy using it in your own way.
Instructor: Cynde Quinn is a signature member of the Midwest Watercolor Society and has taught graphic design and oil and watercolor painting for MATC, MSCR, and UW-Madison Continuing Studies. Visit her at www.cynthiaquinn.com on the Web.
Thursdays, March 25-April 29, 6-9 pm, West Madison Ag Research Station, 8502 Mineral Point Rd, Verona, Limit 20, Enroll by Mar 18, 1.8 CEU, $110, Program #2570
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"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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