Painting Classes
PRESENTED IN ACTONART STUDIOS
Water, Acrylic and Oil
• SIX CLASSES per Summer Session
• Begins Monday, JUNE 27—Ends Friday, AUGUST 5
NOTE: There will be no classes on Monday, July 4th. As a result the last Monday classes will be held on August 8th.
• All classes are IN-STUDIO unless marked otherwise
• Many classes are available IN-STUDIO or as SIMULTANEOUS (in-studio or online) classes
INTRO TO PAINTING FOR KIDS
Friday: 4:00-5:30 pm
IN-STUDIO
$215 all supplies included
IN-STUDIO
$215 all supplies included
AGES—10 TO ADULT
• Watercolor, Acrylic and Oil Paint
• Prior drawing skills recommended
• All supplies INCLUDED
• Watercolor, Acrylic and Oil Paint
• Prior drawing skills recommended
• All supplies INCLUDED
INTRO TO PAINTING
This Introduction to Painting class is designed for younger students who want to learn real painting skills. This is NOT to say it’s appropriate for very young children however. Students who have completed the Basic-2, Intermediate, or higher level classes are ideal candidates for this class. Since many artists prefer to have a simple drawing in place when starting a painting, students should have basic drawing skills in place already.
Students will learn about watercolor, acrylic and oil paint and materials, and variety of techniques.
Because each medium is distinctly different in the way it is used, technique is extremely important, and that’s what we’ll be teaching.
If you’ve got a budding painter in your home, this is a perfect way to get them started on the right path. And it’s a killer deal since we provide all the needed materials, saving you hundreds of dollars in supply costs.
Call 978-266-1600 for more information, or register online today!
Julie Ripley, the instructor for this class, is a John Peto National Trompe L’oeil painting competition award winner.
Students will learn about watercolor, acrylic and oil paint and materials, and variety of techniques.
Because each medium is distinctly different in the way it is used, technique is extremely important, and that’s what we’ll be teaching.
If you’ve got a budding painter in your home, this is a perfect way to get them started on the right path. And it’s a killer deal since we provide all the needed materials, saving you hundreds of dollars in supply costs.
Call 978-266-1600 for more information, or register online today!
Julie Ripley, the instructor for this class, is a John Peto National Trompe L’oeil painting competition award winner.
OIL PAINTING 1 & 2
Friday: 6-8:00 pm IN-STUDIO
$225 all supplies included
$225 all supplies included
AGES—14 TO ADULT
• Intro 1 & Intermediates 2
• Prior drawing skills required
• All supplies INCLUDED
• Intro 1 & Intermediates 2
• Prior drawing skills required
• All supplies INCLUDED
OIL PAINTING 1 & 2
LEARNING TO PAINT WITH OILS is far easier than you might think and incredibly satisfying. This full trimester introductory class is designed for teens and adults. The class will be presented by Julie Ripley, a superb professional oil painter and also a regular drawing instructor at ActonArt. Julie has an MFA from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and is frequently featured in galleries throughout New England. Julie is also a John Peto National Trompe L’oeil competition award winner.
THESE CLASSES WILL PRESENT A SERIES OF PROJECTS, most of them multi-week, designed to teach and guide students through basic processes that are common to many oil paintings. Students will typically be able to choose their own subject matter but reference materials will always be available to assist them if needed. We recommend that students have some drawing ability however since we will be making simple underdrawings that our paintings will be developed upon.
It’s easy to see why so many people equate oil painting with “fine art.” So many of the master artists we commonly think of worked primarily in oil paint and the iconic masterworks of centuries past tend to be paintings done in oils. It doesn’t take an art conservator to understand why oils have claimed the mantle of popularity among artists. They are remarkably versatile to work with providing artists a broad range of creative options on the canvas. The pigments mix cleanly providing rich colors with clarity and depth. Once cured the medium is stable and capable of enduring many hundreds of years without severe aging effects. The surface can even be cleaned to remove airborne grime and contaminants.
We provide all needed supplies including water soluble oil paints that allow for easy soap and water clean-up at the end of a day of painting. No more toxic solvents and noxious fumes. Life is good, and oil painting is great!
If you have ever found yourself attracted to the idea of learning to paint with oils this is a perfect opportunity. The price is right, the instructor is top notch and the curriculum is serious but completely approachable for beginners. We hope you'll join us!
THESE CLASSES WILL PRESENT A SERIES OF PROJECTS, most of them multi-week, designed to teach and guide students through basic processes that are common to many oil paintings. Students will typically be able to choose their own subject matter but reference materials will always be available to assist them if needed. We recommend that students have some drawing ability however since we will be making simple underdrawings that our paintings will be developed upon.
It’s easy to see why so many people equate oil painting with “fine art.” So many of the master artists we commonly think of worked primarily in oil paint and the iconic masterworks of centuries past tend to be paintings done in oils. It doesn’t take an art conservator to understand why oils have claimed the mantle of popularity among artists. They are remarkably versatile to work with providing artists a broad range of creative options on the canvas. The pigments mix cleanly providing rich colors with clarity and depth. Once cured the medium is stable and capable of enduring many hundreds of years without severe aging effects. The surface can even be cleaned to remove airborne grime and contaminants.
We provide all needed supplies including water soluble oil paints that allow for easy soap and water clean-up at the end of a day of painting. No more toxic solvents and noxious fumes. Life is good, and oil painting is great!
If you have ever found yourself attracted to the idea of learning to paint with oils this is a perfect opportunity. The price is right, the instructor is top notch and the curriculum is serious but completely approachable for beginners. We hope you'll join us!
ILLUSTRATIVE PAINTING
Wednesday: 6:00-7:30 pm
IN-STUDIO
$220 all supplies included
IN-STUDIO
$220 all supplies included
AGES—11 TO ADULT
• Watercolor, Acrylic & Gouache
• Prior drawing skills recommended
• All supplies INCLUDED
• Watercolor, Acrylic & Gouache
• Prior drawing skills recommended
• All supplies INCLUDED
ILLUSTRATIVE PAINTING
This class explores the medium of paint in a more illustration based way; such as painting for children’s books, comics, storybooks and more. In this method combine pencil and pen with watercolor, acrylic and gouache paints to create details and simplify the use of the paints. Illustrative Painting is a medium and technique focused class, so it is highly recommended that students have some previous drawing skill. Class involves use of drawing materials, paints and brushes including colored pencil, marker, watercolor paint, gouache paint and acrylic paint.
MIXED MEDIA & PAINTING
Thursday: 6-8 pm IN-STUDIO
$220 all supplies included In Studio
$220 all supplies included In Studio
AGES—13 & UP
• 2 Hour class
• Prior drawing skills required
• All supplies INCLUDED
• 2 Hour class
• Prior drawing skills required
• All supplies INCLUDED
MIXED MEDIA
Mixed Media is a unique class that offers an exploratory experience regarding both materials and techniques. Projects are intended to provide opportunities for students to use a variety of materials and learn or experiment with ways of using them. At the same time students are encouraged to follow their own creative interests regarding subject matter, composition and interpretation.
STUDENTS WILL WORK WITH:
• Printmaking materials and techniques
• Mixed Media
Projects will be assigned with specific learning objectives, and students will typically be able to choose their own subject matter. References and resources will always be available if needed. Projects will frequently require multiple weeks to complete. This is NOT a drawing class and there will be no planned drawing instruction as it is expected that students can already draw well enough to participate.
If you have a student who loves art and has the interest and ability to expand their own creative boundaries they will love Mixed Media.
STUDENTS WILL WORK WITH:
• Printmaking materials and techniques
• Mixed Media
Projects will be assigned with specific learning objectives, and students will typically be able to choose their own subject matter. References and resources will always be available if needed. Projects will frequently require multiple weeks to complete. This is NOT a drawing class and there will be no planned drawing instruction as it is expected that students can already draw well enough to participate.
If you have a student who loves art and has the interest and ability to expand their own creative boundaries they will love Mixed Media.
WATERCOLOR PAINTING and
WATERCOLOR PAINTING FOR ADULTS
WATERCOLOR PAINTING—Tuesday: 4-5:30 PM IN-STUDIO
$205 all supplies included In Studio
• Prior drawing skills required
• AGES 11 & UP
$205 all supplies included In Studio
• Prior drawing skills required
• AGES 11 & UP
WATERCOLOR PAINTING FOR ADULTS—
Not available on Summer schedule
Not available on Summer schedule
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Introduction to Watercolor is a beginner to intermediate level painting class. This is NOT to say it’s appropriate for beginner artists however. Students with Basic to Intermediate level drawing ability are ideal candidates for this class because we will not be able to provide drawing instruction. Since many artists prefer to have a simple drawing in place when starting a painting, students must have basic drawing skills already.
Students will learn about watercolor using variety of techniques. - Blending, masking, wiping out, also combining watercolor paint with pen and watercolor pencils. Subject matter will incorporate student interests along with still lifes, landscapes, etc.
If you’ve always wanted to try watercolor painting this is the perfect class to learn the foundation skills.
Julie Ripley, the instructor for this class, is a John Peto National Trompe L’oeil competition award winner.
Students will learn about watercolor using variety of techniques. - Blending, masking, wiping out, also combining watercolor paint with pen and watercolor pencils. Subject matter will incorporate student interests along with still lifes, landscapes, etc.
If you’ve always wanted to try watercolor painting this is the perfect class to learn the foundation skills.
Julie Ripley, the instructor for this class, is a John Peto National Trompe L’oeil competition award winner.
INTRO PORTRAIT PAINTING
This class is available as a 4 day workshop this summer
AGES—14 TO ADULT
• Oil and Acrylic Paint
• Prior drawing skills required
• All supplies INCLUDED
• Oil and Acrylic Paint
• Prior drawing skills required
• All supplies INCLUDED
PORTRAIT PAINTING
This class is intended for students who have already taken the Portrait Drawing and/or the Faces, Figures, and Features Classes or have enough experience with portraits that they already know how to use both predictable proportions, and specific measurements to make portraits that are accurate likenesses of their subjects.
Our Portrait Painting class is designed for students who have a desire to spend time focusing exclusively on painting faces. Portraits are an engaging challenge that many people are attracted to.
Students should have a solid working knowledge of concepts including: Line, Light and Shadow, Texture, Perspective and Proportion.
THESE CLASSES WILL PRESENT A SERIES OF PROJECTS, most of them multi-week, designed to teach and guide students through basic processes that are common to many oil paintings.
Every project in this class will be a portrait painting, including front-on, ¾ view, profiles and facial features.
Most paintings will start with an underpainting in one of three traditional methods – Brunaille (Sepia), Grisaille (Gray scale) or the Dead Palette (earth tone primary colors). Color and tone will then be built up in glazes to create lifelike skin tones and textures.
Occasional Alla Prima (one day) paintings will be completed during the trimester.
It’s easy to see why so many people equate oil painting with “fine art.” So many of the master artists we commonly think of worked primarily in oil paint and the iconic masterworks of centuries past tend to be paintings done in oils. It doesn’t take an art conservator to understand why oils have claimed the mantle of popularity among artists. They are remarkably versatile to work with providing artists a broad range of creative options on the canvas. The pigments mix cleanly providing rich colors with clarity and depth. Once cured the medium is stable and capable of enduring many hundreds of years without severe aging effects. The surface can even be cleaned to remove airborne grime and contaminants.
On top of all these benefits, today we even use AP certified, non-toxic, Winsor & Newton water soluble oil paints that allow for easy soap and water clean-up at the end of a day of painting. No more toxic solvents and noxious fumes. Life is good, and oil painting is great!
Our Portrait Painting class is designed for students who have a desire to spend time focusing exclusively on painting faces. Portraits are an engaging challenge that many people are attracted to.
Students should have a solid working knowledge of concepts including: Line, Light and Shadow, Texture, Perspective and Proportion.
THESE CLASSES WILL PRESENT A SERIES OF PROJECTS, most of them multi-week, designed to teach and guide students through basic processes that are common to many oil paintings.
Every project in this class will be a portrait painting, including front-on, ¾ view, profiles and facial features.
Most paintings will start with an underpainting in one of three traditional methods – Brunaille (Sepia), Grisaille (Gray scale) or the Dead Palette (earth tone primary colors). Color and tone will then be built up in glazes to create lifelike skin tones and textures.
Occasional Alla Prima (one day) paintings will be completed during the trimester.
It’s easy to see why so many people equate oil painting with “fine art.” So many of the master artists we commonly think of worked primarily in oil paint and the iconic masterworks of centuries past tend to be paintings done in oils. It doesn’t take an art conservator to understand why oils have claimed the mantle of popularity among artists. They are remarkably versatile to work with providing artists a broad range of creative options on the canvas. The pigments mix cleanly providing rich colors with clarity and depth. Once cured the medium is stable and capable of enduring many hundreds of years without severe aging effects. The surface can even be cleaned to remove airborne grime and contaminants.
On top of all these benefits, today we even use AP certified, non-toxic, Winsor & Newton water soluble oil paints that allow for easy soap and water clean-up at the end of a day of painting. No more toxic solvents and noxious fumes. Life is good, and oil painting is great!
ADVANCED PAINTING & TECHNIQUES
Not available on Summer schedule
AGES—14 TO ADULT
• Oil Paint (w/some acrylic)
• Prior painting experience required
• All supplies INCLUDED
• Oil Paint (w/some acrylic)
• Prior painting experience required
• All supplies INCLUDED
ADVANCED PAINTING & TECHNIQUES
ADVANCED PAINTING is a high-level, fine art painting class for students who have previously taken painting classes at Acton Art (Oil Painting1 & 2, Portrait Painting, Mixed Media and Painting) or have taken painting classes elsewhere and have demonstrated understanding of paint application, underpainting layers and glazing levels.
This class is for students who wish to further develop their technical painting skills and techniques.
Advanced Painting students are expected to be able to work independently. Paintings should be original ideas, where students either paint from still lives they’ve constructed, reference photos they’ve taken themselves, or sketches and thumbnails, they’ve brainstormed prior to the start of each class. Students should be ready to start painting at the beginning of each class, not spend class time thumbnailing ideas.
Projects in this class may take weeks to complete since students will be expected to fully develop the art though multiple layers, glazes and scumbling. Students will be the primary decision makers regarding the execution of their artwork. There may however be specific learning objectives presented to challenge them and direct them toward useful experiences.
We will be using AP certified, non-toxic, Winsor & Newton water soluble oil paints that allow for easy soap and water clean-up at the end of a day of painting. No more toxic solvents and noxious fumes. Students may also purchase additional supplies if they choose to work in Acrylic or Watercolor Paint.
This class is for students who wish to further develop their technical painting skills and techniques.
Advanced Painting students are expected to be able to work independently. Paintings should be original ideas, where students either paint from still lives they’ve constructed, reference photos they’ve taken themselves, or sketches and thumbnails, they’ve brainstormed prior to the start of each class. Students should be ready to start painting at the beginning of each class, not spend class time thumbnailing ideas.
Projects in this class may take weeks to complete since students will be expected to fully develop the art though multiple layers, glazes and scumbling. Students will be the primary decision makers regarding the execution of their artwork. There may however be specific learning objectives presented to challenge them and direct them toward useful experiences.
We will be using AP certified, non-toxic, Winsor & Newton water soluble oil paints that allow for easy soap and water clean-up at the end of a day of painting. No more toxic solvents and noxious fumes. Students may also purchase additional supplies if they choose to work in Acrylic or Watercolor Paint.