Drawing

AN APPROACH TO DRAWING
All levels, adults
with Julie Baxendell
This course is based on a series of fun exercises which focus on the various approaches to drawing. You'll improve your skills in drawing by understanding and practicing new ways of seeing. Each class offers different aspects of drawing, from contour drawings to gesture drawings, from quick sketches to finished pieces. Experiment with pencils and charcoal, marker pens and brushes, and find your own individual creativity and expression. Through demonstrations and exercises and, for those who want them, critiques of your work, you will gain confidence in handling basic perspective, proportion and composition.
$150 members/$165 nonmembers
Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4, 11
1:00 - 4:00 PM, Chambers Studio (March 4, Class will be held in Children's Studio)
OR
Tuesdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21
1:00 - 4:00 PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: 18-by-24-inch pad of newsprint paper, soft pencils (4B, 5B or 6B), charcoal, marking pens, conte crayon and brushes, pencil sharpener, kneaded eraser, paints, paint tray and water container for brush work
 

First Light by Julie Baxendell
 

FUN WITH CALLIGRAPHY
Beginning level, age 15 to adults
with Joanne DeFiore
Felt tip pens offer a freedom that traditional pens cannot. Instruction will include addressing envelopes, announcements, invitations, place cards and holiday cards. Class objectives are to "lighten up" and enjoy this wonderful art form, while learning the basic of italic calligraphy. Graduates will be ready to tackle all those upcoming parties or special occasions. Bring a bag lunch and be prepared to have fun!
$50 members/$65 nonmembers
Material fee: $8 (payable to instructor)
Thursday, June 19
10:00AM - 3:00PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: Material fee covers necessary supplies.

CREATING HOUSE PORTRAITS
All levels, age 15 to adults
with Dolores Andrew
Everyone's home is special and worth depicting in some way. Using personal photos from the student's own supply, the class will explore the basics in creating a portrait of your own home.
Starting with simple, but challenging exercises about the parts of a house and how best to depict them, we shall develop these into your own individual house portrait. The medium chosen may be pencil, charcoal, watercolor, pen and ink, or other. In all of them we shall consider color, light and shade, value, and texture as we put the home in its environment, including foliage and other distinctive characteristics.
Demo, handouts, and visuals will add to your success in making your home come alive on paper, and be a memento for a long time to come.
$60 members/$75 nonmembers
Tuesday, Wednesday, July 15, 16
9:30AM - 12:30PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: Several clear photos of own home, (black and white or color) 5x7 to 8x10 if possible, including some showing details. Pencil and note-taking materials, media supply of choice: pen and ink, watercolor, charcoal, other, and paper proper for the medium (Bristol Board, watercolor paper, etc.), maximum size 11x14".

INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING
Beginning, age 16 to adults
with Cynthia Swanson
This is an extraordinary opportunity for anyone to develop drawing skills using techniques developed by Dr. Betty Edwards, author of the highly regarded book "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain".
Fundamental drawing skills are combined with basic perceptual strategies of drawing. Students will learn "to look as an artist" and will learn to draw. Students are taught the principles of line placement, composition, perspective and shading.
A series of exercises and lessons will be taught-leading up to finished drawings.
$105 members/$120 nonmembers
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, July 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
9:30AM - 12:00PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: Derwent Graphic Sketching pencils (12
soft pencils), Staedtler Mars Plastic eraser, Design
Kneaded eraser, Bristol drawing pad, plastic triangle
and ruler.


BASIC DRAWING TECHNIQUES
All levels, age 15 to adults
with Dolores Andrew
Whatever medium we work in - whether 2-D or 3-D, drawing is the basic need. Good drawing is essential for a good painting or a good sculpture to succeed. Starting with the pencil, then using charcoal and conte, the class will explore value, texture, light and shade, and perspective, while learning to control line, shape, and form. Demo and critique will be offered. Training the eye to see will improve your drawing skills and, eventually, your paintings.
$90 members/$105 nonmembers
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 28, 29, 30
1:30 - 4:30PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: Pencils (HB, 2B, 4B), Pink Pearl eraser, kneaded eraser, vinyl eraser (Magic rub, Faber-Castell or 121 Plasterase, Laufer), 16"x20" newsprint pad, vine charcoal, charcoal pencils (2B, 4B), Strathmore charcoal paper (optional), conte (brown, sanguine), single-edge razor.

 

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Fiber & Fabrics

SILK PAINTING FOR THE ABSOLUTE
BEGINNER AND BEYOND
All levels, 16 to adult
with Elizabeth Collard
Learn the art of silk painting and discover how easy it is-the silk does most of the work for you. Using vibrant silk dyes, a variety of painting mediums, and special techniques, you'll create two beautiful silk scarves and one small wall hanging. Discussions will cover the types and care of silk, transferring designs onto the silk, basic methods of application of silk dyes, special techniques including using wax and gutta resists, building stretcher frames, and how to steam-set the silk dyes for permanency.
$140 members/$155 nonmembers
Material Fee: $25.00 (payable to the instructor)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, April 15, 16, 17
9:30AM - 4:30PM, Chambers Studio
Note: Wear old clothes

APPALACHIAN BASKETRY
Beginning level, adults
with Bea Whitehead
Students will learn to make a large rib basket with an oak handle. Using dyed reed and sea grass, participants will focus on rib placement and texture. Gain enthusiasm and confidence to continue after class. Bring any embellishments you would like to add.
$105 members/ $120 nonmembers
Material fee: $15 (payable to instructor)
Tuesday, Wednesday, August 19, 20
10:00AM - 4:00PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: bucket, needle-nosed pliers, tape measure - material fee will cover other necessary supplies.
 

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Jewelry

MAKE A PENDANT WITH AN IMAGE
Beginning to intermediate, age 15 to adults
with Heidi Lowe
Students will learn basic metalsmithing techniques as well as sweat soldering. These techniques will be used to create a sterling silver pendant with an image of your choice. Students should bring a few images that interest them to and a thin tip sharpie marker to the first class. Images should be shrunk to jewelry size. Silver and tools will be supplied.
$120 members/$135 nonmembers
Material fee: $65.00 (payable to instructor)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, January 21, 22, 23, 24
6:30 - 9:00PM, Children's Studio

MAKE A WOVEN CHAIN
Beginning to intermediate, age 15 to adults
with Heidi Lowe
Students will learn to fuse fine silver links to create a beautiful, historical chain. Basic metalsmithing techniques will be taught to finish the chain off with a clasp. Students will leave with a woven bracelet or necklace. Silver and tools will be supplied.
$120 members/$135 nonmembers
Material fee: $65.00 (payable to instructor)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
February 4, 5, 6, 7
6:30 - 9:00PM, Children's Studio

BASIC PRECIOUS METAL CLAY
Beginning to intermediate, age 12 to adults
with Heidi Lowe
Students will learn to create jewelry with Precious Metal Clay in three classes. PMC works like clay and is fired to create fine silver jewelry. Techniques such as stone setting, hollow construction and ring making will be demonstrated. Students should bring one packet of PMC + and any tools that make texture (i.e.-leaves, rubber stamps, mesh, lace, ext.)
$90 members/$105 nonmembers
Material fee: $ 25.00 (payable to instructor)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 10, 11, 12
6:30 - 9:00PM, Children's Studio
SUPPLY LIST: At least one 45-gram packets of PMC+
SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES: An additional package of PMC+, PMC+ 18-gram jar of slip, PMC+ 9 gram syringe.
(These should be purchased before the start of the class. Students can order directly from Rio Grande 1-800-545-6566, PMC+, item #100-883; PMC+18-gram jar of slip, item #100-882; PMC+ 9 gram syringe, item #100-884)
 

Glass Bead Necklace by Sharon Stockley
 

GLASS BEAD MAKING
Beginning to advanced, 16-adults
with Sharon Stockley
Students will learn to shape and form hot glass over a flame with a portable torch. After a safety review of tools and materials, basic beads will be made, and the class will go on to learn various techniques for shaping and decorating glass beads. Students will learn new techniques, including dichroic, foil, and latticinio. Dots and other decorative methods will be explored. Warning: glass bead making is habit forming!
$150 members/$165 nonmembers
Material fee: $50 (payable to instructor)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 17, 18, 19
12:00 - 3:00PM, Children's Studio
OR
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, October 29, 30, 31
12:00 - 3:00PM, Children's Studio
Note: Wear cotton clothing with no loose sleeves. Bring something to tie back hair. Bring water or beverage.
 

GLASS FUSING
Small glass jewels for jewelry and decoration
Beginning to advanced, 16-adults
with Sharon Stockley
Students will learn what glass will do in a small tabletop kiln. Combining pieces of compatible glass with dichroic glass and inclusions, you will create your own unique "gems." These can be incorporated into jewelry or other decorative items. All materials included in material fee.
$100 members/$115 nonmembers
Material fee: $50 (payable to instructor)
Wednesday, April 9
11:00AM - 4:00PM, Children's Studio
OR
Saturday, April 19
11:00AM - 4:00PM, Children's Studio
OR
Thursday, September 4
11:00AM - 4:00PM, Children's Studio
Supply list: Safety glasses, glass-cutting tools (tools will be supplied, but students may prefer their own), imagination and patience.
Note: Bring water or beverage and bagged lunch.

MAKE A RING
Beginning to intermediate, age 15 to adults
with Heidi Lowe
Students will learn metalsmithing techniques such as soldering, piercing, filing and finishing to create a sterling silver ring. This project is appropriate for the beginner and can be adapted for an intermediate.
$120 members/$135 nonmembers
Material fee: $65.00 (payable to instructor)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, April 21, 22, 23, 24
6:30 - 9:00PM, Children's Studio

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ART JEWELRY
Beginning to advanced, adults
with Sharon Stockley
Working with copper, brass, and sterling silver, students will discover different methods of attaching materials to each other to create wearable art. Wire-wrapping, soldering, and drilling will enable the students to create jewelry from beads, charms, found objects, and various mementos. Students will be working with their own designs. We will make our own clasps and findings, working with finishing off chains. Earrings, pendants, pins, and some bracelet ideas are possible. You will be able to take home finished jewelry.
$190 members/$205 nonmembers
Material fee: $50 (payable to instructor), Includes basic metals and glass jewels, more materials will be available for sale.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, May 7, 8, 9
11:00AM - 3:00PM, Children's Studio
OR
$140 members/$155 nonmembers
Material fee: $50 (payable to instructor), Includes basic metals and glass jewels, more materials will be available for sale.
Wednesday, Thursday, September 10, 11
11:00AM - 3:00PM, Children's Studio
Supply list: Any small tools you may want to use (basic tools will be supplied), old jewelry, glass pieces, shells, beads, charms, or chain. Imagination and willingness to play.
Note: Bring water or beverage and bagged lunch.

ETCHED COPPER MEDALLIONS
Beginning to intermediate, age 15 to adults
with Heidi Lowe
Students will learn to etch copper and cold connect found objects to create a medallion of their choice. Basic metalsmithing techniques will also be taught. The medallions will be meaningful keepsakes of a moment, person, or place. Students should bring images and found objects to class.
$120 members/$135 nonmembers
Material fee: $65.00 (payable to instructor)
Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28
6:30 - 9:00PM, Children's Studio

MAKE A SILVER CHAIN
Beginning to intermediate, age 15 to adults
with Heidi Lowe
Students will learn metalsmithing techniques such as bending, hammering and soldering wire to create a chain. The class will also include demonstrations on multiple clasp ideas to finish the chain. Students will leave with a necklace at the end of class. Silver supplies and tools will be supplied.
$120 members/$135 nonmembers
Material fee: $65.00 (payable to instructor)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 2, 3, 4, 5
6:30 - 9:00PM, Children's Studio

TOGGLE NECKLACE
All levels, age 15 to adults
with Lynda Dashiell-Ohotnicky
Make a beautiful toggle necklace of sterling silver, gold fill, gemstone beads and Precious Metal Clay. Learn to use Precious Metal Clay by creating a handmade toggle clasp as the front focal point for this necklace. Other skills learned will be wiring beads and attaching to chain.
$90 members/$105nonmembers
Material fee: $50.00 (payable to instructor)
Tuesday, June 10
10:00AM - 3:00PM, Children's Studio
Supply list: Bring a bag lunch

PEARL LARIAT
All levels, age 15 to adults
with Lynda Dashiell-Ohotnicky
Lariats are one of the newest jewelry looks! They are so versatile - they can be worn in many different ways. Learn about different materials available and how to attach pearls and other gemstones for a unique look.
$60 members/$75 nonmembers
Material fee: $30.00 (payable to instructor)
Thursday, July 10
1:00 - 4:00PM, Children's Studio

BYZANTINE CUBE BRACELET
All levels, but good manual dexterity is needed. Age 15 to adults
with Lynda Dashiell-Ohotnicky
Make a sterling silver or sterling/gold fill bracelet. Learn to create byzantine chain and integrate other shapes for a truly unique bracelet that can be made over and over again on your own.
$60 members/$75 nonmembers
Material fee: $45.00 (payable to instructor)
Wednesday, September 24
5:00 - 8:00PM, Children's Studio

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY
Beginning to intermediate, age 12 to adults
with Heidi Lowe
Students will learn to create jewelry with Precious Metal Clay. PMC works like clay and is fired to create fine silver jewelry. Techniques such as stone setting, hollow construction and ring making will be demonstrated. Students should bring one packet of PMC + and any tools that make texture (ie-leaves, rubber stamps, mesh, lace, ext.)
$120 members/$135 nonmembers
Material fee: $ 25.00 (payable to instructor)
Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22
6:30 - 9:00PM, Children's Studio
SUPPLY LIST: At least one 45-gram packets of PMC+
SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES: An additional package of PMC+, PMC+ 18-gram jar of slip, PMC+ 9 gram syringe.
(These should be purchased before the start of the class. Students can order directly from Rio Grande 1-800-545-6566, PMC+, item #100-883; PMC+18-gram jar of slip, item #100-882; PMC+ 9 gram syringe, item #100-884)

HOLIDAY GIFTS
Beginning to intermediate, age 15 to adults
with Heidi Lowe
Students will be shown quick metalsmithing techniques in order to create personal Christmas gifts for the special people on their list. Students usually finish three to five pieces in the class. Silver and tools will be supplied.
$175 members/$190 nonmembers
Material fee: $100.00 (payable to instructor)
Wednesdays, November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10, 17
6:30 - 9:00PM, Children's Studio
 

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Painting

SPRING OUTDOOR
SKETCHING AND PAINTING
Intermediate-Advanced, adults
with Jim Camann
Sketching and painting in and around the Rehoboth Art League, the beach, marsh and in various nearby locations. Jim stresses strong design and creative use of color. Through demonstrations and individual guidance, he helps his students explore ways to achieve personal goals. During the class, you will work both indoors and outdoors. Jim's mornings will be spent in the studio followed by observing, taking notes, photographing, sketching and painting on location. The afternoon session will be a review of each artist’s morning’s work and continuing to build a strong painting with Jim's individual help.
$ 200 members/ $ 215 nonmembers
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, May 6, 7, 8, 9
9:30AM - 4:00PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: available upon request

Pulling Hard by Jim Camann

Painting continued from previous column...

Pastels

WORKING FROM THE STILL LIFE
USING PASTELS
Student should have good drawing skills, adults
with Nick Serratore
This class focuses on light, shadow, shapes and composition of the still life using pastels. Students will learn how to blend color directly on the paper and experiment with the different grades of pastels. Students will work from initial sketches to the finished painting.
$150 members/$165 nonmembers
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, March 4, 5, 6
10:00AM-4:00PM, Chambers Studio
OR
$60 members/$75 nonmembers
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, November 11, 12, 13
6:15-8:30PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: available upon request

CREATING LANDSCAPES WITH PASTELS
Student should have good drawing skills, adults
with Nick Serratore
This class focuses on using photos strictly as reference to create landscapes using pastels. Students will learn how to make strong landscape compositions by changing colors, and eliminating and adding elements to their painting. *Students must use their own photos.
$60 members/$75 nonmembers
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, May 28, 29, 30
6:15-8:30PM, Chambers Studio
OR
$150 members/$165 nonmembers
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, September 9, 10, 11
10:00AM-4:00PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: available upon request

WATER SCENES IN PASTEL
All levels, age 15 - adults
with Dolores Andrew
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced pastel artist, water scenes will eventually challenge you and demand to be captured. Since water is colorless, often moving and changeable, representing it in pastel, as in all other media, can be a daunting experience. Using field trips, as weather permits, to the quiet-to-active water around us, we shall discuss and investigate ways to depict this exciting element of nature.
Other aspects of composition will also be covered, such as foliage, skies, and the perspective of structures. Demo and critique will be offered daily. On-site locations will be used as weather permits, and gradually water in pastel will no longer be a mystery.
$90 members/$105 nonmembers
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 28, 29, 30
9:30AM-12:30PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: available upon request
 

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Pottery

Pottery by Bill van Gilder

LIDDED POTS:
THE TECHNIQUES OF FORM & FUNCTION
Intermediate to advanced levels (Student should be able to throw a 2 lb cylinder), adults
with Bill van Gilder
The lidded form plays a large part in pottery making and during this workshop, Bill will illustrate, describe and demo in detail, dozens of lid and cover designs and their making techniques.
Participants will choose to practice, hands-on, two lidded forms each day - forms introduced at the beginning of each morning and afternoon session.
Throughout each day, instruction will be provided in a one-on-one format, helping students to advance their sense of form, throwing skills and finishing techniques in a quick and insightful way.
Please Note: Pottery wheels are limited; students are encouraged to bring their own wheel to this workshop.
$235 members/$250 nonmembers
Material fee: $40 (payable to RAL), Please note this covers 100lb of clay to work with during the duration of the class. Firing is not included, but can be arranged for an additional cost.
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, August 27, 28, 29, 30
10:00AM - 4:00PM, Chambers Studio

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Printmaking

FINE ART ETCHING AND INTRODUCTION TO LINOLEUM CUT PRINTMAKING
All levels, age 16 to adults
with John C. Murray
The Rehoboth Art League is pleased to announce that once again John Murray will be offering his popular fine art printmaking class that explores drypoint and etching with ferric chloride. All chemistries are low or non-toxic as much as is possible with the available chemistry of the day. Experience the many centuries old techniques practiced by Masters of the past- Rembrandt, Durer, Goya. Together we will learn all the basics of printmaking: hand tools, inks, paper, the press, and chemicals. All the information you need to do the same fine art. You will draw images on a copper plate, ink the plate, run it through the printing press under tremendous pressure, and produce a fine-art, Dry Point or etched print. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create and carve an image on a linoleum block, ink the block and make a print from it. John has been doing printmaking for almost thirty years, and has studied the techniques to the deepest levels. His light, dry sense of humor will help all to have a positive experience for the time spent together. Former students are welcome to sign up for the class, but use the time to continue developing their printmaking expertise and skill levels.
$125 members/ $140 nonmembers
Material fee: $25 (payable to instructor)
Thursdays, February 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27
6:00 - 8:00PM, Children's Studio
OR
Wednesdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14
6:00 - 8:00PM, Chambers Studio
OR
Thursdays, September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23
6:00 - 8:00PM, Children's Studio


FROM PRINTS TO COLLAGE
All levels, age 15 to adults
with Carrie Ida Edinger
In this hands on printmaking workshop, you will create prints without the use of chemicals by using non-toxic water-based inks. Printmaking techniques to be covered include screen printing, collagraphs, and block printing. Using the prints that you create we will explore different mediums, textures, manipulation of materials, adhesives, and layout to create contemporary collage pieces. The processes that are learned in this class can be used in the home studio to continue to create or add techniques to your own art.
$115 members/ $130 nonmembers
Material fee: $25 (payable to instructor)
Friday, Saturday, June 20, 21
10:00AM - 3:00PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: available upon request

MONOTYPE AND MONOPRINT
All levels, age 16 to adults
with John C. Murray
If you are a painter, you will truly love this workshop! If you have never painted or done printmaking, you will experience the pure joy of discovering creative potentials you never knew you had! These techniques are among the most "painterly" of the offerings of printmaking. Water based inks are painted on a plate, then it is pressed against printmaking paper to reveal a printed image. Subsequent transparent or opaque colors may be added to the image, and also blended for a more creative result. We will work together in this workshop to ensure everyone understands the process, technique, and methods employed. Each participant will print their own images after a brief instruction and demonstration. Only non-toxic chemistries are used in this class. Bring a bag lunch.
$115 members/ $130 nonmembers
Material fee: $20 (payable to instructor)
Monday, Tuesday, August 25, 26
10:00AM - 4:00PM, Children's Studio
 

Watercolor

INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR
An 8-week course exploring the realm of watercolor painting.
Intermediate, adult
with Elizabeth Collard
You must have completed a basic watercolor course prior to taking this class.
You will be challenged to strengthen your basic skills and will be focusing on composition and watercolor techniques. Painting water, glass, textures, fabric and other subjects will be explored. Bring your watercolor supplies to the first class, in addition, you will need a 9x12 inch or larger sketch book, and 4 sheets of Arches 22"x 30" 140lb. cold-press, watercolor paper. The paper, and other supplies can be purchased in the first class.
$140 members/$155 nonmembers
Monday Evenings - January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10
6:30 - 9:00 PM, Chambers Studio
OR
Monday Evenings - March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19
6:30 - 9:00 PM, Chambers Studio
OR
Thursday Evenings - April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22
6:30 - 9:00 PM, Chambers Studio
OR
Monday Evenings - September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3
6:30 - 9:00 PM, Chambers Studio
Supply List or Package: available upon request

BEGINNER'S WATERCOLOR BASICS
Beginners, age 16-adult
with Elizabeth Collard
Absolutely no prior painting or drawing experience or skills are required. Using an effective and logical approach, Elizabeth Collard makes learning and developing painting skills enjoyable and within each student's reach.
You will learn watercolor painting techniques: washes, wet into wet, glazing and dry brush; the various properties of watercolor paints, papers, brushes and special tools, and how to use them effectively; color theory: the ways of mixing of your paints to obtain luminous color; the importance of color temperature; value: the
importance of contrast and how to paint colorful shadows; special effects techniques using spattering, resists, alcohol and salts, etc.; basic composition and design skills; and helpful tips on drawing. Weekly assignments will help you put into practice your newly acquired knowledge.
$140 members/$155 nonmembers
Material fee: $85 for supply package, (payable to instructor at first class)
Thursday Evenings - January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13
6:30 - 9:00 PM, Chambers Studio
OR
Mondays - March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19
10:00AM - 12:30 PM, Chambers Studio
OR
Wednesday Evenings - September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5
6:30 - 9:00 PM, Chambers Studio

IMPROVING LANDSCAPES & SEASCAPES
Intermediate to advanced levels, adults
with Gwen Bragg
This workshop will concentrate on painting at sites in and around Rehoboth Beach, weather permitting. Special emphasis will be on developing good composition and redefining watercolor techniques. Time will be slated for demonstrations and individual painting critiques. If weather keeps the class inside, time will be spent on developing landscapes/waterscapes paintings from photographs. You are invited to bring your own photos to supplement those of the instructors.
$105 member/$120 nonmembers
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 27, 28, 29
Thursday 12:00 - 4:00PM
Friday 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday 10:30AM - 3:30PM
Chambers Studio
OR
$105 member/$120 nonmembers
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, October 2, 3, 4
Thursday 12:00 - 4:00PM
Friday 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday 10:30AM - 3:30PM
Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: Student's current watercolor supplies.

WATERCOLOR PLUS:
WATERCOLOR AND COLLAGE
Intermediate to advanced, 16-adults
with Anne Klinefelter
In this class, students will experiment with two forms of art watercolor and collage. Students will select a subject and explore different means of expression - always stressing composition, shapes, edges, and color. It is a great way to "loosen up." Bring several watercolors that you are not happy with, and we'll work on those.
$160 members/$175 nonmembers
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 13, 14, 15
10:00AM - 4:00PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: available upon request

 

Sweet Sweet Breath by Lynne Yancha

WATERCOLOR - THE DANCE BETWEEEN
PERFECTION AND SURRENDER
Intermediate-advanced, age 15 to adults
with Lynne Yancha
Based on her 40 years of experience, Lynne's goal is not only to share her knowledge of watercolor painting but to encourage you to trust your instincts as you paint. She will address power through design, paint application, the importance of light, mystery and mistakes, using white acrylic to enhance details, how to make skin tones glow, and how to combine the elements of abstraction and realism in your watercolor paintings. Lynne will work one-on-one with each student addressing their individual needs and present numerous demonstrations based on the students' requests.
$250 members/ $265 nonmembers
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
9:00AM - 4:00PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: available upon request

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR
Beginning, age 15 to adults
with Dolores Andrew
If you have ever wanted to learn the basics of watercolor, this is your opportunity. The many techniques possible in watercolor will give you a chance to develop your own individual approach, while we explore color, shape, light and shade, and value. Along with these principles, discussions will cover other problems in the "color" and the "water" in watercolor. Lecture, demo, and handouts will add to your supply of information to handle this delightful medium.
$130 members/ $145 nonmembers
Tuesday, Wednesday, July 1, 2
9:30AM - Noon, 1PM - 3:30 PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: available upon request

THE FIGURE IN WATERCOLOR
Beginning-Advanced, adults
with Bruce Garrity
Working from both the nude and clothed model, students will explore contour and gesture in working from life. Basic ideas about watercolor painting and color theory will then be examined through a series of exercises. The figure will be explored in terms of light color and modeling as well as establishing the figure in an environment. Figure drawing experience is helpful but not a necessity.
$165 members/$180 nonmembers
Model fee: $70 (payable to RAL)
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 17, 18, 19
9:30AM - 3:00PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: available upon request

MINIATURE WATERCOLORS
All levels, adults
with Cynthia Swanson
Painting in a small format is fun and fast. The class will learn about composition, values, transparent colors, color temperature and simplicity painting to create a successful miniature. The class will be painting still life, florals and landscapes. We will be using real objects as well as pictorial references. For fun, we will enlarge small objects, such as marbles, and reduce large objects.
$ 105 members/ $ 120 nonmembers
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, July 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
1PM - 3:30 PM, Chambers Studio
SUPPLY LIST: Arches block cold press, 12x16 (don't
purchase a small block). Watercolor paints, small
brushes, water container, distilled water, pencil, eraser,
photos, magazine clippings, etc. Artist tape and salt.

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR
Beginning, adults
with Betty DeBoer
This class is designed to encourage students to develop their own style of painting using basic fundamentals of watercolor. It will include information on materials and equipment, mixing of colors, and demonstrations of various watercolor
techniques.
$150 members/$ 165 nonmembers
Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2
9:30AM - 4:30PM, Chambers Studio
Or
Friday & Saturday, October 17 & 18
9:30AM - 4:30PM, Chambers Studio
Supply List: available upon request

WATERCOLOR WITH PEN & INK
All levels, 16 to adults
with Carol Zika
Two time-honored mediums, together! In a workshop format, explore basic watercolor painting techniques, as well as pen and ink skills, that, in combination, create rich, detailed textural effects or quick colorful sketches. Perfect for use in a sketchbook journal. Experienced and popular teacher, Carol Zika, creates a fun, congenial and supportive learning atmosphere. Pens and brushes ready? Beginning and experienced painters are both welcome. Class times give you plenty of time to hit the beach. Bring outdoor painting gear - bug spray, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, seat or blanket, jug for water.
$ 160 members/ $ 175 nonmembers
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, September 4, 5, 6
9:30AM - 4:00PM, Chambers Studio
Material fee: $10 (payable to instructor).
Supply list: available upon request or for an additional cost students may purchase a basic kit from instructor with advance order (approximately $45). Please bring a bagged lunch.
 

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