Art classes and workshops at the Duxbury Art Association are a great way to add a spark of creativity to your day. Sharpen your skills, learn a new craft or hobby, expand your creativity comfort zone, meet new friends and mentors. We offer classes for adults of all ages and levels. Our classes run from 6 to 8 weeks; workshops may meet just once, either will add color and fun to your life. Art, we need it now more than ever.
Fall 2010
MONDAY
Foundation Drawing
DAA Instructor
Mondays: 9:00am - 12:00pm (8 weeks)
This class will help you develop the basic drawing skills needed in creating solid artwork. Working from still life, we will explore line, structure, form and perspective. Shading, value and working with a light source will also be covered. This class will be flexible, with plenty of individual attention. Materials list provided.
September 20 – November 15
No class on October 11
Members.................................$150
Non-members..........................$190
TUESDAY
Photoshop for Total Beginners
Jessica Horton, Instructor
Do you want to take your digital photography to the next level? Learn how to color-correct, manipulate and create web-ready photographs with Photoshop CS5. In this beginner level class, you learn the basics of a program that is used by professional photographers everywhere. Learn to scan and repair old photographs, or enhance photos straight from your digital camera! Learn all the basics needed to improve your photography skills in this fun new class!
Tuesdays: 10:00am - 11:30am, (4 weeks) October 5- October 26 OR
Tuesdays: 7:00pm – 8:30pm, (4 weeks) October 5- October 26
Thursdays: 10:00am - 11:30am, (4 weeks) October 7 – October 28 OR
Thursdays: 7:00pm – 8:30pm, (4 weeks) October 7 – October 28
Members.........................................$70
Non-members...............................$120
WEDNESDAY
Beginning Oil Painting
Dianne Panarelli Miller, Instructor
Wednesdays: 9:45am – 12:45pm (8 weeks)
This class will study still life in the “alla prima” (all-in-one sitting) approach. Students will paint simple set ups in a controlled setting using a full color palette. If the weather cooperates, we’ll venture outdoors to capture Duxbury’s beautiful local scenery. Through exercises and demonstrations, Dianne will go over the academics and talk about color, composition and technique. Both beginners and advanced artists will benefit from this class.
September 22 – November 10
Members....................................$200
Non-members............................$240
Dianne Panarelli Miller
Dianne Panarelli Miller is a “BostonSchool” trained artist. She graduated from VesperGeorgeCollege of art in 1982. She additionally studied with Robert Cormier and Lee Smith before beginning an intense 5 year full time academic training at the R. H. Ives Gammell Atelier founded by Robert Douglas Hunter and Robert Cormier.Dianne is a signature member of the “New England Plein Air Painters” as well as a “Copley Master” at the Copley Society in Boston and a member of the Oil Painters of America and the Portrait Society of America.Her work hangs in private collections in the U.S. and Europe.
Pastel Painting for Beginners
John Nutter, Instructor
Wednesdays: 9:30am – 12:30pm (8 weeks)
This course introduces new and continuing students to the fundamentals of pastel painting. Form and structure will be emphasized in developing basic drawing skills. Attention will be given to the illusion of distance and perspective through the use of color and value. Individual instructions will be given in each class. Students will be encouraged to experiment in some mixed media paintings. Paintings will be created from a still life, photographs or the outdoors as long as the weather cooperates. Each class will have demonstrations and there will be a group critique at the end of each session. Register early! Materials list provided.
September 22 – November 10
Members.......................................$175
Non-members................................$220
Watercolor for Beginners & Intermediates
Michael Domina, Instructor
Wednesdays 1:00pm - 3:30pm (8 classes) OR
Wednesdays 6:30pm – 9:00pm (8 weeks)
Learn to capture impressionistic subjects using elements of design, value, color and experimental techniques. During the first four sessions, Michael will cover the basic techniques by demonstrating and lecturing using a step-by-step approach to completing a watercolor. After the basic “tools” are covered, students will be encouraged to work on their own designs using drawings, photos or imagination. Michael will offer individual instruction throughout each class. For beginner to intermediate students. Materials list provided. There may be the opportunity for a class extension for continuing students with adequate enrollment.
September 29 – November 17, NOTE START DATE
Members.......................................$150
Non-members...............................$190
Foundation Drawing, Evenings
DAA Instructor
Wednesdays 6:30pm – 9:00pm (8 weeks)
This class will help you develop the basic drawing skills needed in creating solid artwork. Working from still life and from clothed models, we will explore line, structure, form and perspective. Shading, value and working with a light source will also be covered. This class will be flexible, with plenty of individual attention. Materials list provided.
September 22 – November 10
Members..................................$150
Non-members..........................$190
THURSDAY
Photoshop for Total Beginners
Jessica Horton, Instructor
Do you want to take your digital photography to the next level? Learn how to color-correct, manipulate and create web-ready photographs with Photoshop CS5. In this beginner level class, you learn the basics of a program that is used by professional photographers everywhere. Learn to scan and repair old photographs, or enhance photos straight from your digital camera! Learn all the basics needed to improve your photography skills in this fun new class!
Tuesdays: 10:00am - 11:30am, (4 weeks) October 5- October 26 OR
Tuesdays: 7:00pm – 8:30pm, (4 weeks) October 5- October 26
Thursdays: 10:00am - 11:30am, (4 weeks) October 7 – October 28 OR
Thursdays: 7:00pm – 8:30pm, (4 weeks) October 7 – October 28
Members.........................................$70
Non-members...............................$120
Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel
Don Whitney, Instructor
Thursdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm (8 weeks)
This is the perfect class to introduce the curious and/or aspiring potters to the challenges and joys of the electric pottery wheel. Class is intended for those new to clay or those who have been away from clay for a long period of time but are interested in making pots. Classroom focus will be on learning correct technique and understanding the full process of creating pottery. All students will complete the course with finished, functional pieces.
September 23 – November 11
Members..................................$200
Non-members…......................$250
FRIDAY
Watercolor Painting
Katherine Smit, Instructor
Fridays: 9:00am - 12:00pm (8 weeks) This popular watercolor class with well-known Duxbury artist, Katherine Smit, is suitable for the seasoned beginner as well as the advanced student. There will be plenty of encouragement given in a relaxed atmosphere. Each class includes demonstrations and critiques. Outdoor sessions will be included as often as possible, weather permitting. Indoor sessions will focus on painting from still life and photographs, emphasizing techniques. Register early as this class often sells out. Materials list provided.
September 24 - November 12
Members.................................$200
Non-members.........................$240
Oil Painting
Jim LoPiccolo, Instructor
Fridays: 9:00am - 12:00pm (8 weeks)
The ideal class for advanced beginner and intermediate oil painting student. Working in oils, students will learn techniques, application of materials, and how a painting is developed. This class will help push you to the next level. Jim is a renowned award winning artist who most recently won best in show at the DAA’s 2007 Winter Juried Show hosted at the Art Complex Museum. Materials list provided.
September 24 - November 12
Members.................................$180
Non-members.........................$220