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2012 - 2013 Art Classes & Workshops
Figure Drawing with Laurie Brussels
April 12 - May 17 (no class May 10)
$200.00 plus $50.00 model fee
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
The figure has been
revered as a symbol for perfection since the time of the
Ancient Greeks who modeled their gods in the image of Man.
Better understanding of the proportions, movements and
nuances of the human form has always been important in
Western Civilization, that is why artists have chosen to
make it the central focus of many of their works through the
years.
Go
here for the flyer and more information on this class.
Supply list:18 x 24 newsprint pad, vine charcoal, 18 x 24
all purpose paper (for charcoal or pencil) HB or #2 pencil
(bring other leads if you have them) Kneaded eraser (bring 2
if you have them, one for each charcoal and pencil)
To register for this class download
and complete the registration
form
here
then call 575-1445 to register.
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Experimental Water Color, with Kay Womack
Five week class $200.00
March 14 - April 18,
five - week session
Thursdays 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Studio B
To register for this class download
and complete the registration
form
here
and call Toscana at 520-575-1445.
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Art Hysteria (History) with
Diane Loving
February 25, March 11, 25, April 8, 22 and May 6 -
Six Sessions - $40.00 a session
Enjoy taking a whirlwind tour of the history of art. Explore
many seminal artworks and discover how these have influenced
your own creations. Uncover the Masters' secrets that will
lead you to create more reflective art, as well as to
impress (or annoy) others with your erudite insights.
Diane Loving is an award winning educator with a B.A. in Art
History and a Master's in Teaching. She has taught art
history at colleges in Washington and Arizona for so long
that she should be carbon-dated.
Syllabus for Art Hysteria Class
575-1445 call to reserve as this will fill FAST!
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Beginning Acrylics, with Laurie Brussels
March 5 - April 16, 2013, 6 week sessions -
$200.00
This 6 week class is an introduction to working in
Acrylic paints. Laurie will explain about a variety of
materials associated with Acrylic painting such as the
actual prints used, brushes, painting surfaces and various
Acrylic Mediums. She will also give lessons in color
theory, how to mix the paints, and different painting
techniques. Students will work on their own projects
at their own pace. Laurie will work with each student
individually. There will be occasional class critiques
and several demonstrations throughout the 6 classes.
To register for this class download
and complete the registration
form
here and call Toscana at
520-575-1445.
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Beginning Mosaics Class with Aureleo Rosano
March 23, 24, 2013
9:00 am - 3:00 pm $300.00
Two days in the studio with Aureleo Rosano (look at his work
at Toscana, on facebook and at www.rosano.org). Five percent
lecture, ninety-five percent hands-on. Instructions in
basic, modern mosaic supplies and techniques.
Familiarization and practice with Italian glass tiles,
stained glass, glues, mastics, grouts, etc. At the end the
end of two days, the student will have a small, completed
mosaic, ready for disposal or ready for framing and eternal
enjoyment.
To register for this class download
and complete the registration
form
here and call Toscana at
520-575-1445.
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Three Day Plein Air Intensive
with Palette
Knife Painter Roger Alderman
March 21, 22, and 23, 2013
9:00 am - 3:00 pm $325.00
Learn to paint in a loose, bright and bold style with a
palette knife in this 3 day plein air intensive workshop.
Learn the fundamentals of plein air painting while creating
and oil painting that is expresses your inner passion and
joy de verve. The emphasis will be on creating and
expressive, well composed painting, rich with color and
bravura paint application.
This course is designed for any skill level from beginner to
advanced. Painting on location in the morning we will learn
how to simplify and create a compelling composition. Learn
how to capture light effects with a simplified outdoor
palette by understanding the basics of color mixing, value
and temperature control. In the afternoon, we will return to
the studio to refine our plein air paintings or develop a
larger painting.
Paint application is important in this workshop and you will
learn how to use a palette knife in developing your style.
Each day will begin with a painting demonstration. Expect to
create one or two paintings a day with lots of personal
instruction at the easel. Come prepared to have fun and
discover the joy of making art.
To register for this class download
and complete the registration
form
here and call Toscana at
520-575-1445.
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Mosaic Workshop with Karen Palmer
March 30
9:00 am to noon, $40.00 to reserve your space.
Make your own mosaic using
Karen's hand-painted, Kiln-fired mosaic tile pieces.
Create a welcome or address, sigh, a heart or a cross.
Pricing depends on the size of the piece you make. For
example 99" x 12" mosaic $120.00, 6" x 12" mosaic $95.00 a
heart is $35.00.
Go
here for more information.
To register for this class download
and complete the registration
form
here
then call 575-1445 to register.
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Painting the Landscape, with David Schwindt
April 6, 7 and 8
9:00 am - 4:00 pm, $330.00
The key to creative vision lies in the way we draw.
Anyone can draw with practice. We will focus on how this
influences the way we paint. David will review those basic
principles that some of us forget, even as advanced
painters. He will demonstrate how contour drawing can
simplify the way we see the landscape, and discuss how other
perceptual skills can be used to develop your individual
creative styles.
Be prepared to sketch and paint. Any paint medium is
acceptable. We will paint indoors and outdoors. Learn about
color mixing and blocking in. Excellent class!
To register for this class download
and complete the registration
form
here and call Toscana at
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Fast and Joyous, with Merry
Artoones, M.F.A., Maryland Institute of Art
April 20, 21 2013, 2 Day
Horse Sculpting Class with a live model
9:00 am - 3:00 pm, $330.00 model and clay fee
Let me introduce you to the
fun and exhilaration of working directly from model, a
horse, to produce a four legged standing animal that can
be popped into the kiln. We’ll use an amazingly strong,
resilient, and versatile cone 10 Paperclay. I’ll show
you the technical tricks of various internal and
external methods of support that help to create a
successful clay sculpture that will survive the kiln.
Along the way we’ll discuss the difference between
physical reality and psychological reality as it relates
to your sculpture. We’ll talk about planes and shadows
and symmetry and ways to make a sculpture sing or at
least cry “Uncle!” Beginner to Advanced…there’s
something to learn and share for all. And if the going
gets tough, I promise to sing… (that will truly make you
laugh or more likely beg me to stop!)
There is a clay fee; I will be bringing my favorite
IMCO Paperclay,
flyer for this class.
To register for this class download
and complete the registration
form
here and call Toscana at
520-575-1445.
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Adult Weekly Art Classes
Abstract Painting Studio, with Lisa Mishler
Wednesdays, starting January 16, five weeks - $185.0010:00 am - 12:30 pm, Studio B
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Anatomy for Artists,
with Harry Greene
Tuesday, January 22 - February 26, 13, six weeks - $225.00 plus a model fee
For more information click
here.
To register for this class download the registration
form
here.
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Adult On-Going Art Classes
Time Travel Life Studies
Every Friday $20.00 a session
Time Travel Life Studies Every Friday, a live model costumed and reminiscent of a time period in history, recent or distant past, will pose for a 3 hour session, from 1:30-4:30. This is a non instructional session and is designated to be a long pose, any medium is fine.
Please send an e-mail to linda@toscanastudioandgallery.com
if you are interested in being on the Life Studies
List. Each week, we send out a notice email to those
who are on the Life Studies list, to let you know
the model particulars, male, female, costumed or
themed. You must RSVP by the Thursday night before
to participate as it is first come, first serve.
When the weather is nice we often do a model
outdoors in the desert garden. We love suggestions
of time periods or characters. Send suggestions and
or indicate interest to Linda linda@toscanastudioandgallery.com.
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Oil Painting with Linda Ahearn
Thursdays ,
six weeks and on going
(you can join any time)
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$200.00
For more information click
here.
To register for this class download the registration form
here.
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Friday Sculpt with Linda Ahearn
Friday's,
six weeks and on going
(you can join any time) - $200
Meets every Friday from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
For more information click
here.
To register for this class download the registration
form
here.
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Toscana Studio Life Studies for
Sculptors with Linda Ahearn
Two Mondays a month
- $25.00 a session
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you are a sculptor and would like
to work from a live model, this non-instructional life
studies session is for you. For more information click
here.
To register for this class
email Linda.
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Creating Acrylic Ink Abstracts on Yupo
Paper, with Susan Oyler
For information on this class go
here.
To register for this class download the registration
form
here.
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