Guidelines for Classes and Workshops
Registration is open to PSAA members and the public. Members receive a discount on all classes and workshops. For workshops where tuition is $100 or more, a deposit of $50 must accompany the registration. Full payment is due two weeks prior to the workshop. Generally the deposit is non-refundable unless there is a wating list, or the class is cancelled. Advanced registration is encouraged. See the Forms page on this website for registration guidelines and registration forms for the workshops and classes listed below. All Classes and Workshops are held at PSAA.
Classes and Workshops
Fees for the following classes are $50 for members, $75 for non-members, unless otherwise noted.
Lee Fricke
Pen & Ink & Watercolor:
Monday, Jan. 10, 9:30-3:30:
Members $25/$50 non members
Learn to incorporate this technique in your watercolor paintings for a unique effect.
Beginner Watercolor: Tuesdays,
May 1-June 5 (6 weeks) 9:30-12:30. Members $75/$100 non members
This class is for those who are absolutely new to watercolor. The first class will cover materials and basic washes. The course will include all the skills you need to paint with confidence: brush strokes, masking, color mixing, etc.
Beginner Drawing: Thursdays, Sept 6-27 (4 weeks) 9:30-12:30.
Members $50/$75non members
Can’t draw a straight line! No experience necessary for this fun class. Students will learn the fundamentals of drawing such as line, light and shadow, shading, contour drawing and simple perspective. You will learn to draw what you see and be ready to join a more experienced class with confidence.
Tom Rutledge
Drawing Demonstration, Monday, January 2 at 7:30 PM Free
Drawing Classes: 4 weeks
9:30-12:30 Members$50/$75 nonmembers
Jan. 6-27, June 8-29, & Nov. 2-30
Watercolor Classes: 4 weeks
9:30-12:30 $50 Members/75 non members
March 9-30, October 5-26
GouacheWorkshop: 2 days
9:30-12:30 $50 Members/75 non members
April 19 & 20
Tom is a local artist who has worked as an illustrator and has done many architectural drawings for national and international companies as well as illustrations for magazines, books and advertisements. His work has won numerous awards and recognition. As member of many art organizations, he paints, teaches, critiques, lectures, and judges exhibitions.
Although Tom’s work is realistic, he challenges his students to draw and paint in their own creative ways, while attempting to master the basics.
Winter-Spring Classes 2012
Pat Morgan: Watercolor
Design in Watercolor Demo: Oct. 1, 7:30 Free
Classes: Fees $50 members/$75 non members
Watercolor, Tuesdays, Jan 17& 24, 9:30-3:30
Flower Painting in Watercolor, May 24 & 25, 9:30-3:30
Watercolor Tuesdays, August 14 & 21, 9:30-3:30
Following a demo by Pat, students will complete a value study, drawing and painting using their reference photos and/or fresh flowers. Individual instruction is given throughout the day. Some watercolor experience is suggested. Pat paints with a light, lively, sensitive, loose style.
Visit her website at www.PatMorganArt.com
Lisa Budd: Watercolor
Members $50/$75 non members
9:30-12:30 Beginner to experienced
Feb. 7-28: Exploring Watercolor on Yupo Paper: Learn to mix watermedia on synthetic paper. Create interesting textures with multiple combination. Take advantage of the lifting capabilities of the slick surface of Yupo. Sheets of the paper will be available for purchase.
Sept. 4-25: Achieving clean, clear colors. Learn how to mix your colors directly on the paper and mix all colors from the three primaries, avoiding ‘muddy’ color. Unify your paintings by working with a limited palette. Work with photos and learn to do quick sketches to develop composition.
Visit her website at www.lisabudd.com
Louisa Lavelle: Oil Painting for Beginners
Fridays, February 3-24 (4 classes) Fee $ 25 (some supplies will be included.) 9:30-12:30.
Find out if you want to explore oil painting in this basic oil class, then move on to join a more experienced class.
Ellen Gavin: Oil Painting
Oil Demonstration, April 2, 7:30 Free
Painting in Oils Simply & Effectively.
9:30-3:30 $50 Members/75 non members
Thursdays: April 5 & 12, Aug. 9 & 16 & Oct. 11 & 18
This a fast paced class for all level oil painters. Nurture your personal style through the mastery of fundamentals. Learn to work from photos “without copying”–bring your own or work from mine. She encourages painting “A la Prima” (beginning and finishing paintings within a few hours) doing one or two each day. Emphasis on mixing clean color, form, composition, and eliminating mental demons! Discover painting methods that are simple and effective. There will be a demo each day. This class is for all levels of painters. If you think oils are intimidating or you are tired of ‘mud’, this class is for you.
Visit her website at www.greenboots.com
Linda Coulter: Pastel Classes
Linda teaches a weekly pastel class on Saturdays from 10 to 1.
$ 20 members/$22 non members.
Workshops in Pastel are scheduled for February. 9 & 16, May 10 & 17, & November. 8 & 15. from 9:30-3:30.
Fees are $50 members/$75 non members.
Learn the basics of pastel and explore different techniques, as well as use of color, value and subject matter. Explore wet medium as an underwash. Linda is an award winning artist providing individual instruction for every student. All levels are welcome.
Visit her website at www.lindacoulter.net
Lee Wagner: Pastel
Pan Pastel Demonstration, February 6, 7:30 pm Free
Lee Wagner is an award winning artist whose paintings appear in public and private collections worldwide. He paints in soft and oil pastels, acrylics and water colors.He resides in Barnegat Light and his work can be viewed in various books, magazines, LBI vacation guides and in local galleries on the Island.
Nancy Barch: Collage
Collage Demonstration: Monday, March 5 at 7:30 PM Free
Mixed Media Collage Workshop:
9:30-3:30 March 6 &- 7
Members $60/$90 non members
The city and its inhabitants continue to interest Nancy and she tries to convey the pace of the city in her work. Good design is paramount in creating impact as opposed to color. As a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, and the Philadelphia Water Color Society, the work of Delaware County Artist, Nancy Barch, has traversed the United States. She has garnered a number of coveted awards for her work in a variety of media. Watercolor Magazine Summer 2009 had a feature article on Nancy's experimental watercolors. She teaches painting workshops throughout the United States and Europe.Visit her website at www.nancybarch.com to see more of her works.
Mary Walker Baptiste & Lou Baptiste: Children's Classes
Spring After School Sessions: Tuesdays, March 13 to April 3, (4 weeks)
4-6 pm
Summer Art Sessions: Tuesdays, July 10 to 31 (4 weeks) 10 to 12
Fall After School Sessions: Tuesdays, October 2 to 23 (4 weeks)
4-6 pm
Fee for all sessions is $50 plus $5 materials fee.
Mary Walker Baptiste is certified to teach K-12.
The Children’s Classes at Pineshores are designed to develop each child’s artistic life as well as to enhance each child’s innate and learned talents. Students from age 6–12 are invited to join the classes, held three seasons of the year.
While each class introduces the students to art history, through discussion and exposure to the Masters, instruction of art fundamentals will include use of professional artist’s tools.
The students will experience drawing, using charcoal or pencil, and painting, using acrylics, watercolors, oils or collage during the four week sessions.
