7/17/23 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kuehn, Noriko
Learn the simple and serene world of painting Sumi-e (painting with ink). This class is for anyone and covers the basic skills of Japanese brush painting for beginners, as well as more advanced techniques for experienced learners. The class focuses on Sumi-e to paint images, such as Bamboo, flowers, fish and Japanese landscape from beautiful photos. Learn the historical and cultural background of Sumi-e. The lecture will be minimal with focus on plenty of hands-on studio time. Learn how to balance Yin and Yang, using the contrast of ink to create the desired results.
A $20 materials fee is paid directly to the instructor to cover cost of sumi ink and use of Japanese brushes for session. Instructor will provide a variety of Japanese papers to try in the first class.
Levels: All Levels
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $150.00
Non-Member: $180.00
6/5/23 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Joyce, Shawn Dell
Learn the same way the Old Masters learned, and how they taught their apprentices. Students will start with basic composition skills by working from direct observation. Draw your subject, then paint it. Learn traditional skills like sight-size drawing, color mixing and color theory, color temperatures and values, and study how light falls on objects and people. This class is progressive, starting with basics like shape and form, then brush skills and exercises to learn the purpose of different brushes, and working from limited palette, and grisaille (painting in shades of gray). Practice tonality by painting shapes and blocks then translating that to complex shapes like seashells and still life. Work from Caravaggio’s values and chiaroscuro painting, Rembrandt’s edges and forms, Sorolla’s color temperature, and DaVinci’s proportions. Perfect class for a motivated beginner who wants to learn the skills to paint and develop their own style. Students will be working on easels in this class.
Ages 17 and up.
Levels: Beginner
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $185.00
Non-Member: $215.00
7/18/23 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sutherland, Robert
"Spinning" will release Art from your subconscious, create discipline in pallet, and challenge your skills of imagination. A very relaxed class, you may even use this class as a open studio for your own work. Ages 17 and up.
Levels: Intermediate
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $185.00
Non-Member: $215.00
9/12/23 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Haider, Luby
Color expresses emotion and shapes convey movement or rest. While studying abstract expressionism, students choose to make a painting within the limit of using only two shapes and three colors. What is the difference between positive and negative space and how to use it in composing a painting. Learn to use color and shape as a tool to create and express moods. How to direct the eye of the viewer through focal points and movement. This class serves as a mental exercise to understand how art questions perception through a new way of looking at things.
Levels: All Levels
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $185.00
Non-Member: $215.00
6/6/23 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sutherland, Robert
"Spinning" will release Art from your subconscious, create discipline in pallet, and challenge your skills of imagination. A very relaxed class, you may even use this class as a open studio for your own work. Ages 17 and up.
Levels: Intermediate
Location: Cottage Campus - 1141 Broadway (Alt 19), Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $155.00
Non-Member: $180.00
9/13/23 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Baker, Karen
Bring your passion for landscape painting to new heights in this guided, open studio, all media class. Using your own reference materials, learn how to identify and convey the essence of your landscape subjects. Respond to your subjects by interpreting vs. copying. Develop more intuitive, spontaneous ways of seeing. Paint with greater emotion and purpose. Additional topics include composition and design, color exploration, qualities of light and shadow, value contrasts, edge control, aerial perspective, and how to successfully depict the elements of sky and water. Students should be familiar with their chosen medium.
Levels: Intermediate,Advanced
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $185.00
Non-Member: $215.00
11/1/23 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Parker, Bill
The key to a beautiful rendition is a strong accurate drawing. Using the science of observation, quick measurement and loose line to build the foundation needed to have a successful painting. Composition, Color, Value, Texture, Balance, Foreground, Midground, Background are all topics of discussion. Add intrigue and interest to your painting by using the broken line. Work up your own ideas using photo reference, work at your own pace and move toward finished paintings. Ages 17 and up.
Levels: Intermediate,Advanced
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $185.00
Non-Member: $215.00
7/20/23 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Nece, Melissa Miller
Improve your skills in technique, composition and concept. Individualized instruction to develop your own style of painting in acrylics or oils. (Colored pencil and other media accepted with instructor's permission). Choose personal subject matter, explore composition and color theory, solve painting problems. Drawing experience recommended. Ages 17 and up.
Levels: All Levels
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $185.00
Non-Member: $215.00
6/9/23 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nece, Melissa Miller
Improve your skills in technique, composition and concept. Individualized instruction to develop your own style of painting in acrylics or oils. (Colored pencil and other media accepted with instructor's permission). Choose personal subject matter, explore composition and color theory, solve painting problems. Drawing experience recommended. Ages 17 and up.
Levels: All Levels
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $185.00
Non-Member: $215.00
6/9/23 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Touliatos, Markissia
In this class you decide what you would love to paint, either portraits, animals, landscapes, or a still life in the medium of your choice, oil, pastels, or acrylics. Bring your own photos or if you choose, actual objects for a still life set up. You will learn the fundamental principles of composition, drawing, tonal values and color to help you create a successful and beautiful painting.
Levels: Beginner,Intermediate,Advanced
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center - 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin FL
Member Tuition: $185.00
Non-Member: $215.00