Take This Paint And Shove It! Learn Painting 3 Sessions - All For $90 September 14, 21, 28 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Take This Paint and Shove it Intro to Painting Materials List:
The class will provide guidance in how to paint. While oils will be used in most demonstrations, acrylics can also be used. We will address the difference of using Oils and acrylics. The lessons are applicable to both. Feel free to select whichever medium you are comfortable with or would like to try.
If you currently have paints (oil or acrylic) you can bring them. If you’re new to painting, then get the materials list for the medium you with to use.
**A note about paint quality:
You can start with student grade paints to begin, but some paints are better than others. The cheaper the paint, the less pigment is in it. This means it will take more paint to reach the same result as paint that costs a little more but will give you a more satisfactory result.
Paint at local discount stores is usually not the best quality (off brand names) Each material list will provide recommendations. If you have already purchased paints, then bring those. If you have questions, we can address them in the first class.
Acrylic
Paints: In this class we will need at least these colors: White, Black, Red, Yellow, Blue. For acrylic paints, a good affordable paint is Liquitex Basics. You can get a set or purchase individual tubes. They have Primary red, Primary Blue, and Primary Yellow. Other brands: Windsor and Newton (Galleria or artist grade) Golden: Golden is a high-quality paint, and costs more. Note on Store Brands form Hobby Lobby or Michaels; Artist loft and Masterpiece usually come in student and artist grades. It’s best to get the artist or better grades. Colors can vary slightly by manufacturer. The list below shows cadmium colors, and some alternatives. You only need one each of these primary colors (red, yellow, blue) plus one white and black. Titanium White - It’s best if you have a large tube of white. Black: Mars black, Ivory Black, Cold Black Red: Cadmium Red Light, Pyrrole red, Naphthol red Yellow: Cadmium Yellow light, Hansa Yellow Light, Lemon Yellow Blue: Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue Brushes: To start out you should have long (preferred) or short handled, bristle (coarse) or synthetic (softer, nylon) brushes labeled for oil or acrylic painting. Flat or Bright: size 4,8,12 You can pick up Inexpensive brush sets, with a variety of brushes at Hobby Lobby and Michaels. Make sure it has at least the sizes listed above. Look for brushes specifically for Acrylic and Oil Palette Knife: A palette knife with a crooked neck and a smallish triangular blade with a pointed or slightly rounded tip (about a size 2 or 4) Metal preferred, but plastic is okay if that’s what you have. Palette: You can purchase a palette pad, plastic palette, ceramic plate, etc. If you do not have palette we can provide one for the first class and discuss all the options. Canvas: We recommend a either a canvas pad (min. size 9”x12”) plus a board large enough to tape the canvas. You could also buy a bundle of economy stretched canvas at craft stores (min size 11x14). (5 or so will be enough). We will use these for lessons. Spray bottle: small, for water Plastic containers: 2 large, for water
Smock or cover up for clothes (optional) Ruler, Pencil and Pen, Eraser, small sketch pad (max. 11”x14”) Tape (Store masking or painters tape)
Oils
Paints: In this class we will need one each of these colors: White, Black, Red, Yellow, Blue. For starting out with oils, some brand names to try are: Windsor and Newton – Comes in Winton (student grade) and Artist grade. Gamblin – comes in Gamblin 1980 (student grade) and artist grade. The name brand student grades are preferable to the store brands since they tend to have more pigment. Note on Store Brands form Hobby Lobby or Michaels; Artist loft and Masterpiece usually come in student and artist grades. It’s best to get the artist or better grades. If you have already purchased oil paints, bring what you have. Colors can vary slightly by manufacturer. The list below shows cadmium colors, and some alternatives. You only need one each of these primary colors (red, yellow, blue) plus one white and one black. Titanium White - It’s best if you have a large tube of white. Black: Mars black, Ivory Black, Cold Black Red: Cadmium Red Light, Quinacridone Red, Naphthol Scarlet, Pyrrole red Yellow: Cadmium Yellow Medium, Hansa yellow, Lemon yellow Blue: Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue Brushes: To start out you should have long (preferred) or short handled, bristle (coarse) or synthetic (softer, nylon) brushes labeled for oil or acrylic painting. Flat or Bright: size 4,8,12 You can pick up Inexpensive brush sets, with a variety of brushes at Hobby Lobby and Michaels. Make sure it has at least the sizes listed above. Look for brushes specifically for Acrylic and Oil Palette Knife: A palette knife with a crooked neck and a smallish triangular blade with a pointed or slightly rounded tip (about a size 2 or 4) Metal preferred, but plastic is okay if that’s what you have. Palette: You can purchase a palette pad, plastic palette, wood palette, or even wax freezer paper to start. Plexiglass or Glass palettes are nice. Bring what you have to class and we will discuss options. If you do not have one, we will supply one for the first class. Canvas: We recommend a either a canvas pad (min. size 9”x12”) plus a board large enough to tape the canvas. You could also buy a bundle of economy stretched canvas at craft stores (min size 11x14). (5 or so will be enough). We will use these for lessons. Solvent (Odorless mineral spirits): The safest to use is Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits from Gamblin, and is what is preferred for class. We will have some extra on hand for the first class. We can discuss options in first class. Brush Cleaner Jar(Metal, or glass): A leak- proof lid, sold at supply stores. Small containers: leak-proof, for holding a little Gamsol, mediums or oil. Smock or cover up for clothes (optional) Ruler, Pencil and Pen, Eraser, small sketch pad (max. 11”x14”) Tape (Store masking or painters tape)
Intermediate Basket Class by Jill Schiefelbein September 10th 1:00 to 5:00 SOLD OUT limited to 8 students $60
Materials the student should bring:
plastic bucket or dishpan
old towel
spray bottle
old scissors
butter knife or awl
Please note: These are the most basic of tools. Authentic basket tools will be available for purchase.
Stream of Consciousness Writing Workshop Thurs October 12th at 6:00
Practice up to four different forms of stream of consciousness writing. This type of writing may create thought-provoking topics that are just under the surface into your subconscious. If you desire, share this with the rest of the class for discussion. Often discussions will delve into untapped realizations and inspire interesting conversations. Cost $30
