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| JANET A. COOK, PSA currently teaches classes at the Pastel Society of America, and will be offering three workshops in 2012 at both PSA and The National Academy of Design, New York. See below for details |
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| Fundamentals of Pastel Jan 30, 2012 thru Feb, 23 2012, Month long workshop (Monday thru Thursday to 1.00 PM - 4.00 PM) National Academy of Design School of Fine Art, NYC |
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 Second Point pastel 40 x 40 inches |
This class is aimed at those who want to learn how to use the medium of pastel. The student will either work from life (figure or still life) or bring in one of their own paintings or photos that they wish to convert into a pastel. The class will cover the fundamentals of the medium: the different surfaces and gesso grounds, the benefits of an under painting and the different types of pastels available. The class will also cover basic color theory and composition. In addition to this, instruction will be given on the protection and framing of your pastel. The goal is to equip the artist with a sound knowledge of all the possibilities of this increasingly popular medium. National Academy of Design School of Fine Art |
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| Cityscape Night Scenes in Pastel Three day Workshop (March Monday 26th - Wednesday 29th, 2012) National Academy of Design School of Fine Art, NYC |
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 Side walk blues pastel 19 x 26 inches |
Create night scenes that glow using pastel over bright/high key water media under paintings. This class is aimed at the artists of all levels who want to learn how to use pastel and create night scenes. This workshop will cover the fundamentals of pastel, paper, gesso grounds, perspective, composition, color theory and under painting. Working from both a black and white and color image, the student will learn how to create a color scheme unique to their own vision. National Academy of Design School of Fine Art |
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| Introduction To Pastel and Still Life Pastel Society Of America, NYC |
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 Idiom pastel 19 x 15 inches |
This class is an ongoing once a week class aimed at both those that want to learn how to draw and pastel, and those that already know how to use another medium and want to learn how to use pastel. The class will cover the fundamentals of drawing, composition, color theory, underpainting and measuring. Subjects covered will be drawing, value: light and shadow, identifying 'shadow patterns', basic perspective. In addition to this, techniques for drawing glass and pattern will be demonstrated and taught.
Fees & Registration: Classes begin Jan 3, 2012 and meet every Tuesday evening |
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| New York City Nocturnes Workshop November 4, 2012 Pastel Society Of America, NYC |
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 HJ's pastel 26 x 19 inches |
Capture the excitement of NYC at night in pastel and water media. Enhance reflections and attributes of light at night by using vivid under-painting with pastel overlay. This class is aimed at the artists at all levels who want to learn how to use pastel. This workshop will cover the fundamentals of pastel, paper, gesso grounds, perspective, composition, color theory and under painting. Working from both a black and white and color image, the student will learn how to create a color scheme unique to their own vision. Class registration and information: Pastel Society of America National Arts Club 15 Gramercy Park South New York, NY 10003 Phone: 212-533-6931 Fax: 212-353-8140 E-mail: psaoffice@PastelSocietyofAmerica.org www.PastelSocietyofAmerica.org Please call beforehand. Fees & Registration: $100 Nearest Transit: 14 St (4, 5, 6) 23 St (4, 6) Click here for PSA Nocturne Class Materials List |
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