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VISUAL ARTS PART TWO REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 61 Paint It Like Van Gogh (age 16 & up) Learn the Post-Impressionists concepts that will improve your draftsmanship while painting from the Modern Master, Vincent Van Gogh. Learn how to capture sunlight, use divisionist brushstrokes, and luminous color. Create paintings using a limited palette, complimentary colors, and thick application of paint. Oil or Acrylic paint accepted. Supply list provided on receipt. Instructor: Eric McRay Fees: $114(R) $144(N) (5 classes) 126925 Mon Oct 14–Nov 18 12:30–4:30 p.m. (no class Nov 11) Portraits in Oil (age 16 & up) Learn the process of creating realistic portraits in oil. Learn the fundamentals of drawing faces and painting portraits that communicate emotion, mood, and the subject's character. Learn to see values, planes, facial subtleties, and break down shadow and light to help you create a striking portrait. All levels welcome. Supply list provided on receipt. Location: The Hive Instructor: Lyudmila Tomova Fees: $114(R) $144(N) (6 classes) 126134 Thu Oct 17–Dec 5 6:30–9 p.m. (no class Oct 31 or Nov 28) Expressive Figures in Watercolors (age 16 & up) Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting figures with artistic flair. Learn how to create skin tones, use light and shadow, and how to paint clothes. Focus will be capturing the mood and expression of the human face and body, as well as keeping your painting fresh and spontaneous. Supply list provided on receipt. Location: The Hive Instructor: Lyudmila Tomova Fees: $91(R) $118(N) (4 classes) 125972 Mon Nov 4–Dec 2 1:30–4:30 p.m. (no class Nov 11) Watercolor Play (age 16 & up) Ever wonder if you would like painting with watercolors? Here's your chance to celebrate Arts and Humanities month and play a bit with watercolors. Supplies included. Instructor: Thomas Volkman Fees: $0(R) $0(N) (1 class) 125961 Sat Oct 5 2:15- 3:30 p.m. Atmospheric Landscapes in Watercolors (age 16 & up) Learn to paint vibrant and expressive landscapes. Explore different landscape painting techniques. Focus on color palette, values, interpreting light and shadow. Discover how to use texture and basic principles in painting water, sky, ground, flowers, and trees. Learn how to keep your painting fresh and spontaneous with a focus that captivates the viewer. Supply list provided on the receipt. Location: The Hive Instructor: Lyudmila Tomova Fees: $91(R) $118(N) (4 classes) 125965 Mon Oct 7–Nov 28 1:30–4:30 p.m. Pastel Painting, Beginning (age 16 & up) Pastels are a pure pigment that is permanent, needs no drying time, and has an easy cleanup. Learn basic techniques of blending colors to help you create beautiful, vibrant paintings. Previous drawing class or experience is helpful, but not necessary. Supply list provided on receipt. Instructor: Cindy Mounce Fees: $114(R) $144(N) (6 classes) 126259 Wed Oct 9–Nov 13 9:30 a.m.–noon Traditional Oil Painting Techniques (age 16 & up) Paint a still life as you learn the traditional steps of painting in order to be in control of color. Focus will be on balancing the composition, mixing colors, and recognizing the five values to recreate the subject on canvas. This course is for all levels. Supply list provided on receipt. Instructor: Jackie Kennedy Fees: $95(R) $123(N) (5 classes) 126947 Wed Oct 9–Nov 6 7–9:30 p.m. Watercolor Lab (age 16 & up) Take your watercolor painting skills to the next level. Explore new techniques and methods though exercises and projects. Supply list provided on receipt. Instructor: Luis Torres Fees: $76(R) $99(N) (4 classes) 125960 Fri Oct 11–Nov 1 9:30 a.m.–noon • Aug 5 for Cary residents • Aug 19 for Nonresidents That's when registration begins for the next session. Registration remains open until the event is full. See page 172 for complete details and additional information. MARK YOUR CALENDAR!