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2008 Workshops

Date(s) Title Location Supply List
August 3-5, 2009 Figure in Watercolor The Bascom Center for Visual Arts
Highlands, NC
To register call 828-526-4949
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Chastain Classes: Winter 2009

Register for Classes

Registration for Chastain classes begins in early December. Call 404-252-2927 to sign up.

Painting the Figure in Watercolor

Thursdays, 10:00-1:00, 10 weeks, Classes Begin January 8
Chastain Arts Center, Atlanta: To register call 404-252-2927

Learn to take advantage of the quick and vibrant medium of watercolor to improve your understanding of the figure. Using both clothed and nude models, participants will use a variety of wash techniques to explore gesture, structure, composition, and anatomy. Drawing and painting will both be emphasized in this class. Figure drawing experience is a prerequisite for this intermediate level class. Watercolor experience is a plus but not required. A model fee of approximately $50 will be collected at the first class. --- Supply List

Advanced Figure Drawing

Thursdays,1:30pm - 4:30pm, 10 weeks, Classes Begin January 8
Chastain Arts Center, Atlanta: To register call 404-252-2927

In this course students will refine their understanding of the structure of the human figure. Using a variety of media, including chalk and tinted paper, students will explore the effects of light and shadow on the major planes of the figure. This is an ideal course for students who want to take their figure drawing skills to the next level. A model fee of approximately $50 will be collected at the first class. --- Supply List

Head and Faces in Any Medium

Thursdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm, 10 weeks, Classes Begin January 8
Chastain Arts Center, Atlanta: To register call 404-252-2927

Explore the excitement and challenge of drawing and painting the head in the medium of your choice. Working from a live model, participants will learn specific techniques for rendering heads and faces that are solid, convincing, and alive. The course will begin with rendering the head in black and white, and color will be introduced as the quarter progresses. This course will include a combination of exercises and live demonstrations. Drawing experience is a prerequisite for this intermediate level course. A model fee of approximately $50 will be collected at the first class. --- Supply List