Jody Mattison
Classes and Workshops
Lafayette Studio
3506A Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549
or register by emailing
Fridays 9:00AM - 12:00 noon
Jan 13 2012 - Mar 16 2012
Class #18553
Quick gesture sketches and longer poses train your eye to observe and render the human form. Learn to use blocking, foreshortening, negative space and other techniques to enhance your drawing skills. Media include charcoal, pencil,
conte, pen and ink.
Saturdays, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Jan 7 2012 - Mar 10 2012
class #18549
Learn methods and techniques of painting the figure and portrait in oil, acrylic or pastel. Topics demonstrated include basic block-in, composition, values, color palette, and brushwork as well as measuring, proportion and foreshortening. Pastel layering also demonstrated. Model poses range from quick studies to 3 week sessions, draped and nude, portrait and figure. Weather permitting one session painting the figure in an outdoor environment.
Figure Painting Open Studio
Sundays monthly, 1-5 p.m.
$25 reserved by email or phone,
$30 at door, pay at time of session
August 21, Sept 18, October 9, November 20, December 18
NO INSTRUCTION
City of Walnut Creek
CIVIC ARTS EDUCATION
111 N. Wiget Lane,
Walnut Creek, California
925-943-5846
Secrets of Color
Mondays, 1:00PM. - 4:00PM
Jan-09-2012 - Mar-12-2012
class #18552
Does color theory make you cross-eyed? Learn the secrets of color in this exciting workshop. Color mixing becomes a breeze once you understand the simple rules. Each week we will discover different aspects to using color, while you assemble a color ‘bible’ to keep as your personal guide. Lecture and demo, with lots of practical painting exercises. Materials: List available online or in office; some materials will be introduced for purchase later in session.
This Winter! Travel Painting; the Basics
(note: revised date)
You are invited to join me for a two-day workshop on travel painting at Lafayette Studio on January 28 -29.
Day One will focus on the packing and carrying logistics; the what, why and how of your paint, brushes and equipment; and a quick overview of painting basics.
Day Two will be a plein air painting primer and test run while indoors.
All media welcome.
Cost of this workshop is $190, and only $100 for participants registered for 2012 Painting in Costa Rica or Italian Summer. To register for one day, the tuition is $100, and only $50 for PCR and IT registrants.
Spring classes planned for Antioch, keep checking back!
Weekly Painting Plein Aire
Color Mixing one day workshop
Drawing the Portrait one day workshop
Winter Class schedule: registration at http://ezreg.arts-ed.org
Thursdays, 9:00AM - 12:00 noon.
Jan-12-2012 - Mar-15-2012
class #18883
Learn the techniques of Titian and other old masters. Using oils (preferred) or acrylics we will work through the processes of underpainting, grisaille, layering and glazing to achieve a beautiful and timeless three-dimensionality. Previous experience drawing the figure recommended.
In the field, !0/18/11
West Crockett Hillside
Private and Group Lessons
Fee: $60.00/hr for Private Instruction, minimum 2 hour session
Group Rate $100/hr for up to 6 people, minimum 3 hour session
Ongoing class fee varies
Cost of Transportation and Model not Included
Color Mixing Workshops
minimum 6 participants
call or email to book a class for your group
925-997-3315
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