About the Teaching Artist
How Much?
| Registration – Subsidized | Registration – Regular | Registration – Community Support |
| $145 | $160 | $175 |
Covid Policies
- If you are feeling ill do not come to this class
- Masks are optional
Class Description
Let’s a paint a big animal portrait in a weekend! Even if you’ve never painted – or never painted in oils – this workshop will get you painting fast. You’ll learn the basics of painting in oils, from start to finish, with your favorite animal – pet or wild – as a subject. This is a skill-building class in a warm and welcoming environment. We’re going big (16×16 inches or bigger) for dramatic effect and bold brushwork. All levels, including brand new beginners, welcome.
Where
This class will be indoors in our Dining Hall in the main Harwood Building. 1114 7th St nw 87102
When
Saturday, December 12: 10a – 5p
Sunday December 13: 10a – 5p
*There will be a scheduled break halfway through the session
Who
Teens (15-19) and adults (20 and up). Suitable for beginners, practicing artists, and
educators.
What to Bring
There are several panel (paintings surface) options listed; you’ll only need 1 for the class.
Blick.com generally has the lowest prices; shipping can take a while though. For in town shopping, try Artisan’s (local) or Micheal’s.
Supply List
- 1 photo reference – Bring a printed photo (8×10 or bigger) of any animal you choose. Make sure the animal’s face is clear, preferably facing the camera, since we will be painting “portrait” syle. Printed on regular paper is fine. Bring multiple options if you’re not sure what you’d like to paint.
- Oil Paints (I recommend Winsor & Newton’s Winton line. It is less expensive because it’s considered “student grade,” but it is still decent quality.):
- burnt umber
- cadmium red (or similar color)
- cadmium yellow (or similar color)
- french ultramarine, or cobalt blue, or prussian blue (or similar color)
- permanent alizarin crimson or permanent rose or magenta
- titanium white
- optional/recommended:
- naples yellow
- yellow ochre
- cerulean blue
- any other colors you love
- Linseed oil or any other oil medium you like.
- surface to paint on – 16 x 16 inch panel or bigger! I recommend a smooth primed panel – such as Ampersand Value Series, Blick Premier, or clayboard. preferably square (instead of rectangle)
- Palette paper palette pad or glass palette or roll of wax paper.
- Painter’s tape – 1 or 2 inches wide.
- Palette knife – Blick Painting Knife style 132 or similar (for mixing paint colors).
- Brushes – at least 1 small filbert bristle brush (such as Princeton 6600FB or Silver Grand Prix extra long flibert 2, or similar) and variety of soft or bristle brushes (such as Princeton Real Value Brush Set 9130 from Blick or similar).
- 3 jars with lids – One holds solvent while you’re painting; one serves as a “dump jar” to hold used solvent.
- Gamsol – at least 8 oz of Gamsol solvent. (Gamsol brand strongly recommended for safety.)
- Cotton rags and/or paper towels – rags recommended, old cut up tshirt works great.
Optional:
- mineral oil – handy for cleaning and protecting brushes. grocery store version is ok.
- Dish soap or bar soap – for clean up.
Questions?
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Hallee Nguyen at hallee@harwoodartcenter.org
Refund Policy
Class Fee refunds will be issued less a 10% administrative fee on a case by case basis and requests must be emailed to Hallee (hallee@harwoodartcenter.org) at least one week prior to the start date of the class. The Class Fees will not be refunded if students request to withdraw from the workshop less than one week before the start date of the class or after the class has begun. If the class is cancelled by Harwood Art Center for any reason, the Class Fee will be refunded in full.