Painting

Pre-registration is required for classes & workshops - please register online below or call 508-693-1850.

Acrylic Painting with John Holladay
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 4 week sessions July 8, 15, 22 29 and August 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: Art Barn Painting Studio
Fee: $50 per class
For Summer 2020, class is comprised of two 4 week sessions and limited to 6 students per session.

We have everyone from beginners to professionals in these classes. Come with a drawing or photograph that you would like to paint. Don't be afraid! Join us as we perfect our painting techniques.
Acrylics materials:
Paint brushes:
a flat brush, about half inch wide
a medium brush
a small brush
the more brushes the better....big brushes paint big areas and small brushes paint small areas...
Miscellaneous:
rags
canvas (remember the smaller the canvas the harder it is to paint) I would suggest 16 by 20 or something close to that.
a roll of masking tape
Paint:
a basic acrylic set will work
matte medium paint: a big tube of white and black
or if you want to use oils – it must be water based set plus extra white or black
For paint colors, John suggests:
red
yellow
green - (hookers green if available)
purple
thalo blue
burnt umber or burnt sienna
and any other colors you like

Approaching Painting (painting in watercolor, oil or acrylic) with Eva Cincotta
Days:   Mondays & Fridays
Dates: July 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 // August 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM 
Location: Art Barn Painting Studio
Fee: $50 per class 
For Summer 2020, class size is limited to 6 students per class.

This class combines demos, techniques and individual instruction to students on how to loosen up. Discover watercolor, oil and acrylic painting approaches that lead to more quick, loose and vibrant works. Using observational practice as a launching point, we'll simplify the process, learn how to create fresh, deliberate marks and break out of our comfort zone.   Students will be guided through the creative process to find their self expression. Bring photos of the subject you would like to paint. Through demos, lectures and critiques, we will work toward resolving still life, landscape or previous paintings.

Eva's watercolor materials list includes:
Quality watercolors are permanent and surpass student grade or sets used in grade school. Whether you choose tube or pan sets, have a minimum of 9-12 color selection.
Brushes-(need 3 or 4) 2" flat, #12 round, #8 round. Better to buy a couple of good brushes than a full set of cheap brushes.

Paper should be 140 lb. sheets or pads, and Board- Paper should be attached to a light weight board with masking tape or clips.

Eva's oil or acrylics materials list includes:  
Paints, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Thalo Blue, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Yellow Pale, large tube While, 4 to 6 brushes-(from 1/2" to 2") , palette, (painting medium for oils and turp or brush cleaner), paper towels, painting boards or canvas.

Visiting Artist Workshop: Painting With Color and Water with Holly Wach
Days: Thursday, Friday
Dates: July 30, 31
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Art Barn Painting Studio
Fee: $300 for 2 Day Workshop
$150 for One Day

In this two-day workshop, you will spend time observing the endless colors, forms, and shapes found in birds & botanicals. While discovering the unique qualities of watercolor, you’ll develop sensitivity and facility to color, tonality and value building. To learn and strengthen your understanding of color, we will spend time mixing a primary color
palette. We will, collect, observe, and paint the local foliage found on the Featherstone grounds. There will be demonstrations of new techniques and tools that will awaken your creativity. Your paintings will feel looser while becoming more realized. By building a relationship with the materials and the subject, you will capture the colors, movement, and forms of birds & botanicals. Individual attention and insights will be focused on building your art-making and creative practice. This class is open to beginning to advanced students.

Day 1: Focus on Color-mixing and Watercolor Techniques
Day 2: Focus on Composition and Finishing touches.
*This class can be taken as a One or 2-Day workshop*

Materials List:
○ Paper Towels
○ Mixing tray (enamel or porcelain prefered)
○ Watercolors: Tubes or Cakes
● Alizarin Crimson
● Yellow: Lemon or Cadmium Medium
● Yellow Ochre
● Red: Scarlet or Cadmium Medium
● Ultramarine Blue
● Cerulean Blue
○ Watercolor Brushes:
● #4 and #10 Round
● 1-2" flat
○ 180lb Watercolor Paper 9x12" or larger: Pad, Sheets or Block
○ Artist Tape
○ 18x24” Drawing Board
○ Pictures of your favorite birds (not required)
○ Please bring 3-6 examples of your work, if available
○ 1 or 2 books or images of your favorite artist
www.hollywach.com

Previous 2020

CANCELLED: Visiting Artist Workshop: Good Vibrations-Exploring Color Synergy with Gigi Horr Liverant
Days: Saturday & Sunday
Dates: June 20, 21
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm
Location: Art Barn Painting Studio
Fee: $350 for both days
$200 for one day

Pastel Society of America Master Pastelist, and International Association of Pastel Societies Master Circle member, Gigi Liverant, will lead students through a variety of practices to help them discover energized color relationships. Demonstrations will be executed in pastels but are not required materials for students. Gigi will show students how to implement color dynamics to gain greater visual impact with pastels or paint mediums.

The two-day workshop is geared towards the individual artist's goals and abilities. The first day will include demonstrations in pastel and discussion about the properties of color, followed by examples of the multiple studies employed by Gigi in her own work. Students will then have the opportunity to explore color dynamics through studies of their own imagery. The second day will continue color exploration and provide guidance toward implementing student’s studies into unique paintings.

The color exploration will apply to all mediums using a full range of color. Students should bring subject reference: photos, still life objects, etc. A supply list will be provided.

Gigi Horr Liverant Bio:
Gigi has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors including Best in Show at the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts 2014, the M.H. Hurliman Armstrong Award at the Pastel Society of America 2016, First Prize Connecticut Women Artists, Best in Show Connecticut Pastel Society, the Andrew Giffuni Memorial Award at the Pastel Society of America Annual Exhibition in 2009 and the Diane Bernhardt Gold Medal Award at the PSA Annual Exhibition in 2000. She is an International Association of Pastel Society Master Circle member, a Pastel Society of America Master Pastelist and a Signature Member of the Connecticut Pastel Society. Liverant has also been awarded important national and regional commissions including the Cow Parades in New York, West Hartford, CT and Boston, MA and murals at multiple private and public locations including the Connecticut Savings Bank. She has been featured in the Pastel Journal and INK magazines and is much sought-after teacher and lecturer in the area.

Gigi’s paintings are included in the collection of the Lyman Allyn Museum, Connecticut College, Pfizer, Three Rivers Community-Technical College and the New Haven Paint and Clay Club, in addition to numerous private and corporate collections nationally. Liverant exhibits her work at the Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, CT and the Field Gallery in West Tisbury, MA as well as numerous juried group exhibitions throughout the region. She is a graduate of Paier College of Art in New Haven, Connecticut. Gigi Liverant lives and works in Colchester, Connecticut.
to learn more about Gigi: www.gigiliverant.com

CANCELLED: Visiting Artist Workshop: Basics of Oil Painting with Douglas David
"Getting you comfortable"
Days: Thursday
Dates: June 25th
Time: 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Location: Art Barn Painting Studio
Fee: $150 plus materials (materials list below)

This fun and informative one day workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting and get you painting simple and easy to understand objects in a short time. The idea of this workshop is to get you comfortable with the process of painting while teaching you how to paint dynamic and exciting paintings. The class includes interesting and memorable discussions on all the basic elements of painting including, composition, massing, building form, light and shadow – and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are an incredible foundation for your painting, and whether a person who has never ever picked up a brush, a relatively new painter or a more accomplished painter looking for some strong points to review, it will make sense.

After the brief morning intro, a very hands-on approach to the class, gets students organized and preparing to paint. Students will learn how to set up their palette with the basic colors and understand why this is helpful. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails and do a subsequent demonstration painting of an egg, an apple and a wave in the afternoon. Douglas’ demo will be slow and you can follow along as he guides you step by step. There is nothing to be afraid of or self conscious of and Douglas will get you through all the tricky parts and you will have fun.

Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Plan to bring notebook/sketchbook and enjoy all the demos along with some great stories to help you remember these principles that are the foundation of Douglas’ teaching.
Class Tentative Outline: 1st hour: Welcome/Overview of Class & Terms.
2nd hour: Review Supplies and how to set up and get organized to paint, setting up the palette, and how to get started.
Lunch: Brown bag or run to market close by to pick up a sandwich.
Entire Afternoon: Paint in studio.

Douglas’ Biography
Douglas David has painted his way across the country, capturing the beauty and spirit of the things he loves - tranquil country landscapes, sunrises and sunsets on his favorite beaches, a simple pitcher of spring lilacs or peonies, a lemon, lime or a slice of watermelon on a checked tablecloth. Paintings that reflect comfort, warmth meaning and simplicity: similar to everything important to him - his close knit family, life-long friendships, creatively fulfilling work and giving his best. A recipient of numerous regional and national awards and honors, Douglas’ teaching is a way of giving back and sharing some of his journey with those who choose to study with him. For more detailed information, visit www. douglasdavid.com.

Class Materials List
Douglas will offer “BASIC PAINT KIT” which includes all the basic oils, brushes, palette knife, palette and canvas panels and medium for those who do not want to buy these supplies individually. You would need to bring some paper towels. There are 2 size kits, one for the one-day is $100, and a larger kit if you plan to continue with the optional 2 day Seascape Workshop is $150, while supplies last. Please reserve your kit when registering. Or you can bring these supplies (these are not absolute, just my way of getting to a good result):
liquin mineral spirits Oils - Utrecht (or your favorite brand) Cad. Red Light, Aliz Crim., Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Ultram. Blue, Ultram. Violet, Lemon Yellow, Yellow Green, Green Earth Hue, Sap Green, Prussian Green, Yellow Ochre, Cad. Orange, Cad. Yellow Light, Ivory Black, “Permalba” White
OPTIONAL Oils - Jaune Brilliant No 2, Holbein Ivory White Paper Towels disposable palette pad palette knife brushes- filberts- #2,4,6 maybe 8 or 10 rounds- in above sizes if you prefer round over filberts. rounds- in really small like #0,1,2 a few throw away bristle brushes from hardware store in 1" and 2-2.5" sizes a 1-2" foam brush from hardware store Canvases - Quantity: 2-3 5"x7", 1-2 8"x10"
Plus anything else student needs to help them paint well and feel comfortable. Douglas has a “suitcase of supplies” he brings along, it includes some recommended books, and some supplies in case a few students need a few items that are forgotten.

CANCELLED: Visiting Artist Workshop: Paint Seascapes in Oil with Douglas David
"Sound Principles to help you capture the atmosphere and the wave"
Days: Saturday & Sunday
Dates: June 27 & 28
Time: 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Location: Art Barn Painting Studio
Fee: $300 for the 2 day workshop, plus materials (materials list below)

This amazing studio seascape painting workshop will yield several waves and exciting seascapes over a 2 day period. Learn to paint the wave and capture the atmosphere and time of day. Class will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to seascape painting. Discussions and lectures on basic composition, massing, building form, light and shadow, near and far, capturing and developing atmospheric distance and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork you painting).

Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts his work entails. After a brief morning intro and adequate time to mix and set up the palette, Douglas will demo a seascape and have the class follow along. Much time will be allowed for individual discussion and review in a systematic rotation. Depending on the skill level of each student, students are able to grow and develop at a rate that is to their comfort. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student to begin to reach the preliminary goals they are striving to meet. Plan to produce several studies and at least one larger painting. Plan to bring notebook/ sketchbook and enjoy some demos along with some great stories to help you remember these principles that are the foundation of Douglas’ teaching.

Class Tentative Outline Day 1 1:
1st hour: Welcome/Overview of Class.
2nd hour: Discuss principles with demos to explain ideas and concepts. 3rd hour: Mix Palette. Lunch: Brown bag or run to cafe or deli close by. Afternoon: Paint in studio.
Day 2 1st hour: Brief review in studio.
Morning: Paint in studio.
Lunch: Brown bag or run to cafe or deli close by.
Afternoon: Paint in studio.
Last hour: Review each student’s work and accomplishments during condensed workshop.

Douglas’ Biography
Douglas David has painted his way across the country, capturing the beauty and spirit of the things he loves- tranquil country landscapes, sunrises and sunsets on his favorite beaches, a simple pitcher of spring lilacs or peonies, a lemon, lime or a slice of watermelon on a checked tablecloth. Paintings that reflect comfort, warmth meaning and simplicity: similar to everything important to him- his close knit family, life-long friendships, creatively fulfilling work and giving his best. A recipient of numerous regional and national awards and honors, Douglas’ teaching is a way of giving back and sharing some of his journey with those who choose to study with him. For more detailed information, visit www. douglasdavid.com.

Class Materials List
Douglas will offer a “BASIC PAINT KIT” which includes all the basic oils, brushes, palette knife, palette and canvas panels and medium for those who do not want to buy these supplies individually. You would need to bring some paper towels and rubber gloves. Price $150, while supplies last. Please reserve your kit when registering. Or you can bring these supplies (these are not absolute, just my way of getting to a good result):
liquin mineral spirits Oils - Utrecht (order from Dick Blick) Cad. Red Light, Aliz Crim., Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Ultram. Blue, Ultram. Violet, Lemon Yellow, Yellow Green, Green Earth Hue, Sap Green, Prussian Green, Yellow Ochre, Ivory Black, large tube of “Permalba” White
OPTIONAL Oils - Jaune Brilliant No 2. Holbein Ivory White, Cad Medium and Cad Red Dark Paper Towels disposable palette pad palette knife brushes- filberts or flats- #2,4,6 maybe 8 or 10 or rounds in these sizes if you prefer rounds over filberts. a few throw away bristle brushes from hardware store in 1" and 2-2.5" sizes a 1-2" foam brush from hardware store Canvases- Quantity: 2-3 5"x7", 2-3 8"x10", 2-3 10"x20" or 12"x16" or 16"x20" (or whatever size desired for larger paintings)
Plus anything else student needs to help them paint well and feel comfortable. Please prime all canvas with a thin coat of thinned down Cad Red light and Permalba white to make a pink or light red tone on canvas. Douglas has a “suitcase of supplies” he brings along, it includes some recommended books, and some supplies in case a few students need a few items that are forgotten.

CANCELLED: Workshop: Miniature Masterpieces - Acrylic Painting Workshop with Donna Straw

Color, Design, Create! Artists can manipulate color and design in order to affect the overall impact of a work of art. In this workshop we will explore the expressive qualities of color by exploring different color theories. We will also analyze different points of view from which an artist can approach a subject in order to create an exciting composition or communicate an idea.

Day 1 will focus on color theories and their application to works of art through exercises and preliminary sketches using grids and canvasette.
Day 2 will focus on our ideas and compositions, applying our skills to our 6”x6” canvases.
Day 3 will be a continuation of Day 2 with focus on our 6”x6” Miniature Masterpieces.

Bring in your materials, subject matter (objects and/or photos that you will want to work from) We will brainstorm and create! There is no limit to how many pieces you can do or how you may choose to do them. Looking forward to sharing our creative energy and putting it all together!

This class could also be used to create your piece for the Anonymous Art show in August!

All levels welcome!

Instructor Donna Straw is an artist/educator. She holds a BA in Art Education K-12, MA in Fine Art and and MS in the Gifted and Talented

Materials:
Please bring the following materials to our workshop. Feel free to bring in more brushes and paint colors than I have requested if you already have them.
* Bring in photos that you may want to work from or a box full of objects that you may want to paint. WE CAN BRAINSTORM TOGETHER.

pencil and eraser
sketch pad
canvas pads (fredrix) or canvasette, no smaller than 9”x12”
paper towels
water container
some tracing paper or tape optional
10 well water plastic palette with cover
(2-3) 6”x6’ canvases or canvas boards
Liquitex or Golden Acrylics:
   Alizarin Crimson
   Prussian Blue
   Cadmium Yellow
   Burnt Sienna or Raw Sienna
   Titan Buff or White
   Black

4 assorted acrylic painting brushes sizes 1-6 (mostly rounded and 1 flat) Bring size 0 or 1 for your tiny detailed areas. In Windsor Newton it would be the equivalent of 0-3 round and 4 square + 1 larger round. Dick Blick has a packet 2-4-6 in a Robert Simmons brush set
Educomp offers a 10% discount to students or you can order on line from Dick Blick, but give yourself a couple of weeks for the order to avoid any delay.
Looking forward to our Mini Workshop and having fun creating!!!

*Please contact Liz at 508-696-9461 before registering below.

Painting Still Life with Liz Taft
Days: Mondays
Days: January 13, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24
Time: 10:30 - 2:00PM
Location: Art Barn Painting Studio
Fee: $50 per class

Each week there will be 2-3 set ups to choose from. The emphasis will be on observation and seeing simply. We will have time to sketch and then complete an underpainting before lunch, finishing in the afternoon. Bring lunch with you! Lunch will give time for the underpainting to dry. *This is an intermediate to advanced level course, please contact Liz at 508-696-9461 before registering for the class.

Focusing on Fabric: Working with Charcoal and Acrylics
with Donna Straw
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Dates: 4 day workshop: January 14, 16, 21, 23
Time: 1:00-3:00PM
Location: Art Barn Drawing Studio
Fee: $150 (please review materials list below!)

Artists are able to capture the 3-dimensional qualities of objects through their understanding of light and form. This class is about looking, analyzing, discovering, thinking, feeling and doing. We will be working from observation with lights clipped on the draped fabric and placed on our tables. By doing preliminary exercises and drawings with charcoal pencil on charcoal paper it will increase our ability to see tonal relationships between lights and darks. Next, we will be working with a range of values through color mixing as we transition into paint, and discover how to blend light, medium and darker values with acrylics in order to capture the 3-dimensional qualities of fabric.

This class is open to beginning and advanced levels of ability and all instruction will be individualized to suit the level of each participant.
Click here for Materials List.

Instructor Donna Straw is an artist/educator. She holds a BA in Art Education K-12, an MA in Fine Art and an MS in the Gifted and Talented.
To see Donna's work: www.donnastraw.com or on instagram: @donna.straw