classes

stacey fletcher

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classes

Beginning Watercolor
Tuesday, January 20th- February 24th, 7-9:00 pm
@ The University of Tennessee
meet in room #327 Art and Architecture Building, UT campus

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to a range of ideas and techniques through the unique properties of watercolor. Using this as an expressive painting medium, the problems revolve around the experimentation of materials as well as to challenge conceptual building skills while understanding image making. Learn brush strokes, washes, composition, use of color, and much more. We are going to study the elements of painting through the skill of observation, understanding that the painting itself is a window rather than and object. This will challenge the student to explore many ideas while creating and working with a traditional paint medium. Materials list will be mailed with receipt. email for materials list.

Landscape Painting in Watercolor or Acrylics
Wednesday, January 21^st- February 25^{th, 6:00- 8:30 pm}
@ Mighty Mud Studios
2444 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville
Become more confident as we study the elements of painting through new uses of the watercolor and acrylic mediums. Paint from your travel memories, photographs, or recreate past works of art. Take a deeper look into the use of watercolor or acrylics, experimenting with different uses of texture, technique and composition. email for materials list.

Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Thursday, January 22^nd- February 26^th, 7-9:00 pm
@ The University of Tennessee

Art & Architecture Bldg, Room # 441

Learn to paint using acrylics as an experimental medium. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to fundamental building skills through the process of image making. You will learn the basics of painting, encouraging you to express your creative side. Explore the aspect of painting through shape, movement, composition, technique, color, and much more. This course will introduce new painting ideas, ranging from experimenting with different brushes and learning how to mix colors, creating patterns and textures.

Mixed Media Collage Abstraction Workshop
Saturday, February 28th, 10:00- 1:00 pm
@Mighty Mud Studios, 865.522.8783

Experiment with collage and mixed media, making your painting more energized. This course will introduce new and experimental ways of painting and stretch your creative boundaries with acrylics or watercolors. The focus is more of an abstract approach to painting, but could also be combined with realistic elements. Learn to achieve an outstanding composition using the elements of design. Snacks will be provided. Cost and materials list www.mightymudclay.com.

Painting on Location Workshop
Saturday, March 14th, 10:00- 1:00 pm
@Mighty Mud Studios, 865.522.8783

Learn to paint on site with new approaches to the watercolor medium. Take a deeper look into the use of watercolor, experimenting with different uses of texture, technique and composition. Using this as an expressive paint medium, the workshop revolves around the experimentation of materials as well as to challenge conceptual building skills with landscape as our subject matter. Become more confident as we study the elements of painting through new uses of the medium. Snacks will be provided. Cost and materials list www.mightymudclay.com.

Painting as a Stress Reliever

Tuesday, March 3^rd- April 7^th,6:00- 8:30 pm

@ Mighty Mud Sudios
2444 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville
Need a little time to unwind, relax, and treat yourself? Why not unwind in the painting studio? We are going to explore past and present works, which act as a source of inspiration for your own creations. Improve your painting abilities, challenge your creativity, or simply “play” with a new paint medium. This course will introduce new and experimental ways of painting and stretch your creative boundaries with the medium you prefer, watercolor or acrylics. The course content will revolve around exercises and demonstrations introduced every night.

Landscape Painting in Watercolor

Tuesday, April 14^th- May 19th, 7-9:00 pm

@ The University of Tennessee

Art & Architecture Bldg, Room # 327

Become more confident as we study the elements of painting through new uses of the watercolor medium. Paint from your travel memories, photographs, and on site observations (if the weather is permitting). Take a deeper look into the use of watercolor, experimenting with different uses of texture, technique and composition. Learn brush strokes, washes, composition, use of color, and much more. We are going to study the elements of painting through the skill of observation, understanding that the painting itself is a window rather than and object.

Landscape Painting in Acrylics
Thursday, April 16^th- May 21st, 7-9:00 pm
@ The University of Tennessee
Art & Architecture Bldg, Room # 441
Discover your abilities, inspire the creative process, become more confidence, or simply relax in the studio. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to fundamental building skills through the process of image making. We are going to explore past and present works, which act as a source of inspiration for your own creations. Paint from your travel memories, photographs, or sketches. Explore the aspect of painting through shape, composition, technique, color, texture, and much more.

I ALSO TUTOR ONE-ON-ONE, FOR ANY STUDENT INTERESTED IN PROFESSIONAL LESSONS.
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