Penfield Arts Center
A hub of symbiotic creative activity designed to open people’s minds and reunite them with the expressive freedoms of their youth...Come play and explore!
2010 Schedule of Courses and Events
585-586-5192
Fanciful Furniture Painting
Instructor: Diane Dowling
Transform an old piece of furniture into a beautiful handmade treasure.
Materials: piece of wooden furniture, paints, polycrylic, embellishments.
April 14, 21, 28, May 5, May 12
1 - 3 p.m.
$80
Intro to Italic Calligraphy
Instructor: Toi Clawson
Students will be introduced to calligraphic techiques starting with marker and progressing to steel nibs and ink. Projects include several keepsakes, including an accordion book, and quotation.
4 weeks: March 4, 11, 18, 25
6 - 8:30 p.m.
$100
Exploring Value
“Color gets all the glory, value does all the work.”
Instructor: Phyllis Bryce Ely
Whether working from life, en plein air, or with photo references, the key to a successful painting is the strength of its value structure. The relationship of darks and lights throughout a composition will make your painting believable and help to tell your story. In this hands-on workshop, we will do an exercise to observe and isolate value in assorted colors, then create a small painting dedicated solely to value structure - not color. Next, you will create a second painting using color and your own photo reference. Instructor will demo in soft pastels, however the exersice can be adapted to various media. There will be an emphasis on the painting. Group review at the end of class.
Supplies: Painting medium of your choice (instructor will bring extra
soft pastels to share), supply of appropriate painting support (sanded
pastel paper with good tooth like Wallis, watercolor paper, canvas,
etc.) drawing board, easel if you like to work upright, brushes and
related paint supplies, tape, a color landscape photo (at least 4x6”)
for your second painting. (Instructor will supply reference image for
first exercise.)
Please bring your own snacks/drinks.
April 24
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
$85
Monotype Printmaking en Plein Air
Instructor: Phyllis Bryce Ely
If you enjoy painting en plein air and would like to add a new dimension to the experience, give this class a try. Instead of painting outdoors on paper or canvas, we will paint with water-based media directly on monotype plates in nearby Channing Philbrick Park. After we make our plates, we will return to the gallery to print our images on paper using an etching press. Making onotypes is inherently full of surprises that lead to exploration of images and subject matter. Plates can be re-painted and printed multiple times, and prints can be further printed and painted in this freeing back-and-forth process. This is a great way to shake things up if you are feeling “precious” or stuck with your painting.
A supply list will be provided upon registration. It will include
basic water media like watercolor, gouache,
Derwent brand water-soluble color pencils, and water-soluble crayons.
You will also need many sheets of etching paper (22x30 is typical),
probably 3-4 per class. Monotype plates are included in the fee and
will be provided by the instructor. Plein air painting experience is
preferred.
4 classes: May 22, (skip May 29 b/c Memorial Day), June 5, 12, 19
9 a.m. -12 p.m.
$125
space is limited
EXTENDED COURSES
Art Exploration
Ages 5 - 10
Instructor: Jamie Butler
This class will be an introduction to art and different art materials, such as clay, pencils, colored pencils, and acrylic paint. Projects will be age appropriate, and each student will complete a project in each medium.
5 days: March 15 - 19
4:15 - 5:15
$40
Watercolor Techniques for Landscape
Instructor: Paul Allen Taylor
This class will teach the application of watercolor in the “wet on wet” to “damp on damp” condition. Students will learn how to balance the amount of water vs. paint when attempting to create a variety of shapes and textures. Gaining control of the medium will be achieved through understanding the interlocking of edges and the required moisture at that location of the paper. Thinking "shape" first will be the emphasis of this course as well as planning ahead. Subject selection and preparation before painting will be discussed.
Supply list available at registration.
samples of Paul’s work can be seen at www.paulallentaylor.com
Sat, March 6, Sun March 7
9 - 5
$120
Coming Soon...Call for class information
MULTI-AGE YOGA
ART GYM
CHILDREN’S POP UP FUN Craft Class for ages 8-12
BEGINNING CARTOONING FOR KIDS
QUILLING FOR GRADES 2 -5
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Meditation Classes
Instructor: Nanci DeLeo, Reiki Master
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Drawing a Portrait from Photographs
for beginners
Instructor: Suzi Zefting-Kuhn
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Overview of Reiki
Instructor/practitioner: Angela Tota
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Drawing and Cartooning for Beginners
Instructor: Lou Singer
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Oil Painting
Replicating old master techniques with modern oil painting materials
Instructor: Rosa Montante
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Paint and Discover
Ages 6 - 9 years
Instructor: Theresa Fitzpatrick
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Portraits in Nature
Instructor: Ray Easton
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Drawing 101
ages 12 and up
Instructor: Christine Waara
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Loving/Healing Energy for Children
Instructor: Nanci DeLeo
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Zen Seeing, Zen Drawing
ages 12 and up
Instructor: Kristina Hutch Matthews
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Certification Classes in Reiki I
for Adults
Instructor: Nanci DeLeo
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Denim Decoupage
Basic sewing skills required
Instructor: Kristen Hallagan
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Painting Portraits with Pastels
on Velour Paper
Instructor: Joy Argento
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Plein Air Painting
Instructor: Philip Bliss
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Family yoga and creative movement
Instructor: Marcy Wing
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Painting Still Life in Oil
beginning/intermediate level course
Instructor: Bin Zhang
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The Art of Paper Quilling
Beginner Class for Teens and Adults
Instructor: Alli Bartkowski
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Landscape Watercolors
for Beginners
Instructor: Teresa Bradley Barlis
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Experience the Ancient Art of Henna
ages 12 and up
Instructor: Meena Ross
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Children’s Woodworking
Ages 8 - 15
Instructors: David and Chara Dow
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Introduction to Oil Painting
Instructor: Joy Argento
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oil Painting a Still Life
(for those with oil painting experience)
Instructor: Joy Argento
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Italic Calligraphy Part 2
Instructor: Toi Clawson
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Furniture Painting Demonstration
with Diane Dowling
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Keep us in mind when you are planning your summer schedules....
Our Summer course catalogue will be available on our website in April!
Looking for a class we don’t currently offer? Let us know!
Email Kristina Hutch Matthews at kristina_matthews@me.com
The Penfield Arts Center is available for events, meetings, parties and receptions.
Call 586-5192 if you are interested in rental information.
2010 Schedule of Courses and Events
585-586-5192
Fanciful Furniture Painting
Instructor: Diane Dowling
Transform an old piece of furniture into a beautiful handmade treasure.
Materials: piece of wooden furniture, paints, polycrylic, embellishments.
April 14, 21, 28, May 5, May 12
1 - 3 p.m.
$80
Intro to Italic Calligraphy
Instructor: Toi Clawson
Students will be introduced to calligraphic techiques starting with marker and progressing to steel nibs and ink. Projects include several keepsakes, including an accordion book, and quotation.
4 weeks: March 4, 11, 18, 25
6 - 8:30 p.m.
$100
Exploring Value
“Color gets all the glory, value does all the work.”
Instructor: Phyllis Bryce Ely
Whether working from life, en plein air, or with photo references, the key to a successful painting is the strength of its value structure. The relationship of darks and lights throughout a composition will make your painting believable and help to tell your story. In this hands-on workshop, we will do an exercise to observe and isolate value in assorted colors, then create a small painting dedicated solely to value structure - not color. Next, you will create a second painting using color and your own photo reference. Instructor will demo in soft pastels, however the exersice can be adapted to various media. There will be an emphasis on the painting. Group review at the end of class.
Supplies: Painting medium of your choice (instructor will bring extra
soft pastels to share), supply of appropriate painting support (sanded
pastel paper with good tooth like Wallis, watercolor paper, canvas,
etc.) drawing board, easel if you like to work upright, brushes and
related paint supplies, tape, a color landscape photo (at least 4x6”)
for your second painting. (Instructor will supply reference image for
first exercise.)
Please bring your own snacks/drinks.
April 24
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
$85
Monotype Printmaking en Plein Air
Instructor: Phyllis Bryce Ely
If you enjoy painting en plein air and would like to add a new dimension to the experience, give this class a try. Instead of painting outdoors on paper or canvas, we will paint with water-based media directly on monotype plates in nearby Channing Philbrick Park. After we make our plates, we will return to the gallery to print our images on paper using an etching press. Making onotypes is inherently full of surprises that lead to exploration of images and subject matter. Plates can be re-painted and printed multiple times, and prints can be further printed and painted in this freeing back-and-forth process. This is a great way to shake things up if you are feeling “precious” or stuck with your painting.
A supply list will be provided upon registration. It will include
basic water media like watercolor, gouache,
Derwent brand water-soluble color pencils, and water-soluble crayons.
You will also need many sheets of etching paper (22x30 is typical),
probably 3-4 per class. Monotype plates are included in the fee and
will be provided by the instructor. Plein air painting experience is
preferred.
4 classes: May 22, (skip May 29 b/c Memorial Day), June 5, 12, 19
9 a.m. -12 p.m.
$125
space is limited
EXTENDED COURSES
Art Exploration
Ages 5 - 10
Instructor: Jamie Butler
This class will be an introduction to art and different art materials, such as clay, pencils, colored pencils, and acrylic paint. Projects will be age appropriate, and each student will complete a project in each medium.
5 days: March 15 - 19
4:15 - 5:15
$40
Watercolor Techniques for Landscape
Instructor: Paul Allen Taylor
This class will teach the application of watercolor in the “wet on wet” to “damp on damp” condition. Students will learn how to balance the amount of water vs. paint when attempting to create a variety of shapes and textures. Gaining control of the medium will be achieved through understanding the interlocking of edges and the required moisture at that location of the paper. Thinking "shape" first will be the emphasis of this course as well as planning ahead. Subject selection and preparation before painting will be discussed.
Supply list available at registration.
samples of Paul’s work can be seen at www.paulallentaylor.com
Sat, March 6, Sun March 7
9 - 5
$120
Coming Soon...Call for class information
MULTI-AGE YOGA
ART GYM
CHILDREN’S POP UP FUN Craft Class for ages 8-12
BEGINNING CARTOONING FOR KIDS
QUILLING FOR GRADES 2 -5
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Meditation Classes
Instructor: Nanci DeLeo, Reiki Master
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Drawing a Portrait from Photographs
for beginners
Instructor: Suzi Zefting-Kuhn
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Overview of Reiki
Instructor/practitioner: Angela Tota
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Drawing and Cartooning for Beginners
Instructor: Lou Singer
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oil Painting
Replicating old master techniques with modern oil painting materials
Instructor: Rosa Montante
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paint and Discover
Ages 6 - 9 years
Instructor: Theresa Fitzpatrick
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Portraits in Nature
Instructor: Ray Easton
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Drawing 101
ages 12 and up
Instructor: Christine Waara
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loving/Healing Energy for Children
Instructor: Nanci DeLeo
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Zen Seeing, Zen Drawing
ages 12 and up
Instructor: Kristina Hutch Matthews
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Certification Classes in Reiki I
for Adults
Instructor: Nanci DeLeo
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Denim Decoupage
Basic sewing skills required
Instructor: Kristen Hallagan
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Painting Portraits with Pastels
on Velour Paper
Instructor: Joy Argento
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Plein Air Painting
Instructor: Philip Bliss
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Family yoga and creative movement
Instructor: Marcy Wing
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Painting Still Life in Oil
beginning/intermediate level course
Instructor: Bin Zhang
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Art of Paper Quilling
Beginner Class for Teens and Adults
Instructor: Alli Bartkowski
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Landscape Watercolors
for Beginners
Instructor: Teresa Bradley Barlis
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Experience the Ancient Art of Henna
ages 12 and up
Instructor: Meena Ross
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Children’s Woodworking
Ages 8 - 15
Instructors: David and Chara Dow
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Introduction to Oil Painting
Instructor: Joy Argento
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oil Painting a Still Life
(for those with oil painting experience)
Instructor: Joy Argento
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Italic Calligraphy Part 2
Instructor: Toi Clawson
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Furniture Painting Demonstration
with Diane Dowling
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Keep us in mind when you are planning your summer schedules....
Our Summer course catalogue will be available on our website in April!
Looking for a class we don’t currently offer? Let us know!
Email Kristina Hutch Matthews at kristina_matthews@me.com
The Penfield Arts Center is available for events, meetings, parties and receptions.
Call 586-5192 if you are interested in rental information.
