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05/16/08

SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS’ SCHOOL WEEKEND WORKSHOPS at PHOENIX ART MUSEUM

Scottsdale Artists’ School is continuing its series of weekend workshops at Phoenix Art Museum this summer. In each workshop, instructors will select several museum masterpieces as reference and inspiration for specific workshop topics. After viewing and learning about the artworks, students will return to the studio for hands on experience with the same principles and techniques employed by the masters. No experience required for any workshop. Materials for each workshop are included with tuition, but all students should bring a sketchpad and pencil. Sessions meet from 10am-4pm each day unless otherwise noted. To register for any of these workshops, call Scottsdale Artists’ School at 480-990-1422 or go online to www.ScottsdaleArtSchool.org. Classes are listed under semester 2008 Local Offsites.

June 21-22, 2008
Introduction to Sculpture-Bas Relief
Jerry Cox
$170 for Museum Members
$200 for non-members

Enter the wonderful world of clay sculpture! In this beginning level class, students will learn how to create a simple bas relief sculpture. A bas relief sculpture is one in which the subject (figure, landscape or still life) projects slightly from the background. There are special techniques for creating a three-dimensional sculpture on a two dimensional surface, and the instructor will show you how to do it. The class will also tour Phoenix Art Museum and look at several bas reliefs in its collection.

July 19-20, 2008
Beginning Drawing
Larry Charles
$150 for Museum Members
$180 for non-members

Learn how to transfer what you see onto paper! Even if you’ve never tried to draw before, this class will help you have success from the very beginning. Students will get a chance to explore various drawing techniques and different methods for getting a realistic image. There will be instructor demonstrations and hands on practice.

August 30-31, 2008
Introduction to Oil Painting
Carrie Curran
$170 for Museum Members
$200 for non-members

Learn the basics of working with oil paints! You’ll get to experiment with mixing colors, painting on a canvas board, and creating a simple still life painting. Students will learn the process of creating an oil painting, from composition and blocking in shapes, to using colors, values, and brushwork to make an image have excitement and depth. If you have always wanted to try oil painting, this fun introduction is a great way to get started!
 
3720 North Marshall Way | Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 | (480) 990-1422 | (800) 333-5707