Don’t be intimidated any longer—come learn to paint. This class will unfold the mysteries of painting by introducing students to the basics: selecting materials, setting up a palette, handling paint, and composing a picture. The class will emphasize learning to see what you wish to paint with the goal of rendering form clearly in terms of color and design. Come to the first class ready to paint.
CAW does not supply paint, brushes, or canvas. Please see the list below for what students need to bring.
School Policies
Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee.
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Term: Winter 2024
Suggested Ages: 18+
Supplies:
Student Quality Oil Paint (Winton or similar) in selected colors: Burnt Umber Burnt Sienna Cadmium Yellow Lemon Yellow Pthalo Blue French Ultramarine Cobalt Sap Green Alizarin Crimson Cadmium Red Medium Magenta Titanium White Big tube Ivory Black Mars Black Small bottle of gamsol or odorless turpentine 2 jars (Mason) Rags (old clothes scraps(rag size, literal rags(dish, bath etc, fresh rags, all are acceptable) Palette paper pad with container Palette knife (plastic) Pliers Basic slip joint pliers Combination pliers Bulldog Clips Canvas board 3 (9x12) Canvases 4(9x12 inches) Brushes (various sizes but these types should be present) -Flats -Filbert -Fan -Round -Liner Bristol Brushes (flat, round, fan)