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“Artful Wednesdays with Tom Hlas - May 2021”
May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2021
(Taught online via Zoom)
"Adventures In Mixed Media Collage Paintings"
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
April 13 – June 15, 2021
(Taught online via Zoom)
NOTE: A Curriculum Course of the West Hartford Art League (WHAL)
Program Description
10 Weekly Classes in Five Main Parts
The goal of this course is to create mixed media paintings in a minimum size of 12" x 12". Using acrylic painting techniques, layering and collage, we'll work together to make paintings, based on design and composition principles, in a style that seems natural to you. Through demonstrations, we'll explore a variety of GOLDEN products that may be unfamiliar to you and that you may want to later add to your arsenal of art supplies. We'll work on the paintings during class as well as between classes as homework.
Part 1: Design and Composition (Black and White)
Part 2: Make Your Mark (Color and Mark Making)
Part 3: Layering with Collage
Part 4: Creating Texture
Part 5: Acrylic Skin Application
Materials List:
– GOLDEN Soft Gel Gloss (8 oz. or larger)
– Gloss Medium (8 oz. or larger)
– Gesso (white or black)
– 12" x 12" Wood panels, Masonite Panels or Cradle Boards (at least three)
– At least two larger Wood Panels, Masonite Panels or Cradle Boards (for example 12" x 16", 16" X 20" or 20" x 24" NOTE: You can also have the panels cut from 1/4" birch plywood
– Heavy paper at least 12" x 12" (for example, watercolor or mixed media paper)
– Acrylic paints in a variety of colors including black and white
– Paint brushes (synthetic) in a variety of sizes, including one that is 1"-2" wide
– Cutting mat, if you have one
– Scissors
– X-Acto knife
– Palette (painting) knife or similar tool
– Graphite pencil
Tuition:
$245 - Tuition
$225 - WHAL Member Tuition
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“Artful Wednesdays with Tom Hlas - May 2021”
May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2021
“Artful Wednesdays with Tom Hlas - April 2021”
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NOTE: A Curriculum Course of the West Hartford Art League (WHAL)
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