Sierra College Continuing Education

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Fall 2009

Sierra College Rocklin Campus

Oil Painting for Beginners--Still Life

Experience the rich buttery application of this classical painting

medium. Using a photo and a classroom still life set-up, students will be led through a step-by-step process,

to create a beautiful still life painting. There will be an

emphasis on drawing and painting form and creating a

pleasing composition. Learn about drawing in perspective, the use of a

color wheel, color mixing, paint applications, tools and mediums. All

supplies are furnished. Repeat students welcome. Materials Fee $38 at class.

Saturdays, 8:30 AM - 11:30AM; 3 sessions

September 19, 26 and October 3, 2009

Instructor: Margot Comer

Location: Rocklin - Rocklin Campus - Sierra College

Oil Painting for Beginners -- Level II

Create a landscape painting depicting a place in your personal experience. Bring photographs of a favorite scene. Instructor will also have landscapes from which to choose. You will continue to learn steps required to create a good composition, drawing with paint, color mixing, value study and a variety of techniques. Students bring your own materials listed on confirmation and website.

Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM; 2 sessions

December 5 and December 12, 2009

Instructor: Margot Comer

Location: Rocklin - Rocklin Campus - Sierra College

Spring 2010

Sierra College Rocklin Campus

Plein Air Painting in Oils

Painting outdoors allows you to observe the landscape first hand, teaching you to record what you see and the feel of the moment rather than falling back on habits you have in the studio. Learn to recognize an appealing composition, the effect of light on the scene, and the use of color. The first class meeting you will get a materials list, and overview of the role of plein air painting in present day art, and instruction about how to go about painting outdoors. In the second class, we will paint a series of small canvases for color and composition with 20 minute studies working our way up to a size 9x12. The idea is to create a lot of experimental compositions, allowing us to evolve and learn faster. Some painting experience is recommended.

Dated TBD

April 2010

Instructor: Margot Comer

Location: Rocklin - Rocklin Campus - Sierra College

Oil Painting for Beginners -- Landscape

Experience the rich buttery application of this classical painting medium. Using a photo and following a step-by-step process, you will create a landscape painting with a country theme, using principals established by Russian Impressionists. Expect big brushes, big canvas, big palette, big energy and loads of information. Learn about composition, the use of a color wheel, color mixing, paint application, tools and mediums. The class is perfect for your one-time painting, or the beginning of your lifetime passion. All supplies are furnished. Repeat students are welcome. Materials: $38 at class.

Dated TBD

March 2010

Instructor: Margot Comer

Location: Rocklin - Rocklin Campus - Sierra College

Roseville Parks and Recreation at the Maidu Center

Fall 2009

Oil Painting, and Acrylics

Learn essentials in oil painting or acrylics while working on the project of your choice. Students will work at their own pace with individual instruction for each painter. Beginners and new students bring whatever supplies you have and a canvas (16x20) to the first class. Instruction in the first class will include necessary supplies; a materials list will be furnished, along with ideas on the best ways to shop. Tips will be given in each class meeting to illustrate principals of drawing, composition, color use, values and temperature. Students will benefit from individual instruction for each painter at beginner, intermediate or advanced levels.

Thursdays 1-4pm

September 10, 17, 24 and October 1 - 4 weeks

October 15, 22, 29 and November 5 - 4 weeks

Sun City Roseville

Ongoing Mondays

Painting with Oils, and Acrylics

Must be a member of Sun City Roseville Fine Arts Club (916) 771-2742

Some painting experience helpful. Four-week sessions are specific to subject matter such as landscape, seascape, still life, buildings, people, etc. Experienced painters may choose to do other subjects such as working on an unfinished painting. Work at your own pace with individual instruction for each painter at your own skill level. Tips, demonstrations critiques, or exercises will be given in each class meeting to illustrate principals of drawing, composition, use of color, value, and temperature, brush stroke, and general painting techniques.