Fall 2011 Workshops: September 6–December 19

WORKSHOPS
      WEEKEND
      YOUTH ARTS


NON-CREDIT WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

Oil Sticks: A Medium on the Go
Mela Lyman
Weekend Workshop (October 29–30)
Saturday 9 am–4 pm, Sunday 14 pm
DRW 1100-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $150
During this quick-paced workshop you will fully investigate this unique medium, which offers the freedom of drawing with the layering and blending capabilities of oil paint. Following a brief introduction to the oil stick, you will begin to explore the various qualities, uses and opportunities for creativity that this versatile medium offers, incorporating the immediacy and gestural quality of drawing with the luscious opacity, painterly application and permanence of oil paint. With still life as the subject matter and art history references as a guide, you will respond to the design elements and the layering and blending of color that the oil sticks make so available to the artist.

STEP-BY-STEP: Beginning Painting with Acrylics
Michael Wilson
Weekend Workshop (October 15–16)
Saturday 9 am–4 pm, Sunday 1–4 pm
PAI 1140-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $150
This workshop will introduce you to the materials and techniques of painting with acrylic paints. The workshop will begin with demonstrations, followed by individual and group critiques of your work as you learn how to develop a painting from start to finish. Lessons will cover blending and shading, the color wheel, using value, hue and chroma, shapes and composition, as well as the tools of the trade such as brushes, mediums and painting surfaces.

STEP-BY-STEP: Beginning Painting with Oils
Michael Wilson
Weekend Workshop (October 22–23)
Saturday 9 am–4 pm, Sunday 1–4 pm
PAI 1141-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $150
This workshop will introduce you to the materials and techniques of painting with oil-based paint. The workshop will begin with demonstrations, followed by individual and group critiques of your work as you learn how to develop a painting from start to finish. Lessons will cover blending and shading, the color wheel, using value, hue and chroma, shapes and composition, as well as the tools of the trade such as brushes, mediums and painting surfaces.

The Body in Question: Drawing and Painting
Patrick Carter
12 weeks (September 17–December 10)
Saturdays 1–4 pm
DRW 4094-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $530
The human body is an infinite source of inspiration and a subject expressed in innumerable styles and media. In this workshop, we will attempt to gain new insight into the human form by exploring traditional, expressive and experimental approaches to drawing and painting the body. The workshop will be built around individual concerns, issues and personal sensibilities with the nude model as a foundation and point of departure. Throughout the workshop we will refer to a varied group of artists such as Francis Bacon, William Beckman, Richard Diebenkorn, Lucian Freud, Alberto Giacometti, Henri Matisse, Nathan Oliveira and other contemporary artists who have found new inspiration in this timeless subject. Bring materials of your choice (charcoal, water-based paint, oils, etc.) and be prepared to work at the first meeting.

Just Paint
Abby Zonies
10 weeks (September 24–December 3)
Saturdays 9 am–12 pm
PAI 1085-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $440
Delve into paint and color. This class is for students who desire to loosen up and paint with bravado. In this class we will explore a "painterly" application of paint to the canvas and we will explore color as a means of description, expression and metaphor. We will consider color theory and its practical application to painting. Color will be made less intimidating by utilizing the three primary colors to understand how color works, with an option to expand from there. Students will be able to improve their observational skills working from an object a day, or develop their own personal imagery. Materials and techniques of painting will be reviewed. We will look at many contemporary painters and make trips to the museum. Group discussions and reviews of the work will be held with the class. This class is open to beginners and students with previous experience seeking to become bolder, more confident painters.

Portrait Drawing
Patrick Carter
12 weeks (September 17–December 10)
Saturdays 9 am–12 pm
DRW 1050-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $530
The portrait is essential to virtually every form of fine art, from painting and sculpture to video and photography. Portraiture tells us about a particular individual while revealing something universal. In this course, you will learn technical, organizational, spiritual and philosophical skills basic to any work of art. The initial objective is to produce a physical resemblance to the model, and then to progress toward exposing the elusive "other" inner life (sometimes at the expense of physical likeness). Although this workshop focuses on drawing, you will explore several approaches to portraiture using charcoal, graphite, acrylics, ink washes and water-based paint.

YOUTH ARTS
The following workshops are designed for high school students who are preparing a portfolio for college or other purposes. High School students are able to take all non-credit workshops and 2-credit courses at a 25% tuition discount.

Portfolio Lab
Lizi Brown, Tom MacIntyre, and Admissions Staff
12 weeks (September 17–December 10)
Saturdays 9 am–12 pm
HSP 1025-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $350
Portfolio Lab is for high school students interested in putting together a first-rate portfolio for college admittance into an art school or program. In this workshop you will acquire skills in numerous disciplines, gain self-confidence around your own creative process and strengthen your portfolio. At the first session, admissions professionals and faculty members will meet one-on-one with you to organize your existing work and define areas in which you should bolster your portfolio and create more artwork. Over the next 10 weeks, you will concentrate on 2D (drawing and painting) and digital media (video and digital photography). You will spend five sessions on each area. Through challenging studio assignments and class discussions you will advance your technical skills while experiencing the intersection of disciplines as part of the artmaking process. In the final sessions, all students, faculty and admissions professionals will gather to view your work. Through small and large group discussions you will learn how to define your areas of interest and styles of work and how to talk about your work. We will discuss documenting your artwork and how to contact art schools, as well as other logistics related to the application process.

Weekend Portfolio Lab
Sarah Peck and Visiting Artists
Weekend Workshop (October 1–2)
Saturday 9 am–4 pm, Sunday 1–4 pm
HSP 1012-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $150
Even for the most talented artists, compiling a solid portfolio of work can be daunting. Come spend a weekend at SMFA meeting with experienced professionals who can help you polish and bolster your art portfolio. A member of SMFA's Admissions Office will be there to guide you alongside trained artists with knowledge of 2D, 3D, and digital media. This seasoned group of instructors will be available to review your work, help you clarify your goals, and show you how improvements can be made. Through conversations and exercises, you will finish the weekend well on your way to having a solid, dynamic art portfolio that represents the best of your abilities.