Watermedia and Collage Workshop
Jane Todd Butcher(306D08) Friday–Saturday, 2 sessions, April 11–12, 10 am–4 pm, GCMA Studio 4, $119 (lunch included)
Artists of all levels will be introduced to myriad approaches to creating representational collage paintings. Students will learn staining and dying techniques, working with inks and acrylics on art tissue and rice papers. Papers will be combined with watercolor or developed into collage paintings. This class emphasizes experimentation, color and design, and new ways to incorporate textures and surfaces to create exciting compositions. Materials list mailed.
Photography
Finding your Passion in Portrait Photography
Polly Gaillard Donohue(307D08) Saturday, April 12, 12:30–4:30 pm and Thursday, April 17 & 24, 6–8 pm, Studio 2, $79
Students will develop their own styles of portrait photography, especially in embracing the character of their subjects. Topics include choosing natural or studio light, backgrounds, to pose or not to pose, shooting on location, and making people feel comfortable in front of the camera. Class time will be divided among demonstrations, hands–on photography, critique and surveying the styles of acclaimed portrait photographers. Participants are asked to bring to the first class a photo of one person they want to photograph for homework assignments, someone they have easy access to outside of class, such as a child, neighbor, or friend. Bring a camera to class and be responsible for developing work outside of class in either film or digital format.
Nature Photography: Springtime in the Appalachians
Diane Hopkins–Hughs and Anne Martin(308D08) Saturday, 2 sessions, April 26 & May 24, 9 am–4 pm, meet at the art museum, $89
Put on your hiking boots, grab a camera, and join photographer Diane Hopkins-Hughs and naturalist Anne Martin to photograph Upstate South Carolina’s beautiful forests. Hikes are scheduled to coincide with the flora and fauna of spring wildflowers. The emphasis will be on seeing and composing details as well as landscape. Students should bring cameras, a bag lunch and gas money. Participants will be responsible for developing their photos outside of class in either film or digital format.
Oil Painting Techniques
Paul Flint(316D08) Thursday, 6 sessions, April 3–May 8, 6–9 pm, GCMA studio 4, $139
Combine the best of two key techniques, wet on wet and glazing, to create oil paintings with depth and dimension. Beginning to advanced students will work from still life and live models to improve their mastery of working in the oil medium. Participants will begin each painting with the wet on wet technique, and finish it the next class with glazing. Color mixing will be an on–going topic throughout the course. Materials list mailed.
Watercolor: Elements of a Spring Scene
Bruce Bunch(317D08) Thursday, 6 sessions, April 3–May 8, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, GCMA studio 4, $129
Capture the colorful essence of a spring landscape in watercolor. Students will concentrate on the use of color, light, tone, distance, shadows, textures, skies and water reflections—techniques essential to effective landscape interpretation. Artists will learn to maximize the use of both plein air sketches and photos for reference. Classes will include demonstrations, lots of hands–on time, and the opportunity to study the Museum’s landscape paintings, including examples by Andrew Wyeth. Materials list mailed.
Watercolor Workshop
Mary Whyte, Visiting Artist(300D08) Friday–Saturday, April 4–5, 9:30 am–4 pm, GCMA studios 3 and 4, $285 (lunches included)
Join Charleston watercolorist Mary Whyte as she returns to the Museum for a sixth year to teach the magic of her medium. Each day, students will work from a seated model to capture the essence of form, personality and likeness. From wash and glazing techniques to the fundamentals of mixing color and creating strong compositions, this class is a must for students of all levels. It is carefully organized to provide a foundation for the development of individual style. Students will be inspired and energized and will be treated to a focused encounter with selections from the Museum’s Andrew Wyeth collection with Mary Whyte and Museum Curator Martha Severens. Materials list mailed.
Experimental Design in Watermedia
Barbara St. Denis(318D08) Tuesday, 4 sessions, April 15–May 6, 9 am–noon, GCMA studio 4, $109
Build an exciting cache of innovative techniques and new materials while experimenting with watermedia. The relationship and impact of colors and textures will be explored and developed throughout the course. Students will discover new answers and approaches to unresolved questions in their work. Materials list mailed.
Form and Function: Home and Garden Pottery
Heather Knight(309D08) Thursday, 6 sessions, April 3–May 8, 10 am–1 pm, GCMA Ceramics studio, $169
(310D08) Thursday, 6 sessions, April 3–May 8, 6–9 pm, GCMA Ceramics studio, $169Using the pottery wheel and basic hand–building techniques, learn how to take a simple form and make it unique by drawing from personal inspiration. Projects include shapes such as flower vases and small container gardens made from red earthenware clay. Decorating techniques, including the use of vibrant low–fire underglazes, will be explored. Clay, glazes, and firings are included in the course fee.
Raku Workshop
Jay Owens(311D08) Saturday, 1 session, Saturday, May 3, 10 am–4 pm, GCMA Ceramics studio, $79 (lunch included)
Get all fired up as you create Japanese–style pottery in a flash—literally! Using this 400–year–old technique, pots are rapidly fired and removed from a red–hot kiln to achieve a variety of surface textures and finishes. Horsehair, straw and a variety of glazes will be used to achieve spectacular results. The workshop includes demonstrations, discussions and plenty of hands–on time. Each student should bring 4 bisque–fired pots to fire throughout the day. NO GREENWARE AND NO COMMERCIAL BISQUEWARE PLEASE!
Fine–Tuning the Figure: Hands, Feet, and Faces
Suzy Hart(312D08) Thursday, 6 sessions, April 3–May 8, 10 am–1 pm, GCMA studio 3, $149
Learn the intricacies and techniques necessary to accurately render hands, feet and faces in this figure study class for students of all levels. Each session will include a demonstration of a specific element for drawing the figure and will include lots of hands–on time. Students will work from a live model using charcoal, conté crayon and graphite. Materials list mailed.
Figure Drawing
Glen Miller(313D08) Thursday, 6 sessions, April 3–May 8, 6–9 pm, GCMA studio 3, $149
This continuing course is designed for students who want to explore figure drawing with instruction offered at an individual level. Each class will include 30 minutes of sketching poses and a 2–hour drawing pose followed
by a brief critique. Instruction and criticism will be based on individual skill level. Students may choose to work in charcoal, graphite or conté crayon. Materials list mailed.Drawing Workshop: an Approach to Classical Drawing
Carol Leary, Visiting Artist(314D08) Friday–Saturday, 2 sessions, May 2–3, 10 am–4 pm, GCMA studio 4, $119 (lunch included)
Sharpen your pencils and get ready to learn techniques you will use again and again to render favorite subjects in graphite. Students of all levels will be introduced to an approach that will yield less frustration, more fun and more accurate and realistic drawings. This class will help you develop the foundation for strong, exciting drawings, while discovering the specific skills necessary to draw well with confidence. Through demonstrations and individual attention, participants will learn to use light and shadow to create the appearance of three dimensions (chiaroscuro), develop precise proportions, and create accurate contours. Materials list mailed.
Figure Drawing studio
Glen Miller(315D08) Thursday, 5 sessions, May 29–June 26, 6–8 pm, GCMA studio 3, $99
Work independently in a group of intermediate and advanced students to draw or paint the human form from a live model. Students are free to choose the medium, drawing surface and technique they prefer. Each session will begin with quick gestural studies and progress to one or more longer poses. This course format does not include formal instruction and
critique. Students should bring their own materials to class.
Drawing in Pencil and Painting in Pastel (grades K–2)
Ronda Reynolds–Smith and Cynthia Caraway(319D08) Tuesday, 5 sessions, April 8–May 6, 4–5:30 pm, GCMA Youth studio, $69
Inspired by Impressionist paintings in the Museum galleries, students will create their own works of art in pencil and pastel while learning the basics of composition, light and realistic perspective. Students will sketch in the studios and outside and then develop their sketches into finished works of art. Materials included.
Young Potters (grades 3–6)
Heather Knight(301D08) Tuesday, 5 sessions, April 8–May 6, 4–5:30 pm, GCMA ceramics studio, $69
Children will learn the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel including centering, trimming and finishing. By integrating some hand–building techniques, they will create fun and functional works of art. Cups and bowls will be made of red earthenware clay and decorated with food–safe glazes. Finished pottery to be picked up Thursday, May 15, 10 am–6 pm
Materials included.Youngsters at all grade levels find inspiration and enrichment in summer art classes at the Museum of Art. Classes are stimulating and fun, and they’re scheduled in a compact format that makes it easy to plan the family vacation. Art camps at the Museum are unique because the facility offers a blended experience. Children can see original art in the galleries and then experiment in the studio with what they have learned. Select your class by rising grade level. Materials will be provided along with a Museum t–shirt and daily snack for each student.
Art for Outdoor Spaces (grades K5–5, divided by age group)
Reynolds–Smith and Cynthia Caraway(302D08) Tuesday–Friday, June 17–20, 9 am–noon, GCMA Youth studios, $98
Children will learn about 3–dimensional art while creating stained glass sun catchers, mosaic tiles, windsocks and garden sculptures. Prepare your gardens now for the wonderful creations your children will make!
Pottery for Outdoor Spaces (grades 6–9)
Brent Roberts(303D08) Tuesday–Friday, June 17–20, 9 am–noon, GCMA Ceramic studios, $98
Students will roll up their sleeves to get creative—in the garden or the ceramics studio. Using stoneware clay and high–fire glazes, participants will learn pottery wheel and hand–building techniques to create functional shapes such as birdbaths, lanterns and planters. Finished pottery to be picked up Thursday, June 26, 10 am–6 pm
Fun Approaches to Fabulous Art (grades K5–5, divided by age group)
Ronda Reynolds–Smith and Cynthia Caraway(304D08) Tuesday–Friday, June 24–27, 9 am–noon, GCMA Youth studios, $98
How many different ways can art be created? Drawn, painted, collaged and
sculpted are just a few. Using a variety of subjects, children will learn
about composition, shape and color along with a variety of ways to create
texture and excitement in their works of art.Fundamentals of Drawing (grades 6–9)
Bruce Bunch(305D08) Tuesday–Friday, June 24–27, 9 am–noon, GCMA studio 4, $98
Aspiring artists will express themselves in drawings, using pencil, charcoal, pen and ink. The class is about interpreting what is seen with the mind and eye, then expressing it in two dimensions. Originality, creativity, and fun are a MUST! Students will discover the
different techniques used to draw and develop a personal style utilizing the basic elements of shape, proportion, scale, perspective, contrast, and shading. Classes will include demonstrations, lots of hands–on time, and the opportunity to study in the Museum galleries.Colorful Creations (grades K5–5, divided by age group)
Ronda Reynolds–Smith and Cynthia Caraway(300A08) Tuesday–Friday, July 8–11, 9 am–noon, GCMA Youth studios, $98
Children will catch the spirit of art as they work extensively with color in a variety of materials. Students will have fun gaining an in–depth understanding of primary, secondary and tertiary colors while creating a series of vibrant works of art. Projects include radial chromatography pillows, papermaking, batik wall hangings and paper marbling.
Painting with Watercolor (grades 6–9)
Bruce Bunch(301A08) Tuesday–Friday, July 8–11, 9 am–noon, GCMA studio 4, $98
Splash it, wash it, lift it, pour it, dry it, feather it, wax it, sand it or add a pinch of salt for a touch of the stars. Learn just how much fun watercolors can be. This class will expose students to the many ways that artists express themselves through watercolor. Thinking out of the box is encouraged. Participants will also explore techniques and processes from the beginning pencil study to the presentation of the final painting. Classes will include demonstrations, lots of hands–on time, and the opportunity to study in the Museum galleries.
