WINTER CLASSES 2012

•ABSTRACTION TO REALISM IN WATERCOLOR

10 AM to 1 PM OR 6 PM to 9 PM Wednesdays held at ARTistree
January 18, 2012 through March 7, 2012
$290.00 per person, 8 sessions
Six people are signed up for the daytime class! Thanks, Nancy Judge, Jane Curtis, Patsy Highberg, Trish Compton, Joan Oppenheimer and Judy Manley.

Abstract techniques and the painters that made them famous will be introduced in the early weeks of this class yet how did the urban landscapes of the 1970's, minimalism of the '80's and '90's bring us full circle back to academic realism? We'll paint our way through some of the theories and philosophies that have guided many painters back to an academic approach. Principles of composition will be explored each week with experimental techniques including mark-making, spatter, salt, alcohol, imprinting, glazing and pouring. Reductive techniques and the building up of glazes will expand any artist's vocabulary. This is the class to explore the entire range and offer a new appreciation for your own style within the scope of work.A materials list will be online when at least three students have signed up.

•OIL PAINTING TECHNIQUES

10 AM to 1 PM Thursdays, January 19, 2012 through March 8, 2012
for beginners or experienced painters
$290.00 per person, 8 sessions
Be the first to sign up!

Oil painting is a medium rich in possibilities. Techniques of layering paint in glazes versus a direct approach with a loaded brush and everything in between makes this the perfect class for someone needing clarification and direction in the techniques of painting. Through simple still-lifes and the possibility of a model, each week new approaches to this classic medium will be explored. For those wishing to work in alkyds, water-soluable oils or acrylics, guidance will be given individually. However, this is predominantly a class for those wishing to study oil painting.

*DAY PLAYERS, are welcome if we reach our minimums of 5 students per class!
Stay tuned if you can't commit to a full season of classes by checking this website and call the studio to reserve a "pay as you go" option for the class.

After the first class is in session, if we have a minimum of three signed up and the class is not at capacity "Day Players" will be welcome at the classes held at both spaces. E-mail notice will be sent to you as soon as we know if there is space in a given class and you can call if you are interested in signing up for a few classes at $45 per class. All calls are usually returned within 24 hours and email is a sure fire way to let us know you want to register for a class: info@comptonart.net

How to Sign up for these classes?

1. Call (802) 457-2020 or email info@comptonart.net to check for space availability before the start of classes. Classes are now being held at ARTistree—Woodstock's Art Center in the building with Purple Crayon on Route 12 just north of the village. This spacious classroom space has easy parking, street-level entrance and is able to accommodate 8-10 students in the class.

2. As soon as I have confirmed your space via phone or email, send your check for the full amount to Compton ART, P. O. Box 162, Woodstock, VT 05091to hold your space. You may date the check for April 10 since no checks will be cashed until we know the classes will run. No space will be reserved without full payment in advance.

Refunds are given only if there is a student waiting to fill the class space, which there often is. If cancellation happens after the first class starts and there is a student to take your place, you will be refunded a pro-rated amount based on the student's availability.