ANNOUNCING SPRING CLASSES 2010

• More Abstraction in Watercolor
10 AM to 1 PM Wednesdays, March 17, 2010
$290.00 per person, 8 sessions through March 18, 2010
1 person signed up: George Zimberg

Because of the popularity of the winter class, more abstract techniques and the painters that made them famous will be introduced in the continuation of more abstraction in watercolor. We left off with the urban landscapes of the 1970's. We'll return to their roots in the thirties and cover new avenues in the nature of abstraction—moving away from reality into a new structure. Principles of composition will be explored each week with experiemental techniques including spatter, salt, alcohol, imprinting, and pouring. Reductive techniques and the building up of glazes will expand any artist’s vocabulary. Abstraction can range from the most calculated of compositions to the most expressive of possibilities. This is the class to explore the entire range. A materials list will be online when at least three students have enrolled.

• The Lost and Found Edges of Watercolor
10 AM to 1 PM, starting Thursdays, March 18, 2010 OR
6 PM to 9PM, on Thursday Evenings starting the same date
for those with some watercolor experience
$290.00 per person, 8 sessions through May 6, 2010
Morning session: 1 person signed up; Jen Dembinski
Evening session: 1 person signed up: Kathy Kaminski

Whether you are working on a portrait, a landscape or an abstract painting, watercolor has a unique ability to create a variety of edges. Both clean lines and soft edges will be explored from a technical perspective. What about how those change a composition? How does a confident handling of a brush loaded with color change from the soft, filmy quality of a lost edge on wet paper. Each week, technical exercises will be covered before we begin a painting. Color principles will be covered to increase the painter's confidence with a brush. A variety of papers will be used to explore how paint handles on various surfaces. A materials list will be online when at least three students have enrolled.

• Semi-Private Oil Painting Techniques
10 AM to 1PM, starting Friday, March 19, 2010
$350.00 per person, 8 sessions through May 7, 2010
Be the first to sign up! ONLY TWO STUDENTS

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 techiniques of painting. Through simple still-lifes and the possibility of a model, each week new approaches to this classic medium will be explored. Since this is a semi-private class, it will only go if two people sign up. Excellent preparation for a summer experience, painting on location. A materials list will be online when students have signed up.

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 in the 29 Central Street have only six (6) students per class so please be sure to register early. If demand is high for a particular class, we may take up to ten (10) students and hold the class in a larger space in Woodstock. You will be contacted should that happen.

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. No space will be reserved without full payment in advance.

Can't commit to a full season of classes?
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. 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: acc@comptonart.net

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.