Acrylic and Oil Painting

Instructor:  Bill Greet

Students may choose to concentrate on oil or acrylic painting in this ongoing class.  Students will learn painting techniques in addition to color theory, composition, and brush techniques.  A variety of subject matter will be used, including still life and landscapes.  Individual student projects are also encouraged.
 

Mondays 7-9pm

September 13, 20, 27            $30 Members/ $40 Non-Members

October 4, 18, 25                   $30 Members/ $40 Non-Members

November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29     $50 Members/ $60 Non-Members

December 6, 13, 20               $30 Members/ $40 Non-Members

January 3, 10, 24, 31             $40 Members/ $50 Non-Members

February 7, 14, 28                 $30 Members/ $40 Non-Members

March 7, 14, 21, 28                $40 Members/ $50 Non-Members

April 4, 18, 25                  $30 Members/ $40 Non-Members

May 2, 9, 16, 23              $40 Members/ $50 Non-Members

Price per month

Oil Painting Supply List

 Tools & Stuff

For painting surface 16"x20" Stretched Canvas or Canvas Panel

Brushes and painting paraphernalia are limitless from rubber bands to grasses etc., but a suggested list would be:

A Series of small firm bristle brushes:

2 #4 Bright Bristle brush

1 #8 Long Bristle brush

#4 flat (sable or badger)

Set of nylon brushes, pointed and flats; available at JoAnn's and Michael's

1 Small natural sponge (not elephant ear)

a cheap 1.5" Hardware store economy brush is useful

Table style easel is satisfactory

Roll of paper towels or wiping cloths (preferred)

1 large pallet or a covered deviled egg tray (Rubbermaid) for storing paint once out of the tubes.

Paints & Other Stuff

Brush cleaner (Windsor & Newton)

Provide a screw top jar and a plastic pot scrubber

Supply of Turpenoid (Do not purchase Odorless Turpentine)

Alternatively, Paint Thinner. Provide metal cups for Liquid.

Acrylic Painting Supply List

Tools & Stuff

For painting surface select either a sheet of W/C CP paper or a canvas of your choosing. Preferred surface is a 140lb D'Arches W/C Block, stretched or anchored to a stable board, (light weight ceiling tile) tip: ask for broekn one, you may get it for a little or nothing. Canvas- Cotton Duck as sold. Don't Gesso.

Brushes and painting paraphernalia are limitless from rubber bands to grasses etc., but a suggested list would be:

A Series of small firm bristle brushes:

Loew Round 5 & 2

#6 or #8 Round pointed bristle brush

#4 flat

1" Aquarelle W/C brush will produce a chisel edge

a cheap 1.5" Hardware store economy brush is useful

1 Small natural sponge (not elephant ear)

1 large pallet or a covered deviled egg tray (Rubbermaid) for storing paint once out of the tubes.

Table style easel is satisfactory

Roll of paper towels or wiping cloths (preferred)

Set of nylon brushes, pointed and flats; available at JoAnn's and Michael's

1 Roll of masking tape

Water bucket preferably one which protects splashing or surrounding areas. I suggest you use a used one gallon milk container. Cut a some-what oval hole (large enought to allow sufficient room for your hand) in the upper portion of the jug leaving room for 1/2 gallon of water.

Paints & Other Stuff

Manufacturers of paint are numerous and I must admit to favorites in many brands, but for this list we should limit discussion to one brand, name LIQUITEX.