Clarity begins with understanding the basic breakdown of a painting. It means learning to truly see your work — to be aware of your composition and the relationships within it. It requires adjusting to color, recognizing its subtle nuances of intensity. By observing the harmony of color, you can build upon it with excitement and intention.
Participants will learn the process of breaking things apart and putting the puzzle back together — leaving some elements out while adding new shapes, values, and colors. It is through this process of subtraction and addition that a painting finds its strength and clarity.
Maximum 12 students
$205 DCA Members – $250 Non-Members
Saturday & Sunday (10:00am – 4:00pm)
Session:
April 25 & 26 | Register
Great compositions can be a mystery. This class will explore the dynamics of the picture plane: abstract shapes, subject matter, highlights and details. Working from their own photographs, the student will design a number of different compositions before applying pastel. Katie will have informative critiques that are essential in a good art class.
Minimum 6, Maximum 12 students
Materials: Material list available upon registration
$175 DCA Members – $215 Non-Members
Friday & Saturday (10am – 4:00pm Each Day)
April 10 & 11 | Register
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**Supply lists for classes may be obtained from the Dorchester Center for the Arts. We recommend that you order your supplies at least ten (10) days prior to the first class. Shop at Dick Blick or go to smile.amazon.com and enter Dorchester Center for the Arts as your supported charity. DCA will receive a donation from your purchase price at both of these sites! For more information call the Center at (410) 228-7782.