OS Open Studio

No INSTRUCTOR
OS-DEC
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
12/6/23, 12/13/23, 12/20/23

2023-2024

Open Studio

You are invited to use our studio space on Wednesdays from 1-3:30pm to relax and work on your painting. Bring your friends and meet new ones, bring your art supplies and piece you are working on or a fresh canvas to start something new. You can paint and socialize in a room without worrying about making a mess in your home. You are welcome to use our easels and tables; however, we do ask that you bring something to cover our tables so we do not have to keep replacing the plastic that already covers them.

Preregistration is recommend as space is limited and there is no prorating or combining of months. The Member and Non-Member Fees listed below are for the month the artist has registered for regardless of how many sessions she/he attends.

If a person wishes to “pay as you go” the fee for Members will be $20 Per Session and Non-Members will be $25 Per Session providing there is space available. Paying by the month will save you $5 per session.

CLASS SHEET

PES-903-COL
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
12/12/23 TUE
Create a Collage of Your Own Subject

Description
Artist, Marjorie Pesek, will teach you her exciting collage technique of Layered Imagery. Students with any level of artistic talent will see their creative side emerge. By cutting and assembling together images you select from magazines, you will recreate your own version of your beloved pet, your favorite flower, toy, car or any subject you would like into a unique piece of art.
Each registered student will be asked to email a photo of the subject they would like to create, 10 days prior to class to mepesek@aol.com and select either an 11” x 14” or 16” x 20” canvas. Marjorie will sketch their subject onto the canvas and bring with her to class. Students should be sure there is a clear central subject in their selection (people portraits are not encouraged) and to bring more small photos of their subject to class.

All Supplies Will Be Provided – Come Join the Fun!

CLASS SHEET

FULL – CALL FOR WAIT LIST

CUN-703-CLAY

1/5/24 1/12/24 1/19/24 1/26/24 FRIDAYS 9:00 AM 12:00 PM

Description

This class is geared toward the absolute beginner or for those with some experience who need more direction and extra practice before joining an intermediate class. The focus will be on the basic technics of creating a vessel on the wheel, however, a small class size will ensure individual attention so each student can proceed according to their ability. By the end of the session, you will have the solid foundation and skills to throw on the wheel and an introduction to various glazing technics. Clay, firing, and glazing are included in the price of the class. Tools will be on hand for use during lessons. Gear up for fun, dress casually, bring an old towel, 1 gallon bucket with lid and apron, pull back long hair, and trim your fingernails!

Skill Level: Beginner

CLASS SHEET

RYA-902-BW

Days:  Jan 5, 2024 Friday 10am-4pm

Material Fee of $10 included in price.

Description

Using the “flat reed over under” basket weaving technique each student will complete a basket in the course of this workshop. Material Fee included in tuition covers reeds and seagrass.

Supply List: Flat head screwdriver small, Tape measure, Clothespins, Pad & pencil, Heavy-duty scissors, Towel, Tweezers. Bring a box lunch as we will take a short break during class.

Skill Level: All Levels

Class Sheet and Supply List

PRA-503-OIL
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
1/8/24, 1/15/24, 1/22/24, 1/29/24 MON

Description

INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED and BEGINNERS ..

WELCOME ALL..

It is a renewal to be in class with all levels of ability and understanding of the process..

The passion of the advanced transfers to the beginner, and both inspire and grow the process.

Goals of class:

* for individual student to gain greater understanding of the process (at their personal level)

* to learn the difference between blending and brush work, learn to make Brush Strokes

* to learn to mix color on the palette and on the canvas

(as we learn about value, color, edges, air, space)

* learn the differences of perspectives: linear, value, color,

* learn TO THINK LIKE AN ARTIST

* learn the DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PAINTER AND AN ARTIST

“I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT COMMUNICATION WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL STUDENT”

CLASS SHEET AND SUPPLY LIST

O’N-402-DR

10:00 AM-12:00 PM

1/8/24, 1/15/24, 1/22/24, 1/29/24 MONDAYS

Description

This course will focus on the fundamental principles of contour, value, and composition, utilizing a variety of methods and materials. Class structure will include handouts, discussion, image presentations, drawing from still life and photographs, and critique. It is designed to create strong foundations for the beginner, but can benefit the experienced artist seeking to reconnect with the fundamentals and/or refine their work habits.

CLASS SHEET AND SUPPLY LIST

MCC-701-CLAY

Jan 9, 10, 11, 2024 TU-TH 9am-4:30pm

Description
Paper-clay artist Cory McCrory is escaping the cold of Chicago to bring her whimsy to Marco Island. Learn how Cory uses different techniques to make her fun and colorful ceramics. In this class, we will use slabs to make a whimsical salt and pepper shaker set and a medium sized chip and dip set. Cory generously shares her endless tips and insights from working with paper clay over 25 years.
Paper clay allows us to push the limits of clay. It’s perfect for the multi piece project. Make work thinner and lighter with more detail than ever.

Skill Level: Handbuilders Advanced Beginner and Up

WORKSHOP CLASS SHEET AND WORKSHOP TOOL LIST

CHI-101-WC-BEG

TUES  Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024

9am – 12pm

Description
These watercolor classes are for beginners with no experience in watercolor. Learn the basics and have a great time in the process. This class will cover choosing paint, paper and brushes. Color mixing, gradation and value will be addressed and worked on in a practical manner. You will learn each part of the process in a simple, organized way. At the end of four weeks you should have three paintings to show for your efforts.

CLASS SHEET AND SUPPLY LIST

SHA-754-ST

9:30 AM-12:30 PM

1/9/24 1/16/24 1/23/24 1/30/24 TUE

Description

Students may bring a work in progress or start something new and try working with alabaster, soapstone, or what stones that are available for purchase from the Art Center. This class is for students who would like to learn the basics of taking away material as an introduction to a three dimensional object in the round or a bas relief. The objective of this class is to create your own sculpture and will emphasize creativity. The instructor will discuss what a sculpture is and what makes a good sculpture. There will be explanations of different stones, hardness, durability, and which tools to use. There will also be more insights on how to carve, finish and polish sculptures with new techniques. Students will leave with their own original sculpture, and feel more confident in carving with stone.

New This Season: Joel will be offering his Stone Sculpting class on Tuesdays AND Thursdays. Sign up for one or both classes for double the time to work on your project! See our website or our Adult Education Schedule & Program Guide for our complete schedule.

CLASS SHEET

HUD-901-SCU

Jan 9, 2024 Tuesday

12-3pm

Description
Using artists’ modeling paste, you will learn how to “sculpt” on canvas. This isn’t just for abstract work – anything can be sculpted. If you paint in a more realistic style, this will give a 3D look to your piece. Students will learn by sculpting an object selected by instructor. This class doesn’t involve any painting (that comes later) – it’s just informative and fun!
Open to All Student Levels

CLASS SHEET AND SUPPLY LIST

GAR-301-ABS

Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024 TU 1-4pm

Description
Ignite your creativity in this playful abstract painting class. Students will experiment with acrylics, acrylic mediums (gels and texture pastes), collage and mark-making tools. Anne will offer many exercises designed to explore the elements of art and different approaches to start an abstract painting. Let your imagination flow while expanding your artistic techniques and developing a new visual language of your own. This class is designed to add new techniques to your existing painting skills or begin your journey into painting (all levels welcome).

CLASS SHEET

DAV-401-DR

WED Jan. 10, 2024 9:30am-3:30pm

Description
This simple one-day workshop on drawing will walk you through many of the “basics” of drawing. Whether a refresher or the first drawing class you have ever taken, it will make sense and help you have a better understanding of drawing. Developed by the many requests of painting students, Douglas has assembled all the basic areas of drawing and the things he thinks you need to know to make your paintings better and to correct problem areas that might come up in your work. Some of the basics of composition and general sketching to get shapes and proportions correct, massing in large shapes, simple easy to understand perspective for landscape/seascape, understanding and tackling the task of drawing the various ellipses on vases, pitchers, bowls and plates for floral/still lifes, point-of-view, contour line, figure and how to build into a streetscape and get the scale correct, and the checklist of what to look for when trouble shooting a painting and a drawing problem.
The entire class is done with pencil in your notebook/sketchbook. Lots of presentation, demo and workbook-type exercises to help you understand and comprehend these basics. A great class by itself to feel better about drawing or great to go with Douglas’ landscape/seascape and floral/still life class/workshop

CLASS SHEET AND SUPPLY LIST

EIL-201-ACR/OIL-IA
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
1/11/24, 1/18/24, 1/25/24, 2/1/24 THURS

Description

This class is designed to expand your unique talent through individual and group critiques. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace and to bring examples of work to help express future goals and expectations. Come prepared to work on your choice of subject matter using references or sketches if applicable.

CLASS SHEET AND SUPPLY LIST

DAV-503-OIL-WS

Mar 5, 6, 2024 TU-W 9:30am-3:30pm

Description Brand New Workshop!

Class will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to seascapes, beaches and dunes. Learn how to build the wave, capture the motion of the sea and better understand the colors in the sand. After the basics are covered, we will start by painting a wave and several seascapes, beaches and dunes in various atmospheric conditions throughout the 2-day workshop. For those who have studied with Douglas before, this overview of principles is always a good review, and no matter what the subject, these principles are key, and new discussions and tips are added each season. Each day’s demo will include simple discussions on composition, massing, building form, light and shadow, near and far, capturing and developing atmospheric distance, and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts his work entails.
Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend the preparation/ set up to prepare to paint in the studio. Students will work on small canvases, and the emphasis will be on capturing the time of day, atmosphere, the break of the wave and the various atmospheric conditions. Depending on the skill level of each student, students are able to grow and develop at a rate that is to their comfort. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student begin to reach the preliminary goals they are striving to meet. Plan to produce several studies and at least one or two larger paintings. Douglas will provide photos to paint from. Plan to bring notebook/sketchbook and enjoy some demos, along with some great stories to help you remember these principles that are the foundation of Douglas’ teaching.

Class Tentative Outline:

Day 1 1st hour: Welcome/Overview of Class. 2nd hour: Discuss principles and mix palette. Lunch: Brown bag. Afternoon: In studio.
Day 2 Morning: In Studio. Lunch: Brown bag. Afternoon: In Studio.

CLASS SHEET AND SUPPLY LIST

CLASS IS FULL

EIL-101-WC-AL
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
1/11/24, 1/18/24, 1/25/24, 2/1/24 THURS

Description
These classes will build individual skills and confidence. While not geared as a ‘paint along’, basic techniques and color will be discussed and demonstrated. Still life will be available as well as painting from photos. Critiques and individual attention will encourage students to work in a diverse manner while progressing at their own speed and developing the unique style of an individual, not the instructor. Suited for all levels of instruction.

CLASS SHEET AND SUPPLY LIST

Introduction to Clay: The Basics All Levels

NOR-702-CLAY
9am-12pm 1/15/24 1/16/24 1/18/24 (SEE BELOW FOR FRIDAY TIME) 1/30/24
M,TU,TH,F*,TU
1-4pm 1/19/24

Description
Come play in the mud and learn about turning mud into stone. Newbies and those with experience alike can come learn or brush up their skills through a combinations of demo’s and hands-on projects. The classes will include basic hand building techniques, clay preparation, proper use of equipment and tools, studio safety and etiquette. Plan on completing three to four projects such as bowls, plates/platters, mugs and an extruded vase. The final class will be dedicated to glazing all your creations. Tuition includes clay, glazing and use of basic tools.
Skill Level: All Levels

CLASS SHEET

PES-904-COL
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
1/16/24 TUE
Collage: Pick and Create

Description
Artist, Marjorie Pesek, will teach her exciting collage technique of Layered Imagery. Students with any level of artistic talent will see their creative side emerge. By cutting and assembling together images you select from magazines you will create your own unique piece of art.
Each registered student will be asked to select a subject from the list below 7-10 days prior to class. Marjorie will sketch the subject on a 9” x 12” canvas for each student to complete their collage during class.
List Alligator Basset Hound Butterfly Cat Dolphin Giraffe
Horse Manatee Owl Panther Pelican Sea Turtle

All Supplies Will Be Provided – Come Join the Fun!

CLASS SHEET AND LIST SAMPLES

BLA-301-WS
9:30 AM-3:00 PM
1/18/24 THUR

Description
Enjoy a day of working with basic shapes as well as your creative shapes to be combined in your painting. Versatility, color, size, and your imagination all play into your composition. Our focus will be abstract; however, all subject matter can be included.
Bring your lunch, as we will break for 1/2 hour.

BLA-301-WS Jan 18, 2024 9:30am-3pm $105 $130
BLA-304-WS Mar 15, 2024 9:30am-3pm $105 $130

CLASS SHEET AND SUPPLY LIST

Days: JAN 19,2024 9:30am-3:30pm

Material Fee of $80 included in price.

Description

Intro to Acrylic Pouring: Get ready to unleash your creativity and embrace the messiness!  Join us for the Messterpiece Theater, an introduction to Acrylic Pouring workshop.  Acrylic pouring is a versatile painting technique that involves pouring acrylic painting onto a canvas or board.  In this class, you’ll learn a variety of paint pouring techniques while having a blast!  You’ll be provided with four canvases to practice and perfect your pouring skills.  Acrylic pouring allows artists to create unique and vibrant poured paintings with various patterns and effects, making it a rewarding and experimental form of art.  Impress your family and friends and let your imagination run wild!

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED

CLASS SHEET 

VRE-CLAY-703

Jan 22, 25, Feb 8, 2024 M,TH,TH 9am-12pm

Description
Hand-build a curvy-rimmed bowl from a rolled and compressed slab. Glaze with multiple glazes. End up with a fun large glazed bowl and learn the principals of proper clay preparation for increasing clay strength and reducing cracks, manipulation of supports for slump-forming clay, and glazing with multiple glazes for a flowing effect.
Students should bring wood, metal and silicone ribs, sharp knife, and a small sponge to class.

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Hand-Building Skills

CLASS SHEET

PAL-701-CLAY

Jan 22, 23, 26, Feb 2, 2024 M,TU,F,F 1-4pm

Description
I am intrigued by nature and especially the beautiful reefs of the world. In this class, you will learn how to make a detailed reef with other sea creatures. I will teach how to make a swimming ray, starfish and other interesting under the sea details. Depending on how quickly you work, you may have time to make two of these lovely pieces.
We will glaze our pieces with Stroke and Coat, this will allow for a very detailed piece in the colors which you select.

Skill Level: Beginner Up

CLASS SHEET

DAV-502-OIL-WS

Jan. 25, 26, 2024 9:30am-3:30pm

Description Brand new Workshop!

This exciting and fun class will cover the basic principles of oil painting specifically with regard to painting mangroves. After the basics are covered, we will start by painting some basic mangroves and their roots and move up to more complicated groupings of trees and their reflections throughout the two days. For those who have studied with Douglas before, this overview of principles is always a good review, and no matter what the subject, these principles are key, and new discussions and tips are added each season. Each day’s demo will include simple discussions on composition, massing, building form, light and shadow, near and far, capturing and developing atmospheric distance, and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts his work entails.
After a brief morning intro and adequate time to mix and set up the palette, Douglas will demo a simple mangrove and let the class follow along. Much time will be allowed for individual discussion and review in a systematic rotation.
Various mangroves and their reflections will be painted over the 2-day workshop and some incredible paintings will be accomplished. Depending on the skill level of each student, students are able to grow and develop at a rate that is to their comfort. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student to begin to reach the preliminary goals they are striving to meet. Plan to produce several paintings. Plan to bring notebook/sketchbook and enjoy some demos along with some great stories to help you remember these principles that are the foundation of Douglas’ teaching.

Class Tentative Outline

Day 1 1st hour: Welcome/Overview of Class. 2nd hour: Discuss principles with demos to explain ideas and concepts. 3rd hour: Mix Palette (Strings of color/organize your palette). Lunch: Brown bag. Afternoon: Demo in classroom on how to paint various mangroves.

Day 2 Morning: Demo in classroom on how to paint various mangroves. Lunch: Brown bag. Afternoon: Paint mangroves in studio. Last hour: Group work from past 2 days and positive constructive critique with the focus on future and how to apply materials learned in workshop

CLASS SHEET AND SUPPLY LIST

INE-901-IWJ

JAN 25, 2024

10AM-4PM THUR

Description

This is a great class for beginners (yes, you can do it!), as well as accomplished painters looking for a fun way to find new images, and loosen up. Learn some easy decorative lettering, drawing and watercolor techniques, composition and more. You’ll go home with your own journal full of images from the Botanical Garden and plenty of ideas for more.

What is an “illustrated journal?” It’s a small book of watercolor paper in which you record images and text around any theme. Traditionally used to record memories while traveling, your journal can also record family memories, images of your hometown, favorite recipes, visits to restaurants, any theme that gets you into action. Turn your journal into a work of art!

You’ll be amazed at how much you can accomplish!

Students will meet at the Naples Botanical Garden entrance at 10am. Car Pooling will be available by contacting Hannah prior to the class date. Email hannah@tidewater.net or call 207-380-4334. There may be an additional entry fee if there are not enough Garden members or passes.

“For the joy and delight of your soul!”  Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

CLASS SHEET AND SUPPLY LIST

Thursday January 25, 2023 6pm-8pm

Acting for Commercials Workshop

Have you ever watched commercials and thought, hey I can do that!

Here is a great workshop that will give you the basics and will get you started with an award winning international casting director. Right here on Marco Island.

 Commercial Workshop, we will cover slating, one-liners and / monologue copy. 

• How to present yourself right off the bat in your slate as first impressions are crucial in the commercial world (a commercial needs to convey a very specific thing to its audience in a matter of seconds and so do you!).
• How to prepare sides before auditioning.
• How to break down the copy in order to understand what is most important to the client and how best to deliver that.

 We will go through lighting, sound and all that will make virtual auditioning a breeze. re : props, wardrobe , backdrop.

All will receive commercial copy(script) prior to class.

POW-902-TH

The Business of Acting

Saturday January 27,2023 1pm-3pm

The Business of Acting Workshop

• The Actor’s Toolkit (Headshots, Resume, Reel – what you need and how to improve it)
• The Actor/Agent relationship (how to be your agent’s GO TO person, how to build trust, what your agent really wants from you, your responsibilities vs. their responsibilities, etc.)
• How to obtain an agent or manager
• Correct billing for film, television, commercial, and theatre credits
• Union vs. non-union
• Tapings – what’s required and how to get your tape noticed!
• Casting websites – how to maximize your presence
• Online submissions – what makes a casting director choose your friend and not you
• Contracts (how to read them, what to look for, how often you’re agreeing to things you never meant to)
• Buyout terms
• Rate vs. usage (how to know if it’s a project worth doing)
• Industry terms explained (right to work state, in-perpetuity, first refusal, avail, B-roll, etc.)
• How things really work on the casting side
• PLUS a Q & A session!  Get your personal questions answered!

BEC-701-CLAY

Jan 29, Feb 1, 5, 12, 2024 M, TH, M, M 1-4pm

Description
Sharpen your creative potential with shapes efficiently made with the extruder. In this project focused class, using stoneware clay and hollow forming dies, you’ll learn how to build functional pottery such as a butter dish, a pair of salt & pepper shakers or a casserole. Advanced students are encouraged to create sculptural forms such as architecturally inspired teapots and lidded containers. Glazing at last class session using studio glazes. Bring your own tools. Limit 6 students
Skill level: Recent clay experience suggested

CLASS SHEET

HER-901-BAT

Jan 30-31, 2024 TUE-WED 9:30am-4pm

Material Fee of $50 included in price.

Description
Traditional batik enhanced with Japanese tools and processes. Design and dye 3 silk scarves or 3 small silk paintings. Finished dyed silk will be washable. No experience necessary. $50 materials fee includes 3 silk scarves, wax, dyes and use of tools. Finished projects will be ready to be picked up approximately 10 days after the workshop ends. Instructor will take home to steam and process your projects to be permanent and washable.

ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED

CLASS SHEET