Description

Led by experienced instructor Ellen Gabehart, this plein air class is perfect for beginning and intermediate artists looking to improve their skills. Set in the picturesque Island Park, you will learn to capture the essence of the outdoors through sketching and painting techniques. You will have plenty of subjects to inspire your art, from the majestic trees to the flowing river to the diverse wildlife, such as geese and ducks. Each day you will receive evaluations from Ellen to help you improve your skills. Bring a sack lunch and be ready for an exciting and educational experience!

Ellen Drawing supply list: You can choose to draw with one kind of art materials or experiment with using a variety of drawing materials. Materials List: Drawing Tablet 9x12 or 11x14, Lead Pencils #2, Eraser Pearl Pink, Colored Pencils: Either Crayola, Prismacolor, or optional Watercolor pencils, Colors: Yellow, orange, red, light and dark green, light and dark blue, pink, violet, grey, black. Micron Pens: #1, 3, 5 (#8 Optional). Watercolor supply list: Watercolor paper: 90 or 140 lb. (cold press or tablet). Note: if you purchase large sheets you can cut them to smaller sizes. Brushes: 3 or 4 different sizes, 1 flat brush, 2 round brushes. Paints: Cotman (reasonable), Winsor Newton (expensive), or feel free to check other brands. Colors: lemon yellow, new gamboge, scarlet lake (light red), alizarin crimson, cerulean blue, cobalt blue, winsor blue, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, paynes grey. Note: Watercolor pencils optional. Bring pencils, eraser, paper towels or rags, Micron Pens, old toothbrush and cut up small sponges. Bring a sack lunch.

Sub-Category

Art

Location

Meet at Willamalane Adult Activity Center

Instructor

Ellen (EE) Gabehart