LifeLong Learning to present series of summer art classes
The LifeLong Learning Organization of San Marcos will present a series of in-person and online summer art classes beginning July 7.
Course 1. Ink and Watercolor: People, Places and Things
This course will span five Wednesdays: July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4, at the San Marcos Rec Hall, located behind Lions Club tubing. The location allows for social distancing. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the fee is $50.
In this course, students will build lively drawings with ink, watercolor and touches of gouache. They will explore various techniques for building imagery with qualities of line, graded and layered washes and the expressive use of color. Students will also learn to simplify visual information, interpret values, mix colors, imply texture and embrace a spontaneous approach.
Required supplies:
Watercolor brushes — synthetic or sable in various round sizes No. 4, No. 6, No. 12, No. 18 for example. Students are encouraged to bring a Quill Mop brush if they have one. (These are expensive, but they hold a lot of water.)
Watercolor paper: 9x12 watercolor tablet (either hot or cold press)
Watercolors
Either tube or pan colors: Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean blue, burnt umber, burnt sienna, raw sienna, Cadmium red hue, Cadmium yellow hue, yellow ochre, Lemon yellow, Cobalt blue hue, Paynes Gray, Winsor Violet, Perylene Green; Titanium White GOUACHE small tube (also called Permanent white)
Other Supplies include: Hard board on which to tape your paper; Black Fine liner pens: buy a set or get a 0.1, 0.3 and 0.5 (Sakura, Staedtler, Pilot, or other); Brush Pen: black; pencil HB or 2B; kneaded eraser; sharpener; painters’ tape or Washi tape; water jar; paper towels; mixing tray/palette with multiple wells
Presenter Roxana (Roxy) Tuff is a metalsmith and illustrator who holds a BFA in Painting and Drawing and a MFA in Painting. She has taught in the art studio area at Texas State for 14 years and for Life-Long Learning for 6 years.
There are three ways to register for courses held at the San Marcos Activity Center:
1. Online: at sanmarcostx.gov/activesmtx , click on “Activities” then “See All Categories.” “Senior” will lead to the registration page.
2. Physically at the San Marcos Activity Center or
3. By Calling 512-393-8280
For more information email Marianne Reese at lifelonglearningsm@gmail.com or call at 512.216.6427.
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