Classes for 2023 (More coming soon)
Oil Painting
Painting with a Palette Knife
Impressionism
Instructor: Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti-Hooper
Time: 9-11:30 AM
Dates: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9
Level: Beginner, Intermediate or advanced artists welcomed
Cost: Members $150; Nonmembers $170
Class Size: Min 4, Max 8 students
Come join the exciting medium of oil painting—tradition or water-based. The choice of most of the masters. And YES-IT IS SAFE. I’ll show you how. Oil gives you the advantages of time to change what you’ve painted, additives to speed up drying time, rich, vibrant colors and much more. We will look at the properties of oils, all materials, and help you understand what your paints can do for you and further your art goals. I will send a supply list. Bring your supplies and let’s have fun.
Impressionism
Painting with a Palette Knife
Impressionism
Instructor: Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti-Hooper
Dates: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20
Time: 9-11:30 AM
Level: Beginner, Intermediate or advanced artists welcomed
Cost: Members $150; Nonmembers $170
Class Size: Min 4, Max 8 students
They rocked the art world in Europe and America!!! They created a new way to see and paint. Come join us and learn techniques of the impressionists painters that can enhance your art. You can use oils, tube acrylics or watercolors. Bring your supplies and pictures or set-ups and be prepared to paint from the 1st class
Painting with a Palette Knife
Painting with a Palette Knife
Painting in Different Color Schemes
Instructor: Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti-Hooper
Time: 9-11:30 AM
Dates: Feb 23, Mar 2,9,16,23,30
Level: Beginner, Intermediate or advanced artists welcomed
Cost: Members $150; Nonmembers $170
Class Size: Min 4, Max 8 students
Create exciting paintings using only a palette knife and oils [traditional or water soluble], or tube acrylics or tube watercolors. You can paint as much texture as you want or render smooth surfaces. AND all cleanup takes is a paper towel. Bring your own supplies/pictures or set-ups. Come and join the fun.
Painting in Different Color Schemes
Painting in Different Color Schemes
Painting in Different Color Schemes
Instructor: Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti-Hooper
Time: 9-11:30 AM
Dates: Feb 27, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3
Level: Beginner, Intermediate or advanced artists welcomed
Cost: Members $150; Nonmembers $170
Class Size: Min 4, Max 8 students
What colors should I choose?
How can I make the painting look cohesive??
What is that color anyway???
These are some of the questions artists ask.
Color is a fascinating but it is often elusive This 6-week course offers some answers by exploring local and perceived color and understanding the basic schemes of color and how to use them in a painting to achieve cohesiveness. We will review basic color properties and mixing colors. Then segue into color schemes such as, monochromatic, analogous, complementary, split complementary and others.
Creating Alcohol Ink Tiles
Painting in Different Color Schemes
Paint, Paint, Paint (Thursday Class)
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Instructor: Linda Fossum
Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12
Time: 9:30 am to 12 pm
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Cost: Members $180; Nonmembers $200
Class Size: Min 4, Max 8 student
Supplies: Included
Explore the wonderful, rich colors of alcohol ink as you create your own unique, decorative alcohol ink tiles. You will learn 4 different methods of applying alcohol ink to tiles. Each method results in a unique, exciting looks, flowers, abstracts, landscapes, and more. After demonstrations at the beginning of each session, you will practice the method demonstrated using the inks, tools, and tiles provided.
At the end of this class, you will have learned about and experimented with tools, tips, and techniques to create your own alcohol ink tiles at home. You will have enough experience to continue creating alcohol ink tiles on your own. You will also take home five unique decorative tiles created by you. All supplies are provided.
Paint, Paint, Paint (Thursday Class)
Painting in Different Color Schemes
Paint, Paint, Paint (Thursday Class)
Instructor: Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti-Hooper
Dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18
Time: 9-11:30 AM
Level: Beginner, Intermediate or advanced artists welcomed
Cost: Members $150; Nonmembers $170
Class Size: Min 4, Max 8 students
What would you like to learn??? Come paint in a relaxed class atmosphere and paint in YOUR medium, at YOUR ability level, from YOUR subjects and in YOUR style. Instruction is individualized. The goal is to take you from where you are closer to where you want to be with your art.
Paint, Paint, Paint (Monday Class)
Paint, Paint, Paint (Monday Class)
Paint, Paint, Paint (Monday Class)
Instructor: Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti-Hooper
Dates: April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22
Time: 9-11:30 AM
Level: Beginner, Intermediate or advanced artists welcomed
Cost: Members $150; Nonmembers $170
Class Size: Min 4, Max 8 students
What would you like to learn??? Come paint in a relaxed class atmosphere and paint in YOUR medium, at YOUR ability level, from YOUR subjects and in YOUR style. Instruction is individualized. The goal is to take you from where you are closer to where you want to be with your art.
Mastering the Elements Weekend Workshop (SOLD OUT)
Mastering the Elements Weekend Workshop (SOLD OUT)
Mastering the Elements Weekend Workshop (SOLD OUT)
Instructor: Harold Frontz
Dates/Times: Saturday Nov. 12 from12-6pm and Sunday, Nov. 13 from 9am - 4pm
Price: Members $130, Non-Members $150
Class Size: Minimum 6, Maximum 10 (This class is full - waiting list only)
Description: This workshop is designed for artists of all levels who wish to advance their understanding of painting the more common elements found in the environment including trees, water, clouds, ground planes, and artificial structures. Each element is broken down into easy to understand step-by-step painting techniques that include drawing, composition, values, color properties, and brush work. The workshop features handouts, demonstrations, and individual attention focused on each participant’s unique needs. Although landscape painting will be emphasized, the painting principles can also be applied to other subjects.
Paint, Paint, Paint - 6 Week Class (SOLD OUT)
Mastering the Elements Weekend Workshop (SOLD OUT)
Mastering the Elements Weekend Workshop (SOLD OUT)
Instructor: Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti Hooper
Dates: Thursdays November 10, 17, December 1, 8, 15, 22
Time: 9:00 -11:30 AM
Price: $150 Member, $170 Nonmember
Class Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 8 students (this class is full - waitlist only)
Prerequisites: None
Description: Designed for beginner, intermediate or advanced students. What would you like to learn? Come paint in a relaxed class atmosphere and paint in YOUR medium, at YOUR ability level, from YOUR subjects and in YOUR style. Instruction is individualized. The goal is to take you from where you are closer to where you want to be with your art.
Oil and Acrylic Painting - 5 Week Class (SOLD OUT)
Oil and Acrylic Painting - 5 Week Class (SOLD OUT)
Oil and Acrylic Painting - 5 Week Class (SOLD OUT)
Instructor: Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti Hooper
Dates: Mondays Nov. 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Price: Members $125, Nonmembers $150
Class Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 8 students (this class is full - waiting list only)
Prerequisites: None
Description: This class is designed for beginners and intermediate students. Come join the exciting mediums of oil painting—tradition or water-based OR acrylic painting, OR both. Oils ARE SAFE.
Oil gives you the advantages of time to change what you’ve painted, additives to speed up drying time, rich, vibrant colors and much more. Acrylics dry quickly so you can easily correct, have vibrant color, but dry darker than mixed, have additives to slow the drying time.
We will look at the properties of both mediums, all materials, and help you understand what your paints can do for you and your art goals.
Individual Painting Instruction
Oil and Acrylic Painting - 5 Week Class (SOLD OUT)
Oil and Acrylic Painting - 5 Week Class (SOLD OUT)
Instructor: Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti Hooper
Dates/Times: One-hour one-on-one lessons by appointment
Price: Members $25, Nonmembers $30 per hour
Description: This is a unique opportunity to have an individual session with a master teacher. Sometimes one needs focused work in drawing, or painting in any media. Other times, one needs critique. This might be the perfect time for you to have 100% of the instructor’s attention and guidance. Beginner, intermediate or advanced are welcome. Bring your supplies and pictures. All one-on-one sessions must be prescheduled. The instructor will contact you to set up a specific date and time for your session. For more information about the instructor visit: Hooperart.com