Quail Creek Fine Arts Painting Club Catalog

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1 Quail Creek Fine Arts Painting Club Catalog F a l l t h r o u g h W i n t e r / S p r i n g Quail Creek Creative Arts and Tech Center: Home to the Fine Arts Painting Club Catalog Highlights: Detailed listing of classes, workshops, and seminars Year-at-a-Glance, Studio Schedule Club Information

2 Table of Contents Year-at-a-Glance Page 3 Studio Schedule and Contact Info Page 4 Fall 2016 Come and Try It Workshops Page 5 Fall 2016 Classes & Workshops Page 6 through Page 16 Winter 2017 Come and Try It Workshops Page 17 Winter 2017 Classes, Workshops, Seminars Page 18 through Page 29 Club Information Page 30 Check for updates to this catalog. Find It By Medium Acrylic Painting Only Pages 13, 19, 29 Acrylic and/or Watercolor Painting Together Pages 7, 14, 18, 25, 26 Watercolor Painting Only Page 15, 20, 27, 28 Drawing Pages 8, 24 Mixed Media Pages 21, 22 Pastel Painting Pages 10, 23 Oil Painting Page 6 2

3 Year-at-a-Glance: Club Schedule For Quail Creek Fine Arts Painting Club members there is something happening throughout the entire calendar year, but the bulk of our programs occur during the October through April time period. Here is an overview that will help you use this online catalog. Updates to the catalog occur on a regular basis. Fall 2016: We kick off the year with the Come and Try It workshop series. These appear on Pg. 5 in the catalog, followed by Fall offerings in date order. Classes usually last several weeks or more. Workshops and Seminars are shorter in duration. The Plein Air Group schedule for the year is located on Pg. 12. Winter/Spring 2017: After a holiday break, the Come and Try It workshops repeat and classes, workshops and seminars begin again. The Winter/Spring section of the catalog begins on Pg. 15. We slow down in the summer when many members are away, but offer a few informal workshops and classes that will be announced via our newsletter or website as they are scheduled. The catalog concludes with general club information. The painting club: providing creative opportunities for Quail Creek residents. Year-at-a-Glance: Schedule October Come & Try It Series Fall Classes Start Member Meeting Plein Air Group January Come & Try It Series Winter Classes Start Workshops/Seminars Member Meeting Plein Air Group April Classes Continue Member Meeting Plein Air Group July Summer TBA November Classes Continue Member Meeting Fall Festival Plein Air Group February Classes Continue Workshops Member Meeting Plein Air Group May Classes End August Summer TBA December Fall Classes End Silk Scarves Wkshp Member Meeting March Winter Classes End Watercolor Seminar Member Meeting Plein Air Group June Summer TBA September Summer TBA Check for updates to this catalog. 3

4 Open Studio All clubs in the CATC Building are required to have a trained monitor on duty whenever members are present. The QCFAPC shares the Fine Arts Studio with two other clubs. See the schedule below. Clubs must make time available for open studio during which members can work on their own projects. Given the limited number of hours the painting club has exclusive use of the studio, our large membership, and the full schedule of classes, the club has chosen a unique approach to ensure members have plenty of choices for open studio time. During all of the hours the club has the room, two tables are set aside for open studio use. This means even when classes, workshops and seminars are occurring, members can use these two designated tables for their own purposes. Open studio is not a way to take a free class, audit a class, or do any activity that takes away from the needs of students and teachers. Teachers serve as monitors for classes and have the right to ask anyone to leave the open studio tables, or to move as needed to another table. Open studio means you come and go as you please. Use it. Enjoy it. Don t be afraid to come in when classes are underway, just be respectful of your fellow painters. The painting club relies on volunteers like Ric for everything we do. Fine Arts Room Schedule Only the times shown in green are designated for exclusive use by our club. The time shown as unscheduled means all three clubs can use the room, but monitors for each club have to be present. Since most painters prefer not to work when the gourd club equipment is in use, we do not provide a monitor for unscheduled time. There are some evening hours not currently in use. If members have an interest in having the room open on Monday or Friday evening, please contact the president. Board Members and Volunteers QCFAPC Board Members (until November 2016) Acting President: Dusty Friedman dusty.quailcreek@gmail.com Past President: Steve Piepmeier piepsmail@aol.com Vice President: Mike Spanopoulos michaelspanopoulos@cox.net Secretary: Susan Branch sgbranch51@yahoo.com Treasurer: Jean Pastore jeanpastore@msn.com CATC Committee: Mike Spanopoulos michaelspanopoulos@cox.net Membership: John O Rourke QCFAPCmembership@gmail.com Volunteer Positions Window Display: Steve Piepmeier Calendar and Scheduler: Cindy Albert Publicity: Lynn Meier Website: Jim Hall Librarian: Mike Spanopoulos Monitor Coord: Mike Spanopoulos Newsletter and Catalog: Lee Asbell 4

5 Come and Try It Workshops Fall 2016 The Quail Creek Fine Arts Painting Club provides members with a unique opportunity twice each year (October 2016 and January 2017) to try a new art medium without making a large investment. From Thursday, October 6th through Friday, October 14th, a series of introductory workshops will be offered. The club supplies everything the student will need, including professional instruction, for the modest cost of $20 per workshop. In each workshop there will be hands-on time with the supplies and techniques of that medium. Small class sizes ensure plenty of individual attention and a relaxed learning environment. Take one workshop or take them all. It s your choice, but remember these are for newbies and not for those with any experience in the given medium. A full schedule of classes will follow these sampler workshops. Students learning a new medium Come and Try It Workshops Title Date Time Teacher Come and Try Acrylic Thurs 10/6 9:30AM-12:30PM Susan Branch Come and Try Pastel Wed 10/12 9:00AM-12:00PM Sheridan Shimp Come and Try Watercolor Fri 10/14 9:00AM-12:00PM Jean Pastore Level: Students must be absolute beginners in the medium. Fee: $20 Per Workshop. Members only. Two drop cloths or plastic sheets (plastic tablecloths work great) Something to protect your clothing Paper towels Registration: Contact the teacher(s) of the workshop you want to take. Space is limited. Members only. Registration begins September 15th. Susan Branch (acrylic) sgbranch51@yahoo.com Sheridan Shimp (pastels) sheridan.shimp@gmail.com Jean Pastore (watercolor) jeanpastore@msn.com Additional Information: Students are requested to arrive fifteen minutes before class begins. All workshops are held in the Fine Arts Studio. Student work from

6 Advanced Oil Painting Class Students who have moved beyond the basics of oil painting will appreciate this very focused learning opportunity. Seasoned instructor and artist Debbie O Rourke will make use of a broad array of tools and techniques including photo manipulation using Photshop Elements and other photo editing programs. Students must be able to edit and print their own photos. Each student will work on their individual projects, identifying areas where instruction is needed. Small class size and a positive environment ensure personalized growth and development for each student. Detail from Eight Seconds by Debbie O Rourke. Oil on canvas. Advanced Oil Painting Class with Debbie O Rourke Date: October 7, 2016 through December 9, 2016 Time: First three Fridays each month, 9AM-12PM Instructor: Debbie O Rourke Medium: Oil Level: Advanced. Contact the instructor before registering. Must have instructor approval to take this class. Fee: $20 per class, members only. Registration: December 1, 2015 for members, Jan 1, 2016 for non-members. Sign up via with the instructor at dorourke12@mac.com (preferred) or call Debbie O Rourke Debbie has been a painter for over forty years, starting with painting on fine china and progressing to pastels and oil painting. An instructor for more than twenty years, Debbie enjoys teaching more than anything. Bring whatever supplies you already have Color wheel Value Chart 16 X 20 Linen canvas Photoshop Elements program installed on your home computer Empire Ranch by Debbie O Rourke 6

7 Beginning Watercolor or Acrylic Painting Class Have you always wanted to learn how to paint? This is the class for you. Teacher Joyce Finn offers beginner students a structured introduction to the basics of painting using your choice of either watercolor or acrylic paints. This class begins with hands-on exercises that build skills such as how to set up a composition, how light and shadows work, perspective, color and more. Students will use the skills from these exercises to begin working on their own paintings. Oneon-one instruction is provided. Artist and teacher Joyce Finn with her display at the annual fall festival Beginning Watercolor or Acrylic Painting with Joyce Finn Date: October 10, 2015 through October 31, 2016 (four weekly sessions) Time: Mondays, from 1:00PM until 3:00PM Instructor: Joyce Finn Medium: Acrylic and Watercolor Level: Beginner Fee: Members $10 per session ($40 for four sessions). Non-Members $12 per session ($48 for six sessions). Register in advance with the instructor. Fees are due at the first session. Registration: Registration begins September 20th for members and September 25th for non-members. Contact Joyce Finn at Joyce Finn Joyce studied at the London School of Art and Cal State University. After a career as a professor at the University of California, Riverside, she became an art instructor for adult education. Joyce has won many awards at local art shows in Southern California, including the prestigious Grumbacher Award. Watercolor Supplies List Acrylics Supplies List Pencil Pencil Ruler Ruler Eraser Eraser Container for water Container for water Scissors Canvas boards 11 X 9 (4) WC Brush (2) Flat top brush 1 and 2 Acrylic Brush Flat top brush 1 & 2 WC Brush (1) pointed brush #8 Acrylic Brush pointed brush #8 1 sheet of paper 20 x 30,140lb Cold Press Trowel painting knife Pallette with lid 12 x 16 Paper plates for mixing colors Gator board or acrylic cut to 15 x 20 Acrylic Paints: 10 binder clips Cadmium Red Watercolor Paints: Alizarin Red Alizarin Crimson Payne s Grey Cadmium Red Medium Yellow Med Yellow Windsor Blue Ultra Blue Burnt Sienna Burnt Sienna Sap Green Payne s Grey White (large size) 1 Tube White Gouache Paint 7

8 This Drawing Class is For You! Yes, you can learn to draw. This class is for those wanting to learn basic drawing skills and also for those with some experience. The instructor will help you learn, starting from wherever you are in your art knowledge. Each week new techniques will be introduced. You will be guided through activities to build your drawing abilities using the drawing tools of your choice. No prior experience is needed. Come and enjoy drawing in a friendly learning environment with the right guidance and instruction to help all levels succeed. Detail of a drawing by Lila Hauge-Stoffel This Drawing Class is For You! with Lila Hauge-Stoffel Date: October 17, 2016 through December 5, 2016 (eight weekly sessions) Time: Mondays, from 3:30PM until 5:30PM Instructor: Lila Hauge-Stoffel Medium: All Drawing Media Level: All Levels Welcome Fee: Members $20 per session ($160 for eight sessions). Non-Members $22 per session ($176 for eight sessions). Fees are due at the first session. Registration: Opens September 15 for members, September 20th for non members. Register via with Lila Hauge-Stoffel at lstoffel@loretel.net. Maximum number of students is 24. Beginning students may want to start with 2B or 3B drawing pencils, a white eraser, a ruler, and drawing paper. Students with prior drawing experience can use whatever materials they prefer such as graphite pencils, colored pencils, pastels, pen and ink, water-soluble colored pencils, markers, etc. Lila Hague-Stoffel Lila has a M.A. in Art Education and a M.F.A. in Studio Art. She has taught in the U.S.A. and abroad. Lila loves drawing with a variety of media and paints with watercolor. Drawing by Lila Hauge-Stoffel 8

9 Art Appreciation Class in Regional Galleries Learn the basics of art appreciation with experienced instructor, Lila Hauge-Stoffel, in a fun, informative manner as you visit local art galleries. The first session of class will focus on the basics of art appreciation and on helping students get the most out of the gallery visits that will follow over the remaining class sessions. Students will learn to read the narrative qualities of a work, identify various styles, interpret the content of the work and to make informed judgements about the work you will see. Students will become comfortable and confident discussing the work of other artists as well as their own artwork. No prior art knowledge is needed. Bring a friend and prepare to have fun. Detail from a painting by member Steve Piepmeier Art Appreciation Class in Regional Galleries with Lila Hauge-Stoffel Date: October 18, 2016 through November 22, (six sessions) Time: Tuesdays, 1:00PM to 3:00PM Instructor: Lila Hauge-Stoffel Level: No experience needed Fee: Members $20 per class ($120 for six sessions), Non-members $22 per class ($132 for six sessions). Location: Kino Conference Center (Kino Room) for the first session only. Remaining classes will meet at gallery locations to be announced at the first class. Registration: Contact Lila Hauge-Stoffel at lstoffel@loretel.net to register. Class size is limited to fifteen students. Fees are due at the first meeting. Small Notebook Pen Lila Hague-Stoffel Lila has a M.A. in Art Education and a M.F.A. in Studio Art. She has taught in the U.S.A. and abroad. Lila loves drawing with a variety of media and paints with watercolor. 9

10 Pastel Pleasures and Treasures Class Join teacher and artist Nanci Sheppard for an indepth exploration of chalk pastels. Students will work from photos and in the great outdoors. Subjects will include landscapes, portrait, human figure, and animals. Topics will cover value, color, and composition. While all levels are welcome, absolute beginners should take the Come and Try It session (see pg. 5) first. Have fun, get positive feedback and one-on-one attention as you enjoy the thrill of pastel. Detail of a pastel painting by Nanci Sheppard Pastel Pleasures and Treasures Class with Nanci Sheppard Date: October 19, 2016 through December 14th, 2016 (8 sessions) Time: Wednesdays, from 9:00AM until 12:00PM (no class on 11/23/16) Instructor: Nanci Sheppard Medium: Pastel (Chalk only, not Oil Pastel) Level: All Levels. Absolute beginners should take the Come and Try It pastel session before taking this class. See page 5. Fee: Members $12 per class ($96 for 8 sessions). Non-Members $15 per class ($120 for 8 sessions). Fees are due at the first session. Registration: Registration begins September 15th for members and September 25th for non-members. Sign up with Nanci Sheppard via at nanciwshep- 2468@gmail.com or by phone at Nanci Sheppard An artist since age 3, Nanci was educated at Pasadena City College. She is a member of the Santa Rita Art League and the Tucson Pastel Society. Her work has been shown in galleries and art shows in Arizona and Oregon. Floor and table coverings, plastic sheets preferred Aluminum foil to protect easels Bring an easel if you have one. The club has a limited supply of easels, available on a first come, first served basis Hard Pastels: bring a few such as Nupastel or Faber Castel for drawing Soft Pastels: bring a range of all colors. Do not bring oil pastels. Sanded Paper: Wallis, Art Spectrum, Canson or Uart Black and Toned Paper: does not need to be sanded. Paper: 1 sheet of 140-pound cold press 80 grit sandpaper 9 X 12 piece (or larger) of gatorboard Baby wipes 1 cup of cornmeal sealed in a ziplock baggie Masking tape (do not bring blue painters tape) 12 Ruler Kneaded eraser Hard backing of some type that you will tape work to Stiff painting brush, 1-inch maximum size Notebook and pencil 10

11 Mat Cutting Class One of the benefits of being a member of the QCFAPC is being able to use the club s beautiful mat cutter. In order to use the mat cutter, instruction is required. Once you are certified, members can reserve a time for exclusive use of the mat cutter. When you learn to cut your own mats, it improves the presentation of finished work and saves you the expense of paying for custom mats. Whether you want to sell your work or just keep it for your own enjoyment, a professional mat adds value to your art. Artist and teacher Jean Pastore using the mat cutter Mat Cutting Class with Jean Pastore or Debbie O Rourke Date: October 2016 through April 2017, third Monday of the month only Time: Third Monday of the month from 6:00PM to 9:00PM Instructor: Jean Pastore or Debbie O Rourke Medium: N/A Level: All levels welcome Fee: Members: $25.00 per class. Members only. Registration: By appointment only. Sign up by at jeanpastore@msn.com or by calling Jean at Jean Pastore Jean is a watercolor artist who has studied under well-known instructors for twenty years and has taught watercolor classes for over ten years. See her website: www. jeanpastore.com 11

12 Plein Air Painting Group Plein Air painting began as a revolutionary idea in 19th-century France. The term en plein air describes the act of painting outdoors using direct observation of light. The QCFAPC Plein Air Painting Group has an exciting season of paint outs planned. Dates for each event are located to the right and times may vary as the seasons change. Details of each month s paint out will be published in the club newsletter. Occasionally, plein air events will be timed to capture special events such as sunrise, moonrise, or a sunset. Club members will be notified by with details. Beautiful southern Arizona locations will provide the backdrop for painting the wonders of nature. Plein air paintout at the mission in Tumacacori Plein Air Painting Group Date Location Coordinator Tues. 10/25/16 Empire Ranch Debbie O Rourke dorourke12@mac.com Tues. 11/15/16 QC Sales Ctr. Karen Halbert Karen.halbert@gmail.com Tues. 1/17/17 DeGrazia TBA TBA Tues. 2/21/17 Tumacacori Don Novakowski dnovak2724@gmail.com Tues. 3/21/17 Sabino Canyon Greg Hill Go2ghill@gmail.com Tues. 4/18/17 Patagonia Lake TBA TBA Time: Varies with the season. See newsletter for details. Coordinators: See above. Contact Debbie O Rourke if you can be a coordinator. Medium: All mediums welcome Level: All Levels. No experience required. Join any or all sessions. Fee: Free unless the group hires an instructor Location: Locations vary and may require carpooling to offsite venues. Registration: See monthly newsletter for details. Painters are expected to bring all materials and supplies for the medium of their choice. This includes water. Have fun painting with others in the great outdoors. Plein air painters show at Whipple Observatory 12

13 Adventures in Acrylic Painting Whether you are a beginner in acrylics or a more experienced painter, teacher Susan Grace Branch will help you learn and grow as an artist. Beginners will learn stepby-step how to turn a blank canvas into a completed painting. Experienced painters will be able to expand their skills. Topics include composition, creating perspective and depth, color, techniques, and media. A brief demo each week will cover a variety of topics. Learn, explore, discover and have fun in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Details from recent works in acrylic and mixed media by Susan Grace Branch Adventures in Acrylic Painting with Susan Grace Branch Date: November 3, 10, 17, December 1,8,15 (six sessions) Time: Thursdays, 9:30AM to 12:30PM Instructor: Susan Grace Branch, M.F.A. Medium: Acrylic Level: All Levels Welcome Fee: $12 per class for members ($96 for eight sessions) or $18 per class ($144 for eight sessions) for non-members. Fees are pay as you go. Registration: Maximum number of students is 8. Registration opens October 1. Sign up by at sgbranch51@yahoo.com Paints: Heavy Body Paints I suggest Golden Heavy Body Acrylics, 2 oz. tubes or Atelier Interactive 80 ml tubes. I suggest Arizona Art Supply in Tucson or Dick Blick online. Michael s and Wal-Mart are additional sources. Susan Grace Branch Susan is an experienced teacher with a M.F.A. I have been painting with acrylics for over eight years. My aim is to help learners explore and develop their skills and creativity in a gentle and supportive atmosphere. The creative process should be enjoyable and relaxing and result in paintings that expand our appreciation of life. Burnt Sienna Cobalt Blue Ultramarine Blue Burnt Umber Hooker s Green Yellow Ochre Chrome Green Oxide Cadmium Red, Medium Paynes Grey Cadmium Yellow, Medium Titanium White Brushes: I suggest Princeton Series 6300 for acrylics. They should be long handled and suitable for using with acrylic paints. As a minimum please bring: Flat, size 12 Filbert, size 6 Bright, size 8 Round, size 4 1 Bristle brush from the craft section Flat Palette: E-Z Clean Palette 12 inches by 16 inches for color mixing Palette knife: 3-inch trowel (the pointy kind) Color wheel Bring in your current work, or blank canvases or blank canvas panels Please bring two drop cloths (plastic table cloths), a hair dryer, rag for your brush, large water jar or plastic container, paper towels, spray bottle for spritzing paint, aluminum foil to protect the easels, apron or shirt to protect your clothes. 13

14 Acrylic and Watercolor Workshop Class This class will be familiar to experienced Quail Creek painters. For many years, Joyce has created a welcoming home for artists who are already working in either acrylic or watercolor. Designed for students who have progressed beyond the beginner level, each class starts with a brief demo or lecture. This is followed by time for everyone to work on projects in their preferred medium. Joyce provides one-on-one instruction tailored to the needs of the individual artist. Detail from a painting by Joyce Finn Acrylic and Watercolor Workshop Class with Joyce Finn Date: November 7th, 2016 through December 12th, 2016 (six weekly sessions) Time: Mondays, from 1:00PM until 3:00PM Instructor: Joyce Finn Medium: Acrylic and Watercolor Level: For those with some experience. Must be comfortable working on your own. Fee: Members $40 for six sessions. Non-Members $60 for six sessions. Fees are due at the first session. Registration: Registration begins October 1st for members and October 8th for non-members. Contact Joyce Finn at Two drop cloths or plastic sheets (plastic tablecloths work great) Foil to cover the easel if you use a club easel. Club easels are available on a first come basis and include both floor and table style. All materials needed for the project of your choice.. Joyce Finn Joyce studied at the London School of Art and Cal State University. After a career as a professor at the University of California, Riverside, she became an art instructor for adult education. Joyce has won many awards at local art shows in Southern California, including the prestigious Grumbacher Award. Big Red by Joyce Finn 14

15 Watercolor Success: Creating Stronger Paintings Class Looking to get to the heart of what makes a great watercolor painting? Join teacher Jean Pastore for this five-week class that offers essential lessons, not complex theories. Enjoy painting a wide variety of subjects while learning composition, design, color theory and watercolor techniques. Work from your own photos or use the instructor s, and follow along with step -by-step directions Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with lots of personal attention. Detail from a watercolor painting by Jean Pastore Watercolor Success: Creating Stronger Paintings Class with Jean Pastore Date: November 11th through December 16th, 2016 (five sessions) Time: Fridays, 12:30PM to 3:30PM Instructor: Jean Pastore Medium: Watercolor Level: All levels are welcome. Class is tailored to those who have had at least some experience using watercolor. As long as space is available, you can join the class at any time. Fee: $20 per class for members. $22 per class for non-members Registration: Registration begins October 1 for members, October 8 for nonmembers. Maximum number of students is 15. Contact Jean via at jeanpastore@msn.com or calling her at Plastic sheet to cover table and/or floor Your own watercolor brushes, paints, papers, and miscellaneous supplies will be adequate for this class. Jean Pastore Jean is a watercolor artist who has studied under well-known instructors for twenty years and has taught watercolor classes for over ten years. See her website: www. jeanpastore.com Detail from a painting by Jean Pastore 15

16 Silk Scarf Adventure Workshop Join member artist Janet Brown for this fun one-day workshop in the traditional Japanese art of dyeing silk scarves. The focus of the workshop will be on the shibori technique of arashi, in which the fabric is bound to a pole and then scrunched up prior to applying the dye. Once Janet demonstrates the technique, each student will have the opportunity to create two scarves of their own. Time permitting, the serti method of silk dyeing will also be shown. This involves the use of a resist applied to the fabric and then dyed. The end result allows for images to appear on the fabric. Create your own beautiful dyed silk scarf Silk Scarf Adventure Workshop with Janet Brown Date: December 11, 2016 (one session) Time: Sunday, 9:00AM to 3:00PM with a break for lunch Instructor: Janet Brown Medium: Dyeing silk scarves Level: Beginner Fee: $50 for members and $60 for non-members Registration: Sign up by with Janet at jebrown@csuchico.edu or call Please bring the following: 2 rolls of dental floss (waxed) An apron if you have one Plastic Gloves Plastic Sheet or Drop Cloth to cover the floor An old, ratty paintbrush(es) 1/4 to 1-1/2 the stiffer the better, if you have one Susan Grace Branch Janet Brown Susan A retired is instructor an experienced of nursing, Janet with began a M.F.A. working My teacher aim with is silks to help and learners dyes seven explore years and ago. develop She enjoys their skills and teaching creativity people in a new gentle skills and supportive and believes atmosphere. that everyone, The creative regardless process of their should previous be enjoyable art experience, and relaxing can have and result success in paintings dyeing scarves. that expand our appreciation of life. All other supplies will be provided. Each participant will complete two silk scarves approximately 8 X 50 inches in size. Additional blank scarves will be available for purchase during the workshop. Materials to dye a small piece of stretched silk will also be available for those participants who have the time and desire. For more information please contact Janet Brown via at jebrown@csuchico.edu 16

17 Come and Try It Workshops Winter/Spring 2017 The Quail Creek Fine Arts Painting Club provides members with a unique opportunity twice each year (October 2016 and January 2017) to try a new art medium without making a large investment. From Wednesday, January 18th through Friday, January 20th a series of introductory workshops will be offered. The club supplies everything the student will need for the modest cost of $20 per workshop. In each workshop there will be hands-on time with the supplies and techniques of that medium. Small class sizes ensure plenty of individual attention and a good learning environment. Take one workshop or take them all. It s your choice, but remember these are for newbies and not for those with any experience in the given medium. A full schedule of classes will follow these sampler workshops. Pick a new medium to explore, then follow up with a class. Come and Try It Workshops Title Date Time Teacher Come and Try Pastel Wed 1/18 9AM-12PM Sheridan Shimp Come and Try Watercolor Thurs1/19 9AM-12PM Jean Pastore Come and Try Acrylic Fri 1/20 9AM-12PM Level: Students must be absolute beginners in the medium. Fee: $20 Per Workshop. Members only. Two drop cloths or plastic sheets (plastic tablecloths work great) Something to protect your clothing Paper towels Registration: Contact the teacher(s) of the workshop you want to take. Space is limited. Members only. Registration begins December 15th. Sheridan Shimp (pastels) sheridan.shimp@gmail.com Susan Branch (acrylic) sgbranch51@yahoo.com Jean Pastore (watercolor) jeanpastore@msn.com Additional Information: Students are requested to arrive fifteen minutes before class begins. All workshops are held in the Fine Arts Studio. Learn the basics of a new art medium in this workshop series. 17

18 Beginning Watercolor or Acrylic Painting Class Have you always wanted to learn how to paint? This is the class for you. Teacher Joyce Finn offers beginner students a structured introduction to the basics of painting using your choice of either watercolor or acrylic paints. This class begins with hands-on exercises that build skills such as how to set up a composition, how light and shadows work, perspective, color and more. Students will use the skills from these exercises to begin working on their own paintings. Oneon-one instruction is pro- Artist and teacher Joyce Finn speaks at a member meeting. Beginning Watercolor or Acrylic Painting Class with Joyce Finn Date: (four weekly sessions) Time: Mondays, from 1:00PM until 3:00PM Instructor: Joyce Finn Medium: Acrylic and Watercolor Level: Beginner Fee: Members $10 per session ($40 for four sessions). Non-Members $12 per session ($48 for six sessions). Register in advance with the instructor. Fees are due at the first session. Registration: Registration begins September 20th for members and September 25th for non-members. Contact Joyce Finn at Joyce Finn Joyce studied at the London School of Art and Cal State University. After a career as a professor at the University of California, Riverside, she became an art instructor for adult education. Joyce has won many awards at local art shows in Southern California, including the prestigious Grumbacher Award. Watercolor Supplies List Acrylics Supplies List Pencil Pencil Ruler Ruler Eraser Eraser Container for water Container for water Scissors Canvas boards 11 X 9 (4) WC Brush (2) Flat top brush 1 and 2 Acrylic Brush Flat top brush 1 & 2 WC Brush (1) pointed brush #8 Acrylic Brush pointed brush #8 1 sheet of paper 20 x 30,140lb Cold Press Trowel painting knife Pallette with lid 12 x 16 Paper plates for mixing colors Gator board or acrylic cut to 15 x 20 Acrylic Paints: 10 binder clips Cadmium Red Watercolor Paints: Alizarin Red Alizarin Crimson Payne s Grey Cadmium Red Medium Yellow Med Yellow Windsor Blue Ultra Blue Burnt Sienna Burnt Sienna Sap Green Payne s Grey White (large size) 1 Tube White Gouache Paint This is just a starter kit. If you have supplies, bring what you have. 18

19 Acrylic Abstract Painting Workshop Join teacher Joyce Finn for this exciting, fun introduction into the realm abstract paintings. Students will design and complete two paintings during the three-hour workshop. Acrylic painting techniques including washes and glazing as well as textures and blending will be covered. This is a messy and active class, so come prepared. The class size is small to provide individual instruction. Joyce begins the demo as students observe Acrylic Abstract Painting Workshop with Joyce Finn Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 (one session) Time: 1PM to 4PM Instructor: Joyce Finn Medium: Acrylic Level: All levels welcome Fee: Members $10 for one session. Non-Members $12 for one session. Prepayment required. Registration: Class size is limited to ten students. Registration begins December 15th for members and December 20th for non-members. Contact Joyce Finn to register at Prepayment is required. Joyce Finn Acrylic paint large size, 3 colors your choice and a black and a white 2 brushes 2 and 3 for household painting will do 1 pointed brush size 8 1 painting knife, pointed and flexible 2 canvases or canvas boards 18 x 18 and 12 x 16. If you want deep edges that would be good. Pencil Paper (note paper) Spray bottle Roll of paper towels and 2 water containers Table cover and drop cloth Joyce studied at the London School of Art and Cal State University. After a career as a professor at the University of California, Riverside, she became an adult education art instructor. Joyce has won many awards at local art shows in Southern California, including the prestigious Grumbacher Award. 19

20 Paint Scenes from Vacation Travels in Watercolor Learn to paint scenes from exotic places around the world or your own backyard using photographs as a reference. This six-week class will emphasize composition, design, color theory, and watercolor techniques. Use your own photos or the instructor s materials. Each week a different subject will be selected so students can work on the same type of scene. Start going through your travel photos for ideas and join Jean for a watercolor painting adventure. Detail from a watercolor by Jean Pastore Paint Scenes from Vacation Travels in Watercolor with Jean Pastore Date: January 13th through February 17th, 2017 (six sessions) Time: Fridays, 12:30PM to 3:30PM Instructor: Jean Pastore Medium: Watercolor Level: All levels welcome. This class is tailored to those who have some experience painting watercolor. A continuous class can be joined at any time as long as space is available. Fee: Members $20.00 per class ($120 for 6 sessions), Non-members: $22.00 per class ($132 for 6 sessions). Registration: opens December 1 for members, Dec. 8 for non-members. Sign up by at jeanpastore@msn.com or by calling Jean Pastore at A plastic sheet to cover table or floor. Your own watercolor brushes, paints, paper and miscellaneous supplies you have will be adequate for this class. Jean Pastore Jean is a watercolor artist who has studied under well-known instructors for twenty years and has taught watercolor classes for over ten years. See her website: www. jeanpastore.com Watercolor by Jean Pastore 20

21 Abstract Mixed Media Workshop Discover the excitement of creating abstract works of art that incorporate many different tools, supplies, and techniques in this fun workshop with Joyce Finn. Students will create two mixed media projects that will develop creative skills as paint and ordinary objects are transformed on canvas board. Expand your horizons as an artist as Joyce helps you explore the questions what if or why not in developing abstract mixed media. Teacher Joyce Finn reviews student work Abstract Mixed Media Workshop with Joyce Finn Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 (one session) Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM Instructor: Joyce Finn Medium: All Level: Some painting experience required, all levels welcome. Fee: Members $10 for one session. Non-Members $12 for one session. Prepayment required. Registration: Class size is limited to ten students. Registration begins December 15th for members and December 20th for non-members. Contact Joyce Finn to register at Prepayment is required. Joyce Finn Joyce studied at the London School of Art and Cal State University. After a career as a professor at the University of California, Riverside, she became an art instructor for adult education. Joyce has won many awards at local art shows in Southern California, including the prestigious Grumbacher Award. Two drop cloths or plastic sheets (plastic tablecloths work great) Foil to cover the easel if you use a club easel. Two canvas boards (16 X 12 and 20 X 24) Acrylic paints Gel Medium 2 Paintbrushes (1 large and 1 small) Pictures you like from magazines that will be glued to the surface of the work Sponges String Ribbon Buttons Beads An old credit card Comb Toothbrush Bubble wrap Foam plates to use as palettes Tacky Glue Water containers (large cups work well) Scissors Paper Towels The instructor will have a variety of other mixed media materials students can use. This is an active, messy class. 21

22 Mat Cutting Class One of the benefits of being a member of the QCFAPC is being able to use the club s beautiful mat cutter. In order to use the mat cutter, instruction is required. Once you are certified, members can reserve a time for exclusive use of the mat cutter. When you learn to cut your own mats, it improves the presentation of finished work and saves you the expense of paying for custom mats. Whether you want to sell your work or just keep it for your own enjoyment, a professional mat adds value to your art. The club mat cutter Mat Cutting Class with Jean Pastore or Debbie O Rourke Date: October 2016 through April 2017, third Monday of the month only Time: Third Monday of the month from 6:00PM to 9:00PM Instructor: Jean Pastore or Debbie O Rourke Medium: N/A Level: All levels welcome Fee: Members: $25.00 per class. Members only. Registration: By appointment only. Sign up by at jeanpastore@msn.com or by calling Jean at Jean Pastore Jean is a watercolor artist who has studied under well-known instructors for twenty years and has taught watercolor classes for over ten years. See her website: www. jeanpastore.com 22

23 Passion for Pastels Learn the basics of how to paint with soft pastels in this eight-week class. Explore this exciting medium with a veteran instructor who will help students gain experience with a wide variety of techniques and materials. Each week a different topic will be explored, sometimes in the studio and other times, in the great outdoors. Class size is limited to ensure plenty of individual attention for each student. From still life to animals, birds, buildings, and more, the world of pastels is waiting for you. Pastel painting by Sheridan Shimp Passion for Pastels with Sheridan Shimp Date: February 1 through March 22nd, 2017 (eight sessions) Time: Wednesdays, from 9:00AM until 12:00PM Instructor: Sheridan Shimp Medium: Pastels Level: Beginner Fee: Members $120 for 8 sessions. Non-Members $136 for 8 sessions. Fees are due at the first session. Registration: Registration begins January 2 for members and January 7 for nonmembers. Limited to a maximum of 8 students. Sign up via with the instructor at sheridan.shimp@gmail.com or call A supplies list will be provided at registration. Sheridan Shimp Art has been a lifelong passion for artist and teacher, Sheridan Shimp. She works in many different mediums, but finds the greatest joy in bringing out artistic abilities in others. Peaceful Place by Sheridan Shimp 23

24 Taking Drawing to a New Level Elevate your drawing abilities in this 8-week class with skilled instructor, Lila Hauge-Stoffel. Students will learn to sharpen their abilities to observe and analyze a subject, arrange an effective composition, calculate proportions, and plan the techniques to achieve desired effects. Delve into both the processes and techniques that artists use intuitively as you learn to draw with confidence and develop your personal style in the medium you prefer. Students will receive personal instruction to help them achieve their goals and to become proficient with a variety of techniques and mediums. Detail of a drawing by Lila Hauge-Stoffel Taking Drawing to a New Level with Lila Hauge-Stoffel Date: February 6th through March 27, 2017 (eight sessions) Time: Mondays, from 3:30PM until 5:30PM Instructor: Lila Hauge-Stoffel Medium: All Drawing Media Level: All Levels Welcome, but some drawing experience is recommended Fee: Members $20 per session ($160 for eight sessions). Non-Members $22 per session ($176 for eight sessions). Fees are due at the first session. Registration: Opens January 6 for members, January 11 for non members. Register via with Lila Hauge-Stoffel at lstoffel@loretel.net. Maximum number of students is 24. Any drawing materials the student wants to work with are welcome. Lila Hague-Stoffel Lila has a M.A. in Art Education and a M.F.A. in Studio Art. She has taught in the U.S.A. and abroad. Lila loves drawing with a variety of media and paints with watercolor. Drawing by Lila Hauge-Stoffel 24

25 Acrylic and Watercolor Workshop Class This class will be familiar to experienced Quail Creek painters. For many years, Joyce has created a welcoming home for artists who are already working in either acrylic or watercolor. Designed for students who have progressed beyond the beginner level, each class starts with a brief demo or lecture. This is followed by time for everyone to work on projects in their preferred medium. Joyce provides one-on-one instruction tailored to the needs of the individual artist. Detail from a painting by Joyce Finn Acrylic and Watercolor Workshop Class with Joyce Finn Date: October 12, 2015 through November 16th, 2015 (six weekly sessions) Time: Mondays, from 1:15PM until 3:15PM Instructor: Joyce Finn Medium: Acrylic and Watercolor Level: For those with some experience. Must be comfortable working on your own. Fee: Members $8 per session ($48 for six sessions). Non-Members $10 per session ($60 for six sessions). Fees are due at the first session. Registration: Registration begins September 28th for members and September 30th for non-members. Contact Joyce Finn at Two drop cloths or plastic sheets (plastic tablecloths work great) Foil to cover the easel if you use a club easel. Club easels are available on a first come basis and include both floor and table style. All materials needed for the project of your choice.. Joyce Finn Joyce studied at the London School of Art and Cal State University. After a career as a professor at the University of California, Riverside, she became an art instructor for adult education. Joyce has won many awards at local art shows in Southern California, including the prestigious Grumbacher Award. Big Red by Joyce Finn 25

26 Abstract Painting Workshop Ever wondered what makes abstract paintings tick? Join painter Camille Vonnegut for a workshop that offers a deeper understanding of the elements of non-objective painting. Topics of discussion will include color, shape, line and texture. If you have a favorite abstract painter, come prepared to talk about that artist s work. Get hands-on experience creating an abstract work of your own, with plenty of personal attention from the instructor. No formal painting experience is needed as long as you enjoy working with paints and color. Camille Vonnegut s work on display at Fall Festival 2015 Abstract Painting Workshop with Camille Vonnegut Date: February 9, 2017 (one session) Time: Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:00PM Instructor: Camille Vonnegut Medium: Acrylic and Watercolor Level: All Levels Welcome Fee: Members $35, Non-members $40 Registration: Begins January 9 for members and January 15 for non-members. Class size is limited to 13 students. Contact Camille via at c.vonnegut@comcast.net or via phone at Paints in your preferred medium (acrylic or watercolor) and should include white, black and two complementary colors of your choice, along with any colors you enjoy. Brushes of various sizes Canvas board, watercolor paper or just flat canvas by the yard Roll of paper towels Palette or wax paper, or preferably butcher paper Two water containers for rinsing brushes Any other items you choose to paint with such as kitchen tools Plastic sheets to protect the easels and/or floor Camille Vonnegut Artist Camille Vonnegut lives and works in both the Pacific Northwest and in the Southwest. Her work is focused on abstract painting using mixed media and employs a generous variation of line, color, and texture. Camille presenting at a member meeting 26

27 Pouring Paint Workshop Leave behind any ideas you may have about what it means to pour paint, and join acclaimed artist and teacher Joye Moon for an exciting, unique learning experience. A major focus of this workshop is design and creativity. A variety of techniques will be explored including the use of masking fluid to achieve multiple pours. Joye will demonstrate every aspect of the project and provide each student with the personal attention necessary to achieve success. You will leave Joye s workshop with a wealth of newly found techniques and a renewed creative enthusiasm for painting. Joye s message to students is I hope you can join me at this fun, fastpaced workshop. I design the projects for success and tons of fun! Member Jim Hall at Joye Moon s popular 2016 seminar Pouring Paint Workshop with Joye Moon Date: February 26 and 27, 2017 (two sessions) Time: Sunday and Monday, 9:00 AM to 4 PM with a one-hour break at noon Instructor: Joye Moon Medium: Watercolor Level: Some experience needed. Suitable for advanced beginners through expert levels. Fee: Members $100 for two sessions. Non-Members $120 for two sessions. Prepayment is required. Registration: Contact dusty.quailcreek@gmail.com. Space is limited. Registration begins January 10, Students will receive the complete supplies list once they register. The instructor will also have supplies available for sale during the seminar. Joye Moon Well-known artist, teacher and author Joye Moon has exhibited in museums, galleries and shows throughout the U.S.A. and internationally. A member of the National Watercolor Society, her book Exploring Textures in Watercolor was published in Italian Archway Watercolor by Joye Moon 27

28 Watercolor and Mixed Media: Variety is the Spice of Life Get ready to enjoy a wide variety of subjects and painting materials in this fun, new mixed media class. Instruction emphasis will be on composition, design, color theory, and painting techniques. Whether you enjoy painting animals, glass, buildings, florals or landscapes there will be something for you. Learn to use different papers, pastels, colored pencils, and a broad array of tools and mediums to enhance your paintings. Use your own photos or the instructors and get step-by-step demos each week. Jean Pastore class demonstration. Watercolor & Mixed Media: Variety is the Spice of Life with Jean Pastore Date: March 10th through April 28th, 2017 (eight sessions) Time: Fridays, 12:30PM to 3:30PM Instructor: Jean Pastore Medium: Mixed Level: All levels welcome. This class is tailored to those who have some experience painting watercolor. A continuous class can be joined at any time as long as space is available. Fee: Members $20.00 per class ($160 for 8 sessions), Non-members: $22.00 per class ($176 for 8 sessions). Registration: opens Feb 1 for members, Feb 8 for non-members. Sign up by at jeanpastore@msn.com or by calling Jean Pastore at A plastic sheet to cover table or floor. Your own watercolor brushes, paints, paper and miscellaneous supplies you have will be adequate for this class. Jean Pastore Jean is a watercolor artist who has studied under well-known instructors for twenty years and has taught watercolor classes for over ten years. See her website: www. jeanpastore.com Watercolor by Jean Pastore 28

29 Adventures in Acrylic Painting Whether you are a beginner in acrylics or a more experienced painter, teacher Susan Grace Branch will help you learn and grow as an artist. Beginners will learn stepby-step how to turn a blank canvas into a completed painting. Experienced painters will be able to expand their skills. Topics include composition, creating perspective and depth, color, techniques, and media. A brief demo each week will cover a variety of topics. Learn, explore, discover and have fun in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Artwork by Susan Grace Branch and her students, Sharon Thompson and Peggy Kimes Adventures in Acrylic Painting with Susan Grace Branch Date: March 16 through April 27, 2017 Time: Thursdays, 9:30AM to 12:30PM Instructor: Susan Grace Branch, M.F.A. Medium: Acrylic Level: All Levels Welcome Fee: $12 per class for members ($96 for eight sessions) or $18 per class ($144 for eight sessions) for non-members. Fees are pay as you go. Registration: Maximum number of students is 8. Registration opens March 1. Sign up by at sgbranch51@yahoo.com Paints: Heavy Body Paints I suggest Golden Heavy Body Acrylics, 2 oz. tubes or Atelier Interactive 80 ml tubes. I suggest Arizona Art Supply in Tucson or Dick Blick online. Michael s and Wal-Mart are additional sources. Burnt Sienna Cobalt Blue Ultramarine Blue Burnt Umber Hooker s Green Yellow Ochre Chrome Green Oxide Cadmium Red, Medium Paynes Grey Cadmium Yellow, Medium Titanium White Susan Grace Branch Susan is an experienced teacher with a M.F.A. My aim is to help learners explore and develop their skills and creativity in a gentle and supportive atmosphere. The creative process should be enjoyable and relaxing and result in paintings that expand our appreciation of life. Brushes: I suggest Princeton Series 6300 for acrylics. They should be long handled and suitable for using with acrylic paints. As a minimum please bring: Flat, size 12 Filbert, size 6 Bright, size 8 Round, size 4 1 Bristle brush from the craft section Flat Palette: E-Z Clean Palette 12 inches by 16 inches for color mixing Palette knife: 3-inch trowel (the pointy kind) Color wheel Bring in your current work, or blank canvases or blank canvas panels Please bring two drop cloths (plastic table cloths), a hair dryer, rag for your brush, large water jar or plastic container, paper towels, spray bottle for spritzing paint, aluminum foil to protect the easels, apron or shirt to protect your clothes. 29

30 Club Information QCFAPC Member Responsibilities Safety: Approved substances for use in the Fine Arts Studio will be water, alcohol, masking fluids, turpenoid, gamsol, household glues, painting oils and facilitators. Other hazardous substances such as varnish, fixatives, real turpentine, or aerosol sprays shall be used outside with proper caution and proper regard for the maintenance of the facility. Monitors shall be aware of the materials being used in the studio and take proper precautions. No solvents shall be stored in the Studio. Members are responsible to bring their own supplies and take them home. Procedures which cause a lot of dust will be performed outside. Monitors can request members change the configuration of easels, chairs, tables or other set up if they feel the current set up poses safety issues. Monitors shall check that each person entering the studio has been trained and certified to use the studio and if not, shall conduct such training as is necessary. Procedures: Aluminum foil shall be used to line the studio easels drip shelf. These shall be installed by each member as they begin to paint and shall be removed at the end of the session. Any wet paint shall be wiped off the easels if possible. In order to keep the Studio clean, all members working with acrylics, oils, and pastels, will spread plastic drop cloths under easels and on table tops to protect these surfaces from paint and damage from solvents, etc. Please make sure that the drop cloth you use is resistant to the solvents you are using. Members will be familiar with approved list of substances allowed in studio. No solvents shall be stored in the Studio. Members are responsible to bring their own supplies and take them home. At the end of each session, easels and portable equipment shall be folded up and returned to the proper storage position. Even if an easel was set up when the member enters, from a previous class, it shall be put away at the end of class. Each member s personal workspace shall be cleaned and returned to its original condition, if not better, before the member leaves the studio for the day. The Monitor shall inspect the workspace before the member leaves. In certain cases, a fellow member or teacher may assume responsibility for another s workspace. A member who leaves the workspace in poor condition shall be notified. The second time a member leaves the workspace in poor condition they will be given a 30-day suspension from using the facilities. If it occurs again they shall be referred to the Club Board. All members using the studio assume equal responsibility for cleaning sinks, surfaces, or equipment which is used by all equally. For instance, at the end of a class all members shall have responsibility for cleaning the studio and returning it to its original configuration and condition. Ultimately it is the monitor s responsibility to see that the studio is clean before the end of his shift, but it should not be the sole responsibility of the monitor; all members should participate. All students will sign in as they enter the classroom. If they have not received proper training, the monitor will train them if time permits. Regular training sessions will be held and new members should attend to receive training. Nothing should be left in the studio. Nothing removed from the studio. 30