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ONE DAY WORKSHOPS

THE BOAT , Bob Ross Inspired Oil Painting with Mark Saenger 5/22/22

$125.00

Only a few left!

Bob Ross Painting Workshop

Sunday, May 22, 2022

10am-4pm

We all loved the PBS show "The Joy of Painting" with artist Bob Ross and now you too can create some happy little trees!

Join us for a fun and relaxing painting experience that is perfect for the complete beginner and the experienced painter.

Mark Saenger will walk you through step by step using the Bob Ross method of creating a wet on wet oil painting. By the end of the day, you will leave with your masterpiece ready to frame.

Mark is a certified Bob Ross teacher, having spent time learning personally from and having a friendship with him back in the early 90's. Learn the special techniques as seenon TV and remember there are no mistakes - just happy accidents!

All materials will be included to paint this project!

Please bring a roll of paper towels, lunch and something to drink. 

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Flowers in Pastel Instructor: Dannielle Mick

$125.00

Only a few left!

Sunday June 5, 2022 10:00 – 3:00
Instructor: Dannielle Mick


Pastel is perhaps one of the most versatile and expressive mediums available.
This workshop will focus on several pastel applications. Under painting, color blocking and layering of colors to achieve balance and simplicity in the values and colors of spring flowers. 


Working from photographs, simplification of the subject will be encouraged. Exploration of hard and soft pastels will be discussed.
Demonstrations and class critiques will round out this informative workshop. 
Materials not included.


Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable.


In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.
Any class cancellation will result in class extension.
No refunds or make ups on classes.



 

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Creative Mono-Printing Class with Gina Torello

$155.00

Saturdays, July 9th-16th-23rd-30th, 2:00-4:00pm

Accepting all skill level participants that enroll. 

“Creative Mono-Printing Class with Gina Torello”

Creative Artists that love color and enjoy painting join me to experience this new mono-print class here at Colorest. “Mono-Type is a form of printmaking that has images that can only be made once, unlike most fine art printmaking which allows for multiple originals.” Come Explore, create be spontaneous while having fun with this unique process. You choose your style contemporary, impressionistic, abstract, fauvist or traditional.

I will teach you so many exciting techniques you will fall in love with them all. 

Hands on lessons in diverse styles and execution so you can develop your own freedom of expression. We will fine tune Color Theory and Composition so your individual mark as an artist develops a unique style in this fun new medium.

Join my upcoming class expressing yourself freely while learning how to explore a new fine art medium: Printmaking. All painters welcome whether you enjoy watercolor, pastels oils or acrylic this class is for you…!!!

Instructor, Gina Torello MFA Professional Artist

Cost $155 Plus Materials

COME VISIT GINA TORELLO'S DEMONSTRATION ON SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 3-4:30PM

DETAILS HERE http://www.colorestartsupplies.com/demonstrations.html

Gina M. Torello Bio

Gina Torello is an accomplished, professional artist with more than 30 years of teaching experience in higher fine arts education. She earned her M.F.A. with a concentration in painting from the Dominican University in Florence, Italy, where she trained with renowned international instructors. Gina specializes in oil painting and pastels, focusing on a blend of impressionism and realism. Her subject matter is primarily nature-based with a heavy concentration in landscapes and seascapes. Gina’s work has been prominently featured in galleries, exhibitions, and art shows in the U.S. and abroad. Gina’s career is centered on the intersection of fine art and education. During her professorships at Monmouth University, Brookdale Community College, and Fortman Studios in Florence, Gina built a solid track record in teaching fine art studio courses and developed a deep commitment to all her students to find their passions, voices, and creative styles. Gina continually seeks to provide students with a broad range of educational opportunities by designing her own contemporary fine art courses, orchestrating study abroad experiences, and incorporating structured classical studio courses of all ages and skill levels. Below are a collection of paintings in oil and pastels by Gina Torello.

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If you would like to register and start now for any classes that have started, please call Colorest during business hours to register, classes are prorated. 732-741-0001

Monday High Focus Acrylic/Oil Painting with Cherly Griesbach

$351.00

Monday 10am - 12:30 pm (2 ½ hrs) April 25, 2022 - June 27, 2022

High Focused Painting

WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTIST CHERYL GRIESBACH

​Acrylic painting: Fast, fluid, fixable and forgiving. Oil painting mediums that dry paints quickly. From beginners to advanced students, this class will explore methods used to produce images of dazzling beauty. Acrylics now compete with oils in terms of the range of colors and transparent glazing colors. Similar techniques apply to both oils and acrylics. This course will teach a specific foolproof method and easy to master techniques. Learn to understand your paints and what they can do. Use of color charts, brushes and other material will be discussed with class demonstrations. Free prints for a 16X20 art panel will be provided. These prints are based on scans from still-life paintings, botanical, landscapes, and variety of subject matter. Students are also free to provide their own photographs for reference.

​9 week 2 1/2 hour course $390.00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Monday-Drawing with Artist Chery Griesbach

$288.00

Mon 1-3pm April 25, 2022 - June 27, 2022

Improving your drawing skills and practicing the rendering principle.

Working in only graphite to enhance line work and tonal depth to your image. In this 9 week session, every week we will explore a new technique and assignment. Students will work from direct observation from still-life and photographic reference. Classical drawing materials and technique will be covered. Cheryl Griesbach is currently at the School of Visual Arts and the Fashion Institute of Technology. Open to all ages and levels of experience.

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable.

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Tuesday High Focus Acrylic/Oil Painting with Cheryl Griesbach

$320.00

Tues 7:00 - 9:00pm 2 hours April 26, 2022 - June 28, 2022

HIGH FOCUS OILS / ACRYLIC PAINTING

    WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTIST CHERYL GRIESBACH

​Acrylic painting: Fast, fluid, fixable and forgiving. Oil painting mediums that dry paints quickly. From beginners to advanced students, this class will explore methods used to produce images of dazzling beauty. Acrylics now compete with oils in terms of the range of colors and transparent glazing colors. Similar techniques apply to both oils and acrylics. This course will teach a specific foolproof method and easy to master techniques. Learn to understand your paints and what they can do. Use of color charts, brushes and other material will be discussed with class demonstrations. Free prints for a 16X20 art panel will be provided. These prints are based on scans from still-life paintings, botanicals, landscapes, and variety of subject matter. Students are also free to provide their own photographs for reference.

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​10 week 2 hour $320.00 course plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Saturday High Focus Acrylic/Oil Painting with Cheryl Griesbach

$390.00

Only a few left!

Saturday 10am-12:30pm (2 1/2 hrs) April 30, 2022 - July 2, 2022

High Focus Acrylic/Oil Painting

    WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTIST CHERYL GRIESBACH

​Acrylic painting: Fast, fluid, fixable and forgiving. Oil painting mediums that dry paints quickly. From beginners to advanced students, this class will explore methods used to produce images of dazzling beauty. Acrylics now compete with oils in terms of the range of colors and transparent glazing colors. Similar techniques apply to both oils and acrylics. This course will teach a specific foolproof method and easy to master techniques. Learn to understand your paints and what they can do. Use of color charts, brushes and other material will be discussed with class demonstrations. Free prints for a 16X20 art panel will be provided. These prints are based on scans from still-life paintings, botanicals, landscapes, and variety of subject matter. Students are also free to provide their own photographs for reference.

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​10 week 2 1/2 hour course $390 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable.

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Monday Oil Painting Techniques 7-9pm with Scott Nickerson

$288.00

Monday 7pm - 9pm April 25, 2022 - June 27, 2022

Oil Painting Techniques

Scott Nickerson’s most popular class! Learn step by step classic oil painting techniques used by the great masters. Still Life, Landscape, Trompe l’oeil and portrait can all be explored in this class. Students may work from photo reference or create their own still life setups. Students of all levels are welcome.

Drawing in graphite and colored pencil welcome too!

​​9 week 2 hour course $280.00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Tues 9:30-12 with Scott Nickerson

$390.00

Sold out

Tuesday 9:30am - 12pm* (2 1/2 hrs) April 26, 2022 - June 28, 2022

Oil Painting Techniques or Drawing Techniques

​Scott Nickerson’s most popular class! Learn step by step classic oil painting or drawing techniques used by the great masters. Still Life, Landscape, Trompe l’oeil and portrait can all be explored in this class. Students may work from photo reference or create their own still life setups. For drawing in the medium of your choice. Cast heads are available to work from in charcoals, graphite, or pastel/colored pencils. Mr. Nickerson will walk you step-by-step through the process of direct drawing. Covering value, contrast, and edges. Work each week to build a completed rendering.

​Students of all levels are welcome.

Drawing in graphite and colored pencil welcome too!

​​10 week 2 1/2hrs hour course $390.00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds on classes.

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Tuesday Oil Painting Techniques 1-3pm with Scott Nickerson

$320.00

Only a few left!

Tuesday 1pm - 3pm   April 26, 2022 - June 28, 2022

Oil Painting Techniques 

Scott Nickerson’s most popular class! Learn step by step classic oil painting techniques used by the great masters. Still Life, Landscape, Trompe l’oeil and portrait can all be explored in this class. Students may work from photo reference or create their own still life setups. Students of all levels are welcome.

​Drawing in graphite and colored pencil welcome too!

​10 week 2 hour course $320.00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Wednesday Oil Painting Techniques 1-3pm with Scott Nickerson

$320.00

Only a few left!

​Wednesday 1pm-3pm April 27, 2022 - June 29, 2022

Oil Painting Techniques

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Scott Nickerson’s most popular class! Learn step by step classic oil painting techniques used by the great masters. Still Life, Landscape, Trompe l’oeil and portrait can all be explored in this class. Students may work from photo reference or create their own still life setups. Students of all levels are welcome.

​Drawing in graphite and colored pencil welcome too!

​10 week 2 hour course $320.00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Wednesday ​COMIC/ILLUSTRATION TECHNIQUES with Sean Pryor

$320.00

​Wednesday 4pm - 6pm April 27, 2022 - June 29, 2022

COMIC/ILLUSTRATION TECHNIQUES

     WITH ARTIST/ILLUSTRATOR SEAN PRYOR

Students will learn the fundamentals of anatomy, perspective, light sourcing, and color theory while also learning how to write a story using sequential narrative in order to make a clearly read and entertaining comic.

For all ages 10 & up 

​10 week 2 hour course $320.00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Mixed Media Art Experience with Artist Carla Valentino

$320.00

Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm April 27, 2022 - June 29, 2022

 This class will explore combining a variety of materials such as acrylic paint, paper of all kinds, found objects etc. to create one of a kind layered pieces.

  Acrylic pouring, collage, gelli printing and assemblage are some of the techniques that will be employed. Assorted surfaces including paper, wood, cardboard, canvas and even fabric will be used in the projects.

  No experience necessary!

10 week 2 hour course $320.00plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

Mixed Media Experience

 

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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