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Bob Ross Painting Workshop
Sunday, October 9, 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.
Sunday, November 6, 2022 10am-3pm
The Winter Landscape Lakeside
Instructor: Dannielle Mick
Painting the landscape with lake views in pastel will be explored in this workshop.
With the approach of the winter season we will learn about the changing light of
the full moon as reflected on the ever changing partially frozen lake. Learn to
build the vibrant colors of the full moon using layers upon layers of pastel.
Value, color, composition and light will be our focus. Students will work from
photo reference that I supply. This workshop is open to all skill levels.
Demonstrations and class critique will round out this informative workshop.
Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable.
Material list:
https://files.constantcontact.com/827265a5201/4aaa6b2a-64a5-40e7-b9db-4f8a98e3444c.pdf
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.
Thursdays 2:00pm - 4:30pm September 15 - October 20,2022
Pastel Impressionism Class
WITH ARTIST GINA TORELLO
This Course will explore the forgiving and simple medium of soft pastels. References will be provided varying in subject matter and style. Working together as a class in a step by step manner you discover how a professional artist begins, creates and finishes a work of art. This method of teaching gives you confidence and allows you freedom to develop your own style. This class is designed for a painting to be finished in two consecutive lessons.
Through this impressionistic course, you will learn the importance of colors and tones, while improving your style and approach to mark making in this forgiving medium. We will try the use of an alcohol underpainting in one of our paintings. Master the art of layering our pastels to achieve greater depth and volume along with ongoing lessons in color theory.
This course will teach you how to break down the reference into values and tones to create a free, less rigid painting style by seeing and utilizing the positive and negative forms and shapes to enhance your drawing skills. I will teach you how to draw the subject matter correctly and in proportion. We will then use diverse techniques week to week to create each pastel. This will be a fun, fulfilling pastel class creating beautiful one-of-a-kind works of art, as unique as the individual who creates them.
All levels are always welcome.
A recommended supply list is provided upon your registration.
Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist,
6 week 2 1/2 hour course $236.00 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.
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.
Thursdays 2:00-4:30pm October 27 - December 8, 2022
Creative Mono-Printing Class
with Instructor, Gina Torello MFA Professional Artist
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 me this fall 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
All levels are always welcome.
A recommended supply list is provided upon your registration.
Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist,
6 week 2 1/2 hour course $234.00.00 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
Sold out
Monday 10am - 12:30 pm (2 ½ hrs) September 12 - November 14, 2022
Welcome to Acrylic and Oil Painting
Whether you are a beginner and have never painted or have had some experience in the past or simply want to upgrade your painting techniques this course will get you on the painting path. In depth information will be discussed on paints, painting mediums, brushes and surfaces. Learn to understand your paints and brushes and what they can do for you. Discover your own hand and style preference with tools you need to progress on your own level.
Similar techniques apply to both oils and acrylics. Acrylics now compete with oil paints in terms of the range of colors and transparent glazing colors. The class will teach a specific methods and easy to master techniques in either oils or acrylics or both.
I am on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts for over 35 years and have many awards for commercial and personal paintings. I am also teaching foundation painting at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Free prints for a 16 x 20 inch art panel will be provided to the class. These images are based on portraits, still life, botanical and landscapes as well as a variety of other subject. Students are also free to provide their own photographs for reference purposes.
10 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.
Sold out
Tues 7:00 - 9:00pm 2 hours September 13 - November 15, 2022
Welcome to Acrylic and Oil Painting
Whether you are a beginner and have never painted or have had some experience in the past or simply want to upgrade your painting techniques this course will get you on the painting path. In depth information will be discussed on paints, painting mediums, brushes and surfaces. Learn to understand your paints and brushes and what they can do for you. Discover your own hand and style preference with tools you need to progress on your own level.
Similar techniques apply to both oils and acrylics. Acrylics now compete with oil paints in terms of the range of colors and transparent glazing colors. The class will teach a specific methods and easy to master techniques in either oils or acrylics or both.
I am on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts for over 35 years and have many awards for commercial and personal paintings. I am also teaching foundation painting at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Free prints for a 16 x 20 inch art panel will be provided to the class. These images are based on portraits, still life, botanical and landscapes as well as a variety of other subject. Students are also free to provide their own photographs for reference purposes.
10 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.
Saturday 10am-12:30pm (2 1/2 hrs) September 17 - November 19, 2022
Welcome to Acrylic and Oil Painting
WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTIST CHERYL GRIESBACH
Whether you are a beginner and have never painted or have had some experience in the past or simply want to upgrade your painting techniques this course will get you on the painting path. In depth information will be discussed on paints, painting mediums, brushes and surfaces. Learn to understand your paints and brushes and what they can do for you. Discover your own hand and style preference with tools you need to progress on your own level.
Similar techniques apply to both oils and acrylics. Acrylics now compete with oil paints in terms of the range of colors and transparent glazing colors. The class will teach a specific methods and easy to master techniques in either oils or acrylics or both.
I am on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts for over 35 years and have many awards for commercial and personal paintings. I am also teaching foundation painting at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Free prints for a 16 x 20 inch art panel will be provided to the class. These images are based on portraits, still life, botanical and landscapes as well as a variety of other subject. Students are also free to provide their own photographs for reference purposes.
10 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.
Only a few left!
Tuesday 9:30am - 12pm* (2 1/2 hrs) September 13 - November 15, 2022
Oil Painting Techniques or Drawing Techniques
With PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SCOTT NICKERSON
Painting Techniques class will take your work to the next level. I will explain which brushes to use and when, how to mix colors and achieve exactly what you're after, edges, value, mediums and realism in your work. Students may paint from photographs or live set up of a still life of their choice. Please be prepared with reference or items to paint from. reference or create their own still life setups. Students of all levels welcome.
Drawing in graphite and colored pencil welcome too!
10 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.
Tuesday 1pm - 3pm September 13 - November 15, 2022
Oil Painting Techniques
With PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SCOTT NICKERSON
Painting Techniques class will take your work to the next level. I will explain which brushes to use and when, how to mix colors and achieve exactly what you're after, edges, value, mediums and realism in your work. Students may paint from photographs or live set up of a still life of their choice. Please be prepared with reference or items to paint from. reference or create their own still life setups. Students of all levels 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.
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.
Only a few left!
Wednesdays 9:30am-12 September 14 - November 16, 2022
Portrait Painting Is Back!
WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SCOTT NICKERSON
Nothing enhances your skills in drawing and painting more than working from a live model. I will take you through the steps of the old masters approach to painting and drawing from a model in long pose. Each week we will tackle value, color, edges, blending, and impasto.
Each class will be 2 1/2 hours long. Model used in most classes (Model fee extra split by class)
10 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.
Only a few left!
Wednesday 1pm - 3pm September 14 - November 16, 2022
Oil Painting Techniques
With PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SCOTT NICKERSON
Painting Techniques class will take your work to the next level. I will explain which brushes to use and when, how to mix colors and achieve exactly what you're after, edges, value, mediums and realism in your work. Students may paint from photographs or live set up of a still life of their choice. Please be prepared with reference or items to paint from. reference or create their own still life setups. Students of all levels welcome.
Drawing in graphite and colored pencil welcome too!
10 week 2 1/2 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.
Fridays 9:30am - 12pm September 30 - December 9, 2022
Life Drawing
WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SCOTT NICKERSON
Figure drawing-- working from live nude model on short poses and long poses all drawing materials welcome. Main focus will be on capturing the gesture, structure, and rendering the form using lights and darks. Individual instruction will be given as well as side demonstrations.
10 week 2 1/2 hour course $390.00 plus materials & model fee due to instructor first day of class
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.
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.
Wednesday 4pm - 6pm September 14 - November 16, 2022
COMIC TECHNIQUE COURSE
WITH ARTIST/ILLUSTRATOR SEAN PRYOR
A good comic book has the potential to change the world. Ever wonder how a creator could put together one or many pieces of art that form a story that is not only clear to follow and entertaining, but also has the capacity to change a reader’s life?
Learn how in the Comic Technique course, where we go over the process of visual storytelling. Students will learn such things as anatomy, perspective, determining light sources, inking, color theory, and last but not least, how to put all these skills together into a narrative that can give the creator a new way to express themselves as an artist.
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.
Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm September 14 - November 16,2022
Mixed Media Art Experience
WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTIST CARLA VALENTINO
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 $320.00 plus materials
Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,
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.