Winter Classes

THE DIRECT EXPERIENCE ~ ALLA PRIMA STILL LIFE AND COLOR/LIGHT LAB ATELIER

Wednesday 9:30 am-4:00 pm                                
December 28 - Feb. 15, 2012      
                                      
Thursday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm                                                
December 22 - Feb. 9, 2012

305.00
8 weeks    

Ability level: all levels
Explore Direct Painting, Alla Prima Painting. We will cover all aspects of Direct Painting: composition, observation, light, color, methods, techniques, materials and fundamentals including skills of execution and expression. Each class offers new and challenging exercises, which will hone skills.

THE DIRECT EXPERIENCE

Morning Session Only Wednesday 9:30 am-12:30 pm                                       
December 28 - Feb. 15, 2012

Thursday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
December 22 - Feb. 9, 2012

185.00
8 weeks
Ability level: all levels

PORTRAIT AND FIGURE OIL PAINTING AND DRAWING
Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm                                                                                                                     
December 28 - Feb. 15, 2012
  235.00    (includes model fee)
8 weeks    
Ability level: all levels     
Learn to accurately render the human form. You will develop your technical skills for drawing and painting in oils by studying light, values, color and by gaining an understanding of edges and planes.                                     

PASTEL & ALL MEDIA CLASS
Thursday 6:30-9:30 pm                                        
December 22 - Feb. 9, 2012
      
185.00                                       
8 week 
Ability level: all levels
This class will allow you to explore subjects while building skill and confidence in your handling of your medium.
For full descriptions of classes and workshops, and for more information: go to www.johnkilroy.com click on academy
           

Still Life Workshop - Great Success

Still Life Workshop with Emphasis on Design II was a

great success.  check back for more workshops with

design as the emphasis.  www.johnkilroy.com

Still Life Workshop with Emphasis on Design with John Kilroy

Back by popular demand!

Still Life Workshop with Emphasis on Design

December 10, 2011
10:00 to 5:00
80.00
This workshop will take you through the process of creating a still life with intention, from the beginning to end.  Do you know why things work in a set-up and why they don’t.  Do you consider borders, tangents, placement, readability, focus, space, color harmony, lighting, etc.   Don't just put something up there and expect a masterpiece.  Design is more than “don't stick it in the middle.” 

Decisions on the intention/the idea when creating a still life painting.  The happened upon, the contrived, traditional vs. modern, vignettes or edge to edge paintings.  What are the underpinnings of what makes a good painting—still life or not. 

Picture making is a lost art and its value is scarcely understood today.  This workshop will give methods to arrive at concrete discernment, clear perception and critical thinking which hopefully leads the artist to make informed decisions about their art.

Leave your preconceptions at home, the only requirement for this workshop is a desire to learn. Plan on a working lunch.

John Kilroy Fine Art Academy
379 Liberty Street, Suite 218
Rockland, MA 02370
781-925-0582

kilroy@johnkilroy.com
www.johnkilroy.com

Great Open Studio

We had a Great Open Studio.  November 19 & 20, 2011
Thanks to everyone who visited.

Still Life Workshop with Emphasis on Design

Still Life Workshop with Emphasis on Design

October 22, 2011
10:00 to 5:00
80.00

This workshop will take you through the process of creating a still life with intention, from the beginning to end.  Do you know why things work in a set-up and why they don’t?  Do you consider borders, tangents, placement, readability, focus, space, color harmony, lighting, etc?  Don't just puck something up there and expect a masterpiece. 

Design is more than “don't stick it in the middle.” 

Decisions on the intention/the idea when creating a still life painting.  The happened upon, the contrived, traditional vs. modern, vignettes or edge to edge paintings.  What are the underpinnings of what makes a good painting—still life or not. 

Picture making is a lost art and its value is scarcely understood today.  This workshop will give methods to arrive at concrete discernment, clear perception and critical thinking which hopefully leads the artist to make informed decisions about their art.

Leave your preconceptions at home, the only requirement for this workshop is a desire to learn.

Plan on a working lunch.  Bring a notebook

For more information:  Contact Adele Kilroy 781-925-0582 or adele@johnkilroy.com

“Let's Get Serious” Landscape Workshop

“Let's Get Serious”
Landscape Workshop
September 10, 2011
9:00am – 4:00pm
$80.00

Location: The Hingham Bathing Beach (Rt. 3A)
95 Otis St., Hingham, MA, 02043

Everyone loves to painting outdoor, but very few folks know what makes a good or better yet a great landscape painting.
Anyone can paint outdoor but are you getting the result you are looking for....

This Workshop will focus on the fundamentals of outdoor painting, traditional landscape composition and efficient painting procedures which allow the artist to capture light, color, shape, value, atmospheric perspective and textural control necessary to create well organized, "readable "plein air paintings.
Plenty of individual attention will be given to each student.

Do you know what a good landscape painting is?

Do you know how to get the color harmony of the day?

What makes a good landscape design?

Who are the great landscape artists to study?

Outdoor landscape painting is not new, but I can tell you from experience, that 20 years ago very few artists in this area were painting outdoors.

There were no painting groups, plein air workshops, outdoor paints, this phenomenon came to light in this particular area due to marketing.

Location:
Shade and lawn with large picnic area.
Great view of World's End, Hull, Ragged, Sarah, Langlee and Button islands are in Hingham Harbor.  Small bathing beach next to Monument Park.  Hingham Farmers Market on Saturday, restaurants nearby and restrooms.

Directions: From Route 3, Head east on MA-228 N/Hingham St, cross Route 53 and continue to follow MA-228 N,
in about 4 1/2 miles, Route 228/Main Street turns right, continue to follow, pass the Hingham Fire Station,
take a left on to Main Street at the Dependable Cleaners, pass Atlantic Bagel (great place to get breakfast), continue down the hill, follow into Hingham Square, pass Old Ship Meeting House and Loring Theatre,
take a right on to South Street, Brewed Awakening is on the left, follow about 500 feet, slight right on to North Street, follow to the harbor, Stars on Hingham Harbor on left, turn left on to Summer Street/Route 3A, you will see The Hingham Bathing Beach on the right, pull into parking lot.
You will also see sign for The Hingham Farmer's Market.

Please contact Adele Kilroy for sign up or questions. adele@johnkilroy.com
Hosted by:
The John Kilroy Fine Art Academy
379 Liberty Street, Suite 218
Rockland, MA 02370
781-925-0582

Many New and Exciting Workshops being scheduled, check back for updates.
Please contact us for information and to placed on our mailing list
email us at adele@johnkilroy.com
Cheers and happy creating!

New Class Sessions start July 13, 2011

The Direct Experience~Alla Prima Still Life/Color Lab Atelier
Wednesday 9:30 am-4:00 pm

July 13 - August 31, 2011
8 weeks
305.00

Ability level: all levels

Explore Direct Painting, Alla Prima Painting. We will cover all aspects of Direct Painting: composition, observation, light, color, methods, techniques, materials and fundamentals including skills of execution and expression. Each class offers new and challenging exercises, which will hone skills. This course will cover the finer points and subtlety in art which can only be addressed when superimposed over previously developed and executed paintings. The Atelier addresses the need of the serious artist to create masterful works of art. This applies to any level of experience from the complete beginner to the long-time professional seeking to improve their work. Plenty of individual attention is given. This allows us to surpass any existing adult level art education offered anywhere and rivaling any university level system of art education.
This class will inspire and empower you!


The Direct Experience
Morning Session Only
Wednesday 9:30 am-12:30 pm

July 13 - August 31, 2011
8 weeks
185.00

Ability level: all levels
Explore Direct Painting, Alla Prima Painting. We will cover all aspects of Direct Painting: composition, observation, light, color, methods, techniques, materials and fundamentals including skills of execution and expression. Each class offers new and challenging exercises, which will hone skills. Plenty of individual attention is given.

Portrait and Figure Oil Painting and Drawing
Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pm

July 13 - August 31, 2011
8 weeks
235.00 (includes model fee)

Ability level: all levels
Learn to accurately render the human form. You will develop your technical skills for drawing and painting in oils by studying light, values, color and by gaining an understanding of edges and planes. Alla Prima painting skills will be taught to encourage technical accuracy. Students may choose to work in pastel, oil, watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, or other drawing and painting media.

For more information:  www.johnkilroy.com

Portrait painting workshop with John Kilroy

Let's Face It!

Portrait painting workshop with John Kilroy

Saturday, June 18, 2011 10:00am - 5:00pm

$100.00 includes model fee

This is a unique workshop opportunity to focus closely on painting the portrait, working with a live model. Procedural painting skills in the alla prima tradition will stress speed and accuracy with emphasis on mass, tonal values, relative texture and unity.

Areas that will be covered are: accurate drawing and drawing concepts, values, anatomy, understanding form, learning to work with the model in the most effective way, color harmony, flesh tones, light and its effects, light temperature and edges in your paintings.

Plenty of individual attention will be given to each student. John Kilroy will give procedural lecture and he will demonstrate.

You will have a working lunch break (so bring snacks, lunch & drinks). John will discussion topics relating to theories and strategies of the moment. Refrigerator available. Some easels available

Please contact Adele Kilroy for sign up or questions. adele@johnkilroy.com

The John Kilroy Fine Art Academy
379 Liberty Street, Suite 218
Rockland, MA 02370

781-925-0582
www.johnkilroy.com

The Direct Experience~Alla Prima Still Life/Color Lab Atelier

The Direct Experience~Alla Prima Still Life/Color Lab Atelier
Wednesday 9:30 am-4:00 pm

The Atelier Program is a 6 hour class designed to benefit the student, who is serious about learning painting in depth.
The Atelier program is The Direct Painting Experience and The Atelier. Class runs from 9:30 - 4:00.

May 18 - July 6, 2011
8 weeks
305.00

July 13 - August 31, 2011
8 weeks
305.00

Thursday 9:30am-4:00pm

May 5 - June 23, 2011
8 weeks
305.00

June 30 - August 18, 2011
8 weeks
305.00

Ability level: all levels

Explore Direct Painting, Alla Prima Painting. We will cover all aspects of Direct Painting: composition, observation, light, color, methods, techniques, materials and fundamentals including skills of execution and expression. Each class offers new and challenging exercises, which will hone skills. This course will cover the finer points and subtlety in art which can only be addressed when superimposed over previously developed and executed paintings. The Atelier addresses the need of the serious artist to create masterful works of art. This applies to any level of experience from the complete beginner to the long-time professional seeking to improve their work. Plenty of individual attention is given. This allows us to surpass any existing adult level art education offered anywhere and rivaling any university level system of art education.
This class will inspire and empower you!


The Direct Experience
Morning Session Only

Wednesday 9:30 am-12:30 pm

May 18 - July 6, 2011
8 weeks
185.00

July 13 - August 31, 2011
8 weeks
185.00


Thursday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

May 5 - June 23, 2011
8 weeks
185.00

June 30 - August 18, 2011
8 weeks
185.00

Ability level: all levels
Explore Direct Painting, Alla Prima Painting. We will cover all aspects of Direct Painting: composition, observation, light, color, methods, techniques, materials and fundamentals including skills of execution and expression. Each class offers new and challenging exercises, which will hone skills. Plenty of individual attention is given.

www.johnkilroy.com

Portrait and Figure Oil Painting and Drawing

Portrait and Figure Oil Painting and Drawing
Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pm

May 18 - July 6, 2011
8 weeks
235.00 (includes model fee)

July 13 - August 31, 2011
8 weeks
235.00 (includes model fee)

Ability level: all levels
Learn to accurately render the human form. You will develop your technical skills for drawing and painting in oils by studying light, values, color and by gaining an understanding of edges and planes. Alla Prima painting skills will be taught to encourage technical accuracy. Students may choose to work in pastel, oil, watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, or other drawing and painting media.

www.johnkilroy.com

Pastel/All Media Class

Pastel/All Media Class
Thursday 6:30-9:30 pm

May 5 - June 23, 2011
8 weeks
185.00

June 30 - August 18, 2011
8 weeks
185.00

Ability level: all levels

For the pastelist:
Pastel offers a unique bridge between drawing and painting. This class, suited for both beginner and advanced artists, covers techniques in both oil and chalk pastel, giving the student a solid introduction and foundation to pastel painting. Each class offers new and challenging exercises, which will hone skills.

For the painter:
Explore direct painting, alla prima painting. We will cover aspects of painting: composition, observation, light, color, methods, techniques, materials and fundamentals including skills of execution and expression. Each class offers new and challenging exercises, which will hone skills.

An emphasis on accurate perception, the importance of understanding the qualities of light and utilization of color harmony will be covered which translates to any medium.

This class will allow you to explore subjects while building skill and confidence in your handling of medium.

Plenty of individual attention is given.

This is slated to be pastel class but other media are welcome, (Oil, acrylic, gouache, watercolor, drawing media)

www.johnkilroy.com

Spring Open House 2011

Saturday, April 16, 2011
11:00am to 5:00pm

Come visit the John Kilroy Fine Art Academy
see instructors and students painting.

A fun day for all.

E. T. Wright Building
379 Liberty Street, Suite 218
Rockland, MA 02370

Light refreshment, open to the public and free parking.

The Direct Experience~Alla Prima Still Life/Color Lab Atelier

 The Atelier Program is a 6 hour class designed to benefit the student, who is serious about learning painting in depth.
The Atelier program is The Direct Painting Experience and The Atelier. Class runs from 9:30 - 4:00.

Wednesday 9:30 am-4:00 pm
March 23 - May 11, 2011
8 weeks
305.00

Thursday 9:30am-4:00pm
March 10 - April 28, 2011
8 weeks
305.00

Ability level: all levels

Explore Direct Painting, Alla Prima Painting. We will cover all aspects of Direct Painting: composition, observation, light, color, methods, techniques, materials and fundamentals including skills of execution and expression. Each class offers new and challenging exercises, which will hone skills. This course will cover the finer points and subtlety in art which can only be addressed when superimposed over previously developed and executed paintings. The Atelier addresses the need of the serious artist to create masterful works of art. This applies to any level of experience from the complete beginner to the long-time professional seeking to improve their work. Plenty of individual attention is given. This allows us to surpass any existing adult level art education offered anywhere and rivaling any university level system of art education.
This class will inspire and empower you!


The Direct Experience
Morning Session Only

Wednesday 9:30 am-12:30 pm
March 23 - May 11, 2011
8 weeks
185.00

Thursday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
March 10 - April 28, 2011
8 weeks
185.00

Ability level: all levels
Explore Direct Painting, Alla Prima Painting. We will cover all aspects of Direct Painting: composition, observation, light, color, methods, techniques, materials and fundamentals including skills of execution and expression. Each class offers new and challenging exercises, which will hone skills. Plenty of individual attention is given.

Portrait and Figure Oil Painting and Drawing

Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pm

March 23 - May 11, 2011
8 weeks
235.00 (includes model fee)

Ability level: all levels
Learn to accurately render the human form. You will develop your technical skills for drawing and painting in oils by studying light, values, color and by gaining an understanding of edges and planes. Alla Prima painting skills will be taught to encourage technical accuracy. Students may choose to work in pastel, oil, watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, or other drawing and painting media.

For more information:   www.johnkilroy.com

Pastel/All Media Class

Thursday 6:30-9:30 pm

March 10 - April 28, 2011
8 weeks
185.00

Ability level: all levels

For the pastelist:

Pastel offers a unique bridge between drawing and painting. This class, suited for both beginner and advanced artists, covers techniques in both oil and chalk pastel, giving the student a solid introduction and foundation to pastel painting. Each class offers new and challenging exercises, which will hone skills.

For the painter:

Explore direct painting, alla prima painting. We will cover aspects of painting: composition, observation, light, color, methods, techniques, materials and fundamentals including skills of execution and expression. Each class offers new and challenging exercises, which will hone skills.

An emphasis on accurate perception, the importance of understanding the qualities of light and utilization of color harmony will be covered which translates to any medium.

This class will allow you to explore subjects while building skill and confidence in your handling of medium.

Plenty of individual attention is given.

This is slated to be pastel class but other media are welcome, (Oil, acrylic, gouache, watercolor, drawing media)

For more information:  www.johnkilroy.com

Pastel/All Media Class

Pastel/All Media Class
Thursday 6:30-9:30 pm

January 13 - March 3, 2011
8 weeks
185.00

Ability level: all levels
Pastel offers a unique bridge between drawing and painting. This class, suited for both beginner and advanced artists, covers techniques in both oil and chalk pastel, giving the student a solid introduction to pastel painting. An emphasis on accurate perception, the importance of understanding the qualities of light and utilization of color harmony will be covered which translates to any medium. This class will allow you to explore subjects while building skill and confidence in your handling of medium. This is slated to be pastel class but other media are welcome, (Oil, acrylic, gouache, watercolor, drawing media)

Portrait and Figure Oil Painting and Drawing

Portrait and Figure Oil Painting and Drawing
Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pm

January 19 - March 9, 2011
8 weeks
235.00 (includes model fee)

Ability level: all levels
Learn to accurately render the human form. You will develop your technical skills for drawing and painting in oils by studying light, values, color and by gaining an understanding of edges and planes. Alla Prima painting skills will be taught to encourage technical accuracy. Students may choose to work in pastel, oil, watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, or other drawing and painting media.

The Atelier Program is a 6 hour class designed to benefit the student, who is serious about learning painting in depth.
The Atelier program is The Direct Painting Experience and The Atelier. Class runs from 9:30 - 4:00.


The Direct Experience~Alla Prima Still Life/Color Lab
Wednesday 9:30 am-12:30 pm
January 19 - March 9, 2011
8 weeks
185.00

Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm
January 13 - March 3, 2011
8 weeks
185.00

Ability level: all levels
Explore Direct Painting, Alla Prima Painting. We will cover all aspects of Direct Painting: composition, observation, light, color, methods, techniques, materials and fundamentals including skills of execution and expression. Each class offers new and challenging exercises, which will hone skills. Plenty of individual attention is given. This class will inspire and empower you! Our facilities now offer long form learning where problem solving and projects can extend indefinitely. This allows us to surpass any existing adult level art education offered anywhere and rivaling any university level system of art education.

The Atelier
Wednesday 1:00-4:00 pm
January 19 - March 9, 2011
8 weeks
120.00

Thursday 1:00-4:00pm
January 13 - March 3, 2011
8 weeks
120.00

Ability level: all levels
Always taken with The Direct Painting Experience, and this class is never offered alone. The course will cover the finer points and subtlety in art which can only be addressed when superimposed over previously developed and executed paintings in the Direct Painting Experience. The Atelier addresses the need of the serious artist to create masterful works of art. This applies to any level of experience from the complete beginner to the long-time professional seeking to improve their work.

New Class Sessions start January 13, 2011

Weekly Classes

The John Kilroy Fine Art Academy
E.T.Wright Building, 379 Liberty Street, Suite 218, Rockland, MA

We are proud to announce the expansion of our atelier at the E.T. Wright Building in Rockland MA. Our fully equipped climate controlled large studio/classroom space has now doubled in size with 10 foot ceilings and with color balanced 5000K (Artist North Light) adjustable illumination. We have a separate kitchen and large storage area where the students have access to easels and gear storage is available. We keep our class sizes intimate to create the true artistic atelier environment.

We have solved the 3 hour adult education class problem and offer beginner, intermediate through high-level, advanced, professional training that surpasses university instruction.
Our facilities offer long form learning where problem solving and projects can extend indefinitely.

We invite you to be a part of our school for the discerning, serious learner.