The John Kilroy Fine Art Academy

The John Kilroy Fine Art Academy

Monday, April 9, 2012

Spring Class Schedule

This is Our Spring Class Schedule. 
Please check the dates for your classes, not all the classes are starting the same week.


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

Wednesday 9:30 am-4:00 pm

April 18 - June 6, 2012
8 weeks
305.00


Thursday 9:30am-4:00pm

April 26 - June 14, 2012
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
April 18 - June 6, 2012
8 weeks
185.00

Thursday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
April 26 - June 14, 2012
8 weeks
185.00


Portrait and Figure Oil Painting and Drawing

Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pm
May 1 - June 20, 2012
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.

Pastel/All Media Class

Thursday 6:30-9:30 pm
April 26 - June 14, 2012
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)

379 Liberty Street, Suite 218, Rockland, MA 02370   
781-925-0582       www.johnkilroy.com/jkfaa