Village Gallery of Arts – January 2021 Press Release

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HOURS 10am – 4pm:

Tuesday Dec. 15 — Saturday Dec. 19
Monday Dec. 21 — Wednesday Dec. 23
Gallery closed December 23 — January 6
January 7 — Welcome to the New Year!

Covid-19-safe practices in place:  masks required, gloves optional, hand sanitizer (all available on site), social distancing observed, and limited visitors at any one time.  Please follow directions of the Desk Worker if you wish to touch any gallery items.

ADULT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS – NEW!  Online Registration:  Please see website for details

Jean Anderson – Zoom Class – Watercolor Basics

Two-session class

Dates: Thursdays, January 14, 21;  Time: 10am – 12:00 pm

Max number of students: 7

Have you always wanted to learn how to paint with watercolor?  This is the class for you.  You do not have to know how to draw.  We can work around that.  I believe anyone can paint and enjoy it.  As soon as you dip a brush in paint and glide it across the paper, you will be hooked. No other paint has the quality of watercolor.  We start painting immediately.  At the end of the first class, you will have painted a small painting that you will be proud of.

This is an interactive Zoom class. I have you watch me with a camera placed just above my brush as I talk you through what I am doing. Then I verbally repeat the process as you practice the technique. You can ask questions as we go along.  This interaction is the same that I enjoy in my face-to-face classes.  Students have told me it is so much easier to see what I’m doing than in a live class.  I ask students to hold their work up so I can see it from time to time to make sure I am being clear.  I like to have a good time and we usually have lots of fun. If you decide to take this class and have no supplies, please contact me at 503-649-9097, Jean Anderson, so I can talk to you about supplies. It is important that you buy the right supplies and not waste money.  If you are concerned about what you have, I can tell you if what you have will work and tell you where and what to buy.  You can go to my website www.Paintwithjean.com for supply info to and see some of my work and read about my history.  For more details, please see our website: www.villagegalleryarts.org.

Lori McLaughlin – Color Theory Workshop: Mix, Play and Learn

One-session, on-site workshop:  Face masks required, social-distanced classroom

Date: Sunday, January 17th; Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm

Max Number of Students: 3

All materials provided: Students may bring their own brushes and rags for clean-up

Learn about the wonderful theory of color.  We will delve into color mixing using acrylics.  The class will be introduced to the color wheel and touch on implied texture with using color.  A fun way to understand the ongoing fascination of color.  Call 503-931-4517 with any questions.

Jean Anderson – Zoom Class – How to Paint Snow in Watercolor

One-session Zoom class

Date: Wednesday, January 20;  Time: 10am – 12:00pm

Max number of students: 7

What better time than January to learn to paint snow? If you would like to learn how to paint snow that sparkles and looks realistic, please join this class.  We will start with a simple scene like the one shown and then move on to more difficult paintings probably including a Mt. Hood study!  I use a two- camera approach to my Zoom classes.  One camera is trained on my paper as I paint, and another is on “my pretty face” or at least that is what my Mom always said.  I show you how to do some technique, then you do the technique while I talk you through the steps.  We usually have a really good time in my class, and I invite you to come join us. I am flexible about supplies.  I would prefer you use what you already have.  A more detailed list will be provided when you sign up.

Jean Anderson – Zoom Class – Line and Wash

One-session Zoom class

Date:  Tuesday, January 26;  Time: 10am – 12:00pm

Max number of students: 7

While painters enjoy using watercolors, it is fun to have a diversion from just painting by incorporating permanent pens into your art. It is not important to have killer drawing or painting skills to do line and wash. We will start with basic images that will make you proud and amaze your family and friends. You will be amazed at how much the pen adds to your painting. I use a two-camera approach to my Zoom classes.  One camera is trained on my paper as I paint, and another is on “my pretty face” or at least that is what my Mom always said.  I show you how to do a technique, then you do the technique while I talk you through the steps.  We usually have a really good time in my classes, and I invite you to come join us.  I use micron pens rather than ink pens, but feel free to use them if you like.  I love the look.  Supplies are simple, you can use just a yellow, red and blue watercolor, one or two brushes and a micron pen or two, watercolor paper and you are ready.  I am flexible about supplies.  I would prefer you use what you already have.

Camille Schectman- Zoom Class – Mixed Media Mission Art Course de Camille

Five-session Zoom class

Dates: Wednesdays, January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24;  Time: 10am – 12:00pm

Max number of students: No limit

Class 1:  Introduction and reminiscing; joyful moments; future visioning/ Planning our piece.  Class 2:  Gathering materials, editing, and composition/ Mastering the technique of collaging.  Class 3:  Preparing the ground: textures and mediums.  Class 4:  Encaustic, stencils, and masking off.  Class 5:  Painting techniques; acrylic and oil Paint/ Allowing our finished Work to guide and inspire us.

This is more than just an art course; it is a deeply personal experiential project. I am honored to have this opportunity to inspire other Artists to fully incarnate through their art.  We will collect imagery; photos, magazine clippings, fabric, found objects that are special/symbolic to: 1) your most joyful moments as well as:  2) something you envision for your future. When we have an image of our ideal future, we have a visual goal and imagery which illuminates and aligns us on our path.  The journey is the experience, and the creation is therapeutic. This course is for the novice artist as well as the more experienced. See www.villagegalleryarts.org for more details.