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Sketching the Model "en Plein Air" Workshop
Tues 10am–1pm
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Zen Brushwork
Thurs 6am–9pm
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Sketch to Painting Workshop
Sat–Sun 9am–3pm
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Drawing • 122A06
Lessons will enhance visual awareness and creativity, developing your artistic abilities. Learn basic drawing techniques and art fundamentals through assigned exercises and individualized instruction. You will see and create differently. CLASS ID#: 122A06
Janetta NappMay. 23-Aug. 22
Wed 6–9pm
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Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy • 122A02
In this introduction to Chinese calligraphy and painting techniques, subjects discussed include landscape, flowers and birds. Instruction on paintbrush selection, color blending, form contour, composition and proportion. Instruction is primarily by demonstration; it includes proper brush techniqu...
Yu WenMay. 21-Aug. 20
Mon 6–9pm
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The Magic of Watercolor Workshop • 122W08
Enjoy the flow and spontaneity of watercolor. Contrast the transparent, luminous color of wet into wet washes with highlights using other media, including watercolor, crayon, salt and a bit of collage. Also explore new watercolor techniques—applying color straight from the tube to create br...
Gay JeffersonAug. 18-Aug. 19
Sat–Sun 9am–3pm
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Beginning Watercolor • 122A03
Students learn a fresh approach to watercolor painting as they develop skills in drawing, brushwork, paint handling, composition and color. Students are encouraged to paint subjects that interest them. Instructor will address individual concerns, and will offer demonstrations, discussions and ind...
Michael GengerMay. 22-Aug. 21
Tues 6–9pm
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Collage Workshop • 122W07
At the turn of the 20th century, Braque and Picasso introduced collage as “high art” and now collage is part our everyday visual vocabulary. This workshop introduces various collage techniques to expand student modes of visual expression. June 16 & 23 / 2 sessions CLAS...
Paul LevittJun. 16-Jun. 23
Sat 9am–4pm
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Painting 1 + 2 • 122A05
Beginning students are introduced to oil or acrylic painting in a simplified, painless way. Learn about contemporary and Old Master techniques in a relaxed, upbeat environment. Instructor guides advanced students in the development of their own artistic vision and personal expression. See the cl...
James GoodmanMay. 22-Aug. 21
Tues 6–9pm
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Into the Light: A Watercolor Workshop • 122W11
In an “into-the-light” painting, the subject is backlit, with the light source illuminating the subject from behind. Most objects in the painting merge into a few large shapes, becoming silhouettes. The subject matter has been simplified; the painting is atmospheric, often dramatic an...
Roger WhitlockJul. 14-Jul. 15
Sat–Sun 9am–3pm
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Oil Painting • 122A07
Receive individualized instruction and be inspired by other artists in this open studio format for novice to advanced students. From technical improvements in brush, medium, drawing, and color choices to conceptual developments in composition, subject, scale, and series, Oil Painting will help yo...
Andrew RoseMay. 23-Aug. 22
Wed 6–9pm
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Soft Pastel with Mixed Media • 122A08
Weds 6–9pm / July 11–Aug 22 / 7 sessions / $150 / Rm 203 This course explores a dry/wet technique using soft pastel on sanded surfaces. Students begin working on sanded paper, available for purchase from the instructor, before learning to make their own sanded surfaces. Mixing pastel...
Helen IaeaJul. 11-Aug. 22
Wed 6–9pm
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Painting: The Social Life of Colors • 122A09
Explore the world of color. This class is for anyone interested in developing their understanding of color and individual artistic potential. Group exercises and individual instruction will guide students in the selection of art supplies, mixing of color, the application of paint, understanding c...
Janetta NappMay. 24-Aug. 23
Thurs 6-9pm
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Portraiture: Me, Myself and You • 122A01
Working from mirrors, live models, and each other, students develop a portfolio of portraits in the medium of their choice. Class covers art fundamentals—composition, value and proportion. Topics include erasure and editing, expression and development of portrait. CLASS ID#: 122A01 ...
Calvin CollinsMay. 21-Aug. 20
Mon 6–9pm
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Painting + Drawing the Portrait • 122A04
Open to painting and drawing media, this studio class provides an opportunity to learn and practice the basics of painting and drawing the human head from a live model. A practical approach to portraiture, topics include: anatomy and structure, lighting, color selection, color mixing, and techniq...
Mark NorsethMay. 22-Aug. 21
Tues 6–9pm
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Life Drawing Studio • 122A11
Drawing the human figure from life remains among the most absorbing and satisfying activities for artists of any level of ability. Each week, our Life Drawing Studio offers three hours of practice from the live model. Poses range from 30 seconds to more than one hour in duration. Demonstrations b...
Mark NorsethMay. 24-Aug. 23
Thurs 6–9pm
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Sketching the Model “en Plein Air” Workshop • 122W04
The painterly study of human subjects out-of-doors is one of the great challenges in painting. Join what will surely be an unusual and valuable experience for any practicing artist. Each class begins a new pose with an approximate working time of two to three hours. Open to painters in oil, soft ...
Mark NorsethMay. 22-Jul. 10
Tues 10am–1pm
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Monday Life Drawing
$10 per session / No registration; pay monitor at each session Live models and great music. No instruction provided.
Mark BrownMay. 21-Aug. 20
Mon 7–9:30pm
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Sketch to Painting Workshop • 122W09
Students are inspired and influenced by different cultures and world art as they sketch in the galleries of the Honolulu Museum of Art. Using the drawings and ideas developed in the museum, students are guided through the process of creating a final art project. Beginning students learn basic dr...
Regina BodeJun. 9-Jun. 10
Sat–Sun 9am–3pm
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Drawing Marathon Workshop • 122W06
For three days, immerse yourself in drawing as students create a room-size installation. Students first record information and then propel their drawings into a realm that balances representation with abstraction. Various aspects of drawing will be explored with examples shown and discussed. This...
Reem BassousMay. 11-May. 13
Fri–Sun 10am–4pm
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Sketch to Painting Workshop • 122W10
Students are inspired and influenced by different cultures and world art as they sketch in the galleries of the Honolulu Museum of Art. Using the drawings and ideas developed in the museum, students are guided through the process of creating a final art project. Beginning students learn basic dr...
Regina BodeMay. 19-May. 20
Sat–Sun 9am–3pm
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MangaBento Workshop: Coloring with Copics + Manga Mania • 122W13
Sun 1–4pm / May 6 / $10 paid to instructor, no registration required / Rm 201 Yu Xian and the staff of MangaBento demo the use of Copic and other popular Japanese markers. These transparent Japanese markers offer a watercolor effect without the mess. Bring drawings and art supplies, includ...
May. 6-May. 6
Sun 1–4pm
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MangaBento: Old School Manga History + Drawing Workshop • 122W14
May 27 / $10 paid to the instructor, no registration required Professor Jayson Makoto Chun from UH-West Oahu joins MangaBento to discuss early manga and anime of the 1960s and 1970s. Learn more about the founding father of anime Tezuka Osamu. After the discussion, MangaBento will help you create...
May. 27-May. 27
Sun 1–4pm
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Contemporary Exploratory Drawing Workshop • 122W02
If you like getting your hands dirty and want to push the boundaries of drawing then this workshop is for you. Participants explore materials in a very physical way to arrive at unexpected outcomes. Investigations begin with observation and evolve into a contemporary “process-orientated jou...
Linda KaneJun. 4-Jun. 8
Mon–Fri 9am–noon
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Zen Brushwork • 122A10
Zen Brushwork is about finding yourself. Instruction begins with an introduction to the Tao of Painting and making ink. Focusing on breathing, posture, and chi, students progress from painting lines to bamboo and landscapes. Lessons include an introduction to calligraphy. Students will look at an...
Andy KayMay. 24-Aug. 23
Thurs 6–9pm
