Art Courses for Advanced Students

Workshops at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center are an important aspect of Quinlan programming and are opportunities for intensive study with nationally recognized artists. Workshops are not always recommended for absolute beginners.

The sessions are strenuous, meeting for several days at a time and for up to seven or eight hours a day. An understanding of the basic materials, their properties, fundamental principles of color theory and design and several previous classes in the medium are the suggested prerequisites in order to receive a true benefit from the experience. 

Coming in 2008:

Sherrie McGraw, Oil Painting, Still Life and Portraits, August 11-15, 2008, $700 (+$30 model fee)

"Most painters feel they have succeeded when they can paint a subject convincingly. Although painted images can be captivating, there is more to a compelling painting than technical proficiency. When an image compels the viewer to return to it repeatedly, the underlying reason is the concept. Rather than seeing each object as a separate entity, concept establishes a relationship between objects and building something that is greater than the individual parts. This underlying visual message creates a beauty beyond subject matter and is the real reason behind the painting. Visual ideas are less personal and more universal and ultimately create a more compelling and sublime painting." -Sherrie McGraw 

David A. Leffel, Oil Painting, Still Life and Portraits, 4 Days: September 30-October 3, 2008 $745 (+$30 model fee) 

Gregg Kreutz, Oil Painting, Still Life and Portraits, Dates to be Announced, Fall, 2008

Recently

Marc Chatov, Oil Painting Portraiture, January 7-11, 2008

David A. Leffel, Oil Painting, Still Life and Portraits, October 16-19, 2007

Gerald F. Brommer Advanced Watercolor Workshop, Landscape Design (with Collage), September 17-21.

To view the entire 2007 Workshop calendar, please click HERE.

For links to all supply lists, click here.

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