Adult Classes
CAC Summer Classes 2014
How to Design Paintings That Work
Date: June 9-13, Monday through Friday
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Age: 10 and up
Class minimum: 4
Class maximum: 8
Tuition: $150.
Supply fee: $20.
Registration: Please register directly with artist (contact information is below).
Last day to register: June 2
Contact information:
Gale Gassiot, Artist
Cell: 512.971.1919
Brief class description
Play with design elements and principles to create ‘paintings that work’. Unity, contrast, dominance, and symmetry are only a few design principles used to create good art. The class will ‘play’ with design elements and principles in ways that are fun and easy to understand. Then, we will apply the learned design elements and principles by creating compositions that work. It is surprising to see the amazing difference this knowledge makes!
Expanded class description
Create ‘paintings that work’ by learning about design elements and principles. How design principles are used may determine the success of an art piece. Unity, methods, contrast, dominance, and symmetry are only a few design principles used in art. Design elements and principles have been used throughout all periods of art and all types of design. The class will play with design elements and principles in ways that are fun and easy to understand, and then apply this new knowledge to their creations during class. It is amazing what a difference this knowledge makes in the success of an art piece!
What to bring
A healthy snack for mid-class break.
A folder of favorite photos of animals, sport, family members, nature, and magazine clippings.
Watercolor for Tweens, Teens and Adults!
Date: June 23-27, Monday through Friday
Time: 1-4pm
Ages: 10 and up
Class minimum: 4
Class maximum: 8
Tuition: $150.
Supply fee: $20.
Registration: Please register directly with artist (contact information is below).
Last day to register: June 16
Contact information
Gale Gassiot, Artist
Email: GaleGassiot@gmail.com
Cell: 512.971.1919
Brief class description
Participants learn to paint in watercolor using design techniques that incorporate color, value, washes, and line. Artists are encouraged to “play” while performing the exercises to learn watercolor. After practicing new techniques, artists apply the new skill in their paintings. Creativity and individual style are encouraged. This class is fun while being educational.
Expanded description
Artists learn to design and paint in watercolor. Artists learn techniques in which color, value, washes, and line are used to describe the subject. After practicing new techniques, artists apply the new skill in their paintings. Knowledge builds with each class. Resource for paintings may come from the environment, photos, and the imagination. Creativity and individual style are encouraged. This is a fun and educational class. Each class ends with a group display of the new creations, with positive feedback from peers to describe what they like most about the paintings. This process helps to identify and name newly learned techniques and how they may be expressed in art.
What to bring
A healthy snack for mid-class break.
A folder of favorite photos of animals, sports, family members, friends, nature, and magazine clippings.
