120-Evening Painting

This class is open to those who want to explore the mediums of painting or drawing. There is always an ongoing discussion about traditional and contemporary concepts, with frequent group and individual critiques. Students will receive one-on-one instruction on how to compose a painting, how to use the different mediums brought to class, and how to think about their art in the broader context of what is contemporary art. All are welcome to this fun and lively studio class. 

This is the IN-PERSON component of a hybrid class.
There will be students participating IN-PERSON concurrently with students participating ONLINE via Zoom.

Between the ages of 25 and 35? Use coupon code UNDER35 to receive $20 off this class.


Special Notes

All students must comply with the Policies and Procedures found on The Center's website. There will be no refunds for students removed from class for failure to observe The Center’s Policies and Procedures.


Materials

This workshop is open to all paint mediums. 

Please pick one or more mediums to work from for this workshop.

 

For a supply list please see below. 

 

OIL

Brushes – a variety (oil based)

Palette (kinds: wood or plastic)

Palette knife

Canvas or Canvas board (Possible sizes recommended 11X 14 through 18 x 24) I would recommend having 2 or 3 canvas to possible work on.

Oil Paints (Possible brand names: Grumbacher, Winsor & Newton, Rembrandt, Van Gogh)

COLORS: Allzarin Crimson, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cobalt Blue, Ivory Black, Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna

Liquin  (a kind of quick drier)

Mineral Spirits (Gamsol Odorless)

 

ACRYLIC

Brushes – a variety (acrylic based)

Palette (kinds: wood or plastic)

Palette knife

Canvas or Canvas board (Possible sizes recommended 11X 14 through 18 x 24) I would recommend having 2 or 3 canvas to possible work on

Acrylic Paint (Possible brand names: Golden, Winsor & Newton, Liquitex)

COLORS: Allzarin Crimson, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cobalt Blue, Ivory Black, Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna

Gel Medium (Matte and Gloss)

Cups for water

 

WATERCOLOR

Brushes – a variety (watercolor based)

Palette (kinds: plastic)

Watercolor Paint (Possible brand names: Da Vinci, Grumbaacher, Rembrandt)

            Colors: starter set

Gouache Painting (is a kind of watercolor and great for field studies) starter set the more colors the better (Possible brand names: Holbein or Grumbacher)

Watercolor paper (Any brand name that has the page glued on all four sides. This is a pre-streched paper.) 

Plastic Cups for water

 

PASTELS

Chalk pastels (Possible brand names: Grumbacher, Rembrandt, Rowney) 

Pastel paper (Possible brand names: Strathmore, Sennelier, Canson)

 

Oil pastels (Possible brand names: Sakura Cray, Van Gogh, Daler-Rowney, Faber-Castell, Sennelier)

Note: Mineral Spirits (Low Odor or Odorless) can dissolve oil pastels and can be used for blending colors and obtain painterly surface effects. Brushes would also be need for this. 

 

Pastel paper (Possible brand names: Strathmore, Sennelier, Canson)

 

Other possible materials you might need:

Something to carry supplies in (art bend, backpack, box easel)

Tape, 1” Blue Painters Tape

Push Pins (dozen)

Wood pencils/charcoal pencils 

Sketchbook 

Plastic Wrap (for keeping paints wet when not in use)

 

About the Instructor

Shyamal Raguso

Shy Raguso has a M.A. in Fine Arts and is an award winning artist who has exhibited at numerous galleries, art shows, and other public spaces. Raguso is a Fine Arts Professor at Raritan Valley Community College and Union College. She has also taught art to children and adults at The Whittemore, The Morris County Art Workshop, YMCA, Chester Field House and gives private art lessons. Raguso was born in Bombay, India, and now lives and works in New Jersey with her husband and two children. 

REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS

Class Details

January 17 - March 27, 06:30 pm - 09:00 pm

Days: Wednesday

Tuition: $347

Member Tuition: $322

Location: The Center for Contemporary Art

Semester: Winter 2024

Level: Adult

Instructor: Shyamal Raguso