C111-Painting in Depth

This program is designed for young artists who love painting and who want to deepen and develop their skills. The class explores painting in acrylics, watercolors, and tempera with attention to the use of color, light, shadow, composition, and brush handling. Students will work from still life arrangements or favorite photographs. The teacher will provide frequent demonstrations. Students will also draw inspiration from the art on view in the galleries. Children are encouraged to repeat this class to continue building painting skills.

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

All materials are included.

About the Instructor

Aldo Villarreal Astuvilca

A Central Jersey based artist and a professional graphic designer. He graduated from Rutgers University with his BFA in Graphic Design and Minor in Art History. His lifelong passion for art has resulted in working with several arts organizations, to help produce some large scale pieces, public murals and after school arts programs.

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Class Details

January 27 - March 09, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Days: Saturday

Tuition: $229

Member Tuition: $204

Location: The Center for Contemporary Art

Semester: Winter 2024

Level: Children (Ages 5-8)

Instructor: Aldo Villarreal Astuvilca

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in Bedminster, NJ, is a popular destination for world-class contemporary art exhibitions and community-based arts education and programming.

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