9709 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores
305-757-3161 MiamiArtLeague@aol.com
Easels, Drawing Boards provided. Free parking in the rear of Studio
Bring materials of your choice in accordance with class guidelines.
* Instructed Figure Drawing, Friday evenings, 7pm - 9pm, DATE CHANGE NEW April 26 - May 17, 4 week course, Artist Salvador Zarate
4 WEEK FIGURE DRAWING COURSE W/ GUIDED INSTRUCTION
-In this course students will draw from the live model with guided instruction and learn the fundamentals on how to begin and develop a figure drawing as well as proper use of various materials.
-During the course students will learn and be exposed to the following:
o Proper placement of the figure on the page
o Proportion
o How to utilize various tools and materials
o The different stages of a figure drawing
o Brief discussion on anatomy and the importance of its application.
o Rendering of the figure (how to achieve a smooth transition of tones)
-The instructor will give several critiques to each student throughout the course.
- The medium for this course is graphite/pencil, but students can choose to work in any dry medium that they prefer.
- Materials not provided
* Watercolor Fast and Fresh, Wednesday evenings, 7pm - 9pm, MAY 1st - 22nd, 4 week course, Artist Will McGaul
Miami Watercolor artist Will McGaul will reveal how to simplify a complex still life into a loose, dynamic watercolor .
Using only a few brushes and some basic colors, you will learn to enjoy painting all types of subjects in watercolor.
This workshop will arm you with techniques and tips about form , value and color . Come create expressive paintings
From simple everyday objects! No experience required, just bring your enthusiasm !
Art of the Portrait, Thursday evenings, May 9th - May 30th, 4 week course, Artist Salvador Zarate
4 WEEK ART OF THE PORTRAIT COURSE W/ GUIDED INSTRUCTION
-In this course students will paint a grisaille (mono-chromatic)self-portrait of themselves with the use of a mirror.
-Students will learn general principles on the following:
o How to prepare and tone a canvas
o Explanation of materials, handling of materials
o Composition
o The power of expression and gesture in a painting
-The instructor will give several critiques to each student throughout the workshop.
- Materials not provided
Thursday evenings,
7pm - 9pm,
Beginning May 9 - May 30
Artist Salvador Zarate
$120 for 4 week session
In this class students will paint a grisaille portrait, beginning with themselves by using a mirror.
- The instructor will provide a full recommended materials list, but students are welcome to use their own if preferred.
- The instructor will give a demonstration so students can see the step by step process of how to begin, construct and refine a portrait painting.
Friday evenings, 7pm - 9pm,
DATE CHANGE - NEW DATES April 26 - May 17
Artist Salvador Zarate
$120 for 4 week session
+ Model Fee/
In this course students will draw from the live model with guided instruction and learn the fundamentals on how to begin and develop a figure drawing as well as proper use of various materials.
- During the course students will learn and be exposed to the following:
- Proper placement of the figure on the page
Proportion
How to utilize various tools and materials
The different stages of a figure drawing
Brief discussion on anatomy and the importance of its application.
Rendering of the figure (how to achieve a smooth transition of tones)
Wednesday evenings,
7pm - 9pm, May 1 - May 22
Artist Will McGaul
$120 for 4 week session
Miami Watercolor artist Will McGaul will reveal how to simplify a complex still life into a loose, dynamic watercolor .
Using only a few brushes and some basic colors, you will learn to enjoy painting all types of subjects in watercolor.
This workshop will arm you with techniques and tips about form , value and color . Come create expressive paintings
From simple everyday objects! No experience required, just bring your enthusiasm !