Mixed Media Acrylic Painting - NEW!
Pioneer High School • 601 W. STADIUM BLVD ANN ARBOR, MI 48103 Organized by Ann Arbor Public School SystemAbout this event
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Description
Grade 10th - Adult. Love painting with acrylics? Have you ever tried to spice up your paintings with mixed media elements before? Try this new class offering from Mary Thiefels, long time Rec & Ed painting instructor. This exploratory painting class is just what you need to keep your art and your ideas fresh. Review the acrylic basics: color mixing, brush stroke techniques, composition and more - but this time we build on these basic principles and add in collage, textured and glaze mediums, heavy paint applications and abstraction. Need something fresh to do this fall, join Mary in this truly exploratory and uniquely creative experience. The Instructor, Mary Thiefels, educator with Rec & Ed for nearly 20 years and founder of TreeTown Murals, will guide the class into making successful works of art through one on one in person instruction plus in depth virtual class demonstrations. The virtual classes will provide an explanation of all materials, advanced color theory practices, color mixing, brush handling techniques, tricks, collage and mixed media. Class will meet in-person on Tuesdays, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/26 & 12/10 (6 classes), 6-9pm where you will have open studio time to paint while getting personal feedback and guidance from Mary. On alternate weeks, the class meets on Zoom on Tuesdays 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 6-8pm (3 classes) where Mary will do her live painting lessons and introduce class projects. During these classes you will be invited to paint along to practice your techniques. Come join the fun!! See receipt and online notes for a basic first day supply list. 9 classes.
SUPPLIES:
Paint colors: since colors and brands vary, here is a comprehensive list, the ones in bold are the paint colors I use. You can choose any from these cool and warm selections.
- Standard Black color // Big tube of white (do not purchase "mixing white")
COOL COLORS -->
- (cool reds) Quinacridone Red / Alizarin Crimson /Permanent Rose
- (cool blues) Phthalo Blue, Prussian Blue, Cerulean blue, Manganese Blue, Winsor Blue
- (cool yellows) Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Light, Hansa Yellow Light, Azo Yellow
WARM COLORS -->
- (warm reds) Cadmium Red, Cadmium Scarlet
- (warm blues) Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue
- (warm yellows) Cadmium Yellow Deep, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Hansa Yellow Deep
Additional (and optional) Colors -->
- Sap Green / Violet / Burnt Umber / Raw Umber / Raw Sienna / Yellow Ochre / Naples Yellow / Fluorescents / or just whatever draws you in!
Other SUPPLIES:
- Metal palette knife(s)
- Palette paper (comes in a "book" of tear off sheets) // or a largish (flat) surface for mixing (NO watercolor palettes with the little compartments please)
- Brushes (various sizes) I will go over brushes in depth, just get a couple or a misc pack of them to start.
- A RAG!!
- Brush soap (optional)
- Watercolor pencils (optional) I will have some to share..
- Canvases - canvas board or stretched is fine. Sizes can vary. Or pick one size like a standard 8x10 or bigger like 16x20
- Small or medium size sketch book or scrap paper for working out designs on
- Some sort of kit, case, or tupperware to keep everything in
Virtual sessions can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. To fully participate, you will need access to the Internet during class time, and a built-in camera/microphone on your device or a webcam if you'd like to communicate with the instructor in real-time.
Residents in the AAPS district boundaries ages 65+ may be eligible for a 25% discount off one class per term. Registration must be completed over the phone (734) 994-2300 ext. 0, Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm. Please click on the following link for more information: Senior Adult Discount Policy
Grades
10th Grade - Adult
Location
PIONEER ROOM E101 at Pioneer High School
Instructor
Mary Thiefels