ADULT COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Studio Art Foundation Program

South Shore Art Center offers a new program for students looking to formalize their art studies. Upon completion of a specially designed curriculum, SSAC will award students a Certificate in Studio Art Foundation. Participants in the program will have ongoing support of Art Center faculty to evaluate work and assist in course selection. Certificate Students will have priority registration and be assisted in creating a portfolio of work from their selected courses for presentation and exhibition. They also will have the opportunity to exhibit at SSAC in Certificate Student shows. Courses must be completed within three years of registration. (One course, taken prior to January 2009 is eligible for inclusion in the Certificate Program.)

Registration fee for this program is $50.
Contact 781-383-2787 for more information.

First Year Focus
Basic Drawing (48 hours minimum)
Color Theory (10 hours minimum)
Intro to Painting (24 hours minimum Oil, Acrylic, or Watercolor)
Elective choice (24 hours)

Second Year Focus
Drawing II (24 hours minimum)
Art History (12 hours)
Painting Elective (24 hours minimum)
Elective choice (24 hours)

Elective Courses
Advanced Drawing (24 hours)
Printmaking (24 hours)
Photography (16 hours)
3D ceramics (24 hours)
Sculpture (24 hours)
Visiting Art Workshops (18 hours minimum)

300 Basic Drawing

Judy Rossman

The ability to draw is not inherited, it is a learned skill. That ability is directly related to ones’ observational skills. Being able to see the basic structure of all objects is the first step (similar to reading music). Through a series of exercises, assignments, and “homework”, students will strengthen their observational skills and their drawing skills. Composition, value studies, line, texture and color will broaden their understanding of the drawing process. This class can accommodate both beginner and intermediate levels in a supportive environment with lots of one-on-one instruction. Continuing students may complete works in progress.

300 1/20–3/9 Friday morning 10:00–1:00 7 classes
$185M $225NM

301 No Fear Drawing—Basic Drawing Techniques

Marion Carlson

You can draw! Each week, a principle of design will be introduced. This hands–on approach will give you the tools to have a successful drawing. You will learn line, texture, value, contrast, negative space and more in this supportive two-hour class.

1/23–3/19 Monday pm 6:30–8:30 8 classes
$145M $185NM

302 Pastel Atelier

Donna Rossetti-Bailey

This experience for the intermediate and experienced pastel artist will provide five hours of uninterrupted studio and plein air painting time each week. Each session will include instruction, one-on-one easel time, critiques, and lots of information exchanges. All students will be encouraged to express their own personal style and imagery. We will have fun, laugh and learn from one another in this extended class. Some materials provided. Bring your lunch. (No class February 22)

1/18–3/28 Wednesday 9:00–2:00 10 classes
$350M $390NM (includes additional materials fee)

305 Exotic and Eastern—Botanical Drawing and Painting

Sarah Roche

Led by a professional botanical artist and experienced teacher, students will explore the world of exotic flowers, fruits and vegetables, and learn how to portray their shape and texture. In watercolor expand your palette to include their kaleidoscope of colours. In this six-week class, we will be realistically painting the wide range of fruits and vegetables that fill our supermarket shelves. Using traditional drawing and watercolor techniques, students will work towards producing lifelike and accurate botanical paintings. All abilities are welcome as there will be plenty of demonstration and individual attention. 

2/6–3/19 Monday am 9:30–12:30 6 classes
$165M $205NM

306 Large Scale Drawing

Valerie Forte Vitali

In this drawing class we will consider drawing for drawing’s sake, and re-evaluate the importance of drawing exploration. We will build on past experiences but also take a fresh approach to a variety of media and surfaces.  Each week we will confront a challenging subject and consider several drawing tools and materials. You will explore the drawing challenges that appeal to you, and your interests will be supported and guided by the instructor. We will work from a variety of subjects, including the figure. The class will go beyond conveying the information of the observed subject with accuracy, and examine mark and mood, layering and surface patina. Some materials provided.

1/12–3/8 Thursday am 10:00–1:00 8 classes
$225M $265NM (includes additional materials and model fee)

307 Drawing & Painting

Evelina Brozgul

In this still life class you will be exposed to a direct relationship between painting and drawing. You will work at your own pace and level to improve your drawing and/or painting skills. Through exercises designed to sharpen the technique of the hand and eye coordination you will understand and be able to connect your drawings to your paintings. You will be able to implement color into your work and understand how a black and white image exists in our colorful world. For those students who only wish to develop their drawing or paintings skills separately, you are welcome. Bring # 2B, 4B pencils, and a few .05 mechanical pencils, good paper pad 16 X 20, some gray or other colored paper, kneaded eraser and conte sticks (sinopia and sepia). A painting supply list will be provided to you upon registration and extensively discussed in class on the first day. Please bring any supplies you may already have on the first day.

1/19–3/29 Thursday pm 6:30–9:30 10 classes
$255M $295NM

317 Watercolor Continuum

Lilly Cleveland

Explore many styles in watercolor. We will take a sampling from previous masters and try different approaches. We may depart from traditional and use some different papers and paint products. You can do the lesson or bring something to class (even a concept) to paint. Lesson format will include example, description and short demo. Lots of painting time.

1/23–3/19 Monday pm 1:30–4:30 8 classes
$205M $235NM

321 Oil Painting—Basics for Beginners

Charissa Roberts

Explore the fundamentals of oil painting materials and methods while working on a sequence of projects. We will touch on different styles, techniques and approaches to suit diverse interests. Join us to begin, or refresh your creative process in a comfortably-paced class. (No class February 22)

1/18–3/14 Wednesday pm 6:30–9:30 8 classes
$205M $245NM

322 Oil Painting

Evelina Brozgul

In this course for beginning and intermediate students, you will develop fundamental painting skills, while exploring the potential for self-expression inherent in oil painting techniques. Studio exercises include direct observation and response to still life, as well as instruction for painting the human figure. Students will be introduced to the traditional painting process, from stretching and priming the canvas to the final glazing. Emphasis is on clean, non-muddy color and the human proportions through a painterly technique. Close observation of the paint layers and different techniques will also be discussed. Students will receive individual attention at every level of their ability.

1/20–3/30 Friday am 10:00–1:00 10 classes
$255M $295NM

324 One Hour Painting

Nancy Colella

This six-week class will explore the practice of creating a painting from start to finish in one hour, teaching you how to think more spontaneously and produce more lively and intuitive work. It will help you simplify the process, and be able to “say a lot with little.” Generous, quick, well placed strokes will give you fresher, simpler, more effective paintings. The class will include demos, exercises, and “timed” one hour group painting sessions. Be prepared to use a lot of paint and big brushes!
We will work from still life and photos. I use oils, although the lessons may be applied to acrylics as well. An understanding of the materials would be helpful.

1/31–3/13 Tuesday am 9:30–12:30 6 classes
$165M $205NM

325 Acrylic Painting

Erik Bunker

This course is designed for the beginning to intermediate painter. Focus we be placed on various techniques to enhance the artist’s knowledge of composition, color mixing and observation. Students will be encouraged to explore these skills while developing their own personal style through class critique and open studio.

1/17–3/27 Tuesday pm 6:30–9:30 10 classes
$255M $295NM

326 Glow—Painting Techniques

Joan Brancale

Joan Brancale
Learn a way to use alkyd paints with oils and liquin on an absorbent panel to capture the bright colors and soft edges of flowers and fruit. Achieve a luminous effect by using fast drying transparent glazes that yield an "old masters" look taught by late artist Thomas Buechner in his workshops, magazine articles and books. Joan studied with Buechner and honors his legacy. This course is geared for students with painting experience in any media.

1/26–3/8 Thursday am 9:30–12:30 6 classes
$175M $215NM

327 “Alla Prima” Class

Dianne Panarelli Miller

This class will begin with an informative demonstration to help students see how to begin a painting. The instructor will work with students on an individual basis to help them improve at their own speed. Students will work outside – weather permitting or work from still life set ups. Dianne will blend the discipline of Academic Traditional Methods with the freedom of "Alla Prima" (all in one sitting) to help students learn the fundamentals to create a painting that is structurally sound in color, composition and technique. Whether you are a beginner or advanced artist you will benefit from this class.

1/23–3/19 Monday am 9:30–12:30 8 classes
$205M $245NM

500 Life Drawing and Painting Studio

Uninstructed—Michael McNabb, Coordinator

Develop your skills in drawing from the model in this ongoing class. Please call the Coordinator 781-545-4991 if you plan to attend.
Ongoing Monday pm 7:00–10:00

$10 per session model fee payable at class

340 Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Monoprinting

Esther Maschio

Learn something new to stretch your imagination. Monoprinting is the most accessible and experimental of any of the visual arts. Technique and process are taught by means of sequential demonstrations starting with basic lessons. An indirect process, imagery is applied to a Plexiglas surface then transferred to archival paper by means of an etching press. Students will learn about mixing inks, roll-ups, viscosity, color theory simplified, additive, subtractive, trace drawing, transfers, blind embossing and chine colle among others. Individual attention is given during each class and group experience and interaction with other students all combine to create a stimulating atmosphere with lots of room for meaningful and fascinating learning curves. Students at all levels of experience are welcome.

1/23–4/2 Monday pm 6:00–9:00 10 classes
$260M $295NM (includes a $25 materials fee for inks and limited paper)

341 Intermediate/Advanced Monoprinting

Esther Maschio

Monoprinting can be a highly experimental medium for creating strikingly unique works of art. An indirect process, typically imagery is created on a Plexiglas plate and then transferred by means of an etching press to archival paper. Brayers and brushes are the primary tools used. Methods and techniques include: additive, subtractive, mixing inks, roll-ups, viscosity transparencies, color layering, multiple plate printing, plate registration, color theory simplified, trace drawing, collage, chine colle and more. Students will work with instructor to define goals and then set a plan to begin work. In this dynamic and energetic studio environment, exploration and growth are emphasized at the individual and group level.

1/23–4/2 Monday 9:00–2:00 10 classes
$330M $365NM (includes a $20 materials fee for inks)

372 Beginning Lightroom 3

Tim Waite

As part of a two-course offering, this first course will focus on learning what Lightroom 3 can do to improve your photo management by discussing the Import dialog as well as thoroughly explaining how to use the Library module. The emphasis will be on creating a solid digital work flow by starting at the beginning, learning how to best import your images, tag them with relevant data and, how to organize them for quicker access. We will cover the various metadata filtering options and flagging as well. A laptop or portable computer with an installed and registered version of Lightroom 3 is required.

1/18–3/14 Wednesday pm 7:00–9:30 8 classes
$185M $215NM

373 Creative Photography

Tim Waite
This course will explore the creative side of digital photography and will complement the technical aspects covered in 371 Basic Digital Photography. Intended to help you consider new ways of capturing and processing your digital photographs, we'll cover image composition and development, in an effort to expand your creative vision. Each student should be proficient in the use of their digital camera (DSLR or compact) and have access to and some basic understanding of one or more photo manipulation applications, such as Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Lightroom. Each student should also be able to devote 3 to 4 hours each week to working on the weekly project. For more detailed information, please visit www.timwaitephoto.com/creativecourse.

2/7–3/6 Tuesday pm 7:30–9:30 4 classes
$185M $215NM

404 A day in the "Pastel Studio"

Anne Heywood

Warm up your painting talents this winter with one full day of pastel painting each month in a casual and supportive environment. Begin each day watching a demonstration, then enjoy painting your masterpiece (your choice of subject) with professional guidance. Each class ends with a constructive group critique. Class demonstration topics: Still Life (January), Snow Scene (February), Spring Landscape (March). Class size is limited; suggested materials list is provided upon registration.

1/21, 2/18, 3/17 9:30–4:30 3 classes
$195M $220NM

440 Collagraph Platemaking, Monoprinting & Editioning

Esther Maschio

Achieve results from Collagraph plates that can resemble traditional etchings in a fraction of the time. Students will build their plates by gluing various materials and foil onto board; ink, and then print the plate using an etching press. Experimentation is a natural for this process and greatly encouraged, so come with lots of ideas. Learn how to edition your plate (make multiple-same-look prints from a single plate as well) and make monoprints using the same plate(s) and inking differently each time.

3/3–3/4 Saturday & Sunday 10:00–3:00 2 classes
$165M $195NM (materials fee included)

453 Nuno Felt

Barbara Poole

Students will learn how to create beautiful “Nuno Felt” by combining a silk base with wool, laying the wool on top of the silk and then felting them together. Nuno felt is lightweight with drape and flexibility. There are many possibilities for transparency, exciting texture, and layering of materials with diverse characteristics. Students will finish the class with a completed scarf.

2/5 Sunday 10:00–3:00 1 class
$120M $145NM ($30 materials fee payable to instructor)

465 Hand Printed Textile Table Runner Workshop

Kathy Parkinson

In this workshop students will design and create a beautiful fabric table runner. Participants will learn a variety of textile printing techniques including masking, block printing, stenciling, and hand painting to explore color application and overlay in creating their designs. Students
should bring images, motifs and color swatches that inspire them to begin the design process.

2/4 Saturday 10:00–4:00
$125M $165NM
$30 Materials Fee is payable to the Instructor

466 Creating With Curves II—Fiber Workshop

Virginia Holloway

In this two-day workshop, we will explore several techniques of piecing and appliqué with freehand curves. The goal is to allow more creative freedom in fiber art construction without a pattern or template, reacting to the construction as it develops. Students will incorporate these techniques into their own fiber art and gain confidence in improvisational design. Some experience with machine piecing and using a rotary cutter will be necessary. Students must provide their own sewing machines.
There will be 2 sessions, 6 hours each. The first will focus on cutting and sewing curves, the second on machine appliqué and combined techniques.

3/31–4/1 Saturday & Sunday 10:00–4:00
$165M $195NM

484 Marketing For Artists

Kaitlin Thurlow

This three part mini-course will highlight the essentials of marketing for visual artists.  Prepare a marketing package in order to align your art making with the message you send to the world.  Topics will include: writing an artist’s statement and bio, developing a visual brand and a branding statement, preparing digital images for use in entering exhibitions, print and the web.  Workshop and collaborate with other artists in order to understand what information you are sending about your work.  Leave with the confidence you’ll need to get your message out.

1/17–1/31 Tuesday pm 6:30–8:30 3 classes
$75M  $95NM

Kaitlin Thurlow, 2010-2011 Artist Toolbox Fellow, Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston

486 American Women Artists I

Anne Heywood

Celebrate Women’s History Month! This fun and educational hour-long presentation focuses on nine prominent American women artists from the 19th and 20th centuries, a time when society was changing at an ever-quickening pace, and when “American Art” was being defined. Presentation includes pictures of the artists’ works and interesting commentaries on these women’s careers and lives.

3/20 Tuesday pm 7:00-8:30
$15M $20NM

488 Color Theory Simplified

Judy Rossman

Through a series of structured sequential exercises, students will understand the basics of color mixing. This understanding will endow the student with skill and confidence in any color media he/she approaches including watercolor, oils, acrylics, oil pastels, colored pencil and gouache. A simple still life will be completed utilizing techniques experienced in previous exercises.

2/26–3/4 Sunday 11:00–4:00
$115M $155NM 2 classes

495 Drawing for Painters

Jen Bradley

The emphasis of this drawing workshop is to understand the process of translating relationships between form and space, and the interplay between reality and abstraction. Through drawing we will learn to create compositions that integrate the figure or still life within the 2-dimentional-picture plane. We will further our comprehension of the abstraction in representational art and representation in abstraction. The concepts presented are intended to be practiced over time and will be applied directly to our painting. The workshop will include critiques and suggested reading from artists such as Hans Hoffman. (Includes 2 model sessions and/or still life set-up).

1/6, 2/10, 3/16, 4/13 Friday pm 1:30–4:30
$225M $265NM

DOUG DAWSON
504 Pastel Master Workshop
Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 7, 10:00–4:00
$395M $425NM

Join this master three-day workshop which includes on the first day a 1 1/2 hour landscape demonstration either from a photo reference or from an outdoor location, if conditions permit. Dawson will illustrate separating landscape into planes, describe the 7 principles used to create the illusion of depth in a painting.

The second day will begin with a demonstration on how to use thumbnail sketches to solve problems of composition and color. The remainder of the morning students will work on thumbnail sketches. In the afternoon, students enlarge their best thumbnails into a painting. The day ends with a critique.

The third day will include a demonstration of the use of warm colors to control the greens in a landscape and the general principles used to find color solutions. Students spend the rest of the morning and afternoon working on their own paintings.

501 Master Class—Part II

Jen Bradley

Once a month, Four Saturday Sessions:
Feb 11, March 17, April 14

This one day/month workshop is designed to focus on creating and cultivating an individual body of work. This is an advanced approach that requires commitment to one’s own ideas and the process of painting in order to achieve the creation of art that is authentic. Each person will be assisted in developing a “thesis” project. To do this, we will be using personal themes, deciding on the use of specific materials and methods.
Individuals will work on their respective “Project/ Series” from February–April.

Individual critiques will be spaced through out the course of the day for individual time slots for one on one critiques / support in the development of each person’s body of work.

2/11, 3/17, 4/14 Saturdays 10:00–4:00
$260M $300NM 3 classes Students must commit to all three sessions

585 The Art of the Book

Peter Madden

This fast-paced, fun, intensive workshop begins Friday evening with an introduction to what the weekend holds. Designed for those with a good amount of basic bookbinding skills already in hand, we'll work on as many multi-signature, advanced structures as time allows. In between each, we'll take some time to look at examples of rich, contemporary artists' books. A list of tools will be sent to each participant upon registration as well as a detailed list of materials to pre-prepare (yes, homework!) to assure we can complete as many bindings as possible in a short amount of time.
3/23–3/25 Friday–Sunday 9:30-4:00
$275M $300NM

Peter Madden's one-of-a-kind, handmade artist's books were recently featured in Lark publications, "Masters; Book Arts". A faculty member at The School of The Museum of Fine Arts, he has taught bookbinding for over 2 decades, traveling throughout the US to lecture and conduct workshops for The Guild of Bookworkers, The New York Center for Book Arts, The Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center, The San Francisco Center for the Book, Wellesley College, Brandeis University, Brigham Young University, and Harvard University. Born and raised in Greenwich Village, he is now renovating an historical, Victorian home in Portland, Maine.

901 Fitts & Wolinsky Photography Portfolio Review

Jim Fitts & Cary Wolinsky

Whether your goal is to be a fine art photographer, a National Geographic photographer, or a commercial photographer, your portfolio is your most important marketing tool. Attendees of the Fitts & Wolinsky Photography Portfolio Review will get the opportunity to have their portfolio analyzed by two of photography’s most respected pundits. In this unique setting, your digital portfolio will be presented to the audience by Jim Fitts and Cary Wolinsky who will discuss its strengths and weaknesses, as well as tell you how to improve its effectiveness. Jim will analyze your portfolio from the viewpoint of a commercial client, curator, and collector and Cary will analyze your portfolio from the perspective of a world-renowned photographer and educator. Between them, Cary and Jim have over 75 years of experience in evaluating photography portfolios.
See www.ssac.org for more information on Jim Fitts & Cary Wolinsky and visit their blog: http://fittsandwolinsky.wordpress.com

January 7 Saturday 10:00–4:00 901a $150 Portfolio review (limited to 10 portfolios of twenty digital images each)

901b $50 Non-review general audience