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Updated 03-02-12
Painting Classes in Acrylic / Mixed
Media
"Semi-Abstract
Expressionism"
With artist Christopher Mathie & sometimes Chuck Gumpert
www.christophermathie.com
www.chuckgumpert.com
To sign up:
email christopher@christophermathie.com
or call 360-769-5976 studio, 253-225-3414 cell
Note: We only have space for 5 people in
each class... sign up now!
Returning students receive priority. Please
email for more information if you still have questions
after reading below. Classes take place
in our Port Orchard, WA, studio.
Weekly classes are $50 per
class,
sessions are usually one month / 4 classes. Two-Day Intensive Seminars are $200, does not include supplies.
*Please pay for your classes ahead of time to
hold your space!
Make checks payable to:
Christopher Mathie
P.O. Box 169
Southworth, WA 98386
Click
here for driving directions and link to ferry schedule if coming from Seattle
Click here for photos from "Two Day Intensive Seminar, 2012" (Beginner's level) Click here for photos from 2010 & 2011 classes
Click
here for photos from 2010 classes
Click
here for photos from 2009 classes
(Option 1) This class has room for more!
Two-Day Intensive Seminar — "Dive in, no fear approach"
Beginning to Intermediate Painting Classes in Acrylic
Next session (2 classes--pay for both up front, $200)
*does not include supplies
**Space is limited, please send your check now to hold your space.
Wednesday & Thursday
March 21 & 22
11:30 am to 5:30 pm both days (12 hours instruction total)
Lunch break in middle, please bring sack lunch.
*Supplies are same as below except canvas, please get two 30" x 40" canvases, professional grade with stapples on back, and bring 2 smaller sizes (any size) for warm up and practice.
Note, before classes begin: Gesso your canvases with heavy texture layer, let dry 1 to 2 days, then paint on a ground color (any color) before the first session. Needs to dry at least two days before classes begin.
You will work on at least two paintings in this workshop. Emphasis on learning to over-come fear, color combinations, color mixing, paint application techniques, glazes, layering and design. You will learn many of the techniques I used on the three recent paintings below!
"Loi Pond Study I," 24 x 36
SOLD
"Leaf Storm I," 48 x 72
*SOLD
"Mathie Study," 40 x 30
(Option 2) On-going Saturday group... check with me for space
Beginning to Intermediate Painting Classes in Acrylic
(some experience helpful)
Next session (5 classes--pay for all 5 up front,
$250)
*does not include supplies
All Saturdays (5 days)
Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
(Option 3) call or email to set up appointment
One-on-One, Private Instruction -- all levels
Cost is $50 for 2 hour session
*does not include supplies
This is perfect for someone who wants to work on something specific. Or if you just want to learn color theory, how to mix paint, how to draw, or need help critiquing a piece to finish it... can be tailored to your needs.
These sessions are perfect for a brand new beginner who needs some hand-holding to get started. Or for a professional that needs a boost in motivation and wants to learn new mixed media techniques.
Notes about classes and supply list
At each class I talk a little in the
beginning and offer ideas for the day, sometimes it is quite
experimental,
which everyone seems to enjoy. Sometimes
we work more abstract, sometimes with some subject, it depends
on the day. Then everyone paints for a while, then I usually
demonstrate at some point. My partner, Chuck Gumpert, who is
also a professional artists is usually present too. We go around
and help people individually, but also allow people to just
paint quite a bit. It's a lot of fun. Near the end of class
we have group critique and discuss everyone's work. We listen
to lively music and people bring snacks too.
The whole list
below costs around $100--150. Of course if you want large canvases it's
more. I suggest bringing at least 2--3 canvases each class
because we bounce around from piece to piece allowing each
to dry.
Please gesso (prime) a couple canvases before you come to class
if you know how... if you don't know what gesso is, not to
worry, I'll teach you at the first class.
SUPPLY LIST
I get all my supplies from Utrecht or Blick on Capital Hill, Seattle.
There is a Daniel Smith and Aaron Brothers in Seattle
also. In Tacoma I reccomend Tacoma Art Supply and in Gig Habor,
Pro Art Source.
*If you have other sizes or brands already bring them to the
first class before you buy more, what you have may work!
Note on canvas: Buy any brand,
probably the cheaper ones with staples on the sides for beginners
to learn on, gallery
wrapped canvas with staples on the back for professional artists.
11” x 14” canvas, buy at least
four
24" x 24" canvas, buy two
30" x 40" canvas, buy one
(you may buy more and larger canvases if you wish--some people
will be working very large)
Paper palettes, I use brand-Strathmore, 12” x
16” (any
brand and size is fine)
1” Flat brush
3" Flat brush
size 10 pointed round brush
size 4 pointed round brush
3” gesso brush, can be a house paint brush
masking tape, 1/2”
palette knife, size 9 (other sizes will work)
acrylic glazing liquid, I use brand—Golden,
gloss, 16 oz.
white acrylic gesso, 1 qt. (get the thick paste,
not liquid, I use Utrecht Professional Grade)
color wheel
Paint:
I buy 4 oz jars (you
may buy smaller quantities in tubes)
yellow ochre
buff white
titanium white
ultra marine blue
alizarin crimson
hansa yellow light
burnt umber
burnt sienna
*bring all your colors if you already have them
Miscellaneous items:
Roll of paper towel
clean-up sponge
plastic wrap to cover palette
Water cups (cottage cheese containers work well)
painting bag or tote
to carry supplies
chalk or charcoal (black)
pencils
aquarellable "Stabilo" #8046 water soluble drawing pencils. Buy black and white, (have found quarellable at Daniel Smith & Blick)
Sharpie brand paint markers
Rags
spray bottle
sketch pad, journal
or notebook
measuring tape
scissors
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