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portrait painting class at The Curious Forge

Portrait Painting Made Easy

Total Class Duration: 18 Hours

5 class series for the beginner or experienced painter! with Chappy Valente

Thursdays, Sept 7 to Oct. 5, 4:00-7:00 pm

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SKU: MMS-W-6 Categories: Mixed Media, Workshop
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Description

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, this workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to create beautiful portraits. This is a five-week commitment designed for beginner and intermediate painters.  Students will learn how to construct composition, mix colors accurately and identify and avoid problems before they occur.
Students are free to use the opaque medium of their choosing, oil or acrylic.  Please check your calendar prior to enrolling to make certain you have no scheduling conflicts.  Missing one class will impact your ability to successfully complete the painting.
What to Bring: 
  • *if you do not know what to bring, this will be gone over at the first meeting, you are also welcome to ‘rent’ items from Chappy if you don’t want to commit to materials just yet.
  • Paint (oil or acrylic and the proper medium for either).
  • Brushes.  A combination of bristle and synthetic brushes which should include large (1 inch or greater) bristle brushes as well as a good selection of soft, synthetic brushes.  If you’re unsure what you need we’ll cover that in detail in the first week.
  • Two canvas boards (10×14 or something close).  Avoid stretched canvasses.
  • An apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on
  • Photos: Gather as many reference photos as possible and I will assist in the final selection. 5 x 7 or larger hard copy photos recommended or an iPad.

Your facilitator: Chappy Valente has been an artist/art instructor for forty years. He studied at the International School of Painting, Drawing & Sculpture in Umbria, Italy, as well as the Art Students League of New York. He has recently relocated from N.Carolina to Nevada City.

Min: 4 / Max: 6 participants (please note: if attendance does not meet the minimum, this class will be rescheduled)

Pre-registration required.

The Forge has a 7-day advance notification Cancellation/Refund Policy: You can read our cancellation policy here.

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Total Class Time

18 Hours

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