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Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
An introduction to the basic principles of painting through observational still life exercises. The class will explore color, form, light, shadow and composition. Painting technique demonstrations will include the use of non-toxic methods of painting with oils. (or acrylic if a student prefers) Beginners are welcome! Returning students are also welcome to create individual projects with the instructor as they continue to develop their work....
Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
This class will cover fundamental aspects of the visual language of drawing including perspective, charcoal tonal drawing, mark making (line, hatching, cross-hatching, etc), still-life, portraiture, figure drawing with the live model and much more. Behind many great works of art, abstraction or realism, lies a strong drawing. Drawing is the bridge that connects seeing and conveying form. It is the key towards understanding and translating an idea...
Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
This transparent water-based painting medium has been enjoyed and used for centuries. Regardless of your experience level, you will learn how to use materials and all the techniques associated with watercolor. You will see demonstrations, and we will discuss composition, design, subject matter, and textures that lend themselves to this medium. You will leave this course with a full knowledge of how to use materials such as brushes, papers, and paint-to-water...
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Trestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
In this three-class workshop, students will create class exercises in class that will become homework. Using acrylic paint, students will learn how to create exact matches in hue, intensity, values, complimentary colors, and opposite values and intensities. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, but you will have time to catch up with the teacher. Students can email the school and teacher ahead of time to arrange this....
Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
This class will delve into many different ways of using acrylic paint, from thin washes and transparent glazes to thick impasto incorporating a variety of added textures. Beginners are welcome! Returning students are also welcome to create individual projects with the instructor as they continue to develop their work during the class. We will explore basic color theory through observational still life exercises and abstract mark-making, starting...
Trestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
In this five-session workshop you will be introduced to fundamental oil painting techniques and tools on how to paint a Portrait from models, photography and self-portraits, with a strong emphasis on the structure of the head. This class with learn proportions and structures of facial features rather than paint by number. Class begins with a demonstration by the instructor. You will spend the majority of the class painting, during which...
Trestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Come make art and get support with individual projects! This class is designed to help students get exposure to other artists, techniques, and otherwise get specific, helpful feedback. Excellent for all levels. Comes with storage. Please bring your own supplies and project idea (unless you would like help coming up with one!).
Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
Always wanted to find out how to learn how to draw? In this 3-hour class learn the basics and create one drawing. This is a companion class to the 5- Session Drawing Class. Come try it out. All materials are provided for a $10.00 fee.
Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
Learn the ancient Japanese art of Shibori or indigo tie-dye. First students will learn how to prepare a vat of indigo. Students will experience techniques for tying and dipping your fabric. Each participant will get to create 3 dyeing technique samples of loose fabric and a 20x20 pillow cover. Supplies are included. If students have a piece of clothing they would like to Upcycle they can bring that to dye also. It's a great way...
Trestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Working from still life, landscape, images, and imagination students will learn the basic principles of painting and drawing. This includes the basics about form, light, shadow, color, painting tools, and techniques. Each student will receive custom instruction and attention based on their individual progress. Students will create 4-6 completed paintings/drawings. Additional materials fee of $40.00 to be paid to the Instructor in cash due on...
Trestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Want to learn how to draw the human figure or practice with instruction? This class is for you! Every class the focus is drawing from the model. All levels welcome. Please bring a pad of paper, charcoal and pencils with erasers and sharpeners with you & a $30.00 model fee.
Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
Watercolor is the perfect medium for painting portraiture and skin tones. Students will learn to see, mix, and apply a range of colors that convey light and shadow in any skin tone, under any light. We will learn how to draw the human head, mix skin tone accurately, convey detailed facial features and various expressions. Students will experiment with techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry, dry on dry and overlaying washes to visually...
Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
Painting Basics II is an intermediate level course and geared towards students with some experience in painting. Taking Oil Painting Basics is encouraged though not required. Students will have the option to create a painting from an image/photograph, develop a personal project, or paint from a still life over the duration of the 3 class sessions. A small class size will ensure that all students receive individual attention and be able to work on...
Trestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Excite the Artist in you, and come and paint with artist Caitlin Hurd. In this 3 hour class Students will be taken step by step into oil painting. There will be painting demonstrations as well as individual instruction to paint a portrait of your own. If you have never painted before or if it’s been a while since you’ve picked up a brush, this class is for you. This class is fun, educational and inspiring. All materials...
Trestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Join me to make an accordion book using a combination of images and text that you have collected or that you just like. Play with narrative, images, abstraction, texture and decoration and leave with a folded paper book. We will explore different methods of collaging and combining images and materials in new and exciting ways. Bring to class any images that you want to use, and a favorite poem, song, segment of prose, or letter. I will have the...
Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
Students will learn the traditional art form of Pysanky, Ukrainian dyed eggs. Wax is drawn on the emptied out eggs as a resist and then the eggs are submerged into dye baths one by one. The result is a brilliantly dyed egg with a design of the students’ choice. Traditional pattern will be provided for the students’ reference, but they are welcome to come up with their own design as well. All materials will be provided...
Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
In Curating 101, you will learn the tools to select work, write a press release, market and install work in this class. Zach Seeger who has directed two galleries will guide you step-by-step through this process. You can take these skills with you and plan for your next curatorial project.
Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
No prior experience is needed, and beginners are welcome! This workshop is a hands-on introduction to the possibilities of the Cyanotype process, a photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print. By the end of class, students will have learned: the chemistry behind the cyanotype process how to prepare the paper how to expose the paper to sunlight or an artificial UV light source how to develop their prints Students can bring...
Trestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Learn tips on how to start your own art collection. Krista Saunders is the co-owner of Ground Floor Gallery in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Sip on mimosa's and nosh on pastries as she gives you a deeper understanding of how to begin or add to your collection.
Trestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
In these five-class workshops (a total of 15 hours), students will create a series of eight paintings/drawings from classwork and homework assignments. Novice and experienced painters are welcome. This class will help students delve into personal symbolism to find an authentic voice in their work. For inspiration we will look at a mixture of art history and contemporary art. Class exercises will address line, shape, format, texture, composition,...
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