Colored Pencil Class
Instructor: TBA
Spring Term: April 3-May 22, 2023 9:00am-12:00 noon, 8 weeks, $80
Colored Pencil Classes are taught by various talented artists. Realism, abstraction, whimsy, landscape, portraiture, and wildlife are all favorite subjects of colored pencil students. In these classes you will learn color theory, layering, strokes, use of paper and tools, dry pencil, watercolor pencil and much more. These classes show the student how much fun it is to learn new techniques and stretch your expertise. All levels of pencil pushers welcome. Please sign up for class at least two weeks ahead of time. We are limited to 18 students.
Bacic Supplies:
- Set of 24+ size Prismacolor, Lyra, Faber Castel, or professional artist-grade colored pencils
- Set of water color pencils (optional)
- Kneaded eraser f or lifting and/or a variety of erasers of your choice
- Pad or sheets of good quality paper, such as Bristol, Stonehenge, or Canson
- Ruler or straight edge, eraser shield (optional), electric eraser (optional)
- Pencil sharpener, (metal blade, not plastic) can be battery operated, electric, or hand-held
- Drawing board or support for paper
- Drafting tape or artist tape
- Soft drafting brush or non-used makeup brush
- Container to hold supplies and to protect pencils from breakage
- A sense of humor
*Since we have guest instructors, you may be asked to bring other supplies.
Students can register on-line at www.keizerarts.com and pay using Credit Card, Debit Card, or PayPal. Or, checks can be written to Keizer Art Association and mailed to 980 Chemawa Rd. NE, Keizer, OR 97303. Questions? Call or text Carol Harris at 503-580-5476 or email at mowog@aol.com
Please click on "Pay Now" to register and pay for the SPRING TERM 8 classes. Payment is $80.
Art to Go
Bringing Art to the Community
If you are an art instructor and would like to be part of this outreach program, please contact Keizer Art Association, keizerartassociation@gmail.com.
Click on "Pay Now" to register and pay for this class. (Total Class Cost = $50 plus $10
Material Fee.
Material Fee of $10 to be paid directly to instructor and is due at class start.)
Click on "Pay Now" to register and pay for this class. (Total Class Cost = $55)
Click on "Pay Now" to register and pay for this class. (Class Tuition = $65)
($10 Material Fee to be paid directly to instructor at start of class)
Acrylic Painting for Children:
Ages: 6–14 years
Instructor: Laura Singer
Cost: FREE (All materials provided)
When: Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
About: Children ages 6 through 14 years will love this paint-along style class. Students will learn step-by-step to observe their subject, mix creative colors, and paint their very own masterpiece using pearlescent acrylic paints.
Subject: An underwater ocean scene with an eight-tentacled octopus!
Supply list: All supplies are provided by the instructor.
Attire: Please wear something comfortable that you don’t mind getting a little paint on. The paint usually washes out, but some colors may stain.
Location: Keizer Art Association classroom, 980 Chemawa Rd., Keizer, OR, 97303
Registration: Please register by email for this free class: Click here to send Registration Request email
You will be contacted by KAA to confirm your registration.
Drawing I and II
Instructor: Laura Singer
Experience Level: Beginner and intermediate (advanced students welcome)
Wednesdays 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
January 11, 18, 25, and February 1, 2023
Please register before Jan 4, 2023 to allow time for the instructor to order student kits.
These fun workshops are the perfect fit for anyone who is new to drawing, artists who struggle to freehand their designs, or advanced artists who want to improve their technique. Laura will walk through examples, give demonstrations, and show you how to start and complete a drawing project of your own. Learn core observational drawing techniques to produce accurate representations of your chosen subject. Students will have the option of choosing a beginning (easier) subject or a more advanced subject to practice techniques at their level.
The class will cover techniques in line and proportion; light, form, and shading; composition and perspective; and more. You’ll learn how to use your drawing materials, how to choose and light your subject, and most importantly, how to observe and see like an artist. Each workshop provides lots of time to work on a project with one-on-one feedback from the instructor.
Bring your own materials (see materials list), or purchase a kit that has everything you need for all four sessions.
$60 for all four sessions
$25 kit fee (optional) paid directly to instructor
Materials List
Bring to each class:
- 1 General’s Tri-Tip eraser (or similar vinyl eraser)
- 1 Kneaded rubber eraser
- 1 Pad of newsprint or sketching paper, 12 in. × 18 in. or larger
- 2 Sheets of nice drawing paper, such as Strathmore 400 Series drawing paper, 12 in. × 18 in. or larger
- 2 Soft vine charcoal sticks
- 1 Medium black charcoal pencil, such as Derwent
- 2 Square, compressed charcoal sticks, black
- 1 Set of drawing pencils in various hardnesses (such as 6B, 4B, 2B, HB, 2H, 4H, 6H)
- 2 Blending stumps or tortillons
You may also wish to bring:
- 1 Apron or smock (optional)—The charcoal can get messy
- 1 Drawing board large enough for 12 in. × 18 in. (optional, if you have one)
- 1 Notebook and pencil/pen to take notes
If you’re not sure where to purchase materials, but you would like to bring your own, I recommend the Art Department in Downtown Salem and BLICK in Beaverton. If you take your materials list in, they will help you find what you need.
Click on "Pay Now" to register and pay for this class. (Total Class Cost = $60)
Steve Kleier
Joy of Drawing
June 10-11 2023
10am-4pm
$100
Drawing is fundamental to all artwork, and it is a skill that anyone can learn with a bit of practice. Let me show you traditional techniques to capture proportion and the components of light so that you can get the effects you want. The best part is that these skills are really fun because they really work. After just one day you will see distinct improvements and feel your confidence and skill grow. No matter what your favorite medium is, or if you want to draw for traveling or journal making this class is for you. Come with zero experience or to review these useful ideas. You will be glad you did.
Joy of Drawing Materials List
- Sketchbook
- Large pad of drawing paper 12x16 or more
- Mixed media or watercolor paper, just a couple sheets
- Drawing board
- Soft drawing pencils about 6b
- Kneaded eraser
- Drawing pen like a fine point sharpie
- Medium hardness charcoal, large diameter
- Brown and Blue water based paint/ pallet
- Selection of paint brushes
Click on "Pay Now" to register and pay for this Joy of Drawing class. (Total Cost = $100)
Steve Kleier
Drawing the Human Head
July 15-16 2023
10am-4pm
$100
Drawing the human head is one of the most satisfying subjects an artist can do, and like all drawing, there is a method to get it right. In this workshop we will start with the very basics and use these fundamentals to capture the proportions and light and shadow shapes that create the illusion of a human head on paper. Join me for fun and learning and see real improvement in your skills. This is a great follow up to the Joy of Drawing workshop June 10 and 11th.
Drawing the Human Head Materials List
- Sketchbook
- Large pad of drawing paper 12x16 or more
- Mixed media or watercolor paper, just a couple sheets
- Drawing board
- Soft drawing pencils about 6b
- Kneaded eraser
- Drawing pen like a fine point sharpie
- Medium hardness charcoal, large diameter
- Brown and Blue water based paint/ pallet
- Selection of paint brushes
- Reference Photos
Click on "Pay Now" to register and pay for this Drawing the Human Head class. (Total Cost = $100)
SUPPLY LIST
- Paper: I prefer Arches cold press sheets or blocks in 140 lb. If you use sheets, please also bring a hardboard and clips or masking tape to secure the paper. You may also use a good quality watercolor pad or block. I’ll use either ¼ or ½ sheet size.
- Brushes: I use larger round and flat brushes, please bring a variety so you can learn to use them for different techniques. Rounds, medium mop, #12 or #10, and #8 or #6, and a rigger Flats, 1 inch brush and ¼ flat brush. I will have some to show and share with new students on the first night if you are not sure.
- Paints: I use higher grade paints but you can find
less expensive brands that will also work. Here is a list of colors I have in my
palette:
- Winsor Yellow (Hanza Yellow Medium)
- New Gamboge
- Quinacridone Gold
- Burnt Sienna
- Alizarin Crimson
- Winsor Red
- Permanent or Quinacridone Rose
- Ultramarine Blue
- Cobalt Blue
- Thalo Blue (Winsor Blue Red Shade)
- Thalo Green (Winsor Green Blue Shade)
- Sap Green
I will discuss additional colors you might wish to use, and if you wish, you can limit this to a warm and a cool of the primaries, red, blue and yellow.
- Other:
- Plastic palette with large wells to hold and mix paints.
- Light Plywood or Gatorboard to hold paper if bought in sheets (15”x 22” or 11”x 15”)
- Bull Dog clips, masking tape or staples to secure paper
- Water containers for cleaning out brushes
- Paper towels or Kleenex
- Old bath towel to cover table
- Sketchbook, pencil and kneaded eraser
You can find most of the art supplies at the Art Dept. Salem, Michael’s or Hobby Lobby, or purchase online at Cheap Joe’s or Blick Art Supplies. Other items can be found around the house.
Location: Keizer Art Association classroom, 980 Chemawa Rd., Keizer, OR, 97303
Please click on "Pay Now" to register and pay for the class. Payment is $100 for this six session class.
Location: Keizer Art Association classroom, 980 Chemawa Rd., Keizer, OR, 97303
Please click on "Pay Now" to register and pay for the class. Payment is $40 for this one day workshop.
Click on "Pay Now" to register and pay for the 2 sessions. (Total Class Cost = $50.)
Color Theory: Science and Art
Experience levels: All | Instructor: Laura Singer | Cost: $50
Saturdays, February 11 & 18, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Learn all about color theory in this two-day workshop designed for artists and designers of all mediums. Students will explore a little of the history and the science behind color as well as the artistic principles of creating and using effective color palettes. We’ll dive into what makes color, well, colorful.
This workshop will cover how to create inspiring color palettes that tell a story, how to mix pigments to create a rainbow of colors, and why certain colors work well as primary colors in a palette. By means of demonstrations and hands-on exercises, students will examine the color wheel of both additive and subtractive color systems, and students will work on a colorful art piece.
We’ll break for a half hour around noon, so bring your lunch.
Materials List for Color Theory
Gouache
- Holbein Artists’ Gouache Primary Mixing Set of 5 Colors (available from Blick or Amazon) or another brand in a primary magenta, primary yellow, primary cyan, white, and black
Paper
- A few sheets of white 140 lb. cold or hot press watercolor paper or a heavy mixed media paper
Paintbrushes
- An assortment of round watercolor brushes (such as sizes 4, 6, and 8)
- An assortment of flat watercolor brushes (such as sizes 4, 6, and 8)
Pencil and eraser
- An HB or 2B pencil
- An eraser
Measuring tools and other stuff
- 12-inch ruler
- A compass for drawing circles
- Water dishes for clean water and for cleaning brushes
- Paper towels
- A paint palette for mixing colors (plastic is fine)
- A glue stick
- Scissors
- A pen/pencil and notepad to take notes
Click on "Pay Now" to register and pay for both sessions. (Total Class Cost = $50)
Great Teaching Opportunities
KAA has created an instructional environment that will meet all your teaching needs.
In-person Classes
- Well Lighted Classroom
- Projection of Demos
- Art Library
Patio Classes
- Large Open Patio
- Attractive Setting
Contact KAA (keizerartassociation@gmail.com) for more info and class scheduling
Special For Oregon Trail Card Holders
Keizer Art Association supports our art community by providing free art classes to Oregon
Trail
Card holders. This offer is provided on an as-available basis.
Contact KAA at
keizerartassociation@gmail.com for more information.
