SCF Fine Arts Club

February
Additional information and Material Lists are posted on Groupworks for each
course.
Photo may not be the actual class project but, is a representation of the medium used in class.
Registration Begins January 1
To register for a class(s), fill out a Class Registration envelope(s) provided in the Fine Arts Mailbox.
(1 class = 1 check per envelope.) Make check(s) payable to SCF Fine Arts Club. Be sure to include
your email address to receive notice of your enrollment.
If you have questions, please contact us at festivalfinearts201@gmail.com

Perfect Pastel-Abstract Painting

When: February 3, 10, 17, 24

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Instructor: Nikki Miles
Cost: $60
Level: All Levels
Limit: 12

Pastels are the most vibrant and pure color of all of the media. Come join us as we learn weekly
about Pastel Principles and Elements along with one-on-one studio help. The group is fun and
supportive, and you will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
This month's focus lessons will be: Abstract Paintings
1. Painting Movements Develop in Response to Previous Movements
2. Six basic elements of Abstract Art: Line, Texture, Shape, Form, Color, and Value.
3. Types of abstract Art: Non-objective, Objective
If you have already taken "Try Me Pastel, you will feel comfortable instantly. However, we LOVE all
new learners even if you haven't taken that class!

Lakes, Streams, and Waterfalls: Paint

or Pastel
When: February 3, 10, 17, 24
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Instructor: Allen Reamer
Cost: $60
Level: All Levels
Limit: 12

In this class we will concentrate on producing paintings of lakes, streams and waterfalls. You may
use oil paint, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, and/or pastel. The images that we will work with will not
be of Arizona, but will have dense vegetation with brushes, trees, grasses and rocks. You will learn
specific techniques to paint the dense vegetation, rocks and water.
We aim to produce one painting each week. Your painting may be any size you wish. Your painting
ratio will be 3 x 4.

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 Relief Printmaking
When: February 5
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Instructor: Allen Reamer
Cost: $35
Level: All Levels
Limit: 12

When you produce a relief plate, you can repeatedly print it. In this workshop you will learn
printmaking terms, tools, and materials. You will learn how to make two or more relief plates. You
will also learn how to print your plates. You will have the opportunity to both produce and print these
plates.
You may bring a non-copyrighted picture as inspiration for your print plate.

Drawing Faces

When: February 6, 20, 27 & March 6

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Instructor: George Palovich
Cost: $65
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Limit: 12

This course could be taken by beginners in drawing though the beginning classes would be helpful.
By way of diagrams and explanations of basic facial proportions, this course covers the drawing of
the human face and head in full front, profile and three-quarter views. Sources for drawing in this
course are the mirror, the skull, manikin heads and sculptural busts. It is suggested that a volunteer
guest be asked to sit for the final session but is not necessary. The students themselves will sit for
each other if there is no volunteer to draw. As in all of these courses, expect to have homework
assignments.

Acrylic Painting with Maria

When: February 6
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Instructor: Maria Shiling
Cost: $35 (materials included)
Level: All Levels
Limit: 20

Acrylic Painting with Maria is a great experience for all levels of painters who want to try a follow-a-
long style class using acrylic paint on stretched canvas. Instructor will provide all materials.
February’s class will be a painting of a succulent.

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 Intaglio Printmaking

When: February 13
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Instructor: Allen Reamer
Cost: $35
Level: All Levels
Limit: 12

When you produce an intaglio plate, you can repeatedly print it. In this workshop you will learn
printmaking terms, tools, and materials. You will learn how to make one or more intaglio plates. You
will also learn how to print your plate or plates. You will have the opportunity to both produce and
print these plates.
You may bring a non-copyrighted picture as inspiration for your print plate.

Multimedia – Try Me Session

When: February 20
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Instructor: Festival
Artists
Cost: Free
Limit: 12

Have you thought you might like to try painting as a hobby, but don’t know how to start or what to
use? Come to this session offered by the SCF Fine Arts Club. You can try watercolor, oil, pastel,
and acrylic paints to find out which you might like (maybe you’ll like all of them!) We’ll have learning
stations for each medium, including materials, ready for you to explore. Facilitators will be nearby
for assistance. You can spend 30 minutes at each station to experiment, play, and get to know the
medium. Maybe you’ll create a 30-minute masterpiece!

This session is offered to SCF residents who are not yet members of the Fine Arts Club.

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 Perfect Pastel-Mini
Workshop Abstract

When: February 26
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Instructor: Nikki Miles
Cost: $35
Level: All Levels
Limit: 12

This one-session, 3-hour class will focus on the same information as the month-long Perfect Pastel
Class. The only difference is that there will not be one-on-one assistance as you work on an individual
painting.
This month's focus lessons will be: Abstract Paintings
1. Painting Movements Develop in Response to Previous Movements
2. Six basic elements of Abstract Art: Line, Texture, Shape, Form, Color, and Value.
3. Types of abstract Art: Non-objective, Objective

Fun with Alcohol Ink

When: February 26
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Instructor: Lesley Cowles
Cost: $53 (materials included)
Level: Beginning
Limit: 10

Alcohol ink is a free flowing, highly pigmented medium creating beautiful abstracts and colorful art.
With the multiple techniques taught in this class to control the ink, you will be able to paint images
using a brush and other simple tools or enjoy the abstract forms the magical ink creates with your
help. The instructor will provide all the materials, including two 4-inch tiles, two 6-inch tiles and
continuous individual guidance. In addition, you will receive written information to help you work at
home. Creating with alcohol ink is relaxing and peaceful and is an on-going learning experience.
You will be proud of your work and will have the confidence to continue on your own. Please bring
an apron and gloves if you so desire.

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 Expressing Yourself
Through Abstracts

When: February 27
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Instructor: Sheryl Sauer
Medium: Acrylics
Cost: $40 – (acrylic materials
included)
Level: All Levels
Limit: 10

This 3-hour class will focus on the concepts of painting in abstract form, using acrylic paints, brushes
and palette knives and incorporating mixed media. Answer questions like – how do I begin; when do
I know when I’m finished; how relative is design and composition when painting abstract, and more.
All supplies will be furnished with the exception of aprons, but participants may bring their own paints
and mixed media items to incorporate in the painting.