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| Tim St. Amour- Bio and Classes |
Acrylic Painting with Tim St. Amour: 8 weeks, Mondays 6-9 p.m., beginning
1/09/12: Age range 14-90, Beginner- Intermediate, email me to sign up
Weekly Progress:
Goal This is a robust learning experience, and not an Arts and Crafts course, but will be light, enjoyable, and
entertaining experience. Each student will complete at least but not limited to one project and each group will work
on a collaborative piece. This piece will be come a piece for a group agreed upon fund raiser for the community.
This helps students to not be so self critical during the creative process, invites social interaction and creates a
narrative. This piece will be done with entrepreneurial spirit and will be used as a fund raising opportunity while
instilling a social group interaction.
Learning styles addressed: Visual, Kinesthetic: Hands on/tactile, Auditory, Muscle memory, Mobility, Social group
interaction.
Define what is art and it’s relevance, How to communicate your message through the power of acrylic painting,
Framing/presentation options will be addressed.
Introspection and sharing:
What do you know about the class and content.
What did you learn new about...
What would you like to learn about...
1/09/12: Age range 14-90, Beginner- Intermediate, email me to sign up
Weekly Progress:
Goal This is a robust learning experience, and not an Arts and Crafts course, but will be light, enjoyable, and
entertaining experience. Each student will complete at least but not limited to one project and each group will work
on a collaborative piece. This piece will be come a piece for a group agreed upon fund raiser for the community.
This helps students to not be so self critical during the creative process, invites social interaction and creates a
narrative. This piece will be done with entrepreneurial spirit and will be used as a fund raising opportunity while
instilling a social group interaction.
Learning styles addressed: Visual, Kinesthetic: Hands on/tactile, Auditory, Muscle memory, Mobility, Social group
interaction.
Define what is art and it’s relevance, How to communicate your message through the power of acrylic painting,
Framing/presentation options will be addressed.
Introspection and sharing:
What do you know about the class and content.
What did you learn new about...
What would you like to learn about...
Week one:
Personal Introductions
Introduction to materials
Learning styles
Why this is important for successful outcome
Classroom Safety
Material lists and costs
Basic color theory/lesson
Week two:
Experiments with brushes, paint consistency,
paper
Week three:
Work on individual and group project
Week four:
Work on individual and group project
Week five:
Work on individual and group project
Critique and project wrap up
Description Acrylic paint is fast drying paint containing pigment suspension in acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylic paints can be diluted
with water, but become water-resistant when dry. Acrylics have its own unique characteristics not attainable with other
media.
Each student will complete at least but not limited to one project and each group will work on a collaborative piece. This
piece will be come a piece that will benefit the local community agreed upon by students as an entrepreneurial exercise
Working in groups assist students to not be so self critical during the creative process, invites social interaction and creates/
defines a narrative. This piece will be done with entrepreneurial spirit and will be used as a fund raising opportunity.
What we’ll learn Hands on says it all. Demonstrations by the instructor as needed to assist the students creative process.
Basic color theory, (how to make a work of art work with simple basic color review
Basic handling of materials and safety
Differences between Acrylics, Oils and Watercolors and how “Light works” on different mediums
Discuss physical differences and benefits
Review of The History of Painting. What it means to you. Art Appreciation and review
Working in teams to help one another explore thoughts and ideas, share stories offering a rich and personal experience.
Critique time. Share thoughts, perspectives, feel comfy about How to talk about what it is when family and friends ask.
Supplies:
Materials Materials to paint on, canvas, paper, wood. • Brushes ... recommend a variety of sizes is recommended, any kind: house
brushes, sponge brushes • Acrylic paint set • Water container • rags/paper towels • Disposable Palette Pads •
Outcome The student will walk away with a great understanding of Acrylic painting, how to work with it comfortable. They will
walk away with a strong, communal studio experience and their personal learning style will be maximized for a rich
educational experience. Why art is important not only for self development but how their works can help others in the
community. Understanding and valuing difference of opinions with hands on critiques, and discussion.
email me to sign up
Personal Introductions
Introduction to materials
Learning styles
Why this is important for successful outcome
Classroom Safety
Material lists and costs
Basic color theory/lesson
Week two:
Experiments with brushes, paint consistency,
paper
Week three:
Work on individual and group project
Week four:
Work on individual and group project
Week five:
Work on individual and group project
Critique and project wrap up
Description Acrylic paint is fast drying paint containing pigment suspension in acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylic paints can be diluted
with water, but become water-resistant when dry. Acrylics have its own unique characteristics not attainable with other
media.
Each student will complete at least but not limited to one project and each group will work on a collaborative piece. This
piece will be come a piece that will benefit the local community agreed upon by students as an entrepreneurial exercise
Working in groups assist students to not be so self critical during the creative process, invites social interaction and creates/
defines a narrative. This piece will be done with entrepreneurial spirit and will be used as a fund raising opportunity.
What we’ll learn Hands on says it all. Demonstrations by the instructor as needed to assist the students creative process.
Basic color theory, (how to make a work of art work with simple basic color review
Basic handling of materials and safety
Differences between Acrylics, Oils and Watercolors and how “Light works” on different mediums
Discuss physical differences and benefits
Review of The History of Painting. What it means to you. Art Appreciation and review
Working in teams to help one another explore thoughts and ideas, share stories offering a rich and personal experience.
Critique time. Share thoughts, perspectives, feel comfy about How to talk about what it is when family and friends ask.
Supplies:
Materials Materials to paint on, canvas, paper, wood. • Brushes ... recommend a variety of sizes is recommended, any kind: house
brushes, sponge brushes • Acrylic paint set • Water container • rags/paper towels • Disposable Palette Pads •
Outcome The student will walk away with a great understanding of Acrylic painting, how to work with it comfortable. They will
walk away with a strong, communal studio experience and their personal learning style will be maximized for a rich
educational experience. Why art is important not only for self development but how their works can help others in the
community. Understanding and valuing difference of opinions with hands on critiques, and discussion.
email me to sign up
Aquarelle, Charcoal and Pastel, Oh My!- Mondays 6-9p.m. $200.00
Beginners
Prerequisite: Your mind works best when it functions like a parachute, it works best when it is open! This course doesn’t guarantee that you’ll
be the next Leonardo Di Vinci....but you never know.
It doesn’t matter what you prefer, the skills are the same. The only difference, is how to get your materials to make the kind of marks/drawing
you want. This class, will offer demonstrations, hands on exercises to get the most out of your art supplies.
I believe you need to walk before your run, so we’ll start off with basic drawing terms and techniques: shading, creating volume, values, darks,
lights, composition. We’ll explore a new term—what elements make a great drawing: or: C R A P = Contrasts, Repetition, Assimilation, and
Proximity. This acronyms, will help you create better drawings, really. Analogies will be used to reinforce new ways of looking and seeing your
subject matter.
We’ll do some quick drawing exercises to loosen you up, then you pick what you want to draw for subject matter, exercising your artistic bones
prior to cracking open your new drawing materials.
This course will introduce you to: drawing objects/still life, and abstract expression.
Weekly, depending on how fast we progress, you can offer suggested ideas for following classes. Many examples will be shown—
discussions will take place to reinforce these new ideas. I’ll show the wide range of what a charcoal, pastels, and Aquarelle drawing are all
about.
Learn how each material differs and how to use them to communicate your story and passion. Perfection isn’t the goal, I’ll help you breakdown
all those self directed, negative thoughts that plague lots of budding artist, and established artist too. I bet you’ll walk away with something
you’re proud to show off. These lessons will be presented in an enjoyable process offered in a light, informative teaching environment.
Draw as you like and die happy!
Supplies
Charcoal
Compressed Charcoal Pack of 3 Square Sticks
Cretacolor Chunky Compressed Charcoal Stick, 3.375 inches long
A couple of Soft Smooth Charcoal pencils
Pencil sharpeners
Chamois cloth
Charcoal Gummi Erasers 2
Drawing
Soft Graphite Pencils
Box of Tissues
Fixative for Drawings and Paintings
paper towels
water container for washing out brushes
Pastels
Soft Pastel Set Box of Assorted Half Stick Colors
Aquarelle Caran D’Ache
Caran D Ache Neocolor I Watersoluble Wax Pastel Set of 10 Assorted Colors
Art Brush 6 pc Synthetic Acrylic set
All purpose paper, good for light washes, Spiral Bound Drawing Paper Pad, 50 Sheets, 70 lb., Acid-Free. 9x12
email me to sign up
Beginners
Prerequisite: Your mind works best when it functions like a parachute, it works best when it is open! This course doesn’t guarantee that you’ll
be the next Leonardo Di Vinci....but you never know.
It doesn’t matter what you prefer, the skills are the same. The only difference, is how to get your materials to make the kind of marks/drawing
you want. This class, will offer demonstrations, hands on exercises to get the most out of your art supplies.
I believe you need to walk before your run, so we’ll start off with basic drawing terms and techniques: shading, creating volume, values, darks,
lights, composition. We’ll explore a new term—what elements make a great drawing: or: C R A P = Contrasts, Repetition, Assimilation, and
Proximity. This acronyms, will help you create better drawings, really. Analogies will be used to reinforce new ways of looking and seeing your
subject matter.
We’ll do some quick drawing exercises to loosen you up, then you pick what you want to draw for subject matter, exercising your artistic bones
prior to cracking open your new drawing materials.
This course will introduce you to: drawing objects/still life, and abstract expression.
Weekly, depending on how fast we progress, you can offer suggested ideas for following classes. Many examples will be shown—
discussions will take place to reinforce these new ideas. I’ll show the wide range of what a charcoal, pastels, and Aquarelle drawing are all
about.
Learn how each material differs and how to use them to communicate your story and passion. Perfection isn’t the goal, I’ll help you breakdown
all those self directed, negative thoughts that plague lots of budding artist, and established artist too. I bet you’ll walk away with something
you’re proud to show off. These lessons will be presented in an enjoyable process offered in a light, informative teaching environment.
Draw as you like and die happy!
Supplies
Charcoal
Compressed Charcoal Pack of 3 Square Sticks
Cretacolor Chunky Compressed Charcoal Stick, 3.375 inches long
A couple of Soft Smooth Charcoal pencils
Pencil sharpeners
Chamois cloth
Charcoal Gummi Erasers 2
Drawing
Soft Graphite Pencils
Box of Tissues
Fixative for Drawings and Paintings
paper towels
water container for washing out brushes
Pastels
Soft Pastel Set Box of Assorted Half Stick Colors
Aquarelle Caran D’Ache
Caran D Ache Neocolor I Watersoluble Wax Pastel Set of 10 Assorted Colors
Art Brush 6 pc Synthetic Acrylic set
All purpose paper, good for light washes, Spiral Bound Drawing Paper Pad, 50 Sheets, 70 lb., Acid-Free. 9x12
email me to sign up