Summer 2012 Courses

by Rhonda on May 10, 2012

Life Drawing I : Sketching the figure

Draw an unclothed model each week. Review classic approaches to drawing the human figure. The class will begin with short gesture drawings, followed by 5 to 30 minutes poses.

Tuesdays 7:00 – 9:00

July 3 – July 31  NEW DATE

$85 (includes model fee) Drop-in’s $25

Classic Drawing I

Improve your drawing abilities by learning classic drawing techniques.   Through a series of exercises learn how to draw what you see by training your eye to observe.

Tuesdays 2 to 3:30

July 3  - July  31   NEW DATE

$70

Life Drawing  2:  The Nude in Composition

Create sketches from the models to use in compositions.  Works will be developed beyond the sketch. We will examine some key examples of the nude from history.

Tuesdays 7:00- 9:00

August 7 – September 4 NEW DATE

$85 (includes model fee)

The Portrait

Draw and paint portraits from models.  We will discuss technique, composition, and character development.  Draw preliminary sketches in pencil and charcoal. Complete in pastel, acrylic or watercolour. Tuesdays 2 to 3:30

August 7 – September 4  

NEW DATE

$80  (includes model fee)

Landscape in Watercolour

Paint outdoors at a variety of predetermined locations.  Review composition, colour, and technique. Wednesdays 10:30 to 12:30 July 4 – August 1 $70

Landscape in Oil

In this en plein-air workshop create sketches and studies in oils.  Materials and techniques will be covered. Wednesdays 10:30 – 12:30 August 8 – 29 $70

Watercolour for Kids

8 and up Saturdays 10:30 to 11:30 July 14 – 28 $45 or $20 per session Materials provided

Pastel for Kids

8 and up Saturdays 10:30 to 11:30 August 4 – 18 $45 or $20 per session Materials provided

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March Comic Jam – Tuesday March 27

by Rhonda on March 21, 2012

Come on out to the Durham Comic Jam at The Colour Jar.

Drop in between 7 PM  & 10 PM.

Paper provided…bring your drawing instruments.

Refreshments available.

See you there!

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Comics for Kids – Starts this Saturday

March 5, 2012

ShareFor Kids 8 and up Practice your sketching, drawing and lettering using pencil and ink. Learn more ways to draw characters and backgrounds. Make a short comic and a mini comic book. 5 sessions Saturdays 10:30 to 11:30 - Course fee: $70 March 10 – April 7 Art supplies included  

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Comic Jam – Tuesday February 28 !

February 24, 2012

ShareCome out to the Durham Comic Jam at the Colour Jar on Tuesday  anytime between 7 and 10 PM. Refreshments served…. Bring your pencils and/or pens and get ready to think, ink, drink, draw, compromise and improvise  ! See you there!!!

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Comic JaM – Tuesday January 31 at 7

January 24, 2012

ShareYou  never know what will happen next at the Durham Comic Jam!  Bring your pencils. Paper provided.  Refreshments. At The Colour Jar. To see bits from the last comic jam go here.

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Life Drawing starts Monday January 23!

January 17, 2012

ShareAnd we have models.  Three experienced models from the Tom Thompson.  Hope to see you then!  

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Fall 2011

January 10, 2012

ShareFigure Drawing Draw a costumed or draped model each week. A variety of poses and tableaux vivants.  Review classic approaches to drawing people, and learn a visual artist’s approach to anatomy. Materials: use your own or purchase recommended $30 course kit Course fee: $90 (includes model fee) Wednesdays  1:30 to 3:30 November 9 – December 14 [...]

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Winter Workshops!

January 9, 2012

ShareRegister on-line or at the Colour Jar Life Drawing Draw an unclothed model each week. Review classic approaches to drawing the human figure. The class will begin with short gesture drawings, followed by 5 – 30 minutes poses. Supplies  Recommended: -newsprint 24 x 36 -pastel paper (1 or 2 per session) -charcoal -Pencil 2B -kneable [...]

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Life Drawing Classes – Models needed

January 7, 2012

ShareLife drawing classes will begin in January on Monday nights at 7 PM. We need models, experienced preferred but not essential.  Please contact Rhonda rhonda@durhamartschool.com for details.

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The Durham Comic Jammers Ingenious and bizarre

December 29, 2011

ShareClick on the comics to get a bigger view.       Amazing collaborations from: Nathan Carey Katie Benninger Rhonda Abrams Kathy Brown Angus Tony Kris Kennedy Rhonda Abrams Tim Dyck Tymbre Pridham Lori-Ann Stokes

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