For painters, photographs can be SO helpful; sometimes they can also be a bit of a curse too! So, let’s explore using the photograph to help us not be chained to the eye of the camera, to unlock the visual world, and paint watercolors more creatively in this five week course. Bring some of your favorite photos, maybe your camera, smartphone, I-pad/tablet … and of course your standard watercolor supplies. There will be lots of demos and feedback to help each student achieve their goals in the class. For daily new beginner to more advanced students who have had at least some experience with watercolor painting or with drawing.

HEALTH & SAFETY: As there are no local or statewide health alerts at this time, McGuffey has NO mask or vaccination requirements. We do ask that, If you are having active symptoms of a airborne communicable illness or have been in close contact with someone who does, that you please: 1) stay home for a week or 2) that you wear a mask and practice some mild social distancing in class that week. (See missed class info below.)

MISSED CLASS: We all lead complex lives so any of us may have to miss a class session If you are going to be out of class for personal, life, health or any other reason, please let me know ahead of time if you can. I may be able to set up a digital link (via Zoom or FaceTime) to facilitate your virtual attendance. If that doesn’t prove possible or wouldn’t suit your situation, I may be record a video of the major class session activities (my demo, presentation, critiques, and/or photos of student work in progress, etc.) to send you.

STUDENTS: Adults & Mature teens

DATES AND TIMES:

Wednesdays @ 1:30-4:00 pm for 6 weeks. Begins September 30th, skips October 21st and, barring any weather or other unforeseen interruptions, will end on November 11th.

LOCATION:

Starnes Classroom,McGuffey Art Center, Charlottesville, Va,

TUITION: $305 ($30 discount for seniors)

CONTACT:

Additional class info at 434-939-7445 or johnahancock@ntelos.net

REGISTRATION:

Online Registration: See Below In-Person/mail-in Registration info: 434-964-6770