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Landscape Drawing and Painting | Three Day Series, Instructor: Gonzalo Ruiz-Navarro
Landscape Drawing and Painting | Three Day Series, Instructor: Gonzalo Ruiz-Navarro
Three day series: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday March 31, April 1 & April 2 11:00am - 4:00pm Instructor: Gonzalo Ruiz Navarro About the class: Join Gonzalo Ruiz Navarro at the gardens of Oatlands, Leesburg, VA, to learn to draw and/or paint the landscape. Focus on how to select the subject, develop a strong composition and create […]
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Hiking and Trail Fest: Oatlands
Hiking and Trail Fest: Oatlands
Come out and celebrate the grand opening of the new trail system at Oatlands National Historic Trust. Located south of Leesburg near the Goose Creek State Scenic River in the beautiful Virginia Horse Country, the new trail system showcases towering hardwood forests, stream valleys, open meadows, excellent views of Bull Run Mountain and one of […]
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Portrait and Still Life Painting and Drawing with a Model | Nine Week Series, Instructor: Marcia Klioze
Portrait and Still Life Painting and Drawing with a Model | Nine Week Series, Instructor: Marcia Klioze
Nine week series: Thursdays April 9 - May 28 12:30 – 3:00pm Instructor: Marcia Klioze About the class: Develop basic drawing and painting skills with a costumed model. We will incorporate the still life around the model to develop the "narrative", keeping in mind composition, classical, and representational drawing. Focus will be on the "grisaille" […]
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Basic Watercolor Painting | Six week series, Instructor: Elaine Nunnally
Basic Watercolor Painting | Six week series, Instructor: Elaine Nunnally
Four week series: Tuesdays, April 14 - May 19, 12:30pm - 3pm Instructor: Elaine Nunnally About the class: Learn how to create a well-composed watercolor painting using traditional techniques and materials with an emphasis on the use of elements and principles of design. Learn how to get that "WOW" factor in youir paintings! Daily demonstrations […]
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Paint with Pastels! | Seven Week Series, Instructor: Lori Goll
Paint with Pastels! | Seven Week Series, Instructor: Lori Goll
Seven week series: Wednesdays, April 15 - May 20, 12:30pm - 3pm Instructor: Lori Goll About the class: Have you always wanted to try painting with soft "chalk" pastels? No matter what your skill level, style, favorite medium or subject matter, this class will provide you with important info and instruction. Lori will demonstrate a […]
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Painting the Figure in the Garden, Instructor: Walt Bartman, 10 Week Series
Painting the Figure in the Garden, Instructor: Walt Bartman, 10 Week Series
Inspired to paint the figure in the garden? Learn to paint the figure in the beautiful Gardens of Oatlands. This is an excellent course for students who want to develop their skills. Students will learn to draw the figure, design a composition, and learn to see color. This class is for all levels of students. […]
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Jumpstart Figure Drawing!, Instructors: Mariana Kastrinakis – Denise Dittmar
Jumpstart Figure Drawing!, Instructors: Mariana Kastrinakis – Denise Dittmar
This weekend will jumpstart your ability to draw the human figure. Brief lectures, demonstrations--with photos and live models, and targeted exercises will guide students from basic sketches, to mapping of the body in space and finally to a full expression of the human figure. Students will learn easy strategies to check and edit their […]
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Jumpstart Figure Drawing!, Instructors: Mariana Kastrinakis – Denise Dittmar
Jumpstart Figure Drawing!, Instructors: Mariana Kastrinakis – Denise Dittmar
This weekend will jumpstart your ability to draw the human figure. Brief lectures, demonstrations--with photos and live models, and targeted exercises will guide students from basic sketches, to mapping of the body in space and finally to a full expression of the human figure. Students will learn easy strategies to check and edit their […]
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Painting Flowers in the Landscape | Eight week series, Instructor: Elisabeth Vismans
Painting Flowers in the Landscape | Eight week series, Instructor: Elisabeth Vismans
Eight week series: Wednesdays April 29 - June17, 9:30am - 12:00pm Instructor: Elisabeth Vismans About the class: Paint flowers in the landscape in oils/acrylics. Enjoy exploring different techniques, learning and trusting your intuition so you can give your own interpretation of what and how you see it. Beginners welcome. Supply list available on request. […]
The Mysteries of Nature and Architecture: Six week series, Instructor: Denise Dittmar
The Mysteries of Nature and Architecture: Six week series, Instructor: Denise Dittmar
Eight week series: Monday, April 27 - June 8, 9:30am - 12:00pm Instructor: Denise Dittmar About the class: Using pencil, charcoal, and oil or acrylic paint, we will explore the historic and hidden beauty of Oatlands. We will study and sketch the gardens, walk-ways and vistas. Beginning with the second class, we will begin […]
