Valorie Snyder Art Classes & Workshops

Fall Outdoor One-Day Workshops

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Our summer outdoor workshops were so delightful, students are asking for more! How can we pass up a chance to paint the beautiful fall colors?

"The Dock" oils, 8 x 10, a demonstration painting from a summer workshop.

Tentative workshop dates:

Saturday, September 24, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Saturday, October 15, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Tuition is $75.00 for one workshop or $70.00 each if you attend both.

For workshop description, click on the right sidebar Outdoor Workshop Page.

To register, please email Valorie at http://valoriesnyder@gmail.com. You will receive confirmation, general instructions, and a supply list by email.

Fall Oil Painting Classes at ACC

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Beginning - Intermediate Oil Painting
Thursdays, 6 weeks, September 15 - October 20
Choose either:
2:00 - 5:00 pm or
6:00 - 9:00 pm

See Sidebar on this blog for class description and supply list
Register at http://arapahoe.edu and click on Community Education

Advanced Oil Painting
Tuesdays, 6 weeks, September 13 - October 18
6:00 - 9:00 pm

Note: You must have instructor approval for this class. See Sidebar on this blog for description.
If you have met the pre-requisite, you can register at: http://arapahoe.edu and click on Community Education.

One-Day Outdoor Oil Painting Workshops, Summer,2011

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Join us for a mini getaway and attend a "plein air" oil painting workshop! Spend a summer day under a blue sky, painting a beautiful scene.

You don't have to be an advanced painter to participate in this workshop; but you should be comfortable with your paints, brushes, and basic painting techniques. This day is a practice/learning session, so you don't have to worry about completing a finished painting. You can relax, enjoy, and get the most from the experience!

We will meet at a location near the Littleton area. You can choose to immediately scope out your spot and begin, or watch a painting demonstration first. Plan on doing two small studies, one in the morning and one in the afternoon; because your light will change too much to work on the same study all day. Bring a brown bag lunch and beverages for the day.

Choose one or more of the following dates, as your schedule permits. Tuition is $75.00 for one workshop; or $70.00 each if you attend both. We may add additional workshops this summer, so check here often!

1. Friday, June 10, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

2. Saturday, June 25, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

To register immediately by email: valoriesnyder@gmail.com . Upon receipt of your registration, you will receive a confirmation and a supply list.

Summer Oil Painting at ACC

2011-05-02T17:26:00.004-06:00

Beginning/Intermediate Oil Painting
Valorie Snyder, Instructor

6 Weeks, Thursdays, June 16 - July 21
2:00 pm-5:00 pm or
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Register at Arapahoe Community College, 303-797-5722 or online at http://arapahoe.edu/. Be sure to click on Community Education at the top of the page.

Class Description: If you have ever felt lost or frustrated in a painting class, you will find it very different here. Valorie has developed a comprehensive curriculum, providing basic information frequently overlooked in many art classes. You will learn about the various types of brushes, how to apply paint, painting techniques, and color theory. You will choose your own subjects as you complete assigned exercises and progress at your own pace. If you have painted before, you can build on what you already know and fill in information you may have missed in previous art classes. The class includes lectures, notes, demonstrations, and individual help.

Note: This class requires the use of nontoxic Turpenoid Natural, rather than dangerous solvents.
For supplies, click on the "Oil Painting Supply List" link on the right sidebar of this page!

Spring 2011 Oil Painting Classes at ACC

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Beginning-Intermediate Oil Painting
6 weeks, April 7 - May 12, 2011
Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 pm OR
Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 pm

For the description of this class, please see previous post below, Fall, 2010 Beginning Oil Painting Classes. For the supply list, click on the "Supply List" link on the sidebar to the right of this page. To register, go to http://arapahoe.edu/ and click on Community Education at the top.

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Advanced Oil Painting
6 weeks, April 5 - May 10, 2011
Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm

This class in advanced painting techniques is for returning students who have completed all the beginning exercises in Valorie's Beginning-Intermediate class. This spring 6-week session will focus on Composition. Learn about old master composition techniques, many ways to create a pleasing composition for your painting, and composition mistakes to avoid.

To qualify for this class, you must have completed all of the assigned color studies and have a thorough understanding of the layered approach to painting. Please consult with Valorie before registering. If you aren't quite ready for this class, you can continue to build your skills in the Beginning-Intermediate class, without repeating exercises you have already completed.

Supply List:
You will need a 9 x 12, or larger, sketchbook; pencils; eraser; long ruler; clear plastic acetate (or tracing paper); and a fine point sharpee marker to draw on the acetate. Bring art books with large color photos of classical old master paintings from the Renaissance period (If you don't have art books, you can check them out of the library). You will also need a variety of objects for still life arrangements, to practice composing your own painting designs.

Winter 2011 Oil Painting Classes at ACC

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Beginning-Intermediate Oil Painting

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6 Weeks, January 27-March 3, 2011

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Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 pm or
Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 pm

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For Description, please see the Fall, 2010 Beginning Oil Painting post below.
For Supply List, click on the sidebar to the right.

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Intermediate-Advanced Oil Painting

6 Weeks, January 25 - March 1, 2011

Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm

Description: This class in intermediate and advanced painting techniques is for returning students who have completed all the beginning exercises in Valorie's Beginning-Intermediate Oil Painting class. The students in the class will determine together which topics we will focus on during the 6 week session. Possibilities include: alla prima painting, how to paint faster, advanced color mixing, still life compositions, and other old master painting approaches.

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To qualify for this class you must have completed all of the assigned color studies and have a thorough understanding of the layered approach to painting. If you are not certain whether you are ready for this class, sign up for the Beginner-Intermediate class. There, you can continue to build your skills and learn advanced techniques without repeating exercises you have already completed.

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Supply List: Bring your supplies from your previous class and we will add supplies as needed.

Beginning/Intermediate Oil Painting at ACC, Fall, 2010

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2 6-week sessions for fall: (Choose either or both)

First 6-week session:
Thursdays, 2-5 pm, Sept 16 - Oct 21, 2010,
or Thursdays, 6-9 pm, Sept 16-Oct 21, 2010.

Second 6-week session:
Thursdays, 2-5 pm, Oct 28 - Dec 9, 2010 (no class Thanksgiving)
or Thursdays, 6-9 pm, Oct 28-Dec 9, 2010 (no class Thanksgiving)

Register at http://www.arapahoe.edu/, and click on Community Education

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING
If you have ever felt lost or frustrated in a painting class, you will find it very different here. Valorie has developed a comprehensive curriculum, which takes students through basic information, such as types of brushes and how to apply paint, and moves into painting techniques and color theory. You will choose your own subjects as you complete assigned exercises and progress at your own pace. If you have painted before, you can build on what you already know and fill in information you may have missed in previous art classes. The class includes lectures, demonstrations, and individual help.

Supply List: Click on the Oil Painting Supply list page on the right column of this blog!

New! Intermediate/Advanced Oil Painting at ACC, Fall, 2010

2010-07-19T13:18:00.007-06:00

It's already time to be thinking about fall art classes! This fall, I have added an Intermediate/Advanced Oil Painting class, instead of the drawing class.

2 6-Week Sessions: (Sign up for either or both)

Tues, Sept 14-Oct 19, 6-9 pm

and/or

Tues, Oct 26-Nov 30, 6-9pm

To register, go to http://arapahoe.edu and click on Community Education

This class in intermediate and advanced painting techniques is for returning students who have completed all of the beginning exercises in my Beginning/Intermediate Oil Painting class, including the 7 color studies. In the new class, we will cover alla prima painting techniques, classic composition, and other old master approaches. We will also concentrate more on painting from life, rather than from photographs.

To qualify for this class, you must have completed all of the assigned color studies and have a thorough understanding of the layered approach to painting. You can continue to build your class workbook from the previous class.

If you are not certain whether you are ready for this class, or if you cannot attend on Tuesday evenings, you can sign up for the Beginning/Intermediate class on Thursdays. In that class, you can continue to build your skills and learn advanced techniques without repeating the exercises you have already completed. (See Class Description for that class below).

Supply list: Bring your supplies from the previous class, and we will add supplies as needed. You will be painting on canvas boards or stretched canvas, rather than the canvas sheets, so bring several 9 x 12 or 11 x 14 boards or stretched canvasses.

(Archive) Winter 2010 Drawing Classes at ACC

2009-08-03T17:55:00.006-06:00

BASIC DRAWING Part I: Valorie Snyder, Instructor

Have you ever wished you could draw well but wondered whether you could? This class teaches you to “see” differently so that you can draw more accurately. You will learn right brain and old master exercises, as well as one-point and two-point perspective. You will receive new exercises each class to practice during the week.

Part 1: 6 Weeks; Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 Jan 26-March 2, 2010
Register at http://www.arapahoe.edu/ and click on non-credit classes

Supplies needed: regular #2 pencils, eraser, a good quality sketchbook (wire bound is best), and a long ruler.

BASIC DRAWING Part II: will be offered in the Spring Quarter
This class builds on the right brain training exercises covered in Part I (Attending the Part I class is helpful, but not required). The emphasis of this class is learning to see accurately through portrait drawing. You will learn how to draw faces from profile, ¾, and full front views, how to get an accurate likeness, and tips about drawing each of the features.

Part 2: 6 Weeks; Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 Spring Quarter- Dates to be announced
Register at http://www.arapahoe.edu/ and click on non-credit classes

Supplies Needed:
#2 pencil
A Selection of Hard Pencils: HB, H, 2H, 4H, 6H, 8H, (or get the odd numbers)
Knead Eraser and a Pink Pearl Eraser
Large Sketchbook (wire bound is best), 14 x 18 or larger, quality paper (Some students like to draw their portraits on a Bristol Vellum pad. Don't get the glossy).
Ruler –an 18-inch graph ruler with “inches” only (not metric on one side).
One small sheet of clear, red acetate (available at Guiry’s Paints, in the art department, but you may have to ask for it)

Winter 2010 Oil Painting Classes at ACC

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6 weeks:
Thursdays, 2-5pm, Jan 28-Mar 4, 2010
Thursdays, 6-9pm, Jan 28-Mar 4, 2010

Register at http://www.arapahoe.edu/, and click on non-credit classes

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING

If you have ever felt lost or frustrated in a painting class, you will find it very different here. Valorie has developed a comprehensive curriculum, which takes students through basic information, such as types of brushes and how to apply paint, and moves into painting techniques and color theory. You will choose your own subjects as you complete assigned exercises and progress at your own pace. If you have painted before, you can build on what you already know and fill in information you may have missed in previous art classes. The class includes lectures, demonstrations, and individual help.

Supply List: Bring supplies to first class!
Important: This class requires the use of non-toxic Turpenoid Natural (in the GREEN can), rather than turpentine or other dangerous solvents. Bring a small jar with a tight fitting lid for your turpenoid.

Brushes:
If you already have brushes, bring what you have. I recommend bristle brushes (the stiff ones), small, medium and large (sizes 4, 6, 8, & 10 or something similar).

Bristle Filberts (flat with rounded corners) are most versatile. Also bring soft flat brushes in several sizes, a fan brush and a liner brush (size 0 or 1). If you have questions about these, bring a couple of flat brushes to your first class, and we will discuss the differences in class.

Oil Colors: (If you are beginning and can’t afford all these colors, you can begin with the starred * colors.) *Cobalt Blue; *Cadmium Red Medium (or Winsor Red, or Grumbacher Red); *Cadmium Yellow Light (or Cadmuim Yellow Lemon); *Titanium White; *Ivory Black; *Yellow Ochre

Later, you can get: Ultramarine Blue; Alizarin Crimson; Cadmium Red Light; Cerulean Blue; Sap Green; Naples Yellow (I like Naples Yellow Light); Burnt Sienna; Burnt Umber

-Liquin, a painting medium
-Palette – A 9x12, disposable paper palette or any kind you prefer to use. The best disposable is the Grey Matters palette by Jack Richeson.
-Palette Knife (not plastic)
-Canvas pad, 11 x 14. This is a pad, like a sketchbook, of sheets of canvas
-Rags and a roll of paper towels
-Small Sketchbook, pencil, eraser, ruler.
-Plastic tablecloth or covering – a large trash bag will do.
-Easel - a portable floor easel or sturdy table easel
- 1 or 2 pieces cardboard or fome cor, each about 16 x 25. You will tape your wet canvas sheets on these to carry them home.
-Masking Tape
-Small sheet of clear red-orange acetate (available at Jerry's Artarama or Guiry’s art department; ask for it)
-Color Wheel and a Value Scale, for reference, if you already have them.
-Several reference photos – simple landscapes or still life pictures to practice painting from. We will paint both from photos and from life.

Later you can bring canvas boards or stretched canvas.
Hint: To get everything to class, some students use a plastic wheeled toolbox from Walmart (in the automotive department). These come in two parts and are much less expensive than the art boxes in art supply stores. Another option is to use an old suitcase with wheels

One Day Workshops at Jerry's Artarama, 2009

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Oil Painting Workshops, Summer, 2009 (Archive)
Jerry's Artarama
3473 S Broadway, Englewood. 303-789-2781.

"How to Get the Color You Really Want."
Need help with color beyond the basics? This oil painting workshop will give you specific guidelines to help you learn to see colors accurately and match the exact color you want. Valorie will also show you how you can mix your own basic paint tube colors to simplify your palette. Some painting experience with oils is helpful to get the most from this workshop.

"Lighten Up and Paint Faster"
This workshop in oils is designed to help you loosen up and paint more freely. Valorie will help you simplify what you're seeing and painting. You’ll do quick studies designed to help you focus on what is really important and get it down fast. This is an intermediate/advanced class.

Arapahoe Community College - Oil Painting Class Description & Supply List

2009-05-19T20:11:00.004-06:00

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING
If you have ever felt lost or frustrated in a painting class, you will find it very different here. Valorie has developed a comprehensive curriculum, which takes students through basic information, such as types of brushes and how to apply paint, and moves into painting techniques and color theory. You will choose your own subjects as you complete assigned exercises and progress at your own pace. If you have painted before, you can build on what you already know and fill in information you may have missed in previous art classes. The class includes lectures, demonstrations, and individual help.

Supply List: Bring supplies to first class!
Important: This class requires the use of non-toxic Turpenoid Natural (in the GREEN can), rather than turpentine or other dangerous solvents. Bring a small jar with a tight fitting lid for your turpenoid.

Brushes (See "About Brushes" below):
If you already have brushes, bring what you have. I recommend bristle brushes (the stiff ones), small, medium and large (sizes 4, 6, 8, & 10 or something similar). Bristle Filberts (flat with rounded corners) are most versatile. Also bring soft flat brushes in several sizes, a fan brush and a liner brush (size 0 or 1). If you have questions about these, bring a couple of flat brushes to your first class, and we will discuss the differences in class.

Oil Colors: (If you are beginning and can’t afford all these colors, you can begin with the starred * colors.) *Cobalt Blue; *Cadmium Red Medium (or Winsor Red, or Grumbacher Red); *Cadmium Yellow Light (or Cadmuim Yellow Lemon); *Titanium White; *Ivory Black; *Yellow Ochre

Later, you can get: Ultramarine Blue; Alizarin Crimson; Cadmium Red Light; Cerulean Blue; Sap Green; Naples Yellow (I like Naples Yellow Light); Burnt Sienna; Burnt Umber

-Liquin, a painting medium
-Palette – A 9x12, disposable paper palette or any kind you prefer to use. The best disposable is the Grey Matters palette by Jack Richeson.
-Palette Knife (not plastic)
-Canvas pad, 11 x 14. This is a pad, like a sketchbook, of sheets of canvas
-Rags and a roll of paper towels
-Small Sketchbook, pencil, eraser, ruler.
-Plastic tablecloth or covering – a large trash bag will do.
-Easel - a portable floor easel or sturdy table easel
- 1 or 2 pieces cardboard or fome cor, each about 16 x 25. You will tape your wet canvas sheets on these to carry them home.
-Masking Tape
-Small sheet of clear red-orange acetate (available at Jerry's Artarama or Guiry’s art department; ask for it)
-Color Wheel and a Value Scale, for reference, if you already have them.
-Several reference photos – simple landscapes or still life pictures to practice painting from. We will paint both from photos and from life.

Later you can bring canvas boards or stretched canvas.
Hint: To get everything to class, some students use a plastic wheeled toolbox from Walmart (in the automotive department). These come in two parts and are much less expensive than the art boxes in art supply stores. Another option is to use an old suitcase with wheels