Creative Pathways (Nov. 2022)

Do you want to be in the driver’s seat but also have guidance and support to help you along your artistic journey? Creative Pathways combines an open studio experience with an instructor who leads constructive, structured critiques that include group discussions, one-to-one instruction, and optional exercises to push you to the next level.

Meets: (4) Saturdays 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12 & 19 in 2022
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Lisa Larrabee
Format: Demonstration & group critique. Studio practice with individual feedback and one-on-one instruction will be provided.
Level: No experience necessary, absolute beginner, beginner to intermediate, all levels are welcome!

Medium: Any 2D art medium is welcome!
Technique: Short demonstrations in a variety of 2D art mediums
Materials: Bring your own supplies. Some materials are available for experimentation. Still life objects are available or bring your own reference material. Easels, drop cloths, tables & chairs are all provided. Note that all painters must use drop cloths over tabletops. Oil painters must use Gamsol or odorless mineral spirits at all times & dispose of their rags in the red can marked for safe disposal of solvent-soaked materials.

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Lecture & Demonstration

Fun with Pencils, Learn to See Texture!

Learn how to capture the essence of your subject, all while having fun! Every surface has a different tactile quality. Explore pencil techniques that create the illusion of texture in your drawings. Learn simple steps to create fur, feathers, wood grain, or metal with some basics on general shape and form. Get started, or use this class as a refresher to practice your drawing skills within a studio environment!

Meets: (3) Saturdays 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dates: Oct. 22, 29, & Nov. 5 in 2022
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos Ave., Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Jill Bauman
Format: Demonstration, lecture, hands-on studio practice, one-on-one instruction, and group feedback.
Level: No experience necessary, absolute beginner, beginner to intermediate, all levels are welcome!

Medium: Pencils, colored pencils, Conte pencils, or any type of pencils are welcome!
Technique: Specific to drawing in pencils or colored pencils.
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list before the first day of class.

Drawing on Tone

Drawings come to life on toned paper!  Learn to create luminous light and dimensional form by adding both lights and darks to a mid-value.  Train your eye to see accurate values and learn to group similar value shapes.  Those new to drawing will be amazed at how quickly you can create an illusion of light and dimensional form.

Build a foundation of drawing skills in charcoal on tone that can be applied to a variety of drawing and painting media.  Explore changing the color or tone of your paper to influence the mood of your drawing.  The possibilities on tone are endless!

Meets: (4) Mondays 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dates: Oct. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2022 Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Lisa Larrabee Format: Lecture & demonstration, studio practice with individual feedback or one-on-one instruction. Level: All levels are welcome!  No experience is needed.  Learn to draw and/or refine your skills.

Medium: Charcoal Technique: Observing and drawing from life on toned paper Materials: The instructor will email the materials list before the first day of class. Participant's Work

Pen & Ink Practice, Sketching & Scribbles

Pen & ink is perfect for sketching on the go! You'll find it's a medium worth getting to know. It dries quickly and won't smudge; however, once some marks are made, they will not budge. Switch to a brush and draw like a painter. Work through an October challenge as if it's a no-brainer.

Practice with the guidance you seek as you learn a variety of inking tools & techniques. Whether a novice or an established inker, you may discover that you're intrigued by pen & ink practice hook, line, and sinker. During this class, you will have access to the supplies you need, and by the end, you may even feel as if your challenge in pen & ink will succeed!

Meets: (3) Saturdays 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dates: Oct. 1, 8, & 15 in 2022
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos Ave., Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Christy Olsen
Format: Demonstration, lecture, hands-on studio practice with one-on-one instruction or individual feedback.
Level: No experience necessary. Absolute beginner, beginner to intermediate, all levels are welcome!

Medium: Pen & Ink
Technique: Mark making, line & how to use fountain pens
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list before the first day of class.

Creative Pathways (Oct. 2022)

Do you want to be in the driver’s seat but also have guidance and support to help you along your artistic journey? Creative Pathways combines an open studio experience with an instructor who leads constructive, structured critiques that include group discussions, one-to-one instruction, and optional exercises to push you to the next level.

Meets: (4) Saturdays 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Dates: Oct. 1, 8, 15, & 22 in 2022
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Lisa Larrabee
Format: Demonstration & group critique. Studio practice with individual feedback and one-on-one instruction will be provided.
Level: No experience necessary, absolute beginner, beginner to intermediate, all levels are welcome!

Medium: Any 2D art medium is welcome!
Technique: Short demonstrations in a variety of 2D art mediums
Materials Bring your own supplies. Some materials are available for experimentation. Still life objects are available or bring your own reference material. Easels, drop cloths, tables & chairs are all provided. Note that all painters must use drop cloths over tabletops. Oil painters must use Gamsol or odorless mineral spirits at all times & dispose of their rags in the red can marked for safe disposal of solvent-soaked materials.

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Participant's Work