Description

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This class will explore the creative process of making images using pastel and charcoal. We will work with a variety of subjects including still life, landscape, portraits. These will be our starting point for exploring picture making, learning about composition, form, proportion, and color. Our goal is to gain confidence and finesse in drawing from observation while leaving room for imagination. Working in charcoal and pastel will allow us to focus on quickly creating form and easily exploring color.

The sessions will begin with a focus on a quick and gestural approach that over the weeks will lead to more developed considered drawings. Throughout the sessions I will do some in-class demonstrations. I will also do some drawing along with the class, because I think sharing in the work builds rapport and demystifies the process of creation.

We will also explore the creative potential of destruction by wiping out (either in part or in whole) and starting over on the same image/piece of paper. Although this might seem a bit confusing at first, it is a great tool and method for working through the uncertainty of creating form and likeness. It also helps to combat the problem of preciousness which can be a major roadblock to creativity. View the supply list here

If you would like to enroll after the registration window has closed, please email chastainarts@atlantaga.gov

REFUND POLICY: To receive a refund, students must submit their request at least 2 weeks before the first class. No refunds or transfers are guaranteed after this time. To withdraw from a class, you are required to email ChastainArts@AtlantaGA.gov and include your name, the class name, and your reason for withdrawal. The option to accept an account credit for the class withdrawal is preferred. If a withdrawal/refund is requested after 2 weeks prior to or after the class has begun, a $30 administration fee will be deducted and only an account credit will be processed to be used for future class registrations, clay purchases, and future purchases in our gift shop & gallery. If a class is running at minimum enrollment, we cannot process refunds or credits within 1 week of the class starting. If you register for a class after the session has begun, only an account credit will be processed if a withdrawal is requested. Anyone registered for a figure class with a model will be required to pay the model fee on the first day of class with cash or check to the instructor. Even if you request a withdrawal after the first day of class, you will be required to pay the model fee calculated based on enrollment on the first-class meeting. The Chastain Arts Center is not responsible for classes missed due to student absences and the student is not eligible to receive a refund or credit for any missed classes due to a student absence. Please discuss any unavoidable absences with your instructor

Activity Sub-Category

Art - Drawing

Location

CAC Studio South at Chastain Arts Center and Gallery

Instructor

Jamie Ballay