Art Classes at Lockside Art Center

Lockside Art Center announces its 2016 Spring and Summer art class schedule. All classes are taught by experienced art instructors. Preregistration is required; please contact the instructor for more information, registration, and a supplies list. Additional classes may be available. More information on each class is available at the center, or call the instructors listed below. Classes may be available Monday through Friday days or evenings, and some classes are available on Saturdays.

The center is located at 21 Main Street at Pine, Suite 208, with convenient off-street parking behind the building. For more information, please call 716-478-0239, email info@locksideartcenter.com. LAC is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts organization.

Spring Art Classes

OIL PAINTING CLASS

George V. Miller, award-winning artist teaches the renaissance approach to painting. This series of classes includes proper way to hold the brush, prepare the canvas, how to research subject matter, layout and composition, and the application of paint. These classes have proven successful for students at all levels. For more information, or to register, please contact George at 716-418-2664, or visit www.georgevmillerart.com.

PASTEL PAINTING CLASS

Beginning and intermediate pastel painting for students 16 and up. Offered by award-winning artist Jeannette Pikturna. She will teach the grid drawing method, color selection, blending techniques, applying the medium, layering, adding pastel pencil. For more information or to register, contact Jeannette at 716-474-1229, www.jettscreativezone.com.

BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR CLASS

Award-winning artist Debbie Retzlaff teaches basic and intermediate Watercolor. Classes cover understanding watercolor brushes, paints and paper. Classes will cover fundamentals of watercolor painting, composition, color mixing and design. We will also learn some fun special effects of splatter, splash and pouring paint creating beautiful pictures along the way! A basic supply list will be provided at the first class. Please call to let us know if you have a Saturday or Evening preference for this class. For more information or to register, contact Debbie at 716-778-8337 or gandhigirl2@gmail.com.

DRY FELTING CLASS

Award-winning artist Debbie Retzlaff will introduce the basics of dry needle felting, a fun and easy process using pre-felted and raw wool. We will be making a one-of-a-kind 2” x 4” felted pin for wearing or used as an embellishment. Please call to let us know if you have a Saturday or Evening preference for this class. For more information or to register, contact Debbie at 716-778-8337 or gandhigirl2@gmail.com.

OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Offered by award-winning photographer Karen Gast of KAREN GAST PHOTOGRAPHY. This is a six-hour class over two days. On Saturday July 25, 10am-2pm, we will take photographs at Upson Park to Flight of Five, Clinton Street, Lockport. On Sunday, July 26, 2pm-4pm, we will look at and discuss the previous days photographs at Lockside Art Center, 21 Main at Pine.

SUBJECTS COVERED:
Macro Photography
Creating HDR Style Photos & Programs to Use
Slow Shutter for Waterfalls
Depth of Field & Why to Check
Perspective & Angle of View
Using Wide Angle & Telephoto Lenses With Hoods
Filters UV & Polarizer - What Are They Used For
Tripods & How to Use Them
Telling a Story With Photos - The Collage

CLASS LEVEL- Intermediate to Advanced Amateurs (this is not a point & shoot class)

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
DSLR
Short & Long Zoom Lenses
Tripod
Lawn and Leaf Bag

COST- $125.00 For 2 Day Workshop, MUST BE PREPAID.

Call 434-2642 For Class and Payment Information. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED.