Painting & Drawing

Code: D02W01-22

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      Open to All

      Students of any skill and knowledge level.

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      Virtual Workshop, learn from the comfort of your own home.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Color: A Workshop for Artists and Designers

Jan 10 - 21, 2022

Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 1-4PM MST

Concept

Based on David Hornung’s textbook Color: A Workshop for Artists and Designers, this class provides a deeper understanding of color and the confidence to use it in your work. Under expert guidance you will make a sequence of practical studies that will reveal color structure, its relational behavior and useful strategies for color harmony. Class time is devoted to illustrated lectures, demonstrations and discussions of class work. Because the class meets intermittently, there is ample time to complete assignments. This informative and relaxed course is an excellent choice for painters, textile artists, graphic designers and anyone who makes two-dimensional art.

Media

All studies are smaller than 11 x 8.5” (letter size) and made with hand painted color swatches that are cut and collaged using glue stick on card stock. Recommended paint is acrylic gouache (see materials list for specifics). The technique is simple, direct and requires no prior painting experience.
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Faculty

David Hornung

David Hornung is a painter, writer, curator, and teacher whose work has been exhibited in the US and UK. His textbook, Color: A Workshop for Artists and Designers (Laurence King) is based on his teaching at The Rhode Island School of Design and has been translated into six languages.

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Thank you for your interest in the waitlist. When space in a workshop or program becomes available, registration will open on the website. Everyone on the waitlist will be emailed to alert them of the opening. This ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to register for the workshop or program.

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Many of the items you'll need are available in the ArtWorks Store. Please click "View Full Supply List" to see a comprehensive list of items you'll need for this workshop.

Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts

Making Art Accessible

Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.

Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.

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