We regret to inform you the October session has been cancelled.
Join Jim Cramer ‘in the field’ and learn from his 40+ years of painting En Plein Air. Craft your observation skills onsite and learn to capture your day quickly in oils (preferred) or acrylics. Students are responsible for bringing their own materials (see materials list below) and dressing appropriately for the weather.
Arrive at the Cultural Center promptly at 8:30am to travel to painting destinations in and around Athens, such as Four Mile Point, River Road, Riverfront Park, and Olana, TBD.
Recommended intermediate skill level. Ages 18+
In case of inclement weather classes will be rescheduled.
Be sure to bring:
BE COMFORTABLE! COME DRESSED FOR THE WEATHER WITH A HAT, GOOD FOOTWEAR, LONG PANTS, AND BUG/SUN SPRAY.
French easel or pochade box (whatever you can move outdoors).
Palette.
Brushes: variety of sizes ranging from flats, brights, and rounds for preferred medium.
Paint: oil or acrylic with paint thinner for oils or water for acrylic in covered jar.
Recommended colors: replace cadmium colors for non-cadmium colors if desired.alizarin crimsoncadmium red lightcadmium yellow lemon and/or cadmium yellow lightcadmium yellow deep and/or cadmium orangeultramarine blue, cobalt blue and/or cerulean bluesap green or viridiantitanium white
Rags, paper towels.
Stretched canvas, canvas panel or primed wood panel: size is personal preference, though standard sizes are recommended: 11x14, 12x16, 14 x18, 16x20, 18x20.