Rev. 1/8/2012
MUSEUM SCHOOL 2012-WINTER SESSION II
February 20 – March 31
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
SUPPLY LISTS
ART HISTORY CLASSES
COURSE TITLE: BUYING INTO THE BAROQUE -COURSE NUMBER 2012/2-AH1
Tues. & Thurs. 2:00 – 3:30 pm, Feb. 21 – Mar. 29, $210/non-member, $180/member
DESCRIPTION: This is the second of three independent six-week sessions that explore the history of art and culture from the Renaissance to the end of the nineteenth century. In this segment students will look at the Baroque in the art and culture of Italy and Northern Europe. During this time, the grandiose and theatrical in art and architecture are fueled by the Catholic Counter-Reformation. The rise of nation-states and absolute monarchies, as well as citizen ruled republics, also provide artists with opportunities to create buildings, portraits, and painted historical cycles. The course concludes with the 18th century reaction to the Grand Manner of the Baroque found in the intimate and sometimes erotic style of the Rococo. A continuing interest in the physical world gives rise to new subject matter based on the scientific studies of the time. And, a fascination with landscape and still life painting are seen side by side with the pastel colors, delicate figures, and fantastic settings of Rococo painting.
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. John Myers
Dr. Myers earned a Bachelors Degree in European History, Masters in Italian Renaissance Art History, and Ph.D. in American Art History. He retired in 2009 after teaching at UNCW for thirty years, but remains dedicated to sharing his love of art with any and all who are willing to listen. His major interests are Ancient Greece and Rome, the Italian Renaissance, and Nineteenth Century American art (especially landscape painting).
SUPPLY LIST: Optional Textbook: Marilyn Stokstad, Art: A Brief History, 4th edition. Pearson Education, publishing asPrentice Hall. 2010
COURSE TITLE: EXPLORING OUTSIDER ART – COURSE NUMBER 2012/2-AH2
Friday 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Feb. 24 – Mar. 30, $210/non-member, $180/member
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This class will combine lecture and studio sessions for an in-depth exploration of Outsider Art. The lecture portion of the course will begin with a brief history and trace the origin of the concept of Outsider Art. Subsequent class discussions will trace its earliest recognized practitioners through contemporary artists and the rise of Outsider Art as an established, internationally recognized category. Class lectures will introduce students to Outsider Art through examinations of individual works by particular artists, including examples from the Cameron Art Museum’s Permanent Collection. Students will learn to identify what separates Outsider Art from other works of art, and will ultimately develop an understanding of the aesthetic guidelines employed to critique this particularly fascinating field. In addition to the Art History lectures, students will create their own works of art while drawing inspiration from the material covered during the class discussions. Moreover, the studio portion of this course will present students with the chance to experiment with non-traditional mediums and unique techniques, while encouraging them to express their innermost creative voice through the study and practice of Outsider Art.
INSTRUCTOR: COURTNEY STEED
Courtney Elizabeth Steed is a native of Wilmington, NC. She attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where she received bachelor degrees in Art History as well as in Studio Art. Ms. Steed currently holds a Masters of Museum Studies and Public History with a Concentration in Historic Preservation from Appalachian State University. Her previous career experiences include working with such reputable organizations as the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, DC and the Ocean Isle Museum Foundation, Inc. She also worked as an archivist for Appalachian State University during her graduate course work. Courtney Steed has a diverse set of skills and education in the museum setting including: preservation and cataloging of artifacts, exhibit research and design, conducting and coordinating educational activities for all ages and needs, constructing model systems for community outreach, volunteer management, and hosting special events to the public. Ms. Steed has also worked as an editor for academic publications and as a grant writer for nonprofit organizations.
SUPPLY LIST:
Drawing paper
Charcoal
Canvas
Oil or acrylic paint (primary, secondary and any additional colors)
Colored pencils
Pastel crayons
Black and/or colored ink
Brushes
Water containers
Palette
Palette knives
DRAWING CLASSES
COURSE TITLE: FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING - COURSE NUMBER 2012/2-D1
Tues. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Feb. 21 – Mar. 27, $210/non-members, $180/members
COURSE TITLE: FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING - COURSE NUMBER 2012/2-D2
Wed. 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Feb. 22 – Mar. 28, 210/non-members, $180/members
DESCRIPTION:
This class is appropriate for both real beginners and people with some drawing experience who need a refresher on the basics. We'll work with pencil, charcoal and other dry media to create images that are both creative and accurate. Students will be encouraged to develop their own visual vocabulary and to express themselves in their own unique style through a study of line, shape, value and design.
INSTRUCTORS:Donna Moore and Martha Burdette
Donna Moore: Donna Moore joined Wilmington’s art community as a Creative Arts major at UNCW where she studied and worked with Claude Howell. Graduating with a BA in 1981, Moore has many years experience teaching all ages through Cape Fear
Community College, St. John’s Museum of Art (now Cameron Art Museum) and her Castle Creek Studios. Consistently, Moore has remained committed to the study of the human form through life drawing.
Martha Burdette earned a BFA in Art Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1988. Since that time she has taught art in public schools from kindergarten through high school and has taught adults and lifelong learners in museum, community settings and in her studio.
SUPPLY LIST:
18 x 24 drawing paper pad (not newsprint)
Vine Charcoal
Kneaded eraser
Drawing pencil (HB)
Babywipes
COURSE TITLE: FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING WITH COLOR MEDIA – COURSE NUMBER 2012/2-D3
Wed. 3:30 – 6:00 pm, Feb. 22 – Mar. 28, $210/non-members, $180/members
DESCRIPTION: In this course students will extend their exploration of drawing by incorporating a variety of color drawing materials along with pencil, vine charcoal, compressed charcoal. The class will address a broad range of topics related to the use of color including color theory, color in composition, the emotional content of color and techniques for using each type of color media.
INSTRUCTORS: Martha Burdette and Donna Moore
Donna Moore joined Wilmington’s art community as a Creative Arts major at UNCW where she studied and worked with Claude Howell. Graduating with a BA in 1981, Moore has many years experience teaching all ages through Cape Fear Community College, St. John’s Museum of Art (now Cameron Art Museum) and her Castle Creek Studios. Consistently, Moore has remained committed to the study of the human form through life drawing.
Martha Burdette earned a BFA in Art Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1988. Since that time she has taught art in public schools from kindergarten through high school and has taught adults and lifelong learners in museum, community settings and in her studio.
SUPPLY LIST:
First Day:
Pad of Drawing Paper (not newsprint) 18”x 24”
Vine charcoal
We will discuss the remainder of the supply list on the first day of class.
COURSE TITLE: DRAWING WITH PASTELS - COURSENUMBER 2012/2-DL1
Wed. 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Feb. 22 – Mar. 28, $210/non-members, $180/members
DESCRIPTION: Drawing from still life and from live (clothed) models, we will learn to employ common techniques (simple scaling, negative space, etc.) to achieve an accurate representation of the subject. With dry pastels on mid-toned paper, we will explore the use of warm and cool colors and values (light to dark) to create a sense of dimension and roundness, as well as discovering interesting possibilities for developing a pleasing composition.
INSTRUCTOR: Bonnie Rogers
Bonnie Rogers has a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Arts from UNC- Wilmington. She has done design work for the University Theatre which included advertising, costumes, makeup and so forth. Later she worked in the engineering consultants’ field as their graphics designer and trained fellow employees to be proficient in the graphics and photo software. While she enjoyed full-time employment in an area related to her interest and talents, her passion in figure drawing remained very much alive, and hopes to share that same excitement with like-minded artists/students.
SUPPLY LIST:
Newsprint (18x24 pads) or saved recycled newspaper
Soft vine charcoal
A collection of dry pastels which include light and dark colors
Any good drawing paper, preferably in neutral grays, or earth tones (sand, tan, etc..) Canson MiTientes is typical.
COURSE TITLE: LIFE DRAWING WITH PASTELS - COURSE NUMBER 2012/2-DL2
Thurs. 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Feb. 23 – Mar. 29, $210/non-members, $180/members
DESCRIPTION: Drawing from live models, we will learn to employ common techniques (simple scaling, negative space, etc.) to achieve an accurate representation of the figure. With dry pastels on mid-toned paper, we will explore the use of warm and cool colors and values (light to dark) to create a sense of dimension and roundness, as well as discovering interesting possibilities for developing a pleasing composition.
INSTRUCTOR: Bonnie Rogers
Bonnie Rogers has a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Arts from UNC- Wilmington. She has done design work for the University Theatre which included advertising, costumes, makeup and so forth. Later she worked in the engineering consultants’ field as their graphics designer and trained fellow employees to be proficient in the graphics and photo software. While she enjoyed full-time employment in an area related to her interest and talents, her passion in figure drawing remained very much alive, and hopes to share that same excitement with like-minded artists/students.
SUPPLY LIST:
Newsprint (18x24 pads) or saved recycled newspaper
Soft vine charcoal
A collection of dry pastels which include light and dark colors
Any good drawing paper, preferably in neutral grays, or earth tones (sand, tan, etc..) Canson MiTientes is typical.
COURSE TITLE: LIFE DRAWING – COURSE NUMBER 2012/2-DL3
Mon. 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Feb. 20, $210/non-members, $180/members
COURSE TITLE: LIFE DRAWING – COURSE NUMBER 2012/2-DL4
Wed. 9:30 am – 12:00 pm, Feb. 22 – Mar. 28, $210/non-members, $180/members
DESCRIPTION: Working in a studio setting, with a motionless nude model is one of the most classic approaches to art study in history. In this class, we will use very basic materials - large paper, charcoal and kneaded erasers - in a common academic format. Beginning with quick gestural postures and moving into longer poses. Capturing a likeness of the entire form is sought, while expressive drawing techniques are encouraged as well. Both male and female models will be scheduled (on different dates!) Class is appropriate for those who have never worked from a model or for those with any level of experience. Reference books and materials will be shared for further study.
INSTRUCTOR: Donna Moore
Donna Moore Donna Moore joined Wilmington’s art community as a Creative Arts major at UNCW where she studied and worked with Claude Howell. Graduating with a BA in 1981, Moore has many years experience teaching all ages through Cape Fear Community College, St. John’s Museum of Art (now Cameron Art Museum) and her Castle Creek Studios. Consistently, Moore has remained committed to the study of the human form through life drawing.
SUPPLY LIST:
18x24" (no smaller) newsprint or all purpose drawing pad (quantity of sheets preferable
to quality)
Compressed and Vine Charcoal
Kneaded Eraser
Pearl or Magic Rub Block Eraser
Workable Fixative
CHILDREN’S ART
COURSE TITLE: AFTER-SCHOOL ART – COURSE NUMBER 2012/2-KA1
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Feb. 21 – Mar. 27, $100/non-member, $75/member
DESCRIPTION: In this afterschool art program, offered to children ages 6 to 10, students will have the chance to explore the museum through guided tours, scavenger hunts and special activities, and then express their creativity through hands on art projects in a variety of media (including drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and sculpture). Emphasis is placed on exposure to a wide array of materials and individual personal expression. On the final day of class, students will curate their own ‘Student Art Reception’ with pieces they’ve created throughout the course of class.
INSTRUCTOR: Georgia Mastroieni
Georgia began her love of art education as an intern at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She went on to study studio art and art history at Bard College in Upstate New York. Her work has been featured in group exhibitions in upstate New York as well as Montreal. Since moving to Wilmington in 2005, she has been an art instructor at SOLA, the Racine Arts Center and Dreams. She began her work at the Cameron Art Museum as the youth educator in 2006 and became the Curator of Education in 2008.
SUPPLY LIST: All supplies are furnished by the Museum School.
PAINTING CLASSES
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE PAINTING – EN PLEIN AIR– COURSE NUMBER 2012/2-PA1
Thur. 2:00 – 5:00 pm, Feb. 23 – Mar. 29, $210/member, $180/member
DESCRIPTION: Artist have always painted outdoors but with the advent of tube paint in the late 19th Century, and Impressionists advocating the study of nature and light, painting en plein air has become a wonderful way to enhance an artist’s skills, regardless of medium. The results are studies that can often stand alone or become a foundation for larger, studio work.
This class will build on fundamentals familiar to the beginner or intermediate painting student who is ready to transfer those techniques to the outdoors. There is a certain level of unknown and immediacy with plein air painting and this class will provide a consistent road map to draw upon, and help remove any fears.
With a focus on basic color theory, color mixing, composition, editing, brush handling and value patterns, this class will ensure your work will become faster, richer, more dynamic and improve your overall confidence as an artist.
For each class session we will meet at the museum classroom for a short lecture and discussion. We will then utilize the surrounding grounds as inspiration or meet at a predetermined site for our painting with a limited palette and gradually add color mixing and aspects of atmospheric perspective into our paintings. The instructor will be working in acrylics and sharing tips for using the medium in the field.
INSTRUCTOR: Kirah van Sickle
Kirah is an award-winning illustrator and painter who's career spans the creative spectrum. She is versatile in all media but currently focuses on acrylic and mixed media, inspired by nature and a love for travel. Kirah is passionate about art and the connective thread it represents. She values and encourages the individual voice and actively promotes community arts programs and the protection of natural and cultural resources through art.
A native North Carolinian, Kirah's education background includes undergraduate science and art degrees from Duke University, art study at the North Carolina State School of Design and a master's degree in Medical Illustration from the Medical College of Georgia. Recently Kirah began her final thesis project to complete her Master of Fine Art degree from the Academy of Art-San Francisco. Her works are not only in private collections but have been published in several Biology and Zoology textbooks and professional journals.
SUPPLY LIST:
Box easel (French 1/2 or full, or pochade with tripod) or personal travel easel for easy set-up; or, a sturdy drawing board and folding chair can also work
Tear-off Canvas Pad - 9 x 12” or 11 x 14” (Fredrix or Strathmore)
4 stretched canvas or canvas boards in various sizes, from 8 x 10” to 16 x 20”
Palette (Disposable paper palette, plexi, stay-wet, etc...)
Assorted flats and filbert brushes (synthetic for acrylic, natural fiber for oil)
Water bottle and container
Paint Colors:
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue
Lemon Yellow or Cadmium Yellow Light
Cadmium Red Medium
Alizarin Crimson
Burnt Umber
Yellow Ochre
Titanium White
(additional colors not required can include Sap Green, Unbleached Titanium, Naples Yellow, Violet, Payne’s Gray and Mars Black)
Small sketch book or notepad, with pen and pencil
White artist’s tape
Pocket color wheel
Paper towels
COURSE TITLE: BEGINNING OIL PAINTING – COURSE NUMBER 2012/2-PO2
Thur. 9:30 am – 12:00 pm, Feb. 23 – Mar. 29, $210 non-members, $180/members
DESCRIPTION: This highly structured course is designed for those with little or no painting experience -or for those needing a review of the basics. Working from still life, students will beintroduced to the technical aspects of working in oil while gaining insights into how color,shape, light and dark can work together to create the illusion of three-dimensional form On a two dimensional surface. Students will be encouraged to find their own uniqueartistic voices as they explore the language of form in oil. A materials list is provided.