Beyond Painting: Examining Self (in person)

In this class traditional and nontraditional approaches and their historical meanings are examined and applied to two projects. One project is a collaborative community building activity with all students contributing a piece to a larger work that reflects the individual identities and perspectives represented in the class. Another project expands the idea of self-portraiture and how to communicate what self-portrait means using paint and canvas. Explore the idea of personal history and memory through readings, as well as looking at contemporary artists whose work functions in an autobiographical framework. / Materials fee of $6 included in course tuition.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing and painting experience is helpful, but not required.

Required materials

Supplies required on the first day

• pen or pencil
• notebook or sketchbook
• canvas 16 x 20"
• one 18 x 24" drawing board
• a roll of white artist's tape
• one 32 oz. container of Gamsol odorless mineral spirits
• 12 x 16" or 9 x 12" pad of disposable palette paper
• cloth rags
• two metal palette knives in varying shapes and sizes
• a selection of natural bristle brushes ranging from #6–14 (mid-range in price brushes are best)
• acrylic paint:
  • alizarin crimson
  • phthalo green
  • titanium white
  • yellow ochre
  • ultramarine blue
  • cadmium yellow light

Students should expect to spend approximately $100–150 on supplies in addition to course tuition.

What to wear
Clothes appropriate for messy creativity.

Class savings

Register on or before August 19 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
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Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.