ART 101
For SRAL Members Only
Are you a beginning artist and want to learn the basics about different mediums, design, and color? Are you an artist that has wanted to learn a different medium? Then Art 101 is perfect for you. The Art 101 classes offered this fall and winter will be presented by SRAL members volunteering to share their time and expertise. If you have questions regarding any Art 101 classes contact Darilyn, Art 101 Chairperson, at DarilynR@SantaRitaArt.org. If you need to cancel a registration, contact Darilyn at DarilynR@SantaRitaArt.org and Susan Ettl, SRAL Web Manager, at SusanE@SantaRitaArt.org.
- Each class will be held in the SRAL studio, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
- Materials for classes will be provided by SRAL and include paints, paper or canvas, and an appropriate paint brush.
- Participants will need to bring a water container, paper towels, an apron, or any
appropriate working clothes.
- The class size is determined by the instructor; generally, 12 – 18 people. We encourage members to sign up for only one media class per month to enable everyone to participate. This will ensure participants a fuller mastery of the new medium and allow us to accommodate more members.
- Registration for each class will be on this page. A small material fee of $10.00 is required to complete and validate your registration. Each class list is compiled on a first-come first-served basis. You will receive notification after you have registered. You will then be notified about how and when the material fee is to be paid.
January and February 2025 Art 101 Classes
Oil Painting for Beginners
Instructor: Jean Hanson
This class is an introduction to Oil Painting. Jean will go over and explain the nature of Oil Painting. In addition, she will describe oil paints, materials, and tools to use so that students can take home a finished painting. Participants will learn how to mix colors; learn the difference between opaque and transparent colors; learn how to know what brushes to use; and learn how to use a pallet knife.
The subject of this class is a simple Elephant Head landscape. To start, students will sketch the scene with pencils on paper, next they will block out their painting on a prepared canvas and then go to work painting. When finished students will learn how to sign their painting and “Abracadabra” an oil painting artist is born. Paints, brushes, canvas, paper,and palette knife will be provided.
Date: March 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: SRAL Studio
Maximum Number of Participants: 20
Cost: $10 collected at the beginning of class
Students to provide: A pencil and a pen
Biography
Artist Jean Hanson had divided her time between two places, Buhl, Idaho and Green Valley, Arizona for the past fifteen years. Her greatest influence has been her membership in the Santa Rita Art League. Through SRAL, she has grown artistically in the mediums of Watercolor, Acrylic and Oil. In the past seven years, she has emphasized the medium of Oil both in the studio and in Plein Air. She has studied under artists such as Robert Moore in Decio, Idaho, Phil Stark in Tucson, Arizona and Bill Cramer in Prescott, Arizona as well as others. Selected shows have been:
- Santa Rita Art League Members Juried Show
- CPAC Briggs Show
- SRAL Master’s Show – People’s Choice Winner 2019
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Oil Painting for Beginners
March 8, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Introduction to Cold Wax
Instructor: Jeani Gustafson
In this class students will work with cold wax medium and oil paint. They will learn to mix the paint with cold wax and various ways the paint can be applied to a substrate (canvas, paper, board). The process will be intuitive, which may lead to an abstract or representational painting.
Participants will work on two paintings simultaneously using a triadic color scheme. They will apply and compress the paint in many layers. Techniques taught will include masking out areas, using stencils, carving out areas and impressing textures. In addition, Students will work with silicone applicators, palette knives, and brayers.
Date: March 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: SRAL Studio
Maximum Number of Participants: 15
Cost: $10 collected at the beginning of class
Students to provide: Apron, gloves that fit, paper towels, and an open mind
Artist Statement
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE IDEA
Some ideas just pop up – an absolute mystery. Sometimes inspiration for an idea is obvious:
- Words and common idioms ignite a mental image. I love reading, listening and talking.
- Human movement and interaction are inspiring. People-watching is a favorite pastime.
- The beauty of the earth is a constant source of imagery. I try to see it all.
- Art materials inspire me, generating a need to create. My collection is growing.
- Development of one idea fuels another. My ideas work themselves out in series.
- Some ideas are generated in an intuitive process as the artwork develops.
Translating my mental imagery to visual imagery is a challenge in which I become totally absorbed. I consider all the materials available to me and experiment with new techniques. I am convinced I will always be enslaved to the exploration of art.
Biography
My personal life is that of a small-town farm girl. I grew up on a farm in central Nebraska where creative thinking was required to entertain yourself. I was constantly building, coloring, and creating. We made sand cities, hay forts, tree houses, snow creatures, etc. I learned to sew, cook, draw and paint from my mother. I experimented with any art materials I could get my hands on. During my decision-making years (What do I want to be when I grow up?) I explored a future in many areas but was always drawn back to art. The need to create just kept pulling on me.
My formal art studies began at Hastings College in Nebraska where I was first introduced to three-dimensional art in sculpture and ceramic classes. I was captivated. After receiving my bachelor’s in art I found my studies continued daily as I experiment to solve problems presented by each new piece.
I owned and operated the Main ARTery Gallery and Frameshop in Ulysses, Kansas which opened in 2006. The Gallery was organized as a cooperative and served as a display and sales area for area artists. It also served as my studio and guest studio for classes and workshops.
Currently, I have retired from marketing artwork. I am enjoying the exploration of a creative desire without the demands of business and marketing. I am an active member of the Santa Rita Art League as well as the Clay studio in Green Valley. There, I enjoy interacting with other artists and become absorbed in each new creative adventure.
Introduction to Cold Wax Admission
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Introduction to Cold Wax
March 15, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Incorporating Personal Elements in Assemblage Art
Instructors: Instructors: Sue Bolig, Cheryl Jackson-Schaeffer,
Loralee Makela and Trena Stewart
Learn the fundamentals of collage through creating a fun “painting” of an imaginary creature with collage papers. You will learn the basics of collage such as choosing paper; preparing supports; and how to use the fundamentals of color and contrast to create a fun and interesting piece. Let your inner child out to explore and learn in this workshop perfect for those interested in learning collage.
Date: March 22, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: SRAL Studio
Maximum Number of Participants: 15
Cost: $10 collected at the beginning of class
Students to provide: A small collection of personal mementos to use in your composition. An apron and thin rubber gloves if desired.
Biography
Our instructors have been working as assemblage artists for years and have been members of the Assemblage Special Interest Group since its inception. This group of four artists won First Prize for their joint entry in the 2024 CPAC Recycle show.
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Incorporating Personal Elements in Assemblage Art
March 22, 2025
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM