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Suzy Kitman

A fine artist specializing in portraiture and landscape and painting instruction in Portland Oregon

Beginner Materials and Color Classes

Fruit Bowl

St. Johns Studio

Beginner Materials and Color Classes

Back by popular demand! I’m offering a 2 part beginner drawing classes at my home studio.
Part 1- Exploring Art Materials: June 15th 7-8:30pm
Ever wonder how to use charcoal, drawing pencils, chalk and oil pastels? Play with these tools in an art free for all. This experiential class is designed to introduce you to a variety of art materials. Look forward to demonstrations in utilizing these mediums, followed by time to practice your new skills.
Part 2- Exploring Colors with Drawing Materials: June 22nd 7-8:30pm
Please join us as we explore color drawing media, including oil pastels and chalk pastels. You will learn about mark making, color blending and the color wheel.

Enjoy a glass of wine or cup of tea and draw with us!

$30 per person. Register by clicking on the PayPal button on my homepage and choose Materials and Colors Class.

Beginning Drawing- 4 Class Series

Hewitt House Horse Toy

This class, at my home studio, is for both beginners and returning students who want to brush up on the basics of realistic drawing. Learn charcoal and pencil drawing techniques using my “Big Shape” approach. Working from still life, every step and assignment will be demonstrated. Assignments will focus on gesture, methods of measurement, proportion and shading. Class is limited to 5 students which will allow for maximum 1 on 1 assistance, so sign up now!

Register by clicking on the PayPal button on my homepage at suzykitman.com and choose Beginning Drawing.
$106- all materials included
April 21st-May 12th 7:00-9:00pm
Ample street parking

Multnomah Arts Center

Reflecting Rock And Tunnel

Painting – Oils & Acrylics Ages: 13 & Up

Learn to paint and explore the power of color, value, and form in an open studio based setting. Practice color mixing and the tools and mediums of painting, while developing compositions from colorful and varied still life. Prior experience recommended. Materials list online. 

1044850
Tuesday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
March 29 – May 24, 2016
$227 [9 classes]
To register, please drop by the office or call (503) 823-2787. You may also register online by going to Portland Parks & Recreation.
http://www.multnomahartscenter.org

Exploring Art Materials for Beginners

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Ever wonder how to use charcoal, drawing pencils, chalk and oil pastels? Play with these tools in an art free for all, while enjoying a glass of wine. This experiential class is designed to introduce you to a variety of art materials. Look forward to demonstrations in utilizing these mediums, followed by time to practice your new skills.

February 10, 2016

7:00-8:30pm

$15

Please email suzy@suzykitman.com to RSVP