Community Education

Plein Air Landscape Painting

6 Week Course

DATES: Wednesday June 21st - August 2nd, 2023 (No Class July 5th)

TIME: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

STUDIO: MC 10 (1st day introduction in studio, remainder of classes outdoors on location)

COST: $250 – Due by Monday, June 10, 2023

AGES: 16 and above, all levels

Minimum: 7 / Maximum: 15

Plein Air Landscape Painting

Join us for a hands-on experience in plein-air landscape painting, where we will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful landscape painting from start to finish. In this course, you will learn how to select and set up your equipment, and discover the essential materials needed to achieve stunning results. Through a combination of demonstrations and personalized instruction, we will explore the various techniques used in plein-air painting.

Our focus is on the creative process, rather than on producing a finished piece. We will help you overcome the challenges that arise during the painting process, from selecting the perfect subject to applying paint to the canvas. We will discuss the importance of composition and design, emphasizing the simplification of shapes and values, as well as the use of color harmony and texture.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, this course will inspire you to explore the beauty of the outdoors and capture it on canvas. Come and join us for an unforgettable plein-air painting experience!

Students of all levels of experience are welcome.

Suggested materials List (below)

LOCATION:

Laguna College of Art and Design

2222 Laguna Canyon Road

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Studio: MC10

For questions please contact: Community Education at communityed@lcad.edu

Suggested Materials List

  • Sturdy portable palette or Travel Easel - Try to find a gray or toned glass palette, or make one. White palettes are more difficult to work from.
  • Brushes: 5-6 of various sizes Oil Bristle Brushes/flats & or Filberts # 2, 4, 6, 8

One or two small round acrylic brushes for detail work. I also use soft, low-priced watercolor mops 1/2"- 1" wide.

PAINTS:

Oils: Professional paints (Gamblin) are best, but any brand will work. Hues are ok.

  • Cad Red Light (or similar)
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Cad Yellow Medium (or similar)
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Cerulean Blue
  • Viridian Green
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Titanium White

Other Materials:

  • Odorless Thinner - Gamsol or similar
  • Sealable unbreakable thinner container for brush washing
  • Nitrile gloves – not latex. Latex deteriorates with thinner.
  • Paper Towels/Blue shop towels (Costco/ Lowes) are the best
  • Plastic bags for trash (grocery bags work well)
  • Palette knives - 2 or 3 different shapes

Acrylic Primed Canvas Boards or Linen mounted to panels. Or primed Wood Panels

  • 5 - 8 (more if you are a fast painter) small canvases/stretched or panels/8x10 inches up to 12x16 Inches (our goal is to accomplish small, simple studies, not large finished works). If you are new to painting I recommend paintings no larger than 9x12 inches.

 

Watercolor

6 Week Course

DATES: Every Thursday, June 22 – July 27, 2023

TIME: 10AM-1PM

STUDIO: MC7

COST: $200 - Due on or before 6/15

AGES: 16 and above, all levels

Minimum: 7 / Maximum: 15

Watercolor

In this course, students will explore the beautiful world of watercolor and gouache. Through a variety of exercises and projects, they will develop skills in composition, line, value, form, color, and edge within these mediums. Students will also learn specific techniques and terminology that will enhance their artistic abilities and allow them to express themselves more confidently in their work. We encourage experimentation with different types of surfaces and paint applications to help each student find their unique style.

For those who prefer gouache, we will provide a list of watercolor pigments that can be used in their creations. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in watercolor and gouache and be able to produce paintings that showcase their newfound knowledge and skills.

Students of all levels of experience are welcome. Suggested materials List (below)

LOCATION:

Laguna College of Art and Design

2222 Laguna Canyon Road

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Studio: MC7

For questions please contact: Community Education at communityed@lcad.edu

Suggested Materials List

Watercolor (Winsor & Newton, Gamblin, Holbein or brands of similar quality):Pigments:

Aureolin or Cadmium Yellow

Cadmium Orange

Cadmium Red

Alizarin Crimson

Sap Green

Burnt Umber

Raw Umber

Ulltramarine Blue

Ivory Black

Optional:

Dioxazine Purple

Yellow Ochre

Burnt Sienna

Gouache (Winsor & Newton, Gamblin, Holbein or brands of similar quality):

Permanent White

Brushes:

Flats: 1.5 inch, ¾ inch, size 4 or size ⅜

Rounds: size 5, size 4, size 1