Egret Hangout in Acrylic (Materials Subsidized) - December 14th 10am-1pm
December 14th 10am-1pm
Instructor: Melissa Gannon
Use collage paper, palette knife, and/or paper towels to make creative marks and texture. Drip paint, spritz with water, and spatter with wet paint for more creative marks. Add iridescent gold for a bit of bling. A photo reference for the egret will be supplied. A basic layout and composition will be suggested. Work in layers to create added depth. Rather than being a structured step by step class, this class will leave each participant with a lot of room for individual interpretation. Color mixing step by step with this limited palette will be part of the instruction in this class. Have fun and experiment to create a loose, creative interpretation.
We are THRILLED to offer this class as an "Art for All" offering. What does this mean? The Silverton Art Center applied for, and was awarded, a grant that allows us to offer classes to the community at a greatly reduced cost. MOST MATERIALS for this class are SUBSIDIZED by a grant from Lynn’s Smile Fund of Oregon, through Oregon Community Foundation.
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS:
Please bring the following items to class:
Paper towels
Water containers —you need a jar with a lid to take your paint water home as we can’t put it down the sink
A rag or paper towel for wiping your brushes
Pencil
Scissors
ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTOR:
A love of color is a driving force behind Melissa Gannon’s art—first in watercolor then acrylic, pastel, mixed media, and oil. Melissa enjoys painting nature. Her inspiration comes from travel, hiking, and exploring her local area. Her home in the Pacific Northwest provides ready access to the coast, rivers, mountains and desert. She loves painting outdoors—portraying a perfect peaceful place in the woods, a bird surveying the world, or the vibrancy of a bunch of daisies. She finds that observations made in plein air painting enhance her studio work.
Along with creating art, Melissa shares her skills and knowledge through classes and workshops. She began teaching in 2001 and finds that it enhances her work as she strives to find challenging material for the fast-growing skills of her students. Some of her students have attended her classes for over ten years, and she loves seeing their artistic expression grow.
Galleries exhibiting Melissa’s work include Earthworks Gallery in Yachats, OR and Aurora Gallery in Vancouver, WA. She participates in local shows including the Gresham Art Walk and the Oregon City Festival of the Arts.
Learn more about Melissa here https://www.melissagannon.com/
Adults
Most Materials provided (see above)
Location: Silverton Art Center Classroom
December 14th 10am-1pm
Instructor: Melissa Gannon
Use collage paper, palette knife, and/or paper towels to make creative marks and texture. Drip paint, spritz with water, and spatter with wet paint for more creative marks. Add iridescent gold for a bit of bling. A photo reference for the egret will be supplied. A basic layout and composition will be suggested. Work in layers to create added depth. Rather than being a structured step by step class, this class will leave each participant with a lot of room for individual interpretation. Color mixing step by step with this limited palette will be part of the instruction in this class. Have fun and experiment to create a loose, creative interpretation.
We are THRILLED to offer this class as an "Art for All" offering. What does this mean? The Silverton Art Center applied for, and was awarded, a grant that allows us to offer classes to the community at a greatly reduced cost. MOST MATERIALS for this class are SUBSIDIZED by a grant from Lynn’s Smile Fund of Oregon, through Oregon Community Foundation.
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS:
Please bring the following items to class:
Paper towels
Water containers —you need a jar with a lid to take your paint water home as we can’t put it down the sink
A rag or paper towel for wiping your brushes
Pencil
Scissors
ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTOR:
A love of color is a driving force behind Melissa Gannon’s art—first in watercolor then acrylic, pastel, mixed media, and oil. Melissa enjoys painting nature. Her inspiration comes from travel, hiking, and exploring her local area. Her home in the Pacific Northwest provides ready access to the coast, rivers, mountains and desert. She loves painting outdoors—portraying a perfect peaceful place in the woods, a bird surveying the world, or the vibrancy of a bunch of daisies. She finds that observations made in plein air painting enhance her studio work.
Along with creating art, Melissa shares her skills and knowledge through classes and workshops. She began teaching in 2001 and finds that it enhances her work as she strives to find challenging material for the fast-growing skills of her students. Some of her students have attended her classes for over ten years, and she loves seeing their artistic expression grow.
Galleries exhibiting Melissa’s work include Earthworks Gallery in Yachats, OR and Aurora Gallery in Vancouver, WA. She participates in local shows including the Gresham Art Walk and the Oregon City Festival of the Arts.
Learn more about Melissa here https://www.melissagannon.com/
Adults
Most Materials provided (see above)
Location: Silverton Art Center Classroom
December 14th 10am-1pm
Instructor: Melissa Gannon
Use collage paper, palette knife, and/or paper towels to make creative marks and texture. Drip paint, spritz with water, and spatter with wet paint for more creative marks. Add iridescent gold for a bit of bling. A photo reference for the egret will be supplied. A basic layout and composition will be suggested. Work in layers to create added depth. Rather than being a structured step by step class, this class will leave each participant with a lot of room for individual interpretation. Color mixing step by step with this limited palette will be part of the instruction in this class. Have fun and experiment to create a loose, creative interpretation.
We are THRILLED to offer this class as an "Art for All" offering. What does this mean? The Silverton Art Center applied for, and was awarded, a grant that allows us to offer classes to the community at a greatly reduced cost. MOST MATERIALS for this class are SUBSIDIZED by a grant from Lynn’s Smile Fund of Oregon, through Oregon Community Foundation.
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS:
Please bring the following items to class:
Paper towels
Water containers —you need a jar with a lid to take your paint water home as we can’t put it down the sink
A rag or paper towel for wiping your brushes
Pencil
Scissors
ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTOR:
A love of color is a driving force behind Melissa Gannon’s art—first in watercolor then acrylic, pastel, mixed media, and oil. Melissa enjoys painting nature. Her inspiration comes from travel, hiking, and exploring her local area. Her home in the Pacific Northwest provides ready access to the coast, rivers, mountains and desert. She loves painting outdoors—portraying a perfect peaceful place in the woods, a bird surveying the world, or the vibrancy of a bunch of daisies. She finds that observations made in plein air painting enhance her studio work.
Along with creating art, Melissa shares her skills and knowledge through classes and workshops. She began teaching in 2001 and finds that it enhances her work as she strives to find challenging material for the fast-growing skills of her students. Some of her students have attended her classes for over ten years, and she loves seeing their artistic expression grow.
Galleries exhibiting Melissa’s work include Earthworks Gallery in Yachats, OR and Aurora Gallery in Vancouver, WA. She participates in local shows including the Gresham Art Walk and the Oregon City Festival of the Arts.
Learn more about Melissa here https://www.melissagannon.com/
Adults
Most Materials provided (see above)
Location: Silverton Art Center Classroom