This page is dedicated to the different activities and workshops taking place at the CAG Studio. More information and dates for upcoming workshops will be available at our monthly meeting. If you see something you are interested in send one of our board members a message and we can give you more information as well. If you are an artist who is interested in giving a workshop or starting a class please check out our page about getting involved!

Introduction to Studio Art

A staple of the Centerline Arts Group: the class where our founding members met! Our Intro to Studio Art class is a study of artistic elements, drawing and painting techniques that will introduce students to art fundamentals. Through different projects we will be building foundational skills: line, shape, form, light, shadow, and color. We will be evaluating each other's work to practice artistic criticism. All ages welcome.

Materials needed: Sketch Pad 18 x 24 Inches, Graphite Pencil Set, Charcoal, Acrylic Paint Primary Color set, Brushes, Kneaded Eraser.

Want to learn more about the basics to see if this class is right for you? Check out these resources:

Ask the Art Professor https://claralieu.wordpress.com/ask/

Wet Canvas http://www.wetcanvas.com

What Are the Fundamentals of Art? https://conceptartempire.com/what-are-the-fundamentals/

Draw a Box https://drawabox.com

Color Mixing http://www.webexhibits.org/causesofcolor/1BA.html

What Are the Seven Elements of Art? https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-are-the-seven-elements-of-art-definition-examples.html

Watercolor Painting with Sam

Our next watercolor session will not be until Spring, but Sam's classes are popular and fill up quickly! Make sure to get in touch with him promptly if you are interested. This class covers beginner techniques of watercolor painting. That includes paint application, washes, and texture. Subject matter focuses on landscape painting. Spaces are limited!

More about watercolors:

Watercolor Techniques https://watercolorpainting.com

Art of Watercolour Magazine http://www.artofwatercolour.com

How to Approach as a Beginner https://m.wikihow.com/Approach-Watercolor-Painting-As-a-Beginner

Pastel Workshop

We are very fortunate to have a few pastel experts in our midst! They are generous enough to pass on some of their wisdom and answer any questions about pastels that you may have. Attendees will work on an individual project while the instructors come around to provide valuable feedback. In the past these have been a smashing success, so we hope to see you there! Younger artists are welcome too.

More about Pastels:

Pastel Society of America http://www.pastelsocietyofamerica.org/

About Pastels http://www.ctpastelsociety.org/pastels/about-pastels/

Edgar Degas https://www.edgar-degas.org/the-complete-works.html

Figure Drawing Open Studio

Once a month we have our figure drawing studio time available on a Saturday from 11-3pm. Easels are limited but there will be tables and chairs. We ask that participants bring their own drawing supplies.

Future Fun Happenings to be Announced Soon!

Digital Art with Chelsea

Chelsea is a library media specialist at an elementary school and specializes in many forms of digital art. For this workshop we would be learning digital techniques to improve your traditional art, as well as creating new art using fun tools in Photoshop. We are still working out the details on how to bring the tech to the studio but hopefully soon we will be announcing a date for this!

Exhibits

Twice a year we put together the funds to create two or more exhibitions. Our volunteers put a lot of work into planning and curating our gallery, plus the opening night reception is always a great time! Members are always welcome to make submissions. We will be giving updates about these at our monthly meeting. Interested volunteers can contact Bianca.

Coming this Winter - Local Landscapes

Calling for submissions from our community for diverse mediums and works depicting local landscapes.

Past Exhibits

POW! Comic and Anime Art
2019

Cultural and Spiritual Sketch Diaries
2019

Pastels: Masters and Students
2018