Basic Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Danny Johnston

Thursdays March 12, 19, 26, and April 2nd from 6-8pm

Oil Painting from a unique perspective.

Learn the Basics of Oil Painting from local artist, Danny Johnston. Techniques and theories are introduced through practice and demonstration. Emphasis is placed on the choice of materials, the depiction of light and shadow, painting techniques, basic color mixing, and composition. The course provides students with a foundation for creative expression in oil painting.

Terrain Building for Tabletop Gaming

Instructor: Rob Fairburn

Saturday, March 28th from 4-7 pm

STAA is partnering with Big Easy Comics in Covington to bring you a monthly workshop on Terrain Building for Table Top Gaming. Each session, we will be focusing on the basic techniques and must have terrain pieces to build your world.

Session 1: Dungeon Tiles - Building the foundation for all your fantasy-based games, as well as the foundation skills for all terrain building.

This workshop will be held once a month on Saturday.

Most supplies will be provided. Specialized supplies are available for purchase at Big Easy Comics.

Download Supply List Here.

Basic Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Danny Johnston

Thursdays March 12, 19, 26, and April 2nd from 6-8pm

Oil Painting from a unique perspective.

Learn the Basics of Oil Painting from local artist, Danny Johnston. Techniques and theories are introduced through practice and demonstration. Emphasis is placed on the choice of materials, the depiction of light and shadow, painting techniques, basic color mixing, and composition. The course provides students with a foundation for creative expression in oil painting.

Basic Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Danny Johnston

Thursdays March 12, 19, 26, and April 2nd from 6-8pm

Oil Painting from a unique perspective.

Learn the Basics of Oil Painting from local artist, Danny Johnston. Techniques and theories are introduced through practice and demonstration. Emphasis is placed on the choice of materials, the depiction of light and shadow, painting techniques, basic color mixing, and composition. The course provides students with a foundation for creative expression in oil painting.

Intro to Oil Painting

Instructor: Danny Johnston

Thursdays March 12, 19, 26, and April 2nd from 6-8pm

Oil Painting from a unique perspective.

Learn the Basics of Oil Painting from local artist, Danny Johnston. Techniques and theories are introduced through practice and demonstration. Emphasis is placed on the choice of materials, the depiction of light and shadow, painting techniques, basic color mixing, and composition. The course provides students with a foundation for creative expression in oil painting.

Download the supply list, here.

Basic Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Rob Fairburn

Thursdays February 6, 13, 20, and 27th from 6-8pm

Acrylic Painting through a print-maker's eyes.

Over this 4 week course, students will explore value, color theory, the importance of experimenting, and methods of acrylic painting through an emphasis on process.

Download the supply list, here.

Week 1. Process is everything. 

“There is no cheating in art. It’s all method.”
—A Very Wise Man (Rob Fairburn)

Today we will talk about sculpting shape with value, and the importance of an under painting as a roadmap. We will make a blue and white value painting of a still life. 

Week 2. Value adds value. Color adds flavor.

If a good value painting is a steak dinner, good color is the garlic butter sauce. 

Today we will experiment with color and discuss the basics of color theory, and how to use that to make exciting compositions. We will create two still life paintings that explore this idea. 

Week 3. Define art... 

“Art is why i get up in the morning.”
—Ani Difranco

This week we will discuss “what is art.” Redefining “good art and bad art” as “successful and unsuccessful art,” and why both are ok.

This week will will experiment with abstract art concepts and methods. We will create a cityscape in beautiful downtown Covington.

Week 4. Self portrait. Endless opportunity for learning.

This week we will combine all of the knowledge we have learned so far, painting a self portrait using a method i have built based on layering techniques commonly used in printmaking. 

Basic Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Rob Fairburn

Thursdays February 6, 13, 20, and 27th from 6-8pm

Acrylic Painting through a print-maker's eyes.

Over this 4 week course, students will explore value, color theory, the importance of experimenting, and methods of acrylic painting through an emphasis on process.

Download the supply list, here.

Week 1. Process is everything. 

“There is no cheating in art. It’s all method.”
—A Very Wise Man (Rob Fairburn)

Today we will talk about sculpting shape with value, and the importance of an under painting as a roadmap. We will make a blue and white value painting of a still life. 

Week 2. Value adds value. Color adds flavor.

If a good value painting is a steak dinner, good color is the garlic butter sauce. 

Today we will experiment with color and discuss the basics of color theory, and how to use that to make exciting compositions. We will create two still life paintings that explore this idea. 

Week 3. Define art... 

“Art is why i get up in the morning.”
—Ani Difranco

This week we will discuss “what is art.” Redefining “good art and bad art” as “successful and unsuccessful art,” and why both are ok.

This week will will experiment with abstract art concepts and methods. We will create a cityscape in beautiful downtown Covington.

Week 4. Self portrait. Endless opportunity for learning.

This week we will combine all of the knowledge we have learned so far, painting a self portrait using a method i have built based on layering techniques commonly used in printmaking. 

Basic Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Rob Fairburn

Thursdays February 6, 13, 20, and 27th from 6-8pm

Acrylic Painting through a print-maker's eyes.

Over this 4 week course, students will explore value, color theory, the importance of experimenting, and methods of acrylic painting through an emphasis on process.

Download the supply list, here.

Week 1. Process is everything. 

“There is no cheating in art. It’s all method.”
—A Very Wise Man (Rob Fairburn)

Today we will talk about sculpting shape with value, and the importance of an under painting as a roadmap. We will make a blue and white value painting of a still life. 

Week 2. Value adds value. Color adds flavor.

If a good value painting is a steak dinner, good color is the garlic butter sauce. 

Today we will experiment with color and discuss the basics of color theory, and how to use that to make exciting compositions. We will create two still life paintings that explore this idea. 

Week 3. Define art... 

“Art is why i get up in the morning.”
—Ani Difranco

This week we will discuss “what is art.” Redefining “good art and bad art” as “successful and unsuccessful art,” and why both are ok.

This week will will experiment with abstract art concepts and methods. We will create a cityscape in beautiful downtown Covington.

Week 4. Self portrait. Endless opportunity for learning.

This week we will combine all of the knowledge we have learned so far, painting a self portrait using a method i have built based on layering techniques commonly used in printmaking. 

Basic Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Rob Fairburn

Thursdays February 6, 13, 20, and 27th from 6-8pm

Acrylic Painting through a print-maker's eyes.

Over this 4 week course, students will explore value, color theory, the importance of experimenting, and methods of acrylic painting through an emphasis on process.

Download the supply list, here.

Week 1. Process is everything. 

“There is no cheating in art. It’s all method.”
—A Very Wise Man (Rob Fairburn)

Today we will talk about sculpting shape with value, and the importance of an under painting as a roadmap. We will make a blue and white value painting of a still life. 

Week 2. Value adds value. Color adds flavor.

If a good value painting is a steak dinner, good color is the garlic butter sauce. 

Today we will experiment with color and discuss the basics of color theory, and how to use that to make exciting compositions. We will create two still life paintings that explore this idea. 

Week 3. Define art... 

“Art is why i get up in the morning.”
—Ani Difranco

This week we will discuss “what is art.” Redefining “good art and bad art” as “successful and unsuccessful art,” and why both are ok.

This week will will experiment with abstract art concepts and methods. We will create a cityscape in beautiful downtown Covington.

Week 4. Self portrait. Endless opportunity for learning.

This week we will combine all of the knowledge we have learned so far, painting a self portrait using a method i have built based on layering techniques commonly used in printmaking. 

Watercolor - An Intro to Sketching & Painting

Basic Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Rob Fairburn

Thursdays August 15, 22, 29, & September 5 from 6-8 pm

Acrylic Painting through a print-maker's eyes.

Over this 4 week course, students will explore value, color theory, the importance of experimenting, and methods of acrylic painting through an emphasis on process.

Week 1. Process is everything. 

“There is no cheating in art. It’s all method.”
—A Very Wise Man (Rob Fairburn)

Today we will talk about sculpting shape with value, and the importance of an under painting as a roadmap. We will make a blue and white value painting of a still life. 

Week 2. Value adds value. Color adds flavor.

If a good value painting is a steak dinner, good color is the garlic butter sauce. 

Today we will experiment with color and discuss the basics of color theory, and how to use that to make exciting compositions. We will create two still life paintings that explore this idea. 

Week 3. Define art... 

“Art is why i get up in the morning.”
—Ani Difranco

This week we will discuss “what is art.” Redefining “good art and bad art” as “successful and unsuccessful art,” and why both are ok.

This week will will experiment with abstract art concepts and methods. We will create a cityscape in beautiful downtown Covington.

Week 4. Self portrait. Endless opportunity for learning.

This week we will combine all of the knowledge we have learned so far, painting a self portrait using a method i have built based on layering techniques commonly used in printmaking. 

Basic Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Rob Fairburn

Thursdays August 15, 22, 29, & September 5 from 6-8 pm

Acrylic Painting through a print-maker's eyes.

Over this 4 week course, students will explore value, color theory, the importance of experimenting, and methods of acrylic painting through an emphasis on process.

Week 1. Process is everything. 

“There is no cheating in art. It’s all method.”
—A Very Wise Man (Rob Fairburn)

Today we will talk about sculpting shape with value, and the importance of an under painting as a roadmap. We will make a blue and white value painting of a still life. 

Week 2. Value adds value. Color adds flavor.

If a good value painting is a steak dinner, good color is the garlic butter sauce. 

Today we will experiment with color and discuss the basics of color theory, and how to use that to make exciting compositions. We will create two still life paintings that explore this idea. 

Week 3. Define art... 

“Art is why i get up in the morning.”
—Ani Difranco

This week we will discuss “what is art.” Redefining “good art and bad art” as “successful and unsuccessful art,” and why both are ok.

This week will will experiment with abstract art concepts and methods. We will create a cityscape in beautiful downtown Covington.

Week 4. Self portrait. Endless opportunity for learning.

This week we will combine all of the knowledge we have learned so far, painting a self portrait using a method i have built based on layering techniques commonly used in printmaking. 

Basic Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Rob Fairburn

Thursdays August 15, 22, 29, & September 5 from 6-8 pm

Acrylic Painting through a print-maker's eyes.

Over this 4 week course, students will explore value, color theory, the importance of experimenting, and methods of acrylic painting through an emphasis on process.

Week 1. Process is everything. 

“There is no cheating in art. It’s all method.”
—A Very Wise Man (Rob Fairburn)

Today we will talk about sculpting shape with value, and the importance of an under painting as a roadmap. We will make a blue and white value painting of a still life. 

Week 2. Value adds value. Color adds flavor.

If a good value painting is a steak dinner, good color is the garlic butter sauce. 

Today we will experiment with color and discuss the basics of color theory, and how to use that to make exciting compositions. We will create two still life paintings that explore this idea. 

Week 3. Define art... 

“Art is why i get up in the morning.”
—Ani Difranco

This week we will discuss “what is art.” Redefining “good art and bad art” as “successful and unsuccessful art,” and why both are ok.

This week will will experiment with abstract art concepts and methods. We will create a cityscape in beautiful downtown Covington.

Week 4. Self portrait. Endless opportunity for learning.

This week we will combine all of the knowledge we have learned so far, painting a self portrait using a method i have built based on layering techniques commonly used in printmaking. 

Basic Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Rob Fairburn

Thursdays August 15, 22, 29, & September 5 from 6-8 pm

Acrylic Painting through a print-maker's eyes.

Over this 4 week course, students will explore value, color theory, the importance of experimenting, and methods of acrylic painting through an emphasis on process.

Week 1. Process is everything. 

“There is no cheating in art. It’s all method.”
—A Very Wise Man (Rob Fairburn)

Today we will talk about sculpting shape with value, and the importance of an under painting as a roadmap. We will make a blue and white value painting of a still life. 

Week 2. Value adds value. Color adds flavor.

If a good value painting is a steak dinner, good color is the garlic butter sauce. 

Today we will experiment with color and discuss the basics of color theory, and how to use that to make exciting compositions. We will create two still life paintings that explore this idea. 

Week 3. Define art... 

“Art is why i get up in the morning.”
—Ani Difranco

This week we will discuss “what is art.” Redefining “good art and bad art” as “successful and unsuccessful art,” and why both are ok.

This week will will experiment with abstract art concepts and methods. We will create a cityscape in beautiful downtown Covington.

Week 4. Self portrait. Endless opportunity for learning.

This week we will combine all of the knowledge we have learned so far, painting a self portrait using a method i have built based on layering techniques commonly used in printmaking. 

Watercolor - An Intro to Plein Air Sketching & Painting

Basic Acrylic Painting

Acrylic Painting through a print-maker's eyes.

Over this 4 week course, students will explore value, color theory, the importance of experimenting, and methods of acrylic painting through an emphasis on process.

Week 1. Process is everything. 

“There is no cheating in art. It’s all method.”
—A Very Wise Man (Rob Fairburn)

Today we will talk about sculpting shape with value, and the importance of an under painting as a roadmap. We will make a blue and white value painting of a still life. 

Week 2. Value adds value. Color adds flavor.

If a good value painting is a steak dinner, good color is the garlic butter sauce. 

Today we will experiment with color and discuss the basics of color theory, and how to use that to make exciting compositions. We will create two still life paintings that explore this idea. 

Week 3. Define art... 

“Art is why i get up in the morning.”
—Ani Difranco

This week we will discuss “what is art.” Redefining “good art and bad art” as “successful and unsuccessful art,” and why both are ok.

This week will will experiment with abstract art concepts and methods. We will create a cityscape in beautiful downtown Covington.

Week 4. Self portrait. Endless opportunity for learning.

This week we will combine all of the knowledge we have learned so far, painting a self portrait using a method i have built based on layering techniques commonly used in printmaking. 

Students will be guided through the basics of wheel throwing with instructor Vanessa Hock. More advanced students will be given more challenging instruction in accordance their skill level.

This four-class session will provide students an opportunity to create such functional items as cups, bowls or vases.

ONLY SIX SPACES AVAILABLE PER SESSION

AGES: 18 & up.
FEE: $135 | $125 STAA members
SUPPLIES INCLUDED

STAA Beginners Oil Painting Workshop Syllabus/Lesson

This course will introduce students to classical and some contemporary painting, techniques and concepts. Even though previous painting experience is not required, the training will prepare students to develop skills in producing fine art by establishing foundations to grow upon. Painting from still-life will be geared towards realism, and color theory, compositional structure, figure/ground relationships, visual perception, spatial concepts, and critical thinking skills will all be emphasized. Oil will be the medium of choice for the class.

Although this may seem to be a lot to absorb, the emphasis will be to encourage and nourish individuality and creativity.

Objectives:

Develop students’ confidence in using painting as a primary medium for artistic expression.

Develop understanding of indirect painting techniques (like the Old Masters) with contemporary media.

Develop understanding of oil paints, painting mediums, and painting surfaces.

Content and Scope:

Color Theory: color wheel (primary/secondary, complementary), transparency/opacity, hue, value (intensity,

brightness), chroma (saturation/purity) and temperature (warm/cold).

Composition: space, movement, balance, asymmetry, rhythm, shapes, proportion and lighting.

Media Characteristics and Surfaces: Oil and canvas (primed).

Painting Techniques: indirect method (grisaille/grayscale underpainting), glazing, scumbling and blending.

Oil Mediums: Alkyd mediums, mineral spirit, varnish.

Daily Activities:

(Each day is a 3-hour lesson to insure student success.)

Day 1

Introduction to realism painting using grisaille technique like the Old Masters.

Short lesson on painting mediums and substrates.

Short lesson on filbert brushes and why they are my brush of choice.

Introduction of subject matter to be painted (photo reference).

Drawing transfer to canvas.

Demo of wipe-out (bistre) underpainting using burnt umber (or other color). Learning about light vs. shadow mass.

Student completion of bistre underpainting.

Day 2

Lesson/demo on mixing value scale using raw umber, ultramarine violet, and titanium white.

Student mixing of value scale.

Grisaille (grayscale) underpainting demo of subject matter using mixed values, with explanation of techniques

being used. This period will serve as question/answer time prior to student painting.

After demo, students will return to their respective workstations and begin their own paintings.

Instructor will walk around, answer questions, and give each student individual help as needed.

Day 3

Mix value scale again (paints will likely be dry).

Continue working on underpainting with instructor oversight/help.

Grisaille underpainting should be completed in this sitting.

Day 4

Short color theory lecture given.

Lesson on setting up color palette given with addition of painting medium.

Analysis of colors in subject matter (class participation).

Lesson/demo of mixing color using a limited palette given.

Lesson/demo of glazing given with explanation of techniques being used. This period will serve as

question/answer time prior to student glazing.

After demo, students will return to their respective workstations and begin their own glazing.

Instructor will walk around, answer questions, and give each student individual help as needed.

Day 5

Palette setup.

Lesson/demo of second glazing layer with explanation of techniques being used. This period will serve as

question/answer time prior to student glazing.

After demo, students will return to their respective workstations and begin their own glazing.

Instructor will walk around, answer questions, and give each student individual help as needed.

Day 6

Palette setup.

Lesson/demo of second glazing layer with explanation of techniques being used. This period will serve as

question/answer time prior to student glazing.

After demo, students will return to their respective workstations and begin their own glazing.

Instructor will walk around, answer questions, and give each student individual help as needed.

This is the final painting day, and paintings should be completed at this time.

Short lesson on signatures and signing the painting given.

Question and answer session.

Explore the world of hand building clay with instructor Richard Lo Piccolo. Choose from sketches of concepts you want to create, or let your imagination run wild with freeform creations.  

Four-session workshops provide an opportunity to advance skills of combining slab and extruded clay constructions. In addition, students will learn beginning kiln loading and firing operations. 

Richard has an extensive background in clay, jewelry, bronze and glass from his early days in Illinois and later at Loyola and Tulane. 

FOUR SESSION WORKSHOP $135 | $125 STAA members 
SUPPLIES INCLUDED.  Fees include a limited amount of clay, glazes and firing 
LOCATION: STAA | 320 N Columbia St. Covington, LA 70433  
AGES: 18 & up.

Learn to create and personalize heirloom holiday ornaments for your tree this year while exploring the world of hand building clay with instructor Richard Lo Piccolo.

Perfect for ages 13 & up.