Classes and Workshops
Art in the Blithewold Gardens. "The Rhythms of Stone" Workshop, Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, RI Oct 16-19, 8am-4:30pm
Award-winning sculptor, DJ Garrity leads a fascinating exploration of the creative energies awakened through the ageless process of stone sculpture. Garrity served three tours of duty as the Sculptor-In-Residence of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and has been included in the list of 'Top 100 Americans' by Irish America Magazine. This four-day workshop will guide students of all levels through the process of creating a unique garden sculpture with a hands-on approach that utilizes the human face as a template. The work created is appropriate for home or garden and the course is designed for the novice or students with previous experience. The course is accredited by Augustana College of South Dakota for undergraduate, graduate and professional development credits.
Price: $375 per student. Pre-registration is required. Call (401) 253-2707 ext21 or visit www.blithewold.org to register. Visit www.djgarrity.com

Portsmouth Arts Guild Classes.
"Intermediate Watercolor" with Carol Lynn Hall.
In this intermediate class, students will learn those techniques of heightening colors, subduing tones, and highlighting areas of interest. Subject matter will correspond to the level of the student's frame of
reference and experience. A materials list will be provided upon registration.
Instructor: Carol Lynn Hall has master's degrees in art education and art history from Boston University. She also studied architecture at Harvard University School of Design. She taught art for over ten years in the Boston area, where she has had many exhibits. She has been a member of several art associations and the Newport Artist Guild. She is a current member of the Friends of the Arts in Tiverton, the Westport Art Group, and the Portsmouth Arts Guild.
Date: 4 Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22 & 29.
Time: 1-3:30pm.
Tuition: $90, $70 for PAG members.

"Portrait and Figure Drawing Studio" monitored by Wendy Crooks.
Join this six-week, all-day portrait and figure drawing class. Open to all mediums and skill levels. No instruction - simply an opportunity to paint or draw from live models in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The models will be clothed or nude, depending on the week.
Date: 6 Mondays, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, & 10.
Time: 9am-4pm, with a one-hour break for lunch.
Tuition: $160, $140 for PAG members.
PLEASE NOTE: This studio class will be held at East Main Studios, just across Church Lane (2701 East Main Road, Portsmouth).

"Drawing I" with Sandra Dingée
A good drawing skill is essential and the "backbone" of any great work of art. This class will introduce you to drawing basics and familiarize you with your own abilities as you learn about: line, composition, proportions, perspective, value, and form. Have some fun, relax and improve your drawing skills.
PLEASE NOTE: Please bring to the first class a sketch book, vine charcoal, ebony pencil, kneaded rubber eraser, pencil sharpener, and one or two sample drawings.
Instructor Sandra M. Dingée attended Montserrat School of Visual Arts, Beverly, MA, and many various courses throughout the years. As a published illustrator and photographer, she has worked with many clients in various mediums. View some of her work at her website, www.ayeimages.com.
Date: 6 Mondays, October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, & 24.
Time: 2-5 pm.
Tuition: $140, $120 for PAG members.

"Encaustic Paint and Support Preparation" with Jay Egge.
This workshop will provide beginning or intermediate painters with the technical knowledge of materials preparation and application techniques for this ancient medium along with archival support preparation. The student artist will employ these traditional methods to produce a piece during the workshop. All materials including wax, additives and wood support plus use of equipment will be provided except for optional experimental objects.
Instructor Jay Egge has displayed mixed media, oil and pastel works in many venues including
juried exhibitions. He is a resident artist at Uncommon Art Gallery in Bristol. He has also provided workshops and demonstrations at numerous galleries, continuing education classes as a guest artist, and
artist organizations in southern Rhode Island.
Date: 4 Wednesdays, October 22, 29, November 5, & 12.
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm.
Tuition: $145, $125 for PAG members. There will also be a materials fee of $60.
PLEASE NOTE: Because the instructor will purchase the materials, the registration deadline for this class will be October 8.

"Preparing Images for Exhibition" with Trixie Wadson.
Learn how to select, edit, and submit your images for publication, exhibition, and competition. Some attention will be paid to shooting for a specific target theme or destination, re-shooting or cropping selected images. Students should already have a body of images to work with, preferably 25-50 images. This is an intermediate photography class. Laptops welcome.
Instructor: Trixie Wadson received a master's in art and architectural history from the University of Toronto. Her specialty is in editing marine photography. She has worked for "Sailing World" and "Cruising World" magazines in Newport. She currently publishes Balancing the Tides-A Newport Journal, with photos, essays and poems about the Newport area. Visit www.trixiewadson.com.
Date: 4 Thursdays, October 23, 30, November 6, & 13.
Time: 9:30am-12 noon.
Tuition: $135, $115 for PAG members.

"Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil" with Kendra Ferreira.
Participants in this class will learn the basics of applying colored pencil to paper and layering to achieve colors, value, and form. Students will then experiment with different papers and work with solvent to dissolve the colored pencil. The final project will be working colored pencil on board covered with a pastel ground. This surface will be varnished when completed and presented like a painting. Drawing
papers, drawing boards, pastel ground and spray varnish will be provided.
Instructor: Kendra Ferreira has a B.A. in Fine Arts from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. She has won numerous awards throughout the country, including awards from the Colored Pencil Society of America. She has taught at several art associations and galleries, and has been a profiled artist in the local media. Visit her website at www.kjfdesign.com.
Date: 6 Tuesdays, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, & 9.
Time: 9am-12 noon.
Tuition: $145, $125 for PAG members. Continuing participants also welcome.

"The Business of Being an Artist" with Kris Donovan.
This course will cover all kinds of things the 'professional' artist needs to know-pricing, insurance, gallery representation, copyrights, time management, record keeping, etc. Learn the techniques to be organized and profitable as an artist!
Instructor: Kris Donovan majored in art education at Roger Williams University. She is the former owner and director of the Donovan Gallery at Tiverton Four Corners. She is an Artist Member of the
Rhode Island Watercolor Society and the Westport Art Group. Her work is in numerous collections throughout the U.S. and abroad. Visit her website at www.krisdonovan.com.
Date: Saturday, November 8.
Time: 9:30am-12:30 pm.
Tuition: $40, $20 for PAG members.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy: The Portsmouth Arts Guild reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrollment. Refunds of 100% if class is canceled; 90% for withdrawal at least two weeks before start of the first class. No refunds after two weeks before the start of your class.