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SUMMARY:Celebrating Richard Schmid: October 1 to November 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, October 3 from 6:30 to 8 pm for the opening reception and auction! \nCelebrating Richard Schmid is a month of art\, learning and legacy. Celebrate the brilliance and influence of Richard Schmid in a worldwide gathering of art and education featuring a rare exhibition of his work along with workshops\, lectures and live demos led by seven masterful artists inspired by his enduring spirit. Click HERE for the details.
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/celebrating-richard-schmid-october-1-to-november-1/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Class #298: Oil Painting - Copying Master Paintings & Personal Projects with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Tue —\n\n\n\nCopying master paintings has long been considered one of the best ways to learn drawing and painting. Throughout history\, this practice has helped artists to build their visual memory\, gain insight about the painter’s intention and understand the work within a historical context. Rubens\, Degas\, and others used copying to strengthen their artistic vision.\n\nThe class is also open to independent projects by students who wish to explore modes of art making that may be inspired by themes or styles of their favorite painters.\nOpen to all levels. \nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our second floor studio.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-298-oil-painting-copying-master-paintings-personal-projects-with-helen-oh-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Class #220: Portrait Drawing with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Time : 2:00PM – 5:00PM CDT on Tue —\n\n\n\nFor millennia\, artists have delighted in drawing the human face and head. It is infinitely challenging and compelling to capture the unique combination of large and small\, fixed and mobile forms that combine to produce the sitter’s likeness. \nThis drawing course introduces the essentials of proportion\, line\, shading and color techniques as it examines specific forms drawn from the model. Open to all levels. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our 2nd floor studio.\n$60 non-refundable model fee paid directly to the instructor\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-220-portrait-drawing-with-helen-oh/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T210000
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SUMMARY:Class #111: Portrait Drawing with Don Yang
DESCRIPTION:6:30 PM – 9:00PM CDT on Tue.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis class is designed for anyone\, from beginning level to advanced level\, who wishes to draw a portrait in convincing realism. (Anyone can learn to draw as long as they have desire and patience and are willing to work at it!) Main emphasis of the class is to capture an accurate form of human portrait by measuring\, anatomical understanding and sound drawing fundamentals. Intermediate and advanced level students will use additional media (charcoal\, chalk\, colored pencil) to explore various techniques and styles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our second studio.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-110-portrait-drawing-with-don-yang-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T173000
DTSTAMP:20260930T162224Z
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SUMMARY:Class #136: Watercolor & Gouache Painting with Don Yang
DESCRIPTION:3:00 PM – 5:30PM CDT on Wed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• This is a general watercolor class—as opposed to one specific genre of portrait\, landscape\, still life etc.—designed for both beginning watercolor painters and the experienced. \n• Students will learn fundamental skills and techniques of watercolor painting in order to create a convincing realism in their painting. \n• In addition to hands-on skills\, students will learn how to\n· construct a dynamic value structure in painting.\n· create color harmony in painting.\n· create an impactful composition. \n• For those who are interested\, this class includes learning how to paint in gouache \n• Individual student paints their choice of subject matter; landscape\, urban-scape\, people\, animals\, still life etc. \n• Class consists of lecture\, demonstration\, individual instruction\, home assignment\, and group critique. \n• Students paint from photo references of their choice (on print\, tablet\, or laptop) carefully selected from the discussion with the instructor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our lower-level studio.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-136-watercolor-gouache-painting-with-don-yang/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T213000
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SUMMARY:Class #420 - Watercolour Fluency with Lenin Delsol
DESCRIPTION:Time: 6:30PM – 9:30PM CDT on Thu —\n\nI believe watercolour is a medium you have to become friends with. And who wouldn’t want to take a painting journey with a friend?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI didn’t always feel this way. Watercolour used to fight me\, until I stopped trying to control it and let it give me what it wanted to give. That’s when the fear went away. \nIn this class\, we’ll paint the portrait and figure from life\, using transparent watercolour paints. We’ll focus on drawing and composition alongside colour. Whether you’ve never touched watercolour or you’ve been painting for years and want to push further\, there’s room to grow here. \nI believe that when used with confidence\, a watercolour painting can make as powerful a statement as an oil. \n\nSpecial Notes \n\n\n\n\n\nThere is a $60 model fee payable to the instructor.\nThis class meets in our 2nd floor studio.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-420-watercolour-fluency-with-lenin-delsol/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260911T232959Z
CREATED:20260817T234318Z
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SUMMARY:Class #325: Foundations of Drawing & Painting with Andrew Conklin
DESCRIPTION:Time : 2:00PM – 5:00PM CDT on Sun —\n\n\n\nHow can one improve pictorial ideas and techniques? What are essential tools and concepts employed by visual artists? This course covers the basics of composition\, perspective drawing\, and color theory and application. Through a series of short projects\, students investigate ideas and techniques used by painters of all styles to add visual\, spatial\, and emotional elements to their art. Students work with media of color paper\, pencils\, and gouache paint. Limited to 9 students. Open to all levels. \nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class will meet in our lower level studio.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-325-foundations-of-drawing-painting-with-andrew-conklin/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T210000
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SUMMARY:Class #101/102/103: Fundamentals of Visual Art with Don Yang
DESCRIPTION:6:30 PM – 9:00PM CDT on Mon. & Wed.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis class is designed for anyone\, from beginning level to advanced level\, who wishes to systematically learn to draw and paint. (Anyone can learn to draw and paint as long as they have desire and patience\, and willingness to work at it!)\n\nClass will focus on the four most important fundamentals of visual art:\n1. Drawing (Form Principles)\n2. Design (Composition)\n3. Perspective (Spatial Relation)\n4. Color (Color Harmony)\n\nFundamentals of Art 101 students will learn fundamentals of Drawing\, Design and Perspective. Fundamentals of Art 102 students will\, while continuing to study these 3 fundamentals\, learn color theory and harmony. In the subsequent Fundamentals of Art 103 class\, students will compose pictorial narratives in the subject of their choice (landscape\, still life\, illustration etc.) by utilizing design principles and color theory.\n\nThe eventual goal of this class is\, by equipping the students with the essential tools of visual art fundamentals\, to prepare them to be able to pursue their individual art of visual communication and expression in their own style\, medium\, and genre.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our lower level studio.\n101 Supply List\n102 Supply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-101-102-103-fundamentals-of-visual-art-with-don-yang-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T130000
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SUMMARY:Class #935 - How to Paint in Watercolor with Dale Popovich
DESCRIPTION:Time : 10:30AM – 1:00PM CDT on Thur —\n\n\n\nIn this online class\, you will learn to implement key concepts and watercolor painting techniques that will allow you to have a deeper understanding of the medium. \nEach art lesson includes one-on-one guidance with focus on the top principles of creating a solid painting: \n• How to draw\n• Value relationships\n• How to paint color interpretation\n• Composition\n• Watercolor techniques\n• How to use your art supplies \nAs you understand these elements through painting pictures\, you will have better control of the medium and gain a deeper understanding of the creative process of transparent watercolor painting. Each week session starts with a lecture and demonstration. You will be guided through each phase of the painting until complete. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis online class meets via Zoom.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-935-how-to-paint-in-watercolor-with-dale-popovich/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T204559Z
CREATED:20260718T005933Z
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SUMMARY:A Shared Legacy of Friendship\, Artist’s Life\, and Lifelong Learning with Nancy Guzik & Rose Frantzen
DESCRIPTION:Two friends\, two lifetimes of painting experience\, doubling the opportunity for attendees to learn. Rose and Nancy are happy to share and teach this comprehensive five-day workshop. \n\n\nThey’ve decided to focus the workshop on the “model with the still life”\, providing the student with the opportunity to explore a larger composition or\, if preferred\, numerous smaller paintings\, in extended hours of studio learning.\n\nFrom their common history of working with Richard Schmid\, Rose and Nancy will connect his foundational teaching of Alla Prima\, direct painting\, learning to see\, and the four principles of value\, color\, drawing\, and edges\, with what they themselves have learned through experience and emphasis. Nancy and Rose hope to guide attendees toward what each will need for fuller expression of themselves on canvas. We will explore the importance of questioning as a lifelong practice\, equipping participants to continue developing their artistic vision and problem-solving skills after they return home.\n\nNancy and Rose will both demonstrate and will attend every student’s easel throughout morning and afternoon sessions\, emphasizing teaching during the hours the model is present. Evening sessions will be a looser format\, giving students time to work on still-life sections and background areas. Rose and Nancy will also work on their own paintings\, providing students the opportunity to observe the way each teacher moves a larger composition toward a finished work.\n\nThe official hours of the workshop are 9 am to 5 pm. As an added bonus\, Nancy and Rose will lead optional evening sessions each day from 6 pm to 9 pm. Dinners will be enjoyed in the Palette and Chisel galleries amongst Richard’s exhibition. Stories\, perspectives\, wisdom\, and laughter\, are sure to ring forward from the days Rose and Nancy sat alongside Richard\, carrying through to these days\, as they sit alongside you\, enmeshed in the joy of painting and fellowship.\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial NotesThe workshop will take place in our third floor studio. \nMaximum: 20 Attendees\, 2 models\, 10 students a each model.\nThere will be a shared model fee.
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/a-shared-legacy-of-friendship-artists-life-and-lifelong-learning-with-nancy-guzik-rose-frantzen/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T193000
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SUMMARY:Class #213: Drawing the Facial Features with Addison Xu
DESCRIPTION:Time : 5:30PM – 7:30PM CDT on Mon —\n\n\n\nThis 8-week Zoom drawing class will focus on individual features of the face: the eyes\, nose\, mouth\, ears\, and hair. We’ll meet once a week and spend 1-2 sessions per feature. We will work on toned paper with pencil and chalk and explore their anatomy\, form\, simplification\, and other related topics. We’ll learn from photos of models as well as masterworks. Each session will be half demonstration and half class critique\, and the class will be recorded. \n\nSpecial Notes \n\nZoom class\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nPencils (Range of hardnesses from about HB-2B)\, white chalk\, sandpaper and razor blade (for sharpening pencils)\, toned paper\, kneaded eraser\, drawing board
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-212-drawing-the-facial-features-with-addison-xu-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260818T011942Z
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SUMMARY:Class #219: Portrait Drawing with Addison Xu
DESCRIPTION:Time : 5:00PM – 7:00PM CDT on Tue —\n\n\n\nThis 8-week Zoom class is for beginner students who want to learn a structural and form-based approach to drawing portraits. We will meet once a week and work from photos and masterworks and discuss how to set up a linear block-in and how to render the illusion of three-dimensional form. Through critiques and demonstrations\, we will focus on understanding the structure and perspective of the head in space\, mechanics of light and form\, and proportions and likeness of the model. An optional assignment and supplementary material will be given weekly. Each session will be recorded. \n\nSpecial Notes \n\nZoom Class\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nPencils (Range of hardnesses from about HB-2B)\, white chalk\, sandpaper and razor blade (for sharpening pencils)\, toned paper\, kneaded eraser\, drawing board
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-219-portrait-drawing-with-addison-xu/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T171822Z
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SUMMARY:Class #146: Learn Head & Face Portrait Art Anatomy through Quick-Sketch Drawing Section: Portrait-Face\, head & neck with Tor Muehl
DESCRIPTION:6:00 PM – 9:00PM CDT on Wed.\n\n\n\nClass activities include: Art anatomy presentations with: active learning through quick sketch drawing from live\nmodels\, video presentations\, & muscle and skeletal models. Topics covered include: Skull bone features\,\nmuscles of expression\, facial features\, proportions\, perspective & aspect. Layman’s terms will augment or\nreplace scientific terminology whenever possible. Class goals are for the student to learn head anatomy to\ncontribute to improved accuracy in portraiture. Future classes will cover different sections of the body including:\n1) Lower Extremity\, 2) Upper extremity\, and. 3) Torso.\nSpecial Notes\n\nThe class will meet in our coach house studio (rear building).\n\n\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\n9” x 12” sketchbook\nDrawing instruments: Pencils: (HB\, B\, 2B) or preferred drawing medium\nKneaded eraser
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-146-learn-portrait-artistic-anatomy-through-quick-sketch-drawing-with-tor-muehl/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T123000
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CREATED:20260817T235136Z
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SUMMARY:Class #401: Basic Oil Painting with Andrew Conklin
DESCRIPTION:Time : 9:30AM – 12:30PM CDT on Sat —\n\n\n\nIf you have never tried oil or want to improve your abilities to handle this beautiful but complex medium\, this course is for you! Basic Oil Painting introduces the essentials: laying out a palette\, best ways to mix colors\, matching the colors you see\, applying paint with a brush and knife\, and how to create effects of form and texture\, light and shadow. From buttery impasto to flowing washes\, this course will prepare you to take your painting to the next level! \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our lower-level studio.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-401-basic-oil-painting-with-andrew-conklin/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260819T162738Z
CREATED:20260818T013317Z
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SUMMARY:Class #331: Basic Course in Drawing with Andrew Conklin
DESCRIPTION:Time : 1:30PM – 4:30PM CDT on Sat —\n\n\n\nDiscover the pleasure of drawing! This course introduces essential ideas and processes used by artists working from observation. Students investigate the use of freehand drawing to capture proportion\, communicate form\, and express emotion. Essentials of shading\, composition\, and color are considered through various drawing media\, including charcoal\, graphite and color pencils. Intended for the beginner or those with limited experience in studio art\, these sessions prepare the student for more advanced figure and still life courses. Limited to 9 students. Open to all levels. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThere is a shared\, non-refundable model fee payable to the instructor.\nThis class meets in our lower-level studio.\nSupply List\n\n 
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-332-basic-course-in-drawing-with-andrew-conklin/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T120000
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SUMMARY:Class #202: Cast Drawing & Still Life with Addison Xu
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, students can choose between drawing one cast the entire 6 weeks or painting 6 still lives (1 per week). \nCast drawing instruction will focus on the principles of proportion and value as well as the mechanics of form\, light\, and shadow. Students will learn to combine 2D and 3D thinking in order to visually sculpt a two-dimensional drawing. \nPainting instruction will teach the basics of painting\, focusing on accurate color mixing\, accurate proportions\, light effects\, three-dimensionality\, organization of values\, and other topics. Each 3-hour painting will teach students the value of simplification. \nStudents will paint one simple subject a week – for example\, fruit. Bringing in items to paint is also encouraged. \nSpecial Notes\nThis class meets in our lower-level studio.
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-242-cast-drawing-still-life-with-addison-xu/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T213000
DTSTAMP:20260820T164530Z
CREATED:20260813T201810Z
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SUMMARY:Class #577: Portrait/Figure with Emphasis on Lighting the Model with Michael Van Zeyl
DESCRIPTION:Program Description\nOpen to all levels\, this class will introduce painting materials including: surfaces\, grounds and oil painting media. Students will learn about the essentials for creating dimensional\, life-like paintings including: Luminous flesh tones\, composition and design\, values\, edges\, color harmony and color temperature\, and paint application. Students can work from the live model or photographic references. \nSpecial Notes\nNo class on 11/24/2026.\nThere is a $50 non-refundable model fee. \n\n\nRequired Supplies\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-577-portrait-figure-with-emphasis-on-lighting-the-model-with-michael-van-zeyl/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T211804Z
CREATED:20260813T211804Z
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SUMMARY:Class #720 - From Sketch to Finish with Lenin Delsol
DESCRIPTION:Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Wed —\n\n\n\nThis is a class designed to help with painting the portrait in Oil and Pastel\, although other media are welcome. Different techniques and procedures will be demonstrated throughout the class and close\, hands on instruction will be given. Drawing is an important component of painting as is an understanding of colour\, and these are a only a couple of the topics that will be touched upon in class. So\, if you’ve ever wondered if you’d ever use that old set of pastels you put away so long ago\, or how to push your oil paintings a little further\, sign up for Sketch to Finish! \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThere is a $60 model fee payable to the instructor.\nThis class meets in our northlight studio on the 3rd floor.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-720-from-sketch-to-finish-with-lenin-delsol/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T213000
DTSTAMP:20260813T212326Z
CREATED:20260813T212326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T212326Z
UID:10000607-1793817000-1797456600@paletteandchisel.org
SUMMARY:Class #810 - Instinctive Figure Painting with Lenin Delsol
DESCRIPTION:Time : 6:30PM – 9:30PM CDT on Wed —\n\n\n\n\nThe purpose of this class will be to develop your confidence and a way of seeing the figure as a whole\, utilizing basic anatomical landmarks and a sense of comparative proportion. Together\, we will examine the physical landmark relationships inherent in the human subjects we choose to paint and draw. \nDuring the course of the class\, we will paint several poses—both figure and clothed figure\, with practical demos being shown throughout. We will also discuss composition and apply those ideas to artworks created in the class. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThere is a $60 model fee payable to the instructor.\nThis class meets in our 3rd floor studio.\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-810-instinctive-figure-painting-with-lenin-delsol/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260819T164338Z
CREATED:20260818T003400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T164338Z
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SUMMARY:Class #277: Oil Painting - Still Life with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Thur —\n\n\n\n\nOil Painting — Still Life introduces layered painting techniques perfected by Dutch and Italian masters of the 17th century. Each session begins with an instructor’s demonstration of form rendering\, warm and cool color applications\, and use of scumbling and glazing.\n\nWorking from the instructor’s still life set up\, students will create two paintings throughout. This course is a terrific intro for beginners & an inspiring brush-up course for returning painters.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our northlight studio on the 3rd floor.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-276-oil-painting-still-life-with-helen-oh/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260922T215959Z
CREATED:20260818T000854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T215959Z
UID:10000622-1793903400-1797541200@paletteandchisel.org
SUMMARY:Class #350: Oil Painting - The Art of Surfaces with Andrew Conklin
DESCRIPTION:Time : 6:30PM – 9:00PM CDT on Thu —\n\n\n\nThis course explores the observation and painting of specific surface textures in oil\, including water\, wood grain\, marble\, and glass. Through focused studies\, students will examine how light\, color\, transparency\, pattern\, and surface variation influence the appearance of each material. Each texture will be painted individually\, allowing students to develop techniques for accurately conveying its distinct visual qualities. \nThe course concludes with a two-session still-life project\, painting from life the range of textures explored in isolation. This final painting will challenge students to apply their understanding of material\, light\, color\, and spatial relationships while creating a cohesive and visually engaging work in oil. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our lower-level studio.\nNo class on 11/12 and 11/26.\nLimited to 9 students.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-391-oil-painting-basics-beyond-with-andrew-conklin/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260818T005338Z
CREATED:20260818T004643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T005338Z
UID:10000626-1793959200-1796994000@paletteandchisel.org
SUMMARY:Class #168: Watercolor Sketching with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Unlock your creativity and master the art of watercolor sketching – where transparency meets bold expression. \n\n\nIn this course\, we explore watercolor techniques from medieval manuscripts to striking contemporary pieces. Whether working from your own photographs\, found images\, or directly from a still life\, you’ll develop a keen eye for mixing colors\, composition\, and design for dramatic effect. \n\n\nThe course nurtures your personal flair through experimenting with a wide range of materials. Whether you’re new to watercolor or aiming to refine your skills\, this course offers a rich and rewarding exploration of watercolor techniques. \n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring journey that celebrates artistic expression and the thrill of discovery. \nSpecial Notes \n\nNo class on 11/27.\nOpen to all levels.\nThe class will meet in our lower-level studio.\nThere is a $10 materials fee to the instructor.
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-168-watercolor-sketching-with-helen-oh/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20261007T220847Z
CREATED:20260930T174138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T220847Z
UID:10000650-1794042000-1794067200@paletteandchisel.org
SUMMARY:Still Life\, As a Way to Compose with Iona Ellsworth
DESCRIPTION:This one day\, introductory workshop will focus on using the still life genre as a means of learning to compose artistically. We will think about how to create cohesive yet dynamic arrangements while exploring narrative threads. We will discuss common “types” of compositions and investigate their possible combinations and variations\, as well as covering the meaning behind concepts like distribution\, interchange\, and rhythm\, among others. \nThe first hour of the class will be spent analyzing what makes a strong composition. We will deconstruct a few masterworks and go over different flexible conventions and frameworks. \nThe remainder of the morning will be dedicated to creating several small poster studies of different compositions using a variety of objects. I encourage students to try out many different arrangements\, focusing on creating unity with line\, tone and color. \nAfter lunch\, I will help students select one\, strong composition and they will have the remainder of the afternoon to begin their painting. The goal is not necessarily to finish the painting\, but to learn how to scale a poster study up and to keep the “whole” working together\, even as they render objects individually. \nStudents should have some experience and familiarity with drawing and painting in oil. \n\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\n\n\n\nCanvas paper pad or sketchbook\, at least 11 x 14\nThese are for creating small poster studies. Use canvas paper if you’d like to make your poster studies in paint\, and a sketchbook if you prefer to draw. Canson has a good line of canvas paper pads. \n\n\n8 x 10 canvas\, panel\, or loose linen/canvas sheet for your final composition\nWhatever surface you are comfortable with. I like the centurion brand for both rigid panels and loose linen sheets. \n\n\nA combination of bristle and soft natural hair brushes\nBring what you usually use and are comfortable with. I recommend having at least one smaller stiff brush that holds a decent point for drawing. \n\n\nOil paint\nI recommend a somewhat limited palette of: ivory black\, ultramarine blue\, burnt sienna\, alizarin crimson or quinacridone red\, cadmium red medium\, yellow ochre\, cadmium yellow light and titanium or lead white. Any brand is ok\, however I recommend investing in artist’s grade. \n\n\nPalette cups with gamsol and linseed oil \n\n\nPalette\nWhatever you are comfortable using. I use a handheld wooden palette from @traditional.palette.co. I recommend a glass or wooden palette with plenty of mixing room over disposable paper palettes. \n\n\n2H\, H and HB pencils\, kneaded eraser\, pen eraser\, pencil sharpener or knife and sandpaper \n\n\nRuler or t-square for measuring out a 4:5 aspect ratio for your poster studies \n\n\nPaper towels (I like viva or blue shop towels) \n\n\nBlue tape \n\n\nObjects to paint\nObjects of different size\, color\, shape\, material\, texture and classification. Since this is only a one day workshop\, try to keep your objects simple but interesting. If you have a narrative in mind\, try to bring one or two objects that support that narrative. Some ideas include: fruit\, vegetables\, bread\, kitchen utensils\, books\, paper items\, etc. Avoid overly complex items\, or items made of glass. Consider bringing different color cloths to experiment with your background colors. \n\n\nMahl stick (optional) \n\n\nGloves (optional)
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/still-life-as-a-way-to-compose-with-iona-ellsworth/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T002039Z
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SUMMARY:Class #154: Head Studies in Color with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Working from the model\, students are introduced to proportions of the head\, facial structure\, and measuring techniques to capture the particulars of each model. Covered topics include skin tone and color theory. Emphasis is placed on observation and the impactful use of limited colors on tone paper. Rendering of features in color and various drawing materials are discussed and demonstrated. Open to all levels. \nSpecial Notes\nNo class on 11/28.\nThe class will meet in our second floor studio.\nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable $60 model fee payable to the instructor.
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-154-head-studies-in-color-with-helen-oh/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260911T224956Z
CREATED:20260829T205056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T224956Z
UID:10000639-1794049200-1795881600@paletteandchisel.org
SUMMARY:Fall Clearance Sale - Original Artwork for $400 or Less: Saturday\, November 7\, 11 am to 4 pm
DESCRIPTION:The Fall Clearance fundraiser is an opportunity for artists to clear their closets of artwork.  It’s also a great opportunity for artists to purchase fellow artists’ work.  And the public loves it!   At our last year’s sale\, we sold a record-shattering $40\,000 worth of art.
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/fall-clearance-sale-original-artwork-for-400-or-less-saturday-november-7-11-am-to-4-pm/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T153000
DTSTAMP:20261001T175055Z
CREATED:20260817T230109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T175055Z
UID:10000612-1794560400-1797003000@paletteandchisel.org
SUMMARY:Class #240: Figure & Portrait Drawing with Addison Xu
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, students will draw four different nude figures or portraits from life in graphite (one drawing per week). Students can decide whether they wish to draw the figure or portrait each week. Instruction will include demonstrations and individual critiques\, and will focus on understanding the gesture\, structure\, and perspective of the model in space as well as the proportions and likeness. \nSpecial Notes\nThis workshop meets in our 2nd floor studio.\nThe model fee is $90.
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-239-figure-portrait-drawing-with-addison-xu/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T210000
DTSTAMP:20261014T181513Z
CREATED:20261014T181513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T181513Z
UID:10000654-1794853800-1797282000@paletteandchisel.org
SUMMARY:Class #101/102/103: Fundamentals of Visual Art with Don Yang
DESCRIPTION:6:30 PM – 9:00PM CDT on Mon. & Wed.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis class is designed for anyone\, from beginning level to advanced level\, who wishes to systematically learn to draw and paint. (Anyone can learn to draw and paint as long as they have desire and patience\, and willingness to work at it!)\n\nClass will focus on the four most important fundamentals of visual art:\n1. Drawing (Form Principles)\n2. Design (Composition)\n3. Perspective (Spatial Relation)\n4. Color (Color Harmony)\n\nFundamentals of Art 101 students will learn fundamentals of Drawing\, Design and Perspective. Fundamentals of Art 102 students will\, while continuing to study these 3 fundamentals\, learn color theory and harmony. In the subsequent Fundamentals of Art 103 class\, students will compose pictorial narratives in the subject of their choice (landscape\, still life\, illustration etc.) by utilizing design principles and color theory.\n\nThe eventual goal of this class is\, by equipping the students with the essential tools of visual art fundamentals\, to prepare them to be able to pursue their individual art of visual communication and expression in their own style\, medium\, and genre.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our lower level studio.\n101 Supply List\n102 Supply List\nNo class on 11/25.
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-101-102-103-fundamentals-of-visual-art-with-don-yang-3/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261222T130000
DTSTAMP:20261005T214906Z
CREATED:20260818T002552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T214906Z
UID:10000624-1794909600-1797944400@paletteandchisel.org
SUMMARY:Class #299: Oil Painting - Copying Master Paintings & Personal Projects with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Tue —\n\n\n\nCopying master paintings has long been considered one of the best ways to learn drawing and painting. Throughout history\, this practice has helped artists to build their visual memory\, gain insight about the painter’s intention and understand the work within a historical context. Rubens\, Degas\, and others used copying to strengthen their artistic vision.\n\nThe class is also open to independent projects by students who wish to explore modes of art making that may be inspired by themes or styles of their favorite painters.\nOpen to all levels. \nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our second floor studio.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-298-oil-painting-copying-master-paintings-personal-projects-with-helen-oh/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261222T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T171121Z
CREATED:20261012T171121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T171121Z
UID:10000651-1794924000-1797958800@paletteandchisel.org
SUMMARY:Class #221: Portrait Drawing with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Time : 2:00PM – 5:00PM CDT on Tue —\n\n\n\nFor millennia\, artists have delighted in drawing the human face and head. It is infinitely challenging and compelling to capture the unique combination of large and small\, fixed and mobile forms that combine to produce the sitter’s likeness. \nThis drawing course introduces the essentials of proportion\, line\, shading and color techniques as it examines specific forms drawn from the model. Open to all levels. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our 2nd floor studio.\n$60 non-refundable model fee paid directly to the instructor\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-221-portrait-drawing-with-helen-oh/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261223T173000
DTSTAMP:20261014T180740Z
CREATED:20261014T180740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T180740Z
UID:10000652-1795014000-1798047000@paletteandchisel.org
SUMMARY:Class #137: Watercolor & Gouache Painting with Don Yang
DESCRIPTION:3:00 PM – 5:30PM CDT on Wed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• This is a general watercolor class—as opposed to one specific genre of portrait\, landscape\, still life etc.—designed for both beginning watercolor painters and the experienced. \n• Students will learn fundamental skills and techniques of watercolor painting in order to create a convincing realism in their painting. \n• In addition to hands-on skills\, students will learn how to\n· construct a dynamic value structure in painting.\n· create color harmony in painting.\n· create an impactful composition. \n• For those who are interested\, this class includes learning how to paint in gouache \n• Individual student paints their choice of subject matter; landscape\, urban-scape\, people\, animals\, still life etc. \n• Class consists of lecture\, demonstration\, individual instruction\, home assignment\, and group critique. \n• Students paint from photo references of their choice (on print\, tablet\, or laptop) carefully selected from the discussion with the instructor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our lower-level studio.\nNo class on 11/25.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-137-watercolor-gouache-painting-with-don-yang/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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