New 2017 Art Classes at the Library

After a year off, Patterson Library is pleased to announce that spring art classes will be returning. The classes are funded through the NYSCA Decentralization Regrant Program. Please note that registration is required and supplies are not included.

Life and Still Life Drawing
Instructor: Audrey Dowling
Tuesdays, Feb. 21, 28 and March 7, 14 
1 to 3 p.m.

This drawing class will be for adult students to learn fundamental drawing techniques focusing on still life using pencil and charcoal and also a model will be brought in for life drawing class.

Decorative Furniture Painting
Instructor: Katherine Gullo
Tuesdays/Thursdays, April 18, 20, 25, 27
6 to 8 p.m.

There are four two hour classes for adults in the Octagon Gallery. Students should bring their decorative objects, acrylic paint and brushes. Gullo will be using a functional object from home as an example for color theory, design, and pattern.

Plein Air Oil Painting Spring Landscape
Instructor: Katherine Galbraith
Wednesday, May 17 & Thursday, May 18
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Galbraith will begin with an introduction followed by an instruction in oil painting or oil pastels in composition, color theory and contrast in design. Drawing skills are required.

Fundamentals of Drawing 101
Instructor: Katherine Gullo
Tuesdays/Thursdays, Sept. 5, 7, 12, 14
6 to 8 p.m.​

This class will explore the practice of drawing techniques such as composition, shading, depth, line dimension and your own self-expression.

Call to register at 326-2154.