Beginning Drawing with Shawn Dell Joyce
Based on Betty Edward’s “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” program, Joyce teaches the global skill of drawing in 6 basic component skills: sketching, shading, value, perspective, proportion and composition. If you can sign your name legibly, you can learn how to draw realistically! Perfect first art class, or workshop for artists who are “just getting back into it.” Teens and Adults,  Saturdays, 1-3pm, Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 $100 (materials included)
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 exercise from "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" by Betty Edwards

Beginning Drawing Part II with Shawn Dell Joyce
Work from exercises Da Vinci and Degas gave to their apprentices to learn how to mix color in pastel, watercolor, and colored pencil. Learn about color theory, and how to achieve color harmony, neutralize complements, and see colors as values. Work from old master’s paintings as well as imaginative drawing, and drawing from memory.  Saturdays, 1-3pm, Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18.
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Pastel Studio with Shawn Dell Joyce
Learn pastel tips and techniques from an accomplished award-winning pastelist. Each class features a compelling still life set up, and guidance from start to finish in making a pastel painting. Shawn demonstrates new techniques in classical realism, and offers materials for you to experiment with like pan pastels and palette knives. You will make a completed painting each session, and learn framing tips and watch a pastel framing demo on the 4th session. 
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-9pm $100 for four consecutive classes;
First session: Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29
Second session: Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26
Third session: Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26
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 "When Life Hands You Lemons" still life from a Pastel Studio workshop, 2007

Pastel Techniques with Shawn Dell Joyce
Learn how to mix color on the paper, and apply color theory to pastels. Learn techniques for blending, how to create interesting effects using nontraditional materials, and experiment with different paper surfaces, and hardnesses of chalk pastels. An exciting and fast-paced workshop for beginners, and experienced artists who want to learn basic pastel techniques. Work from old master’s exercises, and still lifes. Beginners, advanced, teens and adults welcome.  Thursdays, 6:30-9pm, Apr. 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7 $120
some materials provided, beginning pastel kit $30

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 "Broken Heart" Pastel, still life demonstrating different pastel techniques

          Shawn's Children's Classes