Sunday, December 13, 2020

Beginning Drawing Class December 16

 Hello and welcome to our beginning level drawing class on Wednesday evening December 16 from 7 pm to 8:15 pm.  I'm so happy you can join us as we explore some drawing ideas together. 


Please feel free to share this invite with friends and family - the more, the merrier as we gather together online! 


We will be exploring shape, form, and mark making, so virtually anything you have in your house that can make a mark on paper is fair game!!  

Patris Studio is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Patris Studio's Beginning Drawing Class
Time: Dec 16, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Please contact Patris for the Zoom link which will be sent upon payment. 
Artwork by Wayne Theibaud


 Payment acceptable through:
1)  Venmo at Patris-Miller

2)  Paypal.me/PatrisStudio

3)  or check made payable to Patris and sent to 3460 2nd Avenue, Sacramento CA 95817

Suggested materials:  sketchbook, computer paper can work, any white paper
                                     pencil, pen, eraser--  

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

3 Week Online Portrait Drawing Class: Dec. 4 - 18, 2020

 3 WEEK ONLINE

PORTRAIT DRAWING CLASS

Portrait Drawing on Toned paper
2 pm - 3:30 pm

Friday Dec. 4
Friday Dec. 11
Friday Dec. 18 

 Please have these materials ready for the class: 

  •  toned paper such as Canson Ingres #55 Steel Gray or Strathmore Series 400 Toned Gray tablet
  •  4b charcoal pencil, conte, carbothello pencil or other mark-making drawing tool of your choice
  • white chalk, white conte, white charcoal or chalk--any white mark-making tool will work
  •  and a kneaded eraser or vinyl eraser. 
Successful portrait drawing is a skill that is learned, practiced, and honed.  With knowledge, practice, and guidance we can learn how to develop portrait drawing skills that lead to more satisfactory results.

In this Beginning level 3-part class, we will take a closer look at helpful proportional guidelines for establishing realistic portraiture, facial features and characteristics, and creating portrait drawings from photo references using toned paper and other drawing tools. 

Course content includes

  • Live class sessions in the Patris Studio ZoomRoom with recorded sessions sent to your email for viewing at your own convenience.  Can't make live class session?  No problem! The recorded class session will be sent to your via email and you can view it  at your own pace!
  • Support materials and photo references
  • Easy to follow guidelines and helpful tips
  • Instructor feedback at any point during or after each lesson.
Unable to make the live Zoom class?  No problem!!  
Class recordings will be sent following live class sessions and can be viewed according to your schedule and time frame.  

Enrolled students have the option to  email, text, or confer on Zoom about  their works in progress or finished assignments  for any feedback, clarifications or guidance on their work.

Cost: $60 for 3-week series

Payment acceptable through:
Venmo at Patris-Miller

Paypal.me/PatrisStudio
or check made payable to Patris and sent to 3460 2nd Avenue, Sacramento CA 95817


Sunday, September 13, 2020

Beginning Level online Drawing Class sneak peak!

 Online Drawing Classes with Patris

Love to draw but not sure where to begin?  Jump into our weekly online drawing class and learn to simplify and observe your subject to create your own personal approach to the drawing process.

Click here to take a look at one of the drawing classes with Patris as we begin our lay in process for drawing a bird.

https://youtu.be/i18u9fO4bpE

graphite drawing by Patris


Monday, June 22, 2020

In Studio Art Classes this Summer--limited enrollment

Weekend In-Studio Art Classes: 

Intro to Oil/Acrylic Painting Classes with Patris

Limited to 6 students per class session 

We will use social distancing in our spacious studio and each person should bring their own mask to wear. as well as extra hand sanitizer if desired. 


Saturday Dec. 5
Saturday Dec. 12

Saturday January 16 and 23, 2021


 1 - 4 pm
$40 per class session and includes all materials to use or bring your own personal materials if desired.

Tuition payable at time of class

To register, contact Patris at artist_patris@yahoo.com

These beginning level painting classes will introduce students to the painting process, palette set up,
handling brushes, and many other aspects associated with the painting process.   By breaking 
down the process into different steps, participants can gain a new understanding of painting skills and approaches.  Each session is a self contained lesson and includes instructor demos, individualized instruction and guided practice.

All materials provided or if you have  materials you want to explore and experiment with,
please bring them to class with you.

Classes are individually taiored to each student.
Students can choose to work on: 
  • basic skill building exercises to gain proficiency in oils or acrylic paint
  • work from direct observation with a simple still life set up
  • bring in a photo that they would like to paint
  • bring in a painting that they would like help with to finish
Tuition can be sent through 
  • Venmo at Patris-Miller
  • paypal at paypal.me/PatrisStudio
  • or send check to Patris Studio, 3460 2nd Ave, Sac CA 95817

Thursday, June 4, 2020

3 week On Line Portrait Drawing Classes

On Line 3 Week Beginning
Portrait Drawing Class Series
If you’ve tried your hand at portrait drawing, you already know it can be difficult to get the results you want.  It can seem overwhelming and can leave you wondering where to even begin.

Successful portrait drawing is a skill that is learned, practiced, and honed.  With knowledge, practice, and guidance we can learn how to develop portrait drawing skills that lead to more satisfactory results.

In these Beginning level 3-part classes, we will take a closer look at helpful proportional guidelines for establishing realistic portraiture, facial features and characteristics, and creating portrait drawings from photo ((or live model) references using the skills and ideas introduced in each series.

Course content includes

  • Live class sessions in the Patris Studio ZoomRoom with recorded sessions sent to your email for viewing at your own convenience.  Can't make live class session?  No problem! View the recorded class session at your own pace!

  • Support materials and photo references

  • Easy to follow guidelines and helpful tips

  • Instructor feedback at any point during or after each lesson.

Time:
Live class sessions are held Wednesday Afternoons
1:30 pm – 3 pm

Class recordings will be sent following live class sessions. 


Enrolled students have the option to  email, text, or confer in person their works in progress or finished assignemts  for any feedback, clarifications or guidance on their work.

Cost: $60 per series

Payment acceptable through:
Venmo at Patris-Miller

Paypal.me/PatrisStudio
or check made payable to Patris and sent to 3460 2nd Avenue, Sacramento CA 95817


CLASS SCHEDULE:

Frontal Face View
CLASS RECORDING AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Three quarter Face  
CLASS RECORDING AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Using Light and Shadow on the portrait

July 8, 15, 22

Dynamic Portrait poses 
August 12, 19, 26  (new dates)

Working on Toned Paper
September 2, 9, and 16
suggested materials include toned paper, and white charcoal pencil

Saturday, May 2, 2020

Online Portrait Drawing Class

ONLINE BEGINNING PORTRAIT DRAWING CLASS

NEXT CLASS SERIES: Three quarter view JUNE 3, 10 AND 17.  

JULY SERIES: Using Light and Shadow on the portrait
July 8, 15, 22

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Friday, April 10, 2020