WORKSHOPS & CLASSES for Spring/Summer 2018

ONE DAY PERSPECTIVE DRAWING WORKSHOP at Gallery 510

April 27 -  Friday 10am-4pm – Fee $45.

June 19 – Tuesday 10am-4pm – Fee $45.

This workshop will teach some of the most important perspective concepts for landscape painting or drawing. Understanding one and two-point perspective is the key to success in realistic art. Learn how to make windows, doors and architectural details look correct thru demonstrations and instruction.  Supply list is minimal.

ONE DAY STILL LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP at Gallery 510

May 15 -  Tuesday 10am-4pm – Fee $45.

The day will focus on basic drawing concepts including perspective, how to see proportions and tonal drawing. If you need to refine your drawing skills as a foundation for painting or just want to improve your drawing skills this class is for you.  Demonstrations are part of the class. Students will be working from still life set-ups supplied by teacher. Supply list is minimal.

2 DAY WORKSHOP – SEEING VALUE & UNDERSTANDING COLOR

June 20 & 21, Thursday & Friday, 10am-4pm – Fee $85.

Whether you paint in watercolor, acrylic or oil, this 2-day workshop will help you improve your understanding of value and color. The first day will be spent studying value and how it helps define form and create spatial illusion.  Day two will be a study of color, warm vs. cool colors, how to mix colors more accurately and how to see the value of colors.

ONE DAY INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP at Gallery 510
June 29 -  Friday 10am-4pm - Fee $45
Loretta will do a demonstration painting, explain supplies and discuss the basic techniques of working with oil paint.  Instruction will be given on surfaces to paint on, palette set-up, paint mediums, brushes and safe handling of oil paint.  Supply list available upon registration.

Loretta Puncer has taught drawing and painting for the past 12 years at a variety of places including Rosewood Arts Center, the Dayton Art Institute and her own studio.  She is comfortable working with students at all skill levels. 

Gallery 510 Fine Art - Loretta’s gallery/studio is located in downtown Dayton’s Historic Oregon District at 508 East Fifth Street. Parking is available in front of the gallery on Fifth St., behind the gallery off of Sixth & Jackson Sts. or on Jackson St. just West of the gallery.

To register for workshops or for additional information contact Loretta Puncer by phone at 937-672-6717 or email at Lpuncer@woh.rr.com. 

2017 Fall Classes with Loretta Puncer

WATERCOLOR CLASS 

at GALLERY 510 Fine Art

This class introduces classic watercolor techniques and builds slowly from the simple to the more complex. Topics include use of value, control of the medium, color mixing, and composition.  Demonstrations are part of the class. Painting from your own photographs is encouraged. Supply list available upon registration.

Session #1 -

September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11

Session #2 -
November 1, 8, 15, 29, December 6, (no class November22) 

Wednesdays - 10am-1pm 

Fee $78 per 5 class session or $18 for drop-in class (if space is available)

ACRYLIC PAINTING 

at Rosewood Arts Centre in Kettering

Learn the fundamentals of painting with acrylics, from preparation of palette to various application techniques. Compositional issues, design challenges, color use and theory will be addressed. Students should have drawing skills, but can be new to painting.

Session #1-

September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12

Session #2-
November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7 (no class on November 23)

Thursdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fee: $78/Kettering resident; $88/non-resident

Register thru Rosewood by calling 937-296-0294

Registration for Rosewood Fall Class begins August 7 for Kettering Residents. Receive a 10% discount when you register between August 7 and August 21!

Registration for Rosewood Fall Class Non-Kettering Residents begins August 14.

   

Fall 2016 Classes

WATERCOLOR PAINTING taught at Gallery 510 in Dayton
This class introduces classic watercolor techniques and builds slowly from the simple to the more complex. Topics include use of value, control of the medium, color mixing, and composition.  Demonstrations are part of the class. Painting from your own photographs is encouraged. Supply list available upon registration.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 

September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5

Fee $78.

Register thru Gallery 510 by calling 937-672-6717

ACRYLIC PAINTING at Rosewood Arts Centre in Kettering

Learn the fundamentals of painting with acrylics, from preparation of palette to various application techniques. Material uses will be discussed and demonstrated. Compositional issues, design challenges, color use and theory will be addressed. Students can be new to painting.

Thursdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sept 8 - Oct 6

Thursdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nov 3 – Dec 8 (no class on Thanksgiving)

Fee: $78/Kettering resident; $88/non-resident

Register thru Rosewood by calling 937-296-0294

MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP at Rosewood Arts Centre in Kettering

Develop rich and complex abstract imagery by combining and affixing a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials to canvas. Instruction will address the characteristics of texture mediums, paper and fabric adhesives, paint application, material compatibility, craftsmanship and durability. Students must bring 4 tubes of acrylic paint and paintbrushes. All other materials are provided.

Monday & Tuesday, 10 am – 1 pm, September 19 & 20

Fee: $95/Kettering Resident; $105/non-resident

Register thru Rosewood by calling 937-296-0294

2015 Spring Classes taught by Loretta Puncer

DRAWING TECHNIQUES taught at Gallery 510 in Dayton
Wednesdays 10am-1pm – Fee $75.

May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17

This class will focus on basic drawing concepts including perspective, how to see proportions and composition. If you need to refine your drawing skills as a foundation for painting or just love to draw this class is for you.  Demonstrations are part of the class. Students are encouraged to bring their own photos or props but, may also work from photos and props supplied by teacher. Supply list is minimal and is available upon registration.

ACRYLIC PAINTING taught at Rosewood Arts Center in Kettering

Thursday 10am-1pm – Fee $75. For Kettering residents/ $85 for non-residents. Register thru Rosewood at 937-296-0294

April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 6

May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 

Students will explore the basics of acrylic painting by learning the fundamentals, from preparation of palette to various application techniques. Participants will gain experience in creating original acrylic works.  Compositional issues and design challenges will be addressed. Color use and theory will be a secondary theme in this class. Students can be new to painting. Supply list available upon registration.

Fall 2014 Classes

WATERCOLOR PAINTING taught at Gallery 510 in Dayton.

Wednesdays 10am-1pm – Fee $75. per 5 class Session.

Register by calling Loretta at 937-672-6717.

Session One – September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15

Session Two – November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10

This studio style class introduces classic watercolor techniques and builds slowly from the simple to the more complex. Topics include use of value, control of the medium, color mixing, and composition.  Demonstrations are part of the class. Painting from your own photographs is encouraged. Supply list available upon paid registration.

ACRYLIC PAINTING taught at Rosewood Arts Center in Kettering.

Thursday (see times below)– Fee $75. Per 5 class Session for Kettering residents/ $85 for non-residents. Register thru Rosewood at 937-296-0294

Session A –Thursdays 10am-1pm – Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16

New Time Option- Session B –Thursdays 1:30pm-4:30pm – Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16

Session C – Thursdays 10am-1pm – Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11

This studio style class will explore the fundamentals of basic acrylic painting, from preparation of palette to various application techniques.  Compositional issues and design challenges will be addressed. Color use and theory will be a secondary theme.  Classes usually range from beginners looking for instruction on the basics to experienced students looking to refine their skills. Participants will gain experience in creating original acrylic paintings using their own photographs and resource materials.  Supply list available upon paid registration.

Loretta Puncer has taught drawing and painting for the past 11 years at a variety of places including Rosewood Arts Center, the Dayton Art Institute and her own studio.  She is comfortable working with students at all skill levels. 

Gallery 510 Fine Art - Loretta’s gallery/studio is located in downtown Dayton’s Oregon District at 508 East Fifth Street. Parking is available in from of the gallery on Fifth St., behind the gallery off of Sixth & Jackson Sts. and on Jackson St. just West of the gallery.

Rosewood Arts Centre – is located at 2655 Olson Dr. in Kettering, Ohio.  Rosewood’s phone number is (937) 296-0294.

To register or receive additional information contact Loretta Puncer by phone at 

937-672-6717 or email at Lpuncer@woh.rr.com.  Class size is limited so your payment must be received prior to the first day of class to reserve your space.

Still looking for a few more students for Ink & Watercolor Workshop next Friday & Saturday!

TWO-DAY INK & WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP –

A Landscape Painting, Start to Finish

Friday & Saturday, May 16 & 17, 10am-4pm, $95

Follow Loretta on a project from start to finish and create your own ink & watercolor painting step-by-step. Using the neighboring Oregon Historic District as a source for subject matter, see all the resources and techniques that Loretta uses for a landscape watercolor. You will go home with a finished painting and lots of information. Supply list provided upon registration, approx. cost $30. Please bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages will be provided.

Loretta Puncer has taught drawing and painting for the past 10 years at a variety of places including Rosewood Arts Center, the Dayton Art Institute and her own studio.  She is comfortable working with students at all skill levels. 

Gallery 510 Fine Art - Loretta’s gallery/studio is located in downtown Dayton’s Oregon District at 508 East Fifth Street. Parking is available on Fifth St., behind the gallery and on Jackson St. just West of the gallery.

To register or receive additional information contact Loretta Puncer by phone at 937-672-6717 or email at Lpuncer@woh.rr.com. 

Payment by credit card, check or cash is required in advance to hold your seat in any class.

Cancellation Policy – A full refund will be given by check or credit refund if received 48 hours before the start of the class.

Drawing Workshop Rescheduled for Sunday, March 9

ONE-DAY DRAWING WORKSHOP with Loretta Puncer

Sunday, March 2, 10am-4pm, Fee $50 rescheduled for Sunday, March 9

All levels of artists will gain a better understanding of the principles of drawing during this one-day workshop. Through a series of demonstrations and exercises based on still life set-ups students will study line, value and perspective. Still life set-ups are provided. Students provide their own drawing supplies- a list is available upon registration. Please bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages will be provided.

Loretta Puncer has taught drawing and painting for the past 10 years at a variety of places including Rosewood Arts Center, the Dayton Art Institute and her own studio.  She is comfortable working with students at all skill levels. 

Gallery 510 Fine Art - Loretta’s gallery/studio is located in downtown Dayton’s Oregon District at 508 East Fifth Street. Parking is available on Fifth St., behind the gallery and on Jackson St. just West of the gallery.

To register or receive additional information contact Loretta Puncer by phone at 937-672-6717 or email at Lpuncer@woh.rr.com.  Registration and payment must be received prior to the day of class to reserve your space.