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			Still Life Painting Class September 9 - December 16, 2010 (Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Working from a variety of colorful still life arrangements, learn to create paintings from preparatory sketches to fully resolved pieces. Instruction will focus on basic drawing skills, composition, painting technique, color, texture and the development of a more personal interpretation of the subject matter. This class is excellent for beginners as well as experienced painters seeking to further their interest in the subject. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Neil di Sabato Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Renaissance Drawing Techniques September 9 - December 16, 2010 (Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) — The invention of perspective and the introduction of paper in Europe in the 13th century ushered in the heights of Renaissance drawing. Draw in PAFA's Cast Hall and from the human figure and learn techniques specifically developed to describe three-dimensional form. Work in charcoal, conté crayon and chalks, as well as pen-and-ink wash on toned paper. Schematic and perspective drawings, including compositional drawings for fresco, panel and canvas painting, will also be discussed. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Robert Waddington Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Woodcut and Relief Printmaking September 9 - December 16, 2010 (Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) — Printing from a drawing carved into wood or a linoleum block is the oldest and most straightforward form of printmaking. Its beauty and expressive power can be seen in the work of Albrecht Dürer and the German Expressionists. All aspects of the process will be covered, including drawing on the block, carving your design and printing techniques for making black-and-white and color prints. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Ronald E. Wyffels Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Foundry: An Introduction September 9 - December 16, 2010 (Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — This course will cover all aspects of the foundry process. This valuable opportunity to create a finished bronze sculpture is appropriate for the novice as well as those with casting experience. Demonstrations and hands-on instruction will be given in wax modeling and casting, ceramic shell techniques, bronze pouring, metal chasing, TIG welding and patination. Students are encouraged to bring a sculpture or object to cast. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Pavel Efremoff Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Drawing Ki September 9 - December 16, 2010 (Thursdays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) — Designed for those with drawing experience who desire to improve their drawing skills and elevate their artistic expression. Learn to recognize ki, or energy, as you draw the human figure with pencil, charcoal, conté and ink. Begin to sense ki in lines, space, and chiaroscuro; see color in black and white drawing; and understand the effects of changing light, pressure, and media. Achieve spiritual expression through a new understanding of ki, soul, and spirit. Includes demonstration, discussion of Master artists' drawings and critique. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Yasuji Paul Hamanaka Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Monoprint/Etching Class September 9 - December 16, 2010 (Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Learn to create unique etchings called monoprints by incorporating painterly inking methods with basic intaglio techniques. Work in black-and-white and color using traditional intaglio techniques, including drypoint, etched line, open bite, aquatint, hard ground, simple collograph methods, and softground producing both linear and tonal effects. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Tony Rosati Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Drawing Fundamentals September 9 - December 16, 2010 (Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — If you've never drawn before, or your skills are a little rusty, then this class is for you. Drawing is a valuable way of recording your thoughts and impressions. Acquire grounding in the basics so you can draw what you see with confidence. Study the still life, cityscape, human figure, and other subjects to master the drawing elements - shape, contour line, composition, light and shadow, texture and perspective. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Phyllis Gellmin Laver Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Mastering Color Mixing September 9 - December 16, 2010 (Thursdays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) — Mixing too much paint, for too long and with disappointing results? Penetrate the elusive nature of color by learning to mix paint with authority through evaluating colors from the tube, in isolation on your palette, and surrounded by other colors. Visual aids, focused projects and still life painting will develop your color acuity. Essential for painters of all levels. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Neil di Sabato Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Screenprinting September 10 - December 17, 2010 (Fridays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) — Screenprinting is a versatile and quick form of printing on paper, textiles, wood, glass, ceramics and more. All aspects of the process will be covered including screen preparation, image development, mixing and modifying ink, printing techniques and reclaiming screens. Students will have the opportunity to explore hand-drawn, digital and photo processes and will be encouraged to experiment. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Lisa Hamilton Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Sculptural Abstractions September 10 - December 17, 2010 (Fridays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) — Explore the aesthetic possibilities of abstract form through clay sculpture. Working from direct observation of natural and manmade objects as well as the life model, and responding to your imagination, develop your technical skills as you progress toward a personally expressive body of work. Instruction will focus on composition and design, the development of form, abstraction from nature, positive and negative space, sculpture in an environment, and expressive content. Open to all levels. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Colleen O'Donnell Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Materials and Techniques of Painting September 10 - December 17, 2010 (Fridays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) — An essential how-to course for painters of all levels. Through lecture, demonstration and hands-on learning, you will stretch canvas, prepare wood panels, make gesso, grind pigments and frame your own paintings. Discover how to use mediums, solvents, varnishes, brushes. Learn underpainting and glazing techniques while painting from the still life and human figures. Slide presentations and informative videos will augment studio work. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Anthony Ciambella Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Interior Drawing and Painting September 10 - December 17, 2010 (Fridays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) — Using the interior spaces of the Academy as subject matter, discover engaging and original compositions. Learn to organize values and colors to simplify the complex appearance of subject matter and develop a sense of light and space. Drawing, perspective, composition and strategies for working on location will be covered. Suggested media: oil, pastel or charcoal. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Peter van Dyck Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Stone Carving Class September 11 - December 18, 2010 (Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) — Explore the possibilities of stone carving by using traditional and nontraditional methods. All processes - from rough carving to polishing - will be covered, and various tools and techniques will be demonstrated. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Steve Nocella Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Life Drawing II September 11 - December 18, 2010 (Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) — Lectures and drawing demonstrations on proportions, skeletal framework, surface form, and movement of the figure will help you develop the ability to draw the human form with anatomical and spatial accuracy. Designed to advance the skills of students who have studied drawing previously. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: John Horn Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Figure and Portrait Modeling September 11 - December 18, 2010 (Saturdays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) — This sculpture course introduces the conceptual and practical aspects of modeling the figure in clay on an armature from direct observation. Experienced students will model a 24-inch figure based on volume, proportion, architectonic construction, and spatial displacement of form. Beginning students will sculpt a life-size portrait first. Technical procedures discussed will include armature construction, orientation of the armature to the model, clay modeling (methodology), the specific use of tools, and basic elements of plaster casting. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: John Horn Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Expressive Figure Drawing Class September 12 - December 19, 2010 (Sundays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) — Learn to draw the human figure using traditional and contemporary approaches, including the techniques of chiaroscuro, cross-hatching and basic color theory. Become familiar with charcoal, graphite, and pastel, and begin to develop a personal visual language. Beginners welcome. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Colleen O'Donnell Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Mixed Media Drawing September 13 - December 13, 2010 (Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Explore a new range of visual possibilities by combining aqueous and non-aqueous media such as ink and charcoal, watercolor and pastels, and gouache and colored pencil. Working directly from observation, learn to implement a wider vocabulary of gesture and mark-making while examining the tactile qualities of light, color and texture. Basic drawing experience required. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Cast Drawing September 13 - December 13, 2010 (Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Drawing in charcoal from casts is a traditional and effective way to learn to draw accurately from observation. Learn to simplify and translate complex three-dimensional forms onto a two-dimensional surface and organize values to create a sense of light, atmosphere, and volume. Ideal for beginning or advanced students interested in acquiring or sharpening their skills for representational drawing and painting. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Peter van Dyck Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Oil Painting: Still-Life September 13 - December 13, 2010 (Mondays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) — Several approaches to painting by layering or glazing oil colors will be demonstrated using a variety of engaging still-life arrangements as subject matter. The creative uses of this time-honored method will be discussed and demonstrated with emphasis on contemporary relevance as well as historical reference. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Gilbert Lewis Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Life Drawing Class September 13 - December 13, 2010 (Mondays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) — Learn to capture the dynamics and structure of the human form as you draw from the life model. Balance, gesture, proportion, and basic anatomy will be addressed as you execute gestural, line and tonal studies of the model in short and extended poses. A visit to the PAFA archives to see original master drawings will reinforce instruction. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Frederic C. Kaplan Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Intermediate Figure Painting Class September 13 - December 13, 2010 (Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — A prolonged and in-depth study of the figure, this course is a continuation of the basic formal principles of representational figure painting. Working from the life model, students will complete two figure paintings, each seven sessions in duration. Students will focus on accurate observation of tones to create a sense of light, atmosphere and form. Suitable for students with some figure painting experience. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Carolyn Pyfrom Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Mixed Media 2-D and 3-D September 14 - December 14, 2010 (Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Expand your art beyond clear-cut definitions of "painting" or "sculpture." Freely explore color and texture in search of the most perfect form for your ideas, whether it be two- or three- dimensional or both. Learn to use a variety of materials including paint, paper, found objects, adhesives, caulk and construction foam. Incorporate the rich and diverse influences of Modern, Outsider and Ethnographic Art into your work. Open to experienced artists seeking to bring their art to the next level, and to beginners wishing to explore a wide range of creative processes. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Anthony Ciambella Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Pastel Drawing Class September 14 - December 14, 2010 (Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) — Learn everything you need to know about soft pastels. Basic and advanced techniques will be covered while you work from still-life set-ups, figure models, cityscapes, and landscape views. Lecture and demonstration will focus on technique; use of light and its effect on color; types of pastels available; use of different papers to create various effects; fixing and transporting finished drawings; and important safety issues. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Joseph Sweeney Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Informed Perception: An Objective Approach to Aesthetic Appreciation September 14 - December 14, 2010 (Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) — This course will introduce students to an objective method for appreciating art. Explore visual expression and its relation to daily life, as well as to other arts such as poetry and music. Experience works of art directly at PAFA, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and public artwork around the city. Students will be challenged to think critically, make aesthetic discoveries, and be enabled to undertake personal and independent analyses of works of art. Readings, group discussion, individual projects, and lively classroom activities will be employed. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $1050, Non-Credit $465, Graduate Credit $1350 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Life Drawing Class September 14 - December 14, 2010 (Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — This in-depth investigation of basic drawing issues explores the human figure. Emphasis will be placed on a thorough understanding of the body's underlying geometry and anatomical structure. The course will address proportional accuracy, foreshortening, spatial relationships, and basic use of light and shadow to draw the figure as a convincing volumetric form. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: John Horn Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Gold Leaf and Gilding September 14 - November 23, 2010 (Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Gold leaf is used in everything from architectural ornamentation to book arts to framing and more. This class is an introduction to the traditional European method of oil gilding. Students will become familiar with the fundamentals of working with precious and non-precious leaf on a variety of surfaces and objects. Includes an introduction to patinations for sculpture. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Clarissa Shanahan Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $390, Non-Credit $310, Lab Fee $45 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Terra Cotta Figure Sculpture September 14 - December 14, 2010 (Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Explore the versatility of terra cotta clay. Sculpture in terra cotta requires neither an armature nor casting. Aesthetic quality, cost, availability, and durability are further advantages of the medium. Learn various techniques and tools through demonstration and hands-on sculpting from the life model. Anatomy, proportion, design, and personal growth will be emphasized, and both representational and abstract approaches to the figure will be addressed. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Colleen O'Donnell Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Life Painting and Drawing September 14 - December 14, 2010 (Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) — Beginning to advanced students will explore contemporary realism. Traditional forms will be approached in fresh ways. Fundamental elements of figure drawing including anatomy, quality of line, tone, composition, design, proportion and space will be explored through various media. Students will work from models, starting with short poses and continuing to extended poses to develop finished paintings. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Douglas Martenson Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Painting Space and Light: The Still-Life September 14 - December 14, 2010 (Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) — The illusion of realism in still-life painting is incomplete without a convincing sense of space and light. Learn to see and translate the effects of light - its color, intensity, directions and focus - into your painting to achieve more authentic and vibrant results. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Frederic C. Kaplan Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Écorché September 14 - December 14, 2010 (Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) — Écorché, (the "flayed figure"), is the three dimensional study of human form by developing the bone and muscle structures beneath the skin - a method of study dating back to the Renaissance and a staple of classical art training today. Students will work in clay on an armature from the skeleton and nude model for the accurate development of the body's proportions and the detailed study of its parts. This an excellent way for draftspersons and sculptors alike to gain a more concrete understanding of human anatomy. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: John Horn Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			The Art of Sculpture September 15 - December 15, 2010 (Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Experience sculpture as "the language of form." Explore the expressive possibilities of clay-modeling, plaster casting, carving in stone or wood, and utilizing found objects. Learn the tools and techniques for creating from direct observation as well as one's imagination. Beginners and experienced students alike are welcome. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Elizabeth Hill Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Portrait Painting Class September 15 - December 15, 2010 (1 - 4 p.m.) — This class covers all aspects of painting a traditional portrait. Topics include achieving a likeness, modeling light and shade, mixing flesh tones and applying paint. Includes demos, insights into the history of portraiture and tips on painting children's portraits. Valuable information for all levels. Drawing experience required. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Theodore Xaras Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Beginning Painting Class September 15 - December 15, 2010 (Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) — A thorough introduction to the methods and materials of oil painting. Learn to construct light, form and space while painting from direct observation. Explore a vibrant world of color relationships while mixing paint. Basic issues of drawing, composition, color, and paint application will be addressed while painting interesting subjects, including still life and the human figure. Learn to prepare painting surfaces, organize palettes, explore oil mediums, and use a variety of painting tools. Paintings throughout history will be studied in terms of the painting issues at hand. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Joshua Marsh Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Stone Carving Class September 15 - December 15, 2010 (Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Explore the possibilities of stone carving using traditional and nontraditional methods. All processes - from rough carving to polishing - will be covered, and various tools and techniques will be demonstrated. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Steve Nocella Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			The Figure as a Point of Departure September 15 - December 15, 2010 (Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Draw and paint the human figure in a looser, more expressionistic manner. Refine your painting skills to create a lively surface through the use of directional brushwork and harmonic color. Establish pictorial unity through visual metaphor and multiple focal points, and explore the contrast between active and quiet areas. Painting and drawing experience recommended. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Kassem Amoudi Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Basic Oil Painting II September 15 - December 15, 2010 (Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Build on your basic knowledge of painting: learn to compose a picture plane through a working sketch, lay in an underpainting, and try both direct and indirect methods of paint application. Topics include palette arrangements, color, materials and techniques. Students will work from complex still-life arrangements and progress to the portrait and figure model. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Jill A. Rupinski Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Lithography September 15 - December 15, 2010 (Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Learn basic and advanced techniques in drawing, etching and printing on stones and aluminum plates. Design your own images as you experiment with a variety of lithographic drawing materials. View original lithographs from the instructor's and Printmaking Department's collections. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Ronald E. Wyffels Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Painting Over the Line September 15 - December 15, 2010 (Wednesdays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) — Advance beyond confined lines and hard edges to a more liberated way of painting. Paint from observation and imagination to find your own visual language. Work more intuitively and view unforeseen occurrences as opportunities to discover new possibilities. Explore new processes in brushwork and color layering, as well as Post-Impressionist, Abstract, and Abstract Expressionist styles. Examples from contemporary and modern art will broaden your understanding of innovative painting. Painting experience recommended. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Kassem Amoudi Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			The Pennsylvania Landscape Tradition September 15 - October 27, 2010 (Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) — Master the essentials of landscape painting in the area made famous by the Pennsylvania Impressionists. The New Hope countryside will inspire you with its views of the Delaware River, as it did Daniel Garber, Edward Redfield, Fern Copage, and other American Masters. Topics include mixing color to achieve a sense of light and air; capturing time of day; as well as varnishing, framing, photographing, and transporting finished pieces. Visit website				Location: New Hope, PA Instructor: Joseph Sweeney Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Methods of the Masters September 15 - December 15, 2010 (Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) — Great masterworks were created through specific steps in logical sequence. Learn the art of complex picture-making beginning with a contemporary or historical subject of your choosing. Develop compositional sketches including color sketches and drawing studies to produce a finished painting. Includes extensive lecture on masterworks and art historical practices. For those with drawing and painting experience. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Theodore Xaras Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			In-Depth Watercolor September 17 - November 19, 2010 (Fridays, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) — This course is designed for students seeking to enrich their overall knowledge of painting with an in-depth look at watercolor. Topics will include a thorough investigation of watercolor materials and a wide range of techniques, with subjects ranging from landscape and still life to portrait and figure poses. Open to dedicated watercolorists and to acrylic/oil painters looking to broaden their skills. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: James Toogood Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Animal Drawing and Sculpture Class September 18 - November 6, 2010 (Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) — Explore the animal as model, and learn its behavioral characteristics and comparative anatomy through live animal, skeletal and taxidermy study. Drawing and clay sculpture materials and techniques will be covered through lecture, demonstration, group critique and individual assistance. Work on location at the Wagner Free Institute, the Academy of Natural Sciences, and Philadelphia Zoo, as well as in the studio. All levels welcome. Note: No class on October 2. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Art Fundamentals Class September 18 - November 20, 2010 (Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) — Build your visual understanding and drawing skills from the ground up through a clear and in-depth study of art's basic components: line, shape, value, texture, and color. Focused exercises utilizing still life arrangements, interior and exterior spaces, and figure models will help you create stronger compositions and develop a working knowledge of visual principles to serve as a foundation for your future creative endeavors. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Allison Syvertsen Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Introduction to Landscape Painting September 25-26, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Discover the thrill of working plein-air! Designed for those with little or no experience in landscape painting, this workshop will teach you tried-and-true methods. Learn to depict changing light conditions, simplify foliage and reflective water, and articulate space and distance. Topics will include materials, painting strategies and color. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Frederic C. Kaplan Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Sculpture for High School Students September 25 - December 4, 2010 (Saturdays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) — An excellent opportunity for developing artists to expand their skills in three-dimensions. Students will explore traditional and contemporary materials and techniques of sculpture, and learn to think critically and creatively about turning abstract ideas into reality. Students will model with clay, carve, and work with found objects and assemblage. Bonus: Register for both this course and Drawing and Painting for High School Students and save $100! Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $390, Non-Credit $390 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Painting the Costumed Figure September 25 - December 4, 2010 (Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) — Paint costumed figures in rich settings. Subjects will include a Roman centurion, Indiana Jones, a wedding bride and more! Learn the fundamentals of painting the figure along with drapery and props including glass, metallic objects and textiles. Color theory, painting techniques, and artists' materials will be demonstrated and explained. Creativity and the development of a personal style will be emphasized. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Robert Waddington Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Drawing and Painting for High School Students September 25 - December 4, 2010 (Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) — Ideal for young artists who want to further their drawing and painting skills and develop a strong body of work for their portfolios. Students will work from still life, interior spaces, window views and portrait models and learn principles of composition, value, perspective, color mixing and paint handling. Bonus: Register for both this and Sculpture for High School Students and save $100! Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Roger Chavez Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $390, Non-Credit $390 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Caricature Workshop September 25-26, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Learn the basics of discerning expression, exaggeration, and capturing likeness to draw your own caricatures. Work from life models, celebrity photos, and examples of classic caricature, while improving your technique in various media including pen and ink, pastels and water-based crayons. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Steve Smith Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Cityscape September 26 - October 24, 2010 (Sundays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.) — Work along the Schuylkill River, in parks and on secluded city streets in the drawing or painting medium of your choice. Compose from observation, and learn to capture light, space and color with traditional as well as contemporary painting and drawing techniques. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Larry Francis Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $390, Non-Credit $310 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			2010 Aqueous Open Workshop September 27-30, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — The workshop is held in conjunction with the 2010 Aqueous Open Exhibit sponsored by the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society. Visit website				Location: Pittsburgh, PA Instructor: Don Andrews Sponsor: Pittsburgh Watercolor Society Cost: $350.00 Email: Elene Page Phone: 412-264-9150

			Materials and Techniques of Oil Painting October 2-3, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — A crash-course in essential painting information, designed to fill those gaps in your knowledge. Learn to stretch cotton and linen canvas, prepare wood panels, make gesso, grind pigments and frame paintings. Discover how to choose and use mediums, solvents, varnishes, and brushes. Includes a visit to nearby art supply stores to learn how to make educated purchases. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Anthony Ciambella Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Landscape Painting and Drawing October 9-10, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Learn the basics of working outdoors, including site selection, set-up, capturing time of day, and the effect of light on color. Oil painting, as well as pastel and charcoal drawing, techniques and materials will be discussed. Locations include Boathouse Row and historic Laurel Hill Cemetery with its breathtaking views of the Schulykill River, and monument sculpture. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Joseph Sweeney Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Watercolor Fundamentals October 9-10, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Designed for those who wish to acquire or improve their basic skills in watercolor painting. A variety of materials and techniques will be discussed, including the selection of papers, brushes and pigments, as well as transparent and opaque painting methods. Students will work from still life, landscape or their own source material. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: James Toogood Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			The Artist in the Studio October 13-27, 2010 (Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Discover the secrets of making a Master painting, from initial sketches to the finished piece. Using the best examples from the Renaissance through contemporary times, learn all stages of the time-honored processes including conceptual drawings, color sketches, and in-depth anatomical, drapery and prop studies plus photographs of artists at work. Artists covered include Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Ingres, Eakins, Sargent, Cezanne, Celia Beaux, Violet Oakley and many more. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Theodore Xaras Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Master Class with Stuart Shils October 15-17, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Immerse yourself in a three-day intensive with critically acclaimed painter, Stuart Shils. Painting outdoors in the city, the class will examine crucial aspects of the direct visual encounter, emphasizing discriminating observation, perceptual hierarchy and a deeper understanding of color and drawing. The class will begin with a slideshow of master works from past and present to illuminate different artists' approaches to active looking, emphasizing the relationship of perception and composition through the graphic languages of painting, drawing and photography. Early registration is encouraged. Space is limited. Stuart Shils, a PAFA alumnus and faculty member, has painted the landscape for over 25 years and his work has been presented in solo shows in Philadelphia, New York, Tel Aviv, Boston, San Francisco and Cork, Ireland. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Stuart Shils Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $950 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Underneath the Painting October 16, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Learn the materials, techniques, advances and secrets that have shaped Western art through the centuries. Through studio activities, demonstrations and museum visits, this workshop will help you acquire methods that you can use in your own practice. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Charles Muldowney Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $125 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Monotype and Chine Collé October 23-24, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Monotype is a painterly approach to printmaking that in combination with chine collé, a collage-like technique, offers limitless creative possibilities. Explore various monotype methods in both color and black-and-white in this creative workshop where painting, printing and collage combine. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Lisa Hamilton Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Skulls, Bones, Feather and Fur October 30-31, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Draw objects from PAFA's remarkable anatomical collection of human and animal skeletons, skulls, and taxidermy. Dramatically illuminated and thoughtfully arranged, learn to better understand and simplify these complex structures as shape and form, modeling with light and shadow, and spatial placement. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Frederic C. Kaplan Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Visit the Vaults with Stuart Shils and Bill Scott November 5-19, 2010 (Fridays, 1 - 2:30 p.m.) — The PAFA Museum's permanent collection houses over 2,000 paintings, 450 sculptures and 11,000 works on paper that have been rarely exhibited. Join painters Stuart Shils and Bill Scott as they explore the PAFA storage vaults to discover and analyze some of these little known treasures from PAFA's vast collection. Shils and Scott, accompanied by PAFA museum registrar Gale Rawson, will share some of their favorites; point out details in contemporary, Modernist and Impressionst works that have inspired them in their own studio practices, and lead group conversations in examining technical and aesthetic concerns. Space is limited. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Stuart Shils and Bill Scott Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: Register for all three sessions for $50 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Figure Painting and Collage Workshop with Ken Kewley November 6-7, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Push the boundaries of representation and abstraction in your artwork with painter Ken Kewley. Kewley's work includes both intimate collages of tiny shards of color-saturated paper and searching pencil strokes, and vibrant alla prima paintings, often painted with the palette knife, in which the paint is as much the subject as the represented figures, objects and landscapes. Rejuvenate your work with an infusion of vibrant color while exploring collage, painting and mixed media techniques in this dynamic, hands-on workshop. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Ken Kewley Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $495 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor November 6-7, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — This workshop will focus on the materials and techniques used in painting realistic landscapes, still-life set-ups and portraits in watercolor, with attention to paint and pigment, attaining a feeling of light, and achieving realistic textures. Students will be encouraged to develop their own interests and bring in their own source material and samples of their work for a helpful critique. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: James Toogood Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Photoshop for the Artist November 13-14, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop to document and publicize your art - with a minimum of grief and expense. Topics include a review of digital cameras, uploading images, the basics of Photoshop, burning CDs, and formatting your work for the Internet. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Joseph Sweeney Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Colorfield Abstraction November 13-14, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Broaden your painting horizons through this in-depth focus on colorfield painting. Explore the painting techniques and color-layering processes behind this sophisticated genre. Masters including Jules Olitski, Morris Louis, Nicolas de Stael, and Richard Diebenkorn will be discussed. Includes slide presentation and critique. Painting experience recommended. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Kassem Amoudi Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Masters of Color November 20-21, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Advance your understanding of color - the most elusive and complicated element in painting - though a concise survey of the foremost Masters of color in painting, textile design, and tribal and folk art. Through lecture and discussion you will learn how color can deeply impact a work's power and meaning. Artists range in time from 14th century Pre-Renaissance to the 21st century and include Giotto, della Francesco, El Greco, Titian, Velazquez, Cezanne, Guaguin, Van Gogh, Matisse, Bonnard, Ellsworth Kelly, Al Held, and Alex Katz. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Neil di Sabato Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Drawing from Photographs November 20-21, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Photography has been a tool of the visual artist since its invention in the 19th century. Learn strategies to translate your photographs into unique drawings and paintings. Topics include gridding, cropping and enlarging images; use of the photocopier and making mixed media and color studies. Includes a history of the preparatory process of the artist. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Michael Kowbuz Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Art Tour of Istanbul November 23-30, 2010 — Enjoy Turkey this Thanksgiving! Explore the art and architecture of Istanbul guided by Shane Stratton, PAFA's own Fulbright Senior Scholar-in-Residence in Turkey. Named the European Capital of Culture for 2010, the city will be hosting Istanbul Contemporary, an international fine art fair attracting over fifty- thousand visitors. Visit the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Istanbul Archaeology Museum, Topkapi Palace, Great Palace Mosaics Museum, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts and Chora Church and Istanbul's historic markets. Students will also enjoy the unique opportunity to visit Shane's studio to see his sculpture in progress, as well as other artists' studios and area fine arts universities. Admission fees and local transportation between sites, and ferries are included. Discounted group airfare and accommodations will be available. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Shane Stratton Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $1170, Non-Credit $850 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Terra Cotta Figure Sculpture December 4-5, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Explore the versatility of terra cotta clay, which requires neither an armature nor casting. Learn various techniques and tools through hands-on sculpting from the life model and demonstration. Emphasis on anatomy, proportion, design and personal artistic growth with both representational and abstract approaches to the figure will be addressed. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Colleen O'Donnell Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Silverpoint Drawing December 4-5, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — The art of silverpoint drawing predates graphite and achieved its height during the Renaissance. This technique lends itself to fine rendering and delicate results. Learn traditional and contemporary means of preparing paper, grind your own silver stylus and enhance your drawings with white gouache, watercolor and the use of colored grounds. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Jill A. Rupinski Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Encaustic Painting December 11-12, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Learn everything you need to know about encaustic painting - the technique of painting with tinted beeswax, one of the oldest forms of painting. Originally used for funerary decoration in ancient Egypt, it is still in use by many contemporary artists. An enjoyable medium to work with, offering a tremendous range of finishes. Bring your ideas and sketches! Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Clarissa Shanahan Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 + $35 lab fee Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Watercolor Energies and Composition June 6-10, 2011 — Frank Webb is one of the nation's premier watercolor teachers and brings enthusiasm and energy to his classes, making painting an exhilarating enterprise. "My work proceeds from on-the-spot graphite drawings made from a lifetime of travels. Each drawing is edited, fused with design principles, and used as the model. With large flat brushes and plenty of water I approach the paper in a slam-bang initial wash, and end with the caress of a butterfly wing." Visit website				Location: Perkasie, PA Instructor: Frank Webb Email: Jackie Walker Phone: 215-249-9186

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