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le Poire
11 e crafton avenue
pittsburgh pa 15205
412-921-0912
www.le-poire.com
Study oil painting in brush and knife with award winning artist:
Joyce Werwie Perry
Benefits of being a Student of le Poire:
Small class size for more personal attention (limited
to 8 students)
A relaxed and inspiring atmosphere for painting
More exhibit opportunities at various locations
Group field trips to museums
Discounts on workshops
Info on networking and selling in the art world
Exposure on www.le-poire.com as a featured student artist
Support and encouragement for fellow classmates
Opportunities for class painting retreats
Occasional live model and plein air (outdoor) painting workshops
Marian
Phillips
Marian
Phillips, resident of Ingram, PA, won a Merit Award with the above painting at
the South Hills Art League's Annual Exhibition
Classes are available for both adults and teens, beginners and experienced
painters.
Adult
classes listed are limited to 8 students, teen classes limited to 6.
Some flexibility applied to student’s
class preference.
Additional opportunities for adult students of le Poire include
participation in an art exhibit at the gallery, field trips to local and
regional museums, plein air painting, nude model sessions and painting
retreats.
Students may begin
lessons in mid-session if there is a spot available. Call for details.
Classes do not include materials. Materials list provided at sign up.
Please review the class descriptions, costs and times below. Contact Joyce to
sign up, get on the waiting list or inquire about possible additional classes.
ADULTS
OIL PAINTING:
This class is for experienced and novice painters alike with instruction in
both brush and knife according to the student's own goals. Personal attention is
given weekly from the instructor and the pace for completion of work is set by
the student. Class includes review of materials, assistance in drawing and
selection of subjects, monthly demonstrations, color theory, group discussion on
various art topics, critique and optional time exercises. The student is
encouraged to fine his/her personal style, explore new avenues of creativity and
achieve a new level of expression.
NEW Tuesdays 1pm - 4pm
Beginning Oil Painting
For those with little or
no experience in oil. Includes discussion of materials, variety of methods,
composition in the selection of subject matter, rhythm of application and
minimal color theory. Demonstrations are given by instructor as well as weekly
personal attention. Canvas assembly and framing is also reviewed. Knife painting
is not initially introduced and done so only by request of the student.
Students may repeat this class as many times as they feel comfortable or the
instructor feels necessary before entering Oil Painting Studio (see below).
Wednesdays 11:30am
- 2:30pm
Oil
Painting Studio
For students who have previously studied with the instructor or have
had sufficient painting background in brush and/or Joyce Werwie Perry's own
knife technique. Painters choose their subjects and work more independently.
Class involves continued emphasis on color theory application, occasional timed
exercises to challenge the student, group discussion and critique.
Thursdays
9:30am - 12:30pm
Knife Painting
Learn Joyce Werwie
Perry’s own impressionistic knife technique based on the generous application of
buttery oils and their manipulation through rapid addition and subtraction of
oils with a variety of tools. Class includes demonstration in knife application
and concentration on basic color theory, contrast, rhythm and unity in painting.
Previous experience in oils with brush is not a pre-requisite. Weekly
personal critique is given and individual expression is emphasized. There will
be occasional timed exercises to challenge the student and encourage confidence
and freedom in application.
Wednesdays 6:30pm
- 9:30pm
COST AND PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR
ADULTS
Please read
carefully
Option #1:
Pay
in full for 8 classes = $224 ($28/class, a $56 savings)
Option #2:
Pay 2
payments of $120 for 8 classes = $240 ($30/class, a $40 savings)
Option #3: Pay per class = $35
As
shown above, students may pay in full at sign up for 8 classes, make 2 payments
4 weeks apart, or pay per class if they are not sure they will be able to attend
all classes in a session. Payment is due on or before the first class. If
payment for session is not made by this date, students default to paying $35 per
class. Students choosing the last option MUST advise the instructor one week in
advance if they will/will not attend. Those students may also take more than one
class per week if they desire. No refunds are granted for missed classes. Those
students paying in advance may make up a missed class on a different day
within same week if there is a spot available. Instructor must be told in
advance. If instructor needs to cancel due to emergency or weather, one free
class coupon will be given.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private
lessons available by appointment at le Poire or on location
2
hour lesson $60
3
hour lesson $75
additional charges for
more than 10 miles from gallery
TEENS
Teen
Oil Painting
Emmy Lutz, West Allegheny High School student with her painting
of the swings at Kennywood
This class is for the serious art student interested in learning oil painting
with brushes and/or knives (learn Joyce's own popular knife painting
technique). Each lesson also includes instruction in the utilization of
color theory needed for successful painting. Students are encouraged to discover
his/her own artistic preferences and style while receiving personal assistance
with drawing, selection of subjects and color mixing. Class is designed to give
the student a jump on college level Oil Painting and Color Theory. Materials
list and guidelines are given at sign up.
Ages: 15 - 18 years
Class size is limited to 6 students. Paying upfront for a session of classes
is the most economical.
There are no refunds for classes missed.
Tuesdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm
$120 for 4 week session or attend less than 4 at $35/class
New session begins every month
Private lessons also available - call for details
Sweetwater Center for
the Arts
Joyce Werwie Perry
also teaches classes year round at
Sweetwater Center for the Arts
200 Broad Street
Sewickley PA 15143
412-741-4405
www.sweetwaterartcenter.org
Workshops
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
NEW
Color Theory Workshop
Saturday - February 20th, 2010
at le Poire
9:00am - 4:00pm
noon - 1:00 (lunch at Sharp Edge Creekhouse - student's expense)
$125
$105 for le Poire students
Workshop begins with short lecture on the seven color contrasts utilized for
successful painting,
followed by exercises in color mixing referencing the color wheel and neutral
greys achieved
with gradations in complementary color bands.
It continues with a group discussion on student's individual image selections
for
paintings and how they may be approached for desired maximum effect in relation
to
color, contrast, temperature and atmosphere
Some materials provided, list given at sign up
Knife
Painting Workshop
January 16, 2010
at le Poire
9:00am - 4:00pm
noon - 1:00 (lunch at Sharp Edge Creekhouse - student's expense)
$85 Introductory proce
$25 deposit required to hold your place in class
Workshop begins with lecture and demonstration of Joyce's knife technique.
Students will be given a still life image to paint
and receive personal attention throughout the process.
Knife Painting
1 Day
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Latrobe Art Center
Latrobe, PA
Contact Jackie Dixon at 724-537-7011
Looking to book a workshop for your art center/club? Contact Joyce at
jwerwiep@comcast.net
The Next Best
Thing, oil with knives on canvas
by Joyce WerwiePerry
Selected for the 13th
Annual Exhibition, Western PA Council for the Arts - 2008
Southern Alleghenies
Museum of Art, Ligonier PA
"Art is simply a
result of expression during right feeling. It's a result of a grip on the
fundamentals of nature, the spirit of life, the constructive force, the
secret of growth, a real understanding of the relative importance of things,
order, balance. Any material will do. After all, the object is not to
make art, but to be in the wonderful state which makes art inevitable."
Robert Henri
