Art Classes Coming Fall 2016
ACRYLIC PAINTING For Beginners
Tuesdays 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Dates Listed Below
Join teaching artist Suzanne Chetwood in a fun, relaxed atmosphere while you learn the basics of acrylic painting. Designed for beginners, all supplies are included for $35 fee. Registration opening soon with Eagle Parks & Recreation.
September 13 – Endless Summer Seascape ($35)
Enjoy a night of whimsy and fun creating a wave scene using the art element of color. We will address mixing the primary colors to create any desired color and practice putting complimentary and/or analogous colors together to create a work of art. Materials included.
September 27 – Date Night, Aspen Trees ($60/couple)
Painting together, couples (or friends) will work on one painting simultaneously. All students will work on the same image of aspen trees with your personal initials carved into the tree. Paintings will be on a slightly larger work surface than the individual lessons and be a great lesson in sharing space and supplies as well as creating an image that is unique to you as a couple. You will take your shared artwork home and must work out the custody of your art on your own terms! We will have a blast! Bring your sense of humor and refreshments, if you wish. All supplies will be provided upon arrival.
October 11 – Night Sky ($35)
Chiaroscuro (Italian for light-dark) in art is the use of strong contrast between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition. It is also a technical term used by artists and art historians for the use of contrasts of light to achieve a sense of volume in modelling three-dimensional objects and figures. We will create a moon using chiaroscuro and use the element of light and dark to create the drama of a night skyline. Materials included.
October 25 – Mountain Sunset ($35)
An element of art space refers to distances or areas around, between or within components of a piece. Sometimes space isn’t actually within a piece, but the illusion of it is. We will use the art element of space to create a beautiful mountain sunset painting. Materials included.
REGISTER FOR CLASSES with Eagle Parks & Recreation
OIL PAINTING For Beginner to Intermediate
Saturdays 9:00am – 11:00am | Oct & Nov
Taught by painter Chi E Shenam Westin, this series will focus on landscape painting, both in studio and plein air. You will learn the fundamentals of mixing color and using the right color notes. We will work on creating landscape composition, color and value and brush work to make a painting that is beautiful and compelling. Beginners welcome. Teens & Adults. Sign up for the entire series, or pick and chose your preferred dates. $30/class. Register at Finer Frames. (No class Nov 12)
Click here for SUPPLY LIST Chi E Shenam Westin Oil Painting Class
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WATERCOLOR with PEN & INK
Thursday, November 3 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Join award winning artist and instructor Linda Aman for this exciting watercolor workshop. Learn the creative use of pen and ink with watercolor. Linda teaches in a step-by-step instruction with lots of individual attention. Learn numerous tricks and techniques of watercolor. All watercolor materials are available for use in class and you may bring your own as well. Beginners welcome. $45 includes all materials. For Teens & Adults.
LEARN TO MAKE A FELT SCARF
Saturday November 12 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
This a perfect class for Beginners who want to learn the felting process. Using a lightweight silk fiber and wool, students will learn to make a one-of-a-kind scarf. The transformation of these natural fibers is magical. You will need to stand for long periods in this class, so wear comfortable shoes and clothes you can get wet. Once you learn the simple techniques in making felted crafts you won’t be able to stop!
Please bring 2 old towels & 2 old panty hose legs. $145 Register with Eagle Parks & Recreation
Register for Classes with Eagle Parks & Recreation
For additional information, please contact gallery@finerframes.com or call Meg at 888-9898
EVELYNE BRIGEOIS | Small Glories of Greece
All paintings from this show have been sold
Born in France in 1946, Evelyne Brigeois is an internationally acclaimed watercolor artist. Having grown up in a small town east of Paris, Evelyne was particularly drawn to places which seem to have preserved their timeless and peaceful aspect. Crisp precision, strong definition of light and shadow, and beautiful composition distinguish her images of the Greek Islands, Venice and France. She was a frequent participant of Boise’s Art in the Park, and more recently, Art and Roses.
A long-time Boise resident, Evelyne worked in the U.S. for almost 40 years. She had been accepted into both events for the current years and greatly looked forward to her return to Boise, but it was not to be. Her health had declined steadily in the past several years due to cancer. She sought treatment both locally and in France, ultimately succumbing to antibiotic-resistant illnesses. Evelyne passed away on May 5, 2016 while seeking treatment in France.
Evelyne has received many national awards, from the Louisiana Watercolor Society, the Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, and many more. Evelyne’s last wish was that her work be shared with the world – distributed posthumously between galleries in the U.S. and France.
Join us Thursday, July 28th for our opening of Evelyne Brigeois | Small Glories of Greece a half-off Collector’s Sale on all Evelyne Brigeois paintings. The exhibition continues through August. For information on purchasing a painting, please contact Gallery@finerframes.com.
EVELYNE BRIGEOIS | Small Glories of Greece
Last Thursday Reception
July 28, 2016
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Summer Art Class Schedule
INTRODUCTION TO FIGURE DRAWING
Brush up on your drawing skills or explore new techniques in this drawing workshop. Working from live models, we will delve into the complexities of representing the human form both accurately and creatively. The focus of these drawing sessions is on gesture and developing the eye. We will work in increments of 5 minutes, going all the way up to 30 minute poses. Beginner or advanced, everyone is welcome. We provide a supportive work environment with clothed models and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Bring your own supplies. Take the entire series for $80 or pick your dates for $20 each. For teens & adults. Register with Eagle Parks & Recreation
Instructor: Emily Peters
Saturday June 11 & 18
Saturday July 9 & 16
10:00am – Noon
BEGINNER PAINTING | Composition
Composition is the term used for the arrangements of the elements in or the subject matter of a painting. Done successfully, it draws in the viewer and pulls their eye across the whole painting so that everything is taken in and finally settles on the main subject of the painting. Bring a ruler and pencil all other materials included. $35 Register with Eagle Parks & Recreation
Instructor: Suzanne Chetwood
Tuesday June 14 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
SMARTPHONE CREATIVE WORKSHOP
Learn the creative power of Smartphones and iPads to create stunning, creative images. We will develop a workflow that takes you from image capture to developing beautiful, artistic photographs that represent your creative vision You will learn which mobile apps and techniques provide the best captures, image editing, and retouching methods. Our workshop format combines classroom sessions with shooting time in the surrounding Eagle area.
Photo editing will be done with the following mobile apps (iPhone or Android). Please download prior to workshop. vividHDR, Snapseed, ViewExif, PhotoToaster, PhotoStudioHD, Vintage HD. $59 Register by phone 208-888-9898 or on-line with Eventbrite
Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Suzanne Lee Chetwood
BEGINNING PAINTING | Color
Enjoy a night of whimsy and fun creating an underwater scene of bright jellyfish using the art element of color. We will address mixing the primary colors to create any desired color and practice putting complimentary and/or analogous colors together to create a work of art. Materials included. $35 Register with Eagle Parks & Recreation
Instructor: Suzanne Chetwood
Tuesday June 28
6:00pm – 8:30pm
$35 includes instruction & materials
BEGINNING PAINTING | Contrast
Chiaroscuro (Italian for light-dark) in art is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition. It is also a technical term used by artists and art historians for the use of contrasts of light to achieve a sense of volume in modelling three-dimensional objects and figures. We will create a moon using chiaroscuro and use the element of light and dark to create the drama of a night skyline. Materials included. $35 Register with Eagle Parks & Recreation
Instructor: Suzanne Chetwood
Tuesday July 12
6:00pm – 8:30pm
$35 includes instruction & materials
BEGINNING PAINTING | Brushwork
Scrumbling and dry brush are a few interesting techniques. The process goes back quite a ways into the history of art and painting. One of the first people to use them was the famous artist Leonardo da Vinci. As the painting style of the times progressed into ever more realistic portrayals, the art began to be defined against the background less by dark lines and more by the shading and rendering of the form with light and shadow.
The process of scumbling begins with laying down a solid color on a surface. This can range from a single color, to a gradient of colors, or even an entire picture laid down in neutral colors. It is applied with a short bristled brush that is used to force the paint into the crevices of the chosen surface. Once this layer is completed, or if the medium is traditional, dry; the next layer can be applied. Lighter or darker colors are applied lightly to the surface, so that the paint only catches on the uppermost area of the chosen canvas. This gives an illusion of depth and complexity to the color that might not be achievable with other mediums. Materials included. $35 $35 Register with Eagle Parks & Recreation
Instructor: Suzanne Chetwood
Tuesday August 2
6:00pm – 8:30pm
$35 includes instruction & materials
BEGINNING PAINTING | Landscape
An element of art, space refers to distances or areas around, between or within components of a piece. Sometimes space isn’t actually within a piece, but the illusion of it is. We will use the art element of space to create a landscape. Materials included. $35 Register with Eagle Parks & Recreation
Instructor: Suzanne Chetwood
Tuesday August 16
6:00pm – 8:30pm
$35 includes instruction & materials
For more information on any of our classes, please call 208-888-9898 or email us at gallery@finerframes.com
EAGLE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL
EAGLE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL | June 2 – 4, 2016
www.EaglePleinAirFestival.com
The 2016 Eagle Plein Air Festival & Competition will be held Thursday, June 2 through Saturday, June 4 in historic Eagle, Idaho. It is a Festival, exhibition, and competition open to professional and non-professional artists of all skill levels. More than 50 artists are expected to visit beautiful Eagle, Idaho to paint, draw, and sketch the natural landscape. Watch a demonstration, take a painting lesson and talk with the artists. At the end of the Festival, the public can view and purchase these unique visions of Eagle at the Festival Exhibition and Awards Reception.
Visit the Festival Website
Here are just a few highlights of the upcoming events from the 3 day festival. Click here for a complete list of Festival Events.
Welcome Reception
Thursday June 2 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Gallery at Finer Frames. Join us for an opening welcome reception in the Gallery from 5 to 7pm. All are welcome. Meet the artists, enjoy food and drink from local restaurants and see works that the artists brought with them.
Workshop
Friday June 3 | 10:00am – 4:00pm Join David Mensing for ‘KEY PRINCIPLES FOR FINE PAINTING ON LOCATION,’ an exciting and insightful study of dynamic principles behind successful painting on-location. Read more
Quick Draw Competition
Saturday June 4 | 10:00am – 12:00pm in downtown Eagle. You’ll be able to watch artists from start to finish during the ‘quick-draw’ at the Eagle Saturday Market. Read more
Plein Air Studio
Saturday June 4 | 8:00am – 2:00pm During this free community event anyone can create their own plein air painting with pastels provided by Eagle Parks & Recreation and the Eagle Arts Commission.
Exhibition & Awards Reception
Saturday June 4 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm Join us at The Gallery at Finer Frames to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and purchase your own original painting. Small Works Silent Auction and originals created during the festival will be available for sale.
Click here for the complete Eagle Plein Air Festival Event Schedule
Summer Classes
So much happening in The Gallery this season. Theses classes are held in conjunction with Eagle Parks & Recreation community Education Program. Registration will be open soon. Call 208-888-9898 to reserve your spot, or gallery@finerframes.com.
HOW TO SQUANDER YOUR CHILDREN’S INHERITANCE: An Adventure Travel Photography Lecture by Rob Hart
A slide show and lecture that describes how I (Rob Hart) was infected with the travel bug and why I think travel is so important. I will talk about my early years of dirtbaggery in countries like Nepal, Indonesia and New Guinea; and finish with recent landscape images of mountains, deserts – and from beneath the ocean. Free.
Wednesday May 11 | 7pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Rob Hart
SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY FOR GROWN-UPS
Saturday May 21 | 10am – Noon
Smartphones have become our everyday companions, relied upon more and more for capturing and sharing moments in our lives through photography. This 2hr workshop taught by professional photographer Les Manlove, focuses on the technical aspects of how to get the best images from your Android or iPhone while also delving into the creative side of smartphone photography. Learn about exposure, composition, artistic vision, creative apps, and storytelling. With your smartphone in hand, go on photo shoots in downtown Eagle. Photo editing will be done with the free ap Snapseed. $35
Instructor: Les Manlove
DATE NIGHT!
Painting together students will work on one painting simultaneously. All students will work on the same landscape image. Paintings will be on a slightly larger work surface than the individual lessons and be a great lesson in sharing space and supplies as well as creating an image that is unique to you as a couple. You will take your shared artwork home and must work out the custody of your art on your own terms! We will have a blast! Bring your sense of humor and all supplies will be provided upon arrival.
Instructor: Suzanne Chetwood
Tuesday May 24
6:00pm – 8:30pm
$60/couple
INTRODUCTION TO FIGURE DRAWING
Brush up on your drawing skills or explore new techniques in this drawing workshop. Working from live models, we will delve into the complexities of representing the human form both accurately and creatively. The focus of these drawing sessions is on gesture and developing the eye. We will work in increments of 5 minutes, going all the way up to 30 minute poses. Beginner or advanced, everyone is welcome. We provide a supportive work environment with clothed models and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Bring your own supplies. Take the entire series for $80 or pick your dates for $20 each. For teens & adults
Instructor: Emily Peters
Saturday June 11 & 18
Saturday July 9 & 16
10:00am – Noon
BEGINNER PAINTING | COMPOSITION – PALOUSE BARN
Composition is the term used for the arrangements of the elements in or the subject matter of a painting. Done successfully, it draws in the viewer and pulls their eye across the whole painting so that everything is taken in and finally settles on the main subject of the painting. Bring a ruler and pencil all other materials included. $35 includes instruction & materials
Instructor: Suzanne Chetwood
Tuesday June 14
6:00pm – 8:30pm
BEGINNER PAINTING | COLOR – JELLY FISH
Enjoy a night of whimsy and fun creating an underwater scene of bright jellyfish using the art element of color. we will address mixing the primary colors to create any desired color and practice putting complimentary and/or analogous colors together to create a work of art. Materials included. $35 includes instruction & materials
Instructor: Suzanne Chetwood
Tuesday June 28
6:00pm – 8:30pm
BEGINNER PAINTING | LIGHT AND DARK- NIGHT SKY
Chiaroscuro (Italian for light-dark) in art is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition. It is also a technical term used by artists and art historians for the use of contrasts of light to achieve a sense of volume in modelling three-dimensional objects and figures. We will create a moon using chiaroscuro and use the element of light and dark to create the drama of a night skyline. $35 includes instruction & materials
Instructor: Suzanne Chetwood
Tuesday July 12
6:00pm – 8:30pm
BEGINNER PAINTING | BRUSHWORK – CLOUDS
Scrumbling and dry brush are a few interesting techniques. The process goes back quite a ways into the history of art and painting. One of the first people to use them was the famous artist Leonardo da Vinci. As the painting style of the times progressed into ever more realistic portrayals, the art began to be defined against the background less by dark lines and more by the shading and rendering of the form with light and shadow.
The process of scumbling begins with laying down a solid color on a surface. This can range from a single color, to a gradient of colors, or even an entire picture laid down in neutral colors. It is applied with a short bristled brush that is used to force the paint into the crevices of the chosen surface. Once this layer is completed, or if the medium is traditional, dry; the next layer can be applied. Lighter or darker colors are applied lightly to the surface, so that the paint only catches on the uppermost area of the chosen canvas. This gives an illusion of depth and complexity to the color that might not be achievable with other mediums. $35 includes instruction & materials
Instructor: Suzanne Chetwood
Tuesday August 2
6:00pm – 8:30pm
BEGINNER PAINTING | SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS – LANDSCAPE
An element of art, space refers to distances or areas around, between or within components of a piece. Sometimes space isn’t actually within a piece, but the illusion of it is. We will use the art element of space to create a landscape. $35 includes instruction & materials
Instructor: Suzanne Chetwood
Tuesday August 16
6:00pm – 8:30pm