Art Lessons by Suzanne Gibson

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Summer 2015 - Summer Camp Schedule

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
	June 29 Mocha Morning		July 1	2	3	4
5	6	7 T&T Camp	8 Plein Air	9 T&T Camp	9	11
12	13 Mocha Morning	14 T&T Camp	15 Plein Air	16 T&T Camp	17	18
19	20	21 T&T Camp	22 Plein Air	23 T&T Camp	24	25
26	27 Mocha Morning	28 T&T Camp	29 Plein Air	30 T&T Camp	31	Aug 1
2	3	4	5 Plein Air	6	7	8
9	10 Mocha Morning	11 T&T Camp	12 Plein Air	13 T&T Camp	14	15
16	17	18 T&T Camp	19 Plein Air	20 T&T Camp	21	22
23	24 Mocha Morning	25	26	27	28	29
30	31	1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12

Summer 2015

Mondays: Mommy Mocha Mornings

Start off your week with a relaxed, open studio art class: providing a variety of art lessons.

Coffee, Juice and Light Snacks in the Kitchen Studio, Art & Activities in the Garden.

June 29, July 13, 27, Aug 10, 17.

Mixed Mediums and Mosaics. *Supplies Included

Ideal for Kids and Parents of all levels.

Studio Opens 9:30 – 12:00.

$175 for 5 sessions

$35 for individual classes

Tuesdays & Thursdays Art Camp

July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23

July 28, 30, Aug 11, 13, 18, 20

Twelve Lessons: that will build on drawing, composition, and basic art skills. Painting and conceptual development will grow with each lesson.

Drawing and Composition

Fundamentals and Balance

Color, shading, textures

Choose from morning or afternoon

1/2 Day --- 9:30 - 12:00 / 1:30 - 4:00 $35

or Full Day programs* 9:30 - 4:00 $75

*Supplies Included

12 mornings or afternoons = $450 *Snack included.

12 full-day = $875 *full day will include a healthy lunch and snack

Wonderful Wednesday -- Plein Air

On Location, outdoor painting workshops! 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.**

July 8, Redondo Beach - Heritage Court
July 15, Redondo Beach Pier / International Boardwalk
July 22, Madrona Marsh - Torrance
July 29, South Coast Botanic Gardens*
August 5, Canada Park, Rancho Palos Verdes,
August 12, Abalone Cove / Shoreline Park - Rancho Palos Verdes
August 19, Point Vicente Interpretive Center

$45 per session, or $300 for all seven sessions.

** Ending Time is 1:00, however, if time and situations lead us to stay longer, eat lunch, picnic, and just enjoy what we are doing, then we will stay, and enjoy!!! It is SUMMER TIME FUN and we shall enjoy it!

*Botanic Gardens has an Entrance Fee / Membership Opportunity

Map to Location and Suggested Supply List Provided.

Friday, December 26, 2014

New Students - New Lessons - 15 for 2015 by 1-15-15 and save 15%

Purchase 15 in 2015

and save 15% off New Registration!!!

Purchase an Art Card* for 15 Individual

or Group Workshop Lessons

by January 15, 2015,

and save 15% off Regular Tuition Price.

15 Individual Lessons $425 (2 free lessons)

15 Group Workshops $375 (2 free lessons)

*Pre-Pay for an Art Card for 10 or 15 art lessons.

Basic Supplies and Materials will be included, Students will be encouraged to purchase and build their own art supply kit as skill and individual art disciplines are learned. Education on what materials to purchase and where to buy them are all part of the learning packet that Suzanne builds. Portfolio Development is also encouraged.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Basic Skills on Canvas - Painting Workshop

My goal as an art teacher is to expose the student to a variety of art mediums that allow the artist to decide for themselves what they like to use the most. Painting on Canvas, Sketching on Paper, or combining techniques in a mixture of styles... it is all subjective

Acrylic on paper, allows the artist to build layers and vary the opaqueness of their paint and experience the brush and various brush-strokes.

Learning how to choose the right brush for the detail or blocking at hand

Knowing when to use less or more water in application of watercolor, acrylic or pencil

Exploring perspective and details to create a visual balance

Mixing Crayon and Bright Colors to Block and Explore Color and Resist

Starting with Color Wheels and Primary tools, the students are shown finger painting and are encouraged to explore their own artistic strengths.

Seasonal Focal Points, such as Floral Arrangements are created by the students, and then from their they can build and paint their own canvas. With a variety of focal points, the students each have their own unique painting at the end of the painting session!

Simple Floral / Sunflowers in Vase

Animals / From the Student's Selection of Images

Lots of Smiles as techniques are explored

Outdoor Painting Sessions

Visual Observations of Nature

Completed Canvas / Oil on Canvas

Independent Art Study: $40 per session (2 hours)

Sunday Afternoon Workshop:

1 student $25.00

2 students $50.00

4 to 6 students $135

Larger Groups / Please call for a quote or custom package.

Materials include finished canvas for student to bring home and hang/frame.

Monday, October 13, 2014

Classes and Workshops

New Classes and Workshops...

November 10 - 11
Monday & Tuesday.

Monday... 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in studio
In season art projects to develop drawing and painting skills.
Bring sack lunch and snack to share.

Tuesday... 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Plein Air Art Excursion
Location in the South Bay (details provided closer to the date / weather permitting)
Picnic Lunch /

Both days $25
One day only $15

R.S.V.P.
Prepaid Reservation required.
Suzannegibsonartist@gmail.com