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Class: Still Life in Oil - Essential Skills (Ages 16+)

  • Santa Paula Art Museum 117 N 10th Street Santa Paula, CA 93060 USA (map)

*Please note that this is a four-part course that will be taught on four Saturdays: Saturday, October 10, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 17, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 31, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and Saturday, November 7, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Why do all artists, from great masters to neophytes, practice still life painting? Because there is so much to learn! Practice essential skill building, and refine your techniques and understanding of light, shadow, color, line, texture, and the elements of a satisfying composition. Plus, finish the course with a beautiful painting of your own to take home! Popular teaching artist Gabriel Islas will break down both the theory and process, and provide one-on-one guidance to help you fine-tune your work. This class is appropriate for everyone ages 16 and over. All skill levels are welcome. The cost of this four-part course is $140.00 per person. Space is limited to six students to maintain social distancing. Preregistration is required. Click here to register for class. Questions? Please call us at (805) 525-5554. 

About Our Teaching Artist: An Oxnard native, Gabriel Islas has returned to the Ventura County art scene after obtaining his BFA with an emphasis in painting from Academy of Art University, San Francisco. His latest works focus on atmospheric paintings of his favorite California landscapes on panoramic panels.


PLEASE NOTE: NEW POLICIES TO MAINTAIN SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

The Santa Paula Art Museum is committed to protecting the safety of our visitors, students, and volunteers. To maintain the safest possible learning environment, we will be complying with public health directives and instituting the policies and procedures listed below for all classes at the Santa Paula Art Museum and Cole Creativity Center. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 

General: 

  • All classes are limited to no more than 6 students, no exceptions

Prior to arrival: 

  • Please review and prepare your answers to our student health questionnaire and waiver of liability.

  • Students are expected to remain home if they have any of the symptoms listed in the health questionnaire, and may ask for a refund if they cannot attend. 

  • All tools and items to be used personally by students will be disinfected prior to the class. Students cannot bring their own supplies from home.

Upon arrival to the Cole Creativity Center: 

  • Students will be asked to complete and sign the student health questionnaire and waiver of liability. The form must be completed and signed before entry to the learning space will be allowed.

  • Students will be asked to wash their hands or use the provided hand sanitizer immediately upon entering the learning space.

During Instruction:

  • Students will have their own 6-foot table workspace with 6 feet of distance between all students. 

  • Students will be asked to wear masks at all times and maintain 6 feet of social distance from others in the learning space.

  • Students will use separate individual tools and keep them in separate storage when not in use.

  • instructor will wear a mask at all times and maintain 6 feet of distance from students.

  • Individual water bottles will be available for students but no other refreshments will be provided.

  • Students may bring a lunch or snacks but must eat only at their individual table, not share with others, and remove their trash and debris themselves. Students will be required to wash their hands after eating and removing trash from their table.

  • Students may store personal items (including food) on their own individual table only, and will not have access to any community spaces such as storage cubbies, the kitchen, or refrigerator. 

  • Bathrooms will be open and available for use, one student at a time.

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