Certifications

Back to Basics Gouache Painting: How Can I Improve

My Skills

In this two-week community education course, we will dive into the world of gouache and explore its versatility as a medium. Unlike traditional watercolor, gouache can be used to create bold and graphic looks. Through various mark-making exercises, we will create a library of inspiration and experiment with patterns.

Materials Needed: set of gouache paints, two to three paint brushes, a canvas pad or a few stretched canvases of any size, and a container to hold tap water.

AE7 - John David Berdahl

2 Wed, 8/14-8/21, 5:30-7:30 PM

Vista Room 203, 2777 34th St S

$49 ($45)*

Back to Basics Illustration: Communicating Through Art

This Back to Basics Illustration class is the perfect opportunity to delve into the creative process like never before.

You will be guided through the basics of sketching and color, texture and lighting effects. You'll learn how to brainstorm original concepts, quickly sketch out your ideas, and use inking and color to add depth and intensity to your illustrations.

Materials Needed: graphite drawing pencil set, a stick of charcoal, a set of colored pencils and chalk pastels, a sketch-book or sketch pad and kneaded eraser.

AE59 - John David Berdahl

2 Thur, 6/6-6/13, 5:30-7:30 PM

Vista Room 203, 2777 34th St S $49 ($45)*

Back to Basics Painting: From Blank Canvas to Masterpiece

In this Back to Basics class, you will learn the basics of color mixing, discover the different effects that can be achieved with various brushes & palette/painting knives and techniques to bring your subjects to life by incorporating dimension, ensuring that they appear realistic and threedimensional on the canvas.

Materials Needed: set of acrylic paints, two to three acrylic paint brushes, a canvas pad or a few stretched canvases of any size and a container to hold tap water.

AE68 - John David Berdahl

2 Mon, 6/17-6/24, 5:30-7:30 PM

Vista Room 203, 2777 34th St S

$49 ($45)*

Back to Basics Sketchbook: A Journey of Exploration

Throughout the course, you'll be guided through a series of exercises and prompts that are specifically designed to ignite your creativity. From setting yourself up for success with a daily drawing habit to exploring different materials and sketchbook recommendations, we cover all the essentials to ensure you have a fulfilling artistic journey.

Materials Needed: graphite drawing pencil set, a stick of charcoal, a set of colored pencils and chalk pastels, a sketch-book or sketch pad and kneaded eraser.

AE74 - John David Berdahl

2 Tue, 7/9-7/16, 5:30-7:30 PM

Vista Room 203, 2777 34th St S $49 ($45)*

Dreamcatchers

Dreamcatchers are made from beautiful Red Willow and Sinew, and you will learn how to hand make this special item which is an indigenous good luck symbol. All materials included.

AE17 - Christy M Goulet

Thur, 8/22, 5:30-7 PM

Vista Room 203, 2777 34th St S $39 ($34)*