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We are happy to offer a Drawing With Brush class with Jack Keledjian and a 5-day Outdoor & Studio Drawing Workshop with Stanley Maltzman from the Hudson River Arts Workshops in New York.

Please note that our annual October workshop with Albert Handell and Anita Louise West will be held in July this year and still includes the 6^th day Invitational Paint Out with Richard Schmid and The Putney Painters.

Richard Schmid has just released a new landscape instructional DVD entitled. “White Pine” and is available for purchase through Village Arts of Putney. See a full listing of all instructional materials offered through our Village Arts Bookstore at the bottom of this calendar.

2008 Workshop & Class List: (Please scroll down for a detailed description of each workshop).

5-Day Outdoor & /Studio Drawing Workshop with Stanley Maltzman

Annual Plein Air Painting Workshop with Albert Handell & Anita Louise West

These Painting From Life offerings provide artists and students the opportunity to study with award winning Putney Painter, Hagop Keledjian. In these classes, participants acquire a taste of the technical, emotional, and intellectual approaches to oil painting from life through still lifes, portrait and landscape painting. These sessions include demonstrations followed by 1:1 instruction and critiques. Keledjian is developing serious groups of painters to work with on an ongoing basis, similar to The Putney Painters, of which he has been a member since 2001. The Maestro, Richard Schmid, continually encourages students at Village Arts not to box themselves into thinking that you are only a landscape painter, or only a portrait painter. If you understand how to see properly, you can paint anything. Jack’s classes will show you how to see the beauty of the world, whether it is a still life, landscape or portrait, as a mosaic of harmonic color notes. To register contact Katie Swatland katie.swatland@gmail.com.

"I teach people how to think right when approaching the task of painting. With a good approach, an artist can discover what it is that makes the painting authentic and beautiful. In other words, what makes a painting sing." —J. Keledjian

Village Arts is happy to offer a winter/spring Drawing With Brush class by Putney Painter Jack Keledjian. This monthly course is designed for students interested in learning the foundations of drawing using monochromatic paint. Classes meet the last Tuesday of each month and begin with teaching demonstrations followed by studio time to allow students to apply what they have learned and receive individual support and critiques from this wonderful teacher. Originally from the Soviet Union, Jack began his artistic training at the age of twelve when he entered the School of Painting for Young Artists in Soviet Armenia. He was later accepted at the Apramhamian Art Studio where he was schooled in traditional techniques for painting from life using conceptual and technical methods of Spanish, Russian, and French Impressionism. Known for his vibrant colors, his expressive and free brushwork, Jack's paintings are in numerous galleries on the east coast and in the collections of the Armenian Library and Museum of America. Participants wishing to use mediums other than paint should consult with Jack prior to the class. A materials list is available. To register contact Katie Swatland katie.swatland@gmail.com.

A former student of Richard Schmid, and former teacher at the Palette & Chisel in Chicago, Diane Rath, returns to Village Arts this spring for another exciting painting workshop. Expect this 4-day workshop to be packed with her most recent new learnings and insights. Always an exuberant teacher, Diane is eager to share her knowledge in helping others to find joy and to be the best painters they can be. A materials list is available.

This class is an ongoing exploration of the fundamental principles of painting and illusion- making. Each year we focus on different aspects of this exciting journey. It is a combination of exercises and personal paintings that will help unlock the subtleties of and beauty in each student’s work. This is about how to strive for excellence. The goal is to gain mastery of the fundamentals of all picture making: values, drawing, color, composition, paint handling and their infinite interactions. The lessons are designed to give a deep appreciation and mastery of these principles and each lesson is designed to provide problem solving strategies so when working alone solutions can be found to the many challenges of painting. It is through understanding that paintings become easier and more accomplished. This is a student-based class therefore we can be flexible to address concerns of the individuals in the class. All levels can benefit from increased understanding of these traditional techniques. A materials list and information on a monthly payment plan are available upon request. Dates: Sept. 15, Oct. 6, Nov. 10, Dec.1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar, 1, Apr. 5, May 3, (Jun. 7, make-up snow day). Contact Peter Granucci <granucci@worldpath.net> for materials list or for questions while Village Arts is closed for vacation. Students are welcomed to join any time of the year.

The Putney Painters are a group of dedicated painters, many who have been painting with Richard and Nancy for the past 6-7 years. Their work can be seen at the Village Arts Gallery at The Putney Inn, 7 days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.. Sorry, this is an invitation-only group. Occasional Plein Air Days are offered throughout the year to paint or observe the Putney Painters. If you are not on our email list, contact Penelope <villarts@sover.net>.

Peripheral Seeing is a class for intermediate and advanced artists who wish to master the structure of head, neck and shoulders. The class is designed for painters who have some understanding of color mixing and form. Ongoing study will include: Anatomy of head, neck, shoulders, setting up and lighting the model, measuring techniques, simplifying shadows, breaking head and shoulders into simple shapes, mixing flesh tones and understanding the temperature of light and shadow. As the group gains experience, participants will take turns setting the model for the portrait session. This monthly group will include demos, individualized instruction, constructive criticism and future shows of student work. Space Limited to 10.

Casey Baugh was born in 1984 to Jerry and Angie Baugh in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Baugh’s earliest art instruction came around the age of four from his father and aunt who were artists by hobby. This nurturing, along with Baugh’s early interest in art, gave him the strong foundation and motivation that would allow him to produce and sell professional work by the age of 13. At age 14, Baugh won his first regional competition and by age 17, he had won his first national competition. With no formal training, Baugh continued to educate himself by studying the work of other accomplished artists. In the spring of 2004, he conducted his first workshop at the Village Arts of Putney in Vermont. Now, at age 22, Baugh has made two television appearances and won numerous awards including the cover competition for American Artists Drawing Magazine. Baugh believes that good art “requires a distinct idea and a thorough knowledge of the language [of art] by which to communicate it. A good artist always has something to say, but truly great artists have obtained the ability to say it through experience and sheer determination.” It is with this mind-set that Baugh is doing work comparable to artists three times his age and has continued to conduct workshops, offer demon. Contact class monitor Andrea Schiedler for registration <paintputney@yahoo.com>.

Village Arts of Putney again welcomes Albert Handell and Anita Louise West for another weeklong plein air summer workshop for pastelists and oil painters in July! (*A special invitation is being extended to artists who attend this workshop to stay for a 6th day for a Plein Air Paintout with Albert, Louise, Richard Schmid, Nancy Guzik and The Putney Painters! See more details below.)

This outdoor painting workshop will be an intensive, rewarding and fun week of study and painting with Master Artist Albert Handell. The workshop is geared toward the serious student of the landscape who has experience working in pastels, oils, or water media. Albert Handell co-teaches his workshops with his wife – artist/teacher/co-author, Anita Louise West, and students of all levels are welcome. This workshop begins Monday at 9:30a.m. with a presentation by Albert and Anita. They will explain the schedule for the coming week and review the basics of outdoor painting including materials, portability, and outdoor lighting conditions. This meeting, as well as critiques during the week, will be at the workshop studio at The Village Arts of Putney. For your convenience, the studio will open at 9:00 AM. You are urged to come early. The presentation will begin promptly at 9:30 AM.

EVERY MORNING during the workshop, Mr. Handell will give a demonstration. In the afternoon, he and Anita will give individual help to each artist while painting at one of several special locations. On Friday there will be an in-depth critique of every individuals work, including paintings done during the workshop, as well as previous work. (Bring your photos, slides, or originals). You will receive specific recommendations based on that overview.

ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED and spaces in the workshop fill up quickly. To reserve your space, please email Mr. Handell at alberthandell@msn.com, or call him directly at his studio (505)983-8373. The cost of a one-week workshop is $575.00, and a nonrefundable deposit of $100.00 is required. Registration and payment for the 6^th Day is made directly with Penelope Simpson at Village Arts of Putney (802)387-8548.

In the past two years, Albert & Anita and Richard & Nancy have brought their two painting groups together to celebrate the joys of plein air painting and old friendships. The first year involved a lovely day of Plein Air painting out in the meadows, and last year Albert and Richard did a demonstration duel of painting together that was a joy for everyone. There was also a surprise special evening presentation by Nancy Guzik of her new DVD, An Afternoon With Nancy, followed by a delightful discussion on art with Richard, Nancy, Albert and Anita. We are not sure what the foursome will plan this July, but we know it will be full of learning and entertainment! This is an invitation-only day for participants in Albert and Anita’s workshop. To register for this day, contact Village Arts after you have enrolled with Albert for his workshop. The cost for Saturday is $35.00 and covers snacks, drinks and a picnic luncheon. Please send a check made payable to Village Arts of Putney, 114 Westminster Road, Putney, VT 05346. See lodging at www.VillageArtsofPutney.com.

Contact Penelope at 802.387.8548 or email her at villarts@sover.net for any other questions.

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