ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS

AUGUST 5, 2024

This class is for anyone who wants to learn to paint in acrylics or has learned the basics on their own and would like to continue to hone their skills. We will explore the tips and tricks to acrylic painting. Acrylic paints offer a wide variety of ways to apply paint and you will learn about glazing, mediums to extend your supply of paint, add texture or extend the drying time.

What to bring: Small tabletop easel, acrylic paints (the best you can afford for the best pigment color!): Titanium White, Unbleached Titanium, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadium Orange, Cadmium Red Light & Cadmium Red Medium (Hue), Cobalt Blue (Hue), Cerulean, Phthalo, & Ultramarine Blues, Mars Black, , Burnt Sienna and Yellow Ochre. Brushes: variety large to small: round, filbert and flats, a small detail brush (man made fibers are fine). Palette knife. Matte Acrylic Painting Medium, pad of disposable palette paper, a pencil, eraser, ruler, masking tape. Bring either Canvas paper, Primed canvas panels, or Pre-stretched primed canvas. Size should be no larger than 12" x 12". Two containers for water to clean your brushes, rag or paper towels. 

Class starts: Monday August 5th, 2024, for 8 weeks from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. No class on Labor Day. Fee is $180.00, no refunds. A maximum of 6 students will be admitted so sign up early to hold your spot.

To hold your spot: Please mail a check directly to: Revelle Taillon, 26 West Pine Street, Plaistow, NH 03865. For more information and to see if this class is full, call 603-548-6694 or email Revelle at rtaillon@comcast.net. Revelle Taillon is a member of the Seacoast Artist Association in Exeter, NH. She holds a BFA from University of Lowell, Lowell, MA, and has won regional and national awards. Her blog has samples of her artwork and techniques: http://revelleimagemaker.blogspot.com. She has been teaching for over 12 years. 

Class taught at Seacoast Artist Association

130 Water Street,Exeter, NH, (603) 778-8856

http://seacoastartist.org/events/

 Learn to Draw Class starts October 16, 2023

Give yourself or your loved one the gift of Learning to Draw!

Anyone can learn to draw with the tools I will teach you & practice. Learn to break down objects into their basic elements and shapes, see their edges, positive & negative space, & perspective. Blind contour drawing will enhance your understanding of how to draw what you are looking at, in a realistic manner quickly! Learn how to add convincing shading to objects based on light direction and contour, so your drawings won't look flat. Create drawings that you will be proud to share or give as gifts.

CLASS STARTS 

Monday, October 16, 2023, and is for 8 weeks, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, cost is $170.00. No refunds. Minimum students 3, maximum students 8.

TO HOLD YOUR SPOT

Please mail a check directly to: Revelle Taillon, 26 West Pine Street, Plaistow, NH 03865. For more information, and to see if there is room left in this class, call 603-548-6694 or email rtaillon@comcast.net. A percentage of each tuition is donated to the Seacoast Artist Association. Information is also available at the Seacoast Artist Association website: http://seacoastartist.org

WHAT TO BRING

Black fine tip markers such as Staedtler pigment liners, 3 colored markers or colored pencils (any colors), 9" x 12" Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Pad, kneaded eraser, white plastic eraser, paper blending stumps, a 12 piece set of drawing pencils with both B and H pencils, a 12 inch 30°-60° clear triangle to learn perspective.

Classes will be taught by Revelle Taillon, a member of the Seacoast Artist Association in Exeter, NH. She holds a BFA from ULowell and has won regional and national awards. 

Learn to Draw

Mondays, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, starting October 16, 2023

Instructor, Revelle Taillon, rtaillon@comcast.net

Class is held at Seacoast Artist Association

130 Water Street, Exeter, NH

http://seacoastartist.org

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 COLORED PENCIL CLASS

This class is for students who want to learn to draw with colored pencils or just want a class to practice and improve your skills. Explore various techniques in colored pencil: preserving highlights, creating volume, building layers of color, mixing for dark rich colors, creating interesting backgrounds, new highlighting techniques. You will work from photos and improve your own personal technique and style. Come meet new friends and see samples of colored pencil artwork from around the globe!

What to bring: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils (minimum 36 pencil set), battery operated pencil sharpener, kneaded eraser, hard white eraser, 2B pencil, colorless blender pencil or marker #1 long liner paint brush (for whiskers and hairs).

Some great papers to work on like: Canson Mi-Teintes, Stonehenge, Strathmore, Colourfix Sanded Papers. Choose a variety of colors, not just white. Check them out online at www.dickblick.com for great prices. Other great surfaces for colored pencil are hot pressed watercolor paper, vellum bristol board. DO NOT BUY MIXED MEDIA PAPER. IT DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH TOOTH FOR COLORED PENCILS.

Class starts: Monday, May 23, 2022, and runs for eight weeks, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (No class on Labor Day). Fee is $160.00. A maximum or 8 students will be admitted so sign up early to hold a spot. A minimum of 3 students is required to hold class.

To hold your spot: Please mail a check directly to: Revelle Taillon, 26 West Pine Street, Plaistow, NH 03865. For more information and to see if this class is full, call 603-548-6694 or email Revelle at rtaillon@comcast.net.

Revelle Taillon holds a BFA from University of Lowell, Lowell, MA, and has won regional and national awards. She is a member of the Seacoast Artist Association. Her blog has samples of her artwork and techniques: revelleimagemaker.blogspot.com. She has been teaching for over twelve years. 

Learn in a wonderful gallery setting, surrounded by beautiful artwork to inspire you!

DRAWING THE HUMAN HEAD
HAVE YOU wondered where you go wrong when you attempt to draw a face or a portrait? In this class you will start with drawing a real skull, and work you way up to the planes of the face. You’ll practice them in portrait, profile, and 3/4 view. Then we will add the skin, practice types of shading and learn to determine where the light is coming from and how that affects highlights and shadows. Then on to each part of the face: eyes, nose, lips, ears, and hair. Anyone can learn to draw the human head with the tools I will teach you. Learn how the parts of the head reflect each other, and understand how to see faces in a brand new way.
What to bring: A set of drawing pencils (soft and hard), a ruler,  9” x 12” Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Pad, kneaded eraser, white plastic eraser, blending stumps, a black Sharpie pen. Minimum class size is 3. Class size limited to 8.
Class starts: Monday, April 4th, 2022 and runs 8 weeks, 10:00 am~12:00 pm. Cost is $160.00. 
To hold your spot please mail a check directly to: Revelle Taillon, 26 West Pine Street, Plaistow, NH 03865. For more information and to see if there is space left in this class, please call 603-548-6694 or email Revelle at rtaillon@comcast.net. 
Class will be taught by Revelle Taillon, a member of the Seacoast Artist Association. She holds a BFA in graphic design and illustration from ULowell and has won regional and national awards. She’s been teaching 6 years. Her Blog has samples of her work and technique: www.revelleimagemaker.blogspot.com.
Revelle Taillon
Taillon Design
26 West Pine Street
Plaistow, NH 03865
603.382.3397
rtaillon@comcast.net

LEARN TO DRAW ANIMALS ART CLASS

Get out of the house this spring, 

meet new friends & learn to draw animals!

We will work from photos of various domestic & wild animals. Learn the secrets to creating great fur, hair, feet and feathers. Learn to break down animals into their basic elements and shapes, see their edges, notice positive & negative space and perspective. Blind contour drawing will enhance your understanding of how to render what you are looking at in a realistic manner quickly. Learn how to shade animals based on lighting and fur direction. And you will get a chance to bring in favorite photos of your pets to draw.

What to bring: Set of pencils (12, soft and hard leads), pencil sharpener, white plastic eraser, kneaded eraser and/or electric eraser. Drawing paper such as Strathmore. Minimum class size is 3. Class size limited to 7.

Class starts: Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 and runs 8 weeks, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Cost is $160.00. 

To hold your spot: Please mail a check directly to: Revelle Taillon, 26 West Pine Street, Plaistow, NH 03865. For more information and to see if this class is full, call 603-548-6694 or email Revelle at rtaillon@comcast.net. Revelle Taillon is a hanging member of the Seacoast Artist Association in Exeter, NH and Education Advisor on the board. She holds a BFA from the University of Lowell, Lowell, MA, and has won regional and national awards. 

Her blog has samples of her artwork and techniques: http://revelleimagemaker.blogspot.com. She has been teaching for over eight years. 

Classes will be taught by Revelle Taillon, a member of the Greater Haverhill Art Association and hanging member of the Seacoast Artist Association in Exeter, NH. She holds a BFA from ULowell and has won regional and national awards. She has been teaching for over 7 years. Her blog has samples of her artwork and techniques http://revelleimagemaker.blogspot.com.

Class is held at Seacoast Artist Association

130 Water Street, Exeter, NH

http://seacoastartist.org

LEARN TO DRAW WITH COLORED PENCILS

This class is for students who want to learn to draw with colored pencils or just want a class to practice more and improve your skills. Explore various techniques in colored pencil: preserving highlights, creating volume, building layers of color, mixing for dark rich colors, creating interesting backgrounds, new highlighting techniques. You will work from photos and improve your own personal technique and style. Learn to use watercolor color pencils for your backgrounds, and use Liquin for dissolving colored pencils. Come meet new friends and see samples of colored pencil artwork from around the globe.

What to bring: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils (minimum 36 pencil set), battery operated pencil sharpener, kneaded eraser, hard white eraser, 2B pencil, colorless blender pencil or marker. Get some great papers to work on like: Canson Mi-Teintes, Stonehenge, Strathmore, Colourfix Sanded Papers. Choose a variety of colors, not just white. Check them out online at www.dickblick.com for great prices. Other great surfaces for colored pencil are hot pressed watercolor paper, vellum bristol board and matte board.

Class starts: Tuesday, April 7th, 2020, and runs for eight weeks, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Fee is $160.00. A maximum or 8 students will be admitted so sign up early to hold a spot.

To hold your spot: Please mail a check directly to: Revelle Taillon, 26 West Pine Street, Plaistow, NH 03865. For more information and to see if this class is full, call 603-548-6694 or email Revelle at rtaillon@comcast.net. Revelle Taillon is a hanging member of the Seacoast Artist Association in Exeter, NH. She holds a BFA from University of Lowell, Lowell, MA, and has won regional and national awards. Her blog has samples of her artwork and techniques: revelleimagemaker.blogspot.com. She has been teaching for over eight years. 

Learn in a wonderful gallery setting, surrounded by all kinds of beautiful artwork to inspire you!

Class taught at Seacoast Artist Association

130 Water Street, Exeter, NH, (603) 778-8856

http://seacoastartist.org/events/

New Art Class for October 2018, Learn to Draw with Colored Pencils

This class is for students who want to learn to draw with colored pencils or just want a class to practice more and improve your skills. Explore various techniques in colored pencil: creating fur and feathers, preserving highlights to create volume, building layers of color, mixing for dark rich colors, creating interesting back-grounds, new highlighting techniques. You will work from photos and improve your own personal technique and style. Learn to use watercolor color pencils for your backgrounds, and use Liquin for dissolving colored pencils. Come meet new friends and see samples of colored pencil artwork from around the globe.

What to bring: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils (minimum 36 pencil set), battery operated pencil sharpener, kneaded eraser, hard white eraser, 2B pencil, colorless blender pencil or marker. Get some great papers to work on like: Canson Mi-Teintes, Stonehenge, Strathmore, Colourfix Sanded Papers & Duralar Matte (2 sided) Vellum. Choose a variety of colors, not just white. Check them out online at www.dickblick.com for great prices. Other great surfaces for colored pencil are hot pressed watercolor paper, vellum bristol board and matte board.

Class starts: Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018, and runs for eight weeks, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Fee is $160.00. A maximum or 8 students will be admitted so sign up early to hold a spot.

To hold your spot: Please mail a check directly to: Revelle Taillon, 26 West Pine Street, Plaistow, NH 03865. For more information and to see if this class is full, call 603-548-6694 or email Revelle at rtaillon@comcast.net. Revelle Taillon is a hanging member of the Seacoast Artist Association in Exeter, NH. She holds a BFA from University of Lowell, Lowell, MA, and has won regional and national awards. Her blog has samples of her artwork and techniques: revelleimagemaker.blogspot.com. She has been teaching for over six years. Home schooled teenagers are welcome in class w/ teacher approval. Contact Revelle about private art lessons for you or your child.

Class will be held at:
Seacoast Artists Association
130 Water Street, Exeter, NH
(603) 778-8856
www.seacoastartist.org