Spend a week here — or several — and engage in workshops that blend focused , hands-on art making with critical feedback that will fuel your inspiration and practice throughout the year . painting / drawing skill levels :
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Make , reflect , consider , engage — these are all critical elements of the painting and drawing workshops at Anderson Ranch . We provide a truly inspiring environment in the bright , lofty , naturally-lit Wyly Painting & Drawing Building where students can explore and expand their practice . Anderson Ranch fosters an extraordinary collective of painters , one that evokes new perspectives , new skills , and a new community of friends and fellow artists .
The painting and drawing team has selected an excellent scope of summer 2017 workshops , blending fresh content , innovative concepts , and critical engagement for artists of all levels . Painting and drawing guest faculty are exceptional artists and educators who aim to build upon your technical knowledge and provide inspiration for developing a studio practice .
Our facilities are open with round-the-clock studio access . Essential support materials are always available , including easels , work tables , rolling palettes , odorless solvents , a wide range of hand and power tools , computers , wi-fi , printing , scanning and projection capabilities .
Spend a week here — or several — and engage in workshops that blend focused , hands-on art making with critical feedback that will fuel your inspiration and practice throughout the year . painting / drawing skill levels :
Open to All – Students of any skill and knowledge level .
Level I – Students have very limited experience or none at all . Classes usually start with a full day of basic instruction .
Level II – Students have basic knowledge of 2-D art making including form , negative space , value and line .
Level III – Students have formal training in critical issues of 2-D art making , experience with public critiques and a solid portfolio of their artwork .
Level IV – Students have advanced skill and knowledge of painting and drawing . Students are highly motivated and self-directed , have a minimum of five years experience in their field and have multiple portfolios of their artwork . A portfolio review is required for admittance to some Level IV classes .
INTENSIVES – Multi-week programs designed for artists of varying skill levels to immerse themselves in the studio practice of their choice while working alongside established faculty .
Contact Artistic Director Elizabeth Ferrill with questions at 970 / 923-3181 x236 or Studio Coordinator Josh Meier at 970 / 923-3181 x241 . painting & drawing 31