The Hamden Art League, in cooperation with the Hamden Arts Commission, reminds the public about the following selection of art classes. For information and registration call Mimsie Coleman at the Arts Commission 287-2546 or HAL member Ruth Morrill 203-288-4251.  HAL publishes workshops to inform our membership and the public of opportunities to enhance their skills.  We do not sponsor the classes and are not responsible for program content.

Oils, Acrylics, Pastels   David Cain.
Dates: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011
Time: Tuesdays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Cost $120 Six classes
Place: Miller Library Community Room
Materials: The assortment of color, medium and support you normally use.

David's work in pastel has a lightness of touch and a delicate balancing of color. This is a loosely structured class where you may work in oil, acrylic or pastel from a class set-up, from one of David's photographs of the Connecticut landscape, or from a subject of your own choosing. Occasionally, weather permitting, the class will paint outside under natural light.
Send check made payable to David Cain to the Hamden Arts Commission,

2901 Dixwell Avenue

,

Hamden CT

06518.

Art Critiques with John Massimino

Dates: April 28, May 12, May 26, June 9 and June 23

Time: 1:30 – 3:20 pm

Place: Whitneyville Library (

125 Carleton Avenue

, off Putnam near

Whitney Avenue

)

Cost: $10 per session

John will be available to critique two or three samples of your artwork either completed or in

progress.  John's comments on the structure of a painting and his eye for pointing out those little adjustments are invaluable. You will learn not only from your own work but also from John's comments about the work of other participants.

The fee for the Hamden crits should be hand delivered to John at the beginning of each session.

For additional information contact Ruth Morrill at 203-288-4251.

Painting on Ceramic Tile, Platter or Plate. Instructor, Diane Manguilli
Dates/Time: Diane's Studio is open Tuesdays 11am - 2 pm. Monday and Thursday 7-10 pm. Drop-ins are welcome.
Place: 23 Crestway.(off

Sherman Ave.

)
Cost: $7.50 per class. Make checks payable following each lesson. Purchase of greenware, glazes, and firing of pieces is extra.

Diane offers individualized instruction in a relaxed, unstructured, free-form class situation. She does not offer the throwing or spinning of pottery, but a vast knowledge concerning the various paints and glazes used for painting on tiles, plates and other ceramic vessels.

For additional information call Diane's Ceramics at 203-288-7970.

Decorative Painting on Varied Surfaces offered by HAL member Beverly Girolomo, a Certified Dewberry One Stroke Instructor.
Place Classes are held at her home,

1086 West Woods Road

Dates/Time: Wednesdays from 12:30-2:30, and Thursdays from 6-8 pm.
Cost: $25 per class. Supplies are extra.
This is an easy and exciting way to begin to paint. From the very first class you will take home a decorative piece that will surprise and delight you. Tap into your unexplored artistic talent. For further information call 203-287-8506

Think Composition and Design   John Massimino
Dates: May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2011
Time: Mondays, 10:30 am-1:30 pm.
Place: Whitneyville Library. Directions above.
Cost: $165 for six classes.
This class is for intermediate and advanced artists and is limited to 14 artists.
Water based paints only for work in class. John's weekly worksheets offer a series of compelling compositional ideas that each student will test and interpret, thereby reinforcing the design ideas they suggest.  There will be ample time for John's kind, yet constructive criticism.
Materials: Water based colors only. Recommended palette: two different shades of red, yellow and blue, plus black and white.
Make checks payable to John Massimino and send them to the Hamden Arts Commission,

2901 Dixwell Avenue

. Hamden, CT 06518.

Plein Air Field Days

HAL Plein Air Painting Group for members and other interested artists. No charge.

Information: Ruth Morrill 203-288-4251 or Matty Dagradi, 203-397-8441.
Dates: Wednesdays, April 20 - June 22
Time: 10-1, No rain dates
Cost: No charge
Bring paints, chair or other sit-upon, canvas or watercolor pad, water or turpentine, munchies, bug repellent, etc. Call ahead to find out each week's painting location.