The Atelier Primer is a part-time program modeled after the Georgetown Atelier’s full time curriculum. It is a compressed sampling of the foundations introduced in the traditional 3 year atelier trajectory. Each 10-week term of this program builds off of the previous term and the program as a whole is encouraged to be taken many times over to continue to build momentum and skills without having to start at the beginning every time. Learn the classical foundations of drawing and painting from life: whether you’re a beginner interested in learning the techniques of observational drawing and painting, or you are an intermediate/advanced student who wants to improve or keep your skills sharp, the Atelier Primer is perfect for you.
This evening class is ideal for those who cannot attend classes during the day. Tuesday nights focus on skill building from still lifes, observational studies from plaster casts and master copies. Thursday nights we apply the same techniques to a live model. Led by instructor Riley Doyle, alumni and previous instructor of the full time Georgetown Atelier, the Atelier Primer is comprised of hands-on demos, lectures, and individual critiques.
The FALL TERM focuses on drawing and is the primary foundation laying term, where key concepts and techniques will be introduced and will be carried into all future study and practice.
The WINTER TERM focuses on monochromatic oil painting. It will reinforce all skills introduced in the previous term and add on the complexities of handling the medium of oil paint.
The SPRING TERM focuses on limited palette oil painting. We will take what we’ve learned from the previous two terms and add on the complexities of seeing and recording color information.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that anyone new to the Atelier Primer program begins in the Fall term. Please contact the registrar at rutzer.c@gageacademy to confirm your eligibility for the course.
This evening class is ideal for those who cannot attend classes during the day. Tuesday nights focus on skill building from still lifes, observational studies from plaster casts and master copies. Thursday nights we apply the same techniques to a live model. Led by instructor Riley Doyle, alumni and previous instructor of the full time Georgetown Atelier, the Atelier Primer is comprised of hands-on demos, lectures, and individual critiques.
The FALL TERM focuses on drawing and is the primary foundation laying term, where key concepts and techniques will be introduced and will be carried into all future study and practice.
The WINTER TERM focuses on monochromatic oil painting. It will reinforce all skills introduced in the previous term and add on the complexities of handling the medium of oil paint.
The SPRING TERM focuses on limited palette oil painting. We will take what we’ve learned from the previous two terms and add on the complexities of seeing and recording color information.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that anyone new to the Atelier Primer program begins in the Fall term. Please contact the registrar at rutzer.c@gageacademy to confirm your eligibility for the course.
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