"Beatlemania" Mixed Media/Painting Workshop for Kids (ages 10-14)

WHAT: "Beatlemania" Mixed Media/Painting Workshop for Kids (ages 10-14) 

WHEN: June 25, 2014 – Wednesday - 10am till 3:00 pm

WHERE: Jean Wenner Studio

HOW MUCH: Cost: $40 per student (Includes ALL art supplies) (Payment by personal check or PayPal).

WHAT ELSE: Workshop limited to 12 artists (The roster for this workshop will consist of the first twelve names with email address signed in the comments section of this post... extra names will be added in order on waiting list.) 

* Students need to bring a packed lunch to eat in the studio.

This GROOVY workshop will allow for your young artist's individual creativity to flow. Students will work with various items (including old vinyl records) to produce a GROOVY piece of artwork. They are not limited to creating a "Beatles" topic... but their work will have a 1960's Pop Art feel.

• Creativity
• Pop Art
• Working with various objects and mediums
• Collage
• Color mixing
• Brushwork
• Value
• Form
• Design

Students will walk away from this workshop with a GROOVY piece of "Mixed Media" artwork and a better understanding how various objects and mediums can relate to design.

ALL workshops (except plein air locations) will be held in the Jean Wenner Studio at the Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540... Just across the street from the "Freedom Fountain."  

"Famous Landmarks: The Blarney Castle, Blarney, Ireland" Painting Workshop for Kids (ages 10-14) BOOKED

This Workshop is BOOKED... Waiting list is now being compiled. 

WHAT: "Famous Landmarks: The Blarney Castle, Blarney, Ireland" Painting Workshop for

Kids (ages 10-14)

WHEN: July 16, 2014 – Wednesday - 10am till 3:00 pm

WHERE: Jean Wenner Studio

HOW MUCH: Cost: $40 per student (Includes ALL art supplies) (Payment by personal check or PayPal).

WHAT ELSE: Workshop limited to 12 artists (The roster for this workshop will consist of the first twelve names with email address signed in the comments section of this post... extra names will be added in order on waiting list.) 

* Students need to bring a packed lunch to eat in the studio.

This painting lesson will highlight the beautiful Blarney Castle in County Cork, Ireland. Students will learn the legend of the Blarney Stone and other Irish lore as Bernie entertains them with his stories from Ireland as they paint. In this workshop, students will learn important art elements and skills prevalent in the landscape like:

• Composition and the "Rule of Thirds"
• Linear perspective (horizon line, vanishing point, etc)
• Aerial (atmospheric) perspective 
• Color mixing
• Brushwork
• Value
• Form

Students will walk away from this workshop with a better understanding of "how" to paint a landscape plus their own "Blarney Castle" masterpiece.

ALL workshops (except plein air locations) will be held in the Jean Wenner Studio at the Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540... Just across the street from the "Freedom Fountain."  

"Famous Landmarks: The Eiffel Tower, Paris, France" Painting Workshop for Kids (ages 10-14)

WHAT: "Famous Landmarks: The Eiffel Tower, Paris, France" Painting Workshop for Kids (ages 10-14)

WHEN: July 9, 2014 – Wednesday - 10am till 3:00 pm

WHERE: Jean Wenner Studio

HOW MUCH: Cost: $40 per student (Includes ALL art supplies) (Payment by personal check or PayPal).

WHAT ELSE: Workshop limited to 12 artists (The roster for this workshop will consist of the first twelve names with email address signed in the comments section of this post... extra names will be added in order on waiting list.) 

* Students need to bring a packed lunch to eat in the studio.

This painting lesson will highlight the beautiful Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. We will paint in the impressionism style made famous in this city in the late 1800's. In this workshop, students will learn important art elements and skills prevalent in the landscape like:

• Composition and the "Rule of Thirds"
• Linear perspective (horizon line, vanishing point, etc)
• Aerial (atmospheric) perspective 
• Color mixing
• Brushwork
• Value
• Form

Students will walk away from this workshop with a better understanding of "how" to paint a landscape plus their own "Eiffel Tower" masterpiece.

ALL workshops (except plein air locations) will be held in the Jean Wenner Studio at the Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540... Just across the street from the "Freedom Fountain."  

Mommy and Me "I Scream for Ice Cream" Workshop for Kids (age 4-6 years)

WHAT: Mommy (or Daddy) and Me "I Scream for Ice Cream" Workshop for Kids (age 4-6 years)

WHEN: July 15, 2014 – Tuesday - 9:00 am - 11:00 am

WHERE: Jean Wenner Studio

HOW MUCH: Cost: $25 for one parent and child total... (Includes ALL art supplies) (Payment by personal check or PayPal).

WHAT ELSE: Workshop limited to 6 young artists (The roster for this workshop will consist of the first six names with email address signed in the comments section of this post... extra names will be added in order on waiting list.) 

Moms (or Dads) will draw out their special ice cream dessert on canvas and have fun as they paint their masterpiece with their young artist. Then we end this special workshop with an ice cream treat from Bernie!

Emphasis will be placed on the art elements of line, color, and shape. Young artists will learn:

• Shape based drawing techniques.
• Primary and Secondary Colors and their applications.
• Mixing colors.

ALL workshops (except plein air locations) will be held in the Jean Wenner Studio at the Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540... Just across the street from the "Freedom Fountain."  

"I Scream for Ice Cream" Painting Workshop for Kids (age 7-9 years)

WHAT: "I Scream for Ice Cream" Painting Workshop for Kids (age 7-9 years)

WHEN: July 15, 2014  
Tuesday - Noon till 3:00pm  

WHERE: Jean Wenner Studio, Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540... Just across the street from the "Freedom Fountain."

HOW MUCH: Cost: $30 per student (Includes ALL art supplies) (Payment by personal check or PayPal).

WHAT ELSE: Workshop limited to 10 young artists (The roster for this workshop will consist of the first ten names with email address signed in the comments section of this post... extra names will be added in order on waiting list.) 

Students will draw out their special ice cream dessert on canvas and have fun as they paint their masterpiece. Then we end this special workshop with an ice cream treat from Bernie!

Emphasis will be placed on the art elements of line, color, value, form, and shape. Young artists will learn:

• Shape based drawing techniques.
• Primary and Secondary Colors and their applications.
• Mixing colors.
• Value
• Form

ALL workshops (except plein air locations) will be held in the Jean Wenner Studio at the Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540... Just across the street from the "Freedom Fountain."  

"One Fish, Two Fish" Painting Workshop for Kids (age 7-9 years)

WHAT: "One Fish, Two Fish" Painting Workshop for Kids (age 7-9 years)

WHEN: July 8, 2014  

Tuesday - Noon till 3:00pm  

WHERE: Jean Wenner Studio, Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540... Just across the street from the "Freedom Fountain."

HOW MUCH: Cost: $30 per student (Includes ALL art supplies) (Payment by personal check or PayPal).

WHAT ELSE: Workshop limited to 10 young artists (The roster for this workshop will consist of the first ten names with email address signed in the comments section of this post... extra names will be added in order on waiting list.) 

Bernie will read "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" by Dr. Seuss to start off this fun workshop. Students will draw out their subjects on canvas and have fun as they paint their colorful fishes.

Emphasis will be placed on the art elements of line, color, value, form, and shape. Young artists will learn:

• Shape based drawing techniques.
• Primary and Secondary Colors and their applications.
• Mixing colors.
• Value
• Form

ALL workshops (except plein air locations) will be held in the Jean Wenner Studio at the Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540... Just across the street from the "Freedom Fountain."  

"Lighthouse" Painting Workshop for Kids (age 7-9 years)

WHAT: "Lighthouse" Painting Workshop for Kids (age 7-9 years)

WHEN: June 23, 2014  
Monday - Noon till 3:00pm  

WHERE: Jean Wenner Studio, Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540... Just across the street from the "Freedom Fountain."

HOW MUCH: Cost: $30 per student (Includes ALL art supplies) (Payment by personal check or PayPal).

WHAT ELSE: Workshop limited to 10 young artists (The roster for this workshop will consist of the first ten names with email address signed in the comments section of this post... extra names will be added in order on waiting list.) 

Students will draw out their seascape scene on canvas and have fun as they paint their Lighthouse masterpiece.

Emphasis will be placed on the art elements of line, color, value, form, and shape. Young artists will learn:

• Shape based drawing techniques.
• Primary and Secondary Colors and their applications.
• Mixing colors.
• Value
• Form

ALL workshops (except plein air locations) will be held in the Jean Wenner Studio at the Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540... Just across the street from the "Freedom Fountain."  

"Plein Air" Workshop for Boys (ages 8-16)

"Plein Air" Workshop for Boys (ages 8-16)

June 17, 2014 – Tuesday - 10am-3pm -  
(one day - seven students) 

Richard Ray Park at the Jacksonville Commons.... meet at the Flags by parking lot 

Cost $40 per artist. BOOKED


HOW MUCH: Cost: $40 per student (Includes ALL art supplies) (Payment by personal check, cash, or PayPal).

WHAT ELSE: Workshop limited to 7 artists (The roster for this workshop will consist of the first seven names with email address signed in the comments section of this post... extra names will be added in order on waiting list.) 

Materials: All materials will be provided by Bernie including drinking water.

Items children need to bring: Packed lunch… Students will need to bring a packed lunch and snack everyday. We will have lunch on location everyday as a group and discuss art as we dine. Students will need a hat to shield the sun plus sunscreen and bug spray.

* Students need to bring a packed lunch to eat on location. (Bernie will have a cooler with water at the site.)

* Students will need a hat, sunscreen lotion, and wear comfortable cloths that will get paint on them. :) 

Workshop Concept: Introduce the longstanding tradition of painting “en plein aire”… the French term literally translates “in open air”… to children while teaching them some basic building blocks to capturing the landscape in paint. Students will be introduced to values, composition, linear and aerial perspective, and basic color theory while working with a limited palette of colors. They will practice the importance of thumbnail sketches and capture a colorful landscape painting outside on location by workshops end. All materials for these exercises and paintings are provided by Onslow Art Expressions so the student need only supply the eagerness to learn and have fun.


Students will learn important art elements and skills like:

• Composition (Rule of Thirds)
• Linear perspective
• Aerial (atmospheric) perspective
• Brushwork
• Painting on location from life and direct observation
• Editing a scene for essentials
• Focal point

  

"Plein Air" Workshop for Girls (ages 8-14)

"Plein Air" Workshop for Girls (ages 8-14)

June 18, 2014 – Wednesday - 10am-3pm -  
(one day - seven students) 

Richard Ray Park at the Jacksonville Commons.... meet at the Flags by parking lot 

Cost $40 per artist. BOOKED


HOW MUCH: Cost: $40 per student (Includes ALL art supplies) (Payment by personal check, cash, or PayPal).

WHAT ELSE: Workshop limited to 7 artists (The roster for this workshop will consist of the first seven names with email address signed in the comments section of this post... extra names will be added in order on waiting list.) 

Materials: All materials will be provided by Bernie including drinking water.

Items children need to bring: Packed lunch… Students will need to bring a packed lunch and snack everyday. We will have lunch on location everyday as a group and discuss art as we dine. Students will need a hat to shield the sun plus sunscreen and bug spray.

* Students need to bring a packed lunch to eat on location. (Bernie will have a cooler with water at the site.)

* Students will need a hat, sunscreen lotion, and wear comfortable cloths that will get paint on them. :) 

Workshop Concept: Introduce the longstanding tradition of painting “en plein aire”… the French term literally translates “in open air”… to children while teaching them some basic building blocks to capturing the landscape in paint. Students will be introduced to values, composition, linear and aerial perspective, and basic color theory while working with a limited palette of colors. They will practice the importance of thumbnail sketches and capture a colorful landscape painting outside on location by workshops end. All materials for these exercises and paintings are provided by Onslow Art Expressions so the student need only supply the eagerness to learn and have fun.


Students will learn important art elements and skills like:

• Composition (Rule of Thirds)
• Linear perspective
• Aerial (atmospheric) perspective
• Brushwork
• Painting on location from life and direct observation
• Editing a scene for essentials
• Focal point

  

"One Point Perspective Drawing" Class (age 9-14 years)

"One Point Perspective Drawing" Class (age 9-14 years) 

June 23, 2014 - Monday – 9am until 11am 

Jean Wenner Studio, Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540... Just across the street from the "Freedom Fountain."  
Cost $25 per artist - Limit 8 young artists.

These lessons are designed to train the eye and hand of the student to draw objects in linear perspective. Students will learn about the horizon line, vanishing point, over-lapping, size progression, convergence, and composition.

Linear Perspective... a mathematical system for representing three dimensional objects and space on a two-dimensional surface by means of intersecting lines that are drawn vertically and horizontally and that 
radiate from one point (one-point perspective), two points (two-point perspective), or several points on a horizon line as perceived 
by a viewer imagined in an arbitrarily fixed position. 



Cost is $25 per class per artist 

Class limit: 8 artists (age 9-14) (The roster for this workshop will consist of the first eight names with email address signed in the comments section of this post... extra names will be added in order on waiting list.) 


Students will need the following materials... 

• Graphite Pencils
• Box of Assorted Color Pencils
• Eraser
• 1 ruler
• Pencil sharpener
• Sketch book (approximately 9x12")

"Two Point Perspective Drawing" Class (age 9-14 years)

"Two Point Perspective Drawing" Class (age 9-14 years) 

July 8, 2014 - Tuesday – 9am until 11am 

Jean Wenner Studio, Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540... Just across the street from the "Freedom Fountain."  

Cost $25 per artist - Limit 8 young artists.

These lessons are designed to train the eye and hand of the student to draw objects in linear perspective. Students will learn about the horizon line, vanishing point, over-lapping, size progression, convergence, and composition.

Linear Perspective... a mathematical system for representing three dimensional objects and space on a two-dimensional surface by means of intersecting lines that are drawn vertically and horizontally and that 
radiate from one point (one-point perspective), two points (two-point perspective), or several points on a horizon line as perceived 
by a viewer imagined in an arbitrarily fixed position. 


Cost is $25 per class per artist 

Class limit: 8 artists (age 9-14) (The roster for this workshop will consist of the first eight names with email address signed in the comments section of this post... extra names will be added in order on waiting list.) 


Students will need the following materials... 

• Graphite Pencils
• Box of Assorted Color Pencils
• Eraser
• 1 ruler
• Pencil sharpener
• Sketch book (approximately 9x12")

Our trip to the Normandy Coast of France... July 3, 2013.

Well not exactly... but we did paint the Cliffs of Etretat on the Normandy Coast for our "French Seascape" Painting Workshop for Kids. These young artists did an awesome job on their paintings!

Be sure to check out all the photos HERE...

 

Sturgeon City Art Institute with Bernie Rosage

Another GREAT Kids Workshop!

These (5th to 7th grade) kids did an awesome job in the "Italian Landscape for Kids" painting workshop today... check out their work in the STUDENT GALLERY link.

Master Study: Jacob van Ruisdael

"Wheat Fields"
Jacob van Ruisdael
circa 1670

I love to study old and new masters of art. As an art instructor, I teach their techniques and styles to my students to help them gain a better understanding of fine art and develop technical skill.  Often I will cover old masters' paintings (but usually change it up a bit) to learn something from them myself. I varied this Jacob van Ruisdael painting "Wheat Fields" as a cloud study. Jacob van Ruisdael (1628-1682) is one of my favorite Dutch landscape painters from the17th century.

I started this as an old masters painting demo for my 5th grade art classes at Carolina Forest International Elementary when I was filling in for the art teacher while she was on maternity leave. While in between spring and summer semesters at ECU... I finally got a chance to finish it yesterday. Here is my cover of van Ruisdael's "Wheat Fields."

In Art,
Bernie

"Wheat Fields" by Bernie Rosage Jr. after Jacob van Ruisdael
8 3/4"x14 1/2" oil on linen
2013

Onslow Art Expression art students represented in the "Freedom Fountain" Exhibit

Bernie and several of his art students will have paintings on exhibit at the Council for the Arts "Freedom Fountain" Exhibit from May 5 - 25, 2013. Opening Reception, Sunday, May 5th from 2:30-4:00pm. Drop by the Council and see this special show. Several students' work is shown in this video produced by G10 for the city of Jacksonville.

Freedom Fountain Art Exhibit from City of Jacksonville NC on Vimeo.

Onslow Art Expressions Artists Represented:

Bailey Stocker
Johnnie Shane
Betty Brittian
Linda Haley
Connie Wenner
Barbara Soos
Curtiss Russell
Sue Murphy
Ruth Casey
Olivia Rosage
Bernie Rosage Sr
Bernie Rosage Jr.

 

 

Bernie and his Onslow Art Expression's artists, the Onslow Outdoor Painters Society (OOPS), and other local artists create artwork for the Council for the Arts. May 2013 exhibit centered around Jacksonville's newest landmark, the Freedom Fountain. Check out this video...

 

 

 

All day "Impressionistic" Workshop by Bernie for adults May 18th at the Council for the Arts.

"Spend the Day with Claude Monet" Workshop

Presented by the

Council for the Arts

Instructor: Bernie Rosage Jr. of Onslow Art Expressions

Workshop Department: Studio

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013 ~ 10am until 3pm

Media: Acrylic or Oil Paints

Level: Beginner and Intermediate

Workshop Fee: $15 per student… The CFTA is helping fund this special workshop.

Class Size: Limited to 10 adults

Location: Jean Wenner Studio, Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540.

Materials: Bring a packed lunch… we’ll have lunch in the studio. Bring materials listed below for whatever medium you plan to use (Easels will be provided).

Oil Painters List: Assorted Bristle style brushes, odorless mineral spirits, container for oms, mixing palette, rags or paper towels, two 11x14” canvases, and paints - Titanium White, Cadmium Red (or Vermillion), Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue, Sap Green, and Dioxazine Purple.

Acrylics Painters List: Assorted Bristle style brushes, water container, mixing palette, paper towels, two 11x14” canvases, and paints - Titanium White, Cadmium Red (or Vermillion), Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue, Sap Green (or Hooker’s Green), and Dioxazine Purple.

Workshop Details: This one day workshop will introduce the students to the "Father of Impressionism," Claude Monet. Artist/instructor, Bernie Rosage Jr., will dress in circa 1880 attire and give an interactive living history program as he portrays a middle aged Claude Monet. He will share art history from the Impressionist Art Movement and talk about Claude Monet's contributions and unique painting style. This workshop is more than a living history program, the main focus is painting in the style of Impressionism. Bernie (aka Monet) will teach students the impressionistic style as they paint a finished painting in the style made famous by Monet. The workshop is designed for beginning and intermediate artists using the mediums of oils and/or acrylics. Bernie’s step-by-step approach and individual attention makes this workshop perfect for beginning artists but challenging enough for intermediates. This unique workshop allows the students to witness art history through one of the art world's most important figures plus paint in the style of one of the world's most influential art movements... Impressionism!

"Pop Art" is COOL!

I had a great time today with these young artists...thank you for letting me teach them again! Check out their cool "Pop Art" paintings and photos from the workshop.... HERE.

Bailey paints "Teddy with Hat"

I had a great art lesson today with Bailey. She painted her favorite bear, "Teddy," wearing one of her COOL hats! Check out the photod from today's lesson HERE...