About this Event
Who am I? Who do I want to be? What is important to me as an artist?
Throughout history, self portraiture has been used to express emotion, values, and vulnerability. In this course, we will learn about all of those things and more as we create a series of self portraits and search for the things which make ourselves and our art unique. From the foundational skills used in realism to the loose brushwork in abstraction, we will experiment with a variety of methods of creation. This course is open to artists who create in two-dimensional media, including drawing, watercolor, pastel, and oil and acrylic painting.
When
Wednesdays 5p-7p
March 5, 12, 19
Where
This class will be indoors in our Dining Hall in the main Harwood Building; 1114 7th St. NW 87102.
Accessibility: Harwood is a 1925 registered historic building. The Dining Hall is fully ADA accessible, via a ramp to our main entrance. Access to the darkroom is limited. From our main entrance the darkroom is accessible via two sets of stairs; from a private entrance, available upon request, accessible via one set of stairs. General parking is available on the South side of the building in a lit lot; accessible parking is reserved in front of the main entrance. Armless chairs are available in the Dining Hall. Bathroom access is down the hall from the Dining Hall.
Who
YOU are welcome!
This class is open to adults ages 18 and up, teens under the age of 18 with parent permission (please email [email protected]). This workshop is appropriate for people of all experience levels.
What to Bring
Hello, everyone! Thank you so much for signing up for “The Self Portrait!” Below, I have compiled a list of materials needed for our class. Since the class is open to a variety of media, there are separate “mini” lists for each concentration; painting, pastels, pencil drawings, etc. The items under the “Everyone” list, however, include the bare minimum of materials to complete this course are required for every participant.
I also expect you to bring an open mind, a creative spirit, and a sense of humor! While we will be learning about technical skills and art history, the main focus of this class is to engage your unique perspective and find the “you” in each work you create.
If you have any additional questions about the materials list, please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected].
I can’t wait to get started!
-Molly
EVERYONE :
2B Pencil. This may be a mechanical pencil or a traditional one, but we will be using this to create thumbnail sketches for each project. If you have additional pencils and would like to bring those, then please feel free, but know that they are not necessary to participate in this class.
Eraser. Kneaded preferred, but the classic pink ones will work, too.
NOTE: The eraser on the back of your pencil will NOT be enough!
Charcoal Drawing Pad, 9x12 inches
. Sketchbook. Any size, any paper type. This will be where you do thumbnail sketches, execute drawing exercises, and complete optional homework assignments.
Willow Charcoal.
Compressed Charcoal.
Tabletop Mirror. Since we will be drawing from life for the first class, each student will need a mirror to see their own reflection.
Paper towels, rags, etc.
NOTE: Sprayable fixatives are NOT permitted. If you would like to protect your charcoal work from smudging, please be prepared to use another method of preservation while at class. If you would like to use the sprayable fixative at home, that is fine, but it is otherwise not allowed as part of this class.
PAINTERS :
Paint. Whether you’re working in oil, acrylic, watercolor, or gouache, please be sure to have a basic array of colors– the list below will prove sufficient, but if you prefer to use other colors, then please bring those along!
Burnt Umber
Prussian Blue
Alizarin Crimson
Yellow Ochre
Dioxizine Purple
Hooker’s Green
Mars Black
Titanium White
Solvents, if required.
Palette.
Paint Brushes.
Water Container, if required.
Canvas, panel, paper, or whatever kind of painting surface you prefer.
Soap or other brush cleaning materials.
PASTEL / COLORED PENCIL ARTISTS:
Pastels, pencils, etc.
Preferred drawing surface.
RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
Gloves. Nitrile gloves can be useful when handling work and protect the hands.
Unused Pizza Box or other flat cardboard box. May be used to transport wet paintings to and from class.
“Dry” paint brushes to use for blending charcoal.
Unique materials for mark-making. Toothbrushes, bottle brushes, paint scrapers– if you think it’ll work, bring it along!
Illness Policy
If you are feeling ill, please do not come to this class. This class is held in a large indoor space, participants are welcome to wear masks.
Questions?
If you have any questions please email [email protected]
Refund Policy
Class Fee refunds will be issued on a case-by-case basis, Harwood will retain a 10% administrative fee. Requests must be emailed to Hollie ([email protected]) at least ten days prior to the start date of the class.
The Class Fees will not be refunded if students request to withdraw from the workshop less than ten days before the start date of the class or after the class has begun.
If the class is canceled by Harwood Art Center for any reason, Harwood will offer you two options: either refund the Class Fee in full OR issue a class credit in the full amount paid to be used within a year towards a Harwood Art School workshop.
About the Teaching Artist :
Molly Goehring Burke (she/her/they) is a multi-disciplinary artist, curator, and designer. She has been featured in the New Mexico Painter’s Exhibition in Las Vegas, NM. As of Fall, 2024, she has been awarded the Albuquerque Arts Hub Fellowship.
Instagram : @mollpaints Website : www.mollygoehringburke.my.canva.site
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Harwood Art Center, 1114 7th Street Northwest, Albuquerque, United States
USD 120.00 to USD 150.00
