Description

The Craft of Watercolor is a a two week long workshop to be held at the Aegean Center on the island of Paros, Greece from June 10 to June 24, 2012.

The workshop will focus on methods of developing watercolor painting through observation and with an emphasis on formal painting and drawing techniques.

From quick and spontaneous ink sketches to finished and developed paintings there is a range of watercolor painting approaches.

Students will meet every day to study basic watercolor fundamentals and to further their understanding of handling the fluidity, transparency and versatility of the medium.The core color concepts of tone, temperature and intensity will be explored as well as the study of color theory by focusing upon the mixing of color physically and optically through manipulating and layering of paint.

As drawing is integral to the structure and design of watercolor, students will study basic drawing concepts, specifically how tone, brush stroke and line can convey form, space, light, shadow and texture. Over the course of the program, lessons will concentrate on the formal compositional and expressive qualities of a developed painting. In order to experiment and practice in the course lessons students will also have frequent opportunites for organized plein air (open air) painting excursions around the island of Paros.

Along with excursions around various parts of Paros there will also be sessions to paint and draw from a model. The course will hold group critiques to provide feedback and discourse on each participants' works. The program will also offer scheduled talks and lectures from visiting professors. At the end of the two week session the course will conclude with an exhibition of student works at the Aegean Center.

The Craft of Watercolor is limited to eight participants. We welcome all skill levels.

Highlights

The Greek island of Paros is an ideal setting for the study of outdoor watercolor painting. Participants will engage in open air painting in order to paint from and interpret the island's landscape, seascape and skyscape.

Participants of the Craft of Watercolor workshop will stay in personal apartments in Paroikia, the main port town of Paros. The apartments are a ten minute walk or just a short bus ride away from the Aegean Center school.

Students will each stay in their own fully furnished apartment complete with a kitchenette, refrigerator, air conditioner and personal bathroom. Sheets, towels and basic kitchen gear are supplied.

The apartments are near a grocery market as well as many restaurants and tavernas. They are located just minutes away from ancient monuments to Paros and only steps away from the Aegean sea.

The Aegean Center for the Fine Arts, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Art/fine Arts
• Arts
• Drawing
• Painting

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Fee includes a single studio apartment, high-speed internet access, local transport for scheduled activities and special outings, as well as several taverna meals together each week. There is limited financial aid available in the form of tuition grants and scholarships. If you are interested in applying for financial aid please include this in the application statement.

This fee does not include transportation costs to the island of Paros nor art materials. Participants will be sent a list of supplies that we will use over the course of the workshop. Supplies can be purchased on Paros but this must be arranged ahead of time.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Scholarships are Available

There is limited financial aid available in the form of tuition grants and scholarships. If you are interested in applying for financial aid please include this in the application statement.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application