Classes

Drawing and oil painting classes are offered at the artists' studio at ByOak Farm in Buckingham, Pennsylvania. 

Art Instruction is available for beginners through advanced students.  Lectures and demonstrations are provided and class size is kept small (6 -8 students per class) to insure each student receives the individual attention they need. The atomosphere is open, friendly and supportive.

The teaching method is primarily classically based, which develops a students technical skills, such as placement, proportion, perspective and how to create the illusion of 3 dimensional form. This is balanced with intuitive, organic methods and exercises that help a student with brushwork, creative expression and the emotional qualities of the subject. The ultimate goal is to help students to develop solid technical skills as well as develop their own style of expression. 

Spring, 2012 Class Schedule

Please contact Materese directly via e-mail for availability and enrollment. The full calendar year of class offerings is at the bottom of this page.  

Independent Study:

Beginner through Advanced Students. This course runs virtually year round and students may enroll at almost any time.  This class is designed for individuals who want a more comprehensive and personalized course of study to improve both their drawing and painting skills.  Projects and lessons are indivdualy tailored to suit the students' needs.  Subjects include still life, drapery studies, cast drawing and painting, figure and landscape.  This class is similar to the highly respected atelier style of instruction that develops skills in a logical and progressive manner. Some students enroll for a few months, but most find themselves attending for a year or more.  Tuition is $170 per 4 week session.    

and

Art for Teens: 

Suitable for beginners through  advanced students.  Students learn fundamental drawing skills including composition, creating the illusion of 3 dimensional form, value patterns and more.  Students are welcome to explore painting in acrylic or oil after demonstrating a basic competency in drawing. Subjects include still life, drapery studies, cast drawing and painting,  landscape and figure. Some art history and aesthetic appreciation is included in the lectures.  Portfolio preparation also offered. Tuition is $170 per 4 week session. 

6 Week Landscape Workshop:  

Utilizing the 14 acre farm on which the artists' studio is situated, students in this workshop will have the opportunity to work en plein air (outside).  With several barns, outbuildings and clear views of the sky.  By learning how to simplify the landscape and using a limited palette, student will learn how to interpret nature without getting "lost in the details".  Lectures and demonstrations will be provided as well as the analysis of great master landscapes. Tuition is $250

Payments for classes may be made by cash, personal check or credit card. 

To register for classes, or for more information please contact the artist directly via e-mail

Materials list are available here.      Drawing List      Painting List

2012 Class Offerings and Dates:  

Winter Semester:  January 03rd  through March 22nd.  Independent Study and Art for Teens (Note: Independent Study and Art for Teens classes will be offered, throughout the year, on the days and times listed on the above winter 2012 schedule) 

Spring Break; no classes from March 23rd through April 09th 

Spring Semester:  April 10 through June 28th.  Independent Study, Art for Teens.  Additionally a 6 week Landscape Workshop will be offered Saturday mornings, April 28st through June 1st  from 10 am to 1 pm

Summer Break: no classes from June 29th through July 9th

Summer Semester: (6 weeks only) July 10th through August 16th.  Independent Study, Art for Teens. Additionally a 6 week Still Life & Drapery Workshop will be offered Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30

Summer Break:  no classes from August 17th through September 03rd

Fall  Semester:  September 04th through November 29th. Independent Study and Art for Teens (no class Thanksgiving week).  Additionally a 6 week Landscape Worshop will be offered Saturday mornings, September 17th through November 03rd from 10 am to 1 pm (No class Sat. Oct. 6th)