My summer 2023 classes start the week of May 21. I will be teaching three classes: Beginning Photoshop as an Art Tool; Gestural Figure Study; and Imaginative Art & Illustration. Registration information at bottom of page. If you have any questions about these classes, feel free to contact me. Please note: When COVID-19 Community Level is high, masks will be required for students attending my in-person classes. When Community Level is low or medium, people may choose to wear a mask at any time.
NEW 6-week mini course Beginning Photoshop as an Art Tool
In-person at The Atelier Traditional meets digital in this mini course. We will focus on teaching essential skills to use Photoshop as a digital tool that you can use in creating both digital, and traditional art. It can be used in conjunction with your knowledge of drawing and other art fundamentals to work out ideas and create art in many different ways. The classes will be a combination of presentation, demonstration, and work time. Topics will include working in different color modes for print or on screen, “Frankensteining” your reference, drawing and painting digitally, using a pencil drawing as a base for a digital painting, and more. You will also be given suggestions to continue to practice on your own. About a week before the class, access will be given to registrants to get the files for class. If you have a particular project you wish to work on during this class, please contact Christine: Christine.Mitzuk@TheAtelier.org Some technical assistance will be available. The class does not include any software or hardware. Requirements: You must:
- be familiar with navigating and using your device
- download and open the supplied files in Photoshop before the workshop
- have your own laptop or other device that can handle Photoshop (if using a laptop, a pressure sensitive pen tablet is recommended)
- have a subscription to Photoshop, or must own a previous version of Photoshop (Subscriptions can be as low as $9.99/month
- be able to connect to the internet using The Atelier’s Wi-Fi
Strongly recommended: If using Photoshop on a laptop or similar device, a Wacom drawing tablet or similar is strongly recommended. Christine uses a Wacom Intuos (small size, price starts around $70.00). Some local resources include: Best Buy, Micro Center, Device Pitstop. Christine Mitzuk has been using Photoshop since the mid 90s, first as a student at the U of MN, then through her graphic design career. She continues to use it as a professional artist and illustrator as part of her traditional painting process and for digital paintings.
Starts Wednesday, May 31, 2023 7:00 – 9:30pm $300, 6 weeks Register or get more info at https://theatelier.org/study/classes/
Gestural Figure Study
In-person at The Atelier Gesture is more than quick drawings, it is integral to the life of a picture. The skills you build through gesture study of the figure can be used in many other types of art, from portraiture, to still life, and landscape. Drawing from live models of different body types, we’ll build a practical understanding of gesture by exploring what gesture is, how to see it, and different aspects of gesture including relationships of the parts within the whole, flow, contrasts, and visual narrative through body language. Email cmitzuk@gmail.com with questions and for supply list.
Starts Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:15 – 6:45 PM
$265, 10 weeks
(No class July 4, and August 1 due to instructor business travel.)
Register or get more info at https://theatelier.org/study/classes/
Imaginative Art & Illustration
Hybrid in-person/online (students may attend class by Zoom OR in-person at The Atelier) Explore your imagination! In this class you will be coached through the imaginative art-making process used by many artists for personal and professional commission work: idea generation, preparatory work (sketches and value design, reference, and color studies), and on to a final picture. Emphasis will be placed on intent and visual narrative. Christine’s teaching is tailored to the needs of each student… Read the full description here.
Starts Thursday, May 25, 2023 7:00 – 9:30 PM Central Standard Time
$230, 10 weeks
Limit 8 students Register or get more info at https://theatelier.org/study/classes/
(no class July 6 and August 3 due to instructor business travel)
How to Register, and Additional Information
I teach classes through The Atelier Studio Program of Fine Arts in Minneapolis, MN. They handle all the pricing and registrations. Any payments should be made out to them.
Information from The Atelier: “For your convenience, you may register for classes online with a credit or debit card. Please note that when registering online, the course prices include an additional percentage to offset fees for accepting credit card payments.” “We still accept mail-in registration with check. Just be sure to let us know in advance which class you would like to sign up for so we can reserve your spot.” The Atelier’s contact information is: 612-362-8421 mail@theatelier.org TheAtelier.org
COVID-19 Information
Questions about masking or covid-19 protocols? For my classes, when the community spread level is low or medium, folks may choose to wear a mask. When community levels are high, masks will be required. You can read about The Atelier’s Preparedness Plan here.