Christmas Art Classes

I am teaching two different Christmas themed art classes at the Loveland Museum 

this month.  Check out the link for more information.

Holiday Ornaments
grades 2 – 5
Wednesday, December 7, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Create keepsake ornaments using model magic and embellishments. 

Psychedelic Snowflakes
grades 7 – 12
Wednesday, December 14
2:30 – 4:30 pm
Cut and create unique snowflake designs out of a special absorbent paper, then paint them with brilliant liquid watercolors to make the most funky snowflakes ever!  

Other online places to view my art:
Mary M Giacomini's Artwork 
Facebook page (open to the public)

fineartamerica.com    

(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)

cafepress.com/MGiacominiart

(some of my artwork on various products)

marygiacomini.com

MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

Introduction to Oil Painting

Last Light

I am teaching an Introduction to Oil  Painting class Nov 10 & 17, 2011 from 9-12AM in my studio in West Loveland. Continuing painting in Oils and Pastels will be offered in December 2011. For more information, please contact me.

Other online places to view my art:
Mary M Giacomini's Artwork 
Facebook page (open to the public)

fineartamerica.com    

(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)

cafepress.com/MGiacominiart

(some of my artwork on various products)

marygiacomini.com

Fall & WInter Classes

Prairie Storm (oil)

The Loveland Museum Gallery's Fall/Winter 2011/2012  brochure has come out on a PDF file. I am offering several adult and children's classes in this brochure. Check it out!

Art Club openings

I will begin teaching a series of Art Club Classes at the Chilson Recreation Center (Loveland, Colorado) beginning Oct 5, 2011.  Both classes will run and have a few spots left.

Register online

Art Club Jr's: Painting
Experiment with a variety of painting mediums while learning
some basic art principles. Also learn about mixing colors while
your child experiences working with watercolors, acrylic, watercolor
dye and sand painting. We will finish a new project and try a
new medium with each class. Aprons are provided, but wear old
clothes. A $10 supply fee is due to the instructor at the first class.
Min/Max: 4/8 Location: Chilson Ctr. Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Age: 6-8
Day Date Time Fee Class #
W 10/5-10/26 5:00-6:00P $32 458053-1

Art Club: Painting
If you want to try some different mediums without having to buy
all of the supplies, this is the class for you! Use watercolor tube
paint, watercolor "dye" (brilliant liquid paint on a special absorbent
paper), acrylic on canvas and sand painting. A new project
and medium with every class. Aprons provided, but wearing old
clothes is advised. A $10 supply is due to the instructor at class.
Min/Max: 4/9 Location: Chilson Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Age: 9-15
Day Date Time Fee Class #
W 10/5-10/26 2:30-4:30P $56 458054-1

Falling Leaves; watercolor class

Falling Leaves   at the Loveland Museum Gallery
  Mary Giacomini, instructor
Friday, September 23, 2011 1 – 4 pm

Paint colorful fall foliage with watercolors using a fun and easy technique. This is a great easy beginner class or a chance to learn something new!

Sea Escapes

"Into the Sunset" (oil/sold)

 

Next adult class I'll be teaching in July:

Loveland Museum/Gallery

‎100 FUN THINGS TO DO AT THE LOVELAND MUSEUM
Number 56 - Take a beach vacation with your art! Join artist Mary Giacomini in our upcoming adult class "Sea Escapes" where you can develop your watercolor skills while creating a brilliant sunset with palm tree silhouettes! This class is scheduled for Thursday, July 21 from 2-5 pm. Call the Museum to register today!

Paint the Rockies with Pastels

"Evening Glow" (pastel)

 

 

Paint the Rockies with Pastels
Mary Giacomini
at the Loveland Museum Gallery, Loveland, Colorado
Thursday, June 2, 2011 2 – 5 pm

Use soft pastels to paint the Rocky Mountains in an impressionistic style.

All materials provided
Fee: $65 ($52 Museum Members)

More of my work can be seen online:

fineartamerica.com    

(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)

cafepress.com/MGiacominiart

(some of my artwork on various products)

marygiacomini.com

 

Acrylic Impasto class for adults

Pallet Knife Impasto: Dolls
Mary Giacomini
Thursday, May 19, 2011  2 – 5 pm
at the Loveland Museum/Gallery, Loveland, Colorado.
Paint a still life of old dolls using thick acrylic paint on canvas in an expressionistic style.

All materials provided

"Blooming Watercolors"-an adult watercolor class at the Loveland (Colorado) Museum Gallery
Mary Giacomini
Thursday, May 12, 2 – 5 pm

Learn to paint loose, fresh colorful flowers with watercolor.

All materials provided
Fee: $65 ($52 Museum Members)
more info...

Georgia's Flowers: Pastel Painting

"Flowers for Georgia"  (pastel)

Georgia’s Flowers: Pastels
Mary Giacomini
Tuesday, April 5, 2011  1– 4 pm at the Loveland Museum/Gallery

We will create simple larger-than-life florals in the swirling style of Georgia O’ Keeffe using soft pastels. 
Visit their website for more details and signing up. 

More of my work can be seen online:

fineartamerica.com    

(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)

cafepress.com/MGiacominiart

(some of my artwork on various products)

marygiacomini.com

 

Drawing and Painting in Soft Pastels: Exploring Color

Country Art Classes with Mary Giacomini

Drawing and Painting in Soft Pastels:  Exploring Color

In this session I will be going over more of the basics of drawing principles; value, composition, drawing what you see, etc. which will lead and help with painting in soft pastels.  The focus of this session will incorporate more color experiments and under painting.  As the weather improves, plein air sessions in my backyard are a possibility.

My style swings from realistic to impressionistic to somewhere in between.   I am always open to suggestions of class ideas and will give plenty of individual attention. This class is geared for the novice/beginner to intermediate levels.

Classes are limited to 6 students currently.  Priority is given to the first received.   I live just west of Loveland, Colorado  with a wide open view of the foothills and Big Valley.  It's quiet and inspiring.  I have a new, main floor, north lit studio.

You will need to bring your own materials. I will give students a recommended supply list at registration.  Since painting in pastel is crumbly, you will need either a regular or tabletop easel.

Session 2*:  Friday April 15^th, Thursdays: April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19^th, 2011
*beginners welcome

One Friday & Thursday mornings from 9-12 AM at my studio/home.  Cost for 6 -3 hour classes: $162.00 

More information?  

http://mgiacominiart.blogspot.com/ 
http://mary-giacomini.artistwebsites.com/

Drawing and Painting in Soft Pastels

"A Perfect Day" (pastel)

Country Art Classes with Mary Giacomini
I am now offering art classes in my new studio.  Drawing and Painting in Soft Pastels first session will be held February 15, 22, March 1, 8, and 15th, 2011.  This novice-intermediate class is intended for adults and will cover some basics of drawing to incorporate into pastel painting.  The class will be held from 9-12am and the cost is $135 for all 5 classes. I am limiting the class size to 6 to ensure everyone will get plenty of personal attention.
If you are interested please contact me for more information.

Impressionistic pastels: Monet's garden class

Monet's waterlilies

Monet’s Garden: Impressionistic Pastels
Mary Giacomini
Tuesday, February 8, 2011  1 – 4 pm

Learn to use the wide variety of soft pastels the museum has to offer while you learn to create an impressionistic landscape. Bring your own apron to class.  All supplies included in class fee.

Fee: $65  ($52 Museum Members)
Register through the Loveland Museum/Gallery 

Watercolor painting class

How to Paint with Watercolors
You will learn the basics of watercolor and a few new tricks of
the medium. We will cover: brushstrokes, mixing color “recipes”,
painting wet into wet, masking, lifting, glazing, value,
stretching paper, differences in watercolor papers, underpainting
and textures. Start painting simple exercises to get
confident in the medium, then work on a still life, and then a
landscape. There will be a demo and examples at each class but
lots of individual attention will be given to each student since
the class size is limited. No experience required. Each student
needs to bring their own supplies to each class (listed on class
receipt). Min/Max: 6/10
Location: Chilson Center Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Age: 16+
Day Date Time Fee Class #
Th 2/10-2/24 6:00-9:00P $68 159900-1

To register for this class, check out the Chilson center online.

2011 Art Classes offered

Loveland Museum Gallery:

Botanical Transparent Watercolor Painting

with Mary Giacomini

Thursday, January  20,2011
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Learn to paint watercolor florals using purple underpainting. Please bring an apron or wear old clothes. All other materials provided

Fee: $65 ($52 Museum Members)