Art Workshops in the United States
Secrets from the Masters Series
All of the concepts, principles and techniques are demonstrated and explained by Craig Srebnik in his workshops, followed by individual instruction as the students apply the lessons to their own artwork. He gives students the understanding and skills to develop their own vision and artistic voice by passing on the "Secrets of the Masters"--gained from his research in the U.S., Europe and from his own painting experience.
The painting workshops are open to artists of all levels. Demonstrations are in oil.
 
In addition to his own weekly professional program and workshops in Boston and Paris, Srebnik has taught workshops at:
Art Center/Traverse City Botkins/National Endowment for the Arts
Fall City Fine Art Studio Fine Artists Factory
Hilton Head Art League Laguna Art Workshops
Little Rock Art Workshops Lyme Art Association
Montserrat College of Art Pacific Northwest College of Art
Portland Community College Sedona Arts Center
Spring Island Workshops A World of Arts and Crafts
   
"Everyone was very impressed with your portrait and figure painting demonstrations, your explanations of artistic principles and concepts, and the generous individual attention that they received. The number of students returning to study with you again speaks volumes about your great teaching skills and how much knowledge you have to share." Tisha Chambers: Workshop Coordinator, Hilton Head Art League
 
 
"Students' work improved dramatically over the five days of teaching. He is professional, articluate, knows his subject matter well and extremely knowledgeable about anatomy, painting the figure and art history. His evaluations were superb." Paulette Martinson Auster: Director, Laguna Art Workshops
 
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Click on the link at the top left of this page for a supply list, information regarding traveling with paints and supplies, and directions to Craig Srebnik Fine Art.
In order to save space: Workshop descriptions are only listed once if offered in several locations and listings are deleted after they are over.
*Workshops with an asterisk offer the option of students working on their own projects.
 

"Craig Srebnik taught me the anatomical structure and form of the human figure in the context of drawing and painting--that you can't learn anywhere else." Jun L, M.D., Ph.D., Dept. of Neurology, Harvard Medical School & Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

 
"I wish I had discovered your workshops earlier--instead of spending four years in college." Lucilda D
 
2008 Secrets from the Masters Series
 
Painting the Clothed Figure
June 5-7 Thursday-Saturday
Painting the Clothed Figure "Secrets" used by Classical through contemporary painting Masters will be introduced and demonstrated: the proportions and structure of the head and figure; monochromatic underpainting to establish the composition, planes, features, and light and dark masses; selecting and mixing colors on the palette; layering and blending naturalistic skin tones on the canvas; capturing the warm, cool and neutral variations, and the transparency of the flesh; understanding folds and drapery, painting different materials in clothing in a painterly manner; alla prima brush and palette knife techniques; interpreting the effects of light and atmosphere; and helpful studio tips.
ANAC (Association of Nebraska Art Clubs, Inc.) Aurora, NE 402-379-2650 volksj@msn.com
 

Painting Flesh Tones & Portraits

July 14-17 Monday-Thursday

"Secrets" used by Classical through contemporary portrait painting Masters will be introduced and demonstrated: the proportions and structure of the head; monochromatic underpainting to establish the composition, planes and facial features, light and dark masses; selecting and mixing colors on the palette; layering and blending naturalistic skin tones on the canvas; capturing the warm, cool and neutral variations, and the transparency of the flesh; portrait artists' methods of rendering facial features; alla prima brush and palette knife techniques; interpreting the effects of light and atmosphere; and helpful studio tips.
Coupeville Arts Center Coupeville, WA 866 678 3396 coupevillearts.org
 

Painting Flesh Tones & Portraits

August 4-8 Monday-Friday

Valdes Art Workshops Santa Fe, NM 505 982 0017 valdesartworkshops.com
 

Painting the Clothed Figure

August 11-15 Monday-Friday

Cloudcroft Art Workshops Cloudcroft, NM 888 682-3601 cloudcroftart.com
 

Paris: Plein Air Painting & Museum Tours
September 10-18 Wednesday-Thursday

Paris France See European Workshops page: csfineart.com/Secondary/WSEuro.htm

 

Concept & Composition

October 15-19 Wednesday-Sunday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

This workshop teaches how to organize, orchestrate and unify the elements of paintings through compositional forms (i.e., pyramid composition); compositional principles (i.e., attraction); compositional concepts and themes (i.e., shape); movement and transition; how to create an inviting entrance, an interesting visual journey and experience; control of the viewer's path and pace; providing a comfortable exit, color structure; two-dimensional design and integration; special concerns related to figure composition; aesthetic considerations; learning from the Masters and other artists; painting concepts and how they influence composition; and developing one's own compositions.

Craig Srebnik Fine Art Somerville, MA 617 666 2460 $600

Please make checks payable to Craig Srebnik and send to the address at the bottom of this page.
A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required to hold your space. The balance is due by September 1, 2008. Refund of balance ($400) if you pay and cancel before September 15, 2008. No refunds after September 15, 2008.
 
Painting the Clothed Figure

October 24-26 Friday-Sunday

Bennington Center for the Arts Bennington, VT 802 442 7158 .benningtoncenterforthearts.org
 
Painting Flesh Tones & the Figure

October 31-November 2 Friday-Sunday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Craig Srebnik Fine Art Somerville, MA 617 666 2460 $600

Please make checks payable to Craig Srebnik and send to the address at the bottom of this page.
A non-refundable deposit of $150 is required to hold your space. The balance is due by September 16, 2008. Refund of balance ($225) if you pay and cancel before October 1, 2008. No refunds after October 1, 2008.

 
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