Contemporary & Classical Arts
In-person Courses in
Elk Grove, CA
Plein Air Painting Class
Course Details
Term: Semester class, 2024 September-November
Grade Level: Grades 3-12
Schedule: 1x/ per month- 120 min.
Location: Elk Grove Regional Park
Dates: 9/27, 10/18, 11/15
Price: $225
Class Sections
Section 1- Friday, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
or
Section 2- Friday, 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Plein Air Painting
Plein air painting is a painting style that involves painting outdoors, in direct contact with nature and the elements. The term is French for "in the open air" and was popularized by the French Impressionists. Plein air painting is often associated with landscape painting, as it allows the artist to capture the impression of the natural surroundings.
This class meets monthly. Students will learn to see as artists and develop skills of artistic observation. The class will be guided to pull elements from their surroundings and create a composition using design elements that will be taught each month. All participants will have a completed painting to take home.
Students from 3rd-12th grade are welcome. Teachers work with students individually according to their age and ability.
Students will be taught painting elements such as:
-Elements of Composition
-Changing light and shadows
-Creating depth
-Perspective
-Color theory
-Brush techniques
-Blending
Students will paint using a traditional French box easel and pallet in the beautiful Elk Grove Regional Park. Specific location in the park will be sent to enrolled families only.