Knives Out: Exploring Texture and Light

With Shan Wang

July 30 - August 4, 2023

Location: Grunewald Guild Painting Studio

What will class time be like?: Mornings will include gathering as a group, instruction, and demonstration some of which may be outdoors. Afternoons will include self-directed work time in the studio with breaks to discuss and share ideas.

Will I need to work outside of class?: No, all projects can be completed within the allotted class time.

What can I expect to create?: 3-5 test pieces that display different textures and 1-3 paintings depending on size.

Do I need experience to take this class?: All experience levels welcome, including beginners

What do I need to bring to class?: Clothing that participants feel comfortable in and are not worried about getting dirty. Closed toe shoes comfortable for walking and standing. Sketchbooks if individuals would like to use them but is not required.

Minimum age of participant: 14

required deposit: $200

  • Commuter – $100.00
  • Cabin – $980.00
  • Hilltop House King Private Room + Private Bath – $930.00
  • Hilltop House Queen Private Room + Shared Bath – $880.00
  • Hilltop Private Room (Full + Two Twins) + Shared Bath – $830.00
  • Private Queen Room + Shared Bath – $780.00
  • Private Twin Room + Shared Bath – $780.00
  • Shared Room + Shared Bath – $505.00
  • Yurt – $605.00
  • Library Dorm – $380.00
  • RV with Electric: 125V/30 Amp – $380.00
  • RV with Electric: 25V/20 Amp – $380.00
  • Personal Tent or Car Camping – $330.00
Program is fully booked
Program is fully booked

Knives Out: Exploring Texture and Light, is an acrylic painting class focused on painting with palette knives. This class will cover acrylic painting mediums used to change the texture of paint along with different ways to use palette knives. We will explore how palette knives can shape paint through application, smoothing, pushing, lifting, and scraping. We will observe how changing the texture of paint affects how light interacts with the surface. This interaction influences our perceptions of colors and shades.

Participants will begin by looking at some examples of texture in well-known paintings and then have the chance to observe texture in nature and landscapes. Once participants have played with different techniques there will be time to paint subjects of their choice.

About the Faculty

Shan Wang

Shan (b. 2000, United States) received a B.F.A in painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design (Savannah, GA) in 2022. She works with acrylic media as well as sculptural and functional ceramics. Glastellar exhibits her work in group exhibitions nationally. She has worked as an Education and Curatorial Intern at the Smithsonian Asian […]

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