The Women of Abstract Expressionism (In Person)

Course description

The Abstract Expressionist movement was an exhilarating time to be a painter in the United States. For the first time artists consciously set out to create art that was distinctly American in form and content. They gathered in studios and bars in a heady atmosphere of competition and camaraderie to argue over the new methods and tenets of great painting, vying for the opportunity to show their work.

Acquire a rich understanding of the women of this art movement with short art history lessons, demonstrations and guided lessons, and painting techniques specific to the artists. / Material fee of $12 included in course tuition.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing or painting experience required.

Required materials

Supplies for first class

• pen or pencil
• notebook or sketchbook
• two sheets of 22 x 30" Arches cover white paper
• one 18" x 24" drawing board (or larger)
• one 32 oz. container of acrylic gesso
• gesso brush
• a roll of white artist's tape
• one 32 oz. container of Gamsol odorless mineral spirits
• 12 x 16" pad of disposable palette paper
• cloth rags
• two metal palette knives in varying shapes and sizes
• various brushes, natural bristle, from size #4-#20 (mid-range in price brushes are best)
• Oil paints, 37ml, (recommended: Gamblin 1980 oil paint):
  • alizarin crimson
  • cadmium red medium
  • cadmium yellow light
  • phthalo green
  • titanium white
  • ultramarine blue
  • yellow ochre

A complete materials list will be discussed at the first class meeting. Students should expect to spend approximately $250 on supplies.

What to wear
Clothing appropriate for messy creativity.

Class savings

Register on or before January 19 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.