About the Class

Thursday
May 15
Ages: 18+

Painters like to say, 'Color gets the credit, but value does the work.' In this Art Start, we see how differences between light and dark determine the emotional effect of a painting, and how patterns of value create the forms that give it meaning. We will work with some simple watercolor exercises to see how different kinds of shadows can create a realistic scene with minimal effort. Bring an open mind and a critical eye—that's all you need.

Art Starts are designed as fun, one-time workshops featuring mini, introductory lessons in art making with the guided help of one of our teaching artists. All materials, encouragement and inspiration are included.

Materials Needed

All materials provided for Art Start classes.

Registration Details

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For general information about the Creative Workshop, including information on where to park, visit our FAQ page or the Creative Workshop main page. For questions about art classes or assistance with registration, please contact the Creative Workshop at creativeworkshop@mag.rochester.edu or 585.276.8959.

After registering, you will receive an email with your receipt, confirming your registration for the class.

Online registration ends 48 hours before the class starts. Classes with inadequate enrollment are cancelled one week before the first meeting of the class. We will attempt to contact you via email to find an alternative class or to refund your registration fee. View MAG’s refund policy here.