IMPROVISATION ON CANVAS
THURSDAY JUNE 13, 2024. Time: 12 - 3pm

REGISTER BY: June 6
CLASS FEE: $89, or $80 for members​

Students will participate in an “Improvisation On Canvas” clinic- painting to jazz music!
The focus will be on the freedom of expression in the abstract, using texture and colors to guide them. We will utilize several jazz artists of the Be Bop era… ie. Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Dizzy, Miles, and more. Students will paint totally from intuition. Acrylic, Pastel’s and Watercolor can be the medium. Oil paints may be used as well for experienced painters.

Students are given guidelines such as putting to canvas what they are hearing- Visual interpretations of audio recordings by the Jazz Greats.

Students are encouraged to “Hear” in color and “Listen” for shape inspiration.

Modern abstractions and also realistic works are both acceptable, however, this is a great learning tool for thinking outside the box and spur of the moment.

Students will be asked to have no preconceived ideas before they start applying their medium to canvas. This class is an exercise in creativity and is open to all students of all disciplines… in art, theater, dance and music.

Open to all skill levels. It is helpful but not required for a student to have painting experience.

SUPPLY LIST:
Your medium of choice: acrylic paints, watercolor paints or pastels. Bring a variety of colors.

Your Canvas: Canvas' or canvas boards for acrylic paints, watercolor paper or pastel paper. Bring a few different sizes to work with: 10×10", 9×12" to large scale… square and/or rectangle.

Tools: brushes in a few sizes plus foam brushes and palette knives.

Easel if you have one. CCA has a limited amount of easels.