Berkeley Arts Council Art Classes
Due to the coronavirus emergency, we have suspended in-person classes until
further notice. We are currently offering online classes via Zoom.
Updates will be posted in the Berkeley Arts Bulletin.
If you do not already receive the Bulletin,
you can sign up here.
TO REGISTER ONLINE, click on the “Click here to register” link for the class you want. After you have submitted the registration form, you will be taken to the payment page where there will be a “Pay Now” button for our secure payment system through Paypal. You can use any credit card. You do not have to have a Paypal account.
Registering and paying online is the fastest way to ensure your spot in the class. If you pay by check, we must receive your payment at least four days before your class starts. Online registration and payment is available until the class fills.
TO REGISTER IN PERSON: Registration and payment is available in the Berkeley Art Works gallery during regular hours, Thu 11-5, Fri 11-8, Sat 10-4.
TO REGISTER BY MAIL: Return form and payment to Berkeley Arts Council, PO Box 984, Martinsburg, WV 25402.
Please read our Registration and Refund Policy below.
Questions? Email instruction@berkeleyartswv.org or call 304-620-7277.
Class Location: Map
Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV. Note: this is not the building on King Street that has another name. :>) Parking is available in city lots on on East and West Burke St. Metered parking 9-5 weekdays.
May, 2021
[0521-2] Beginning Watercolor Pencil on Zoom (Section 2)
Via Zoom
Fridays May 14, 21, 28, June 4; 2:00-4:00pm (Four Weeks)
Instructor: Judith Becker
This class is appropriate for students who have no watercolor painting experience as well as those who currently paint with watercolors, but who want to expand their techniques. Students will learn how to lay down colors to create multitudes of variations of hues, of achieving many different textures, and of the ease of using the pencils when traveling, journaling, making their own greeting or note cards, or when sketching as well as painting entire compositions.
Materials needed:
Box of no less than 24 watercolor pencils, (but more is preferable.) Do not buy Inktense type. Many makers of these pencils are available at the usual arts/crafts stores as well as from art suppliers on the internet. A 9″X12″ pad of 140 lb watercolor paper, a variety of soft, watercolor brushes (preferably #4, #6 & #8 round and a 1″ flat), ruler, pencil, eraser is required. All other materials will be provided by instructor.
Tuition $80 for four weeks (8 hours)
Pre-registration required
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[0521-3] The Art of Sketching Workshop
Via Zoom
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 6:00-9:00pm (Three hours)
Instructor: Judith Becker
Students will learn the art of sketching with pencil and fine tip markers. Working from the principle of enacting creativity using the right side of the brain and using good basic principles of design students will unlock drawing and sketching abilities. Working along with the instructor, the student will be informed of the various ways one can become fluid in sketching and also improving basic drawing skills.
Materials needed:
Participant will need a standard spiral bound sketch pad, a set of graphite pencils of various degrees of hardness, a fine point black marking pencil such as available from Sharpee, Faber-Castell, etc., a ruler, eraser and pencil sharpener.
Tuition $30 for three hours
Pre-registration required
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[0521-4] What To Do With My Background! Workshop
Via Zoom
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 6:00-9:00pm (Three hours)
Instructor: Judith Becker
How to treat the backgrounds on your paintings is always a puzzle. This workshop shows you various approaches to filling your art backgrounds as well helping you chose the best approach for each art design situation. This workshop is interactive and will encourage participants to ask questions as well show their own art works that need a good approach to painting the background.
Materials needed:
Participant will need something on which to take notes and one or two art works in progress to show for input.
Tuition $30 for three hours
Pre-registration required
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[0621-1] Beginning Watercolor Painting (Section 1)
Via Zoom
Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 2021; 2:00-4:00pm (Four Weeks)
Instructor: Judith Becker
This is an interactive class with the instructor for those with little or no experience in painting with watercolors. Students will learn starting with the most essential basics and developing skills leading to accomplishing good watercolor painting techniques. This class takes all the mystery and fear out of the process and shows the student of any level of expertise how to be successful in this beautiful process.
Materials needed:
Student will need a basic set of tube watercolor paints (such as Winsor & Newton, Grumbacher or other non-student grade paint), no less than 12 colors (don’t need black or white), a 9″X12″ pad of 140lb watercolor paper, #4, #6 & #8 good medium grade round watercolor brushes, as well as a 1″flat brush, a watercolor mixing palette, pencil, ruler, and eraser. All other supplies will be provided by instructor. (Please do not buy inexpensive brushes like those that come in a pack of 10 for $8. They do not perform well!)
Tuition $80 for four weeks (8 hours)
Pre-registration required
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[0621-2] Beginning Watercolor Painting (Section 2)
Via Zoom
Wednesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30; 6:30-8:30pm (Four Weeks)
Instructor: Judith Becker
This is an interactive class with the instructor for those with little or no experience in painting with watercolors. Students will learn starting with the most essential basics and developing skills leading to accomplishing good watercolor painting techniques. This class takes all the mystery and fear out of the process and shows the student of any level of expertise how to be successful in this beautiful process.
Materials needed:
Student will need a basic set of tube watercolor paints (such as Winsor & Newton, Grumbacher or other non-student grade paint), no less than 12 colors (don’t need black or white), a 9″X12″ pad of 140lb watercolor paper, #4, #6 & #8 good medium grade round watercolor brushes, as well as a 1″flat brush, a watercolor mixing palette, pencil, ruler, and eraser. All other supplies will be provided by instructor. (Please do not buy inexpensive brushes like those that come in a pack of 10 for $8. They do not perform well!)
Tuition $80 for four weeks (8 hours)
Pre-registration required
Click Here to Register
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Policy:
Registration
Class information and fees are provided on the BAC website. An online registration form must be completed either by the student or a BAC representative. Tuition may be paid online using a credit card that is processed through the secure PayPal system.
Registration may also be paid by cash or check but payment must be received within four days of the start of the class to assure the student a space. BAC reserves the right to take a student off the roster if not paid in advance. Follow this link for a printable registration form.
Holiday schedule: Classes will be held on federal or state holidays (President’s Day, election day, etc.) if that is a normally scheduled day. Class will not be held on Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or during the last 2 weeks of December.
Refunds
Coordinator must authorize payment of a refund. PayPal refunds are available within a limited time. Payment by cash or check will be refunded by check mailed to the student or to the person who made the payment (a parent, etc.)
REFUND POLICY:
If a class is cancelled by BAC due to insufficient enrollment or another reason, the instructor or Coordinator shall notify the students and arrange for a refund of fees paid.
Withdrawal from class
If a student pays for a class and then withdraws, refunds will be made as follows:
· Withdrawal after first class session: no refund unless there are special circumstances, i.e. a medical or family emergency. A fee of 20% of the original amount will be deducted and the remaining amount is pro-rated by number of classes already held.
· Withdrawal less than four days prior to first session: refund of fee paid less 20% service charge.
