WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
RICK SUROWICZ WORKSHOP IS FULL
WAIT-LIST ONLY
WAIT-LIST ONLY
William Daniel Pfahl is a plein air painter, working in oil and pastel. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he is best known for his cityscapes and landscapes of surrounding areas. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and studied in Rome + Florence, Italy through the RISD European Honors Program. He furthered his studies at Elmira College - Elmira, NY, and Studio Incamminati based in Philadelphia, PA. Pfahl remains a member of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh (AAP) and Pittsburgh Society of Artists. His work has been exhibited at many local and regional galleries and shows including Southwestern Pennsylvania Council of the Arts, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Hoyt Regional, Westmoreland Biennial, and more.
Pfahl organized and facilitated weekly portrait painting classes at Panza Gallery for five years. He has been teaching summer painting workshops to teens and adults at the Touchstone Center for Crafts since 2007. He taught Visual Arts in the Pittsburgh Public School system for twelve years. Pfahl was also a guest pastel Instructor at La Roche College and has demonstrated oil painting at Community College of Allegheny County, Boyce, He has demonstrated in art leagues in Bethel Park, Penn Hills, West Hills, and Beaver.
His work has won numerous awards in local and regional juried exhibitions, and received press features in publications such as Plein Air Magazine, BlueCanvas Magazine, Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette, and Pittsburgh Magazine.
How to See Color and Paint It Workshop 6th, 7th, 8th August, 2021
“There is no model, there is only color.” Cezanne
My goal for this class it to have everyone experience the power of seeing a color in nature, matching it, and placing it in a composition of 4 simple color “spots”.
We will be utilizing the book “How to See Color and Paint It” by Arthur Stern. We will create a color set up using a color stage and spotlight and follow different lighting scenarios to create small 9x12 compositions.
Doing these exercises opened my eyes to a much happier place as a painter. I enjoy so much more confidence building a painting using simpler compositions and more accurate color.
Supplies
A portable spotlight with clip. I suggest buying the Philips, WIZ Full color bulb available at Home Depot $28 This bulb has a huge range of color. This light can be controlled with Wi Fi and a simple app on your phone. If unable to obtain then any LED warm bulb will do.
View Catcher, viewfinder, available at Jerry’s Artarama for $9.49
How to See Color and Paint It, Arthur Stern available on Amazon, Half Priced Books. This book will be a valuable addition to your painting experience.
For the still life stage set up, Corrugated cardboard, or foam core, Two 12x16 in. pieces and one12 x 12 in. piece.
A pack of multicolored construction paper. 12x18
A springy trowel shaped palette knife, a springy straight palette knife if you have it also. Bring if you have them your oil brushes, but essentially #2, #4 and #6 Filbert.
Palette. For mixing. A glass palette is preferable 12x16 in. or larger.
9x12in., and 12x16in. canvas pad, or, 2 canvas boards of each size.
Sunnyside odorless mineral spirits, or Gamsol odorless mineral spirits no other substitutes for this as fumes are an issue. No other mediums are needed. Soft classic Viva paper towels or soft shop towels from AutoZone.
Oil paint 37 ml. size. Cadmium Red light, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Pthalo Green, Pthalo Blue, Ultramarine, Burnt Sienna, White If you have them bring all of your oil paints.
Metal bowl, exercise from How to See Color and Paint It.
Recent still life with vase and flowers.
Pfahl organized and facilitated weekly portrait painting classes at Panza Gallery for five years. He has been teaching summer painting workshops to teens and adults at the Touchstone Center for Crafts since 2007. He taught Visual Arts in the Pittsburgh Public School system for twelve years. Pfahl was also a guest pastel Instructor at La Roche College and has demonstrated oil painting at Community College of Allegheny County, Boyce, He has demonstrated in art leagues in Bethel Park, Penn Hills, West Hills, and Beaver.
His work has won numerous awards in local and regional juried exhibitions, and received press features in publications such as Plein Air Magazine, BlueCanvas Magazine, Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette, and Pittsburgh Magazine.
How to See Color and Paint It Workshop 6th, 7th, 8th August, 2021
“There is no model, there is only color.” Cezanne
My goal for this class it to have everyone experience the power of seeing a color in nature, matching it, and placing it in a composition of 4 simple color “spots”.
We will be utilizing the book “How to See Color and Paint It” by Arthur Stern. We will create a color set up using a color stage and spotlight and follow different lighting scenarios to create small 9x12 compositions.
Doing these exercises opened my eyes to a much happier place as a painter. I enjoy so much more confidence building a painting using simpler compositions and more accurate color.
Supplies
A portable spotlight with clip. I suggest buying the Philips, WIZ Full color bulb available at Home Depot $28 This bulb has a huge range of color. This light can be controlled with Wi Fi and a simple app on your phone. If unable to obtain then any LED warm bulb will do.
View Catcher, viewfinder, available at Jerry’s Artarama for $9.49
How to See Color and Paint It, Arthur Stern available on Amazon, Half Priced Books. This book will be a valuable addition to your painting experience.
For the still life stage set up, Corrugated cardboard, or foam core, Two 12x16 in. pieces and one12 x 12 in. piece.
A pack of multicolored construction paper. 12x18
A springy trowel shaped palette knife, a springy straight palette knife if you have it also. Bring if you have them your oil brushes, but essentially #2, #4 and #6 Filbert.
Palette. For mixing. A glass palette is preferable 12x16 in. or larger.
9x12in., and 12x16in. canvas pad, or, 2 canvas boards of each size.
Sunnyside odorless mineral spirits, or Gamsol odorless mineral spirits no other substitutes for this as fumes are an issue. No other mediums are needed. Soft classic Viva paper towels or soft shop towels from AutoZone.
Oil paint 37 ml. size. Cadmium Red light, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Pthalo Green, Pthalo Blue, Ultramarine, Burnt Sienna, White If you have them bring all of your oil paints.
Metal bowl, exercise from How to See Color and Paint It.
Recent still life with vase and flowers.
TWO WATERCOLOR CLASSES IN THE GALLERY
Mondays from 1:00 - 3:00 for members or non-members. Beginning March 22nd (all levels welcome)
If you are interested in coming to the Monday class contact:
Susan at 304-290-3340 or Byron at bwitt26@comcast.net
Tuesdays from 1:00 – 3:00 for members only (FULL - wait list only)
The maximum enrollment is 16 students for each class.
The cost of the class is $6 per class, or 6 classes for $35.
Students must wear face masks and follow correct Covid-19 protocol.
Mondays from 1:00 - 3:00 for members or non-members. Beginning March 22nd (all levels welcome)
If you are interested in coming to the Monday class contact:
Susan at 304-290-3340 or Byron at bwitt26@comcast.net
Tuesdays from 1:00 – 3:00 for members only (FULL - wait list only)
The maximum enrollment is 16 students for each class.
The cost of the class is $6 per class, or 6 classes for $35.
Students must wear face masks and follow correct Covid-19 protocol.
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Persons seeking to attend workshops agree to provide a $100.00 deposit, which includes a $25 non-refundable fee payable to MAA Inc. This deposit is applied toward tuition and ensures seating once full payment is made.
Full payment for the workshop must be provided on or before the published cut-off date for registration (typically one month prior to the workshop). The cut-off date will appear on all advertisements, posters, etc.
No refunds will be provided after the published cut-off date except in the case of cancellation of the workshop by the instructor and the MAA Inc.
This policy does not apply to classes and/or small workshops where registration fees and cancellation policies are more flexible.
FUTURE SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES:
* MICK MCANDREWS WATERCOLOR - APRIL 8TH - 11TH , 2021 LIMIT 16 ATTENDEES
$250 FOR MEMBERS/ $275 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* RICK SUROWICZ WATERCOLOR - JUNE 11TH - 13TH, 2021 LIMIT 16 ATTENDEES
$215 FOR MEMBERS/ $240 FOR NON-MEMBERS FULL … WAIT-LIST ONLY
* WILLIAM PFAHL OILS AUGUST 6 - 8, 2021
$200 FOR MEMBERS/ $225 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* JAIMIE CORDERO WATERCOLOR OCTOBER 7 - 10, 2021
$230 FOR MEMBERS/ $255 FOR NON-MEMBERS
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR THE ABOVE 4 WORKSHOPS. If you want to reserve a space, please send in your registration to: BYRON WITT 26 Hunter Zane Rd., Fairmont, WV 26554.
* DAVID R. SMITH WATERCOLOR APRIL 7TH - 10TH, 2022
$300 FOR MEMBERS/ $325 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* KEN HOBSON WATERCOLOR JUNE 9TH - 12TH, 2022
$225 FOR MEMBERS/ $250 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* STERLING EDWARDS WATERCOLOR AUGUST 22ND - 25TH, 2022
$350 FOR MEMBERS/ $375 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* DAVE DANIELS WATERCOLOR OCTOBER 12TH - 15TH, 2022
$300 FOR MEMBERS/ $325 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* GRAHAM BERRY WATERCOLOR APRIL 13TH - 16TH, 2023
$250 FOR MEMBERS/ $275 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* KAREN KNUTSON WATERCOLOR JUNE 8 - 11, 2023
$275 FOR MEMBERS / $300 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* LYNN FERRIS WATERCOLOR AUGUST 4 - 6, 2023 NIGHT SCENES
$225 FOR MEMBERS/ $250 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* JANET NUNN WATERCOLOR OCTOBER 2-4, 2023
$225 FOR MEMBERS/ $250 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* MICK MCANDREWS WATERCOLOR - APRIL 8TH - 11TH , 2021 LIMIT 16 ATTENDEES
$250 FOR MEMBERS/ $275 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* RICK SUROWICZ WATERCOLOR - JUNE 11TH - 13TH, 2021 LIMIT 16 ATTENDEES
$215 FOR MEMBERS/ $240 FOR NON-MEMBERS FULL … WAIT-LIST ONLY
* WILLIAM PFAHL OILS AUGUST 6 - 8, 2021
$200 FOR MEMBERS/ $225 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* JAIMIE CORDERO WATERCOLOR OCTOBER 7 - 10, 2021
$230 FOR MEMBERS/ $255 FOR NON-MEMBERS
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR THE ABOVE 4 WORKSHOPS. If you want to reserve a space, please send in your registration to: BYRON WITT 26 Hunter Zane Rd., Fairmont, WV 26554.
* DAVID R. SMITH WATERCOLOR APRIL 7TH - 10TH, 2022
$300 FOR MEMBERS/ $325 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* KEN HOBSON WATERCOLOR JUNE 9TH - 12TH, 2022
$225 FOR MEMBERS/ $250 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* STERLING EDWARDS WATERCOLOR AUGUST 22ND - 25TH, 2022
$350 FOR MEMBERS/ $375 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* DAVE DANIELS WATERCOLOR OCTOBER 12TH - 15TH, 2022
$300 FOR MEMBERS/ $325 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* GRAHAM BERRY WATERCOLOR APRIL 13TH - 16TH, 2023
$250 FOR MEMBERS/ $275 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* KAREN KNUTSON WATERCOLOR JUNE 8 - 11, 2023
$275 FOR MEMBERS / $300 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* LYNN FERRIS WATERCOLOR AUGUST 4 - 6, 2023 NIGHT SCENES
$225 FOR MEMBERS/ $250 FOR NON-MEMBERS
* JANET NUNN WATERCOLOR OCTOBER 2-4, 2023
$225 FOR MEMBERS/ $250 FOR NON-MEMBERS
CALL OUT for instructors in oil, acrylics, and drawing.
If interested contact:
Byron Witt 304-292-5026
Francoise Stauber 304-599-6059
The MAA Gallery 304-291-5900
or email maagallery@yahoo.com
If interested contact:
Byron Witt 304-292-5026
Francoise Stauber 304-599-6059
The MAA Gallery 304-291-5900
or email maagallery@yahoo.com
