| Oct. 7-10 |
ETCHING |
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$200 USD |
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| Oct. 13-16 |
PAINTING |
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$200 USD |
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| Oct. 27-30 |
ENCAUSTIC PAINTING |
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$250 USD |
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| Nov. 10-13 |
ETCHING |
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$200 USD |
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| Nov. 24-27 |
LIFE DRAWING |
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$150 USD |
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| Dec. 2-5 |
ENCAUSTIC PAINTING |
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$250 USD |
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| Dec. 8-11 |
PAINTING |
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$200 USD |
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| Dec. 15-18 |
LIFE DRAWING |
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$150 USD |
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| Jan.12-15 |
ETCHING |
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$200 USD |
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| Jan. 19-22 |
PAINTING |
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$200 USD |
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| Feb. 4-7 |
ENCAUSTIC PAINTING |
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$250 USD |
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| Feb. 17-20 |
LIFE DRAWING |
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$150 USD |
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| Mar. 3-6 |
PAINTING |
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$200 USD |
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| Mar. 10-13 |
ENCAUSTIC PAINTING |
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$250 USD |
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| Mar. 24-27 |
ETCHING |
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$200 USD |
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| April 14-17 |
LIFE DRAWING |
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$150 USD |
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| April 21-25 |
PAINTING |
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$200 USD |
- Basic materials included in all courses except in “Life Drawing” which includes
all materials. Artists are welcome to bring their own materials and/or, for an extra fee (depending on material), include a wider range of materials provided by the studio.
- Courses are from 10am to 2 pm daily.
- OPEN STUDIO ON ALL DATES EXCEPT DATES OF LIFE DRAWING CLASS.
- NEED TO CONFIRM RESERVATION WITH DEPOSIT.
- INDIVIDUALS CAN SIGN UP FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES ON ALL DATES EXCEPT FOR ON THE DATES OF THE DRAWING CLASSES
PAYMENT
Payment in advance is possible online through www.paypal.com - simply enter the email address gerardoruizart@gmail.com and follow instructions. A 3% surcharge is added to the tuition cost if paying through Paypal.
Or, in Mexico, send a check to Fabrica La Aurora Casa #4, Colonia Aurora, San Miguel de Allende, GTO 37717
Or, from the US, to 220 North Zapata Highway, #413A Laredo, Texas 78043
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS |
- DRAWING WITH MODEL: as a 4-day intensive course (with models varying daily), Professor Ruiz provides an extensive range materials (both wet and dry) to engage and stretch each individual’s use and ability with different media. Charcoals, inks, bamboo pens, homemade pastels, conte, lead pencils are some of the materials to be introduced along with an assortment of prepared papers. Professor Ruiz organizes excellent exercise for established artists seeking alternative explorations with materials as well as for the new artists who want to explore an array of materials and develop their own vocabulary. This is offered only as an intensive group course. Please check schedule.
- PAINTING: TECHNIQUES & MATERIALS: an intensive 4-day study of the making and combining of basic media (acrylics, oils, pastels, mixed media & encaustic) and their use and support in painting. Workshop will focus on the materials and methods used in painting. Students are also encouraged to explore and experiment. Materials not included. Painting courses are offered for groups or individuals.
- ETCHING: BASIC & EXPERIMENTAL: the four day course works with individuals and their specific interests and needs in etching. Professor Ruiz demonstrates different techniques such as dry-point, aguafuerte, agua tinta and mezzotint preparations. Metal plates (zinc, copper and iron) are available along with the tools for drawing, acids, solvents, varnishes, grounds, inks, additives and proof paper. This course can include the making of monoprints using plexi-glass plates, paints, inks, stencils and collage materials and as well as embossing, mixographs, collagraphs, Cliche-Verre (Glass Print) and etching on linoleum or wood. Etching courses are offered for groups or individuals.
- MATERIALS: MAKING YOUR OWN: a one-day workshop on the making of paints such pastels, oils and acrylics as well as drawing tools. By learning to make paints helps the artist become better equipped to mix colors, achieve the right color blend and gain a preferred texture.
- ENCAUSTIC: This course includes the preparation of hot wax painting, the supports and techniques in working with colors and wax. Encaustic painting involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added. The liquid/paste is then applied to a surface — usually prepared wood, though canvas and other materials are often used. Encaustic courses are offered for groups or individuals.
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REGISTRATION FOR ALL COURSES NEEDS TO BE CONFIRMED
ONE
WEEK PRIOR TO COURSE WITH 50% DEPOSIT.
Students are encouraged to explore, experiment and develop from THEIR personal vocabulary.
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