Scratch your creative itch at the Gallery Underground!

New!  We now offer Art Classes at Gallery Underground through the Arlington Artists Academy

New Classes at Gallery Underground

To sign up for classes, log on to: http://www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org/classes.html
Beginning Acrylic              $150 for 4 weeks
Class # BJGU01  Thurs 7:00-9:30pm, begins June 6
Interested in art, but have no clue how to begin?  Stymied by what brush to choose, how to mix colors or how to sketch a scene?  Painting is a wonderful way to express yourself artistically – and everyone has to start somewhere!  Take the first step into the world of acrylic painting in this basic techniques class.  Discover the elements of composition, how to use a color wheel to create a harmonious or contrasting finished piece, and how both representative and abstract works share some of the same characteristics.  Find a new way to balance your life by taking the first steps to discover your creative self.  Students will work on one canvas of one representational scene and by the end of the class have a completed painting.  Students should bring one canvas to class, but instructor provides all other materials, including paints and easels.  A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor on the first night of class.  Class size limited to 8 students.
Location:  Gallery Underground
Instructor:  Bryan Jernigan  Phone:  202.624.3611  Email:  bryan@nafisdc.org
Web:  http://bryanjerniganartwork.wix.com/artwork

Summer Lunch Watercolor Class      $100 for 5 sessions
Class # SH13443  Tues 11:45 - 12:30, June 11 – July 9
This class is designed for people who want to paint but don’t have time in their normal schedule.  Watercolor basics like color mixing, brush handling, water usage, value control, washes, glazes and masking will be introduced with lots of hands-on application so participants gain confidence as they paint beautiful watercolors.  We will complete a watercolor painting in the very first lunch class and at least two more in the five week session.  Each class will build on the previous ones so students experience first-hand the information supplied by the instructor.  Good quality materials are essential in watercolor painting.  In order to hit the ground running and maximize class time as well as save student time and effort, a watercolor palette with paints, brush, paper and water holders will be provided to each student and will be yours to keep.  All other necessary materials will be provided and shared.  A materials fee of $20 is due at the beginning of the first class.  Class size is limited to 8 students to provide individual assistance.
Location:  Gallery Underground
Instructor:  Sandra Hill  Phone:  703.243.8674  Email:  shill495@gmail.com

Watercolor Class   $150 for 6 weeks
Class # MP13361  Tues 6:00-8:30PM  July 9 – August 13
Explore the joy of watercolor through the flow of water, the glow of transparent color, the distinctive qualities of different papers and the immediate gratification of working in this spontaneous medium.  Our emphasis will be on creating vibrant colors, the role of various papers and “tricks of the trade” in achieving textural effects and the unique challenges of controlling water.  Students receive individual attention, demonstrations and critique.  $15 supply fee for fun papers to experiment with.  Class size limited to 8 (minimum 4).  This class is best for adults with some painting experience, although beginners are welcome.
Location:  Gallery Underground
Instructor:  Mary Phelan  Phone:  703.309.4621  Email: themaryphelan@gmail.com