This class is designed for beginning or intermediate students wishing to explore soft pastels. The students will paint from photos (theirs or the instructors) and some floral still-lives. Demonstrations by the instructor will be given during the 6-week course. The students will learn a variety of pastel techniques working in an impressionistic style, focusing on composition, value and color harmony with beloved local artist Ann Dodys.

Artist Bio:

Ann Dodys is an artist/art educator who was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Design and use of color comes naturally to Ann given her background. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Stratford College in Danville, Virginia, Ann began her art career in Jacksonville, Florida, creating interior and exterior wall designs for both commercial and residential spaces.

Ann taught visual art in grades K-12 for 30 years. She earned a Masters in Art Education while teaching and producing unique and appealing works of art. Ann has worked with a variety of media over the years but fell in love with pastels after participating in a workshop outside of Paris, France. Ann has achieved Member of Excellence status with the Southeastern Pastel Society.

After retiring, Ann, husband Dimitri, and their four legged friends moved to Madison, Georgia where she has an art studio and teaches painting classes.

Class Schedule:

Monday, February 9th 1:00pm - 4:00pm

*no class on February 16

Monday, February 23rd 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Monday, March 2nd 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Monday, March 9th 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Monday, March 16th 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Monday, March 23rd 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Member Fee: $185.00

Non-Yet-Member Fee: $210.00

Students Pay teacher directly on first day of class.