Winter Session 2021
January 11 - March 21
Teaching Format:
On-Line Teaching: Each class will begin with a discussion of what we are painting that day. Students will paint for approximately 2 hours and return to Zoom class for critique. While painting, students are welcome to text or call me for any help that they need. Video lessons will also be provided on a variety of topics of interest. Student work can include any topic including assignments, following video lessons and individual interests.
Exception: Advanced Painting which requires students to be autonomous.
In-Person Teaching: My in-person classes are limited to a specific number of students. In-person classes require masks, social distancing and no sharing of materials. Inclement weather or mandatory restrictions will move class to Zoom format. Lessons will include demonstrations, assignments, challenges and personal development.
I teach both privately and for the City of Walnut Creek. Classes are listed below.
Walnut Creek Community Arts
Please sign up at www.communityarts.org. Classes are limited to 12.
Virtual/Outdoor Monday Morning Painting
Monday, Jan 11 – Mar 15, 9:30 AM – 12 PM, no class Jan 18, Feb 15
8 classes, $158
For those students desiring the classroom painting experience during COVID. Easels, tables and stools provided in parking lot. So far it has worked great.
Virtual Advanced Painting (full)
Tuesday, Jan 12 – Mar 16, 9:30 – 11 AM
10 classes, $151
For advanced painters who are focused on developing their “voice” or “expression”. Designed for students who have been painting minimally 5 years and enjoy both a good critique as well as challenging themselves.
Virtual Intermediate Painting
Wednesday, Jan 13 – Mar 17, 6 – 7:30 PM
10 classes, $151
For students who have basic experience in the medium they are painting in (oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel) but need help learning techniques and skills. Students will have assignments plus time to work on their own interests.
Virtual Night Painting
Thursday, Jan 14 – Mar 18, 6 – 7:30 PM
10 weeks, $151
For students who are self-directed in painting, but want input into their painting process and results. Intermittent assignments will be provided. ___________________________________________
P Taylor Artist Classes
Please sign up by contacting me directly: ptaylor.artist@protonmail.com
Classes are a mix of virtual, plein air (on location) and in studio. Plein air classes will be a mix of on-site painting and directed assignments.
Drawing With Confidence
Wednesday, Jan 13 – Mar 17, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lynn House Gallery, Antioch, In Studio: (masks and social distancing required)
10 weeks, limit 7 students, $300
Virtual Concept to Completion
Thursday, Jan 14 – Mar 18, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Zoom: 10 weeks, $200
Plein-Air
Friday or Saturday, 10 weeks, $300
Classes will be on location unless weather or restrictions curb our ability to meet outdoors. Limit 12 students per class.
Hours may vary with start time from 9 to 9:30 AM depending on the season.
Friday Morning Painting – Jan 15 – Mar 19, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Saturday Morning Painting - Jan 16 – Mar 20, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Further Afield – between Jan 17 and Mar 21
Drop-in, 3-4 meetings, $30 per class
Approximately once a month, as weather and restrictions permit. An opportunity to paint further afield. Class will include longer drives and potential walking/short hikes to our destination.
Add your name on list to be notified of upcoming adventures at ptaylor.artist@protonmail.com. Leave your name, email and phone number (for texting) to be informed as opportunities arrive.