Sargent and the Sea

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Drawing Fundamentals

Aspiring Artists Classes (ages 8–12 or 13–16)
Saturdays, October 3 through October 31, 2009, 1–3 p.m.
$220 Public; $185 Members
Basic drawing skills are necessary for the creation of virtually all kinds of art. This course covers contour lines, shading, and composition through traditional still life studies in the classroom as well as work on view in Sargent and the Sea.

Aquatic Art

Aspiring Artists Classes (ages 5–7).
Sundays, October 4 through November 1, 2009, 1–2:30 p.m.
Public $170; Members $135
Study wonderful organic forms from the ocean like fish, coral, and seashells. Using colored pencil and watercolor, make drawings and paintings inspired by Sargent and the Sea.

Creatures of the Deep

Family Workshop (ages 8–12).
Saturday, October 24, 2009, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Public $12; Members at the Family level and above $8
Dive deep into your imagination and unlock the marine mysteries in Sargent and the Sea. Sailing in the wake of John Singer Sargent’s transatlantic journey, discover what hides beneath the surface and dwells on the bottom of the ocean floor. Back on land in our ceramics studio, sculpt a one-of-a-kind aquatic creature out of clay.

Sargent and the Sea: A Symposium

Saturday, November 7, 2009, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Members and Museum Professionals $25; Public $35; Full-time Students $15
Don’t miss this special day of talks and presentations by noted scholars and academics from around the globe.

Introduction to Watercolor

Aspiring Artists Classes (ages 13–16)
Saturdays, November 7 through December 19, 2009, 1–3p.m.
Public $220; Members $185
Watercolor is one of the most difficult painting mediums to control, but gives some of the most delicate and beautiful results. After sketching works in Sargent and the Sea, students learn how to mix color, apply washes, and create effects unique to watercolor.

Ships at Sea

Family Workshop (ages 8–12)
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10:30 a.m. –12 p.m.
Public $12; Members at the Family level and above $8
Hoist the sails and leave port for the wide open sea as we journey across the Atlantic Ocean in the exhibition Sargent and the Sea. Grab your binoculars and stay clear of the shipwreck in the distant waters! Following your tour, capture your favorite ship from the exhibition in charcoal and pastel.

Waterscapes

Family Workshop (ages 8–12)
Saturday, December 19, 2009, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Public $12; Members at the Family level and above $8
Be dazzled by sparkling patterns on water as you tour the exhibition Sargent and the Sea. Discover why the subject of water has intrigued artists such as John Singer Sargent for centuries as you spot colors and patterns on a glassy harbor, shimmering tide pools, or a wavy ocean. Then dry off in the art studio as you paint daubs of color onto canvas to create your own waterscape.

IMAGE CREDIT: John Singer Sargent, Beach at Capri, 1878, oil on panel. Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Bequest of Frederick J. Hellman to the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, 1965.32

Exhibition Credit

Sargent and the Sea is organized by the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., and made possible by the generous support of the Terra Foundation for American Art, Christie's, The Mr. & Mrs. Raymond J. Horowitz Foundation for the Arts, Inc., and Altria Group, Inc. Additional support for the exhibition is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts as part of American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius and and The Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation.

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