Miniature Paintings
- Teacher: Siobhan Wilder
- Class Length: 8 Weeks
- Class Days: Saturdays, beginning January 27
- Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm
For the miniature enthusiast who relishes the details, this 8-week course is your way into the tiny exquisite worlds of fine art miniature paintings. Participants will learn miniature art history and intricate techniques of European, Indian, and Persian miniature art, working primarily on the European tradition. Start with small tin paintings and 1″ x 1 1/2″ gessoed panels. Then progress to tagua nut, a contemporary substitute for the classic ivory miniatures. For those keen to see the the tiniest details with ease, we’ll provide magnifying desk lamps.
Mini homework: Sketch compositions for your in-class paintings.
Prerequisites:
- Beginning oil painting or equivalent of self study
SAL will supply:
- High quality oil paints and mediums
- Tins
- Tagua nut
- Magnifying desk lamps
Required materials to bring:
- Sketchbook
- Graphite pencil
- 2-3 colored pencils (any color) for sketching on supports
- Mab Graves x Trekell Miniature Brush & Panel Set recommended
- Set includes:
- Several high quality miniature brushes
- Itty bitty palette knife, approx 1″ long
- 2 mini 1×1.5″ panels
- Paper towels
- Option to bring your own tin or use one of ours
