Painting: Narrative and Metaphor

Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, or Gouache

More important than the materials or the medium with which you choose to paint, the content of your painting has great import and impact.

Sometimes we paint for the activity of it. We may take a class for the sociality of it. Often we paint to capture the beauty of a moment. At other times, we paint to communicate a thought or a deep held belief. As artists, I believe that we are revelators, meaning we help the rest of society to see the world as we see it. We exaggerate colors, values, textures, etc. to spark an awareness of these things for others.

What is the significance of a sunrise?

What is the message you want to express?

How do you communicate it?

How do you want to say it?

Is it a parable or a billboard?

This class will explore personal narrative and using metaphors. What is the meaning of our paintings?

Bring whatever painting supplies/equipment you like to use.

THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING!!!!

LOCATION:

Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah

Please park on the NORTH side of the building and enter up the ramp to the front office. It is the really colorful side of the building.

INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Bruce. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty

DROP-INS:

This class IS open for drop-in students. Students can register online for a specific date or purchase a Flex Pass. Everyone is responsible for bringing their supplies for the class.

REFUND POLICY:

We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.

TRANSFER POLICY:

We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.

CLASS CANCELLATION:

We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English.

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class! You must call and register through the front office for this discount.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:

Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.

DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?

Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796 or email us at [email protected]