Classes taught by Amy Lindenberger at the Phipps Garden Center in 2008

Colored Pencil I:  Techniques and Color Theory
Dates: October 25 & November 1
Time:  9:30 am - 4 pm.
Instructor:  Amy Lindenberger
Objective:  To be able to create a gradual change in tone and color with colored pencils.
Level:  Beginner
Prerequisites:  Botanical Drawing I
Fee:  $162 members; $194 non-members
Location:  Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The focus of this course is familiarize students with the tools of the colored pencil medium, color applications and fundamentals of color theory, and to develop color perception.  Colored pencil tones can be applied to look like either drawing or painting depending on the techniques used, providing the versatility to create a wide variety of surface textures.  Students will learn how to layer color to achieve different hues and color densities, as well as master a variety of techniques including burnishing, impressed line and sgraffito.

This is an elective in the Botanical Art and Illustration certificate program through the Phipps Conservatory. 
Call 412 441-4442 to register.