Spring drawing and painting classes

Spring drawing and painting classes will be taught by resident artist Joan F. Tasca, painter and art instructor, according to an announcement received by Historic City News today.

Tasca’s oil paintings and drawings reflect interest in a variety of topics, including the figure, nature and other subjects, and at times exploring social issues, or just the subject. Elements like birds or red shoes are often symbolic in her art. She has won awards, and is represented in many private collections.

Teaching others at Flagler College while serving as a visiting instructor of drawing, Tasca also taught K-12 and adult education.

She teaches oil, acrylic, watercolor painting and drawing classes or private lessons. Her extensive formal training and years of painting have prepared her to teach students to see as an artist sees, working from the actual situation. Classes are forming now.

Education:
• Youth Art Programs; Philadelphia College of Art; Moore College of Art.
• B.F.A. degree in Painting (figure), University of Delaware, 1978.
• Art Education Certification, University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA 1988.

Registration Info:
Registration form and fee of $140 per 6-week course is due Monday, February 28, 2011.

Class size is limited. Call Tasca at (904) 794-2594) for additional information and registration.

Class information:
Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. til noon. March 8th through April 12, 2011.

Drawing, All Levels: Beginners will focus on the elements and principals of art such as line, perspective, composition, value, texture and form, while Intermediate and Advanced students will hone skills with black and white media and work in color with instructor guidance.

Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. til noon. March 10th through April 14, 2011.

Oil or Acrylic Painting, All Levels: Beginners will learn color theory, tools and techniques such as glazing, scumbling, and sfumato. Intermediate and Advanced students will refine skills, learn new ones, and work on personal style.

All classes are scheduled to take place at the Cultural Arts Center at St. Augustine Beach; located at 370 A1A Beach Boulevard.