• Recently Written

  • DRAWING CLASS: BEGINNERS THROUGH ADVANCED. STARTS MARCH 2ND.
  • Painting and Drawing Class Updates
  • Butoh Dance Event
  • Paul Geiger’s Drawing/Painting Classes
  • Figure Drawing Show!
  • Portfolio Development Workshop 2010
  • First Class
  • Where Is Tholepin?
  • Hello!

• Categories

  • Classes + Workshops
  • Figure Drawing Group
  • High School Programs
  • Uncategorized

• Archives

  • February 2012
  • October 2011
  • August 2011
  • September 2010
  • May 2010
  • April 2010

• Admin

  • Log in

• Search

A DRAWING CLASS FOR BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED ARTISTS. INSTRUCTOR: PAUL GEIGER
March 2nd – May 4th, each Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cost $240.

The drawing class planned for the end of last month was delayed as those taking the drawing class, “Drawing from the Museum’s Sculpture Collection,” had asked to continue it for another 5 weeks. Those 5 weeks have now come to an end. The additional time has given participants a chance to really push their drawings and gain some sense of what is required to carry a drawing through to finish. This has proven a very revealing and valuable exercise.

Here is a pic of part of our group at work in the Asian gallery:

All agree that the Museum is a wonderful environment in which to hold a class. And we will return there for future classes and occasional visits. However, there are some challenges and restrictions when working at the Museum that do not exist in my studio. This is where the next class will be held and follows directly the one which ended Friday, February 24th.

The first meeting of the next class is March 2nd. For those who have never drawn before or haven’t done so in a long time, I offer a beginning class that covers all the fundamentals in a very deliberate and purposeful chronology. For those who have drawn before, we will work from still lifes set up in the studio. These can be adapted to each students skill level and will challenge the most accomplished among you. Advanced students may also want to try their hand at self-portraiture and/or self designed investigations of a more personal and imaginative nature.

The beauty of teaching a beginning drawing class at the same time as an advanced class is that if the topic for the day’s beginning class is something that you need remediation in, you can sit in. Conversely, it gives the beginners a chance to see how the concepts that they are learning are applied in a sophisticated way. I cover all those things that I believe are essential in accurate perception and skilled representation. While I prefer the intensity that meeting twice a week affords, I know that not everyone can do this. Therefore, we will start each class with a brief review of the previous one.

We have found that meeting Friday morning at 11 a.m. and drawing until 1:30 p.m. can accommodate the greatest numbers. Class will run for ten consecutive weeks and conclude on May 4th. Cost is $240. I have all the supplies that beginning students will need. The studio has elevator access and there is free parking in the street below.

The beginning drawing class:

• starts with basic mark-making.
• explores fundamental perceptual skills.
• investigates pure line through blind and modified contours.
• teaches the importance of proportion and how to measure with the pencil.
• stresses the use of central and secondary axes in drawing symmetrical objects.
• one, two and three point perspective are applied to controlled constructions and eventually applied to interpreting the visible world around us.
• the exploration of surface form, both seen and unseen, through cross contours
• light/shadow structure and the development of graduated values.
• the study and copying of Master Drawings.

Please let me know if you are interested in joining us. Directions and more info may be had by calling me at 419-243-4944 or you may visit our fledgling website at tholepinpress.com where I will be posting more photos from the class that just ended.

Fear not! Everyone can draw! It’s fun. Come and join us!

Feel free to forward this post to anyone else you think might be interested.

Kindest Regards.
Paul Geiger

Our painting class at the studio has finished, It was great fun and quite successful. I would like to do another painting class very soon. I think it would work best to construct a simpler still life with more challenging objects (eg. a violin) and do a very finished drawing before starting to paint.

I had hoped to start a drawing class on Tuesday, the 4th, at the Museum. built around their figurative sculpture collection. However, I have been delayed in getting word out, as a brother of mine had surgery several weeks ago and remains on a ventilator in ICU at The Ohio State Medical Center. So, I’ve been doing a lot of back and forth.

I would like to start next Tuesday, October 11th. We will meet Tuesdays and Fridays from 11 am to 1:30 pm for 5 weeks. Cost will be $230 for the 25 hours of instruction. Chairs are available if it is more comfortable than sitting on the floor. I can provide anatomical instruction as it applies to the art objects or can focus on drawing basics. I will address the drawing needs and concerns of each individual student. If there is interest, we could also get a live model for a session, and draw at the studio. Should be very interesting and challenging as there are some wonderful pieces to work from.

Do let me know if you are interested and I’d appreciate any help in getting the word around. You can call the studio (419-243-4944) or email me with a commitment or question. I will be away for some time, but, will check in.

Thanks much and I’ll speak with you later in the week.

Best.

Paul G.

Friends, check it out. This features Chloe Stevenson and her mom, Peg Whiting. Peg attends Wednesday Life Drawing occasionally, is a wonderful artist and makes the best pies in the world…bar none. And, Chloe, who has graced our model stand and may do so again soon, is a Butoh dancer/performance artist.

The brightest light will be on Chloe this Saturday at the Dragonfly Tea Cottage on Main St. in Sylvania where she will present a series of Butoh dance events. More info below and attached.

Dear Friends of Art,

Beginning Monday, August 22nd, I am going to be teaching a drawing/painting class for people at all skill levels, including beginners. I will have a still life set up in the studio. It will remain there for 5 weeks during which time we will first do a drawn version of it and then a painted one in oil or acrylics on canvas. I will tailor the class to the needs of each individual student. We will meet twice a week on Monday and Friday mornings from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. This is quite a labor intensive project so if anyone would like greater studio access, it can be arranged.

My studio is at 210 Elm St. just north of downtown Toledo. There is free parking on the street below and elevator access if desired.

Cost is $250 for the 30 hrs of instruction over the 5 weeks. Payment can be made the first day of classes.

Canvas, paints and brushes you must buy. I have paper, ebony pencils, drawing boards, bull-dog clips and easels if desired. Class size will be limited to maximize one-on-one instruction.

Any questions please email me or phone the studio at 419-243-4944.

Interest has also been expressed in having me teach a class that meets at the Toledo Museum of Art and has us drawing from the treasures in the Museum’s collection. It’s an idea that excites me greatly! If either class interests you, let me know and we will proceed from there.

Below are a couple samples of recent work. I also painted the large mural in the Grand Lobby of The Valentine Theatre. I hope this class interests you and that you will join us.

Paul Geiger’s Life Drawing Group at Tholepin Press and Studios Celebrates the Beauty of the Undraped Human Form

Opening Reception: Wednesday, September 8th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm

VINO 100
3355 Briarfield Blvd.
Maumee, OH

The exhibit, with 35 pieces on display, will begin with an opening ceremony dedicated to the group. Members include local artists, teachers, professionals and Bedford High School students. Group members Jane Williams, Jim Brower, Jan Curlis, Shelly Fank, Steve Mockensturm, Cynthia Taylor, Peg Whiting, David Pett, Jeff Klopping and Jason Sanderson will have work on display, along with Sanderson’s art students and Geiger.

Check out the Toledo Free Press article.

Hope to see you there!

July 12 – 30
9:30am -1:30pm
$250

Now in its third year, Paul Geiger of Tholepin Press and Studios will be teaching a Portfolio Development Workshop. This Summer workshop has become an invaluable experience for the most serious high school art students. The instruction re-ceived will distinguish them from their peers when sub-mitting portfolios to art schools and seeking scholar-ship monies.

Read more

Beginning Printmaking starts May 4th! Classes meet for six weeks every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30pm – 8pm. Cost is $275. Call (419) 243-4944 or use the contact form to get signed up.

Formerly Water Street Printmakers, Tholepin Press is on the North side of Downtown Toledo between Summit and The Maumee River at 210 Elm Street. We’re on the 4th floor. All the way up.


View Larger Map

Regarding the mailing list. Many of you have responded and are already on it. In fact, the MailChimp system will check the form (to the right) and see if you’re already in there. Because if you’re not. We want you.

For general queries, please use the contact form over here.

Thank you. More soon.

• Subscribe to the Mailing List

  Email Address*

  First Name

  Last Name

  * = required field

  
  

  powered by MailChimp!

•  
  

• Things We Like

  • Madhouse
  • Manual Link
  • Pauls Cool Drawing
  • San Marcos Taco Counter
  • Toledo City Paper