LocalWorkshops&InternationalGuest InstructorSeminarsatPro’sArtSchool:

Please scroll to the bottom of the page for our International Instructor Seminars—featuring Sherrie McGraw, Zhoaming Wu, Gregg Kreutz & Robert Johnson.

Workshops By Gene Prokop

Following the post-secondary schooling, my greatest push in development or inspiration was seeing the works from the Russian Hermitage collection. They inspired me. The skill of the artist’s brushstrokes, the bold layers of paint and the well-orchestrated compositions were prolific. Viewing a Repin painting, one could feel the blood run through the figure in the painting, which led me to sit for hours and marvel at the talent of the artist. After returning to Edmonton, I felt cheated by some Art Schools disregarding academic techniques. I knew my job was to teach others the skills and techniques I had acquired, towards classical realism and naturalism. My own works of art focus on creating mood & drama using romantic brushstrokes of the Old Masters.To register for classes, go to, www.prosartschool.com/registration and fill out the form or call (780)486-6661.

Travel Teaching Schedule 2010: Gene will be teaching figurative and portraiture methods. He teaches extensively throughout the world, including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Kelowna, British Columbia; Prince George, British Columbia and Quesnel, British Columbia. For information on these Workshops please contactGene Prokop at (780)486-6661.

Workshops 2010:

June Workshops

Workshop: Flower Still Life Dates: Saturday, June 19 & Sunday, June 20, 2010 Time: Saturday 2-6 PM & Sunday 10-4:30 PM Cost: $ 110 $140 non-students) Substrate: 11 x 14 stretched canvas Instructor: Gene ProkopDescription: Artists will be painting from a still life setup of flowers (flowers may differ from those depicted in the photo). Materials Required:box for setting up the still life, small light, medium value cloth, ceramic bowl/vase that is no taller than 4″ and no wider than 6″ (no metal or glass vessels and bring your bowl into class beforehand for approval), and all your regular art supplies.  You may want to bring a smaller box to put under your set up box to raise it.  Gene will supply the flowers. Students must pre -register and pre -pay. Call (780) 486-6661

Workshop: Model Drawing Dates: Saturday, July 3, 2010 Time: 2-4 PM Cost: $ 20 ($25 non-students) Substrate: Newsprint (18 x 24) Instructor: Gene Prokop Description: Artists will be drawing and sketching a model.  Development of Sketching & Drawing Skills will be the focus of this class. Please bring your materials and be prompt. Materials Required:all regular sketching & drawing supplies plus, brushes,conte crayons, charcoal, etc.  Students must pre -register and pre -pay. Call (780) 486-6661

Workshop: Flower Painting Dates: Sunday, July 18, 2010 Time:10-12 PM Cost: $ 20 ($25 non-students) Substrate: 9 x 12, 8 x 10 stretched canvas or canvas paper Instructor: Gene Prokop Description: Artists will be painting from a still life setup of flowers (It will be an individual flower  and the flower may differ from those depicted in the photo).  Please bring your materials and be prompt. Materials Required: a box or one made from black foam cor (foam cor may be purchased from Marie in the gallery and a template for its structure will be available for duplication), 1 gooseneck clamp light as well as 1 clip-on light, light coloured cloth or napkin, a small bowl (to be approved in advance by Gene or Ann), and all your regular brushes and painting supplies. Students must pre -register and pre -pay. Call (780) 486-6661

Workshop: Model Drawing Dates: Monday, July 26, 2010 Time: 10-12PM Cost: $ 20 ($25 non-students) Substrate: Newsprint (18 x 24) Instructor: Gene Prokop Description: Artists will be drawing and sketching a model.  Development of Sketching & Drawing Skills will be the focus of this class. Please bring your materials and be prompt. Materials Required:all regular sketching & drawing supplies plus, brushes,conte crayons, charcoal, etc.  Students must pre -register and pre -pay. Call (780) 486-6661

 AUGUST WORKSHOPS:

Workshop: Color Theory Dates: Thurs, Aug 12, 2010  Time: 10-1PM Cost: $ 30 Instructor: Marie Neys Description: Marie has studied color extensively through out her career as an artist and art instructor.Learn how to -create a color wheel with oils, -identify which oil colors are in what color family, -understand the difference between hue, intensity, and value. -delve into the mysteries of color schemes -understand how to dull a color that is too bright and so very much more!Materials Required: bring paint brushes, note paper, and a good sense of exploration….  Please contact Marie or the Gallery staff at 780-757-6359 or via email marie@prosartschool.com   Prepayment woulr be appreciated as it allows the instructor to pre plan the materials needed for the course.

Gregg Kruetz - July 29-31, & Aug 1, 2010 Still Life Audit - Thurs, July 29, 2010 Times: 6-10pm Cost: $100 Non-refundable Deposit:  $25 Join us to watch Gregg complete a Painting in 3 hours. Opening Reception 6-7pm, Audit to follow. We will have 2-3 cameras on Gregg and will have 12′ x 12′ screens to view each brush stroke! He will also have many works of art available for sale during this evening. Still Life Audit & 3 Day Workshop-July 29-Aug 1( Thur-Sun) Times:  (Thurs 6-10pm & Fri-Sun 9:30-5pm) Cost: $650 Non-Refundable Deposit: $100 20 Artists will be given the priviledge to study with Gregg Enjoy the Opening Reception Thurs, July 29( 6-7 pm), view the audit and then on Fri- Sun discover the joy of painting still life and portraiture with Gregg. An award winning painter and author of the classic artist’s guide; Problem Solving for Oil Painters(now in it’s twentieth year of publication), Gregg Kreutz has been drawing and painting all his life. After graduating from N.Y.U., he pursued his training as a painter in earnest at the Art Student’s League of New York winning a merit scholarship. He studied with Frank Mason, Robert Beverly Hale, and, most significantly, David A. Leffel. After his training at the League, he signed up for the Washington Square Outdoor Art Show where we won best in show and from there was able to get in galleries and become a full time painter. He has won numerous awards including the Frank C. Wright Award, the Hudson Valley Art Association Award, 1986, the Medal of Merit (first prize in oils), Knickerbocker Artists; the Council of American Artists Awards, Salmagundi Club; the Grumbacher Award, Knickerbocker Artists; Most recently he won the Merit Award at the 2005 National Portrait Society of America. www.greggkreutz.com

Robert Johnson – Floral/Still Life  Aug 26-29, 2010 Still Life Audit - Thurs, Aug 26, 2010 Times: 6-10pm Cost: $100 Non-refundable Deposit:  $25 Join us to watch Robert complete a Painting in 3 hours. Opening Reception 6-7pm, Audit to follow. We will have 2-3 cameras on Robert and will have 12′ x 12′ screens to view each brush stroke! He will also have many works of art available for sale during this evening. Still Life Audit & 3 Day Workshop-Aug 26-29, 2010 ( Thur-Sun) Times:  (Thurs 6-10pm & Fri-Sun 9:30-5pm) Cost: $550 Non-Refundable Deposit: $100 20 Artists will be given the priviledge to study with Robert. Enjoy the Opening Reception Thurs, Aug 26( 6-7 pm), view the audit and then on Fri- Sun discover the joy of paintingStill Lifes with Robert. www.robertjohnsonart.com