Studying Under the Masters - An Online Class

I'm thrilled to be part of Jeanne Oliver's upcoming online class entitled Studying Under the Masters; Becoming an Apprentice. Staring on January 7th, this nine week online course will focus on 9 Masters from the perspective of 9 working artists. Each week one of us will spotlight an artist and we will study them in depth, bringing you history, techniques, and inspiration through our live videos. I won't tell you who the other artists have chosen , but we'll be focusing on Marc Chagall during my week session.

There is a lost art of studying the works of others to find your own style. All of the "masters" were first apprentices. The apprentice sat beside the "masters", listening to their process, paintbrush in hand, mixing paint, creating strokes that told a story, and stirred their creative spirit.

Have you ever taken an online course, gone to a retreat, purchased an art technique book and were taught an artist's techniques and mediums?  Have you ever been worried about what is your style and what is "their" style?  Have you ever been afraid to create art that was inspired by another artist?  This course is for you!



Join nine artists as we become the “apprentice”. Through discussion and technique videos, each artist will share their week with a “master”. You’ll learn who their “master” artist studied under, who influenced their work and what techniques and mediums they used.

An integral part of the artistic process was to “copy” the master artist.  In this course, you will watch as these artists "copy" the works of another artist. They will share what techniques they learned and what they learned about their own creative process. 

You will then learn as they create art in their own style incorporating the techniques and/or medium of their chosen artist. 

My hope is that you will leave this course with freedom in your creativity. Freedom to pull from everything around you that inspires you and how to incorporate it into your art.

The confidence to realize that nothing is new under the sun and how to build upon others that have come before you.


 
*This is a nine week course


*Over 60 discussion and technique videos 



*Supply lists and prompts



*Weekly live chats on this site




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The Instructors:

Stephanie Lee, Katie Kendrick, Kate Thompson, Christy Tomlinson, Junelle Jacobsen, Danielle Donaldson, Teresa Sheeley, Jenny Wentworth and Jeanne Oliver

 * Earlybird registration opens NOW. The cost for this course is $48 for earlybird registration and $62 after that. Use the paypal button below to secure your place in what is sure to be a unique and amazing class!

 

Frequently Asked Questions

* What is an e-course?

 An e-course in an online class. The class is held on a website. There is a private classroom that only people that have registered for the course can access. All of my courses are held on the jeanneoliver.ning site.  Please go tojeanneoliver.ning.com and register (this is free). We will add you to the course.

  All videos are pre-recorded and you can watch them at your convenience. 

 * When will we receive the login and password information to access the course?

 You need to register at jeanneoliver.ning.com for course access. Please register (this part is free) and we will then give you access to the course.  If you have registered on the Ning site and paid through the site than you are already for the course.  This is only for people that pay through a button on a blog or website.

* Am I allowed to share my login and password with friends?

No. We have priced this course very reasonably and we have all worked very hard to give you a beautiful and inspiring course full of content. We would love to have your friends join us the proper way by registering. Thank you for honoring this request. We also promise to respect you by honoring the time and money you have spent for the course by giving you a beautiful finished product.

* What if I miss a week?  Will I be able to catch up?

Yes!  All videos are pre-recorded and available to watch at your convenience.  You have access to this course for over one full year and you will have plenty of time to watch everything again and again if you wish.

 *Do I need to be at the computer at a certain time to see a lesson?

No.  None of our videos are live.  We will have a live, written Q&A time once a week with one of the instructors.  If you miss this time slot you will still be able to read all the discussions on the website.

*What kind of internet and computer do I need to have to have the most success with the course?

To get the most out of the class you need to have a high speed internet connection and newer computer or mobile device that is equipped to stream video off of the internet.

 *Am I able to watch the videos from my ipad?

Yes, our videos are ipad compatible.

*I live outside the United States.  Am I able to sign up?

YES!  We would love to have you.  We have people signed up from all over the world. 

 

If you have questions that are not answered here please email us at [email protected]and we would love to answer them for you.

 

Comments

[Miriam M. Hughes]

I would love to sign up for this class. If I cannot start on the beginning date will I be able to work at my own pace?

[Katie]

Yes, Miriam. The class will be available online for a full year so you can work at your own pace.

[Sandra McClelland Russell]

This class sounds amazing!
I have never done an online class before.
With my business hours I wonder if I can.
Is there a set schedule of times and dates yet?

[somepinkflowers]

yipeee !!

Thrilled
to be studying with you again, Katie,
&
also with Jeanne !!

Chagall is my Fav
with his bunch of floating red flowers
in that blue blue sky ...

i spent 2 days this summer
@ the Musée Marc Chagall
in Nice ...

my oh my

yes

{{ what a great idea
for an on*line class,
i must say }}

xox

[Frannie Stevens-Meshorer]

is there a website to go to in order to find out more about these classes? want to make sure they are not more advanced that i am capable of at this time. thanks, frannie

[Katie]

Frannie,
You can rest assured that the classes are totally appropriate for all levels - from beginners to people who paint and want to expand their process. We all start where we are, I'm sure there will be a number of people who are new to painting and art making enrolled in the class.

[Katie]

Bonnie,

I'm so very happy that you'll be creating along side us!! What a rich experience that must have been to spend 2 days with Chagalls - I can only imagine!! xo

[Marilyn J. Rock]

I've already signed up! I'm very excited about this offering; and it will be something to look forward to in the new year.

I can't wait!

Thank you! xo Marilyn

[Chris M.]

When does the early bird price end?

[Katie]

Chris,
The last day of early bird price is December 13

[julia]

Hi,
I just signed up!
Can't wait, really looking forward to finding my style, and studying with you all, and the masters!!!!
x
Julia Dean

[Jami]

I registered for this class but have not received any confirmation or anything other than from Paypal

[Chris]

I'm signing up right now! SO ready for this.
Thanks for all your help by email, Katie!

[Gail]

I've only come across these classes now ... Rather late, very unfortunately. I would love to do them. Is it possible to still do the classes somehow? Is the course expiring at the end of this year (2014) - or is it available for one year after signing up / paying?
Looking very much forward to your earliest possible reply.
With kind regards, Gail