Sadie J Valeri
Fine Artist - San Francisco, CA
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Art Classes with Sadie Valeri
Learn traditional realism techniques for painting and drawing from classically trained instructor Sadie Valeri.
All levels welcome! This is an excellent method for beginners, and experienced artists will significantly advance their understanding of proportion, structure, and light with these time-tested techniques.  

Figure Drawing Class: SEPTEMBER 2010, JANUARY 2011
Classical Long Pose Figure Drawing
6 Sundays beginning Sept 2010 -or-
6 Sundays beginning Jan 2011
San Francisco Studio

Study figure drawing with classically trained instructor Sadie Valeri in a small group class. Learn 19th century atelier methods for depicting accurate proportions, convincing light, and organic form through the careful study of a long pose.

This traditional method will strengthen your drawing ability whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced artist.

Classes are offered at the instructor's beautiful north light studio in the heart of San Francisco's Mission neighborhood, one block from the 16th and Mission BART stop.

  • Small class size
  • All levels of ability , beginning to advanced
  • Individually tailored instruction

6 Sundays, 12pm - 4pm

SEPTEMBER 2010 ONE SPACE LEFT
September 12, 19, 26
October 3, 10, 17

OR

JANUARY 2011
DATES TBD

$480

Pay online by credit card by clicking below:

Pay by check:
Sadie Valeri, 912 Cole Street #220, SF, CA 94117
Please include your email address, phone number, and the name and date of the class. (This is NOT the studio location, directions will be emailed).

>> View Drawing Materials List 


Fee is non-refundable, unless class is cancelled


Drawing for Absolute Beginners **FULL**
6 Saturdays beginning September 11
San Francisco Studio

Learn to draw what you see! Learn the basics of drawing in a friendly, supportive environment. A class for beginners or anyone wanting to brush up on fundamental principles. Small class size, individually tailored instruction. Mature youth to adult

6 Saturdays, 12pm - 3pm
 
September 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16


$280

Class is FULL, please join my mailing list to be notified when this class is offered again.


>> View Drawing Materials List
 

Questions please email
sadiej@gmail.com   


Oil Painting I (Beginners)  **FULL**
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
6 Saturdays beginning Oct 23

San Francisco Studio

Learn all the steps for creating a realistic still life oil painting.

This class is designed for beginners, and for artists who want to solidify fundamental drawing and painting skills.

Composition, proportion, value, and color will be covered so students can master the essential principles for creating believable realism.

Technical aspects of using and mixing paint, mediums, supports and brushes will also be covered.
  • Small class size
  • All levels of ability
  • Individually tailored instruction

6 Saturdays, 12pm - 4pm
October 23, 30
November 13, 20
December 4, 11

$380

Class is FULL, please join my mailing list to be notified when this class is offered again.


>> View Painting Materials List



Oil Painting II (Advanced)   JANUARY 2011

SAN FRANCISCO, CA
6 Saturdays

January 2010, dates TBA
San Francisco Studio

Learn traditional layering and glazing methods for creating highly realistic still life paintings that show the most subtle effects of light and form.

This class is for artists who have a familiarity with drawing, and some painting experience.

Refined techniques for achieving realism will be covered, including detailed technical information on mediums, paint, supports and color mixing.

To apply for this advanced class, prospective students must email jpeg images of 3 drawings and 1 painting to
sadiej@gmail.com

  • Small class size
  • Intermediate to advanced skill level
  • Individually tailored instruction

JANUARY 2011
DATES TBA


$380


>> View Painting Materials List

COMING IN JANUARY 2010. Please join my mailing list to be notified when this class is scheduled with specific dates.

Weekly Long Pose Model Sessions: TUESDAYS
Long Pose Model Sessions:
Figure Drawing and Painting
Non-Instructed

San Francisco Studio

Draw or paint from a live model in a beautiful studio in San Francisco's Mission district.

Light easels and some tabourets are provided. If you have a portable easel you may bring it.

Daytime sessions are lit by natural north light.

Evening sessions: model is lit from a single light source, easels lit by daylight and flourescent bulbs.

Model sessions are non-instructed.

Good ventilation (Painters must use odorless mineral spirits).

Sign up now to reserve your space in these upcoming sessions:

Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm


Pose 1 Pose 2 Pose 3
August 3  August 31  September 28
August 10  September 7  October 5
August 17  September 14  October 12
August 24  September 21  October 19

$80 for 4-session pose paid in advance

$22 for single session paid in advance

Pay online by credit card by clicking below. Please specify your selected dates in the note while paying:

Pay by check:
Sadie Valeri, 912 Cole Street #220, SF, CA 94117
Please include your email address, phone number, and the date(s) you will attend. (This is NOT the studio location, directions will be emailed).


NOTE:
By purchasing registration you are committing to the date(s) you specify, and there will be no refund if you cannot attend.


ADDITIONAL WEEKLY MODEL SESSIONS
More model sessions will be offered depending on demand, please email me at
sadiej@gmail.com to let me know what days and times would work for you! 



Extra Long Pose DATES TBA
5-Day Long Pose Model Session
DATES TBA
San Francisco Studio
Non-instructed

Draw or paint from a live figure model in one long pose for a solid week in a beautiful north-light studio in San Francisco's Mission district.

A great opportunity to create a highly finished drawing or painting under natural north light.

Both drawing and painting are permitted. Oil painters must use odorless mineral spirits. Studio is well ventilated.

Light easels and some tabourets are provided. If you have a portable easel you may bring it. Depending on the number of participants, we may set a maximum size requirement of 18x24 inches for artwork.

This model session is non-instructed.


10am-5pm, Monday - Friday for one week.

Session is FULL, please join my mailing list to be notified when this model session is offered again.


Additional Classes
Please join my mailing list or follow me on Facebook to be notified when new classes, workshops, and model sessions are posted.

I arrange classes by interest expressed by students, please email me to let me know you are interested in a class and we may be able to schedule it to accommodate your schedule and needs.


sadiej@gmail.com

About the Studio
Sadie's studio is a beautiful north-light atelier, designed to be an ideal environment for classical study. The studio is centrally located in San Francisco's Mission District, 1 block from the 16th and Mission BART station.


Click to see more photos of the atelier


Other Bay Area Classical Study
I can also personally recommend local Bay Area instruction at these organizations:

Bay Area Classical Artist Atelier
Huge north light studio in Belmont, CA, 30 minutes south of San Francisco. Classical painting and drawing workshops and ongoing classes offered by master instructors.

Andrew Ameral Studio
Andrew taught at the Florence Academy for 6 years and now offers long pose figure drawing and painting classes at his Oakland studio, as well as écorché/anatomy classes. The studio is beautifully set up for classical long pose study.


Note to Models
I am not currently auditioning new models. Please check back later.
      
SADIE J. VALERI
Sadie Valeri graduated from Rhode Island School of Design and has since studied with some of the most important classical realist living masters, including:
Juliette Aristides, Michael Grimaldi, and Ted Seth Jacobs at BACAA, and Jacob Collins at the Hudson River Fellowship.

She has taught graduate students at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, and currently offers drawing and painting classes to private students at her own studio.

Sadie is an Art Renewal Center 2010 award-winning artist.

For more information about Sadie visit the BIO PAGE.

ABOUT THE STUDIO
Sadie's studio is a beautiful north-light atelier, designed to be an ideal environment for classical study. The studio is centrally located in San Francisco's Mission District.
Click to see more photos of the atelier

STUDIO SCHEDULE
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TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe that with traditional instruction and dedicated practice, anyone with the desire to learn can develop highly refined artistic skills.

I pass along a philosophy of seeing and a classical method that can be applied to any subject matter, traditional or contemporary.

I am happy to answer any questions, please email me at
sadiej@gmail.com

SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS
Rhode Island School of Design
Bay Area Classical Artist Atelier
Hudson River Fellowship
Juliette Aristides
Michael Grimaldi
Ted Seth Jacobs
Studio Escalier
Kirstine Reiner

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COMMENTS FROM STUDENTS
“Your passion and intensity in what you do and love are evident in what you teach.”
-Sheila

“All of a sudden, all things I want to do suddenly converged on a pencil point!You gave me direction and book recommendations that now will last me for a year's worth of self-study.”
-Eileen

“The workshop was so inspiring and informative - you have a wonderful gift for teaching, besides your gift for painting.”
-Connie

“You were able to give us so many new thoughts, ideas and processes in such a short time. Not only informative - but so patient, pleasant and fun to be with - all in all a great experience.”
-Sandy

“You are one of those people who is an amazing blend of outstanding artist and gifted teacher. Generous, kind,and knowledgeable, you are one of a kind! I have learned so much during these five days and I feel that my experience will create a life changing turn in my work.”
-Loriann



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