Geoffrey Workman to Teach Drawing and Color theory at L. Matolcsy Arts Center

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Drawing and Color Theory offered by Geoffrey Workman at the Lajos Matolcsy Arts Center in Norway

NORWAY – Two new art classes for adults in drawing and color theory with Instructor Geoffrey Workman are being offered by the Western Maine Art Group at the Lajos Matolcsy Arts Center at 480 Main Street in Norway.

Drawing is held Wednesdays from 3:30PM to 5:00PM. Students will be introduced to drawing terms, materials, techniques and perspective to further explore their creativity, including: use of materials, tonal values, contour, light, shape, form and composition. The class fee for a six-week session is $100. The list of supplies needed: Sketch pad of choice (16” x 20” and up), #2B pencil, Vine charcoal, Black charcoal pencil, White charcoal pencil, Kneaded eraser, Gum eraser.

Color Theory is held Wednesdays from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. Students will be instructed in color usage, principles and general rules. Students may create color notes in water color or nupastels. The class fee for a six-week session is $120.00. Materials needed include: Appropriate paper pad for colors, 2B pencil, Water colors or nupastels, Kneaded eraser. All supplies are available at 100 Aker Wood Art Store in Norway.

Workman was introduced to art at an early age by his artist mother. His father and brothers sparked his love of hunting and fishing which soon sprung a passion for nature, wildlife and the outdoors. Combining this with his talent for painting and sculpting, he began to create wonderful pieces of art on his life long artistic journey.

Workman studied art education with the likes of great professors such as Warren Kimball but eventually focused the study of art and earned a Bachelor of Fine Art from the University of Southern Maine where he also won “Sculptor of the Year.” He is a member of the Western Maine Art Group and sat on the Board of Directors for the Northern Vermont Artist Association.

Geoffrey has faced numerous health issues since he graduated, including a loss of eyesight rendering him legally blind. But he continues to paint and nothing has been able to deter him from pursuing art with passion and perseverance, continuing to produce paintings and sculpture that capture the beauty of nature and his surroundings, as he continues, participate in numerous regional art exhibits winning ribbons and awards for his work.

FMI Contact the Western Maine Art Group: 739-6161 or go to www.TheWMAG.org.

Photo Cutline: Artist and Instructor Geoffrey Workman (far right) works with one of his classes which is being offered through the Western Maine Art Group at its gallery, the Lajos Matolcsy Arts Center, at 480 Main Street in Norway.
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