Art Movements in Practice: Techniques, Expression and Context for Artists

Name: Art Movements in Practice: Techniques, Expression and Context for Artists
Start: 2025-12-12T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-12T12:00:00-05:00
Location: 519 Broadway Street, 29577

Schedule

Fri Dec 12 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

519 Broadway Street, 29577 | Myrtle Beach, SC

Join teaching artist Annie Melik for a series of immersive 8 studio courses (2 hours each) that bridges the gap between historical art movements and contemporary painting practice. Each week combines hands-on technical exercises, rich historical discussion, and guided creative process in a joyful group learning experience to help artists deepen their understanding and refine their personal style.
$60/2-hr session or $480 for full 8-weeks
Audience: Intermediate to advanced artists, art students, and educators
Duration: each individual session is 2 hrs. Full course is 8 weeks
$60 individual sessions, sign up HERE. https://visionartsgallery.as.me/schedule/888b772e/?appointmentTypeIds[]=83627095
$480 8-week workshop, sign up HERE. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/888b772e/?productId=2059454&clearCart=true
Format: Weekly studio painting sessions + historical context and artist’s debate of the topic.
Class dates & subjects:
- Week 1: 10/10/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Classical Foundations – Renaissance & Baroque
- Week 2: 10/17/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Romanticism & Realism
- Week 3: 10/31/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Impressionism
- Week 4: 11/7/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Post-Impressionism & Symbolism
- Week 5: 11/14/2025, 2:00-4:00 PM: Cubism & Futurism
- Week 6: 11/21/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Expressionism & Surrealism
- Week 7: 12/5/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Abstract Expressionism & Minimalism
- Week 8: 12/12/2025: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Contemporary Movements & Personal Practice as Artists
What You’ll Gain
- Explore foundational techniques from major art movements
- Apply historical methods to modern painting
- Create a series of paintings inspired by global traditions
- Develop a personal visual language rooted in art history
- Build a portfolio of sketches and finished works
Why This Class? Whether you're refining your portfolio, expanding your teaching practice, or seeking new inspiration, this course offers a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation. Work in studio, continue at home, and grow with a community of passionate artists.
Limited spots available, enroll now and elevate your painting practice!