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Teen & Adult Classes
October Classes
All
materials provided: Unless noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.
Tuesdays:
October 6, 13, 20, and 27
11. Drawing the Figure Expressively
Erica Meuser
Graphite on paper…an engaging and yet freeing way to explore line, shape, and
contour while drawing the human figure. Class fee also covers the model’s fee.
Ages : Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $90/100 (nm )
12. Painting From Life
Evan Fugazzi
Explore the rewards and challenges of oil painting from direct observation of
life. We will learn the fundamentals of both underpainting and direct oil
painting from life using a small still life. Discussion will include application
of these principles as they relate to figure, still life, and landscape work.
Upon registration you will be provided with a list of recommended materials.
Ages : Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $85/95 (nm )
13. Women Artists and You!
Kate Davis-Rosenbaum
Together we will ‘meet’ some amazing women; surveying female visual artists of
past, present, near, far, and from all different styles, and life-stories. We
will focus on a woman artist who either resembles or intrigues us. Brief
lecture-presentations, art-making project(s), and informal discussion will be
our format. NO prior art or art history experience is expected or needed. This
class is guaranteed to nourish our senses of heritage as women.
Ages : Adult | 6:30 - 8 pm | $45/55 (nm )
Thursdays:
October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
15. Rigid Heddle Weaving
Beth Rosdatter
The rigid heddle loom is a basic loom that allows you to weave light work, such
as placemats, dishtowels, scarves or shawls. We’ll plan our own design, learn
how to ‘warp’ the loom, and weave our projects. The skills and techniques you
learn using a rigid heddle loom are all transferable to other types of looms.
There may be an extra cost of $15 to $25 for your yarn, depending upon your
selected project.
Ages : 10 yrs - Adult | 7:30 - 9 pm |
$80/90 (nm )
Saturdays:
October 3, 10, 17, and 24
18. Collograph Printing
Erica Meuser
Experiment with texture, shape and color. In this class we will collage, paint,
and add materials to build raised surface plates for printmaking.
Ages : Adult | 10 am - noon | $70/80 (nm )
22. Ink Brush
Li Dongfeng
Many people are amazed by Chinese brush
painting. This teacher will make you feel it is not only possible, but fun and
exciting. In this entry level class, students will learn brush and ink
techniques to explore different subjects. Li will teach the bird and and you
will not only learn about painting, but Chinese culture and philosophies as
well. There will be a materials fee of approximately $40.
Ages : Teens - Adult | 11 - 2 pm | $85/95 (nm )
October Workshops
All materials provided: Unless
noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.
Saturdays:
October 3 and 17
23. Natural History Illustration
Stevie Moore
Depict nature realistically. Paint with watercolors to create botanical
illustrations, iridescent insects and vibrantly colored tropical fish. As time
permits, we will incorporate these into larger landscapes with animals and
plants in their natural environments. Bring a lunch.
Ages : Teens - Adult | 10 - 2 pm | $70/80 (nm )
Tuesday & Thursday:
October 6 and 8
24. Creating Digital Art
Bruce Frank
An overview of the process of creating
art using a computer. Included is an introduction to Adobe Photoshop
(retouching, color correction, special effects) and using a graphics tablet with
Corel Painter (drawing and painting with a computer). Students will have
hands-on experience scanning images, creating an art piece, and printing it.
Ages : 15 yrs - Adult | 6 - 8 pm | $45/55 (nm )
Tuesdays & Thursdays:
October 27, 29;
November 3, 5
25. Watercolor
Tricia Spencer
Students will explore and develop their
skills for making expressive paintings. Color, texture, graded washes, wet into
wet, and expressive brush work will assist you in emphasizing the descriptive
elements in your paintings. Composition skills, use of light and the transparent
effects of watercolor are essential to understanding how to work with this very
sensitive and expressive medium. You will receive a list of the materials you
will need to bring to class.
Ages : Adult | 7 - 9 pm | $65/75 (nm )
November Classes
All materials provided: Unless
noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.
Tuesdays:
November 10, 17, 24
44. Bang! Sound or Noise?
Marcus Wilkerson
Experience first hand the excitement and wonder of sound. We’ll build our own
instruments, create our own music, and get connected through the emotional magic
of melody! We’ll learn the math and science connection to music too!
Ages : Adult | 7 - 9 pm | $45/55 (nm )
45. Expressive Figure Drawing: Mixed Media
Erica Meuser
Working with live models, we’ll use
graphite and watercolor on paper, and add dimension while exploring line, shape
and contour, to draw the human figure.
Ages : Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $80/90 (nm )
46. Needlepoint Fun
Donna Eads
Needlepoint is fun, social and rewarding.
You can decorate for Christmas with beautiful handmade ornaments, make a
statement with your own custom designed belt or even stitch a rug. We will learn
the basic stitch and a few decorative stitches. Have fun, relax, and socialize
over a wonderfully satisfying craft.
Ages : Adult | 6 - 9pm | $85/95 (nm )
Thursdays:
November 5, 12, 19
48. Exploring and Creating Abstractions
Jenny Conatser
Get ready to explore the endless possibilities of abstract art through two
approaches. Using design, color, shape, and form we will create our own
non-representational work of art. And, on the more representational side of
abstract, we’ll choose something from everyday life and distort it using
collage, paint, and layering of other materials.
Ages : Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $85/95 (nm )
Saturdays:
November 7, 14, 21
50. Painting…A Gift
Cynthia Ryan Kelly
We will take a quick journey through rich periods of art history to learn about
the visual world and methods artists have employed to express their vision.
Using watersoluable materials on varied surfaces, we will stretch a small canvas
to make artwork that is ready to hang on a wall as a gift to someone or
yourself.
Ages : Adult | 10 am - 1 pm | $85/95 (nm )
53. Dry Painting
Frank Boyer
Chalk and oil pastels are excellent media
for fast, realistic drawings, for effects usually achieved with paints. Various
subjects will be demonstrated and rendered, from figures and landscapes to
sci-fi themes.
Ages : Teens - Adult | 10 am - 1 pm | $80/90 (nm )
November Workshop
All materials provided: Unless
noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.
Saturday:
November 14
54. Decorate an Herbal Christmas Tree
Melinda Boyer
Learn about holiday herbs while decorating a 9 to 12” faux tree with green moss,
herbs such as lavender and rosemary, and preserved flowers like baby roses. Then
add your own creative touches by making Fimo (color polymer clay that’s baked)
ornaments of your designs. These make lovely tabletop trees to impress your
friends and family.
Ages : Adult | 10 am - 2 pm | $45/55 (nm )
December Classes
All materials provided: Unless
noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.
Tuesdays:
December 1, 8, 15
64. Introductory Drawing and Design Fundamentals
Cynthia Ryan Kelly
By studying compositions of the past and
working with a variety of materials and lighting, we will explore the
fundamentals of the visual world on paper and other surfaces. Hands-on use of
color will also be explored in this drawing class.
Ages : Teens - Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $80/90
(nm )
65. Drawing With Color Pencils
Donna Eads
The smooth velvety texture of color pencils can add depth and brilliant pigment
to your composition. If you haven’t used color pencils since childhood, a lot
has changed; they’re richer, easier to blend and shade, and to lay down smooth
colors. We will also experiment with watercolor pencil.
Ages : Adult | 6 - 8 pm | $60/70 (nm )
Thursdays:
December 3, 10, 17
67. Scandinavian Holiday Crafts
Beth Rosdatter
Enjoy a family holiday bonding experience and a little “simple living”. Put your
hands to work creating decorations and gifts using Northern European traditional
techniques including how to craft unique Scandinavian holiday ornaments using
straw, paper and foil. Simple family fun!
Ages : 8 yrs - Adult | 6 - 8 pm | $20/30 (nm )
69. Bringing Still-Life to LIFE
Jenny Conatser
Through thinking ‘outside the box’, create your own still-life set-up using a
variety of materials. Then, bring in several small items from home that are
important to you and include those in your still-life painting. We will use
charcoal, pencil, and acrylics in our work.
Ages : Adult | 6 - 8 pm | $55/65 (nm )
December Workshops
All materials provided: Unless
noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.
Saturday:
December 5
75. Fashion Fun
Aimee Monahan
We will use mixed media to create
miniature retro or fashion forward dress sculptures, and build wire armatures to
display our work. Bring a lunch.
Ages : Teens - Adult | 10 am - 2 pm | $35/45 (nm )
Saturdays:
December 12 and 19
78. Herbal Crafts and Aromatherapy
Melinda Boyer
Create aromatic gifts and decorations with herbs and essential oils. Students
will explore the world of herbs and create a 14” wreath of native grasses and
herbs, embellished with dried flowers, seedpods and mosses. Students will also
work with eight essential oils to blend aromatic gifts including a custom bath
salt, a holiday room spray and a soothing body cream. Enjoy the fragrant powers
of herbs and flowers.
Ages : Teens - Adult | 10 am - 1 pm | $55/65 (nm )
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