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Weekly Classes -- Winter/Spring 2008
Pencils, Pastels and Watercolor
Joan Franzen
Monday, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Session W1, W2 • Levels 1-5
Course code 269
This is an independent study course designed for all levels of proficiency. Students will learn the properties and handling of the various media as well as explore their similarities in style, value, and color. Individual instruction with weekly critiques and discussions included.
Materials list available before class
Tuition $120 members, $150 nonmembers
Painting in Oil and Acrylics
Mary Lee Zink
Monday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W1, W2, SP • Levels 1-5
Course code 266
Work in acrylics and/or oils in this class. You are encouraged to find what really excites you in style and subject matter and to work at your own level. Basic to advanced techniques will be covered in class and concerns common to both mediums will be addressed. There will be Instructions specific to each medium supplied. You will get lots of instructor input and all skill levels are welcome.
Materials List Available Before Class
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Expressive Painting
Melissa Christiano
Monday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session SP • Levels 2-5
Course code 230
Students will continue to develop their skills as a painter and further their direction as an artist. Students will be presented with challenges to stimulate creativity and lectures designed to strengthen technique. We will also discuss practical ways of presenting and marketing finished work.
Materials list
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Visual Explorations
Marjorie Dean Andruk
Tuesday, 9:30am to 2:30pm
Session W1, W2, SP • Levels 3-5
Course code 204
In this class you will gain a better understanding of the individual's role as an artist, and explore concepts relevant to visual expression. Painting of space (real and imaginary), shape and value will be emphasized.
Materials list
Tuition $140 members, $170 nonmembers
Chinese Brush Painting
Don Williams
Thursday, 1pm to 3:30pm
Session W1, W2, SP • Levels 1-5
Course code 207
Chinese brush painting, poetic in nature, stirs the soul in its simplicity and beauty. Learn the way of the brush creating fluid, vibrant and suggestive strokes, which invoke the power of nature. This is a very spontaneous and expressive artform which can be experienced from the very start. A combination of both traditional and contemporary subjects such as bamboo, orchid, pine tree, iris, etc. will be introduced. This class is open to all levels with advanced students pursuing independent studies. Demonstrations as well as one-on-one instruction will be ongoing. Students who already have materials that may be of use should bring them. All other students may purchase materials from the instructor for $40.
Materials fee payable to the instructor: $25
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Beginning and Intermediate Painting (PEL)
Rose Marie Prins
Tuesday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W1, W2, SP • Levels 1 & 2
Course code 201
Learn how to mix colors and apply paint using various methods: monochrome under-painting with local color glazing, color blocking and shading, over-painting and direct color application, etc. using acrylics and watercolor. Build on these techniques and expand various approaches in larger paintings of more complicated subjects. Advanced level painting students may pursue independent study.
Materials list
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Painting in the Realist Tradition 1
Luis de la Lama
Wednesday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W1 • Levels 2-5
Course code 228
In this class students will learn the methods of the Flemish school of oil painting while working with draped and undraped models like the old masters. This method is characterized by deep, transparent, warm shadows and strong light. Students will begin with a sketch of neutral shadows and learn how to apply textured brushstrokes to the most lighted areas. Those with intermediate drawing experience will benefit most.
Materials list
Model Fee: $45
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Painting in the Realist Tradition 2
Luis de la Lama
Wednesday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W2 • Levels 1 - 5
Course code 244
In this class students will learn the methods of the Florentine school of oil painting while working with draped and undraped models like the old masters. This method is very useful for portraiture and realistic representations. Students will begin with a fully detailed monochromatic underpainting then learn how to use warm, transparent colors to overlay in essential areas. Those with intermediate drawing experience will benefit most.
Materials list
Model Fee: $45
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Painting II
Rebecca Skelton
Wednesday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W2 • Levels 1-5
Course code 240
This course is for beginning to advanced students who wish to bring their paintings to new levels of sophistication. We will continue to concentrate on the basic discipline of painting, explore principles of design and begin to direct the students toward their own unique style.
Materials List Available Before Class
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Introduction to Watercolor
Linda Griffin
Thursday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W1, W2, SP • Levels 1-5
Course code 254
Dive in and overcome your fear of watercolors. In this class, students will learn how to choose and stretch watercolor paper, use masking fluid, mix your paints, make a wash, develop drawing skills, and much more. Unravel the secrets of how to successfully create beautiful watercolor images to share and show. Gain confidence in the use of this medium and build a lifelong relationship with your love of watercolors. Materials fee of $5 will cover a drawing board that students will be able to keep.
Materials List
Materials $5
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Painting 1
Rebecca Skelton
Thursday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W1 • Levels 1-5
Course code 258
A concentration on the basics of painting, the focus of this course will be basic principles of painting and short lectures of color theory. Even though this is a beginning class students with experience will profit from it as well because I work on a individual basis. I take the student where he or she is now and work with them to go in their own unique direction.
Materials list
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
workshops
Colored Pencils
Mary Lee Zink
3 Thursdays: March 20, 27 & April 3, 11am to 1:30pm
Levels 1 - 5
Course code 265
Working with colored pencils has elements of drawing and painting, this workshop explores both! You will learn basic to advanced techniques in working with regular and watercolor pencils. Colored pencils are easy to use and carry, they are also inexpensive and fun. Come join us and create beautiful works with the simple pencil.
Materials list
Materials Fee: $5
Tuition $50 members, $80 nonmembers
Acrylic Painting
Mary Lee Zink
3 Thursdays: April 17, 24 & May 1, 11am to 1:30pm
Levels 1-5
Course code 263
Explore the versatility of this "modern" paint. Learn basic to advanced techniques and find out what all the various mediums — gel, matte, gloss, glazing, etc. — are really for!
Materials list
Materials Fee: $5
Tuition $50 members, $80 nonmembers
Encaustic Painting Workshop
Elena De LaVille
Sunday-Tuesday, May 5-7, 10am to 3pm
Levels 3-5
Course code 262
Come join us for this intensive 3-day workshop introducing the basics of encaustic painting or "painting with wax." Students will be introduced to the tools and techniques of this exciting medium including supports, encaustic materials, oil sticks, cold wax, and textural effects. Exlore transparent and opaque image layering, scraping, adding and subtracting. Lots of demos and time to experiment! Slide show and historical overview will also be included. Students are responsible for supplying their own materials in addition to a $20.00 materials fee payable to the instructor for an assortment of beeswax and encaustic mediums.
Materials list
Materials Fee: $20
Tuition $350 members, $380 nonmembers
Acrylic and Watermedia Collage
Mary Lee Zink
3 Thursdays: May 8, 15 & 22, 11am to 1:30pm
Levels 1-5
Course code 264
Paint, tear rub, stencil and glue your way to creating wonderful collaged works of art. This is a good workshop for exploring ways to expand your painting techniques.
Materials list
Materials Fee: $5
Tuition $50 members, $80 nonmembers
Related Info
Registration Information
Session Dates
Spring Session
April 9 - May 20
Summer Session I
June 9 - July 20
Summer Session II
July 28 - September 7
Forms
Registration Form (.pdf)
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Guide to Skill Levels
Level 1: Beginners
Student has no skill in the medium
Level 2
Student has some minimal experience in the medium
Level 3: Intermediate
Student has knowledge of basic skills in the medium
Level 4: Advanced
Student has knowledge of and has had previous instruction in the medium
Level 5: Professional Level
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