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CLASSES

SUMMER SCHEDULE 2008

 


Go With the Flow!! - Ages 15 & Up            
Mary Hoffmann
6 Wednesday Afternoons – 1pm-4pm
July 2nd thru August 6th
Cost: $70 members;  $78 non-members

A watercolor course designed to introduce and reinforce a variety of techniques & use of tools for successful watercolor paintings. Through guided lessons & demonstrations multi-leveled students will be encouraged to practice developing their own style of painting.

A materials list will be provided upon registration

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Beginners Colored Pencil Class
Ages 18 & Up                        Gabrielle Nastuck
6 Thursday Evenings,  5pm – 8pm
July 17th thru August 21st
$ 70 members, $78 non-members

Colored pencil is a fascinating layered technique that enables you to achieve a high degree of detail.  This class will teach you to see all the different values of color and be able to create those values of color in your drawing.  The results are amazing! 

Must be able to pay attention to detail, have patience, and have a basic beginners drawing class under your belt. 

A materials list will be provided upon registration.
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Basic Drawing Class
Ages 18 & Up                        Gabrielle Nastuck
6 Tuesday Evenings, 5pm – 8pm
August 5th thru September 9th
$70 members, $78 non-members

If you always wanted to learn how to draw or you love drawing, this class is for you.  Learn how to draw on the “right” side of your brain.  This technique is guaranteed to give you greater confidence in your ability to draw and deepen  your artistic perception.  Everyone can draw once we train our eye to truly see what we’re drawing rather than what we know.  Once you start, you won’t be able to stop!!
Materials Needed:  Drawing Pad 9x12, a kneaded eraser, ruler, HB, 2B, 6B, 8B Drawing Pencils.

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Watercolor Landscape Class – 4 Week
Ages 18 & Up                                    Elmer Knizner
Thursday, 9am-1pm
August 14th thru September 4th
$48 members     $52 non-members

Learn to record images of nature and add structures, such as barns and houses, using photographs as a starting point.  This class is designed for students with some watercolor experience.  Bring your own supplies with you.
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Oil Painting with Jolene Joyner – Workshop
                                                           Jolene Joyner
Saturday 9am – 4pm
Session I               June 28th
Session II              August 23rd
$ 70 for each Session

Learn the different techniques of oil painting from real life photographs and still life.  Jolene will give individual instruction on your own level.

Materials Needed: Bring your own supplies and brushes along with a canvas or canvas board no bigger than 11x14, odorless turpentine, a jar to clean and swish your brushes, old rags and a palette.  Also make sure you have cadmium red light and cobalt blue.
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Beginner/Intermediate Pastel Workshop
                                                            Jolene Joyner
Saturday 9am – 4pm
July 19th
$ 70

Learn the different techniques of using pastels from real life photographs.  Jolene will give individual instruction on your own level.

Materials Needed: A full sheet of canson paper, new pastels, charcoal, soft pastels, and any other supplies you already have.

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KIDS!!

Cartoon Animation Cell Workshop – Ages 8-14
Gabrielle Nastuck

Section I              Saturday July 12th – 10am-12pm
Section II             Saturday August 16th – 10am-12pm
$15 per session

Create your own animation cell of your favorite cartoon character.  This is one project that everyone enjoys and one you don’t want to miss!  Wear old paint clothes!
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KIDS!!

LITTLE ARTISTS ART CAMP - Ages 3-5
Gabrielle Nastuck


1 Week – Monday thru Friday – 10:30am – 12pm
Session 1              July 14th – July 18th
Session 2              July 21st – July 25th
For each session:    $68  members     $75 non-members

The children will create various art projects focusing on color, shapes, and different media.  Each day will consist of a different theme, an art project, and end the day with a art book.   The children will have nothing but FUN!
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 KIDS!!

YOUNG ARTISTS ART CAMP - Ages 8-13                                  

Nathan Bolby
1 Week – Monday thru Friday – 10am – 12pm
August 4th – 8th
For each session:    $85 members      $95 non-members

The children will create 2D and 3D art projects as they explore a variety of media and the major art eras.

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OPEN STUDIO
Every Thursday 1pm – 4pm
Open to ALL Artists
$3.00

Enjoy the relaxed and fun atmosphere of the Art Center by bringing your own supplies and painting or drawing for the afternoon.  A still life will be set up, or you can bring your current project.  It’s always a good time, and a great group of artists!!  Open Studio will run throughout the year, so feel free to come and go as you please!

 

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