|
10% Off Art Classes for First-timers!
Never taken an art class with us?
Take advantage of our fall sale, and get 10% off your first class!
|
 WILDLIFE PAINTING
Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16, 30; December 7, 14
(No class November 23)
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
With Heather Stamenov
$280 + materials list.
For adults ages 17+.
Learn how to create lifelike paintings of animals and participate in one of humanity's earliest art forms (dating back to prehistoric cave paintings!). Whether painting a portrait of a horse, a moose, birds or one's beloved pet(s), students will work on creating good composition, practice color mixing and brush handling techniques to depict the beauty of animals and their environments. This is a great opportunity for beginners or advanced oil painters to expand their subject matter. Photographic references will be used in this course. Start collecting your favorite wildlife images! The instructor will also bring a supply of good photos that students may use.
Registration deadline:
TOMORROW! Tuesday, November 1
|
FAVORITE FACES GALLERY: Drawing & Painting People and Critters Kids Love
Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16, (no class November 23), 30
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
With Nathan Jarvis
$130. Materials included.
For kids ages 6-10.
Kids get to draw and paint portraits of the people and critters that are central to their lives, including themselves. Silly, serious and/or full of make believe portraits tell stories about both the subject and the artist. Students learn about adding supporting elements to art that help reveal the true nature of the subject. Kids will work with dry media as well as acrylics on canvas board. Printed, student-supplied photo reference of subject matter is required.
Registration deadline:
TOMORROW! Tuesday, November 1
|
|
TOTS TURKEY POTS
Saturday, November 5
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
With Cameron Chaffee
$25. Materials included.
For tots ages 3-5.
Join Cameron in the studio as he teaches students another fun clay project that celebrates Thanksgiving. In his simple step-by-step process, he will show students how to create adorable clay turkey pots to adorn any fall table and to display for years to come. Due to drying and firing times, pottery will be ready to pick up 10-12 days after the class.
Registration deadline:
Wednesday, November 2
|
THE SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION
The Scientific Illustration
Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, 28
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
With Annette Mehr
$180 + $25 materials fee
For adults/teens ages 14+.
Stippling is a technique using many small dots to create naturalistic gradation of tones, which is portrayed in scientific illustration. Learn how to use line and stippling techniques to suggest and render form, create texture, and build a dynamic, clean image using pen and ink. Class will examine specimens like animal skulls, or taxidermied animals. Each student will receive a personal pack of Micron pens of varied thicknesses to achieve the perfect values when drawing, and a drawing pad on the first day of class. Teens 14+ are welcome to enroll.
Registration deadline:
Friday, November 4
|
|
GLASS FUSION II
Tuesdays, November 8, 15, 22, 29
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
With Jan Harris Smith
$180 + $80 materials fee.
For adults ages 17+.
Learn the basics of glass fusion while creating one of a kind glass projects in class. We will explore the use of tools used to shape and form glass. Properties and types of glass will be discussed, as well basic design concepts, resulting in the completion of several finished projects. Class will cover the use of reactive glasses, the use of frit, rod, and dichroic to create patterns in glass and the use of inclusions in glass such as silver foil. Cold working techniques will be demonstrated to put a finishing touch on the fused glass piece. This class is for beginners and intermediate students continuing their practice in glass fusion.
Registration deadline:
Friday, November 4
|
|
