Summer Classes
Drawing, Painting and Printmaking Classes:
- Beginning Painting
- Colographs and Monotypes
- Drawing Fundamentals
- Drawing with Oil Paint Sticks
- Figure Drawing & Painting
- Intermediate Drawing
- Intermediate Watercolor
- Introduction to Abstraction in Oil
- Introduction to Acrylic Painting
- Introduction to Book Arts
- Introduction to Relief Printing
- Introduction to Silk Screen Printing
- Introduction to the Figure
- Japanese Block Printing
- Oil Painting Intensive
- Oil Portraiture
- Open Figure Drawing
- Painting in Oil
- Pastel Drawing
- Silk Screen Printing
- Watercolor Intensive
- Watercolor Painting I
- Watercolor Painting II
Beginning Painting
Beginner
Everyone has a talent and painting can help you develop that hidden creative spark. In this basic class students can learn to express themselves with acrylic, oil and mixed media. The instructor will demonstrate techniques of mixing colors, applying paint and composition.
Tuition: $185 ($170 members)
Sections:
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Bren Isenberg
8 Mondays
June 16 – August 18
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Colographs and Monotypes
All Levels
Six weeks of fun and easy printmaking. If you’ve never tried printmaking before this is your class. Making Monotypes are wonderful! But be careful once you make on you cannot stop. And making collographs are an “anything” goes way of making a relief print. No acids, no mysterious chemicals, and non-toxic. No previous printmaking experience necessary. How can you resist?
Tuition: $150 ($135 members)
Materials fee: $10
Sections:
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Mary Melton
6 Mondays
July 14 – August 18
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Drawing Fundamentals
Beginner
This class is designed for the beginner who has always wanted to learn to draw. This class covers the fundamentals of drawing: contour line, negative space, composition, sighting, perspective, shading, and texture. Students explore different drawing materials, techniques, and methods. Materials list to be mailed.
Tuition: $150 ($135 members)
Sections:
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Section A
Bren Isenberg
6 Mondays
June 2 – July 7
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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Section B
Bren Isenberg
6 Mondays
July 14 – August 18
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Drawing with Oil Paint Sticks New!
Beginner/Intermediate
Explore the possibilities of working with oil paint sticks. This medium combines the directness of drawing with the color density of oil paint. Paint sticks are compatible with oil pastels and appropriate for mixed media applications. This medium is highly portable and offers easy clean up, a good choice for travel or plein air. A materials list will be mailed.
Tuition: $150 ($135 members)
Sections:
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Sarah Masters
6 Mondays
June 2 – July 7
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Figure Drawing & Painting
Intermediate/Advanced
This course allows students to observe the figure and learn how to achieve accurate proportions, values, line quality, and gesture. Students may choose to draw or paint in oil-based mediums. The instructor will provide guidance for the students as they experiment with various techniques and materials to hone their skills. A materials list will be mailed.
Tuition: $185 ($170 members)
Sections:
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Tom Van Auken
8 Wednesdays
June 11 – July 30
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Intermediate Drawing
Intermediate
This class focuses on drawing with various media – ink, pencil, charcoal, pastel pencils and soft pastel. Students will explore methods of seeing and drawing, establishing a way to look at things in order to understand them, and will continue to strengthen their observational skills and drawing expertise as they try different ways of approaching a subject. Class may be repeated. Materials list to be mailed.
Tuition: $150 ($135 members)
Sections:
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Section A
Bren Isenberg
6 Thursdays
June 5 – July 17
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
No Class July 3 -
Section B
Bren Isenberg
6 Thursdays
July 24 – August 28
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Intermediate Watercolor
Intermediate
This class is for all levels; drawing skills are not required. Students will learn transparent watercolor techniques, methods of controlling paint, and create paintings working step-by-step with the instructor. The instructor tailors lessons to each student’s level of experience. The class explores color relations, composition, technique, and glazing. A materials list will be mailed
Tuition: $190 ($175 members)
Sections:
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Shelly Bechtel Shepherd
8 Tuesdays
June 10 – August 5
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
No Class July 8
Introduction to Abstraction in Oil
Intermediate/Advanced
This will explore the fundamentals of abstraction. We will learn how to see the world in a different way thus breaking down visual elements to their purest form. We will do exercises that will focus on accurate representation and how to break down those representative forms. Students will be asked to concentrate on color, shape, texture, surface quality, dimension and pattern. Students will also be expected to look at and study different abstract artists for their own enrichment and guidance. The class will consist of two five-week projects. Bring your oil supplies and ideas.
Tuition: $205 ($190 members)
Sections:
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Heather Kachurka
10 Tuesdays
June 3 – August 5
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Introduction to Acrylic Painting
Beginner/Intermediate
This course introduces the fundamentals of painting, from stretching a canvas to mixing colors and applying paint. Course covers painting materials, techniques, and styles of working with acrylics, as well as non-traditional painting surfaces and materials. Materials list to be mailed.
Tuition: $150 ($135 members)
Sections:
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Section A
Amie Oliver
6 Mondays
June 2 – July 7
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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Section B
Don Crow
6 Mondays
July 14 – August 18
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Introduction to Book Arts
All Levels
Students will be using handmade paper, machine- made paper and mat board to explore the basics of bookbinding. Learn to make your own photo albums, sketchbooks and journals. Students will be introduced to a variety of binding structures while making four different types of books (time allowing). There will be an overview of materials used in traditional and nontraditional bookbinding as well as discussion about personalizing your books.
Tuition: $125 ($110 members)
Sections:
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Section A
Meg Rodgers
4 Thursdays
June 5 – June 26
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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Section B
Meg Rodgers
4 Thursdays
July 10 – July 31
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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Section C
Meg Rodgers
4 Thursdays
August 7 – August 28
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Introduction to Relief Printing
All Levels
This class will cover the basics of wood block and lino relief as well as introduce monotype, drypoint and other basic relief printing processes. All materials are non-toxic and non-allergic. Papers for printing will be discussed the first night of class. Tools and blocks provided.
Tuition: $125 ($110 members)
Materials fee: $20
Sections:
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Section A
Pam Shelor
4 Wednesdays
June 4 – June 25
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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Section B
Pam Shelor
4 Wednesdays
July 2 – July 23
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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Section C
Staff
4 Wednesdays
August 6 – August 27
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Introduction to Silk Screen Printing
All Levels
Students will learn the basics of screen printing and create images for transfer to both paper and fabric. Painted screens, stenciling and other transfer techniques will be taught and practiced. This class uses only non-toxic print inks and solvents. It is a fun class so sign up with a friend! A materials list will be mailed.
Tuition: $125 ($110 members)
Materials fee: $15
Sections:
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JC Gilmore Bryan
4 Tuesdays
June 3 – June 24
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Introduction to the Figure
Beginner/Intermediate
Emphasis is on learning the anatomy and structure of the figure, and how light reveals its forms, as well as exploring various media and techniques such as pencil, pastel pencils, charcoal, ink washes and oil sketches. Each session begins with quick gesture drawings of the nude model; the model assumes a long pose for the remainder of the class.The last two or three weeks of the course will be devoted to an extended pose. Class may be repeated. Materials list to be mailed.
Tuition: $150 ($135 members)
Sections:
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Section A
Bren Isenberg
6 Wednesdays
June 4 – July 9
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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Section B
Bren Isenberg
6 Wednesdays
July 16 – August 20
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Japanese Block Printing
All Levels
Wood block printing covers the basics in carving, inking, and printing a linoleum block and wood block using traditional methods. Students will learn the history of relief printing, how to reproduce drawings, and create original wood block prints. Class may be repeated to refine techniques and build skills.
Tuition: $150 ($130 members)
Materials fee: $10
Sections:
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Lee Weaver
6 Mondays
June 2 – July 7
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Oil Painting Intensive
Intermediate/Advanced
This class is designed for student particularly interested in working oils. Spend an intensive week honing your painting skills. The instructor will provide technical demos and guide students through work on still life and landscape exercises. May be repeated to practice and refine skills. Materials list will be mailed.
Tuition: $150 ($135 members)
Sections:
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Section A
David Tanner
5 Days
June 2 – June 6
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Section B
David Tanner
5 Days
June 9 – June 13
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Oil Portraiture
All Levels
Painting from live models, this class offers artists of all levels methods of seeing the face in simplified forms, achieving convincing proportions, values and colors. Oil has been used by the great artists of past centuries to capture the subtleties of flesh tones, and we will use this flexible medium to create expressive paintings of the human face. Extensive demos by the instructor and class may be repeated indefinitely. Materials list will be mailed.
Tuition: $150 ($135 members)
Sections:
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David Tanner
6 Mondays
July 14 – August 18
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Open Figure Drawing
All Levels
Adult students may come and draw or paint from a model. No instruction. Bring all of your own materials. Easels provided.
Tuition: $6 ($6 members)
Sections:
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No Instruction
12 Fridays
June 6 – August 29
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
$6.00 per session – pay in class.
No Class July 4
Painting in Oil
Beginner/Intermediate
A variety of subject matter will be explored to build basic technique, including still-life, landscape, portraiture and figure painting. This class can be used as an introduction to oil, or used by the more experienced painter to push the boundaries of existing skill. More advanced students can use the time for personal projects with assistance from the instructor in an encouraging environment. Effective use of composition, form, value, and color is emphasized, with the goal of increasing observational skills to develop realistic oil paintings. Course may be repeated.
Tuition: $210 ($195 members)
Sections:
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Bren Isenberg
10 Tuesdays
June 17 – August 19
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Pastel Drawing
Intermediate/Advanced
Continue to explore the techniques and possibilities of pastel drawing. Students will refine skills learned in the introductory class and expand their repertoire of pastel drawing techniques. A small materials fee is due to the instructor the first night of class.
Tuition: $150 ($135 members)
Sections:
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Section A
Susan Singer
6 Tuesdays
June 3 – July 8
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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Section B
Susan Singer
6 Tuesdays
July 15 – August 19
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Silk Screen Printing
Intermediate/Advanced
Students who have taken Introduction to silk Screen Printing or those with experience can take this class to refine their skills and continue to explore the creative potential of screen printing. This class uses only non-toxic print inks and solvents. Bring a bag lunch.
Tuition: $150 ($135 members)
Materials fee: $15
Sections:
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JC Gilmore Bryan
4 Saturdays
June 7 – June 28
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Watercolor Intensive
Beginner/Intermediate
This class is designed to teach the fundamentals of watercolor as well as introduce new techniques and method for students who have completed a basic watercolor class. The instructor will lead students through a variety of step-by-step exercises including wet on wet painting and painting backgrounds. A supply list will be mailed.
Tuition: $150 ($135 members)
Sections:
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Shelly Shepherd
5 Days
June 2 – June 6
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Watercolor Painting I
Beginner
Learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting, from selecting paper and brush control to mixing opaque and transparent colors. The instructor guides students in color relations and values, composition, glazing, and methods for controlling paint. Drawing skills are not required. Materials list to be mailed.
Tuition: $190 ($175 members)
Sections:
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Susan Quinnild
8 Wednesdays
June 4 – July 23
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Watercolor Painting II
Intermediate
All watercolorists will want to consider this class, which explores advanced techniques through demonstrations and step-by-step instruction on composition, color relations, and professional development. Drawing skills are not necessary. A materials list will be mailed on request.
Tuition: $190 ($175 members)
Sections:
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Shelly Bechtel Shepherd
8 Thursdays
June 12 – August 14
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
No Class July 10
Adult Summer Classes
The 2008 adult class schedule is now posted!
Artventure
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