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MONDAY
Basic Drawing
Victoria Starger
Learn how to draw what you really see. Compose and draw still
life, landscape, portrait and figure. All levels. All drawing media.
Beginner to advanced. Bring 2B pencil, kneaded eraser and
drawing pad. Colored pencils optional for drawing in color!
Meets Mondays 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Dates: April 7 - June 2 No class May 26
Class # M111
$225/$195 members
Watercolor Basics
Ed Schuh
Paint landscapes, seascapes and still life in the studio setting.
Every week new step-by-step demonstrations provide guidance
and new ideas for all levels of experience.
Meets Mondays 1:00 - 3:30
Dates: April 7 - June 2 No class May 26
Class # M121
$225/$195 members
Beginning and Intermediate Oil
Laurie Harden
Learn the basics of painting with oils from sketch to completed
work. Work from still life or reference photos. Materials list on
request.
Meets Mondays 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dates: April 14 - June 9 No class May 26
Class # M141
$225/$195 members
TUESDAY
The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Cecily Byk, BFA
This class has been designed for beginners and intermediates
alike, enhancing all levels of experience through personalized
instruction. While no experience is necessary, this class will be
of special interest to those who have taken it previously, as you
build on your skills through focus on edges, shadows and
positive and negative space. Enjoy tried and true, as well as
new and exciting approaches and gain confidence in your
drawing abilities. A list of materials will be sent upon
registration. Please bring any samples of your work to the first
class. One reference for the class: The NEW Drawing on the
Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards. Minimum 5 students.
Meets: Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dates: April 8 - May 27
Class #M211
$225/195 members
Acrylics and Oils - Adults and Serious Teens
Edward Sprafkin
Alla prima painting: Complete a painting (start to finish) each
week. Learn how to arrange your palette, mix and apply colors,
create atmosphere, dimension and texture! Bring 9 x 12
canvases, a beginners' set of acrylics or oils, brushes, and a
disposable paper palette.
Meets: Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Class #M241
Dates: April 8 - May 27
$225/195 members
Life Class - Long Poses
Work from clothed models in any medium you desire to create
finished works. Open monitored studio, no instruction, offered
year round.
Meets: Tuesdays 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
$12 members only
WEDNESDAY
The Clothed Model
Annette Hanna
Graphite, charcoal or pastel. Work from a model. One of the
best ways to learn proportion, anatomy, values, and gesture.
Problems solved in the figure are applicable to any subject
matter. Shape, plane, light and texture will be addressed.
Model fee extra.
Meets: Wednesdays 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Dates: April 9 - May 28
Class # M311
$225/$195 members
Watercolor for All Levels
Peggy Dressel
Work on a variety of subject matter at your own level with an
established watercolorist and illustrator. Beginners are
welcome. Techniques, color theory, composition and what
makes a good painting will be discussed. Call for a materials list.
Meets: Wednesdays 10:00 - 12:30
Dates: April 9 - May 28
Class # M32B1
$225/$195 members
Pastel & Oil
Annette Hanna
Working from a still life or your own project, learn composition,
color harmony, values, painting technique, perspective and
creating the illusion of 3 dimensions. Learn to understand light
and form using observation. Still life set-ups will be provided.
Meets: Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:30
Dates: April 9 - May 28
Class # M321
$225/$195 members
Colored Pencil
Victoria Starger
Draw and paint with colored pencils. Learn how to use colored
pencils for creating realistic effects, how to mix, blend, layer,
glaze; and how to use the 'aquarelle' colored pencils to create
watercolor paintings. For dry pencil techniques bring white
vellum paper and medium to dark toned pastel paper. For
watercolor (aquarelle) pencils bring 140 lb watercolor paper cold
or hot press and brushes. Landscape, portrait, and figure
references will be available in class. Bring sets of 10, 12 or
more colors in both dry and/or aquarelle pencils. Drawing in
'black and white' is also encouraged in this class.
Meets: Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dates: April 9 - May 28
Class # M341
$225/$195 members
Sculpture
Michael Shacham
Study advanced human anatomy and the language of fine
sculpture, working from the model and combining both the
technical and spiritual to create sculpture. Call (973) 904-3133
for tools and materials or go online to shachambronze.com and
click on "Tools & Materials"
Meets: Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00
Dates: Year round
Class # M353
Material fee extra
$150/$135 members for 4 weeks
THURSDAY
Experimental Watermedia/Abstract Painting
Jean Kelly, NWS
Develop an individual approach and expand your painting and
design skills using fluid acrylics, watercolor and collage
materials. Learn layering techniques using multiple transparent
glazes, gold leafing with collage, and texture with various tools.
Explore creative ways of combining watermedia and acrylics.
Emphasis on underlying abstract design structure enables you
to employ these techniques to enhance both your
representational and abstract painting. Call for materials list.
Note: This is a 3 hour class.
Meets: Thursdays 10:00 - 1:00
Dates: April 10 - May 29
Class # M414
$240/$220 members
Life Class - Short Poses
Work from a nude model in any medium you desire. Open
monitored studio, no instruction, offered year round.
Meets: Thursdays 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
$12 members only, must be over the age of 18.
FRIDAY
Chinese Brush Painting
Diana Hsu Kung
Using primarily ink and mineral colors (or watercolors) as the
medium. Students will learn step by step various techniques of
freehand style brush works and be able to know how to use
simple brush strokes to create vivid images of flowers, birds and
fishes. Students will also learn how to incorporate texture and
unique wash techniques essential for landscape painting.
Individual attention will be given to students of all levels. For
new students, there will be an introductory painting kit available
for purchase. ($35.00 payable to the teacher.)
Meets: Fridays 10:00 - 12:30
Dates: April 4 - May 23
Class # M511
$225/195 members
Traditional Oil Painting
Diana Gibson
Make a date with your artist self! Beginners as well as
experienced painters are welcome. Each class will have floral
and still life set ups. Landscape painting and portraiture will be
taught and encouraged to those interested. Achieving an
overall light and atmospheric effect is emphasized. Students will
be taught the principles of painting and universal painting
concepts. Brief demonstrations will be offered. A supply list is
available upon request. Please email Diana for a list at
dianakgibson@yahoo.com Minimum 4 students.
Meets: Fridays 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dates: April 11 - May 30
Class # M541
$225/195 members
SATURDAY
Introduction to Stone Carving
Michael Shacham
This course is intended as an introduction to time-honored hand-
carving techniques for sculpting stone. We will be working
outside weather permitting. It is intended as an ongoing class.
We will work through summer and fall until it is too cold to work
outside. We will skip bad weather days and add the missed
days at the end of classes. Stone can be purchased from your
instructor for a fee of $50.00 or you may bring your own material.
Meets: Saturdays 10:00 - 1:00
Dates: Starting April 14 (weather permitting)
Class # M6ST
$150/$135 members for 4 sessions.
Jewelry Class
Michael Shacham
Learn to carve your originally designed jewelry in Jewelers wax
to later be cast in silver or gold. Students will be able to
purchase wax and tools in class or they may bring their own.
Meets: Saturdays 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Dates: Class meets for 8 weeks starting April 14
Class # M611
$225/$195 members
Sculpture Marathon
Michael Shacham
Working a full 5 hour day for 5 days with an hour lunch break 10:
00 AM to 4:00 PM, students will learn to build an anatomically
correct figure from a nude model using Plasticine on an
aluminum armature like professionals. Work with emphasis on
anatomy and structure. Minimum 4 students.
Dates: June 23, 2008 through June 27, 2008
Class # M612
$500
Basic Drawing
Victoria Starger
Learn how to draw what you really see. Compose and draw still
life, landscape, portrait and figure. All levels. All drawing media.
Beginner to advanced. Bring 2B pencil, kneaded eraser and
drawing pad. Colored pencils optional for drawing in color!
Meets Mondays 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Dates: April 7 - June 2 No class May 26
Class # M111
$225/$195 members
Watercolor Basics
Ed Schuh
Paint landscapes, seascapes and still life in the studio setting.
Every week new step-by-step demonstrations provide guidance
and new ideas for all levels of experience.
Meets Mondays 1:00 - 3:30
Dates: April 7 - June 2 No class May 26
Class # M121
$225/$195 members
Beginning and Intermediate Oil
Laurie Harden
Learn the basics of painting with oils from sketch to completed
work. Work from still life or reference photos. Materials list on
request.
Meets Mondays 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dates: April 14 - June 9 No class May 26
Class # M141
$225/$195 members
TUESDAY
The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Cecily Byk, BFA
This class has been designed for beginners and intermediates
alike, enhancing all levels of experience through personalized
instruction. While no experience is necessary, this class will be
of special interest to those who have taken it previously, as you
build on your skills through focus on edges, shadows and
positive and negative space. Enjoy tried and true, as well as
new and exciting approaches and gain confidence in your
drawing abilities. A list of materials will be sent upon
registration. Please bring any samples of your work to the first
class. One reference for the class: The NEW Drawing on the
Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards. Minimum 5 students.
Meets: Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dates: April 8 - May 27
Class #M211
$225/195 members
Acrylics and Oils - Adults and Serious Teens
Edward Sprafkin
Alla prima painting: Complete a painting (start to finish) each
week. Learn how to arrange your palette, mix and apply colors,
create atmosphere, dimension and texture! Bring 9 x 12
canvases, a beginners' set of acrylics or oils, brushes, and a
disposable paper palette.
Meets: Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Class #M241
Dates: April 8 - May 27
$225/195 members
Life Class - Long Poses
Work from clothed models in any medium you desire to create
finished works. Open monitored studio, no instruction, offered
year round.
Meets: Tuesdays 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
$12 members only
WEDNESDAY
The Clothed Model
Annette Hanna
Graphite, charcoal or pastel. Work from a model. One of the
best ways to learn proportion, anatomy, values, and gesture.
Problems solved in the figure are applicable to any subject
matter. Shape, plane, light and texture will be addressed.
Model fee extra.
Meets: Wednesdays 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Dates: April 9 - May 28
Class # M311
$225/$195 members
Watercolor for All Levels
Peggy Dressel
Work on a variety of subject matter at your own level with an
established watercolorist and illustrator. Beginners are
welcome. Techniques, color theory, composition and what
makes a good painting will be discussed. Call for a materials list.
Meets: Wednesdays 10:00 - 12:30
Dates: April 9 - May 28
Class # M32B1
$225/$195 members
Pastel & Oil
Annette Hanna
Working from a still life or your own project, learn composition,
color harmony, values, painting technique, perspective and
creating the illusion of 3 dimensions. Learn to understand light
and form using observation. Still life set-ups will be provided.
Meets: Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:30
Dates: April 9 - May 28
Class # M321
$225/$195 members
Colored Pencil
Victoria Starger
Draw and paint with colored pencils. Learn how to use colored
pencils for creating realistic effects, how to mix, blend, layer,
glaze; and how to use the 'aquarelle' colored pencils to create
watercolor paintings. For dry pencil techniques bring white
vellum paper and medium to dark toned pastel paper. For
watercolor (aquarelle) pencils bring 140 lb watercolor paper cold
or hot press and brushes. Landscape, portrait, and figure
references will be available in class. Bring sets of 10, 12 or
more colors in both dry and/or aquarelle pencils. Drawing in
'black and white' is also encouraged in this class.
Meets: Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dates: April 9 - May 28
Class # M341
$225/$195 members
Sculpture
Michael Shacham
Study advanced human anatomy and the language of fine
sculpture, working from the model and combining both the
technical and spiritual to create sculpture. Call (973) 904-3133
for tools and materials or go online to shachambronze.com and
click on "Tools & Materials"
Meets: Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00
Dates: Year round
Class # M353
Material fee extra
$150/$135 members for 4 weeks
THURSDAY
Experimental Watermedia/Abstract Painting
Jean Kelly, NWS
Develop an individual approach and expand your painting and
design skills using fluid acrylics, watercolor and collage
materials. Learn layering techniques using multiple transparent
glazes, gold leafing with collage, and texture with various tools.
Explore creative ways of combining watermedia and acrylics.
Emphasis on underlying abstract design structure enables you
to employ these techniques to enhance both your
representational and abstract painting. Call for materials list.
Note: This is a 3 hour class.
Meets: Thursdays 10:00 - 1:00
Dates: April 10 - May 29
Class # M414
$240/$220 members
Life Class - Short Poses
Work from a nude model in any medium you desire. Open
monitored studio, no instruction, offered year round.
Meets: Thursdays 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
$12 members only, must be over the age of 18.
FRIDAY
Chinese Brush Painting
Diana Hsu Kung
Using primarily ink and mineral colors (or watercolors) as the
medium. Students will learn step by step various techniques of
freehand style brush works and be able to know how to use
simple brush strokes to create vivid images of flowers, birds and
fishes. Students will also learn how to incorporate texture and
unique wash techniques essential for landscape painting.
Individual attention will be given to students of all levels. For
new students, there will be an introductory painting kit available
for purchase. ($35.00 payable to the teacher.)
Meets: Fridays 10:00 - 12:30
Dates: April 4 - May 23
Class # M511
$225/195 members
Traditional Oil Painting
Diana Gibson
Make a date with your artist self! Beginners as well as
experienced painters are welcome. Each class will have floral
and still life set ups. Landscape painting and portraiture will be
taught and encouraged to those interested. Achieving an
overall light and atmospheric effect is emphasized. Students will
be taught the principles of painting and universal painting
concepts. Brief demonstrations will be offered. A supply list is
available upon request. Please email Diana for a list at
dianakgibson@yahoo.com Minimum 4 students.
Meets: Fridays 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dates: April 11 - May 30
Class # M541
$225/195 members
SATURDAY
Introduction to Stone Carving
Michael Shacham
This course is intended as an introduction to time-honored hand-
carving techniques for sculpting stone. We will be working
outside weather permitting. It is intended as an ongoing class.
We will work through summer and fall until it is too cold to work
outside. We will skip bad weather days and add the missed
days at the end of classes. Stone can be purchased from your
instructor for a fee of $50.00 or you may bring your own material.
Meets: Saturdays 10:00 - 1:00
Dates: Starting April 14 (weather permitting)
Class # M6ST
$150/$135 members for 4 sessions.
Jewelry Class
Michael Shacham
Learn to carve your originally designed jewelry in Jewelers wax
to later be cast in silver or gold. Students will be able to
purchase wax and tools in class or they may bring their own.
Meets: Saturdays 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Dates: Class meets for 8 weeks starting April 14
Class # M611
$225/$195 members
Sculpture Marathon
Michael Shacham
Working a full 5 hour day for 5 days with an hour lunch break 10:
00 AM to 4:00 PM, students will learn to build an anatomically
correct figure from a nude model using Plasticine on an
aluminum armature like professionals. Work with emphasis on
anatomy and structure. Minimum 4 students.
Dates: June 23, 2008 through June 27, 2008
Class # M612
$500
| Morristown Youth Classes |
MONDAY
Printing Colorful Designs - Ages 6 and Up
Franna Patrucker
Draw, impress and print your own original designs based on
nature themes and images. Create your own printing block
using thin malleable sheets of foam and an Ebony pencil (or
other thick dull tipped utensil or pen that can press easily into
the foam without puncturing it.) We will be printing our design in
color repeatedly in a way that creates a pattern. Please bring a
sketchpad and an Ebony pencil.
Meets: Mondays 4:30 - 6:30
Dates: April 7 - June 2
Class #MY11
$210/$190 members
TUESDAY
Cartooning ages 9 - 15
Dave McCoy
Create your own cartoons and characters. From drawing funny
faces and expressions, constructing the body and making comic
strips, this fun, hands-on class will show you all the tricks.
Meets: Tuesdays 4:00 - 6:00
Dates: April 8 - May 27
Class # MY21
$210/$190 members
Fun With Watercolor Ages 8 - Teen
Anju Saran
Learn the step-by-step instructions of composition, impact of
light, blending and mixing of colors, washes, wet in wet, dry
brush and how to paint landscapes, florals, birds, houses, etc.
Call for materials list.
Meets: Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30
Dates: April 8 - May 27
Class #MY21
$210/190 members
WEDNESDAY
Art Explorations Ages 6 - 11
Elaine Provost
Have fun using charcoal, pastel, watercolor, pencil and more!
Former students welcome - each class is always new. We'll
work from still life set-ups, photos and look at artists, including
Degas, Rodin and Dali for inspiration.
Meets: Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:00
Dates: April 9 - May 28
Class # MY34
$190/175 members
THURSDAY
Drawing Skills and Techniques for Ages 12 and Up
Teresa DeFabrizio
Strengthen your drawing skills beyond the basics by learning
different techniques. This class encourages students to
broaden their creative horizons. Lessons are tailored to assist
each student to grow beyond current skill level. This is a 10
week class.
Meets: Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30
Dates: April 10 - May 29
Class # MY41
$210/$190 members
SATURDAY
Studio Art I Ages 6 - 9
Cindy Tippner
Techniques will include shading with pencil and pastel. Projects
range from realistic to creative imagination. Geared fro the
enthusiastic student wishing to advance her/his skills. Lessons
are individualized for the beginner to advanced student, taught
by a high school art teacher.
Meets: Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Dates: April 12 - June 7 No class May 24
Class # MY6A0
$185/$165 members
Studio Art II Ages 10 - 16
Cindy Tippner
Explore all media and subject matter. Lessons are always
individualized to meet the needs of the intermediate to
advanced student. Geared towards the enthusiastic student
wishing to advance her or his skills. Taught by a high school art
teacher. Bring lunch or snack. Call for materials list.
Meets: Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Dates: April 12 - June 7 No class May 24
Class # MY6B0
$210/$190 members
Printing Colorful Designs - Ages 6 and Up
Franna Patrucker
Draw, impress and print your own original designs based on
nature themes and images. Create your own printing block
using thin malleable sheets of foam and an Ebony pencil (or
other thick dull tipped utensil or pen that can press easily into
the foam without puncturing it.) We will be printing our design in
color repeatedly in a way that creates a pattern. Please bring a
sketchpad and an Ebony pencil.
Meets: Mondays 4:30 - 6:30
Dates: April 7 - June 2
Class #MY11
$210/$190 members
TUESDAY
Cartooning ages 9 - 15
Dave McCoy
Create your own cartoons and characters. From drawing funny
faces and expressions, constructing the body and making comic
strips, this fun, hands-on class will show you all the tricks.
Meets: Tuesdays 4:00 - 6:00
Dates: April 8 - May 27
Class # MY21
$210/$190 members
Fun With Watercolor Ages 8 - Teen
Anju Saran
Learn the step-by-step instructions of composition, impact of
light, blending and mixing of colors, washes, wet in wet, dry
brush and how to paint landscapes, florals, birds, houses, etc.
Call for materials list.
Meets: Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30
Dates: April 8 - May 27
Class #MY21
$210/190 members
WEDNESDAY
Art Explorations Ages 6 - 11
Elaine Provost
Have fun using charcoal, pastel, watercolor, pencil and more!
Former students welcome - each class is always new. We'll
work from still life set-ups, photos and look at artists, including
Degas, Rodin and Dali for inspiration.
Meets: Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:00
Dates: April 9 - May 28
Class # MY34
$190/175 members
THURSDAY
Drawing Skills and Techniques for Ages 12 and Up
Teresa DeFabrizio
Strengthen your drawing skills beyond the basics by learning
different techniques. This class encourages students to
broaden their creative horizons. Lessons are tailored to assist
each student to grow beyond current skill level. This is a 10
week class.
Meets: Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30
Dates: April 10 - May 29
Class # MY41
$210/$190 members
SATURDAY
Studio Art I Ages 6 - 9
Cindy Tippner
Techniques will include shading with pencil and pastel. Projects
range from realistic to creative imagination. Geared fro the
enthusiastic student wishing to advance her/his skills. Lessons
are individualized for the beginner to advanced student, taught
by a high school art teacher.
Meets: Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Dates: April 12 - June 7 No class May 24
Class # MY6A0
$185/$165 members
Studio Art II Ages 10 - 16
Cindy Tippner
Explore all media and subject matter. Lessons are always
individualized to meet the needs of the intermediate to
advanced student. Geared towards the enthusiastic student
wishing to advance her or his skills. Taught by a high school art
teacher. Bring lunch or snack. Call for materials list.
Meets: Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Dates: April 12 - June 7 No class May 24
Class # MY6B0
$210/$190 members
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