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 6 - June 1  No class May 25
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 6 - June 1  No class May 25
Class # M121
$225/$195 members

Beginning and Intermediate Oil - Adults and Serious Teens
Laurie Harden
Learn the basics of painting with oils.  We will work from a still life or bring a photo
reference if you prefer to do landscapes or portraits.  Many techniques are explored.  
Composition is discussed as well as lighting and values.  Learn how to mix color and how
to apply them using several techniques.  Materials list on request.  

Meets Mondays 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dates:  March 30 - May 18  
Class # M141
$225/$195 members

TUESDAY

Acrylics and Oils - Adults and Serious Teens
Edward Sprafkin
Learn a structured painting method that will allow you to complete a painting (start to
finish) each week working from still life.  Learn to see and paint value, shape, color,
dimension and texture.  Call for a supply list.

Meets: Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Class #M241
Dates: April 7 - May 26
$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 - All Media
Annette Hanna
Work from a model with long (two week) poses.  You can take advantage of the long
poses or do shower time drawings from different positions.  It is 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 8 - May 27  
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 7 - May 27  
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 using fruit
and/or flowers.  

Meets: Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:30
Dates: April 8 - May 27  
Class # M321
$225/$195 members

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 erasure and drawing pad.  Colored pencils optional for drawing in color.  

Meets: Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dates: April 8 - May 27
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 (201)
506-0363 for tools and materials or go online to www.shachambronze.com and click on
"Tools & Materials"

Meets: Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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 9 - May 28  
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

Plein Air Painting
Ed Sprafkin
Experience outdoor parks and natural areas using a structural painting method.  Learn
how to arrange your palette, mix and apply colors, create atmosphere, dimension and
texture.  Meet at MCAA.  Call for a supply list.

Meets: Fridays 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Dates: April 10 - May 29
Class # M5PA4
$240/220 members


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 10 - May 29
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 10 - May 29
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.  You may
bring your own material.  Contact (201) 506-0363 or www.shachambronze.com.

Meets: Saturdays 10:00 - 1:00
Dates: Starting April 10  
Class # M6ST
$150/$135 members for 4 sessions.

SUNDAY

Printmaking
Robin Duty
Printmaing methods such as drypoint, monotype, collograph, wood block and linocuts will
be discussed along wiyh demonstrations by the instructor.  Learn how to create your own
plate, how to ink and print on a press.  Come with your own sketches and creative ideas
for a linocut and drypoint project.  Make editions using your own original art.  Call for a
supply list or for additional information.

Meets: Sundays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Dates: Sunday April 19, 26, June 7, 14
Class # M6RD
$40/day or for all 4 days $130/$120 members

Introduction to Cartoon Character Design
Fred Caracci
The course will explore essential mechanics of character development.  Students will
create original cartoon, focusing on appearance, personality, emotion, facial expressions
and distortion of character while maintaining likeness.  Bring a pencil, eraser, sketchbook
9 x 12 or larger.  Optional: black micropen or marker, 11 x 14 bristol board.  

Meets: Sundays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dates: April 19, 26, June 7, 14
Class # M6FC
$40/day for all 4 days $130/120 members

JUNE CLASSES FOR ADULTS

The Sketchbook- for travel and every day use
Victoria Starger
Learn drawing skills from a professional illustrator.  Subjects include figures, portraits,
animals, still life and perspective.  We will be working in pencil and charcoal.  Please bring
a drawing pad 11 x 14 or larger, 4 B pencil and a kneaded eraser.

Meets: Mondays 10:00 - 12:30
Dates: June 8, 15, 22 & 29
Class #M1J1
$115/$100 members

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 three hour
class.

Meets: Thursdays 10:00 - 1:00
Dates: June 4, 11, 18, 25
Class #M414
$120/110 members

Printmaking
Robin Duty
Printmaking methods such as drypoint, monotype, collograph, woodblocks and linocuts will
be discussed along with demonstrations by the instructor.  Learn how to create your own
plate, how to ink and print on a press.  Come with your own sketches and creative ideas
for a linocut and drypoint project.  Make editions using your own original art.  Call for a
supply list or for additional information.

Meets: Sundays 1:00 - 4:00
Dates: June 7 and June 14
Class #M6RD
$40/day

MONDAY

Drawing - Ages 7 - 14
Laurie Harden
Learn drawing skills from a professional illustrator.  Subjects include figures, portraits,
animals, still life and perspective.  We will be working in pencil and charcoal.  Please bring
a drawing pad 11 x 14 or larger, 4 B pencil and a kneaded eraser.

Meets: Mondays 4:30 - 6:00
Dates: March 30 - May 18
Class #MY11
$190/$175 members

TUESDAY

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 5:15 - 7:15
Dates: April 7 - May 26
Class #MY21
$210/190 members

WEDNESDAY

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 - 5:30
Dates: April 8 - May 27
Class # MY21
$190/$175 members

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 8 - May 27  
Class # MY34
$190/175 members

THURSDAY

Drawing Skills and Techniques for Ages 12 and Up
Peggy Dressel
Learn the right approach to drawing from a professional illustrator.  Students will use a
variety of mediums to draw figures, portraits, animals and still life, learning about
techniques, shading, perspective, creativity and composition.  This is a great class for
students who are currently working on a portfolio as well as students who are just starting
to learn to draw.  Bring a drawing pad 11 x 14 or larger, 2 B pencil and a kneaded eraser.

Meets: Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00
Dates: April 9 - May 28
Class # MY41
$210/$190 members

SATURDAY

Draw, Paint and More I - Ages 6 - 9  
Elaine Provost
Learn basic drawing skills while exploring new media.  Pastel, watercolor and charcoal will
be used to create landscapes, figures, animals and still life.  Lessons are geared to the
enthusiastic student wishing to advance her/his skills from beginner to advanced student.  
Bring a sketchbook (approx 8" x 10"), pencil and eraser to class.  

Meets: Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Dates: April 11 - May 30  
Class # MY6A0
$185/$165 members

Draw, Paint and More Ii - Ages 10 - 17  
Elaine Provost
Advance your skills and try out new techniques and media.  Individual attention is given to
each student and lessons include inspiration from Da Vinci to Picasso.  Attention high
school stundents! -College portfolio advice available.  Bring a sketchbook, pencil and
eraser to class as well as lunch or snack.  

Meets: Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Dates: April 11 - May 30
Class # MY6B0
$210/$190 members
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