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| WINTER 2012 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: Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 Class # M111 $225/$195 members Watercolor Possibilities Ed Schuh Paint landscapes, seascapes and still life in the studio setting. Various techniques will be taught to achieve the look you want. Every week new step-by-step demonstrations provide guidance and new ideas for all levels of experience. Meets Mondays 1:00 - 3:30 Dates: Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 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 colors and how to apply them using several techniques. Get into that Alpha-state and release your creativity. Materials list on request. Meets Mondays 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Dates: Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 Class # M141 $225/$195 members Fun with Watercolors Anju Saran Learn with step by step demonstrations composition, impact of light, blending and mixing of colors, washes, layering, wet-in-dry/dry and dry brush. Paint landscapes, florals, animals and still life in the studio setting. Every week new step by step demonstrations provide guidance and new ideas for all levels of experience. Materials list on request. Meets Mondays 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Dates: Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 Class # M14B1 $225/$195 members TUESDAY Open Studio An opportunity for member to work on personal art projects while enjoying the company of other artists. Bring your project, your supplies, your lunch and your creativity. No fee. Meets: Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Life Drawing - Anatomy for Artists John Power Learn to draw from the model. Focus will be on line, proportion and capturing the gesture of the figure and developing a completed drawing. Instruction is individualized to meet the specific needs of the student. Bring a newsprint pad, charcoal pencil and/or Conte pencil or stick and a kneaded eraser. Must be 18 or older. Model fee extra. Minimum 4 students. Meets Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:30 PM Dates: Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 Class # M241 $225/195 members WEDNESDAY The Portrait and Figure Annette Hanna Work from a clothed model with two week poses. Concentrate on either a portrait head or on the entire figure. Get a handle on correct proportion, the planes of the head, the anatomy of the body as well as color shape, light on form and gesture. Beginner to advanced. Model fee extra. Your instructor works with each student individually. Meets: Wednesdays 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Dates: Jan. 11 - Feb. 29 Class # M311 $225/$195 members Pastel and Oil Annette Hanna Working from a still life or your own project in either medium. Learn about 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. Demonstrations will be provided. Meets: Wednesdays 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Dates: Jan. 11 - Feb. 29 Class # M321 $225/$195 members The Sketchbook Victoria Starger Learn how to keep a sketchbook, how to draw quickly, capturing the essence of a subject, sketching with economy and color. Learn how to journal your travels to faraway places or depict something of wonder in your own backyard or from your easy chair inside. Keep sketches for developing ideas for future work. Call for a materials list. Meets Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Dates: Jan. 11 - Feb. 29 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 AM - 1:00 PM Dates: Jan. 12 - March 1 Class # M414 $240/$220 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: Thursdays 7:00 - 9:30 PM Dates: Jan. 19 - March 8 Class # M441 $225/195 FRIDAY Indoor Landscape Painting Edward Sprafkin Work from color sketches, plein air paintings or your favorite photo. Learn how to arrange your palette, mix and apply your colors, create atmosphere, dimension and texture. Call for a materials list. Meets: Fridays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Dates: Jan 13 - March 2 Class # M514 $240/220 members Traditional Oil Painting Diana Gibson Make a date with your inner artist! 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 of Fine Art. Brief demonstrations will be offered. A supply list is available upon request. Please email Diana for a list at dianakgibson(at)yahoo.com Minimum 4 students. Meets: Fridays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Dates: Jan 13 - March 2 (After March 3 extension classes mayl be offered.) Class # M541 $225/195 members SATURDAY Introduction to Stone Carving Michael Shacham This class will resume in the Spring 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 tool 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. If you do not have stone call (201) 506-0363 for tools and materials or go online to www.shachambronze.com and click on "Tools & Materials" Meets: Saturdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Dates: Ongoing Class # M6ST Material fee extra $150/$135 members for 4 weeks YOUTH CLASSES 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. Bring a drawing pad 11 x 14 or larger, 4B pencil and kneaded eraser. Meets: Mondays 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Dates: Jan. 9 - Feb. 27 Class #MY19 $190/$175 members TUESDAY Cartooning Comic Strips, Ages 12 - 18 Fred Caracci The course will explore the essential mechanics of cartooning comic strips. Studies will include character design, character development, narrative art and composition. Students will develop the skills needed to write and illustrate their own comic strips. Bring a 2B pencil, black micron pen, white Magic Rub or Mars eraser, ruler (at least 18" in length) T square, Ames lettering guide, drafting tape, 14 x 17 Bristol vellum finish drawing pad, and sketchbook 9 x 12 or larger (your preference.) Extension classes may be scheduled. This class may be joined at any time. Meets: Thursdays 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Dates: Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 Class # MY29 $190/$175 members WEDNESDAY Discovering Great Artists Ages 6 - 10 Nina Nemeth Let's explore a sampling of master artists and their unique styles. We will have fun learning about their lives as well as their artistic techniques and approaches. Watercolor, acrylic, pastel, collage and mixed media will be used to create our own masterpieces in the styles of some of the great artists. Materials fee $5.00. Meets: Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Dates: Jan. 11 - Feb. 29 Class # MY39 $190/175 members THURSDAY Young Masters Judy Stuss Learn to draw what you see! This is a unique structured drawing course with the emphasis on representational drawing. It was developed by Judy Stuss and geared to age and experience. By mastering and understanding the basic elements of shape children learn to draw 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional objects. Developmentally appropriate exercises are designed to enhance fine motor skills and visual awareness. It helps the more experienced artist develop her or his drawing skills, while being a comprehensive basic drawing course for the beginner. Masterpieces are completed in class and students are encouraged to exhibit their works in our ongoing art shows. Work is done with pencils and markers on paper. Children develop self-esteem by learning in a non-competitive environment. Each lesson builds on previous class. Please call for a materials list. Meets: Thursdays 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Dates: Jan. 12 - March 1 Class # MY49 $190/175 members SATURDAY Draw, Paint & More I Ages 6 - 9 Nina Nemeth 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 8x10), pencil and eraser to class. Materials fee $5.00 payable to the teacher. Meets: Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Dates: Jan. 14 - March 3 Class # MY6A0 $185/$165 members Art Explorations Ages 10 - 17 Nina Nemeth 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. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and eraser to class. Portfolio advice available for High School students. Meets: Saturdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dates: Jan. 14 - March 3 Class # MY6B1 $210/190 members |
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