Painting Introduction Mondays 6:30-9:00pm Tr. Sarah Lewis Apr. 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 Every painter has to start somewhere! Throughout this class, we will guide you through the painting basics with explorations focused on value, composition, and materials usage. Paint from still life, starting with simple forms and progressively working into more complicated arrangements while translating value into the wide-world of color. You will learn to paint what you see and gain sensitivity for observing and developing tone to create spatial impact. Towards the end of the session you値l start to gain awareness of your personal style and confidence about your skills. Let痴 get painting! Course fee including materials: $170.00
Drawing Foundations Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm Tr. Laura Velez Apr. 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 Let痴 put pencil to the paper in this exploratory drawing class, you can learn to draw what your eyes can see! Using the fundamental elements of line, tone, shape and composition, this comprehensive course guides you through the foundations for drawing while you practice seeing the world in new ways. You can learn to draw! Explore materials usage with media including pencil, charcoal, and pastels. Hone your observational skills while considering compositional impacts in your work and experience an introduction to color. Be inspired by art history and work from still life. Gain confidence through strategies and supportive guidance! Course fee including materials: $165.00
Digital Photography Tr. John Ryan Maximize your picture taking abilities by learning photography basics and useful tips for turning your snapshots into works of art! We値l walk you through all the essential camera basics: camera functions, digitals file formats, composition, picture taking tricks, lighting, and flash work. Then we値l focus on uploading images to your computer, and simple editing, and printing techniques. You値l get hands-on through in-studio photo shoots and we値l view and discuss images printed outside of class. Whether your camera is point and shoot or SLR bring it to class with the owner痴 manual and later in the session, bring your laptop for in class photo editing practice. Course fee including materials: $160.00
Jewelry Basics: Beyond Beading Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm Tr. Sarah Horne Apr. 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27 Calling all fashionistas and accessory aficionados; create your own one-of-a-kind jewelry! You値l be amazed at the quality of jewelry you can create with practice, material knowledge, and technical know-how. For all levels, this class will guide you beyond basic beading; make multi-strand beaded pieces, hammer, wrap, and twist silver wire with beads into pendants or use as components to earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Create elegant lasso necklaces with chain and drop beads. And work with Precious Metal Clay, an amazing material that models like clay and, once fired, is 99.9% fine silver. Use it to create pendants, rings, and beads to incorporate into your designs! We値l provide materials for the first class along with all tools, equipment, stringing wire, and a small amount of silver clay. You値l want to shop for beads, findings (clasps and stuff), and wire that suit your aesthetics and ideas; we値l give you tips on where to buy and where to find great deals! Course fee including materials: $160.00
