Adults
There's a class here for you, no matter what your experience. Some of our students can't remember the last time they explored their "artistic side". Others are quite far along in their artistic ventures.
We go out of our way to make you feel comfortable in developing that part of you that wants to be creative. Classes are eight weeks and start the week of January 2.
See the schedule listings for the starting date of your class(es). Adult classes are for students aged 17+.
Drawing: Beginning to Advanced
for Adults
Monday evening, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Thursday evening, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
or Wednesday morning, 9:00 - 11:30 am
Starts January 2, 4 or 5.
Some are just beginning, while others can't wait to return for more advanced drawing or to move on to painting. This side-by-side class for beginners or more advanced students individualizes instruction to take your drawing to a higher level, whatever your ability.
Beginners start by learning to see all over again as they practice very directed, step-by-step procedures. The fundamentals are taught very clearly and accessibly: line, form, perspective, composition and positive-negative relationships will be put on paper in black-and-white and shades in-between.
Intermediates with some drawing background will be given greater latitude as they strengthen their skills, moving toward greater individual expression.
Advanced students add technique, making drawing a comprehensive tool of design that facilitates and enhances the ability to communicate ideas in all areas of artistic interest, including painting, design, architecture and sculpture.
If you really want to learn to draw - or draw better, this course may be your best bet!
Instructor: Don Simon
8 weeks (20 hours) Tuition: $175.
Materials not included.
Beginning Watercolor
for Adults
Tuesday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
or Thursday, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Starts January 3 or 5.
Students will join up with those in the Multi-Media classes listed below.
We will explore color mixing and blending techniques as we take beginners through the exciting and necessary process of gaining the confidence to start watercolors.
Some basic drawing experience is strongly recommended.
Instructor: Carolyn Simon
8 weeks (24 hours) Tuition: $190.
Materials not included.
Multi-Media Painting & Monotype Printmaking
for Adults
Tuesday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
or Thursday, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Starts January 3 or 5.
Also includes Beginning Watercolor, listed above.
This class offers instruction in a variety of media. Students explore the medium of their choice while observing others develop theirs. Side-by-side will be the opportunity to focus on the exciting one-of-a-kind printing technique, the monotype.
Pastels, a logical step between drawing and painting, brings drawing techniques into the manipulation of color.
Acrylics and Oils both have similar properties and techniques, with oils being more traditional and flexible, while the quicker drying, water-based acrylics are a possible advantage in the learning process.
Watercolor, with its transparent color blendings, and Gouache, a more opaque medium (sometimes called "opaque watercolor"), offer relative quickness together with interesting challenges.
Monotypes: Using the newly developed water-based paints by Createx™, we will develop various kinds of prints on a plexiglass plate. The monotype allows the student to explore printmaking while, at the same time, keeping the spontaneity of a painting and adding some of the textural effects of collage. This produces both surprising and exciting results when we pass the plate through our etching press. Some basic drawing experience is strongly recommended.
Instructor: Carolyn Simon
8 weeks (24 hours) Tuition: $190.
Materials not included.
Advanced/Intermediate Watercolor
for Adults
Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
or Friday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Starts January 3 or 6.
Those familiar with traditional and experimental watercolor techniques further develop their skills with challenging exercises.
With inspiration from forms in still-life, landscape, abstract design - we may even use the figure - we explore visual ideas as fully as one's ability allows. Composition, color, light, and brush techniques are only some of the areas we will investigate.
Instructor: Carolyn Simon
8 weeks (24 hours) Tuition: $190.
Materials not included.
Creating A Portrait
for Adults
Wednesday, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Starts January 4.
For students of all levels, this portrait class will focus on drawing the head and shoulders. A variety of techniques will help you discover the likeness in your portraits more easily and let you have fun in the process.
Working from your own photographs of friends, family members or anyone else of interest (enlarged to 8 X 10"), we will develop the skills of drawing the features and expressions of the head and face, working with charcoal and graphite. One class will be devoted to drawing a portrait from a live model.
Classes will include techniques and tips explaing shading, placement and measurements of the head and facial structures, building a foundation of forms and capturing facial expression. More experienced students may wish a greater choice of media, including pastels, watercolor and/or acrylic. You will find brushing up on a few tips helpful and fun.
All students will receive both group and individual instruction every week to develop personal strengths. Please bring what materials you have to the first class... However, each student will need charcoal and charcoal pencils and a good quality sketchbook. If needed, table easels are available in class.
Whether your goal is to enhance your art, your portfolio for admission to art school or college art program, or just to gain artistic confidence and enjoyment, this is a great opportunity. Some basic drawing experience is strongly recommended.
Instructor: Sally Caswell
8 weeks (24 hours)
Tuition: $190. In-class materials and model: $15. Total: $205.
Other materials not included.
 Multi-Media in the Evening
for Adults
Thursday, 6:30 - 9:30 pm... Starts January 5.
Also includes Beginning Watercolor, listed above.
Whether it be oils, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, gouache, or even print-making, this night course is just the thing for beginners, intermediates or the more advanced student. Pick the medium and let's go!
See full course description in "Multi-Media" above.
Instructor: Carolyn Simon
8 weeks (24 hours) Tuition: $190.
Materials not included.
Workshops
for Adults
Very special short-term instructional sessions.
See this season's Workshops listings...
Materials Not Included...
When a course listing says "Materials not included", that means we try to take advantage of any materials you may already have (please bring to first class) or can make yourself. The instructor will tell you what materials will be required and where you can buy them if needed.
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