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Adults and Teens
All classes are 10 weeks and begin the week of January 23 unless stated otherwise. No classes on President's Day, February 20, 2012.
Drawing and Painting
101M WATERCOLOR
BASICS AND BEYOND (plus Oil & Acrylic)..
............................................................................................Robert
Sherrill
Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Explore the basic techniques and concepts of Watercolor painting such as history of watercolor, color theory, composition, color mixing, brushwork, blending, glazes and other techniques. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and pursuing an imaginative and personal approach. Intermediate and advanced students may bring their work-in-progress and receive individual help. If you prefer working in other painting media, you are welcome to join this class.
Fee: $130.00* members --- $145.00* non-members
102M OIL LANDSCAPE PAINTING..................................... Margot Lennartz
Mondays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Working from photos, sketches, or other references, students will discover and preserve their own personal style and paint application, and can work with a traditional to an extended palette. Color, light, design, composition, and style will be presented, as well as, brushwork (wet in wet/ a la prima/plein-air style). Previous painting, drawing, and/or sketching experience are beneficial.
Fee: $130.00* members --- $145.00* non-members
103T DRAWING WITH BJ................................................................ BJ Lane
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
This course will focus on the fundamentals of drawing: elements of line, composition, proportion, spatial relationships, perspective, volume, value, light and shadow. Students will develop their drawing skills using a variety of media such as pencil, pen, charcoal, ink, and chalk pastel. Continuing students will expand on their skills and further explore shading, color, and composition.
Fee: $130.00* members --- $145.00* non-members
104W BALLPOINT PEN DRAWING..................................... Djibril N'Doye
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Learn line drawing, shading, and control using only a ballpoint pen on paper to create amazing works of art. This class provides a unique opportunity to become good at drawing by giving yourself the time and patience to learn to work with the medium. No previous drawing experience necessary. This is a 6-week class.
Fee: $91.00* members --- $106.00* non-members
105Th WATERCOLOR WITH JIM............................................... Jim Burns
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Learn to create sunlit, fresh, beautiful watercolor paintings. This class is geared for the intermediate to advanced watercolor student, however beginners are welcome.
Fee: $130.00* members --- $145.00* non-members
*106Th WATERCOLOR FOR ALL LEVELS................................ Jay Ewing
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Watercolor is a fun, versatile medium! This Thursday evening class is geared towards both beginners and intermediate level students. Beginners will work through a course using the basics, tone, and drawing - up to their first finished paintings. Intermediate students can work from their own (or supplied) photos with the help of the instructor.
Fee: $130.00* members --- $145.00* non-members
*107WS iPAD PAINTING & DRAWING....................................... BJ Lane
Saturday, Feb. 25, 10:00-4:00 pm
Do you own an iPad? Do you want to learn to create real art on your iPad? This one-day workshop will provide an introduction to sketching, drawing, and painting directly on the iPad, using your fingers, a stylus, and the application "Sketchbook Pro." Participants will learn basic digital tools, including the pencil and pen tool, a variety of brush tools, and other exciting ways to create and enhance your iPad art. In addition, you will have an opportunity to exhibit your finished artwork online! Please note: you must download the app "Sketchbook Pro for iPad." It is available at the AppStore for about $4.99. Bring your downloaded (full version) software on your iPad with your iPad and one stylus to class.
Fee: $65.00* members --- $75.00* non-members
Ceramics and Sculpture
108M CERAMICS........................................................................ Jim Heuston
Mondays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The emphasis in this class is on hand-building and throwing incorporating all aspects of the vessel: handles, lids, feet, etc. Students are also welcome to bring their own projects and receive individual help. Class meets 10 Mondays and 1 weekend day.
Fee: $160.00* members --- $175.00* non-members
109T CERAMICS................................................................... George Sherman
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Wheel-throwing and hand-building
are included. Students will receive individual help in area(s) of interest.
Class meets 7 Tuesdays and 1 weekend day.
Fee: $127.00* members --- $142.00* non-members -class begins February 21.
110T CERAMICS.................................................................... George Sherman
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Wheel-throwing and hand-building
are included. Students will receive individual help in area(s) of interest.
Class meets 7 Tuesdays and 1 weekend day.
Fee: $127.00* members --- $142.00* non-members-Class begins February 21.
111W CERAMICS......................................................................... Anne Sears
Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The emphasis in Anne's class is on hand-building. Intermediate and advanced students may use the wheels and receive individual help with their projects. Basic wheel-throwing will not be taught. Class meets 10 Wednesdays and 1 weekend day.
Fee: $160.00* members --- $175.00* non-members
112Th CERAMICS........................................................................ Jim Heuston
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
The emphasis in this class is on both hand-building and wheel-throwing for beginning and advanced students. Students are also welcome to bring their own projects and receive individual help. Class meets 10 Thursdays and 1 weekend day.
Fee: $160.00* members --- $175.00* non-members
113Th CERAMICS...................................................................... Jeanne Lavieri
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Wheel and hand-building techniques for beginners and the experienced student will be presented as well as texture and surface decoration for high-fire ceramics. An introduction to low-fire clays and glazes can also be experienced if the student so chooses. Class meets 10 Thursdays and 1 weekend day.
Fee: $160.00* members --- $175.00* non-members
114F DESIGN IN CLAY....................................................... Lynn Hendricks
Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
This class makes use of contemporary design basics in the creation of ceramic items. Decorative surfaces, modified forms, functional pottery and sculptural applications using stoneware and porcelain will be explored. Projects are for beginning and intermediate students. Basic ceramic tools will be used. Class meets 10 Fridays & 1 weekend day.
Fee: $160.00* members --- $175.00* non-members
115WS CERAMIC STUDIO.................................................... Unsupervised
Open during office hours, when no classes are meeting, to current adult ceramic students only. Check with the office for day & time availability of ceramics room.
Fee: $5.00
Enameling
116Th ENAMELING............................................................ Suzanne Kustner
Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Enameling is a beautiful and ancient art form in which glass is fused to metal. The instructor encourages creativity and experimentation and introduces many different techniques for both the beginning and advanced student: stenciling, wet packing, cloisonné, bassetaille, and champlevé to name a few. Class begins February 9.
Fee: $153.00* members --- $168.00* non-members
117F ENAMELING.............................................................. Suzanne Kustner
Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Enameling is a beautiful and ancient art form in which glass is fused to metal. The instructor encourages creativity and experimentation and introduces many different techniques for both the beginning and advanced student: stenciling, wet packing, cloisonné, bassetaille, and champlevé to name a few. Class begins February 10.
Fee: $153.00* members --- $168.00* non-members
118WS ENAMELING STUDIO.............................................. Suzanne Kustner
Fridays, 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Open to past and present CAG enameling students. Fee includes lab, acids, enamels, but no copper. If you are not in an enameling class this session, call the office to see which Fridays the workshop is held.
Fee: $8.00 members --- $12.00
non-members – Current Students
$10.00 members ---$14.00 non-members – Former Students
Other Artistic Expressions
119T JEWELRY FABRICATION....................................... Kimberly Nicholson
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Students will create several projects designed to give the beginner experience with the use of jeweler's hand tools and metal manipulation using copper and silver. Techniques taught will include torch soldering, creative casting, cabochon stone setting, and finishing. New projects and advanced techniques will be introduced to continuing students. There is a materials fee of $50 payable to the teacher and minimal tools required which may also be purchased from the teacher.
Fee: $143.00* members --- $158.00* non-members
120F BASIC SOCIAL DRUMMING...................................... Djibril N'Doye
Fridays 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Whether teaching a ballpoint pen drawing class or social drumming, Djibril always brings his talent, grace, and joy to any endeavor. In this class he will teach a variety of rhythms and tones which will allow you to be able to join in a social drumming circle anywhere you want to go. Originally from Senegal, Djibril brings a wealth of knowledge to the class. Bring your drum and a desire to have fun. This is a 6-week class.
Fee: $82.00* members --- $97.00* non-members
121WS GLASS FUSING............................................................... Pamela Notti
Saturdays, 2/25, 3/3, & 3/10, 1-4:00 p.m.
This class is an introduction and continuation of beginner/intermediate skills in decorative glass fusing processes. In this 3-day workshop, we will work on project design and planning, glass cutting, cold working, embellishment, fusing, slumping, and special techniques. We will create small to medium-sized projects: jewelry, tiles, dishes, ornaments, wall hangings. Glass can be purchased from the instructor: kits $10-$30. There is a kiln firing charge for each firing: $5-$15 depending on size. Tools, equipment and other materials will be provided by the instructor.
Fee: $80.00* members --- $90.00* non-members
122WS AN EVENING OF DRUMMING.............................. Djibril N'Doye Friday, March 30, 7-9:00 p.m.
Bring your drum and enjoy an evening of drumming with Djibril N'Doye. Originally from Senegal, Djibril brings a wealth of knowledge to the evening. There is no need to be proficient at drumming, just a desire to have fun. A few drums will be available for use if you don't have one to bring.
Fee: $5.00 members & current drumming students --- $10.00 all others
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