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Last chance to take Needle Felting before the summer is over!
Z 326WS NEEDLE FELTING........................................... Jennifer Tse
Sunday, 8/29, 1-5:00 pm
Dry Felting, sometimes referred to as Needle Felting, is a relatively new art form that is spreading like wildfire! Come and learn how to turn wool into a hanging or standing angel, a witch, a mermaid, or a fair maiden. You will leave this class wanting to dry felt again! Jennifer is an accomplished artist who has been teaching Dry Felting for nearly ten years. She has conducted classes and workshops in Georgia, North Carolina, California, and Hong Kong.
Fee: $93.00 members --- $103.00 non-members
Fall Session
Adults and Teens
Classes & Workshops
All classes are 10 weeks beginning the week of September 20, unless stated otherwise.
Drawing and Painting
401M WATERCOLOR BASICS AND BEYOND................. 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. No class 11/1 & 11/8.
Fee: $125.00* members --- $140.00* non-members
402M 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. This is an 8-week class. No class 11/1.
Fee: $104.00* members --- $119.00* non-members
403T CONTINUING DRAWING...................................... Michelle Andrade
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Continuing Drawing provides an opportunity for students to expand on skills developed in Beginning Drawing. Students will further explore shading, color, and composition. No class 11/2.
Fee: $125.00* members --- $140.00* non-members
404W BEGINNING DRAWING........................................ Michelle Andrade
Wednesdays, 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. No class 11/3.
Fee: $125.00* members --- $140.00* non-members
405W PAINTING, OIL & ACRYLIC............................... Michelle Andrade
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
This class will cover the basic visual elements in painting (line, shape, color, composition, etc.). In addition to technical instruction, individual creativity and the spirit of experimentation will be developed. The history and issues of painting will be presented and encouraged. This class will benefit beginning as well as advanced students. No class 11/3 & 11/24
Fee: $125.00* members --- $140.00* non-members
406W PLEIN-AIR PAINTING............................................. Rob Sherrill
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Various sites around San Gabriel will be painted on location. Color theory, Composition and quick painting techniques are the main focus. Atmosphere and depth are crucial elements in achieving believability and they will be studied extensively. The student can expect to achieve a very direct approach to painting. This is a 5-week class.
Fee: $72.50* members --- $87.50* non-members
407Th
ENJOYING THE MAGIC MEDIUM OF WATERCOLOR.....................
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Jim Burns
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
We all have heard that old saying, "watercolor is the most difficult medium in painting"…well, Jim Burns would love to dispel that myth through his art classes which are aimed mainly at beginners and struggling intermediate painters. By following a few simple basic rules, we can create glowing, sunlit, fresh, delicious watercolor paintings…with minimal anxiety, frustration and tears. If you are in need of basic supplies, let Jim know early. He can provide, at minimum cost, the basic equipment to get you going on a magical adventure. No class 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/25. (the last class will be held on 12/23)
Fee: $125.00* members --- $140.00* non-members
408Th BALLPOINT PEN DRAWING................................... Djibril N'Doye
Thursdays, 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. No class 11/4 & 11/25.
Fee: $133.00* members --- $148.00* non-members
Ceramics and Sculpture
409M 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. No class 11/1.
Fee: $154.50* members --- $169.50* non-members
410T CERAMICS............................................................. Robert S. Bullock
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 10 Tuesdays and 1 weekend day. No class11/2.
Fee: $154.50* members --- $169.50* non-members
411T CERAMICS.............................................................. Robert S. Bullock
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
See # 410T for class description. No class 11/2.
Fee: $154.50* members --- $169.50* non-members
412W 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. No class 11/3 & 11/24.
Fee: $154.50* members --- $169.50* non-members
413Th 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. No class 11/4 & 11/25.
Fee: $154.50* members --- $169.50* non-members
414Th 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. No class 11/4 & 11/25.
Fee: $154.50* members --- $169.50* non-members
415F DESIGN IN CLAY...................................................... Robert S. Bullock
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. No class 11/5 & 11/26.
Fee: $154.50* members --- $169.50* non-members
416WS 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
417Th ENAMELING............................................................ Susie 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, cloisonne, bassetaille, and champleve to name a few. No class 11/4 & 11/25.
Fee: $148.00* members --- $163.00* non-members
418F ENAMELING............................................................... Susie Kustner
Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
See #417TH for class description. No class 10/22,11/5 & 11/26.
Fee: $148.00* members --- $163.00* non-members
419WS ENAMELING STUDIO........................................... Susie 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
Z 420WS TORCH ENAMELED BEADS.................................. Susie Kustner
Sunday, Oct. 3, 10:00-1:00 pm
Using a propane torch, copper tubing and a little enamel, learn to create beautiful, colorful beads. All supplies are included in the class fee. Students will be able to create several beads to take home or take to the workshop with Kimberly Nicholson (423WS) immediately following, and create a beautiful bracelet or pendant.
Fee: $28.00 members --- $33.00 non-members
Other Artistic Expressions
421T JEWELRY............................................................ 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 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. No class 11/2.
Fee: $138.00* members --- $153.00* non-members
Z 422W CASTING........................................................... Kimberly Nicholson
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Our casting class is finally here! Students will learn four different types of casting and will incorporate soldering and fabrication skills into their pieces. A class in beginning jewelry is recommended before this class is taken. There is a $50 materials fee payable to the teacher at the first class. Tools can also be purchased from the instructor if needed. No class 11/3 & 11/24.
Fee: $138.00* members --- $153.00* non-members
`Z 423WS JEWELRY BASICS WITH BEADS.................. Kimberly Nicholson
Sunday, Oct. 3, 2-5:00 pm
We are offering a special workshop to help you make wearable jewelry out of the torch-made enamel beads created in the Torch Enameled Bead workshop (420WS), or you can bring your own special beads, or purchase them from the instructor. Students will use sterling silver wire and special findings and learn how to make earrings, bracelets or pendants. Materials can be purchased from the instructor.
Fee: $25.00* members --- $30.00* non-members
424WS MOSAICS FOR BEGINNERS............................... Dawn Mendelson
Mondays, 11/15, 7-10 pm & 11/22, 7-9:30 pm
Create a 10-inch mirror using tile, glass and pottery with adhesive and grout. Students will learn the pique assiette style of mosaic. Course covers materials and tools, and cutting techniques. Bring an apron or old shirt to protect clothing. All materials for project are included.
Fee: $78.00 members --- $88.00 non-members
Z NEW CLASS *Student furnishes some or all materials
