This class is designed for anyone who would like to explore the medium of watercolor without the commitment.  Learn techniques such as washes, glazing, wet on wet and much more.  Find out if watercolor is for you.  The class is great for beginners who would like to experiment with watercolor techniques in an instructive setting. Open to all levels, beginners welcome.

Thursday, February 27

5 -9 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages 15 and Up / All Levels

Supply list: All materials included.

CANCELED: Learn to carve simple, beautiful patterns or images in linoleum and print them using Japanese hand printing techniques. The botanical images we’ll be working with in this class lend themselves especially well to this versatile printmaking process. Found images can be transformed into vibrantly layered compositions using Katherine’s easy transfer and carving techniques. Everyone will leave with a small edition of botanical prints. You’ll learn all about the tools, techniques and resources you need to be begin linoleum carving and printing at home.

Thursday, April 9
10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Katherine Case
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Supply List: Pencil, 5 x 7 black and white photocopies (laser printed!) of patterns and botanical images you would like to use. Additional materials are included with registration.

Create a beautiful hardcover journal with exposed sewing on the spine and inventive book covers. The Coptic-Ctyle book an ancient structure that combines beauty and durability. In addition to learning this extraordinary technique, you will learn how to easily adapt the structure to create a photo album. Some bookbinding experience is helpful but not required.

Friday, March 6
10:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Katherine Case
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:
Please bring a sack lunch

Pencil
Xacto knife
medium and large binder clips
1″ glue brush

Optional: decorative paper for covers, 5/8″ ribbon, bookbinding awl, bone folder, 18″ metal ruler.

In this introductory class, student will gain a basic understanding of history, techniques, tools and styles of Western marbling. Students will get hands on experience of all aspects of marbling from paper priming and preparatory mixing of water medium and paints, to the creation of classic patterns. Specific attention will be given to learning how to obtain particular designs using a diverse array of rakes and combs. Students will have ample time for experimentation with guidance from the instructor.

Saturday, March 14
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

CANCELED: Using potted geraniums as subjects, students will learn the process of creating compositions from their own studies.  Wet and dry techniques, hard and soft edges, and texturing will be explored.  Watercolor experience is recommended. 

PLEASE NOTE:  There will be a break between the second and third classes. 

Saturdays, March 28, April 4, April 18 
(NO CLASS APRIL 11)          
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

Supply List:

Personal watercolor pallet that includes a variety greens, yellows and reds
No 6 and No 8 pointed/round watercolor brush
Graphite or mechanical pencil
2 plastic water containers
Roll of paper towels
Tablet of cold press 140 lb watercolor paper, minimum 9” x 12” (4 sheets will be used in class)*

* Single sheets of watercolor paper may be purchased during class $2/sheet

For questions regarding materials, contact Carroll Charlet at carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net

Improve your caricature drawing skills and explore a variety of media in this fun and encouraging class. Students will be taught classic drawing techniques using line, value and composition while focusing on the head, facial expression, hands and overall pose.

Tuesdays, February 4 – 25
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supply list:

Suggested Supplies: The following are suggested basic supplies

– Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
– Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended
– Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
– Medium and Support Items:
– Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces
– Large kneaded eraser
– Pink pearl eraser
– Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
– Clean small rags
– Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums
– Stumps for blending (optional)

CANCELED

Improve your portrait drawing skills and explore a variety of media in this fun and encouraging class. Students will learn to draw portraits from live, clothed models. Students will be taught classic drawing techniques using line, value and composition while focusing on the head, facial expression, hands and overall pose.

Tuesdays, January 7 – 28
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supply list:

Suggested Supplies: The following are suggested basic supplies

– Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
– Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended
– Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
– Medium and Support Items:
– Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces
– Large kneaded eraser
– Pink pearl eraser
– Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
– Clean small rags
– Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums
– Stumps for blending (optional)

This class is designed for beginning to intermediate photographers who have purchased a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, which is a camera with removable lenses. Course participants will explore the specific features of DSLR cameras, as well as general photographic skills and techniques to make great pictures.

Wednesday and Thursday, February 19 and 20
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: 15 and up / All levels

Learn to create beautiful fused glass earrings and pendants. Each person can choose to make: Option #1 (1) set of earrings and (1) pendant, Option #2 (3) sets of earrings, or option #3 (2) pendants. Findings or backings are all attached later, by the teacher, to the artwork to ensure all jewelry can be worn. Students will learn to cut flat glass, use frits, stringers, dichroic sparkly glass, and even pebbles to create beautiful hand-made jewelry. All work is created in molds that are later fired. All materials come with the class.

Friday, February 28
5 -8 pm

Instructor: Jessica Schimpf
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels welcome

Please wear closed toe shoes.

Learn to create beautiful fused glass earrings and pendants. Each person can choose to make: Option #1 (1) set of earrings and (1) pendant, Option #2 (3) sets of earrings, or option #3 (2) pendants. Findings or backings are all attached later, by the teacher, to the artwork to ensure all jewelry can be worn. Students will learn to cut flat glass, use frits, stringers, dichroic sparkly glass, and even pebbles to create beautiful hand-made jewelry. All work is created in molds that are later fired. All materials come with the class.

Friday, February 21
5 -8 pm

Instructor: Jessica Schimpf
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels welcome

Please wear closed toe shoes.