Portrait Drawing: Open Studio

Tuesdays, November 15 – December 6 / 1 – 4 pm

Improve your portrait drawing skills and explore a variety of media in this fun and encouraging open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer individualized instruction upon request. Weekly brief demonstrations will encourage individuals to work through drawing challenges and explore media of choice in this open studio format class. Both male and female clothed models will be posed and drawn in this four-week series.

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

Suggested Supplies: The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.

– 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

– Choice of conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, or any suitable medium for drawing on newsprint

– 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)

Watercolor Techniques: Batik Method on Rice Paper

Sunday, November 20 / 10 am – 4 pm

Take your watercolors to the next level with this fun method of using the batik method of applying hot wax to save and build layers of color. Together, we will create a painting on rice paper, which adds an extra element of interest and texture. Instructor will guide students through the batik process, while assisting each student with color mixing, composition and values to create a focal point in their work. A fairly simple drawing will be provided by the instructor for students to use, but students are also free to bring a reference image to draw out on their own. A working knowledge of watercolor painting is preferred; this class is not for absolute beginners to the medium.

Instructor: Ronnie Rector
Ages: Adults (15+) / Some experience

Supply List:

Black Micron Pen or other waterproof fine-line pen
Watercolor brushes, flats or rounds or both, your choice. Bring your preference for working in large to small areas of a painting.
Watercolor paints of your choice
Watercolor palette of your choice. I recommend having a few good-sized mixing areas, but bring whatever you’re comfortable working with
Water Container
Roll of Paper Towel
Masking Tape
Lots of newspapers – will need at least 3 dozen sheets per artist, so if you have a pile, please bring them
Sack lunch or money to place a to-go order at the Museum’s restaurant, Chez Louie

Toddler Art Adventures: Winter Wonderland

Wednesdays, November 30 – December 14 / 10 – 10:45 am

Parent and child will enjoy exploring a variety of mediums in this three-week series. Weekly sessions will begin with a short story which will inspire the project of the day. The Toddler Art Adventure series encourages creative development and artistic play for our youngest artists in a fun and casual environment. Dress for a mess!

Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 2 – 5 (with parent)

Linocuts: Holiday Cards

Friday, November 11 / 10 am – 4 pm

Learn to carve simple, beautiful patterns or images in linoleum and print them using Japanese hand printing techniques. The holiday-inspired 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 hand-printed holiday cards. You’ll learn all about the tools, techniques and resources you need to be begin linoleum carving and printing at home.

Supply list:
Pencil, ruler, photocopies of patterns and holiday images you would like to use (some will be provided to choose from by instructor). NOTE: Please bring a sack lunch or money to place a to-go order with the Museum’s restaurant Chez Louie.

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

Art High: Alternative Photographic Processes – Cyanotypes

Saturdays, November 19 – December 17* / 9:30 am – noon

NOTE: Class does not meet on November 26th.

This class designed for teens, ages 13 – 18 who will explore the art of cyanotypes from silhouette printing to creating prints with their own digital negatives. The cyanotype process is over 160 years old. A classic analog photographic printing process, cyanotype uses light sensitive materials that produce a monotone cyan-blue print. Students will experiment with different ways to make an image using the sun, toning and bleaching processes, and various paper surfaces to create different effects.

Instructor: Megan Berner
Ages: 13 – 18 / All Skill Levels

Laptop Lecture: Introduction to Lightroom

Saturday, November 12 / 9 am – 5 pm

Adobe Lightroom is quickly becoming the go to application for photographers of any experience level, but so many photographers are not using the application to the fullest potential. There are also features of Lightroom that are best left to other applications, and those work arounds will be shown in class. From tethered shooting to advanced Develop module techniques, this class with get new Lightroom users up and running, and advanced users taking advantage of features that will save time, and reduce frustration.

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Required Supplies:

A laptop is not necessary for this class, but having one will not hurt, as students can work along with the instructor during class. Files for the class will take up 6-8 GB of space, and students should have that amount of space free on their computers if they want to work along with the instructor.

Laptop Lecture: Introduction to Lightroom

Saturdays, November 5 and 12 / 10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Required Supplies:

Drawing from Your Inner Wisdom

Wednesday, November 9 / 10 am – 2 pm

As the structure of the land is supported by the strength of underlying rock, so the individual is supported by the strength of inner wisdom. With simple pencil and pen, participants will explore the value of these tools in accessing their own creativity and unique expression. Through the ease of relaxation and focus they will explore the value of artistic creativity in finding and expressing their inner wisdom. No previous art experience is required. This class is ideal for first time artists who would like to begin creating art, those who drew when they were young but dropped it due to discouragement or lack of time, or artists who are going through a dry patch and would like to kick start their enthusiasm and creativity. All that’s needed is receptivity to new ideas and a willingness to learn.

Instructor: Kaleigh Surber
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Gingerbread Workshop (6 pm)

Thursday December 8 / 6 – 7 pm

Decorate a festive gingerbread house to take home and enjoy for the holidays. Kids will have fun frosting their houses and embellishing them with an assortment of candies to create that perfect winter scene. Dress for a mess!

Instructor: Reena Spansail
Ages: 1 – 12 with adult

Gingerbread Workshop (4 pm)

Thursday, December 8 / 4 – 5 pm

Instructor: Reena Spansail
Ages: All Ages (parents must accompany children under 10)