Portrait Class
Instructor: Mary Rochelle Burnham
Take the mystery out of portraiture! If you can draw or paint then you already possess the ability to create portraits. Uncover your hidden talent through learning techniques that will make portraiture fun and easy. First day will focus on pencil drawing, remainder of sessions open to all mediums. Beginners to advanced. First session materials: 2B or assorted drawing pencils, rubber kneaded eraser, drawing or copy paper. Remaining sessions: materials and medium of student's choice such as pastel, acrylic, oils, etc. Teen-Adult
Fee: $65
Thursdays, March 4-25, 1:00pm-3:00pm or
Thursdays, April 1-22, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Take the mystery out of portraiture! If you can draw or paint then you already possess the ability to create portraits. Uncover your hidden talent through learning techniques that will make portraiture fun and easy. First day will focus on pencil drawing, remainder of sessions open to all mediums. Beginners to advanced. First session materials: 2B or assorted drawing pencils, rubber kneaded eraser, drawing or copy paper. Remaining sessions: materials and medium of student's choice such as pastel, acrylic, oils, etc. Teen-Adult
Fee: $65
Thursdays, March 4-25, 1:00pm-3:00pm or
Thursdays, April 1-22, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Progressive Colored Pencil
Instructor: Kathe Suddendorf
Prerequisite: Prior beginning colored pencil course. Students will be referencing a book entitled "Painting Light with Colored Pencil". Purchase of the book is optional (book options will be discussed during first class.) Students will work one class project to develop skills. Supply list provided upon registration.
Mondays, March 8-April 12, 9:00am-12:00pm, Fee: $60
Mondays, April 19-May 24, 9:00am-12:00pm, Fee: $60
Beginning Colored Pencil
Instructor: Kathe Suddendorf
A true beginner's class. Students will learn about the color wheel, techniques, burnishing, and mixing colors. Colored pencil is a great way to begin to learn to paint without the mess of water and solvents. Many lessons in this class are transferable to other mediums. If you already paint but find that you like to paint very "tightly" and use a lot of "detailing", you may find that this medium is perfect for you. Students will complete a final project. All supplies are provided.
Mondays, March 8-April 12, 2:00pm-5:00pm, Fee: $60, $10 materials fee
Mondays, April 19-May 24, 2:00pm-5:00pm, Fee: $60, $10 materials fee
Caricature for Fun and Profit
Instructor: Mary Rochelle Burnham
Take the 'angst' out of portraiture and have a blast with caricature. Caricature is NOT about taking a person's worst feature and making it pronounced. This class is all about learning to focus on how the features of the face relate, deciding on what relationships to change, and how to change them. Beginner to advanced.Teen-Adult
Fee: $65
Thursdays, March 4-25, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursdays, April 1-22, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Take the 'angst' out of portraiture and have a blast with caricature. Caricature is NOT about taking a person's worst feature and making it pronounced. This class is all about learning to focus on how the features of the face relate, deciding on what relationships to change, and how to change them. Beginner to advanced.Teen-Adult
Fee: $65
Thursdays, March 4-25, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursdays, April 1-22, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Introduction to the Art of Japanese Calligraphy
Instructor: Uyen Tonnule
Explore the ancient yet abstract art of writing calligraphy. Students will learn the basic technique of writing, experiment with styles by using Japanese brush and sumi ink on rice paper. Students will be exposed to the design and creative aspects of Japanese calligraphy. This is not a language class so do not worry if you do not know the language.
Wednesdays, January 13-February 10, 10:00am-12:00pm, Fee: $75, $5 materials fee
Basic Drawing
Instructor: Jennifer Lickers
Class is designed for students with little or no drawing background who want to learn the basic fundamentals. Students will learn to use basic terminology and begin to learn skills involved in building a drawing. Materials needed newsprint pad, charcoal and kneaded eraser.
Fee: $65
Thursdays, January 14-February 11, 10:00am-11:30am or
Thursdays, February 18-March 4, 10:00am-11:30am or
Thursdays, March 18-April 15, 10:00am-11:30am
Advanced Drawing
Instructor: Jennifer Lickers
This class is for students with some drawing experience and advanced students. Class will be enhanced by peer critiques to help students learn and develop skills from one another. Students should produce one to two complete drawings in medium of choice. Basic materials needed 18x24 sketch pad, pencils, charcoal and kneaded eraser.
Fee: $65
Thursdays, January 14-February 11, 1:00pm-2:30pm or
Thursdays, February 18-March 4, 1:00pm-2:30pm or
Thursdays, March 18-April 15, 10:00am-2:30pm
Creative Techniques in Drawing
Instructor: Jennifer Lickers
The class will focus on developing ideas and techniques for "pushing the limits" in a relaxed and fun environment. Students will learn that drawing can be defined in many different ways with many different materials. Instructor will choose a new project each week. Beginner to advanced students welcome. Materials needed paper, pencils & kneaded eraser.
Fee: $15 per drop-in class
Saturdays, 10:00am-11:30am
January 9, 16, 23
February 6, 13, 27
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 10, 17, 24