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MAY 2008
Adult Drawing
Improve your life drawing skills. This class is for students who are
comfortable with basic drawing skills.
Mondays
May 5 - 26; 6-7pm; Class Fee: $40m/$50nm
WORKSHOPS:
Expressions in Wax on Cloth: Batik
(Instructor: Arlene Rolf and Deborah Johnson)
This
class will focus on the properties of wax and how in its molten form
can create a variety of images and textures on cloth and together with
colorful dyes produce a vibrant piece of art to be framed or used as a
hanging. Participants will experiment with brushes, the tjanting
tool, stamps, stencils, brayers and even dip bound cloth into hot wax.
There will be an introduction to Rozome – the Japanese form of wax
resist with examples for comparison. Repeat batikers will expand
on the techniques they already know and beginners will experience the
excitement of this ancient artform.
Saturday and Sunday,
May 17 & 18
9 am – 4pm
Class Fee: $140m/$150nm; Supply fee:
$20 (available at registration.)
JUNE 2008
Adult Watercolor Painting
Basic watercolor from selection of subjects,
paper, use of brushes and watercolor techniques. Focus: objects,
landscapes,
floral. (Four instructional classes with two additional classes where
participants may work independently with the instructor there to answer
questions and review work.)
Mondays June 2,9,16,23, 12:30 – 1:30 ($40m/$50nm)
and (optional) July 7,14 12:30-1:30 ($10/session)
Adult Basic Drawing
Basic drawing from selection of subjects, paper
selection, putting images on paper (grid, freehanding, projection), use
of
perspective, use of pencils, charcoal, ink, pastels, colored pencils.
Focus:
objects, landscapes, floral, structures, animals, people. Participants
who have
a fear of drawing or feel uncomfortable with their skill this is the
class for
you. (Four instructional classes with two additional classes where
participants
may work independently with the instructor, who will be there to answer
questions and review work.
Thursdays June 5,12,19,26, 12:30 – 1:30 ($40m/$50nm)
and (optional) July 3,10
12:30-1:30 ($10/session)
Summer Art Exploration I
Monday
Drawing (Animals, Structures, People, Cartoons, Plants; Realistic,
Expressionist, Abstract; Pencil, Colored Pencil, Chalk Pastel, Oil
Pastels, Charcoal, Ink, Crayon, Markers.)
Tuesday
Painting (Animals, Landscapes, People, Plants; Realistic,
Expressionist, Abstract; Watercolor, Tempera)
Wednesday
Printmaking (Animals, Landscapes, Plants, Objects; Realistic,
Expressionist, Abstract; Relief (cardboard, Styrofoam, textures)
Monoprints (waterbased ink, watercolor markers))
Thursday
Clay Construction (Containers, Sculptures, Functional/Non-functional;
Handbuilding Process, slabs, coils, pinch, carve
(subtractive/additive)) An art exhibit will be a final part of the
sessions. Kids will select one work to be put on display and they
will provide a statement about their work.
Mon. – Thurs., July 7-10, 14-17, 21-24. 1:00 pm- 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Each three-week Art Camp is $180 members/$210 for non-members. Or
sign up for just one week for $65/m or $75/nm.
Summer
Art Exploration II
Session One
Mural/Graffiti. Boxes: Kids will develop a portable mural using a
variety of sized boxes. The mural(s) will be put on display in the
Center when finished. Weaving Found Objects: Kids will use a
cardboard looms to weave a variety of materials: paper, cloth, yarn,
plant materials, beads, etc.
Mon.
– Thurs., August 4-7, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm ($90 m/$100 nm)
Session Two
Open Drawing and Painting: Children will explore drawing and
painting using subject matter they bring to the sessions.
Instructor will facilitate and guide the child in composition issues.
(For children who have had drawing instruction)
Mon.
– Thurs., August 4-7, 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm ($90 m/$100 nm)
Lunch
will be offered for those who want to stay for both sessions for a fee
of $5 per day.
Special Offering This August!
Children's Theatre Camp
Students
develop their imaginations, voices, and bodies by teaching theatre
skills that will empower them, both as artists and as people.
Mon. – Thurs. August 11 – 14 6 – 8pm ($80m/$90 nm)
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