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art classes for children AND adults. Scroll down for more
information on the classes offered for adults January-April
1012.
ART FOR ADULTS: BASIC ACRYLIC
PAINTING
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DESCRIPTION:
The basic painting classes
are offered on-going, year around. Using
water-soluble acrylic paint, students learn how to
mix colors, create special effects, use brushes and
other tools and better understand principles of
composition.
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SPRING 2012
SCHEDULE:
Wednesdays
10 a.m,.-12:30 p.m. and 6-8:
30 p.m.;
Thursdays
12:30-3 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m.,
Fridays
9:30 a.m.-12 noon.
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FEE:
$135 for 6 classes.
New students must also
purchase a Starter Kit for $95 plus tax. This kit
includes all paints, brushes and your first canvas.
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ART FOR ADULTS: INTRODUCTION
TO WATERCOLORS
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DESCRIPTION:
Learn the basics of
watercolor and find which approaches appeals to you
in this 6-week introductory course. Limited to 8
students.
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SPRING 2012
SCHEDULE:
Meets for 6 weeks, 2.5 hours
per class on Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m.
Session I:
Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20,
27
Session II:
March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9,
16
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FEE:
$135 per 6-week session, plus
supplies. Students will get a list of supplies when
they sign up, which they will need to bring to the
first class.
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ART FOR ADULTS: INTRODUCTION
TO OIL PAINTING
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DESCRIPTION:
This is a crash course for
those interested in beginning oil painting. Each
lesson will be chock full of information that is
designed to shave years off of the learning curve.
Limited to 8 students.
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SPRING 2012
SCHEDULE:
Meets for 6 weeks, 2.5 hours
per class on Mondays, 1-3:30 p.m.
Session I:
Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20,
27
Session II:
March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9,
16
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FEE:
$135 per 6-week session, plus
supplies. Students will get a list of supplies when
they sign up, which they will need to bring to the
first class.
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ART FOR ADULTS: BEGINNING
& INTERMEDIATE PASTELS
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DESCRIPTION:
Learn basic techniques, how
pastels and paper work together, about the types of
pastels and more in the first 6-weeks. Sign
up for the 2nd session and continue to hone your
skills. Limited to 6 students per class.
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SPRING 2012
SCHEDULE:
Meets for 6 weeks, 2.5 hours
per class on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m.
Session I:
Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18,
25
Session II:
March 17, 24, 31 April 14,
21, 28 (skipping April 7, Easter weekend)
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FEE:
$135 per 6-week session, plus
a supply fee of $25 paid to instructor
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ART FOR ADULTS: INTRODUCTION
TO ENCAUSTICS
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DESCRIPTION:
Learn about this
centuries-old, wax-based technique in 3-hour
workshop. Explore applications and the
possibilities. No previous experience necessary,
just teh willingness to let your inner child play!
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SPRING 2012
SCHEDULE:
Workshop I:
Saturday, Feb. 4, meets 9 a.m
.-Noon
Workshop II:
Tuesday, March 27, meets 10
a.m.-1 p.m.
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FEE:
$50 per 3-hour workshop, plus
a $40 supply fee to be paid to the instructor. The
supply fee incudes 3 boards for each student, plus
the use of paints, mediums, heat guns, griddles
etc. to complete the projects.
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ART FOR ADULTS: BASIC DRAWING
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DESCRIPTION:
Learn how to see better to
draw better with this 4-week introductory class to
the principles of drawing. Limited to 8 students.
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SPRING 2012
SCHEDULE:
Session I: Jan. 13, 20, 27,
Feb. 3
Meets Fridays, 1-3 p.m.
Session II: April 13, 20, 27
May 4Meets Fridays, 1-3 p.m.
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FEE:
$125 for the 4-week session,
includes basic drawing kit for each student
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ART FOR ADULTS: THE ART OF
ZENTANGLE®
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DESCRIPTION:
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn
method of creating beautiful images using
repetitive patterns. Fun and relaxing. No previous
art training or artistic ability is required.
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SPRING 2012
SCHEDULE:
Introductory course:
Saturday Jan. 28 from 10
a.m.-Noon
Thursday, Feb. 16 from 10
a.m.-Noon
Intermediate: Zentangle in
Color:
Saturday, March 24 from 10
a.m.-Noon
Thursday, April 19 from 10
a.m.-Noon
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FEE:
Introductory
course:
$30 per 2-hour workshop plus
supplies. Students may either purchase a basic kit
for $10 or an official, boxed Zentangle kit for
$49.
Intermediate
course:
$30 per 2-hour workshop plus
supplies (list given at registration)
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ART FOR ADULTS: THE ART OF
DRAWING ANIMALS WORKSHOP
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DESCRIPTION:
Learn some of the secrets to
drawing dogs, cats and other animals in this
one-day workshop.Plan to bring a sack lunch.
Limited to 8 students.
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SPRING 2012
SCHEDULE:
Meets one day only:
Monday, March 5 from 9
a.m.-4 p.m.
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FEE:
$95 for the one-day workshop,
plus supplies (list available upon registration)
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ART FOR ADULTS: MOSAICS
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DESCRIPTION:
Start looking around for
something to decorate with mosaics and join us for
this fun 2-week workshop. Bowling balls, old music
instruments, flat-sided glass vases...you get the
idea!
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SPRING 2012
SCHEDULE:
Workshop I:
Sat., 9 a.m.-Noon, March 3
& 10
Workshop II:
Sat., 9 a.m.-Noon, April 21
& 28
May be repeated.
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FEE:
$95 per 2-week workshop,
includes all supplies excect for the item to be
decorated.
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ART FOR ADULTS: THE FINE ART
OF PAPER MACHE SCULPTURE...The Gecko!
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DESCRIPTION:
Why should the kids have all
the fun? Join this fun class and learn how to
construct and finish a paper mache sculpture!
Limited to 6 students.
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SPRING 2012
SCHEDULE:
Meets from 2-4 p.m. on
Tuesdays for 4 weeks: Jan. 17, 24, Feb. 7, 14
(skipping Jan. 31)
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FEE:
$125 per 4-week course, all
supplies included
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ART FOR ADULTS: PRINCIPLES OF
PHOTOGRAPHY
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DESCRIPTION:
Learn how to use the
preset and manual settings common on most digital
cameras. Learn the flash, ISO, exposure and shutter
speed for many indoor and outdoor situations. Plus
tips about perspective, composition and
lighting. Limited to 4 students.
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SPRING 2012
SCHEDULE:
Meets for 4 weeks on
Wednesdays, from 10 a.m.-Noon
Session I: Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29
Session II: April 4, 11, 18,
25
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FEE:
$125 for each 4-week session.
Includes use of camera during class, 3 enlarged
prints with mats, and a CD of all images taken
during the course.
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ART FOR ADULTS: STAINED GLASS
- BASIC LEAD
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DESCRIPTION:
Learn traditional, old-world
leading n this 5-week course. You’ll complete
2 projects: a 10x14 panel and a suncatcher.
Classes are limited to 5 students per
session.
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SPRING 2012
SCHEDULE:
Session I:
Mondays, 6-9 p.m.
Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20
Session II:
Tuesdays, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21
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FEE:
$225 per 5-week session,
includes all materials AND use of equipment and
tools.
May be repeated with a
different pattern.
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ART FOR ADULTS: STAINED GLASS
- INTRODUCTION TO COPPER FOIL
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DESCRIPTION:
Learn the Copper Foil method
of stained glass construction and complete a
beautiful 10x14 rectangular or round work of art.
Classes are limited to 5 students per
session.
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SPRING 2012
SCHEDULE:
Session I:
Saturdays 9 a.m.- Noon,
March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14
Session II:
Mondays 6-9 p..m.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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FEE:
$225 per 5-week course,
includes all materials AND use of equipment and
tools.
May be repeated with a
different pattern.
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ART FOR ADULTS: FUSED GLASS
& JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP
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DESCRIPTION:
Working with special glass
and microwave kilns, you’ll design a
fused-glass pin and earrings. You’ll also
create a poetry braclet from blown glass beads.
Limited to 4 students.. Open to teens & adults.
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SPRING 2012
SCHEDULE:
Saturday 9 a.m.-Noon, Feb. 18
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FEE:
$75, includes all materials
AND use of equipment and tools.
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ART FOR ADULTS: GLASS PAINTING
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DESCRIPTION:
Create a set of 4 elegant,
hand-painted wine glasses in each 2-hour workshop.
Take one, two or all three! Learn what paints to
use and more.
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SPRING 2012
SCHEDULE:
Workshop I: Thurs., 10
a.m.-Noon,
Jan 26, “Bland’s
Freeform Landscapes”
Workshop II: Sat., 10
a.m.-Noon,
Feb. 11, “Isn’t
it Romantic?”
Workshop II: Sat., 10
a.m.-Noon, March 17, “Texas
Wildflowers”
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FEE:
$30 per 2-hour workshop, plus
$20 supply fee to be paid to the instructor.
Supplies includes 4 wine glasses for each student,
plus use of paints, brushes and supplies to
complete projects.
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