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Acrylics: Experimental F • 10am - 12:30pm 1868 Fall I: (9/17,9/24,10/1,10/8) • 1869 Fall II: (11/5,11/19, 12/3) • $70/$63 (membership info) S • 10am - 12:30pm 1870 Fall I (9/18,9/25,10/2,10/9) $70/$63 • 1871 Fall II: (11/6,11/13,11/20) $53/$48 (membership info) Explore the many opportunities that acrylics have to offer! We’ll be pouring inks, doing collages, trying textured mediums and gels, printing monotypes, marbleizing, making transfers, stamping, stenciling, bubble wrap textures, gold and silver leaf, alcohol drops plus getting acquainted with the new interactive acrylic paints. Acrylic colors are luminous and the texture possibilities are boundless. We’ll discuss brushes, papers, canvases and more. Talks about techniques and products, demonstrations and individual help are available. Supply list is on line. Can’t draw? This class is for YOU! Both serious artists who are eager to learn some new techniques and novices who want to play are welcome. Acrylics - Getting Started! Susan Graham T • 9:30am - 12pm 1832 Fall I $105/$95 • 1833 Fall II $88/$79 (membership info) Acrylics are fun, easy to use, and more forgiving then other media. Working in acrylics will allow you to explore painting in a traditional manner or using a more abstract approach, and they will enable you to develop your own style. You will have the ability to change colors and redesign your work in a flash. Knowledge of mixing colors and drawing skills will be helpful when creating with this versatile medium. Choose your painting surface, your paints, your brushes, your subject matter, your smock, and join us in this fun class. Call me with any questions: 440-708-1704. Advanced Digital Photography Michael Steinberg Th • 6:30 - 8:30pm 1862 Fall I $84/$76 • 1863 Fall II $56/$50 (membership info) Advanced digital photography- tailoring the course to the interests of the student, giving assignments, portrait photography, action photography, nature photography, using flash, enhancing in Photoshop, solving problems, hdr, stitching, and much more. The Art of Beaded Jewelry Design W • 6:00 - 9:00pm 1854 Fall I $126/$113 • 1855 Fall II $105/$95 (membership info) Th • 9:30am - 12:30pm 1858 Fall I $126/$113 • 1859 Fall II $84/$76 (membership info) This class is for beginning and more experienced students who want to create unique and personalized designs in wearable art. Kim will encourage individual direction while sharing basic and advanced techniques. Students are encouraged to utilize traditional components and recycled objects such as buttons, hardware, old jewelry and items from nature. Attendance at first class is mandatory for beginners and a materials list will be provided at that time Beginning Metal Clay Jewelry Cathy Davies Paetz W • 6:30-9pm 1933 Fall I $135/$122 • 1934 Fall II $113/$102 (membership info) Create silver jewelry using Precious Metal Clay (PMC), a relatively new approach to jewelry making. Microscopic particles of fine silver are suspended in an organic binder with water, making a pliable, clay-like material which can be formed into jewelry. During kiln firing, the binder burns away leaving a pure silver creation. Explore many different ways to express your jewelry ideas. This class is for Beginning students only. Each class period will introduce a new technique so you can chose to create a project using that technique if desired. Materials fee of $37-40 for your initial package of PMC (price dependent on price of silver). See supply list for tools. Tool kit available from instructor for $38. Visit the artist’s website at www.cdpdesigns.com. Caricature for Adults & Teens T • 7 - 9pm 1842 Fall I $84/$76 (membership info) Ron Hill has drawn over 100,000 caricatures in 25 years in all media. Learn how to create a marker likeness in minutes, and how to create a detailed color portrait for a gift. Students will draw from life and photo reference. Bring sketchbooks and basic drawing supplies to the first class; more supplies will then be discussed. Concept Based Oil Painting M • 10am - 2pm 1826 Fall I 7$168/$151 • 182 Fall II $140/$126 (membership info) This course, with a four hour format, is for serious artists of all levels from beginning through advanced. Ample guidance will be given on “how to paint” issues such as composition, color, tools and techniques, but the primary emphasis of course will be far more fascinating topic of thinking creatively. Individual guidance will be available whenever needed, and the course will conclude with a group discussion of the student’s works. Subject matter and painting style will be each student’s choice. Students will be responsible for bringing proper materials, including any necessary reference materials, beginning with the first class. A list of suggested supplies is available online or in the VAC office. And don’t forget your lunch. Drawing W • 6:30 - 8:30pm 1876 Fall I $105/$95 • 1877 Fall II (4 weeks -dates TBA) $70/$63 (membership info) If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw, this is the perfect opportunity! This class will focus on building drawing skills; including the use of line, form, value, and composition. Students will work on a variety of projects and will be given help in developing their own personal style. All skill levels will benefit from her instruction. Drawing with Watercolor Pencil F • 12:30-3pm 1874 Fall I $105/$95 • 1875 Fall II (4 weeks) $70/$63 (membership info) Watercolor pencils are a terrific medium that can be used for sketching while traveling, for creating a nature journal, or for doing outdoor studies to be used later in more complete paintings. This class will focus on drawing from nature and still lifes. We will discuss how to create strong graphite drawings as a basis for use with watercolor pencils. We will also include techniques that can be used for creating loose sketches while painting on location. Participants will have a chance to try out several different brands of pencils to see which products suit their own personal style. Enamel on Metal Sandy Richert W • 1 - 3pm 1850 Fall I $84/$76 • 1851 Fall II $70/$63 (membership info) Learn techniques of applying vitreous glass enamel to metal while making jewelry or decorative items for the home. The kiln firing is immediate and fascinating. Creations are colorfully expressive (drawing skills not required). All levels welcome. All supplies and tools are included in first project fee of $7, payable to instructor at first class. Everything But the Kitchen Sink Joan Rusek T • 7 - 9pm 1844 Fall I $120/$108 • 1845 Fall II $100/$90 (membership info) F • 9 - 11:30am 1866 Fall I $150/$135 • 1867 Fall II $100/$90 (membership info) Learn wheel-thrown pottery and advanced hand building techniques to create your own dinnerware safe pottery, gifts, and decorative sculpture form a local award-winning potter. All skill levels are welcome. Materials and tools are provided. Introduction to Digital Photography Jean Schnell T • 6:30-8:30pm 1937 Fall I $84/$76 • 1938 Fall II $70/$63 (membership info) Ever wondered what all those features on your camera do, but were too intimidated (unmotivated/busy/confused) to read the manual? Come to this class to learn the basics of digital photography! To apply and practice with your camera, you will learn how to best photograph the things of interest to you, such as a pretty flower, a child at play, your pets, a view from a bridge,etc. Visit Jean Schnell’s website www.JeanSchnellPhotography.com Introduction to Oil Painting Diane Farr Th • 6:30-9pm 1916 Fall I $105/$95 (membership info) If you are new to oil painting and want some help getting started, or if you are looking for a refresher on fundamentals, this course is for you. We will explore materials, techniques, and the use of value, color, edges, and brushwork in creating works of art. Learn through teacher demonstrations, guided exercises, and individual instruction. The Class will work with still life set-ups and other subjects depending on class interest. Basic drawing skills will be covered in the context of the class, so no experience required. A short materials list will be sent prior to the first session. Come see how fun – and forgiving--oil paints can be! Jewelry and Metals Brandon Holschuh T • 7 - 9:30pm 1939 Fall I (No class 9/21) $135/$122 • 1940 Fall II $113/$102 (membership info) Students of all levels are encouraged to bring items of inspiration to work with. Instruction will include working with mixed media, found items, beads and non-precious material. Basic jewelry making skills a plus, but not required. Students do not need to know how to solder, but must come willing to learn. Students will be supplied copper and brass base metals for demonstration purposes and are highly encouraged to bring their own sterling silver or other metals to work with. Individual attention will be given on a one-on-one basis. Areas of coverage and instruction will be tailored to the group, with a needs assessment occurring on the first day of class. Additional techniques, projects and inspiration will be sourced from Brandon’s book, “The Jeweler’s Studio Handbook”, Quarry Books 2009. Brandon also offers advanced students the option to learn to make some of their own tools. All students will benefit from group discussions, cross teaching of techniques and completing projects. Brandon Holschuh is a full time Studio Jeweler, Author and Workshop instructor Oil and Acrylic Painting M • 6 - 8:30pm 1830 Fall I (5 wks. - 9/13, 9/20,9/27,10/18,10/27) $88/$79 • 1831 Fall II $88/$79 (membership info) Instructor Rob Crombie is an Impressionistic painter. This class is for the intermediate to professional artist. Emphasis will be on nature, structures (homes, etc.) and still life. Work will be done from photographs, props and onsite when possible. There will be time for individual assistance as well as personal exploration. This class is for those 18 and over. Link below is for the REQUIRED supply list. The supply list is available online or you may email Rob Crombie at: bcrombie@neo.rr.com if you have any questions. Ongoing Studio in Colored Pencil W • 12:30 - 3pm 1853 Fall I $105/$95 (membership info) With over 40 years of experience with pencils, let Mary help you learn what she has experienced. Work along with Mary to perfect your colored pencil skills. Beginners to Advanced are all welcome. Special attention to new students. Be sure to bring some photos you would like to draw. Pastels - Oil & Chalk Judy Keicher Th • 1-3:30pm 1931 Fall I (Fall I begins 9/30)) $70/$63 • 1932 Fall II $70/$63 (membership info) Explore the medium and techniques of pastels and oil pastels. The inspiration will come from observing nature through photographs. To draw or paint from photos requires different skills than to draw from set-ups. Bring your photos and the media of your choice and learn these skills. Pastels have much potential when making realistic and impressionistic works of art. Learn how to build your drawings with vibrant layers of color to bring life, drama and form to your images. Your media. Your skill level. Learn, improve or renew the use of value, color, and design techniques to create a unified works of art including: landscapes, seascapes, panoramic vistas, garden & country settings, etc. Students will provide their own materials.Pen & Ink Drawing T • 7 - 9pm 1843 Fall II $70/$63 (membership info) Learn how to create value, texture and detail with different ink pens and India ink. Projects include still life and figurative studies from photos. Material list will be available at the first class; bring sketchbooks, expectations and questions. Photoshop Elements Michael Steinberg W • 6:30 - 8:30pm 1856 Fall I $84/$76 • 1857 Fall II $70/$63 (membership info) Professional photographer Michael Steinberg will teach the class everything from where their photos are stored on their cameras and how to retrieve them to a variety of editing techniques available with Photoshop Elements. Pottery on the Wheel Gary Kusner W • 7 - 9:30pm 1872 Fall I $150/$135 • 1873 Fall II $125/$113 (membership info) Learn wheel techniques to create functional pieces both large and small. Firing and glazing techniques will also be taught. All skill levels welcome. Materials included / tools provided. Precious Metal Clay Jewelry (All Levels) Cathy Davies Paetz T • 1 - 3:30pm 1839 Fall I $135/$122 • 1840 Fall II $113/$102 (membership info) Th • 6:30 - 9pm 1860 Fall I $135/$122 • 1861 Fall II $90/$81 (membership info) Create silver jewelry using Precious Metal Clay (PMC), a relatively new approach to jewelry making. Microscopic particles of fine silver are suspended in an organic binder with water, making a pliable, clay-like material which can be formed into jewelry. During kiln firing, the binder burns away leaving a pure silver creation. Explore many different ways to express your jewelry ideas. All levels (including beginners) are welcome in Tuesday afternoon and Thursday evening classes. In all classes, advanced techniques are offered as students gain experience. Materials fee of $37-40 for your initial package of PMC (price dependent on price of silver). See supply list for tools. Tool kit available from instructor for $38. Visit the artist’s website at www.cdpdesigns.com. Simply Watercolor: Learning Techniques that Make Your Paintings Passionate W • 1 - 3:30pm 1852 Fall I (Class begins 9/22 and goes to 10/27. No class 10/13) $88/$79 (membership info) Learn to paint successful paintings by applying design. Learn how to use your brushes for the desired effects. Students may work on watercolor paper, watercolor journals, watercolor canvas, Rtistx board or Clayboard. Demonstrations will be made on each surface. Bud Deihl T • 12 - 4pm Art Room at South Franklin Circle This course will meet on six Tuesday afternoons from 12:00 to 4:00 in the Art Room at South Franklin Circle. Classes begin on September 14 and continue through October 26. There will not be a class on September 28. The course will take students through an easily understood six-step process, from the initial idea through the creation of a representational painting. Strong emphases will be placed on the discovery of a creative concept and methods for technically mastering well-crafted realist images. Students will learn ways to overcome drawing limitations, methods for developing compelling images, and techniques for using oil paints to create works of art which tell a story. Complete information, including a narrative overview of the course, a supply list, a day-by-day description of the course content, and important additional information is available at the Valley Art Center. Turn and Burn 101 Th • 7 - 9:30pm 1864 Fall I $150/$135 • 1865 Fall II $100/$90 (membership info) Create beautiful, functional art for your table on the potter’s wheel and by hand. An introduction or a tune-up for beginning and intermediate potters. Learn wedging, centering and throwing clay, glazing and firing an electric kiln. Use hand building techniques to enhance your wheel or to design something unique. Viking Knit Chain Cathy Davies Paetz S • 10am-12:30pm 1935 Fall I $135/$122 • 1936 Fall II (4 weeks) $90/$81 (membership info) This introduction to the art of knitting or weaving chain using the viking stitch will give you the opportunity to create your own handmade chain. We will learn the basics of the stitch and make chain “sketches” by varying the chain width and gauge of wire to practice. This will help you chose the final design of the chain you will make. Expect to complete one chain within the class, however you may work on a chain on your own time to complete as many as you would like. Materials fee of $15.00 for wire to make sketches and other materials (final chain costs separate). Final chain can be made in Artistic wire or fine silver. Artistic wire will be less than $10.00; silver cost will vary according to market price and gauge chosen with an approximate cost of $20-25. Findings to finish chain may be purchased from instructor or elsewhere. Visit the artist’s website at www.cdpdesigns.com. Watercolor T • 9:30am - 12pm 1943 Fall I (begins 9/28) $70/$63 • 1834 Fall II $88/$79 (membership info) T • 1 - 3:30pm 1944 Fall I (begins 9/28) $70/$63 • 1841 Fall II $88/$79 (membership info) Increase your knowledge of design from those first preliminary sketches to your watercolor paintings. Through demos and individual critiques, Jan will help you to “see” and build on a style that is uniquely yours. Two classes taught on Tuesdays. Sign up for one or both. Spend the morning, afternoon or the entire day! Teacher will contact the students with the supply list. Watercolor All Level Intermediate Darlene Jackson T • 10am - 12:30pm 1835 Fall I $105/$95 • 1836 Fall II $88/$79 (membership info) This is for those of you who are not beginners and want to develop your own personal style. We will be working through the elements and principles of design. Learn the importance of your sketch book in working through your compositions. Sign up for the day and bring your lunch. Supply list available online or at registration and at PRIZM. This class is taught in the morning and afternoon. Sign up for one or both and bring a sack lunch. Supply list available online or at registration. Watercolor Intermediate to Advanced Darlene Jackson M • 10am - 12:30pm 1824 Fall I $105/$95 • 1825 Fall II $88/$79 (membership info) Bring your own unique experience and personal style to this class. Create a painting in class from a still life, sketchbook; or work from photos you have taken. Along the way, your principles of design and composition will be strengthened. You’ll begin to see your work become more painterly. Come for part of the day (morning session 10-12:30 or afternoon session 1-3) or bring your lunch and enjoy the whole day painting. Watercolor Painting for the Fraidy Cat! Darlene Jackson W • 10am-12:30pm 1846 Fall I $105/$95 • 1847 Fall II $88/$79 (membership info) This class is for the novice or truly timid beginner. Learn the basic techniques and how to work with watercolors. We will learn from each other and build confidence. Supply list on the web site. Watercolor Studio Darlene Jackson M • 1 - 3pm 1828 Fall I $84/$76 • 1829 Fall II $70/$63 (membership info) T • 1 - 3pm 1837 Fall I $84/$76 • 1838 Fall II $70/$63 (membership info) W • 1-3pm 1848 Fall I $84/$76 • 1849 Fall II $70/$63 (membership info) All skill levels welcome to come and work on individual projects. Darlene Jackson will be available to help with any technical difficulties.
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