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Beginner Oil
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$93/71 members |
Adult |
The focus of this class will be to train the student in the basic skills needed to paint in oils with particular attention to the use of color, light, shadows, composition, brush handling and materials. Students may work from photographs or from a still life that will be set up for reference. Demonstrations will be given. Beginner |
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Drawing Basics
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$119/94 members |
Adult |
Never picked up a pencil before? This is the class for you! Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of drawing, such as line, light and shadow, shading, composition and form. Techniques and demonstrations will be shown in both pencil and charcoal.
Beginner |
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Animal Portraiture
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$93/71 members |
Adult |
Working from a picture of a pet or a favorite animal, students will
create a realistic portrait using the medium of their choice. The
instructor will show several techniques to achieve a likeness with
realistic looking fur or feathers. Animal anatomy and proportion
will be covered. All Levels |
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Evening Beginner Oil
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$119/94 Members |
Adult/Teen |
The focus of this class will be to train the student in the basic skills needed to paint in oils - with particular attenton to the use of color, light, shadows, composition, brush handling and materials. Students may work from photographs or from a still life that will be set up for reference. Demonstrations will be given. Beginner |
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Evening Drawing Fundamentals
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$119/94 members |
Adult/Teen |
Never picked up an artists pencil before? This is the
class for you! Students will be introduced to the
fundamentals of drawing, such as line, light and
shadow, shading, composition and form. Techniques
and demonstrations will be shown in a variety
of pencils and charcoal.
Beginner |
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Young Sculptor's Studio
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$87/77 members |
Children 8+ ( but exceptions can be made!) |
Students will sculpt with clay creating a collection of fun figures. Clay basics will be taught including hand building, pinch, slab construction and modeling.
All Levels |
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Easel Drawing and Painting
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$87/77 members |
Children 8+ (but exceptions can be made!) |
Students will learn the basics of design, composition, proportion, texture, shading, contour and more as they work at an artist's easel. Several mediums will be explored. All Levels |
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The Drawing Zone
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$87/77 members |
Children 8+ (but exceptions can be made!) |
Working in their own personal sketch book and on a variety of papers, students will learn the basics of drawing. They will draw from a number of subjects including portraiture. Drawing mediums such as charcoal, conte crayon, colored pencils and pastel will all be explored.
All Levels |
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June Art Workshop *ALL WEEK LONG
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$170/150 members |
Children Ages 6-9 (Exceptions can be made!) |
Students will develop a creative portfolio through sketching, free-hand drawing, painting, portraiture and clay sculpting. A variety of materials such as charcoal, pastels, colored pencils and acrylic paint and clay will be explored encouraging individual expression. All Levels |
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Art Time Machine
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$250/230 members |
Children Ages 6-8 (Exceptions can be made!) |
This class is for students who like to draw and paint. While developing their skills in the use of acrylics, pastels, charcoal, watercolors and other materials students will explore the work of famous artists of the past and present. Experimantation is encouraged as they create unique works including still lifes, landscapes and portraits.
All Levels |
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Art Time Machine
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Tuition: $205.00, member: $180.00 |
Children Ages 6-9 (Exceptions can be made!) |
Experience the history of art! Discover and create art from a new time period each day. Travel back to the Renaissance, practice Impressionistic painting, explorePop Art of the 1960's and more. All Levels |
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My Pet Project
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Tuition: $205.00, member: $180.00 |
Aug 11 week - Ages 6-9, Aug 18 week- Ages 8+ |
Purrrfect for kids who love all kinds of pets! Pet-themed projects bring art and animals together. Projects include sculpting and painting using a variety of materials All Levels |
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River Romp
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Tuition: $205.00, member: $180.00 |
Children Ages 6-9 (Exceptions can be made!) |
Instructor: Gianchiglia
Meet the museum's nearest neighbor - the river! Through art you'll get to know the plants and wildlife, from ducks to turtles to frogs, that call the river home. Dive into lots of fun river-themed projects as you practice printmaking, sculpting and more! All Levels |
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Fundamentals of Drawing
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Member: $ 195.00 + $28.00 Model Fee |
11-13 |
Working from still lifes, photographs and models, discover all aspects of drawing such as composition, perspective, proportions and values. Students will experiment with multiple mediums such as pencil, charcoal and paints, and any other medium they feel comfortable in. Experimentation is encouraged! Students will attain a broader understanding of how light and shadow defines 3-dimensional objects and how to place them in an atmosphere. All levels welcome. All Levels |
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Intermediate Painting
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Member: $ 195.00 Non-member: $225.00 |
11 + |
Working in a painting medium the student feels most comfortable in, this intermediate course travels deeper into the world of painting. Working from still life, photographs, and models, the student will have a true understanding of how to mix colors and place certain elements next to each other to achieve a realistic feel. Different eras of art will be discussed such as the renaissance, impressionism, and modern art to show how paint can be applied in several ways. Individual styles will be encouraged! Intermediate level. Request a materials list. This class runs for 10 weeks. All Levels |
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