2009-2010 Art Class Schedule

Wednesday Morning Homeschooling Classes
Ages 7-12

Still Life Drawing
Learn techniques to train your eye and hand while drawing from our colorful still life set-ups! Fresh flowers, fruit, and vegetables are just a few of the subjects we will be working from. During our last week, we will participate in an affirming class critique.
WEEK 1: Colored Pencil
WEEK 2: Oil Pastel
WEEK 3: Graphite
WEEK 4: Pastel on Colored Paper
WEEK 5: Mixed Media
WEEK 6: Free Choice and Class Critique
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30
September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28
CLASS SIZE: 8 MAX
$60 PER 6 WEEK SESSION, $15 SUPPLY FEE
*$10 discount if registered 2 weeks before the first class begins

Printmaking
Explore the art of printmaking during a 6 week class where we will learn about the many techniques of this unique process. Printmaking, which has elements of both drawing and painting, is an exciting form of expression! During our last week, we will participate in an affirming class critique.
WEEK 1: Monoprints
WEEK 2: Relief Printing
WEEK 3: Reflective Painted Landscapes
WEEK 4: Prints from Nature
WEEK 5: Inorganic prints
WEEK 6: Reflections using Pastels
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30
November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16
CLASS SIZE: 8 MAX
$60 PER 6 WEEK SESSION, $15 SUPPLY FEE
*$10 discount if registered 2 weeks before the first class begins

Intuitive Watercolor
Express your own personal style while learning and practicing a variety of watercolor techniques. Lose your thoughts and open your mind as you experience this relaxing medium! During our last week, we will participate in an affirming class critique.
WEEK 1: Abstract Animals
WEEK 2: Winter Wonderland Trees
WEEK 3: Viewfinder Painting
WEEK 4: Fanciful Fish
WEEK 5: Wandering Ink Landscape
WEEK 6: Dreamscapes
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30
January 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10
CLASS SIZE: 8 MAX
$60 PER 6 WEEK SESSION, $15 SUPPLY FEE
*$10 discount if registered 2 weeks before the first class begins

Creating with the Masters 2
Join us for a 6 week adventure as we learn about 6 artists and their techniques. We will create a unique piece of art in the style of a different artist each week, as we learn about their passion for sharing new ideas and expressions with the world. How was their art received, and what do you think about the art they contributed? During our last week, we will participate in an affirming class critique.
WEEK 1: Chagall, Surrealism/Cubism
WEEK 2: Klimt, Pattern and Design
WEEK 3: O'Keefe, Abstract Nature
WEEK 4: Warhol, Pop Art
WEEK 5: Seurat, Pointillism
WEEK 6: Morrisseau, Symbolism and Line
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30
March 10, 17, 24, April 7, 14, 21
CLASS SIZE: 8 MAX
$60 PER 6 WEEK SESSION, $15 SUPPLY FEE
*$10 discount if registered 2 weeks before the first class begins

'Plein Air' Drawing Workshop
Meet at Lombard's Terrace View Pond to learn new techniques for drawing from nature. We will recreate the scenic water and weeping willow trees while enjoying the very best that spring has to offer!
Bring a folding chair. In the event of rain, we will meet at my home for indoor drawing instruction.
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30
May 5, 12, 19, 26
$45 PER 4 WEEK SESSION, $10 SUPPLY FEE, includes a sketch pad to keep for class and assignments at home.
*$10 discount if registered 2 weeks before the first class begins