Adult Art Classes
Painting and Drawing
Instructor: Greta Marie Carlos
This class is meant to teach adult students the principles of drawing and painting subject matter that they actually see. The student will learn techniques and design principles through the use of graphite, charcoal, and earth-toned crayons on paper and other surfaces, oil pastels, oil paint, acrylic paint, and water-soluble oils. Students in the class will all be at different levels on their artistic journey. Adults only.
Class Times: During Fall and Spring Semesters, Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 PM; Cost: $95.00 per month
Student supply list sent upon registration
Introduction to Drawing, Watercolor & More
Instructor: Mike Ericsson
This is class is an introduction to drawing and watercolor painting. It is meant to teach students basic drawing skills and watercolor techniques as well as design principles that will be utilized throughout the class. No previous art experience is necessary. Adults only.
Class Times: Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 PM; Cost: $95.00 per month
Student supply list sent upon registration
Oil Painting Class
Instructor: Frederick Hasenzahl
Beginner/intermediate oil painting classes for older students and adults are available for the fall/spring semesters for 2-hour class is held once a week. In these classes, we will be focusing on still life. During all studio classes, I work with the students both as a group and individually to help them not only with their materials and techniques, but also instruct them in using basic academic art principles such as visualizing, line and form, composition, light and dark contrasts, colour theory, creativity and objective critique(which will include time for classroom interactive discussion critiques). Each student, no matter what level of experience will be welcomed and encouraged as they learn and practice their skills in expressing their creative ideas in oil painting.
Class Times: Saturdays, 10:00 AM -12:00 PM; Cost: $95.00 per month
Student supply list sent upon registration
Drawing Class
Instructor: Frederick Hasenzahl
Beginner/intermediate drawing classes for older students and adults are available for the fall/spring semester in which one-hour sessions will be held once per week. In these classes, we will be focusing on figurative drawing, still life, and landscapes. During all studio classes, I work with the students both as a group and individually to help them not only with their materials and techniques, but also instruct them in using basic academic art principles such as visualizing, drawing in one- and two-point perspective, line and form, composition, light and dark contrasts.
Class Times: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM; Cost: $95.00 per month
Student supply list sent upon registration
Acquiring Visual Perception Abilities For Creating Art
Instructor: Fred Hasenzahl
In this course we will be exploring the world of visual perception for the artist. We will study and learn how the visual system works, how we recognize and make sense of what we see, and how we, as artists, can advance our perceptual abilities, giving us the tools we need to expand and give energy to our artistic creative expression.
This class is great for all artistic types including but not limited to: dancers, artists, musicians, etc.
We will cover:
How our eyes capture and process images to create visual perception
Our brain’s ability to use and interpret visual information from the world around us
Aesthetics and creative thinking
Developing visual perceptive abilities:
Depth perception
Spatial awareness
Visual discrimination
Color theory
Light and dark contrast
• Inter-connections of vision with the other four senses of hearing, touch, smell and taste.
Class Structure:
• Lecture
• Demonstrations
• Activities and projects
• Group discussion
Class Times: Saturday 12:30-2:00 PM
Age: Kindergarten through Adult- this is an all age class
Cost $95 per month
Please bring the following supplies to class: pencils, erasers, spiral notebook, sketchpad, & ruler.
Introduction to Drawing & Painting (Beginners)
Instructor: Janie Oglesby
This course is for those who “can’t even draw a stick figure”. We start with the fundamentals in this beginners course focused on developing technique through drawing and painting exercises. The course will escalate in difficulty as the students progress. Adults only.
Class Times: Wednesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM; Cost: $95 per month
Student supply list sent upon registration
Advanced Painting & Drawing
Instructor: Janie Oglesby
This is a class for adults with art experience or those looking for a challenge. Students will learn about lesser known mediums and techniques. Gel additives, canvas stretching, and color theory are some of the areas that will be covered.
Class Times: During Fall and Spring Semesters, Tuesdays, 12:30-2:00 PM; Cost: $95 per month
Student furnish their own supplies
Pottery
Instructors: Tim Stiles & Janie Oglesby
Students will focus on the basics of handbuilding pots, and then wheel throwing. Handbuilding includes coil, slab, and pinch building.
Students will be able to graduate to an intermediate class, Pottery II: Select Form Building and eventually Pottery III: Personal Projects, which will be offered based upon interest. Registration is open.
Class size limit: 5 students
Fall and Spring Semesters, Days Vary (Tuesday, Wednesdays & Thursdays), 6:30 – 8 PM
Costs: $50 materials fee (includes clay block), $110 per month for class tuition