FALL SEMESTER 2024

Adult Abbreviated Sessions

7356 Fabric Art
Instructor: Denise Banaag
Mondays, 12:30–3 PM
Want to work with fabric, but don’t want to sew? Fabric can be used for much more than just sewing! In this class, students will learn about quilts, landscapes, and abstract and object studies, as well as basic art principles such as color, composition, and pattern. Students will create three to five finished pieces using an assortment of fibers and beads. While no sewing is required, students will have the opportunity to use a sewing machine to add to their work if they desire.
7356 4 session(s): 3/3–3/24
Tuition: member $160, non–member $170
Materials fee: $23

7349 Mixed Media Collage Intensive
Instructor: Kat Block
Mondays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
Use all your artistic abilities and skills to create a 14×14 inch mixed media collage while learning about color, design, pattern, drawing, watercolor, and more. Topics will include: creating a template; basic drawing, watercolor, and collage techniques; creating and deconstructing patterns; asymmetrical balance; extending the color palette; proper gluing; and varnishing. Demonstrations of materials and techniques will help guide students through their artistic process and creative journey. Some materials provided. Additional supplies to be discussed during the first class.
5 session(s): 2/24–3/24
Tuition: member $190, non–member $210
Materials fee: $32

7343 Sketching for Every Artist
Instructor: Mary Jean Canziani
Mondays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
Every artist can improve their drawing abilities, whether as a basic foundation for work in another medium or for the simple pleasure of sketching itself. Develop your observational and rendering skills through sketching in charcoal and pencil from still lifes, photos, and plein air studies (weather permitting). Emphasis will be on creating accurate and simplified drawings as students learn to think in basic shapes and gestural lines. Principles such as line quality and tonal values will be addressed. Sketches by noted artists will be discussed to reinforce concepts in class.
5 session(s): 2/24–3/24
Tuition: member $200, non–member $220