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Our most popular class returns! If you have never picked up a brush before but thought it would be fun, this class is for you! As we paint a simple landscape together, we will learn how to use basic painting materials. We will also study the five elements of oil painting and discuss how knowledge of them can help you plan, develop and complete paintings of beauty and significance. Materials provided.
Age 16+
Max Class size: 12
6 wks 7/7 through 8/11 Thursday 7:00p-9:00p
Gracie Bronson $75
This portraiture class will show how to use facial proportions and different perspectives to create a likeness of the subject. Participants should bring a large close up photograph portrait of the subject they wish to draw, or they may choose to bring a free standing mirror to learn about the face in a self portrait.
An explanation of the pastel media and techniques which may be used will be used through out the class.
4 wks 7/12 – 8/2 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:00pm Tanya Ferguson $50
Age 16+
Max Class size: 15
The class covers point and shoot cameras and how to produce quality photographs. DSLR cameras are welcome but will be set on “automatic.”
Subjects include: How the camera works, camera settings, downloading and emailing. Lighting, subject matter, composition, archiving, printing and more.
Point and Shoot Cameras (No Cell Phone Cameras) Bring your camera and a thumb drive to store files on.
Age 14+
Max Class size: 16
*This class has been postponed – will likely begin on July 19th * 4 wks 7/12 – 8/2 Tuesday 7:00-9:00 pm
Stan Reimer $50.00
*this class will be held at Pratt Community College – Graphics Design Lab in Chandler Hall
Hand Building Pottery Class with Tanya Ferguson
This new clay class will focus will be on learning the following basic techniques: Pinch Pot – a method of pinching clay between your fingers to form a bowl shape. By combining pinch pots, you’ll learn to create closed forms and more complex projects. Slab Building – By rolling clay into flat slabs, you’ll work to create a “box” shape… the square shape can only be achieved by hand built techniques; not on the pottery wheel. You’ll learn to score and slip the places where you join your slabs, and then add coils to insure the strongest bond and best practices of construction. Clay slabs can also be draped or slumped over various shaped surfaces to create masks, bowls and platters.
Coiling – was used long before the invention of the potter’s wheel. By using coils built one onto the next, pots were turned by hand on a wooden or stone turnstile and paddled with a flat object to blend them and achieve a smooth finished surface. We’ll also work to create the many decorative styles that can be achieved with coils. After the basics are mastered, you’ll learn to combine these techniques increasing in complexity, and allowing greater diversity in the projects you’re able to create
4 wks 7/14 – 8/4 Thrs 6:00p-8:00p Tanya Ferguson $50
Firing day 8/6 Sat 9:00am
Age 16+
Max Class size: 10
*This class will be held in Kerry Thieme’s current High School Art room
*Raku Pottery: The Art of Playing with Fire: THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO FIRST TIME RAKU STUDENTS – IF YOU HAVE ALREADY TAKEN THIS CLASS BEFORE PLEASE DO NOT ENROLL – we hope you will consider the other Pottery class we offer this Summer!
This will be an introductory workshop on hand-building pottery forms and firing them in the Japanese Raku style. Materials provided in cost of class. To explore more on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0EyA5JQN6Y
Age 13+
Max Class size: 10
*This class will be held in Kerry Thieme’s current High School Art room
THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO FIRST TIME RAKU STUDENTS – IF YOU HAVE ALREADY TAKEN THIS CLASS BEFORE PLEASE DO NOT ENROLL
4 wks 7/12 – 8/2 Tuesday 7:00p-9:00p Larry Kahmeyer & Kerry Thieme $50
Firing day 8/6 Sat 9:00am
In this fun and carefree class, kids will learn to create texture using patterns by studying and mimicking the great engravers, including Rembrandt and Kollwitz. Half the fun will be creating their own colorful etching surfaces, and turning common household items into carving tools.
All ages and talents are welcome
Max class size: 20
One session class: 7/27 Wednesday 10am – 12pm
Tamara Gordon $10
Back by popular demand, a class taught by our very own Amy Clarkson. This class is the perfect opportunity to create an abstract painting by learning the art of liquid acrylics. In this one evening, you’ll learn how to mix your own liquid acrylics as well as make your own creation. (see website for example). All materials provided.
Max Class size: 25
All ages welcome
1 night 8/9 Tuesday 6:30p – 8:30p
Amy Clarkson $25
Oil Pastel Watercolor Resist – Kandinsky class for ages K-6
Students will create two projects during this class! Students will study the work of abstract artist Wassily Kandinsky and how emotions are tied to color. We will do a re-creation of Kandinsky’s Concentric Circles Painting by combining each individual project into a class mural. Second, students will learn how to do an oil pastel watercolor resist and create an abstract tree painting.
Age: Kindergarten through 6th grade
Max Class Size: 20
1 day Friday 8/5 9am to noon
Elizabeth Donnenwerth $25
Plein Air Painting with Mary Harden: En Plein Air At Lemon Park
You can register for 2 classes by clicking the red button below, or click an individual class date below to register for each class individually. Pick and choose a few or take them all- your choice!
Plein Air Painting with Mary Harden: En Plein Air At Lemon Park
Both classes will meet at the entrance of Lemon Park by the tennis courts, and walk together to the painting destination. Learn the Plein Air painting style in multiple mediums!
July 18th: Watercolor wash then pastels for detail
August 8: Acrylic Painting and Pastels
• Mary will provide Ice Cold Lemonade to refresh you, as it may be a little hot!
• Bring your own chair and side table to set supplies on if you need, *All other materials provided
• You may sit on the grass if you choose.
*If weather is too hot, windy, rainy the class will relocate to the school (Ace Building Art Class Room at 401 S Hamilton)
No Age limit for these classes, but if young child an adult must be present!
Max Class Size: 20
Monday nights – Mary Harden – $30 each or all 2 for $50
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Summer End of Art Class Showcase will be on Monday, August 15, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Open House Friends and Family Night featuring all student artwork created during the Fall session! Join us for a one night display and refreshments at the Filley Art Museum!