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Portraiture Drawing

This class is a complete investigation of portraiture. Learn to realistically convey the character of faces. Lessons include detailed instruction on how to draw anatomically correct head and facial forms, and the practice of taking accurate measurements of the head. As you draw facial features in detail you will build your skills in capturing your subject's expression and character.

Mondays, 9:30am-12:30pm

FALL: September 8-November 10 (off October 13)

WINTER: January 12-March 23 (off January 19 & February 16)

9 sessions M: $230 NM: $255 Model fee: $40

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Beginning Oil Painting

Learn the basic methods and secrets of oil painting through demonstrations, guidance, and class exercises. Students will study light and learn the techniques of the masters. Delve into this forgiving medium and refine your skills. All levels welcome and individual styles encouraged. Materials list will be provided at first class meeting.

Mondays,1:00pm - 4:00pm

FALL: September 8-November 10 (off October 13)

WINTER: January 12-March 23 (off January 19 & February 16)

Tuesdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm

FALL: September 9-November 18 (off September 30 &November 11)

WINTER: January 13-March 24 (off February 17)

Fridays, 6:30am - 9:30pm

FALL: September 12-November 7

WINTER: January 16-March 20 (off February 20)

9 sessions M: $230 NM: $255

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Life Drawing Open Studio Drop-In

Fridays, offsite & ongoing, 10:00am'd01:00pm

Designed for the artist who wishes to work from a live model in a comfortable atmosphere. Bring your own supplies. No instruction.

$15 per session or $135 for 10 sessions

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Figure and Abstraction

Instructor: Bob Collins

This class is designed to invigorate your drawing. Through a detailed investigation of the human body, students will learn how to rebuild the body on paper. Start with gesture drawings and muscular studies; finish with articulated drawings of the figure. The instructor welcomes new and returning students to work in their favorite media.

Mondays, 6:00-9:00pm

FALL: September 8-November 10 (off October 13)

WINTER: January 12-March 23 (off January 19 &February 16)

9 sessions M: $230 NM: $255 Model fee: $40

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Batik

Instructor: George Summers

Wednesdays, 7:00-9:30pm

With its colorful, marbled effects, batik offers a variety of possibilities for decorating fabric. Batik is made with richly colored dyes and designs painted in wax. You can express your unique style in scarves and other clothing, pillows and other household decorations, wall hangings, sculpture or greeting cards with this inspiring medium. Limited to 8.

FALL: September 10 - November 5 )

WINTER: January 14-March 18 (off February 18)

9 sessions M: $192 NM: $214 Materials: $35

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Intensive Oil Painting with Kim Mellema

Instructor: Kim Mellema

Thursdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm; 12:30 -3:30pm

Learn the basics of oil painting in a focused and supportive environment. Emphasis will be on observation and composition of still lifes and landscapes. Students will look at how different light sources change the local color of objects. Three-value thumbnail sketches will be used to design the composition. Morning session is open to beginners. Limited to 8.

FALL: September 11 - November 13 (off October 9)

WINTER: January 15-March 19 (off February 19)

9 sessions M: $495 NM: $510, half-day class: 9 sessions M: $230 NM: $255

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NEW! Flora and Fauna

Instructor: Anne Steinman

Learn to realistically capture the natural color and texture of flowers and animals using pencil and watercolor techniques. Fine-tune your observation skills as you learn how to draw flowers, plants and animals with attention to detail and color accuracy. Explore light and shade, form, and color mixing. Focusing on textures such as fur, feathers and scales you will master the facial expressions, natural patterns and the unique characteristics of plants animals. Numerous demonstrations and individual attention included. All abilities welcome. Limited to 10.

Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm

FALL: September 9 - November 18 (off September 30 & November 11)

WINTER: January 13 - March 23 (off February 17)

Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm

FALL: September 11 - November 13 (off October 9)

WINTER: January 15 - March 19 (off February 19)

9 Sessions M: 230 NM: $255 Materials: $30

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Watercolor & Drawing

Instructor: Wendy Soneson (Hoo)

Beginners and advanced students mix happily in this informal class. Novices learn from watching techniques in action, and veterans eavesdrop on the lessons given to newcomers. Students work from still life, photos, and prints and each student works individually with the instructor. Students may bring their own projects. A list of supplies will be provided at the first session. Limited to 14.

Fridays, 10:00am-1:00pm

FALL: September 12 - November 7

WINTER: January 16 - March 20 (off February 20)

Saturdays, 9:30pm-12:30pm

FALL: September 13 - November 8

WINTER: January 17 - March 13

9 Sessions M: $230 NM: $255 Materials: $25

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Painting with Acrylics

Mondays, 12:00-2:30pm

No more flat acrylic paints! Join Peg Kane and learn the fantastic qualities and techniques of acrylic paints. Acrylics allow artists to broaden their range of painting to incorporate new textures and surfaces. Learn how to use glazes, pastes, and under and over-layering to accomplish realistic and two-dimensional artwork. Limited to 8.

FALL: September 12 - November 7

WINTER: January 16 - March 20 (off February 20)

9 Sessions M: $192 NM: $214 Materials: $35

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NEW! All Things Fabric

Instructor: Adrienne Vodraska

Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Fabric, as a medium, is very versatile and more artists today are utilizing its unique qualities for their creations. In this class, we will use fabric in a wide variety of projects that will include dying, embroidery and surface embellishments, rug weaving, printing on fabric, digital image transfers, drafting patterns, applique, and sewing. Whether you are an experienced sewer looking to take your projects further, or simply have acquired a collection of fabric scraps that you don't know what to do with, this class will get you working with fabric in a new and exciting way.

FALL: September 10 - November 5

WINTER: January 14 - March 18 (off February 18)

9 Sessions M: $192 NM: $214 Materials: $50

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The Basics of Drawing

Instructor: Sue Funk

Mondays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Using careful observation and deconstruction of subjects, learn the fundamentals of drawing. Through shading, cross-hatching, and perspective, students will discover how to create the illusion of texture and dimension. Lessons include line drawing, sketching, and gesture drawing. Enjoy the basics of drawing in a relaxed and informal class that easily inspires new or returning artists.

FALL: September 8 - November 10 (off October 13)

WINTER: January 12 - March 23 (off January 19 & February 16)

9 sessions M: $240 NM: $255 Materials: $30

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Decoupage

Instructor: Jennifer Sherr

Learn to transform objects into something to fit your style, creating fresh customized works of art that will reflect your own personality using decoupage and faux painting. Make lampshades, boxes, purses and other creative ideas. Students should bring their favorite pre-cut images to the first class.

Tuesdays, 1:00-3:30pm

FALL: September 9 - November 18 (off September 30 &November 11)

WINTER: January 13 - March 23 (off February 17)

6 sessions M: $128 NM: $143 Materials: $15

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NEW! Pop-Up Books

Instructor: Marc Mancuso

Learn how to create three-dimensional pop-up books. Students will be introduced to various pop-up types including transformations, tunnel books, volvelles, flaps, pull tabs, pop-outs, and pull downs. Students will craft imaginative three-dimensional greeting cards or great storybooks.

Mondays, 6:30pm - 9:30pmpm

FALL ONLY: September 8 - November 10 (off October 13)

9 sessions M: $230 NM: $255 Materials: $35

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NEW! Printmaking Survey, ages 15+

Instructor: Venessa Irzyk

Explore the legendary cool art of printmaking. Students will learn about influential printmakers ranging from Warhol to Rembrandt. The class will experiment with a variety of print techniques including silkscreen, etching, and relief printing. Students are encouraged to bring photographs and other inspirations to draw upon.

Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm

FALL: September 9 - November 18 (off September 30 & November 11)

WINTER: January 13 - March 23 (off February 17)

9 sessions M: $230 NM: $255 Materials: $50

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Wheelthrowing all levels

Beginner classes focus on wheel throwing fundamentals. Intermediate and advanced classes allow students to expand their repertoire of forms. The intermediate class focuses on quality of design and execution. All levels will learn about glazes, underglazes, slips, and decorating techniques. Demonstrations include plates, lids, handles, altered forms, and throwing off the hump. Students are encouraged to explore their own interests and work at their own pace on individual projects. Limited to 6.

Intermediate / Advanced

Instructor: Mike Clement

Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30pm

FALL: September 8 - November 10 (off October 13)

WINTER: January 12 - March 23 (off January 19 & February 16)

Beginner / Intermediate

Instructor: Ramune Jauniskis

Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm

FALL: September 9 - November 18 (off September 30 & November 11)

WINTER: January 13 - March 23 (off February 17)

Intermediate/Advanced

Instructor: Sarah Cunningham

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 09:30pm

FALL: September 10 - November 5

WINTER: January 14 - March 18 (off February 18)

Beginner / Intermediate

Instructor: Sarah Cunningham

Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm

FALL: September 12 - November 7

WINTER: January 16 - March 20 (off February 20)

Open Studio, Fridays 9:00am - 3:00pm

Our current ceramic students are welcome to attend open studio hours.

9 sessions M: $230 NM: $255 Materials: $50

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Jewelry & Metalsmithing, all levels

Learn to make beautiful jewelry with an introduction to metalsmithing techniques. Your teacher will guide you to shape, polish, solder, pierce, etch and embellish jewelry in copper and brass. You can make earrings, bracelets, brooches, boxes and more. Teachers will also introduce hollow forms, stone setting, stone inlay, repouss'8e and reticulation. Projects vary with experience level and teachers. Silver available for a small additional fee. Beginners welcome. Limited to 6.

Levels I, II, & III

Instructor: Ilah Cibis

Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30pm

FALL: September 8 - November 10 (off October 13)

WINTER: January 12 - March 23 (off January 19 & February 16)

Tuesdays, 6:30 - 09:30pm

Instructor Fall: Heather Wang

Instructor Winter: Ilah Cibis

FALL: September 9 - November 18 (off September 30 & November 11)

WINTER: January 13 - March 23 (off February 17)

Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm

Instructor Fall: Heather Wang

Instructor Winter: Ilah Cibis

FALL: September 11 - November 13 (off October 9

WINTER: January 15 - March 19 (off February 19)

9 sessions M: $230 NM: $255 Materials: $50

Levels II, III, & IV

Instructor: Beth Gerstein

Wednesdays, 7:00 - 10:00pm

FALL: September 3, September 10, September 24, October 1, October 22

WINTER: TBA

5 sessions M: $129 NM: $143 Materials: $35

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Enameling, Open to ages 14+

Enameling is the process of fusing glass onto metal. Enamels are available in a rainbow of colors, as well as small glass 'd2flower'd3 chips and decal sheets. Suitable for beginners to advanced students. In this class, students learn the principles of metal preparation, enamel application and finishing processes. Returning students can explore new techniques, or continue working on projects of their own design. Limited to 6.

Instructor: Heather Wang

Fridays, 3:00-6:00pm

FALL: September 12 - November 7

WINTER: January 16 - March 20 (off February 20)

9 sessions M: $230 NM: $255 Materials: $50

Instructor: Margaret Langdell

Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm

FALL: September 12 - November 7

WINTER: January 16 - March 20 (off February 20)

9 sessions M: $230 NM: $255 Materials: $50

Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm

FALL: September 13 - November 8

WINTER: January 17 - March 13

9 sessions M: $230 NM: $255 Materials: $50

Saturdays, 1:30pm-4:30pm

FALL: September 13 - November 8

WINTER: January 17 - March 13

9 sessions M: $230 NM: $255 Materials: $50

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NEW! Wire Sculpture

Instructor: Joy Hanken

Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm

Learn how to transform metal wire into three-dimensional sculpture. Students will create unique shapes and structures. Working with pliers, vises, file, wire cutters, and mandrels, students will design unique and decorative sculptures.

FALL ONLY: September 11 - November 13 (off October 9)

9 sessions M: $154 NM: $171 Materials: $40

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Kinetic Sculpture: Making Mobiles

Instructor: Vladimir Barsukov

Fridays, 6:00pm-8:00pm

There is something magical about mobiles. Like living creatures, they move and have personalities; they can be humorous, meditative, or graceful. In this class we will take a look at works of some of the most famous kinetic artists such as Alexander Calder and George Rickey. Students will work with different types of wire and geometrical shapes of wood, plastic, metal sheets, etc. to create their own mobiles. We will explore ways to balance, assemble, and hang mobiles, and students will be encouraged to create their own unique designs. Limited to 6.

FALL: October 3 - 24

WINTER: February 27 - March 20

4 sessions M: $69 NM: $76 Materials: $35

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NEW! Bead It!, Open to ages 14+

Instructor: Ashley Procopio

Come learn the joys of creating and making your own beaded jewelry! Learn how to use the proper tools and materials. Start and finish pieces such as necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Instructions will cover a variety of techniques that will take you from basic beading to more intricate designs and methods, such as multi-strand pieces and wire wrapping.

Tuesdays, 6:30pm-9:30pm

FALL: September 9 - November 18 (off September 30 & November 11)

WINTER: January 13 - March 24 (off February 17)

Thursdays, 6:30pm-9:30pm

FALL: September 11 - November 13 (off October 9)

WINTER: January 15 - March 19 (off February 19)

9 sessions M: $230 NM: &255 Materials: $50

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NEW! Scrapbooking

Instructor: Marc Mancuso

Not just any scrapbooking class, Marc Mancuso will teach students to use family photos and memorabilia to create stunning one-of-a-kind works of art. Students will move far beyond the realm of stickers and printed paper, making their own paper cut-outs and personalized stamps. Please bring photocopies of your favorite photos to the first class.

Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm

WINTER ONLY: January 12 - March 23 (off January 19 & February 16)

9 sessions M: $230 NM: &255 Materials: $50

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Comics for Adults

Instructor: Raul Gonzalez

Revitalize your drawing by incorporating new levels of thinking and observation into your compositions. Lessons will include how to develop strong characters and supernatural scenes. Utilizing basic drawing techniques, this class will teach students how to transform everyday life or depict superhuman fantasies into a comic narrative. Unleash your creativity with this exciting genre.

Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm

FALL:September 10 - November 5

WINTER: January 14 - March 18 (off February 18)

9 sessions M: $230 NM: &255 Materials: $30

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Nuno Felting Intensive

Instructor: Ramune Jauniskis

Nuno felting is the process of adhering the finest merino fibers to silk gauze through a moisture and agitation technique. This is a wonderful new art form that is easy and results in complex layered fabrics. Students can make functional items such as scarves, bags, and clothing, or artistic wall hangings.

Mondays, 6:00-9:00pm

FALL:October 27 - November 17

WINTER: February 23 - March 16

4 sessions M: $105 NM: &115 Materials: $55

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NEW! Handbuilding

Instructor: Joy Hanken

Before wheelthrowing was introduced to ceramics, all pottery was was formed by hand. Hand building is a historic and innovative style, used for making traditional vessels as well as sculptures. Students will learn basic handbuilding techniques such as pinching, coiling, slipping and scoring and then combine these skills into their own pieces of art.

Sundays, 3:00-5:00pm

FALL:September 14 - November 16

WINTER: January 18 - March 21 (off February 8)

9 sessions M: $230 NM: & 255 Materials: $60

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NEW! Designs in Rug Hooking

Instructor: Joy Hanken

Rug hooking is a simple but versatile technique that can be used to make both realistic pictures and geometric patterns in wool. This class introduces hooking skills while incorporating students' individual styles.

Thursdays, 6:00-8:00pm

WINTER ONLY: January 15 - March 19 (off February 19)

9 sessions M: $154 NM: &171 Materials: $35

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Relief Printing

Instructor: Judith Ann Bell

Relief printing came into use about 5,200 years ago in the Near East, when the ancient Sumerians pressed carved stone seals into clay. Learn how to create images with a technique that allows you to print multiple copies. We will experiment with several quick techniques and then concentrate on linoleum block printing. A great way to make unique holiday cards! Limited to 15 fs20 . fs24

Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm

FALL: October 1 - 22

WINTER: February 26 - March 18

4 sessions M: $105 NM: &115 Materials: $55

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