Session 2: February 6 - March 4, 2012
*Class schedules are subject to cancellation or change based on demand and availability.
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Four Week Sessions (Standard Schedule)
Monday
Monday Morning Class 9:30am - 12:30pm
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Lope Max Diaz - Open Studio Painting
Duration: 4 weeks (1 class weekly)
Level: prior painting experience
Course code: #dimoms2
Course fee:$176
This class is studio painting for practicing and emerging artists.
February 6 / February 13 / February 20 / February 27
Monday Evening Class 6:30pm - 9:30pm
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Lope Max Diaz - Open Studio Painting
Duration: 4 weeks (1 class weekly)
Level: prior painting experience
Course code: #dimoes2
Course fee:$176
This class is studio painting for practicing and emerging artists.
February 6 / February 13 / February 20 / February 27
Tuesday
Tuesday Afternoon Class 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Marty Baird – Basic Drawing
Level: all levels
Duration: 4 weeks (1 class weekly)
Course code: #batuas2
Course fee:$176
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A foundation course which concentrates on developing basic drawing skills and vocabulary. Using a wide variety of materials, we will explore line, shape, value, and texture and the creation of space on a 2-D surface. Students will develop strong foundations and discover creative possibilities through drawing.
February 7 / February 14 / February 21 / February 28
Tuesday Evening Class 6:30pm - 9:30pm
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Mary Baird – Painting/Special Projects
Level: all levels
Duration: 4 weeks (1 class weekly)
Course code: #batues2
Course fee:$176
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This is a course in direct painting for all levels. Using a variety of subjects, beginners will learn the basics of composition, color mixing, and the expressive qualities of paint. Beginners will work on projects designed to learn basic skills. Experienced students will work with the instructor to choose a special project for the month. All students will progress individually as they develop their skills and broaden their knowledge of painting.
February 7 / February 14 / February 21 / February 28
Wednesday
Wednesday Morning Class 9:30am - 12:30pm
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Gerry Lynch – Abstract and Expressionist Painting
Level: all levels
Duration: 4 weeks (1 class weekly)
Course code: #lywems2
Course fee:$176
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The classes are skewed toward intuitive thinking. All media will be used, even collage. The work will be done on paper, wood and canvas. The sessions may include still life set ups to live models.
February 8 / February 15 / February 22 / February 29
Wednesday Afternoon Class 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Will Goodyear – Mixed Media Painting
Duration: 4 weeks (1 class weekly)
Level: all
Course code: #goweas2
Course fee:$176
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This is a course in mixed media painting for all levels. Students will utilize non-traditional materials and alternative processes to create multi-layered paintings and be challenged to develop and/or better communicate the cultural concepts behind their art. Additional topics of discussion include color theory, compositional strategies and presentation of finished work.
February 8 / February 15 / February 22 / February 29
Wednesday Youth Class 4pm - 6:00pm
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Derek Toomes – Youth Class
Level: beginner
Duration: 4 weeks (1 class weekly)
Course code: #toweys2
Course fee:$200 (includes materials)
This class is designed to teach youth how to express themselves through contemporary urban art, and to provide them with a foundation of basic design principles. Students will explore the techniques used in various facets of urban art (such as sketching, alternative printmaking and painting) while they gain experience in working collaboratively.
February 8 / February 15 / February 22 / February 29
Wednesday Evening Class 6:30pm - 9:30pm
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Mia Yoon – Abstract Painting
Duration: 4 weeks (1 class weekly)
Level: intermediate
Course code: #yowees2
Course fee:$176
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This class is designed for students to be comfortable with abstract painting and to take their work to another level. The class will focus on color and composition. We will identify each student’s needs for development and individually enhance their strength.
February 8 / February 15 / February 22 / February 29
Thursday
Youth Class for the Home Schooled 10am - 12:00pm
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Derek Toomes – Youth Class
Level: beginner
Duration: 4 weeks (1 class weekly)
Course code: #tothys2
Course fee:$200 (includes materials)
This class is designed to teach youth how to express themselves through contemporary urban art, and to provide them with a foundation of basic design principles. Students will explore the techniques used in various facets of urban art (such as sketching, alternative printmaking and painting) while they gain experience in working collaboratively.
February 9 / February 16 / February 23 / March 1
Thursday Afternoon Class 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Alberto Ortega Rodas – Contemporary Landscape Painting
Level: all levels
Duration: 4 weeks (1 class weekly)
Course code: #rothas2
Course fee:$176
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Students will create landscape paintings using an academic approach. Works of past artists may be referenced while exploring how to emulate traditional techniques using the materials available to present-day artists.
February 9 / February 16 / February 23 / March 1
Friday
Friday Morning Class 10am -1pm
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Marianita Stevans – Introduction to Painting
Level: beginner / intermediate
Duration: 4 weeks (1 class weekly)
Course code: #stfrms2
Course fee:$176
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In this class you will learn color, composition, and basics in painting.
February 10 / February 17 / February 24 / March 2
Saturday
Saturday Afternoon Class 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Gerry Lynch – Abstract and Expressionist Painting
Level: all levels
Duration: 4 weeks (1 class weekly)
Course code: #lysaas2
Course fee:$176
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The classes are skewed toward intuitive thinking. All media will be used, even collage. The work will be done on paper, wood and canvas. The sessions may include still life set ups to live models.
February 11 / February 18 / February 25 / March 3
Sunday
Sunday Afternoon Class 1pm - 4pm
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Alia E. El-Bermani – Figure Study
Level: all
Duration: 4 weeks (1 class weekly)
Course code: #elsuas2
Course fee:$176
Model fee:$40 (charged separately)
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Learn to create accurate, dynamic, alla prima figure paintings or drawings in oil and/or charcoal. Working from the live model, we will study the structure and proportions of the figure, as well as oil color-mixing strategies, and application techniques for creating lively skin tones and animated expressions. Portraiture concepts and techniques can also be covered if there is an interest. The student may choose to work only in charcoal or may advance to oil painting.February 12 / February 19 / February 26 / March 4