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#501 Quick Draw
Instructor: Joanna Coke

Since drawing the figure from life can be intimidating, this season the classes focuses on the human figure. It will help students in the overall approach in setting up, pacing your drawing (which are always timed) as well as building structure and value. We will work from photos handed out by the instructor & use mostly charcoal on larger pads (to loosen you up).

Dates: 5 Weeks, Wednesday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#501A: Drawing the female nude: January 2-30
#501B: Drawing clothed people: February 6-March 6
#501C: Drawing babies and children: March 13-April 10
Fee: $80/Members $105/Nonmembers

Quick Drawing

501A - Members $80.00 USD 501A- Non Members $105.00 USD 501B - Members $80.00 USD 501B- Non Members $105.00 USD 501C - Members $80.00 USD 501C- Non Members $105.00 USD

 

#502 Quick Pastel, Landscape for Beginers’
Instructor: Joanna Coke

If you are new to pastels then this class is for you. You will learn how to: safely set-up your working space, move pastels around with different tools & learn how easy it is to correct. Bring in your photo references of simple landscapes to draw from. The instructor has half stick pastel sets available for purchase (24-set $9 or 48-set $18), please advise at registration if you wish to purchase a set so that you’ll be ready for first class. Check supplies list closely.

Dates: Five weeks: Wednesday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#502A: November 7-December 12 (no class 11/21)
Fee: $80/Members $105/Nonmembers

Painters Choice

502A - Members $65.00 502A- Non Members $90.00 502B - Members $65.00 502B- Non Members $90.00 502C - Members $65.00 502C- Non Members $90.00 502D - Members $80.00 502D- Non Members $105.00

 

#503 Portrait 3/4 View in Pastels, 3 day Mini-Session
Instructor: Joanna Coke

You will learn how to create a ¾ view portrait by understanding the proportions of the face when using the basic structure combined with individual features. You will use your photo references of the special person you wish to draw. You will start by layering your pastels building up shapes and values and then continuing on with details. In three days you will be able to bring the portrait to completion.

Dates: Three-day mini-session, 9:30am-3:30pm
#503A: January 3, 4 & 5
Fee: $180/Members $230/Nonmembers

Pastel Portrait

503A - Members $180.00 503A- Non Members $230.00

 

#504 Powder Graphite, 2 Day Mini-Session
Instructor: Joanna Coke

Powder Graphite looks like black powder… but ooohhh what beautiful tonal drawings can be made with it. Add a little regular graphite pencil and charcoal and you’ll have a fully developed value drawing. The 1st day of the mini-session, students will follow the instructor, step-by-step on how to use & layer these materials in a sample drawing. In the 2nd day, students will create their own drawing using the same techniques. Check supplies list closely. Open to all levels. A $3 supply fee is paid directly to the instructor.

Dates: Two day min-session, 9:30am-3:30pm
#504A: February 14 & 15
Fee: $120/Members $170/Nonmembers

Powder Graphite, 2 Day Mini-Session

504A - Members $120.00 USD 504A- Non Members $170.00 USD

 

#505 Basic Drawing Concepts
Instructor: Linda Larisch

Learn basic drawing concepts such as value, composition, proportion, and shading highlights and shadows, using simple tools: soft pencils and drawing paper. Rendering three-dimensional objects on a two dimensional surface will be covered. These basic skills will help when moving into painting in any medium.

Dates: 4 weeks, Friday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#505A: January 4-25
Fee: $65/Members $90/Nonmembers

Basic Drawing

505A - Members $50.00 505A- Non Members $75.00

 

#506 The Sketchbook as an Art Form
Instructor: Susan Covert

Begin the wonderful habit of sketching and drawing everyday. Explore the materials that make sketching interesting, the locations that are inspiring and other artists that are encouraging. This is a great way to share ideas, develop new techniques and be a artist recording your daily life in your sketchbook. We will look at the history of sketching to see what we can learn. You will be surprised at what you may already know.

Dates: 4 weeks, Thursday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#506A: October 4-25
#506B: November 1-29 (no class 11/22)
#506C: January 3-24
#506D: January 31– February 28(no class 2/21)
#506E: March 7-28
#506F: April 4-25
Fee: $65/Members $90/Nonmembers

Sketchbook

506A - Members $65.00 506A - Non Members $90.00 506B - Members $65.00 506B - Non Members $90.00 506C - Members $65.00 506C - Non Members $90.00 506D - Members $65.00 506D - Non Members $90.00

Sketchbook

506E - Members $50.00 506E - Non Members $75.00 506F - Members $50.00 506F - Non Members $75.00

 

#507 Expressive Figure Drawing
Instructor: Bill Buchman

Learn new and exciting ways to paint and draw the nude figure that are easy, flexible, and fun. This course presents exciting ways to paint and draw the figure based on practical techniques from Bill's popular book, "Expressive Figure Drawing". In Bill's enjoyable mixed-media approach, the emphasis is on using interesting materials and accessible techniques to achieve a highly artistic and pleasing result. Figure drawing is more fun and less difficult with the right tools. Model fee will be split between class members.

Dates: 4 weeks, Tuesday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#507A: October 2-23
#507B: November 6-27
#507C: January 22-February 19 (no class 2/12)
#507D: March 19-April 9
Fee: $65/Members $90/Nonmembers

Dates: 3 weeks, Tuesday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#507E: December 4-18
Fee: $50/Members $75/Nonmembers

Expressive Figure Drawing - 4 Weeks

507A - Members $65.00 USD 507A - Non Members $90.00 USD 507B - Members $65.00 USD 507B - Non Members $90.00 USD 507C - Members $65.00 USD 507C - Non Members $90.00 USD 507D - Members $65.00 USD 507D - Non Members $90.00 USD

Expressive Figure Drawing - 3 Weeks

507A - Members $50.00 USD 507A - Non Members $75.00 USD

 

#508 Drawing
Instructor: Frances Smith

We will draw with pencil, ink, and charcoal, conte’, pen and ink, and scratchboard. Learn to use various mediums (glass, wood, cloth, fur, baskets etc.) to show textures. You will learn to render very accurate drawings. Unusual subjects will be supplied. Learn to draw anything!

Dates: 5 weeks, Monday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#508A: February 4-March 11 (no class 2/11)
#508B: April 1-29
Fee: $80/Members $105/Nonmembers

Learn to Draw Anything

508A - Members $65.00 508A - Non Members $90.00 508B - Members $65.00 508B - Non Members $90.00

 

#509 Pastel Portraits
Instructor: Frances Smith

People or animals! Your choice! The beautiful softness of pastel is perfect for drawing animals. The vivid, rich shades pastels provide makes for beautiful portraits. We will not work on white paper. Toned papers create a natural background and natural base for skin tones and fur. There will be a lot of demos in this class.

Dates: 5 weeks, Wednesday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#509A: January 23-February 20
#509B: March 20-April 17
Fee: $80/Members $105/Nonmembers

Advanced Drawing

509A - Members $80.00 509A - Non Members $105.00 509B - Members $80.00 509B - Non Members $105.00

 

#510 Animal Portrait One-Day mini-session
Instructor: Frances Smith

We will do a full and complete animal portrait of your choice in pastel (any media is fine, but the demo will be in pastel). We will focus on the perfect eyes. Many reference materials will be available.

Dates: One day mini-session, Monday, 9:30am-3:30pm
#510A: January 21
Fee: $60/Members $85/Nonmembers

Animal Portrait

510A - Members $60.00 510A - Non Members $85.00 510B - Members $60.00 510B - Non Members $85.00 510C - Members $60.00 510C - Non Members $85.00

 

#511 Learn Charcoal Drawing in One Day
Instructor: Frances Smith

We will basic fundamentals of charcoal drawing. This class is full of demos and you will walk away feeling like you can master the use of charcoal.

Dates: One day mini-session, Tuesday, 9:30am-3:30pm
#511A: January 8
Fee: $60/Members $85/Nonmembers

Academic Portrait

511A - Members $70.00 511A - Non Members $95.00 511B - Members $70.00 511B - Non Members $95.00 511C - Members $70.00 511C - Non Members $95.00 511D - Members $70.00 511D - Non Members $95.00 511E - Members $70.00 511E - Non Members $95.00

 

#512 Academic Portrait Drawing
Instructor: Gary Maria

Emphasizing old master methods and academic techniques for portraiture, the class will include general theory, drawing, and pastel instruction from the live model. Class time will consist of general lecture/readings/ notes, a preliminary sketch, and a two session long pose for drawing or pastel painting. The model fee is split between attendees.

Dates: 10 weeks, Saturday, 1:00-4:00pm
#512A: January 5-March 16 (no class 2/23)
#512B: March 23-May 25
Fee: $190/Members $240/Nonmembers

Individual Instruction

512A - Members $20.00 512A - Non Members $25.00

 

#513 Individual Instruction for Portraiture
Instructor: Gary Maria

One-on-one instruction and assistance for portrait drawing and painting. Instructor can address solutions to specific problem areas for works in progress, or offer general instruction for portraiture in any media. All levels welcome.

Dates: By appointment: call 941-485-7136
Fee: $20/Members $25/Nonmembers

FUNdamentals of Drawing

513A - Members $180.00 513A - Non Members $230.00

 

#514 Drawing From the Old Masters
Instructor: Gary Maria

For intermediate to advanced students only. This class will use Old Master drawings in lieu of a live model, copying style and methods. Subjects will include portrait, figure, drapery, and still life spanning the major periods and movements. Media will include graphite, charcoal, Conte, ink and pastel. Study will stress craftsmanship, proportion, form modeling, light and shadow effects, optical color mixing, and other technical issues.

Dates: 6 weeks, Monday, 1:00-4:00pm
#514A: September 24-October 29
#514B: November 5-December 10
Fee: $115/Members $165/Nonmembers

Finding Perspective

514A - Members $60.00 514A - Non Members $85.00

 

#515 Floral and Still Life Pastel Drawing
Instructor: Gary Maria

Floral and still life drawing is part of academic tradition, and students will draw a floral still life set up in pastel. We will explore composition, drawing technique, color and content Study will stress craftsmanship, proportion, form modeling, light and shadow effects, optical color mixing, and other technical issues.

Dates: 6 weeks, Saturday, 1:00-3:30pm
#515A: September 8-October 13
#515B: October 20-November 24
Fee: $95/Members $120/Nonmembers

Dates: 4 weeks, Saturday, 1:00-3:30pm
#515C: December 8-29
Fee: $65/Members $90/Nonmembers

Draw/Paint Children

515A - Members $60.00 515A - Non Members $85.00 515B - Members $60.00 515B - Members $85.00

 

#516 Pastel 101 Mini-Session
Instructor: Ruth Hook Colby

In this class you will receive individual attention while learning the basic fundamentals of working with pastels. This will give you a great foundation of skills, so that you can further explore in this medium. We will discuss pastels, the types and the versatility of their uses, fixatives, barrier creams, and the characteristics of different papers. Basic materials (Wallis sanded paper, soft pastels, & backing board) will be provided to each student. All supplies are included in the price of this class. The instructor will supply all materials needed.

Dates: Two-day mini-session, 9:30am-3:30pm
#516A: March 7 & 8
Fee: $140/Members $165/Nonmembers

Pastel 101

516A - Members $120.00 516A - Non Members $170.00

 

#517 Pastel in the Studio
Instructor: Ruth Hook Colby

Pastel is an exciting, versatile medium that is truly hands on. We will work with soft pastel on sanded paper using different techniques such as layering, blending and scumbling. The rich vibrant colors are mixed on the paper, not on a palette. Individuality is encouraged by using personal photos and references. Framing tips will also be discussed. “Going Green” with pastels explains how to recycle and reuse Wallis paper, also how to create new pastels from used pieces. This is an easy technique with great results. Ruth provides a lot of personal attention while sharing her enthusiasm and love for pastel.

Dates: 5 weeks, Thursday, 1:00-3:30pm
#517A: January 24-February 28 (no class 2/21)
#517B: March 14-April 11
#517C: April 18-May 16
Fee: $80/Members $105/Nonmembers

Pastel in the Studio

517A - Members $95.00 517A - Non Members $120.00 517B - Members $95.00 517B - Non Members $120.00 517C - Members $95.00 517C - Non Members $120.00

 

#518 Finding Perspective Mini-Session
Instructor: Karen Hitt

Did you know that artists invented linear perspective in the 1500’s that helped begin the Renaissance period in art history? Is it time to add this to your artwork too? This mini-session is designed to help one develop the technique of perspective drawing, better enabling an artist to show objects in three dimensions. In this class you will learn from the historical examples of perspective development, how one and two point perspective drawing techniques are used, and from there learning to apply them. Just as the Renaissance artist brought new life to art, your artwork will be transformed to a greater level too, by adding new dimensions.

Dates: One-day mini-session, Thursday, 1pm-6:00pm
#518A: October 25
Fee: $50/Members $75/Nonmembers

Life Drawing

518A - Members $8.00 518A - Non Members $10.00

 

#519 Building a Strong Foundation FUNdamentals of Drawing I
Instructor: Karen Hitt

In this class you will learn to understand the essential foundation to every good work of art; DRAWING. A Strong emphasis will be on classic and basic skills helping you to advance to sound draftsmanship, building up a strong drawing foundation and ability to “SEE” with an Artist’s eye. Learn how to reflect with expression, line, value, gesture, composition, form and depth using the basic fundamentals of drawing. You will explore “drawing” as the finished medium, along with how to use it for all of your works of art. Classic Techniques will be explored as we take lessons from the “Masters” giving you an eye for your own works of art.

Dates: 5 Week, Thursday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#519A: October 4-November 1
Fee: $80/Members $105/Nonmembers

Animal Portraits

519A - Members $80.00 519A - Non Members $105.00

 

#520 Advancing the Foundation: FUNdamentas of Drawing II
Instructor: Karen Hitt

This class is designed to further build the essential foundation of STRONG drawing skills. Composition, its purpose further enlightened, along with perspective, value, form and expression will be explored in greater depth. We will also explore “drawing” as the finished medium, along with how to use it for all of your works of art. You will not only develop your draftsmanship, you will learn how to take control of the viewer’s eyes with strong compositions just as the ‘Master’ Artist do. Graphite/pencil, Conté crayon, charcoal and ink washes may be used. Classic techniques will be explored as we take lessons from the “Masters” giving you an eye for your own works of art.

Dates: 3 weeks, Thursday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#520A: November 8-29 (no class 11/22)
Fee: $50/Members $75/Nonmembers

Open Portrait Studio

520A - Members $8.00 520A - Non Members $10.00

#521 Basics of Figure Drawing FUNdamentals Mini-Session
Instructor: Karen Hitt

A mini-session designed to give a roadmap of the human figure with all the FUNdamental basics to the student; showing them how to approach, and then give their figure drawings proper proportions from head to toe, not to mention a sound leg to stand on. Skeletal structures and muscle forms will be noted to better understand the causeand effect of surface changes on the human form too and how light affects them. Students will work from live models, photographic reference and “Masters” works. No pun intended... our time will be filled with the full figure indeed.

Dates: One day mini-Session, Thursday, 1:00pm-6:00pm
#521A: November 29
Fee: $50/Members $75/Nonmembers

Basics of Figure Drawing FUNdamentals Mini-Session

521A - Members $50.00 USD 521A - Non Members $75.00 USD

#522 Life Drawing Open Studio
Instructor: monitor varies

The opportunity for figure drawing (or painting) is available to all as a come-when-you-wish open studio format. For all levels, this class offers drawing from the live, unclothed model with a variety of poses. The sequence usually follows a fixed format of seven short, three intermediate, and one long pose. Models alternate weekly. The class is open to all media; there is no instruction. Please call (941)485-7136 to reserve your spot today!

Dates: Tuesday, 7:00-9:30pm (November-May)
Fee: $8/Members $10/Nonmembers

#523 Open Portrait Studio
Instructor: monitor varies

Join us for a live clothed model, all media open studio. The model changes every two weeks and this is an ongoing open studio. All levels are welcome. There is no instructor. You learn from each other and from practice. Come join this fun group! Please call (941)485-7136 to reserve your spot today!

Dates: Friday, 1:00-3:30pm
Fee: $8/Members $10/Nonmembers