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    Callaghan, Tim: NEW Oil Painting:  Life Painting Workshop

    Friday, April 30          

    10:00AM-4:00PM        1 day         $103

    Students will explore the human form through a series of studies leading up to an all day pose. Line, composition, shape, light and content will be discussed. Demonstration, individual instruction and critiques will be provided. Students should be proficient in the medium of their choice and are required to have taken a dr awning or painting class. Model fee included.

     

    Callaghan, Tim: Oil Painting:  Language & Fundamentals

    Tuesday, June 29- August 17

    1:00PM-4:00PM             8 weeks       $155

    This course is for both beginners and advanced students who want to explore the “language” of the painted mark through the fundamentals of oil painting. Through demonstrations, critiques, and projects students will investigate
    the practice of observational painting in oil. Students will use traditional genres of painting like the still life to find their own non-traditional, unique and expressive mark. Visit the artist’s web-site at timothycallaghan.com

     

    Denny, Tom: Drawing with Pencil and Ink
    Thursday, April 1-May 27

    1:00PM-4:00PM          9 weeks      $174

    Thursday, July 1-August 19

    1:00PM-4:00PM           8 weeks      $155

    Develop your basic drawing skills by being challenged with a variety of projects, tools, materials and techniques, including basic ink drawing techniques such as cross hatching, stippling and line variance. All levels welcome. Experienced students will build on their skills and explore techniques that are more experimental. Some supplies will be provided.

     

    Denny, Tom: Creative Painting & Drawing

    Thursday, April 1-May 27

    6:30PM-9:00PM          9 weeks       $145

    Thursday, July 1-August 19

    6:30PM-9:00PM           8 weeks      $129

    Students will be individually guided to heighten their creativity through mixing, manipulating and combining techniques, using the mediums and materials of their choice. Skill levels addressed are experienced beginners to advanced.

     

    Graham, Susan: Watercolor Studio
    Wednesday, March 31-May 26

    (no class April 21)

    9:30AM-12:30PM           8 weeks     $155

    Using a variety of materials including, watercolors, watercolor pencils and crayons, gouache, acrylics, paper, board or canvas, students will develop their skills and explore techniques that are more experimental. Students must provide their own subject material. Critiques and demonstrations will be frequent, either in a group or one-on-one. Intermediate or advanced students are welcome.

     

    Graham, Susan: Watercolor Basics
    Thursday, January 14-March 11

    (no class April 22)

    9:30AM-12:30PM           9 weeks     $174
    Demonstrations, lessons on tools and materials, mixing colors, creating washes, correcting errors and good design and composition will be taught in this comprehensive painting class. Provide your own subject material, in the form of sketches, photos or objects. Returning students will work to stretch their creativity. Acrylics and other water mediums welcome. Drawing skills are a must.

     

    Grasso, Lou: Portrait Painting & Drawing
    Monday, March 29-May 24

    1:00PM-4:00PM           9 weeks      $174

    Monday, June 28-August 16

    1:00PM-4:00PM           8 weeks      $155

    Monday, March 29-May 24

    6:00PM-9:00PM           9 weeks      $174

    Monday, June 28-August 16

    6:00PM-9:00PM           8 weeks      $155

    Working in any medium he or she chooses, students will use a creative approach when looking and working from live models. Individual attention and critiques will be provided to help students refine their skills in portraiture. Some drawing experience is required. The model fee is payable to the Center at first class.

     

    Grasso, Lou: Portrait Painting & Drawing
    Monday, May 21

    10:00AM-4:00PM           1 day         $93

    Working in any medium he or she chooses, students will use a creative

    approach when looking and working from live models. Individual attention and critiques will be provided to help students refine their skills in portraiture. Some drawing experience is required. Model fee included.

     

    Kecman, Milan: NEW Positive-Negative Workshop
    Friday, May 14

    10:00AM - 4:00PM         1 day          $83
    Scratchboard drawings are created by cutting, (scratching), through a black ink coating on aboard to reveal a white line or mark. Get acquainted with this inexpensive alternative to woodcut and metal engraving. View the practical advantages and artistic powers of this medium. Primarily black and white with strong light and shadow, color can also be added upon completion of the drawing for further enhancement. Class demonstrates on basic materials, tools, and working procedures, as well as on how to begin, plan, and transfer the initial drawing. Following introduction and explanation of technique,
    students will create their own scratchboard art. Please bring a photo reference or sketch from which to work. Visit the artist’s web-site at www.milanzart.com. Materials required for class: Scratchboard (white and/or black), scratch tools, black ink, brush, pencil, black felt tip marker, tracing paper, photo reference or sketch.

     

    Kozmon, George: Life Drawing and Painting

    Monday, March 29-May 24

    10:00AM-12:30 PM            9 weeks        $145

    George will help you develop the skills you need to create a work of art from a live model. Poses will be two minutes, twenty minutes and up to two hours in length. Each participant will receive individual instruction. Model fee is payable to George at first class.

     

    Kusner, Gary: Pottery

    Tuesday, March 30-May 25  

    7:00PM-9:30PM                   9 weeks       $ 185

    For summer information in this time slot see Tarshis, Sheila, listed below

    Sample or refine pottery techniques, including slab building, coiling, pinching, wheel throwing, hand building and glazing.

     

    Massaroni, Dino:  Life Drawing and Painting
    Tuesday, March 30-May 251:00PM-4:00PM                 9 weeks      $174

    Tuesday, June 29-August 17

    1:00PM-4:00PM           8 weeks      $155

    Learn to draw and/or paint the human body, in a realistic manner. Working from a live model each week you will learn to interpret the complex human figure in simplified shapes and forms. Students may work in any medium. Demonstration will occur on the first day. Model fee is payable to the Center at the first class. Visit the artist’s web-site at toscanaamericana.com/massaronipleinaircorto.html

     

    Massaroni, Dino: Oil Painting & Chalk Pastel
    Wednesday, March 31-May 26

    1:00PM-4:00PM                 9 weeks      $174

    Wednesday, June 30-August 18

    1:00PM-4:00PM           8 weeks      $155

    Learn the essential skills needed to paint realistically in oil paint or chalk/oil pastel. The class format involves individual instruction and critique. Students often provide their own subject material. The first class will include a discussion of materials and a demonstration by Dino of his techniques for rendering subjects in stunning detail. Visit the artist’s web-site at toscanaamericana.com/massaronipleinaircorto.html

     

    Okey, Shannon:  NEW Dyeing Fabric, Yarn and Fiber with Acid Dyes
    Friday, April 23

    9:30AM - 1:30PM               1 day           $55
    During this workshop learn to custom-color yarn, fabric or even spinning and felting fiber with professional grade acid dyes. Don't worry -- these dyes won't eat away your hands! In fact, they're simple and safe to use. We will dye wool-based materials, but these dyes work on almost any animal or silk fiber. Shannon will provide a class kit with fabric, yarns and dyes and a few other surprises. KITS ARE $20 AND PAYABLE TO SHANNON ON THE DAY OF THE WORKSHOP. PLEASE SIGN-UP BY APRIL 15, 2010. Visit the artist’s web-site at www.knitgrrl.com

     

    Peters, A. D.: Studio Painting
    Thursday, April 1-May 27

    (no class May 13)

    1:00PM-4:00PM                      8 weeks      $155
    Experienced artists in any two-dimensional medium will be inspired to advance to the next level of their creativity. Individual attention, critiques and class demonstrations will be provided. Join this friendly, relaxed and interactive studio environment. Visit the artist’s web-site at

    www.adpetersart.com

     

    Rosen, Debra: Fine Jewelry Making
    Tuesday, March 30-May 25

    11:15AM-1:45PM                  9 weeks      $175

    6:00PM-8:30PM                     9 weeks      $175

    Tuesday, June 29-August 17

    10:15AM-12:45PM                8 weeks      $159

    6:00PM-8:30PM                     8 weeks      $159

    Learn how to construct beautiful rings, bracelets, earrings, pins, pendants etc., using copper, brass and nickel silver (with the option of purchasing and using sterling silver). All traditional metalsmithing techniques of sawing, hammering, soldering, how to set stones and finishing will be taught. Also, learn to carve rings and pendants out of wax for casting in brass, silver or gold. An additional casting cost applies, depending on the chosen metal. Visit the artist’s web-site at www.tapstudios.com

     

    Skove, Susan:  NEW Painting on Silk Class
    Tuesday, April 6-May 11

    9:30AM - 12:30PM              6 weeks       $135
    This class is a six-week exploration of the gutta-serti technique of silk painting. You will learn the complete cycle from preparation of the silk to steam setting the final painting. Please bring watercolor or Japanese calligraphy brushes and a hair dryer to class. Six 22x22 inch piece of silk are included with the class. MATERIAL FEE OF $40 PAYABLE TO SUSAN ON THE DAY OF THE WORKSHOP. No experience necessary. PLEASE SIGN-UP BY MARCH 30, 2010. For more biographical information about Susan turn to page 8 in this brochure or visit the artist’s web-site at www.skovsilk.com

     

    Skove, Susan:  NEW Painting on Silk Workshop
    Saturday, March 27

    9:30AM - 12:30PM              1 day            $45
    This one day workshop will explore the gutta-serti technique of silk painting. You will learn the basics needed from preparing the silk to creating a final painting. Please bring watercolor or Japanese calligraphy brushes and a hair
    dryer to class. A 22x22 inch piece of silk is included with the workshop. MATERIAL FEE OF $25 PAYABLE TO SUSAN ON THE DAY OF THE WORKSHOP. No experience necessary. PLEASE SIGN-UP BY MARCH 22, 2010. For more biographical information about Susan turn to page 8 in this brochure or visit the artist’s web-site at www.skovsilk.com

     

    Szalkowski, Jennifer:  Glass Fusing Class

    Wednesday, April 7-May 12

    11:00AM-2:00PM                        6 weeks     $116

    6:00PM- 8:30PM                          6 weeks     $116

    Experience the wonder of kiln-formed glass in this intensive course! You will learn to cut and assemble glass to create one-of-a-kind fused glass pieces. Students will create a variety of jewelry pieces and tiles while experimenting with a variety of fusing concepts. This course includes the use of dichroic glass, glass decals and photo fusing paper to add unique design elements. Basic firing schedules will be discussed. Additional supplies will be available for purchase. PLEASE SIGN-UP BY APRIL 1, 2010. MATERIAL FEE OF $95 PAYABLE TO JENN AT FIRST CLASS. Visit the artist’s web-site at www.fusionstudioscleveland.com

    Szalkowski, Jennifer:  Mother's Day Fused Glass Jewelry Workshop
    Thursday, April 22

    6:00PM - 8:30PM                1 day
    Experience the wonder of kiln-format glass in this one day mini-workshop. You will learn to cut and assemble glass to create unique, fused glass pieces, such as a ring, pendant, earrings or brooch. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! All supplies and tools provided. MATERIAL FEE OF $15 PAYABLE TO JENN ON THE DAY OF THE WORKSHOP. PLEASE SIGN-UP BY APRIL 15, 2010. Visit the artist’s web-site at www.fusionstudioscleveland.com

     

    Szalkowski, Jennifer:  Introduction to Glass Fusing
    Saturday, May 1

    1:00PM - 3:30PM                1 day
    This workshop introduces you to the wonderful world of kiln formed glass. You will learn about different types of compatible fusing glass, designing your own projects, techniques for cutting, assembling and how to prepare your piece for firing. Students can choose from a variety of projects including: jewelry, tiles and ornaments, basic finishing techniques will be covered. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! MATERIAL FEE OF $15 PAYABLE TO JENN ON THE DAY OF THE WORKSHOP. PLEASE SIGN-UP BY APRIL 22, 2010. Visit the artist’s web-site at www.fusionstudioscleveland.com

     

    Tarshis, Sheila:  Pottery

    Tuesday, June 29-August 17

    6:30PM-9:00PM                     8 weeks         $169

    Sample or refine pottery techniques, including slab building, coiling, pinching, wheel throwing, hand building and glazing.

     

    Yasenchack, Mark: Pottery 

    Monday, April 5-May 24

    6:30PM-9:00PM                     8 weeks         $169

    Monday, June 28-August 16

    6:30PM-9:00PM                     8 weeks         $169

    Tuesday, April 6-May 25

    10:00AM-1:00PM                   8 weeks         $205

    Tuesday, June 29-August 17

    9:00AM-12:00PM                   8 weeks         $205

    The basic of wheel throwing, hand-building and glazing will be demonstrated. Individuals will focus on their projects and goals incorporation and combining the techniques they learn. A wide variety of vessels will be made, each with the indelible stamp of your own hand. Visit the artist's web-site at

    www.markyasenchack.com.

    Yondo, Theresa: Pottery
    Thursday, April 1-May 27

    9:30AM-12:30PM                   9 weeks       $214

    Thursday, July 1-August 19

    9:00AM-12:00PM                   8 weeks        $205

    In Theresa's class you'll have fun learning the basics of hand building and wheel throwing. You can also come with your own idea and she will help you  make it happen. Each week you will learn a different technique to keep building your clay skills. Learn and watch you unique style of working with clay unfold. Get to know Theresa better, visit her blog at theresayondo.blogspot.com

     
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