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    Campbell, Shirley Aley: Life Drawing

    Saturday, May 10

    10:00AM-2:30PM       1 day        $92

    This one-day workshop for all levels will allow the participant to explore the many aspects of drawing the figure. Begin with warm-up poses and move on to longer, more complicated powerful renderings of the figure. All mediums are welcome (and don't forget a lunch). MODEL FEE INCLUDED.

     

    Carducci, Judith:  Portrait Painting Workshop

    Saturday & Sunday, July 26-27

    9:00AM-4:00PM        2 days        $186

    This is a portraiture workshop designed to give participants an approach to portrait painting. It is NOT instruction in the use of
    a particular medium since the content of the teaching is applicable to any medium. Participants are encouraged to work in the medium with which they are most comfortable: oil, water media, pastel, conte crayon, charcoal, graphic, etc.
    MODEL FEE INCLUDED.

     

    Denny, Tom: Drawing with Pencil and Ink
    Thursday, April 3-May 22

    (no class April 10)

    1:00PM-4:00PM          7 weeks    $131

    Thursday, June 26-July 31

    1:00PM-4:00PM          6 weeks    $116

    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 3-May 22

    (no class April 10)

    6:30PM-9:30PM          7 weeks   $119

    Thursday, June 26-July 31

    6:30PM-9:30PM          6 weeks   $105

    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.

     

    Dove, Wendy: Figure Drawing & Painting
    Wednesday, April 2-May 21

    (no class April 9)

    1:00PM-3:30PM            7 weeks      $103

    Wednesday, June 25-July 30

    1:00PM-3:30PM            6 weeks      $89

    Understand the human body, its skeletal structure, muscle groups and the nuance of expression in every position and gesture. Students work in any medium, from live models in various poses. A model fee is payable to the Center at the first class.

     

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    Gillespie Tan: Watercolor, How to Make a Successful Painting

    Saturday, March 15

    10:00-4:00                     1 day        $62

    I believe the role of an artist is not to reproduce a likeness, but to create an image which is colorful, uplifting, engaging and painterly. Technical skill is part of this, but I will tell you about tools that make your job easier, give you tips to make your colors cleaner and more transparent, share a game plan for speed and confidence, and talk about ideas for improving your design and drawings. You will see a demonstration employing all the above and be given photos to help inspire you to try a similar approach. So I'm calling this workshop...How to make a successful painting!

     

    Graham, Susan: Watercolor Studio
    Wednesday, April 2-May 21

    9:30AM-12:30PM           8 weeks     $129

    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, April 3-May 22

    9:30AM-12:30PM           8 weeks     $129
    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 31-May 19

    1:00PM-4:00PM           8 weeks     $129

    Monday, June 23-July 28

    1:00PM-4:00PM           6 weeks     $105

    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.

     

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    Hobbs, Mary: Color Pencil Classes

    Saturday, April 19, 26 & May 3

    9:30AM-12:00PM           3 days       $55

    Mary will instruct each student through an entire drawing, from start to finish, of his or her choice. Through several meetings, this class is designed for the serious colored pencil/graphite pencil artist who would like to bring in his or her favorite photo(s) to paint with pencil (watercolor and colored pencils). Please bring reference pictures and supplies. An $8.00 fee is payable to Mary at first class.

     

    Ilg, Kathy:  Life Drawing

    Tuesday, April 1-May 20

    6:30PM-9:00PM             8 weeks     $116

    Tuesday, June 24-July 29

    6:30PM-9:00PM             6 weeks     $89

    Students will study the skeletal, muscular and mechanical nature of the live model using a variety of media and techniques to resolve formal and aesthetic issues of rendering the human form. Drawing exercises will consist of a range of studies, including quick gestural expression and sustained drawing experiences. Model fee due to the Center at first class.

     

    Kozmon, George: Life Drawing and Painting

    March 31-May 19

    10:00AM-12:30 PM            8 weeks        $116

    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, April 1-May 20  

    7:00PM-9:30PM                 8 weeks      $152

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

     

    Lawton, Florian K.: Watercolor
    Tuesday, April 1-May 20

    9:00AM-12:00PM               8 weeks    $129
    Students create projects including still life and landscape. Demonstrations, paint-alongs and individual critiques are key elements in Mr. Lawton's approach. Learn by class participation and systematic instruction. DRAWING AND BEGINNING WATERCOLOR ARE PREREQUISITES.

     

    Massaroni, Dino: Oil Painting & Chalk Pastel
    Tuesday, April 1-May 20

    1:00PM-4:00PM                 8 weeks      $129

    Tuesday, June 24-August 5

    (no class July 22)

    1:00PM-4:00PM                 6 weeks      $105

    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.

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    Massaroni, Dino: Drawing and Painting Portrait Class
    Friday, April 4-May 23

    (no class April 11)

    9:30AM-12:30PM               7 weeks    $119
    Work in the medium of your choosing and learn to draw and paint the portrait- first from photos and then from a live model. Dino Massaroni has been a professional portraitist for over 30 years. He will guide students through demonstration and individual instruction on the subtle nuances of capturing a likeness and the spirit of the human head. Any skill level is welcomed. Model fee is payable to the Center at the first class.

     

    Massaroni, Dino: Plein Air Painting

    Friday, April 4-May 23

    1:00PM-4:00PM                  8 weeks      $129

    Friday, August 1-August 23

    12:00PM-4:00PM                4 weeks      $94

    Your instructor, Dino Massaroni, is a charter member of the Ohio Plein Air Society (OPAS). OPAS is devoted to the encouragement and promotion of painting on location "en plein air" (in the open air). The class will be taught in the convenience and comfort of the studio until the weather permits you to work outdoors. This class is for beginners to advanced artists working in oil, acrylic, pastel or watercolor. Massaroni will demonstrate using pastel and oil. The unique class curriculum will give the student the opportunity to learn a number of simple and quick secrets for painting on location. This includes, tricks to setting up on location, selecting a winning nature subject, quickly achieving the effects of sunlight and atmosphere in nature, and how to finalize your painting with the suggestion of detail.

     

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    Morgan, Lynne: Paint with Wool

    Saturday, May 10

    9:30AM-12:30PM                  1 day        $32

    Needle felting is an easy way to paint with wool fiber. Bring a jean jacket, pair of jeans or something made with polar fleece and embellish it like Kandinsky or Monet. Let your imagination go wild! No messy water or soap needed for this method of felting! $25.00 material fee payable to Lynne. PLEASE-SIGN-UP BY APRIL 28, 2008.

     

    Peters, A. D.: Studio Painting
    Thursday, April 3-May 22

    (no class April 10)

    1:00PM-4:00PM                      7 weeks      $119
    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.

     

    Peters, A. D.: Painting Studio For All
    Wednesday, April 2-May 21

    (no class April 9)

    6:15PM-9:15PM                      7 weeks        $117
    This painting class is designed for all levels. If you are interested in learning beginning oil painting, this class will instruct you on materials and techniques rarely taught today. Learn

    underpainting, glazing and other methods like Impressionist impasto painting. Weekly demos in still-life and landscape painting will be given. The evening studio also invites intermediate and advanced painters working in all mediums, including (WATERCOLOR) who are working on personal projects. Professional instruction and critiques will be offered to
    all. This class is open to high school and adult students.

     

    Posch, Mary Ann: Fine Jewelry Making
    Monday, March 31-May 19

    9:30AM-12:30PM                   8 weeks      $148
    Do you have a favorite design idea for a beautiful ring, bracelet, earring, pin or pendant? Turn that idea into a reality. Basic metalsmithingskills- including sawing, soldering, stone setting and polishing- are taught. Copper, nickel silver and brass are provided. After first class, students may work in sterling silver.

     

    Rosen, Debra: Fine Jewelry Making
    Tuesday, April 1-May 21

    6:30PM-9:00PM                     8 weeks      $133

    Tuesday, June 24-July 29

    6:30PM-9:00PM                     6 weeks      $103

    Wednesday, June 25-July 30

    1:00PM-3:30PM                     6 weeks      $103

    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.

     

    Seaman, Edy: Beginning Glass Bead Making
    Sunday, April 20

    10:00AM-4:00PM                   1 day       $62

    Experience the art of making glass beads. Shape glass rods, using a torch, into beads up to 1" in diameter. It is easy and safe for the home. A $28 fee is payable to Edy for supplies and equipment used during class. Supplies and equipment to work at home will be available for purchase. PLEASE SIGN-UP FOR EITHER WORKSHOP BY APRIL 11, 2008.

     

    Seaman, Edy:  Intermediate Glass Bead Making
    Sunday, March 1

    10:00AM-4:00PM                   1 day       $62

    Grab you glass, gas and torch for a wonderful, one day workshop focusing on silver, frit and other "glass magic". Beginning class on APRIL 20 is a prerequisite. Material fee of $10 payable to Edy on the day of the workshop. PLEASE SIGN-UP BY MARCH 25, 2008.

     

    Serafino, Andrea: Pottery
    Tuesday, April 1-May 20

    9:30AM-12:30PM                   8 weeks       $171

    Tuesday, June 17-July 19

    9:00AM-12:00PM                   7 weeks       $155

    Sunday, April 6-May 18

    (no class April 13)

    1:30PM-4:30PM                     6 weeks       $139

    Sunday, June 15-July 27

    (no class July 6)

    1:30PM-4:30PM                     6 weeks       $139

     

    Serafino, Andrea: Pottery-Clay Sculpture
    Thursday, April 3-May 22

    (no class April 10)    

    9:30AM-12:30PM                   7 weeks       $155

    Thursday, July 19-July 31

    9:00AM-12:00PM                   7 weeks       $155

    Andrea's Thursday class is designed for both literal and abstract thinkers who would like to learn techniques for high- or low- relief, sculptural pieces. Students will learn various hand-building techniques. No wheel throwing. Some class projects will be assigned.

     

    Silverberg, Barbara: Silver Clay (PMC)
    Saturday, March 8

    10:00-3:30                             1 day           $58

    PMC (Precious Metal Clay) is comprised of particles of pure silver in a binder that can be molded and shaped into beads, rings, pendants or charms. After kiln firing the pieces are 99.9% fine silver. Students choose their own projects. Advanced students will embellish with 24K gold. Barbara will demonstrate torch firing. A $40 studio fee is payable to Barbara at the first class for one (1) package of PMC, jewelry findings, and the use of equipment. PLEASE SIGN-UP BY FEBRUARY 29.

     

    Tarshis, Sheila: Ceramics

    Friday, April 4-May 23

    (no class April 11)   

    9:30AM-12:30PM                   7 weeks          $155

    Tuesday, June 17-July 29

    6:30PM-9:00PM                     7 weeks          $136

    Friday, June 20-August 1

    (no class July 4)   

    9:00AM-12:00PM                   6 weeks          $139

    During this pottery class, Sheila will cover the many challenging facets that this wonderful medium presents. Throughout the adventure you will explore a bit of history, work on the wheel, construct with hand-building and try different ways of glazing. This class will be an interesting and creative journey
    of the spirit of clay.

     

    Vigliucci, Mary Ann: Broken China Mosaic  

    Friday, April 18-May 23

    10:00AM-1:00PM                    6 weeks             $105

    Turn broken and chipped china into works of art. Decorate mirrors, trays, frames, vases, tables, etc. Once you learn the basics, the possibilities are endless. A studio fee of $15 is payable to Mary Ann at the first class.

     

     
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