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Spring 2008
DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS
4 Thurs. (10am-12:30pm) April 10 - May
1 #DE2608
4 Weds. (6:30-9pm) May 7 - 28 #DE2708
Joan Polzin
Brookfield Campus
Drawing is a skill that really can be taught.
Silence your inner critic and enjoy these low stress classes
in which you will learn and explore a variety of drawing skills.
The classes will provide a series of activities that will
produce a new understanding of how drawings are created. Once
you learn and practice these skills, you will be on your way
to enjoying many hours of fun with pencil and paper. Class
time will be structured around exercises which increase and
build confidence. The group will work with graphite pencil
and charcoal on drawing paper and toned paper.
$200 for members / $225 for non-members
Plus a Materials Fee of $20
PASTEL WEEKEND
FOR BEGINNERS
Sat./Sun. (10am-4pm) May 17 - 18
Joan Polzin
#DE2908
This workshop will begin with a discussion
of basic pastel materials. The group will explore the types
of pastels available and their various purposes, types of
pastel papers and supports, the use of fixatives, and caring
for finished works. There will be a brief review of basic
color theory as well. Topics covered will include: purposes
of a value range, development of form and volume and the use
of atmospheric perspective. The optional technique of under
painting with watercolors will be also be demonstrated. Students,
who have watercolors and would like to try this approach,
may bring their watercolor paints and brushes to class. The
class will work from a still life set up or from photographs
students may wish to bring or, weather permitting, from the
landscape. Students will gain an understanding of the process
of painting with pastel and how to compose a picture on paper
and how to begin by blocking in color. Various techniques
for applying pastels and correcting mistakes will be provided
along with a materials list. Some supplies will be available
for purchase from the instructor.
$240 for members / $265 for non-members
Plus a Materials Fee of $15
INTRODUCTION TO
CALLIGRAPHY
Sun. (10am-4pm) May 25
Heather Laskowski
#DE4908
Brookfield Campus
Designed for the beginner, this introduction
to calligraphy class will focus on the Chancery Cursive lettering
style, also called Italic. In a step-by-step approach, students
will learn this graceful and beautiful alphabet with basic
strokes, minuscule (lower case) letters, capitals, numerals,
punctuation, and spacing. Chancery Cursive is a modern, legible
alphabet that has a wide variety of applications. All levels
of lettering experience are welcome. All materials will be
provided.
$160 for members / $190 for non-members
Plus a Materials Fee of $10
INTERACTIVE ACRYLIC
PAINTING
4 Thurs. (10am-12:30pm) June 5 - 26
Joan Polzin
#DE3008
Brookfield Campus
A new type of acrylic paint has come on
the scene! It allows blending and a longer working time never
before was possible with traditional acrylic paints. Students
in this fun two-day course will learn to paint with these
wonderful, creamy paints that come in fabulous colors. The
group will create beautiful still life paintings or landscapes
on canvas. Students will appreciate the slower drying time,
reminiscent of oil paints, while at the same time, benefitting
from health benefits and easy clean up. Topics covered will
include: how to begin a painting, rules of composition, color
planning, drawing, perspective and paint handling. Demonstrations
will be provided by the instructor and personalized instruction
will be given to each individual along with ongoing support
to enable students to reach their full potential. Students
at all levels of skill are welcome. Paints and mediums will
be supplied by the teacher.
$200 for members / $225 for non-members
Plus a Materials Fee of $20
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