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Drawing: Basic Techniques
Before you begin your masterpiece in acrylic, oil, or watercolor, spend four Tuesday’s with Ginnie Conaway to learn the fundamentals of drawing.
You will learn to draw what you see, not what you think you see.
Learn to make your shapes appear three dimensional with the use of shading and values.
The class will begin in pencil and you can move to pen work if you wish.
Fall
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05 TO 09/26/2017 | T | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:30 AM TO 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $55.00 | 116953 | NO |
Drawing Basic Technique Supply List
Drawing in Color
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This class will explore colored-pencil techniques in drawing and discuss color, light and composition. Prior drawing experience is helpful.
Fall
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24 TO 10/12/2017 | TH | Miller Park Recreation Center | 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM | D.Stewart | $65.00 | 116951 | NO |
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26 TO 12/07/2017 | TH | Miller Park Recreation Center | 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM | D.Stewart | $55.00 | 116952 | NO |
Drawing: Intermediate
Improve your basic drawing skills by learning to use shading and texture to make a flower or figure appear three-dimensional. Learn how to use values and perspective to create a feeling of distance in a landscape or cityscape. Understand what makes a good composition and how to edit your reference photos to get it. You can choose to draw still-life, animals, flowers, figures, or landscapes. We’ll discuss how to take photo references and where to find some of the best on the internet.
Fall
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 TO 10/31/2017 | T | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:30 AM TO 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $55.00 | 116954 | NO |
Drawing: Intermediate Supply List
Drawing: Portrait
Learn how to recognize and draw facial features and placement on the planes of the head. Forming the features individually and knowing their placement in relation to each other will help to create a finished portrait. You will learn the value of shading and highlighting to create the appearance of a three dimensional portrait.
Summer
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18 TO 08/08/2017 | T | West Campus, Rm. 14 | 9:30 AM To 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $45.00 | 113584 | NO |
Painting: Acrylic
Learn the application, mixing and blending of color and a variety of techniques used in acrylic painting. Learn how to create a composition such as landscapes, seascapes and still life.
Fall
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24 TO 10/12/2017 | TH | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:30 AM TO 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $65.00 | 116965 | YES |
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 TO 12/14/2017 | TH | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:30 AM TO 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $65.00 | 116966 | NO |
Painting: Choose Your Medium
Not offered in the Fall.
Painting: Oil All Levels
All levels of students from beginners to advanced will meet to explore the proper use of this exciting medium; especially color mixing, application and brush techniques. We will work from photos and nature while studying the styles of the master oil painters.
Fall
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30 TO 10/18/2017 | W | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM | A. Westmoreland | $65.00 | 116967 | YES |
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1 TO 12/13/2017 | W | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM | D. Stewart | $55.00 | 116941 | YES |
Painting: Oil All Levels Supply List
Painting: Watercolor
Gain a basic understanding of watercolor painting of still life and landscapes through lecture and accomplishments.
Fall
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25 TO 10/13/2017 | F | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:30 AM To 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $65.00 | 116942 | YES |
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27 TO 12/15/2017 | F | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:30 AM To 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $55.00 | 116945 | YES |
Painting: Watercolor Supply List
Painting: Water Media
This class allows student to experiment with any water media, including watercolors, acrylics, gouache, and watercolor pencils. Beginners, will receive an introduction into watercolor and acrylics and the difference between them the first day of class. We keep supplies at a minimum, teaching you how to mix paints to create hues rather than buy a tube of another color. Demonstrations will be done in blending colors, what makes a good paint brush and can you use them for all media, and much more!
Fall
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/06 TO 10/25/2017 | W | South Fork Recreation Center | 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM | A. Bess | $65.00 | 116948 | YES |
