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Santa Fe is a town where creativity is abundant. Whether you have been painting all your life, or moved to town to discover your inner artist, Continuing Education has many classes where you can learn to express yourself. Note to students, if you are working for a degree, Continuing Education courses are non-credit. Some of the classes provide all of the supplies; others require you to purchase materials. All supply lists are available online.
NEW! FEARLESS CREATIVITY Self-expression is a boost for your creative spirit. In this workshop, you experiment with simple watercolor, collage and printmaking techniques. Structured lessons designed to allow for personal choices create momentum in skill building and visual boldness as well as creativity and improved compositions. Everyone is welcome in this class. Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m., June 12, 5 wks. Course #AT300 01 | CRN 10590 Melinda Baker, Fee $125
SUMMER BOTANICAL PORTRAITS Start, or continue, your botanical drawing and watercolor painting with specific graphite exercises that strengthen your painting. Useful demonstrations keep you motivated and build confidence in your skills. Emphasis is on subject selection, lighting, values, drawing studies and simplifying your palette. Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 9, 5 wks. Course #AT302 01 | CRN 10342 Lisa Coddington, Fee $125
BEGINNING DRAWING Explore drawing in a supportive environment where creativity is encouraged. Learn basic skills for drawing from life, incorporating both traditional and contemporary methods. Several approaches to drawing will be covered, which include using pencil, conte crayon and colored pencils. Demonstrations, art history and critiques enhance the work done in class. Tuesday, 6 to 9 p.m., June 3, 8 wks. Course #AT303 01 | CRN 10244 John St. Peter, Fee $129
“Lorraine guided, encouraged and explained the processes in patient, constructive and exciting ways.” – George Malone Pour Painting, Lorraine Edge-Castillo DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN Retrace your steps to the days when it was fun to play with art supplies and just make something all your own. “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” means picking up a pencil, doing a series of simple, low-stress exercises and turning it all into hours of satisfying, deeply meditative activity. Watch yourself progress, week after week, from basic student to someone who will want a sketchbook firmly in hand. Monday, 6 to 9 p.m., June 2, 8 wks. Course #AT307 01 | CRN 10245 John St. Peter, Fee $129
LIFE DRAWING Drawing the nude – from quick, warm-up, gesture drawings to two long studies per evening – improves drawing skills, awareness and understanding of one of the oldest traditions in art. Short slide presentations of master works or anatomy and personalized critiques are part of the course. Some drawing experience is recommended. Wednesday, 6:30 to 9 p.m., June 11, 6 wks. Course #AT311 01 | CRN 10510 Kevin Gorges, Fee $145
PASTELS AT TWILIGHT Pastel painting’s luminous color make this the perfect medium to capture Santa Fe sunsets. The first two hours of these outdoor classes focus on mastering pastel techniques and composition. As the light fades, the last hour of class is all color, focusing on simplifying and loosening up. Good drawing skills and prior experience are recommended. Wednesday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., July 2, 5 wks. Course #AT315 01 | CRN 10496 Jane Shoenfeld, Fee $115
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