ADULT CLASSES
ADULT CLASSES
PAINTING
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Wednesday Classes 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Outdoor Drawing Session I: 10 FK D115-A September 8, 15, 22, 29 | October 6, 13, 20 Tuition: $205, supplies additional Session II: 10 FK D115-B November 3, 10, 17, 24 | December 1, 8, 15 Tuition: $205, supplies additional
Draw outdoors on location, weather permitting. You will study composition, value and use of materials. Artists of any skill level are welcome. Instructor: Justin Kellner
Thursday Classes 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Portraiture Session I: 10 FK D107-A September 9, 16, 23, 30 | October 7, 14, 21 Tuition: $205, supplies additional Session II: 10 FK D107-B November 4, 11, 18 | December 2, 9, 16 No class November 25 Tuition: $205, supplies additional
Learn the art of portraiture while studying from a live model. Start with contour line, and develop shading techniques and lighting effects that will bring your drawings to life. Instructor: Dana Toader
Fashion Illustration Session II: 10 FK D912-A November 4, 11, 18 | December 2, 9, 16 No class November 25 Tuition: $205, supplies additional
For the designer or seamstress who wants to create a professional looking fashion plate for clients. Also good for building a portfolio of fashion plates for the student who is applying to fashion design schools. Learn the fashion figure, fabric rendering, and basic garment design. Instructor: Judy Huyck
Saturday Classes 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Drawing on the Town: Grand Rapids Session I: 10 FK D136-A September 11, 18, 25 | October 2, 9, 16 Tuition: $205, supplies additional
Here’s your chance to learn how to draw on location while also experiencing the art and excitement of this year’s ArtPrize. You will focus on improving your ability to see and draw complex settings, while discussing the art that is on display. Classes will be held both in the studio and on location, weather permitting. Instructor: T’Alyne
Monday Classes 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Friday Classes 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Corinne Roberts
Painting with Acrylics Wednesday Classes 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Session II: 10 FK D210-B November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13 Tuition: $205, supplies additional
Painting with Oils
Learn techniques such as textural painting, surface preparation, color mixing and glazing with acrylics. This course has the flexibility to accommodate the needs of both beginning and intermediate level painters. More advanced students will work on compositional problems with guidance from the instructor. Students will complete two to five paintings. Instructor: David White
Tuesday Classes 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Vivid Watercolor Session I: 10 FK D200-A September 7, 14, 21, 28 | October 5, 12, 19 Tuition: $205, supplies additional
Learn to use watercolor expressively. You will study color intensity and combination as well as basic watercolor techniques, including paper preparation, washes, dry brush, and masking. Use still life and landscape as sources. This course has the flexibility for both the beginner and intermediate watercolor artist.
Illustrative Watercolor Session II: 10 FK D205-B November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | December 7, 14 Tuition: $205, supplies additional
Using pens, color pencils, sponges, pastels, watercolors, and other items you already have, create illustrative paintings of various subjects in both realistic and
Saturday Sept 25 OR Saturday Nov 13 (One Day Only) 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Color Theory
Session I: 10 FK D210-A September 13, 20, 27 | October 4, 11, 18 Tuition: $205, supplies additional
Instructor: Corinne Roberts
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cartoon styles. Learn to take your cue from past and present watercolor artists.
adult classes
DRAWING
Session I: 10 FK D204-A September 8, 15, 22, 29 | October 6, 13, 20 Tuition: $205, supplies additional Session II: 10 FK D204-B November 3, 10, 17, 24 | December 1, 8, 15 Tuition: $205, supplies additional
Explore the medium of oil using still life and photo reference to develop paintings from sketchbook studies. Learn how to enhance your compositions with an understanding of the principles of design and color. This course has the flexibility for both the beginner and more advanced oil painter. Instructor: Molly Pettengill
Thursday Classes 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Material Madness with Oils Session I: 10 FK D351-A September 9, 16, 23, 30 | October 7, 14, 21 Tuition: $205, supplies additional Session II: 10 FK D351-B November 4, 11, 18 | December 2, 9, 16 No class November 25 Tuition: $205, supplies additional
Ever feel confused when shopping for art supplies? This course is designed to help you make sense of the wide variety of materials available to oil painters, including supports, mediums, solvents, paints, brushes, and knives.You will learn how to use the materials properly and safely, how to care for and store these materials, while also working on the creation of several oil paintings. No previous experience necessary. Instructor: Katherine Johnson
Session I: 10 FK D203-A September 10, 17 | October 1, 8, 15, 22 No class September 24 Tuition: $205, supplies additional Session II: 10 FK D203-B November 5, 12, 19 | December 3, 10, 17 No class November 26 Tuition: $205, supplies additional
Understanding color will help you use it to produce various effects and control the composition in your paintings. Use oil or acrylic paint to learn about value, hue, intensity, temperature, color schemes, balance, and more in a series of exercises. You will work on the completion of several small paintings. Instructor: Justin Kellner
Saturday Classes 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. NEW! Abstract/Relief Painting Session I: 10 FK W212-A September 11, 18, 25 | October 2, 9, 16 Tuition: $205, supply fee: $40 Session II: 10 FK W212-B October 30 | November 6, 13, 20 | December 4, 11 No class November 27 Tuition: $205, supply fee: $40
Using contemporary techniques you will learn how to construct and paint a three dimensional work of art. Using plaster, oils and acrylics, you will build a surface structure and create a unique painting with glazing techniques. Complete two finished works during this class. This class has the flexibility to accommodate both beginning and intermediate level painters.
Alla Prima Painting Workshop Session I: 10 FK W217-A September 25 Tuition: $49, supplies additional Session II: 10 FK W217-B November 13 Tuition: $49, supplies additional
Alla prima comes from Italian, literally meaning “at once.” Instead of building colors up with layers or glazing over a painting, alla prima paintings are completed while the paint is still wet. Learn to start and finish a painting (oil or acrylic) in one session, also developing the expressive quality of your work.View examples from the history of art while learning techniques to achieve similar results. Instructor: Elizabeth Ivy Hawkins
Sunday Classes 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. NEW! Techniques in Abstraction Session I: 10 FK D127-A September 12, 19, 26 | October 3, 10, 17 Tuition: $205, supplies additional
Learn to gain access to a non-objective approach to painting while studying abstract art from North and South America. Incorporate unique materials into your paintings while learning about color and composition. Instructor: Gregg McChesney
Instructor: Melissa Sirk
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