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in the student’s home oven or dedicated toaster oven. Class consists of short technique demonstrations and time to practice and perfect. Novices and experienced clayers are welcome; animated discussion encouraged!
POLYCLAY: PLAY SOME MORE* Arsht Hall, Wilmington (B279–01) Tuesday 9–10:15 a.m. 2/6/2024–5/7/2024 Instructor: Arlene Kelso Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 15 Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on) Prerequisite: Experienced crafting with polymer clay Class is designed to expand the experienced polymer clay artist’s repertoire of skills and techniques. It is student-driven with an emphasis on learning more advanced techniques as requested. About half the class time is devoted to working on individual projects and sharing personal expertise.
STAINED GLASS FUNDAMENTALS*** Trinity Faith Education Building, Lewes (B236–01) Thursday 12:30–3:45 p.m. 2/8/2024–3/7/2024 Instructors: Paul Puch, Rodney Lau, Bette Kaupa Number of class sessions: 5 • Class limit: 10 Course format: Active (Hands-on) Additional fee: Materials fee of $25 Students learn the “Tiffany” method of stained glass creations. They design a pattern, cut glass, grind, foil and solder a project. This course is open to beginners and advanced artists. The instructor must approve all projects. There is a $25 lab fee to cover the cost of materials. Closed-toe shoes are required. No sandals or flip-flops should be worn.
WATERCOLOR FOR BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED BEGINNERS Ocean View Community Center (B213–01) Wednesday 2:30–3:45 p.m. 2/7/2024–3/6/2024 Instructor: Chris Dodd Number of class sessions: 5 • Class limit: 8 Course format: Active (Hands-on) Learn basic watercolor techniques. Hands-on projects culminate in a painting that makes you proud. No experience necessary. It’s easier than you think. No drawing required.
WATERCOLOR: BASICS FOR BEGINNERS* Arsht Hall, Wilmington (B208–01) Thursday 9–10:15 a.m. 2/8/2024–5/9/2024 Instructors: Patti Morse, Rolf Eriksen Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 16 Course format: Active (Hands-on) Learn the fundamentals of watercolor in this step-by-step introductory class. From brushstrokes to color blending and watercolor washes, create transparent art in this fluid medium. This is a progressive process. Regular attendance is beneficial.
WATERCOLOR: INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP Arsht Hall, Wilmington (B224–01) Friday 12:30–3:30 p.m. 2/9/2024–5/10/2024 Instructors: Patti Morse, John Erickson, Susan Hayman Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 20 Course format: Active (Hands-on) Prerequisite: Previous watercolor experience This is a workshop for students with previous experience with watercolor. The instructors are available for critique or assistance with any problems.
WATERCOLOR II WORKSHOP* Arsht Hall, Wilmington (B287–01) Friday 9–11:30 a.m. 2/9/2024–5/10/2024 Instructors: Patti Morse, John Erickson, Susan Hayman Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 16 Course format: Active (Hands-on) Watercolor II is the next step beyond beginning watercolor. We continue the art of watercolor by expanding the pallet and painting techniques used.
PERFORMING ARTS APPRECIATION BBC TRILOGY: HOUSE OF CARDS Arsht Hall, Wilmington (CA296–01) Wednesday 9–10:15 a.m. 2/7/2024–5/8/2024 Instructor: Ted Wilks Number of class sessions: 13 Course format: Video Based House of Cards is a three-part British television drama aired by the BBC in 1990 and previously shown at OLLI in 2012. The trilogy is based on thriller novels by Michael Dobbs and follows the ruthless political manipulations of Francis Urquhart after Margaret Thatcher’s tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
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