| Sneak Peek: Winter Fest (Adults) Studio Monitor Saturdays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Jan 12, 2019 Medium: Mixed Media | Level: Beginner Program Type: Sneak Peek Adults Member: $35.00 | Non-Member: $45.00 Shake off those winter blues and get your creative juices flowing! Join us for hands-on workshops in jewelry, pottery, handbuilding, drawing, painting and printmaking. Mix and match two, hour-and-a-half workshops to get a feel for the tools and techniques used in different mediums during teaching artist demos and hands-on practice. Kids can sample workshops in illustration, drawing & painting, handbuilding and more! Try your hand dur... |
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| Afternoon MosaicsFull, Waitlist Available Carol Stirton-Broad Wednesdays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Jan 9 - Mar 13, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: All Levels Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $391.50 | Non-Member: $453.25 Explore traditional and modern techniques as well as a wide variety of materials in this popular class. We will cover design, fabrication, installation, and some art history in our study of this amazing art form. Decorative, architectural, and fine art pieces can all be achieved. Beginners with self-driven projects are welcome. Student Supply List:
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| Artful Lettering Meg Kennedy Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Jan 22 - Mar 12, 2019 Medium: Print, Paper and Book Arts | Level: Beginner Program Type: Special Topics Member: $242.00 | Non-Member: $272.75 Letters are merely meaningful shapes and there are myriad ways to design with them. Whether you are involved in book arts, collage, art journaling, assemblage, making cards, or scrap-booking, letters and text are useful, often required elements of your design. In this 8-week class, we learn a dozen ways to construct, draw, print, design, paint, and play with letters. This is not a calligraphy class, but we use some calligraphic tools and te... |
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| Artz Philly Workshops for People Living with Dementia Justine Stehle Thursdays 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Jan 17 - Mar 21, 2019 Medium: Art Appreciation | Level: All Levels Program Type: Special Topics Member: $0.00 | Non-Member: $0.00 Mark your calendars to join ARTZ Philadelphia on January 17, February 14, and March 21 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm as we facilitate a group conversation around 3-4 works of art in the Main Line Art Center galleries. Groups are limited in size to 6-8 visitors plus their care partners to ensure an intimate and comfortable experience for everyone. Members of the Art Center community are welcome to attend if they have ... |
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| Botanical Jewelry with Precious Metal Clay Hattie Weselyk Fridays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Feb 22, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: All Levels Program Type: Special Topics Member: $70.50 | Non-Member: $75.75 Come explore the magic of precious metal clay and create your very own botanically inspired fine silver jewelry with artist Hattie Weselyk. Students impress natures beautiful elements such as flowers or leaves into metal clay which is kiln fired, resulting in 99.9% pure silver jewelry. Each student designs and creates a pair of earrings and necklace pendant.
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| Ceramic Sculpture: Breaking the Rules Sharon Bartmann Thursdays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 10 - Mar 14, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $391.50 | Non-Member: $453.25 Take your work to the next level by using unique surfaces and introducing found objects into your pieces. For inspiration, we will look to artists who were not afraid to break the rules. Non-traditional sculpture surfaces will be explored as well as wire and fabric dipping in slip. Using the extruded and hand building techniques, you will bring your ideas to life. Come play with us. Classes fill quickly so r... |
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| Ceramics & Sculpture Open Studio (hourly) Studio Monitor Thursdays 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM Jan 10 - Mar 14, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Open Studios Member: $5.50 | Non-Member: $5.50 Hours: Thursday 4:30-9:30 pm; Friday 1-4:30 pm; Sunday 1-4:30 pm Welcome to hourly Ceramics & Sculpture Open Studio at Main Line Art Center! This pay as your go open studio allowes you to complete your work from another class or explore your own ambitions in a creative community. Open studio is intended for students with prior clay expereince and to work with their own tools and materials. Open studio has ... |
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| Ceramics & Sculpture Open Studio (month of February) Studio Monitor Thursdays 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM Feb 7 - Mar 3, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Open Studios Member: $130.00 | Non-Member: $130.00 Hours: Thursday 4:30-9:30 pm; Friday 1-4:30 pm; Sunday 1-4:30 pm Welcome to Ceramics & Sculpture Open Studio at Main Line Art Center! This open studio allows you to complete your work from another class or explore your own ambitions in a creative community. Open studio is intended for students with prior clay expereince and to work with their own tools and materials. Open studio has 12 available hours ea... |
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| Ceramics & Sculpture Open Studio (month of January) Studio Monitor Thursdays 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM Jan 10 - Feb 3, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Open Studios Member: $130.00 | Non-Member: $130.00 Hours: Thursday 4:30-9:30 pm; Friday 1-4:30 pm; Sunday 1-4:30 pm Welcome to Ceramics & Sculpture Open Studio at Main Line Art Center! This open studio allows you to complete your work from another class or explore your own ambitions in a creative community. Open studio is intended for students with prior clay expereince and to work with their own tools and materials. Open studio has 12 available hours ea... |
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| Ceramics & Sculpture Open Studio (partial month March) Studio Monitor Thursdays 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM Mar 7 - Mar 17, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Open Studios Member: $32.50 | Non-Member: $32.50 Hours: Thursday 4:30-9:30 pm; Friday 1-4:30 pm; Sunday 1-4:30 pm Welcome to Ceramics & Sculpture Open Studio at Main Line Art Center! This open studio allows you to complete your work from another class or explore your own ambitions in a creative community. Open studio is intended for students with prior clay expereince and to work with their own tools and materials. Open studio has 12 available hours ea... |
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| Chain Making Sampler Holly Goeckler Tuesdays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Jan 15 - Feb 5, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: Beginner Program Type: Special Topics Member: $167.00 | Non-Member: $188.00 Learn how to make various link and loop in loop chains including Egyptian, Roman and Byzantine chains as well as several flat chainmail patterns suitable for bracelets and necklaces. We complete samples of each technique in copper, then design and create a finished pieces in silver.
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1 oz. of 18 sterling wire, found here: https://www.riogrande.com/product/sterling-silver-round-wire-18-ga-1-2-hard/100... |
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| Claytography Gillian Pokalo Sat - Sun, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Feb 2 - Feb 3, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: All Levels Program Type: Special Topics Member: $153.75 | Non-Member: $174.50 In this workshop co-taught with Sharon Bartmann, you will learn how to burn a silkscreen with your photograph so that you can print your photos onto clay. The screen you make is your to keep. On day 2, Sharon will show you how to print onto clay and a variety of transfer techniques.
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| Combining Methods: Thrown and Handbuilt Tableware Eric Thayer Mondays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 14 - Mar 18, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: All Levels Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $314.25 | Non-Member: $363.50 This class welcomes beginners and experts alike to imagine and build cups, bowls, plates, and much more! Students can expect a variety of group demonstrations, as well as one-on-one guidance to create works based upon their own interests. These lessons will start with wheel work, and incorporate a variety of construction methods and surface treatments, to include template building, slab and coil, basic molds, sgraffito and textur... |
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| Creative Classes for Adults with Special Needs (22+ yrs) Jessica Curtaz Saturdays 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Jan 26 - Mar 16, 2019 Medium: Mixed Media | Level: All Levels Program Type: Accessible Art Member: $45.00 | Non-Member: $45.00 This class is geared for adults 22 years of age and up with special needs. Art work will be made using a variety of mediums, including clay, printmaking, paint, and collage. Creativity is emphasized through open ended projects that are designed for a wide range of abilities. Basic and intermediate techniques will be introduced. Volunteers from the community help to give each student one on one attention in a caring nur... |
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| DIY Photo Screen Printing Gillian Pokalo Sat - Sun, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Mar 9 - Mar 10, 2019 Medium: Print, Paper and Book Arts | Level: All Levels Program Type: Special Topics Member: $143.50 | Non-Member: $159.00 In this weekend workshop, learn how to develop a photo silkscreen from your own photographs (the screen is yours to keep), as well as how to print from your screen.
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Images on a thumb drive or in an email. Papers and natural fabrics on which to print. Special Topics Varying from one day workshops to multi-week classes, Special Topics are offered onc... |
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| Direct Painting in Oil Elaine Lisle Thursdays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 24 - Feb 28, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: All Levels Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $218.25 | Non-Member: $246.00 Working from simple still life set-ups, we will experiment with limited palettes. Students are encouraged to find their own expressive voice while working from life. The goal is to complete one painting per session although a couple of two-session paintings may be included. This is a great introductory class for those who have never painted with oils as well as being a great class for painters with some experience. Classes fill quickly... |
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| Discovering Clay: Handbuilding Functional Pottery Sharon Bartmann Tuesdays 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Jan 8 - Jan 29, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Beginner Program Type: Discovery Member: $114.00 | Non-Member: $114.00 Develop hand building techniques for creating functional forms. Demos focus on pinching, coiling, extrusion and slab construction. This class allows you to explore the different ways to form a vessel. Discovery No experience? No problem! Designed for the true beginner, these affordable 4-week classes will introduce you to the basic tools and techniques of a particular medium alongside other ... |
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| Discovering Clay: Wheel Throwing Eric Thayer Sundays 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Jan 20 - Feb 10, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Beginner Program Type: Discovery Member: $114.00 | Non-Member: $114.00 Learn how to make beautiful pottery on the wheel. Each class begins with a demo then moves to making you a more confident thrower. You learn to wedge, center, throw and trim each piece. Tools are provided.
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No experience? No problem! Designed for the true beginner, these affordable 4-week classes will introduce you to the basic tools and techniques of a particular medium alongside other first-time artists. Whet... |
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| Discovering Digital Photography Robert A. Szatmari Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Jan 16 - Feb 6, 2019 Medium: Digital Arts & Photography | Level: Beginner Program Type: Discovery Member: $124.00 | Non-Member: $124.00 "Make a photograph don't take a photograph." The misconception about photography is that you simply push a button and a wonderful image appears. In truth, a good photograph is complex, it uses principles of design to be more visually effective and communicate to its viewer with symbolic meaning. In th... |
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| Discovering Drawing Gina Altadonna Mondays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Jan 7 - Feb 4, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Beginner Program Type: Discovery Member: $124.00 | Non-Member: $124.00 Drawing is a skill that can be learned and mastered simply by understanding a few key techniques that instill knowledge and confidence. Over the course of four weeks, each student learns about line, value, composition and proportion. Using classic drawing exercises, detailed demonstrations and tutorials, as well as one on one attention during still life drawing, students leave this course with the tools they... |
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| Discovering Drawing Henry Martin Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Jan 9 - Jan 30, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Beginner Program Type: Discovery Member: $124.00 | Non-Member: $124.00 Drawing is fundamental. Observational drawing is the basis for all representational image making. Have you ever wanted to learn drawing, and don't know where to begin? Maybe you've dabbled and become frustrated; maybe you just want to brush up on some skills. In this class, we present the basics of eye-hand coordination... |
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| Discovering Glass Art Beth Galinsky Mondays 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Feb 25 - Mar 18, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: Beginner Program Type: Discovery Member: $134.00 | Non-Member: $134.00 Amazing effects can be created when glass is exposed to extreme heat in a kiln. Fused glass (not to be confused with glass blowing) is a relatively new art form that explores new and different ways to use materials and technology. End products can range from jewelry to household items to sculptures and large art pieces. Participants in this class will complete two projects to learn the basics of working with glass... |
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| Discovering Jewelry: Stud Earrings Kaitlin Kerr Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Jan 9 - Jan 30, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: Beginner Program Type: Discovery Member: $124.00 | Non-Member: $124.00 In this class, students will design and construct a set of 3 stud earrings and one hoop. Techniques such as piercing, roller printing, soldering, and tube stone setting will be explored. Students will leave with one sterling pierced stud, one sterling tube set cubic zirconia, one sterling bar stud, and one copper hoop with sterling stud. Discovery No experience? No problem! Designed for the true b... |
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| Discovering Painting: Acrylic Beverly Benson Thursdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Jan 31 - Feb 21, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Beginner Program Type: Discovery Member: $99.00 | Non-Member: $99.00 Discover the luminosity of luscious acrylic paint while exploring the elements of good composition, and learning how light can help us structure that composition. Each week, working from life or projected landscape images, we address paint handling, color and basic studio practices. $25 supply fee to be paid to instructor during first class. |
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| Discovering Painting: Intuitive Painting Beverly Benson Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Jan 30 - Feb 20, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Beginner Program Type: Discovery Member: $99.00 | Non-Member: $99.00 Engage your muse in the most encouraging atmosphere. We experiment with painting, drawing, printing, stamping, and carving: ancient processes that have transformational and restorative qualities. Each session has an introduction to a material, process, topical inspiration, or open-ended prompt to facilitate or trigger your personal, genuine, abstract expression or realistic interpretation. Work in a judgement-free zone and see where y... |
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| Discovering Painting: Oil Henry Martin Fridays 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Jan 11 - Feb 1, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Beginner Program Type: Discovery Member: $124.00 | Non-Member: $124.00 Have you ever wanted to try oil painting and don't know where to begin? Does the thought of "Oil Paint" sound intimidating? It isn't: Oil Painting is by far the easiest medium for beginners. All you need to know are a few simple steps, and I will show you! We proceed with a monochrome, that is one color, allowing students to "draw" with the paintbr... |
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| Discovering Painting: Watercolor Michelle Konczyk Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Jan 8 - Jan 29, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Beginner Program Type: Discovery Member: $124.00 | Non-Member: $124.00 Drawing is fundamental. Observational drawing is the basis for all representational image making. Have you ever wanted to learn drawing, and don't know where to begin? Maybe you've dabbled and become frustrated; maybe you just want to brush up on some skills. In this class, we present the basics of eye-hand coordination... |
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| Discovering Pottery: Wheel Throwing Marcia K. Reiver Mondays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Jan 7 - Feb 4, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Beginner Program Type: Discovery Member: $114.00 | Non-Member: $114.00 Learn how to make beautiful pottery on the wheel. Each class begins with a demo then moves to making you a more confident thrower. You learn to wedge, center, throw and trim each piece. Tools are provided. Discovery No experience? No problem! Designed for the true beginner, these affordable 4-week classes will introduce you to the basic tools and techniques of a particular medium alongside other f... |
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| Discovering Pottery: Wheel Throwing Eliot Foerster Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Jan 8 - Jan 29, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Beginner Program Type: Discovery Member: $114.00 | Non-Member: $114.00 Learn how to make beautiful pottery on the wheel. Each class begins with a demo then moves to making you a more confident thrower. You learn to wedge, center, throw and trim each piece. Tools are provided. |
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| Discovering Smartphone Photography Robert A. Szatmari Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Feb 20 - Mar 13, 2019 Medium: Digital Arts & Photography | Level: Beginner Program Type: Discovery Member: $124.00 | Non-Member: $124.00 "Make a photograph don't take a photograph." The misconception about photography is that you simply push a button and a wonderful image appears. In truth, a good photograph is complex, it uses principles of design to be more visually effective and communicate to its viewer with symbolic meaning. In thi... |
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| Drawing Clearly Joan Becker Tuesdays 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Feb 5 - Mar 12, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $147.25 | Non-Member: $165.75 Attention to mark-making (drawing) with a tool of choice - pencil, crayon, ink pen or finger - makes one a skilled artist. Drawing is the backbone of art making. Examine different drawing tools and explore drawing techniques. Observe technical drawing demonstrations. Practice classic drawing exercises, croquis, long studies, and line to shading techniques. Enjoy great draftsmen's/women's work and discuss their method... |
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| Drawing Essentials: Form and Structure Henry Martin Tuesdays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 8 - Mar 12, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: All Levels Program Type: Special Topics Member: $355.50 | Non-Member: $401.75 Drawing is a process, a tool of ever expanding awareness. Pure beginners and master artists alike practice the same skills, over and over. This class provides a comprehensive overview of these skills, allowing extensive practice for every level, while acquainting students with a wide range of drawing materials. St... |
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| Drawing Your Inner Artist Robert Finch Mondays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 7 - Mar 18, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $366.50 | Non-Member: $422.25 Everyone can draw. We are all born with genius but life then strips away the knowledge of our capacities. In this course, you will learn to eliminate the blocks that prevent your creativity, while learning the traditions of good drawing and how to implement them. Class demonstrations and critiques will be part of each session and we will have a live model every session. Minimum enrollment needed to run this program. Classes fill quick... |
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| Drawing: Love The Line Carol Kardon Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 9 - Mar 13, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: All Levels Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $360.50 | Non-Member: $406.75 This is a basic drawing class. We will focus on drawing single still life objects. Students learn about size relationships, dark and light, and mark-making. Classes fill quickly so register early! Core Takeaways: Learning to measure with the eye. Analyzing size relationships. Finding a focal point. Exploring art materials. Having fun! Student Supply List: Any drawing material such as p... |
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| Evening Mosaics Carol Stirton-Broad Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Jan 9 - Mar 13, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: All Levels Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $391.50 | Non-Member: $453.25 Explore traditional and modern techniques as well as a wide variety of materials in this popular class. We will cover design, fabrication, installation, and some art history in our study of this amazing art form. Decorative, architectural, and fine art pieces can all be achieved. Beginners with self-driven projects are welcome. Student Supply List:
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| Experiments with Encaustic Painting: Igniting Your Inner Fire Leah MacDonald Mondays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Jan 28 - Mar 11, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Beginner Program Type: Special Topics Member: $142.25 | Non-Member: $160.75 Using heat as an art tool we experiment with creating textures, colors and patterns. We also explore shellac burn, encaustic techniques and alchemy to create organic 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works. Student Supply List: ephemera - miscellaneous paper items |
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| Floral Watercolors Michelle Konczyk Thursdays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Feb 7 - Mar 14, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Special Topics Member: $218.25 | Non-Member: $246.00 Have floral paintings always caught your eye? Have you got the basics of watercolor down and want to learn how to apply it to create something beautiful? 'Floral Watercolor' is finally here for you! Over the course of six weeks, you work one-on-one and dive into the techniques to paint soft and delicate floral paintings. Each student leaves with the knowledge to start their floral watercolor hobby!
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| From Memories to the Page: The Gentle, Wild Art of Memoir Writing Barbara Mayfield Tuesdays 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Jan 22 - Feb 26, 2019 Medium: Art Appreciation | Level: All Levels Program Type: Special Topics Member: $123.25 | Non-Member: $141.75 We meet for 2 hours each week to study the craft of writing and to write, write, write our true life stories. Participants at any level of writing experience or skill benefit. No previous writing experience is necessary. The Process: Each week, a new topic and prompt is presented. Memories are jogged in unique and creative ways. There is plenty of time for writing. Important aspects of the craft of writing are tau... |
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| Fundamentals of Chalk Pastels Nury Vicens Tuesdays 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Feb 5 - Mar 12, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Beginner Program Type: Fundamentals Member: $147.25 | Non-Member: $165.75 Fundamentals Perfect for beginners with some experience or those who have taken a Discovery Class, fundamentals take a deeper dive into the tools, techniques and skills of a particular medium. If you are ready to grow your artistic practice, learn some insider skills and find a creative and supportive community, these classes a... |
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| Fundamentals of Clay: Handbuilding Sharon Bartmann Tuesdays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Feb 12 - Mar 5, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Beginner Program Type: Fundamentals Member: $159.50 | Non-Member: $184.25 We put the fun in functional in this hand building class. We will explore the various ways to build functional pieces you can put on your dinner table. From serving trays to mugs, we will also look at various surface techniques to decorate your work. Prior Discovery class suggested if no clay experience.
With our fundamentals classes students are responsible for supplying their own tools and purchasing clay from the center.... |
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| Fundamentals of Clay: Wheel Throwing Eric Thayer Sundays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Feb 24 - Mar 17, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Beginner Program Type: Fundamentals Member: $159.50 | Non-Member: $184.25 This class is tailored for those students with some wheel experience or those who've completed a Discovery: Wheel Throwing class who want to review the basics and continue their skill building. Through lots of personal attention and weekly demonstrations, students will continue to explore the magic of wheel throwing and build their confidence along the way. Come refine your core skills and more, in a fun and relaxed environment. Classes fill... |
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| Fundamentals of Drawing Gina Altadonna Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Jan 8 - Jan 29, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Beginner Program Type: Fundamentals Member: $147.25 | Non-Member: $165.75 |
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| Fundamentals of Drawing Henry Martin Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Feb 13 - Mar 6, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Beginner Program Type: Fundamentals Member: $147.25 | Non-Member: $165.75 Drawing is Fundamental. In this class we continue to practice the basics of eye-hand coordination and observation, while introducing the concept of lights and darks to create a cohesive drawing. We are open to all levels, including first-timers! Students will proceed step by step using pencils and soft charcoal, gaining confidence with these media, with the objective of creating a solid, complete drawing by the end of the ... |
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| Fundamentals of Jewelry & Metals Hattie Weselyk Tuesdays 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Feb 5 - Mar 12, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: Beginner Program Type: Fundamentals Member: $167.00 | Non-Member: $188.00 Project based instructional class where students will learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing. Techniques include forging, soldering, piercing, fold-forming and more! Classes are ongoing. Always new projects for continuing students. |
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| Fundamentals of Jewelry: Ring Stack Kaitlin Kerr Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Feb 6 - Mar 13, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: Beginner Program Type: Fundamentals Member: $167.00 | Non-Member: $188.00 In this class, students will design and construct a stack of sterling silver rings. We will explore various techniques such as bezel setting, hammer texturing, roller printing, wire twisting, and finishing. Students will leave with a stack of 4 original stacking rings.
With our fundamentals classes students are responsible for supplying their own materials. New students with supply questions can contact us to be guided through w... |
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| Fundamentals of Painting: Oil Painting Henry Martin Fridays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Feb 15 - Mar 8, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Beginner Program Type: Fundamentals Member: $147.25 | Non-Member: $165.75 Have you ever wanted to try painting and don't know where to begin? Perhaps you've dabbled a bit or drawn before, and you're ready to jump on in. Now's the time! All levels welcome! In this class, we offer demos designed to acquaint students with the first steps in oil painting, so they can build upon a foundation of confidence. We start with one color, allowing students to draw the ... |
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| Fundamentals of Pottery: Wheel Throwing Bernadette Curran Tuesdays 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Feb 5 - Mar 12, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Beginner Program Type: Fundamentals Member: $159.50 | Non-Member: $184.25 This class is tailored for those students with some wheel experience or those who've completed a Discovery: Wheel Throwing class who want to review the basics and continue their skill building. Through lots of personal attention and weekly demonstrations, students will continue to explore the magic of wheel throwing and build their confidence along the way. Come refine your core skills and more, in a fun and relaxed environment. Classes fil... |
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| Fundamentals of Pottery: Wheel Throwing Eliot Foerster Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Feb 12 - Mar 5, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Beginner Program Type: Fundamentals Member: $159.50 | Non-Member: $184.25 This class is tailored for those students with some wheel experience or those who've completed a Discovery: Wheel Throwing class who want to review the basics and continue their skill building. Through lots of personal attention and weekly demonstrations, students will continue to explore the magic of wheel throwing and build their confidence along the way. Come refine your core skills and more, in a fun and relaxed environment. Classes fil... |
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| Fundamentals of Pottery: Wheel Throwing Marcia K. Reiver Mondays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Feb 25 - Mar 18, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Beginner Program Type: Fundamentals Member: $159.50 | Non-Member: $184.25 This class is tailored for those students with some wheel experience or those who've completed a Discovery: Wheel Throwing class who want to review the basics and continue their skill building. Through lots of personal attention and weekly demonstrations, students will continue to explore the magic of wheel throwing and build their confidence along the way. Come refine your core skills and more, in a fun and relaxed environment. Classes fill q... |
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| Fundamentals of Watercolor Michelle Konczyk Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Feb 12 - Mar 5, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Beginner Program Type: Fundamentals Member: $147.25 | Non-Member: $165.75 This course is designed for individuals with little watercolor experience. In this class, you will cover the basics, become comfortable with them, and learn how to apply them flexibly. Come to class ready to learn, but more importantly, ready to relax and have fun!
With our fundamentals classes students are responsible for supplying their own materials. New students with supply questions can contact us to be guided th... |
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| Glass Etching Meg Kennedy Saturdays 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Mar 2, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: Beginner Program Type: Special Topics Member: $59.00 | Non-Member: $66.00 Monogrammed wine glasses? No problem! Using a creamy acid that etches glass, learn how to customize and decorate clear glass vases, beer mugs, plates, and storage jars. All materials are supplied for an $8 materials fee (payable to the instructor).
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Please bring an old towel to rest your glass piece on while you're working. If you want to wear latex gloves (not necessary) bring your own. You&rsqu... |
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| Handbuilding StudioFull, Waitlist Available Karen Sacks Fridays 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM Jan 11 - Mar 15, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $502.50 | Non-Member: $578.50 Work on your handbuilding skills and ideas with the guidance of Karen Sacks. Designed for experienced students who want quality time and individualized instruction to work on self- directed projects. Experimentation and exploration are encouraged and nurtured by Karen as well as through the support of the student group. Demos will be determined based on the interests of the group. Classes fill quickly so re... |
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| Heavy Metals: Tools and Tricks of the Trade (Afternoon) Holly Goeckler Mondays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Jan 7 - Mar 18, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $329.00 | Non-Member: $371.00 During this class, fill your toolbox with the techniques you need to create jewelry and metal pieces of your own design. Hone your skills in metal fabrication, soldering, sawing, cold connections, forging, and finishing techniques. You'll have guidance through the process of designing and building in metal. Then, you'll have durable finished work that you can treasure forever! Classes fill quickly so register early! ... |
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| Heavy Metals: Tools and Tricks of the Trade (Evening) Holly Goeckler Mondays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Jan 7 - Mar 18, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $329.00 | Non-Member: $371.00 During this class, fill your toolbox with the techniques you need to create jewelry and metal pieces of your own design. Hone your skills in metal fabrication, soldering, sawing, cold connections, forging, and finishing techniques. You'll have guidance through the process of designing and building in metal. Then, you'll have durable finished work that you can treasure forever! Classes fill quickly so register early! ... |
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| Honing the Wheel Bernadette Curran Tuesdays 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Jan 8 - Mar 12, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $391.50 | Non-Member: $453.25 In this class we will be concentrating on honing advanced wheel-throwing techniques. Learn how to make well fitting lids in multiple styles, throw in sections to make larger. Student Supply List:
Hand towel, clay tools Classics These core-courses never go out of style and are offered almost every session. Appealing to a range of levels--from tho... |
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| Image Transfer Techniques on Paper & Canvas Andrea G.. Snyder Fridays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Feb 15 - Mar 8, 2019 Medium: Print, Paper and Book Arts | Level: All Levels Program Type: Special Topics Member: $142.25 | Non-Member: $160.75 Transfer your favorite photos, drawing, and letters onto paper, canvas with acrylics, tapes, caulks, and other mediums. Learn to combine your transfers with paints and papers to mystify and delight your friends and colleagues. These techniques can be incorporated into other art mediums include painting and book arts. $30 Supply fee payable to instructor covers transfer mediums, papers, tools, and canvas. First cla... |
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| Japanese Watercolor & Mixed Media on Washi Andrea G.. Snyder Sat - Sun, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM Feb 9 - Feb 10, 2019 Medium: Print, Paper and Book Arts | Level: All Levels Program Type: Special Topics Member: $135.25 | Non-Member: $152.25 Explore the centuries old techniques of traditional Japanese Painting with a new twist using modern Japanese paint on traditional and new Asian papers, as well as paper lace. Learn to paint with colorfast Japanese watercolors and sumi ink then layer with 21st century adhesives. Students love adding extra pizazz with mineral pigments. This workshop is great for anyone who loves to discover new ways to incorporate painting, mixed media, and c... |
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| Jewelry Essential Skills Martha Kent Martin Fridays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 11 - Mar 15, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: All Levels Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $410.00 | Non-Member: $462.50 Open to beginners, near beginners, and those who may lack confidence at the torch, this class offers directed, project oriented instruction. We will cover layout of metal, use of the saw, hand tools, surface embellishment, simple forming, the ABC's of soldering, and simple stone setting, as well as individual instruction for those with some experience. Please note the studio provides copper base metals only, students are advised to br... |
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| Jewelry Workshop: Color on Copper Two Ways Dori McClennen Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Feb 26 - Mar 5, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: All Levels Program Type: Special Topics Member: $84.00 | Non-Member: $91.00 Learn how to draw on copper using colored pencils and gesso and play with torch color on copper after sawing out your own components. This exciting technique can be used to create jewelry, sculpture, copper tiles for mosaics and copper sheet metal drawings. Student Supply List:... |
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| Jewelry: Build Your Finishing Skills Dori McClennen Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Jan 15 - Feb 19, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: Beginner Program Type: Special Topics Member: $167.00 | Non-Member: $188.00 Learn more about the tools and techniques used to beautifully finish your jewelry work. Safe use and techniques are emphasized and your own design aesthetic is explored. In class we learn about patina surfaces, safe polishing, using the flex shaft, and polishing cabinet techniques. This class is appropriate for older teens (16+) and adults at the beginner or intermediate level to begin or review their metal skills Students can bring e... |
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| Life Drawing & Painting Open StudioFull, Waitlist Available Marc Barrist Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Jan 9 - Mar 13, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: All Levels Program Type: Open Studios Member: $237.00 | Non-Member: $260.00 Open Studios are a wonderful opportunity for artists to work independently to maintain or improve their skills. Early sessions involve four five-minute poses, two ten-minute poses, and in some cases, a single pose for the balance of the evening. The last three sessions involve one model and one pose to accommodate all who wish to paint. Participants must bring their own materials. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited. ... |
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| Light & Color: Painting Using Acrylics or Chalk Pastels Beverly Benson Fridays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Feb 1 - Mar 8, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: All Levels Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $218.25 | Non-Member: $246.00 Beginner to advanced students will have opportunities to explore still life and other subject matter through a direct and spontaneous painting approach. Learn about color perception and paint handling through demonstrations of composition, relative color, how light patterns reveal form, or any number of topics that are tailored to support your developing practice. Learn the elements of painting in order to construct an intriguing picture. Cl... |
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| Line and Color in Water Media: Develop Your Creative Eye Joan Becker Tuesdays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 22 - Mar 12, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $289.50 | Non-Member: $326.25 Explore drawing and incorporate gouache, the "teacher of color," or watercolor on paper. Compose a still life, a figure and an interior with line and color. Learn to use a variety of drawing and painting tools and materials. Better understand the technical aspects of drawing and painting through demonstration, discussion, and practice. Work with color, graduate from a limited to a full-spectrum palette. Focus on seeing and... |
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| Liquid Majesty: Watercolor Bonnie B. Mettler Mondays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 7 - Mar 18, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $325.00 | Non-Member: $366.50 In a collegial and supportive atmosphere, students learn how to paint, compose the page, balance values, and drive toward finished watercolor paintings. Demos and class crits help get us there.
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1. Wet/moist/dry interactions of paper/paint/time
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| Liquid Majesty: Watercolor Bonnie B. Mettler Fridays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 11 - Mar 15, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $360.50 | Non-Member: $406.75 In a collegial and supportive atmosphere, students learn how to paint, compose the page, balance values, and drive toward finished watercolor paintings. Demos and class crits help get us there.
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| Making Good Photos Great John A Benigno Mondays 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Jan 28 - Mar 4, 2019 Medium: Digital Arts & Photography | Level: All Levels Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $133.75 | Non-Member: $154.50 Love photography and what to make better images? This course is about making, as opposed to taking photographs, you will learn the technical and visual skills needed to create successful and compelling images. The class first looks at the difference between the way our eyes see and how the camera sees, and how to take advantage of these differences. Then, through assignments and discussions, we move on to cover depth-o... |
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| Monitored Glass Fusing Open Studio Studio Monitor Thursdays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 24 - Mar 14, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: Advanced Program Type: Open Studios Member: $312.50 | Non-Member: $360.00 Welcome to our intermediate and advanced level monitored open studio for glass fusing! Student have access to all equipment in the studio but will be required to provide their own glass supplies. Kiln paper, Kiln shelves, kiln firing, adhesives, and use of tools, mats and molds are included in open studio tuition. Glass students will be given a cubby to store personal materials and will have access to the cabinets (with the plastic tr... |
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| Morning Mosaics Carol Stirton-Broad Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 9 - Mar 13, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: All Levels Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $391.50 | Non-Member: $453.25 Explore traditional and modern techniques as well as a wide variety of materials in this popular class. We will cover design, fabrication, installation, and some art history in our study of this amazing art form. Decorative, architectural, and fine art pieces can all be achieved. Beginners with self-driven projects are welcome. Student Supply List:
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| Mysterious Mixed Media: On Mylar & Paper Andrea G.. Snyder Tuesdays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 8 - Mar 12, 2019 Medium: Print, Paper and Book Arts | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $360.50 | Non-Member: $406.75 Learn to, create intrigue by drawing, painting, layering, and laminating Asian & Western papers on Mylar. Discover the latest adhesives and multi-media techniques in creating a unique and very personal work of art. Guaranteed to inspire! Must attend the 1st class. $35 supply fee. Classes fill quickly so register early! Student Supply List: BASIC Sup... |
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| Ornate Wooden Jewelry Ashley Ernest Sat - Sun, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Feb 9 - Feb 10, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: Beginner Program Type: Special Topics Member: $124.50 | Non-Member: $136.75 This class is designed to ignite the beginner metalsmith to experience making jewelry in a new material; WOOD! Students use all of the basic tools in the jewelry studio, while really delving into the use of the flexshaft! Students have a variety of wood to choose from (poplar, mahogany, purple heart, walnut, etc.) and choose to design a pendant or earrings. Students use power hand tools as well! Everyone goes hom... |
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| Painting Miniature Landscapes & Seascapes with Goauche Eileen Rosen Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 23 - Mar 13, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $289.50 | Non-Member: $326.25 Goauche (pronounced gwash) is an opaque watercolor that is flexible, re-workable, and blendable unlike transparent watercolor. In class students will learn color mixing using 6 colors while creating a color journal to use in future practice. Each class we will cover a specific technique and a step-by-step painting process. Classes fill quickly so register early!
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| Painting Over the Line (Afternoon) Kassem Amoudi Tuesdays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Jan 8 - Mar 12, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: All Levels Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $360.50 | Non-Member: $406.75 Advance beyond confined lines and hard edges to a more liberated way of painting. Paint from observation and imagination to find your own visual language. Work more intuitively and take advantage of unforeseen occurrences as opportunities to discover new possibilities. Explore new processes in brushwork and color layering, as well as Post-Impressionist, Abstract, and Abstract Expressionist styles. Examples from contemporary and modern ... |
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| Painting Over the Line (Evening) Kassem Amoudi Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Jan 8 - Mar 12, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: All Levels Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $360.50 | Non-Member: $406.75 Advance beyond confined lines and hard edges to a more liberated way of painting. Paint from observation and imagination to find your own visual language. Work more intuitively and take advantage of unforeseen occurrences as opportunities to discover new possibilities. Explore new processes in brushwork and color layering, as well as Post-Impressionist, Abstract, and Abstract Expressionist styles. Examples from contemporary and modern... |
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| Painting Seminar Francine Shore Thursdays 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Jan 10 - Mar 14, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $570.00 | Non-Member: $646.00 Expand your painting language as well as your work, using new materials and techniques. Brief art history lectures are included. Classes fill quickly so register early!
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Paint/acrylic, oil, gouache, watercolor, brushes, canvas, paper, anything that supports your imagery
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These core-courses never go out of style and are offered almost every session. Appealing to a range of l... |
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| Paper Quilting with Natural Materials Meg Kennedy Thursdays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Jan 31 - Mar 7, 2019 Medium: Print, Paper and Book Arts | Level: Beginner Program Type: Special Topics Member: $218.25 | Non-Member: $246.00 For anyone interested in paper, fiber arts, or collage, this workshop offers a chance to focus these energies on combining natural materials-pressed plants, twigs & vines, seeds, flat stones, shells, feathers-with a variety of threads and cords, papers, vintage buttons, and tiny beads. We create small assemblages that can be joined to make a banner or prayer flag, larger pieces to frame in shadow boxes, and unique collage... |
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| Particle by Particle: Pate de Verre Kiln-Cast Glass Vessel Anna Boothe Saturdays 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Feb 23 - Mar 3, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: Beginner Program Type: Special Topics Member: $445.00 | Non-Member: $497.50 This is a four day workshop 4 day workshop held over two weekends: 2/23-2/24 & 3/2-3/3. Simple glass casting traces its roots to antiquity, but its most refined version "pate de verre" was developed in the late 19th century. As an extension of the winter session's "Particle by Particle" workshop for which students created relief castings, or as a first foray into the technique, this four-day... |
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| Photoshop for Artists: Prep Digital Files for Exhibition Opportunities John A Benigno Saturdays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Feb 23, 2019 Medium: Digital Arts & Photography | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Special Topics Member: $43.75 | Non-Member: $50.00 Now that you have made digital copies of your artwork, what do you do with the file? Every competition, gallery, and exhibition has its own submission requirements. Photoshop is the answer. It is a powerful photo-editing program. We start with the basics -- techniques for downloading, importing and organizing your photos. We then move on to managing RAW files and understanding file formats, developing a reliable... |
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| Printmaking Sampler: Intaglio and Linocut Weekend Gillian Pokalo Sat - Sun, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Jan 26 - Jan 27, 2019 Medium: Print, Paper and Book Arts | Level: All Levels Program Type: Special Topics Member: $143.50 | Non-Member: $159.00 Intaglio, Linocut, Monoprint, Screenprint...if these words get you excited but you have no idea what they mean, then this is the class for you! In each session, we explore these techniques. No experience is necessary.
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specialty papers, ideas for imagery Special Topics Varying from one day workshops to multi-week classes, Special Topics are offered once ... |
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| Raku Ceramics: Playing with Fire Day Time Marcia K. Reiver Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 9 - Mar 13, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: All Levels Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $391.50 | Non-Member: $453.25 Experience the magic of the fire. Come learn to create, glaze and fire pieces in a magical way. Weekly demos will bring your ideas to life. Classes fill quickly so register early! Core Takeaways: * Strengthen your building skills * Glazing techniques to enhance your pieces * Confidence in pulling pieces ... |
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| Raku Ceramics: Playing with Fire Night Time Marcia K. Reiver Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Jan 8 - Mar 12, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: All Levels Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $391.50 | Non-Member: $453.25 Experience the magic of the fire. Come learn to create, glaze and fire pieces in a magical way. Weekly demos will bring your ideas to life. Classes fill quickly so register early! Core takeaways: *strengthen your building skills *glazing techniques to enhance your pieces *confidence in ... |
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| Raku Guild 5 Weeks Part 1 Marcia K. Reiver Thursdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Jan 10 - Feb 7, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Advanced Program Type: Adult Programs Member: $141.25 | Non-Member: $170.00 For pre-approved members and students with previous Raku experience. Please contact the office if you are interested in participating in the Guild. The mission of the Raku Guild is to provide the opportunity for advanced potters, who are members of the Main Line Art Center community, to work together to build, glaze and fire ceramic work.... |
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| Raku Guild 5 Weeks Part 2 Marcia K. Reiver Thursdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Feb 14 - Mar 14, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Advanced Program Type: Adult Programs Member: $141.25 | Non-Member: $170.00 For pre-approved members and students with previous Raku experience. Please contact the office if you are interested in participating in the Guild. The mission of the Raku Guild is to provide the opportunity for advanced potters, who are members of the Main Line Art Center community, to work together to build, glaze and fire ceramic work.... |
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| Rockin' the Die Form! Ashley Ernest Sat - Sun, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Feb 23 - Feb 24, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: All Levels Program Type: Special Topics Member: $124.50 | Non-Member: $136.75 This workshop is deigned to introduce students to the hydraulic press. Using the hydraulic press in the jewelry studio is an easy way to create volumetric objects or voluminous pieces of jewelry. Students create their own dies out of plexiglass glass and metal. You can choose between the creation of a pendant or brooch in copper! Students bring home an ornate piece of jewelry to wear and share with friends! This i... |
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| Secrets of Refining Your Wheel Throwing Skills Eliot Foerster Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Jan 9 - Mar 13, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $391.50 | Non-Member: $453.25 |
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| Simple Metalwork Jewelry Dori McClennen Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 16 - Feb 20, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: Beginner Program Type: Special Topics Member: $248.00 | Non-Member: $279.50 Interested in learning to create metal-based Jewelry? This class introduces you to the basic techniques, tools and vocabulary of metalworking. Each hands-on class focuses on a new technique such as stamping, sawing, using the torch and creating your own designs in copper. Come and create your own unique peice of jewelry with us!
Student Supply List
Apron, closed toe shoes, hair in ponytail, dust mask, and extra fine bl... |
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| Staying Loose in Paint and Pastel Carol Kardon Wednesdays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Jan 9 - Mar 13, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $360.50 | Non-Member: $406.75 This class is focused on creating a loose, more poetic approach to painting. Students may work in pastel, oil, or any media. There will be a still life set-up but students may work from photos or landscape as well. Class will begin with a demo or a short talk. Focus will be on accurate information and basic principles of good drawing, values, edges, and color to capture still life- or student's choice of ... |
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| Textile Techniques in Metal Holly Goeckler Tuesdays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Feb 19 - Mar 12, 2019 Medium: Metals, jewelry & Glass | Level: Beginner Program Type: Special Topics Member: $167.00 | Non-Member: $188.00 This class introduces you to various textile techniques adapted for jewelry making including braiding, coiling, weaving and twining. We complete samples of each technique in copper, then design and create a finished bracelet or necklace in fine silver.
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1 oz. @ 24 or gauge fine silver wire, Found here https://www.riogrande.com/product/999-fine-silver-round-wire-24-ga-dead-soft/105324
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| The Carved, Collaged, Painted Print Christine Stoughton Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Jan 9 - Feb 13, 2019 Medium: Print, Paper and Book Arts | Level: All Levels Program Type: Special Topics Member: $142.25 | Non-Member: $160.75 This six week printmaking course introduces students to carved relief printing, printed collages and the painted images of monotypes. These types of prints can be standalone art works, or used in the development of mixed media pieces. Students who are beginners as well as more advanced printmakers, who may choose to concentrate in one area, are welcome.
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| The Face of Art: Portrait Painting Bonnie B. Mettler Mondays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Jan 7 - Mar 18, 2019 Medium: Drawing and Painting | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $325.00 | Non-Member: $366.50 We will focus on developing the skills necessary to make portraits inspired by important people in our lives. By concentrating on composing the page, seeing shapes well, and using color effectively, gain confidence in your painting ability in an atmosphere of support and encouragement. Classes fill quickly so register early!
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| The Power of Black & White: Using Photoshop to Convert Color to Black & White John A Benigno Saturdays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Mar 16, 2019 Medium: Digital Arts & Photography | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Special Topics Member: $43.75 | Non-Member: $50.00 The black and white print has many merits, from capturing the beauty of tonal values to evoking nostalgia. By eliminating color, we can approach the heart of the subject in its purest form. We use Photoshop to explore the range of tonal values that make digital photography so creative. Photoshop allows us to expe... |
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| Travel To Morocco - Artist Deposit Francine Shore Wed - Thu, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM Apr 3 - Apr 11, 2019 Medium: Art Appreciation | Level: All Levels Program Type: Special Topics Member: $500.00 | Non-Member: $500.00 April 3-11, 2019
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| Travel To Morocco - Non-Artist Deposit Francine Shore Wed - Mon, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM Apr 3 - Apr 8, 2019 Medium: Art Appreciation | Level: All Levels Program Type: Special Topics Member: $500.00 | Non-Member: $500.00 April 3-11, 2019
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| Valentine Books Workshop Meg Kennedy Saturdays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Feb 2, 2019 Medium: Print, Paper and Book Arts | Level: Beginner Program Type: Special Topics Member: $71.00 | Non-Member: $80.25 Why give just a card when you can create a handmade book? In this one-day workshop, we make THREE lovely book structures, which you can customize for Valentine's day (or any other theme.) With paper, thread, and paste, each participant makes a double accordion, a carousel structure, and a flag book. Not only do you leave with three handmade gifts, but an array of techniques that promise to enhance your adventures in book arts.
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| Wheel Masters Nate Willever Fridays 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Jan 11 - Mar 15, 2019 Medium: Ceramics, Mosaics & Sculpture | Level: Intermediate/Advanced Program Type: Classics Adults Member: $391.50 | Non-Member: $453.25 In this class we will be concentrating on honing advanced wheel-throwing techniques. Learn how to make well fitting lids in multiple styles, throw in sections to make larger pots, make well pouring teapots and pitchers, throw plates that won't crack or warp, and much more. There will be demonstrations of a variety of surface techniques using slips, underglazes and glazes. We will discuss historical wheel thrown forms, and use them to i... |
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