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Fundamentals Of Drawing-Afternoon, Janet Flickinger

Janet Flickinger B-A
Mondays 1:00-3:30

The foundation of all art is drawing. If you have never drawn before or just want to sharpen your skills this class is a must. Focusing on perspective, balance, form, and contrast as it all relates to composition; we will train the eye to take a drawing from sketch to finished artwork in the medium of your choice. Bring quality photos to use and I suggest choosing a subject you are passionate about.

S1: 5 wk: Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S2: 6 wk: Nov 6, 13 (no Nov 20) 27, Dec 4, 11, 18
S3: 6 wk: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12
S4: 6 wk: Feb 19, 26, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25
S5: 5 wk: Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

5 wk: $137 ACM Members
$162 Future Members

6 wk: $165 ACM Members
$190 Future Members

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The Wonderful World Of Scratchboard, Sheryl Unwin

Sheryl Unwin B-A
Mondays 9:00-12:00

Scratchboard is a fine art form that uses a surface covered with white clay and then a layer of black India ink. In class we will explore the different tools to remove the black ink to bring your image come to life. The student may choose to keep their boards black and white or proceed to colorize them. In class we will explore the different mediums used to colorize your scratchboards.

S1: 4 wk: Sept 11,18, 25, Oct 9
S2: 5 wk: Oct 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13
S3: 4 wk: Nov 20, 27, Dec 4, (no Dec 11), 18
S4: 4 wk: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
S5: 4 wk: Feb 5, (no Feb 12), 19, 26, Mar 4
S6: 4 wk: Mar 11, 18, 25, Apr 1
S7: 4 wk: Apr 8, 15, 22, 29

4 wk: $129 ACM Members
$154 Future Member
5 wk: $161 ACM Members 
$186 Future Members

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Simplified Acrylic Painting ll-Fall, Helen Solomon

Helen Solomon  I-A
Thursdays 9:30-11:30

The possibilities of how to work with acrylics are endless. Welcome to the world of acrylic painting, an art world full of versatility and bright, bold colors. Use your own pictures or references. Once your drawing is on the canvas, the FUN begins. This is an intermediate/advanced art class that continues the exploration of the media and techniques with a more in-depth study of acrylics, aesthetics, and more. Each class starts with a discussion of the student’s artwork. Not for beginners.

S1: 4 wk: Sep 7, 14, 21, 28
S2: 5 wk: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16
S3: 4 wk: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25
S4: 5 wk: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
S5: 4 wk: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28
S6: 4 wk: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25

4 wk: $100 ACM Members
$125 Future Members

5 wk: $125 ACM Members
$150 Future Members

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Drawing For Kids, Ages 10-15, Janet Flickinger

Foundation of Drawing
Drawing For Kids Ages 10-15
Janet Flickinger

Mondays 5:00-7:00

This is a class for the young artist. The class is focusing on all aspects of art. We will train the eye how to see as it related to direction of line, curves, form, shape, contrast, etc. We will learn how to look at something and draw it exactly. All projects will be finished in pencil, color pencil, or watercolor. Once the basics are learned, we will focus on design and composition. Students are to bring pictures they want to draw. All art supplies for this class are provided.

S1: 5 wk: Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S2: 6 wk: Nov 6, 13 (no Nov 20) 27, Dec 4, 11, 18
S3: 6 wk: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12
S4: 6 wk: Feb 19, 26, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25
S5: 5 wk: Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

5 wk: $115 ACM Members
$150 Future Members

6 wk: $138 ACM Members
$173 Future Members

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Acrylic Palette Knife, Dawn Gerardot

Dawn Gerardot  B-I
Wednesdays 1:00-3:30

This class covers basic techniques of acrylic palette knife painting from how to hold your tool to application of paint. Other steps along the way will include blending, texturing, line drawing and how to create multi-colored strokes. Choose your own themes. I can help with that choice. There is plenty of time to complete several paintings. Demos on application and weekly critiques are part of the instruction. Join us for the fun!

S1: 3 wk: Sep 13, 20, 27
S2: 4 wk: Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15
S3: 4 wk: Dec 6, 13, 20, 27
S4: 4 Wk: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24

3 wk: $90 ACM Members
$115 Future Members

4 wk: $115 ACM Members
$140 Future Members

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Color Pencil – A World Of Color, Sheryl Unwin

Sheryl Unwin B-A
Mondays 1:00-4:00

Come and expand your drawing skills with color. Using a reference image you will learn the necessary techniques, burnishing and layering skills to develop a quality colored pencil drawing. Come Illustrate, explore and express anything that inspires you.

S1: 4 wk: Oct 16, 30, Nov 6, 20
S2: 5 wk: Dec 4, 18, (no Dec 25 & Jan 1), Jan 8, 22, Feb 5
S3: 6 wk: Feb 19, Mar 4, 18, Apr 1, 15, 29

4 wk: $129 ACM Members
$154 Future Members

5 wk: $161 ACM Members
$186 Future Members

6 wk: $193 ACM Members
$218 Future Members

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Simple, Fundamentals of Acrylics-Fall, Helen Solomon

Helen Solomon B
Tuesdays 9:30-11:30

Welcome to the world of acrylic painting, an art world full of versatility and bright, bold colors. Because acrylics are water-based, they offer opacity (you can paint right over your mistakes) which makes this medium especially appealing to beginners. Acrylic paints are so versatile and lend themselves to many styles of painting. Acrylics have their own set of characteristics and attributes. We are going to work step by step on two references from start to finish as you learn all about acrylics and how to use them. All references are provided.

S1: Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
S2: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24
S3: Nov 7, 14, 21, 28
S4: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30
S5: Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
S6: Mar 5, 12, 19, 26
S7: Apr 9, 16, 23, 30

$100 ACM Members
$125 Future Members

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Create Pastels Like A Master-Fall, Helen Solomon

Helen Solomon I-A
Fridays 1:00-3:00

This is an Intermediate class for those who have worked with pastels for a while and are familiar with drawing, the elements of composition, and how and when to use hard and soft pastels. Students will work from their own photo references and perfect the techniques of simplifying, establishing the focal point, and using only the pastels and marks that are needed to tell the story. Explore a variety of approaches in pastel with emphasis on structure, stroke, and pressure in limited palettes applied in layers to create delicate and luminous surfaces.

S1: 4 wk: Sep 8, 15, 22, 29
S2: 5 wk: Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17
S3: 4 wk: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
S4: 4 wk: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
S5: 4 wk: Mar 1, 8, 15, 22
S6: 4 wk: Apr 5, 12, 19, 26

4 wk: $100 ACM Members
$125 Future Members

5 wk: $125 ACM Members
$150 Future Members

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