Painting = Living, Maggie Bosco
Maggie Bosco, B-A
Thursdays 9:30-12:00
Become more in tune with your surroundings by learning how to paint from live observation using oils! Each week we will explore a new subject to paint including still-life setups, live models, Downtown Bradenton, and much more. Using historical and contemporary perspectives, students will learn how to efficiently determine the overall qualities of light, color, space and form of a scene.
S1:Jan 9, 16, 23, 30
S2: March 6, 13, 20, 27
S3: April 3, 10, 17, 24
$115 ACM Members
$140 Future Members
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: Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21
S2: Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, (no Dec 2), Dec 9
S3: Dec 16, 23, 30, Jan 6, 13, 20
S4: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, (no Feb 24), Mar 3, 10
S5: Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21
$193 ACM Members $218 Future Members
Drawing The Human Figure, Mark Shamlian
Mark Shamlian I-A
Thursdays 1:00-4:00
Let’s draw! The goal is to relax, learn, and enjoy. By understanding and combining simpler underlying forms of anatomy, you can grow and succeed in this challenging but rewarding pursuit. All can benefit from studying the human figure, from beginners to advanced students. Sessions will feature short and extended model poses. Instruction will be tailored to each student’s skill level. We will cover materials, various techniques, measuring, expression, and composition. Classes may include visual presentations and demonstrations. Class fee includes model fee.
S1: 5 wk: Sep 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3
S2: 5 wk: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7
S3: 5 wk: Nov 14, 21, (no Nov 28), Dec 5, 12, 19
S4: 5 wk: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6
S5: 5 wk: Feb 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, Mar 13
S6: 5 wk: Mar 27, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24
$213 ACM Members
$238 Future Members
Colored Pencil-Get The Point!, Melissa Nece
Melissa Nece B-A
Saturdays 10:00-4:00
Artists quality colored pencils are an ideal medium for fine art as versatile, clean and easy to master. Get a thorough grounding in techniques and apply them to a project. References provided or develop your own original subjects. Try various pencil brands and surfaces, learn color mixing and creating effects. Bring your own pencils; some sets will be available for use in class along with sample papers and other tools. For all levels – great for beginners, but even expert users will learn new tips for better results.
S1: Sep 14
S2: Oct 12
S3: Jan 18
S4: Apr 26
$102 ACM Members
$152 Future Members
Color Pencil – A World Of Color, Sheryl Unwin
Sheryl Unwin B-I
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: Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7, 14, 21
S2: Oct 28, Nov 4, 11 18, 25, (no Dec 2), Dec 9
S3: Dec 16, 23, 30, Jan 6, 13, 20
S4: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, (no Feb 24), Mar 3, 10
S5: Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21
$193 ACM Members $218 Future Members
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