Foundation of Drawing, Janet Flickinger
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.
Fundamentals of Drawing, Janet Flickinger
Janet Flickinger, B-A
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.
Fundamentals of Drawing, Janet Flickinger
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.
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
Sketching In Pen & Color, Melissa Nece
Melissa Nece B-A
Saturday 10:00-4:00
Fine line markers are not just for tight details they’re great for quick sketches. Let go of perfectionism and go with the flow of ink! Add color with a few colored pencils, watercolor pencils, pastels or paints for fresh and lively artwork or filling a journal. Forget erasing and fixing, just loosen up and have fun drawing! Each student gets a fine line marker. (Weather permitting, we’ll draw outside too.)
Nov 16
$102 ACM Members
$152 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
Watercolor Pencils = Drawing + Painting, Melissa Nece
Melissa Nece B-A
Saturday 10:00-4:00
The best of both worlds! Water-soluble colored pencils combine the precision and control of drawing with the fluid freedom of paint. Explore the many ways these versatile pencils can be used as wet or dry, alone or for mixed media. Great for artists’ journals and plein air, for sketching or serious artwork, they even mix well with pen and ink and traditional watercolor. Some paper is provided; bring your own pencils or borrow class sets.
Feb 8
$102 ACM Members
$152 Future Members
Oil and Water and Colored Pencil – Oh My!, Melissa Nece
Melissa Nece B-A
Saturday 10:00-4:00
Underpainting with a single color in water-soluble oil paints makes a great base for color drawing. Quickly establish values and unify the color scheme. Arches oil paper works with both oil paint and colored pencils. Paint and paper provided, brushes and pencil sets available for use in class. Choice of subject with color reference. If you bring your own reference, be sure it has strong values and bring a black and white photocopy (8.5×11’).
Dec 14
$102 ACM Members
$152 Future Members
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