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2010 Summer Workshop Series
2010 FALL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS--YOUTH
Acrylic -- Wet Paint Level 2 with Carrie Craig Murphy (Ages 6 - 11)
Thursdays, September 23 - October 28, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $105 for non-members, $95 for Artcenter members
Continue learning more about beginning composition. This class applies more layers to your painting as we paint acrylics on canvas. We practice excellent brush handling so that the viewer sees the hand of the artist in the painting. Possible subjects include a sunny landscape, a potted plant with dappled light, a subject with a cast shadow, and a castle.
Oil Painting for High School Students with Carrie Craig Murphy (Ages 14 - 18)
Mondays, October 4 - November 8, 4 - 6 p.m.
Cost: $130 for non-members, $120 for Artcenter members
This is a true beginners class (previous acrylics experience helpful) to explore mixing colors, various methods of applying paint, and building up layers of color. Students will learn earth-friendly methods of painting in oils, without using toxic materials. Come join the fun as we paint to music on various substrates. Subjects are to be determined as a group.
Acrylic -- Wet Paint Level 1 with Carrie Craig Murphy (Ages 5 - 10)
Wednesdays, October 6 - 27, 4 - 6 p.m.
Cost: $75 for non-members, $65 for Artcenter members
A fun, energetic class that covers the basics of acrylic painting on canvas, including mixing colors, creating shapes, beginning composition, and experimental techniques. Possible subjects are a square cow (pop art), a triangle cat, a sailboat at sunset, and poppies.
Drawing for Teens with Tracy Sparks (Ages 13 - 16)
Wednesdays, October 6 - November 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Cost: $110 for non-members, $100 for Artcenter members
Come join Artcenter Traverse City for an exploration in drawing! Learn exciting new ways to express yourself and try new techniques. Ages 13 - 16 will be sketching both indoors and outdoors to become familiar with landscape, portraiture, and still life. The class will include all materials.
Kite Making with Kathy Lienau & Friends (Ages 7 - 12)
Saturday, September 25, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $15 for non-members, $10 for Artcenter members*
This workshop is for 7 - 12 year-olds and parents! We will be making the Vietnamese Kite. This little kite, made with newspaper, is a jewel. Some may be fat, a few will be skinny, and one or two may be bridled upside-down, but all will fly! This is a great introduction to kite making. This kite has delighted Oriental children for thousands of years and was introduced to the instructor (Kathy Lienau) in 1976--the Bicentennial year. Newspaper and tissue paper are light enough for a small kite. Crepe paper tails add stability and movement. The spars are made of bamboo. It is put together (and mended) with Scotch tape. Other kite patterns and flying tips will be shared. Parents are encouraged to make one, too, and fly with the kids!
Let's Clown Around with Kathy Lienau & Friends (Ages 7 - 12)
Saturday, October 23, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $15 for non-members, $10 for Artcenter members*
Learn how to face paint and make balloon animals! Put a costume together (using what you bring), and we will have an "open mic" session.
Puppets with Kathy Lienau & Friends (Ages 7 - 12)
Saturday, November 6, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $15 for non-members, $10 for Artcenter members*
We will be making princesses, creatures and monsters, using paper mache, sock, and other puppets. There will also be an "open mic" session.
Origami with Kathy Lienau & Friends (Ages 7 - 12)
Saturday, November 27, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $15 for non-members, $10 for Artcenter members*
We will be learning the art of paper folding to create a variety of fun and unique itmes, including hats, animals and boxes.
Paper Airplanes with Kathy Lienau & Friends (Ages 7 - 12)
Saturday, December 4, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $15 for non-members, $10 for Artcenter members*
Building upon what we learned with Origami, we will be creating different types of paper airplanes. Some will fly long distances, some short distances, and some will spin!
Holiday Projects with Kathy Lienau & Friends (Ages 7 - 12)
Saturday, December 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $15 for non-members, $10 for Artcenter members*
Learn to create a fun holiday project to share with your friends and family, or give your new creation as a gift! Some of the things you can try are candle making, wrapping paper, card weaving pockets, and more.
*When registering for all six classes ahead of time, the cost will be $50 for members and $75 for non-members!
2010 FALL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS--ADULT
Wheel Throwing with Tom Krueger
Wednesdays, September 15 - 29, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. OR 6 - 9 p.m.
Cost: $135 for non-members, $125 for Artcenter members
Students will create a vessel on the wheel and finish it with airbrushed acrylic paint. No firing or glazing of the pieces is required.
This class will be held at the Tom Krueger Pottery Studio in Traverse City.
I Can Teach Anyone How to Draw with Chick Powers
Wednesdays, September 22 - October 20, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $170 for non-members, $160 for Artcenter members
This class will include the five elements of a good composition and all of the manipulative skills needed to complete a successful drawing. Supplies needed are a drawing pad (8" x 10" or larger), a set of drawing pencils, and a kneaded eraser.
Intermediate Oils with Eleonora Hayes
Fridays, October 1 - 29, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $180 for non-members, $170 for Artcenter members
This class presents different concepts in design, composition, and mixing paint. Students will work with different subject matter, such as portrait and human figure in a variety of settings. Eleonora will have a lot of individual instruction and group demonstrations. Students may also bring a project they want to work on and she will guide them through.
Watercolor for the Very Beginner with Mike Hyrman
Saturday, October 2, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $75 for non-members, $65 for Artcenter members
(All attendees will be given a $25 gift certificate good toward Mike's 8-week class.)
If you have been hesitant to take a watercolor class, this is for you! Through demonstrations and one-on-one specific instruction, award-winning watercolor artist Mike Hyrman will show you the very basics of watercolor painting. Topics covered will include basic color understanding, compositions that work, light and shadow, painting soft edges, and creating depth in a painting.
All professional paint, brushes and paper for the class will be supplied! Class size will be limited, so sign up early. Enrollment deadline to ensure materials for the class is September 24 at 4 p.m.
Watercolor Portrait demo with Mike Hyrman
Sunday, October 3, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $45 for non-members, $35 for Artcenter members
(All attendees will be given a $25 gift certificate good toward Mike's 8-week class.)
Join award-winning watercolor artist Mike Hyrman as he demonstrates simple things to watch for that help bring out the likeness of your subject, bring emotion to the painting, vibrancy to the flesh, and depth to the image. Mike will help you see small nuances that make a portrait (or any painting) work.
Decorative Painting Techniques with Jackie Sutton
Mondays, October 4 - November 8, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $150 for non-members, $140 for Artcenter members
Here is an opportunity for artistic self-expression & creative satisfaction in a teachable art form--satisfy your passion to paint and create! Decorative painting is a diverse art form, utilizing a variety of techniques and media to decorate functional and non-functional surfaces. Formerly referred to as "tole painting" on multiple surfaces, such as tin, wood, glass and cloth. Jacqueline, with 20 years of experience, shares that painting can heal, and will take your imagination to many places. You'll learn to see things in a different light.
Taking the Fear Out of Your Still Life (Oil) with Kathye Begala
Mondays, October 4 - November 8, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $200 for non-members, $190 for Artcenter members
This course will cover principles of oil painting still life designs. Learn color mixing, light source, shadows and unity in your painting. Students will work from photos and paintings provided by Kathye. Demonstrations as well as personal attention will be given. This class is designed for the intermediate artist who wishes to develop their skills as a still life painter.
Beautiful Florals in Oil with Kathye Begala
Mondays, October 4 - November 8, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: $200 for non-members, $190 for Artcenter members
This course will cover principles of oil painting floral designs. Learning mixing coor, light source, shadows and unity in your painting. Students will work from photos and paintings provided by Kathye. Demonstrations as well as personal attention will be given. This class is designed for the intermediate artist who wishes to develop their skills as a floral painter.
Intermediate / Advanced Watercolor with Charles Murphy
Tuesdays, October 5 - November 9, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $285 for non-members, $275 for Artcenter members
A class for painters who have worked in watercolor as a beginner but now seek to expand their painting vocabulary and enhance their skills. Focus will be placed on composition, color schemes, special techniques and refinement of personal style. Drawing skills will be considered foundational. Previous intermediates are welcomed and will be challenged.
Watercolor - All Levels with Mike Hyrman
Tuesdays, October 5 - November 23, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $290 for non-members, $280 for Artcenter members
Have you been stuck in an artistic rut? By using many demonstrations and one-on-one specific instruction, Mike will address every step of your painting. Mike specializes in portraits, but any subject matter is welcome. Bring your own reference photos or work with Mike's, or he can provide you with a complete painting project and a template. This is a fun class, where you'll learn a lot and find ways to work past the difficult moments in paintings. Mike will also offer an optional segment where he shows students how he uses computers and a digital camera to help him create artwork. Beginners and advanced students are welcome.
Beginning Oils with Eleonora Hayes
Wednesdays, October 6 - November 3, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $175 for non-members, $165 for Artcenter members
This 5-week class is great for students having little or no skills in oil painting. Eleonora will guide students through a course of skill acquisition, including mixing colors on the palette and canvas, composition, and planning a painting. Students will start with landscape painting and move into painting the human form. Some drawing skills are required.
Beginning Digital Camera with John Robert Williams
Wednesdays, October 6 - November 10, 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Cost: $200 for non-members, $190 for Artcenter members
This class will take place at the John Robert Williams studio in Traverse City.
John Robert Williams, a Traverse City commercial photographer for 30+ years, will lead this 6-session, interactive "hands on" class in how to create really good photographs. John will describe and enlighten you in easy-to-understand terms. You will become "one" with your camera and its controls, learning how to make changes on the fly; making sense of the "rules of photography"; seeing how the subject of your photo is "made" by the light; plus many shortcuts on how to make your computer work for you - in ways you didn't know were possible - with results that will have you grinning. We will start indoors, considering the light, the subject, computers and cameras, and go from there. We will explore the creation of images driven by what you, the members of the class, desire. This class is for all levels of photographers. Expect to learn a great deal - and have a great time - you will!
Pastel - The Old/New Medium with Mary Fuscaldo
Tuesdays, October 12 - November 9, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $180 for non-members, $170 for Artcenter members
Pastel, used for hundreds of years by the Old Masters, has had quite a wonderful revival with many new brands, papers and techniques. Learn about the new pastels, underpainting, blending, framing, and the instant gratification of applying pure pigment to paper for vibrant, beautiful paintings.
The Art of Journaling with Helen Kleczynski
Friday - Sunday, October 29 - 31, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (1 - 4 p.m. on Sunday)
Cost: $210 for non-members, $200 for Artcenter members
Learn how to create a sketchbook journal of your travels, whether you are going to an exotic location or just down the street. Friday morning we will meet indoors and discuss tips for journaling, page layout and painting techniques, and then we will paint outdoors in the Traverse City area. During each session, you will watch a demonstration and create your own sketch, with guidance from the instructor. You are welcome to work in whatever medium you feel comfortable with, but the demonstrations will be done in watercolor. This class will improve your drawing and observational skills to capture the essence of the place.
Decorative Painting Techniques Workshop with Jackie Sutton
Saturday, November 13, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $75 for non-members, $65 for Artcenter members
Here is an opportunity for artistic self-expression & creative satisfaction in a teachable art form--satisfy your passion to paint and create! Decorative painting is a diverse art form, utilizing a variety of techniques and media to decorate functional and non-functional surfaces. Formerly referred to as "tole painting" on multiple surfaces, such as tin, wood, glass and cloth. Jacqueline, with 20 years of experience, shares that painting can heal, and will take your imagination to many places. You'll learn to see things in a different light.
Decorative Painting Holiday Project with Jackie Sutton
Saturday, November 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $75 for non-members, $65 for Artcenter members
Here is an opportunity for artistic self-expression & creative satisfaction in a teachable art form--satisfy your passion to paint and create! Decorative painting is a diverse art form, utilizing a variety of techniques and media to decorate functional and non-functional surfaces. Formerly referred to as "tole painting" on multiple surfaces, such as tin, wood, glass and cloth. Jacqueline, with 20 years of experience, shares that painting can heal, and will take your imagination to many places. You'll learn to see things in a different light.
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