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WATERCOLOR, Margaret Dawson

Monday, 10am-Noon  September 13, 2010

Enjoy learning the basics of watercolor from still life set-ups, photos, and on location. Will also work with some collage and learn composition, color, design, and techniques. Learn to enjoy painting and have fun.

PASTEL, Teresa DeSeve

Monday, 1-4pm  September 20, 2010

“Weaving Color,” The Art of Pastel.

Always loved pastel but know little or nothing about it? Explore the medium in depth by studying types of pastels, papers, techniques, pastel artists past and present. Using still life, model, and plein air, students can advance at their own pace.  All levels welcome.

WATERCOLOR, Ann Brennan

Monday, 7:30-9:30pm  September 13, 2010

What makes good paper, brushes, paint?  In watercolor, what is sedimentary, opaque and staining? These questions will be answered as well as many more! For the “seasoned painter” new surfaces to paint, new techniques and lots of inspiration! All levels.

ACRYLIC AND/OR OIL, Pat DeVirgilis

Tuesday, 9:30am-12:30pm  September 21, 2010All media class: intermediate to advanced; emphasis on unique compositional effects and color theory. Experience required in the student's media of choice. Demos in water media, pastel and oil included.

PORTRAIT, Pat DeVirgilis

Wednesday, 9:30am-12:30pm  September 29, 2010

Study of the head, portrait and occasional figure (clothed). A drawing and all media class. Experience in basic drawing skills are required. Demos included.

WATERCOLOR, Jo Ann Cooksey Bono

Wednesday, 1-3pm  September 15, 2010

Watercolor and Beyond! Students will explore a multitude of techniques, materials, and subjects to create exciting compositions. Visual weight, use of multiple mediums and “finding the story” will be emphasized. Critiques enable students to develop evaluation skills to improve their work.

WATERCOLOR, Jo Ann Cooksey Bono

Wednesday, 7-9pm  September 15, 2010

(Please see previous Class Description).

Watercolor, Frank Batson

Thursday  September 16, 2010

9:30am-12:30pm

The object of this class is to develop and enhance your style of watercolor painting.  Focus on composition, technique, color and creative originality. Also other media will be explored to gain a greater overall appreciation of our art world.

WATERCOLOR, Laurie Daddona

Thursday, 1-4pm  September 16, 2010

Concentration on composition, watercolor technique, color mixing, and design elements. Enhance your skills while you explore this wonderful medium. All levels.

WATERCOLOR, Michael Adams

Friday, 9:30-12:30pm  September 17, 2010

Improve your painting skills through an in-depth study of watercolor techniques, materials and processes including transparent and opaque watercolor blending. Areas explored will be urban and natural landscape, animals, nature, and portraiture.

WATERCOLOR, Jo Ann Cooksey Bono

Friday, 1pm-3pm  September 17, 2010

For BEGINNERS. Basic techniques and materials will be explored. Students with little or no experience in drawing or painting are welcomed as well as seasoned artists who are interested in a refresher course. Critiques at each class enable students to develop evaluation skills and the appropriate vocabulary to improve their work.