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Weekly Classes — Winter/Spring 2009
Basic Drawing (PEL)
Rebecca Skelton
Monday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W1 • Levels 1-3
Course code 101
Learn how to see and translate three dimensional forms into two dimensional graphic representations using a variety of "right-brain" methods: blind contour, negative space, and more. Classes include a creative or expressive project as well as drawing exercises.
Materials list
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Intermediate Drawing (PEL)
Rebecca Skelton
Monday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W2 • Levels 3-5
Course code 107
This class builds on the principles of basic drawing and concentrates on composition, describing special textures and advanced media and techniques. Advanced drawing students may pursue independent study. Prerequsite: Basic Drawing or equivalent experience.
Materials List
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Introduction to Art
Rebecca Skelton
Monday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session SP • Levels 1-3
Course code 185
Draw, paint, sculpt, and print. Explore a variety of mediums and create in four different art forms. Every class will be a new adventure.
Materials list
Materials fee: $10
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Basic Drawing
Joseph Weinzettle
Tuesday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W1, SP • Levels 1-3
Course code 180
Students will explore traditional drawing techniques as they learn the basic elements of drawing: line, tone, form and space. Working from direct observation is emphasized. Various still life objects--fruit, bottles, blocks, plaster casts and drapery will be used to give students a full range of subject matter to explore. Repetitions and practice will help students to improve their drawing skills. The historical background of drawing techniques will be discussed along with slide presentations to introduce students to drawing techniques of various cultures and individual artists. Vine (or willow) charcoal and an 18 x 24" medium weight drawing pad are required for the first class.
Materials list
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Intermediate Drawing
Joseph Weinzettle
Tuesday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W2 • Levels 2-5
Course code 102
This course is a step more challenging than Basic Drawing, but beginners are welcome. Lessons work gradually from basic to complex forms; from simple to more intricate compositions. Students will explore a range of styles and drawing methods learning through instructor demonstrations. Historical and natural drawing materials are emphasized, providing students a solid foundation in drawing tradition. Drawing materials include wood, mineral, feather quills and brush. Natural red chalks and quills will be fashioned by hand, giving students unique and personal drawing tools. Red chalk and quills will be provided. Vine (or willow) charcoal and an 18 x 24" medium weight drawing pad are required for the first class.
Materials list
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Figure Drawing 3, 2, 1!
Rebecca Skelton • Dean Fortune • Doug Land
Wednesday 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W1 • Levels 1-5
Course code 138
Three artists, two weeks each, one subject! Doug Land, Rebecca Skelton, and Dean Fortune team up to enliven your figure drawing experience. Experiment with color marks, distortion, mono-printing, 3-D drawing, and collage. First two weeks, students will experiment with trois crayon on tinted paper and collaborative collage. Then, students will learn about warm and cool faces, expressive form. During the last two weeks, students will experiment with copper repoussé and mono-printing.
Materials list
Model fee: $45
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Drawing the Figure in Style
Dean Fortune
Wednesday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W2 • Levels 3-5
Course code 187
Utilizing the concepts of line quality, texture, and composition students will add style to their figurative drawing abilities. Explore various drawing styles from Durer's compulsive pen detail, Seurat's style of tonal conte drawing, or Matisse's intimate world of line and more.
Model fee: $45
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Portrait Drawing
Rebecca Skelton
Wednesday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session SP • Levels 2-5
Course code 108
Students focus on a study of the head. Explore the use of gesture, contour, volume studies, simplified shapes, general proportions, prevarication and expression to describe and interpret the model. Different materials and approaches are used in each class. Students of all levels are invited to take this class, and previous drawing experience is helpful. Instructor will provide comment, instruction, and suggestions as requested. Advanced students will be asked to also draw hands when possible.
Model fee: $45
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Life Drawing — á la carte
Hal Hussung
Thursday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W1 • Levels 2-5
Course code 166
Beginning drawing students will learn the fundamentals of drawing the figure, and intermediate students will explore skill refinement techniques focusing on drawing hands, feet, and faces. Students will work from an undraped model. All skill and experience levels are welcome. Student instruction, direction, and suggestions will be individual and specific to your current experience and training.
Materials list
Model Fee: $45
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
workshops
Silverpoint Drawing Workshop
Joseph Weinzettle
Saturday, January 24, 12:00pm to 4:30pm
Course code 169 • Levels 1-5
This workshop will use silver styluses for drawing on prepared (or gesso coated) grounds. Demonstrations will show how to cut and fit sterling silver wire into wooden holders. Students only need to supply their own paper or board. Silverpoint works best on prepared grounds, so it is strongly recommended that students bring their papers or boards coated with a professional grade gesso or white paint such as zinc white gouache or Chinese white watercolor.
Silverpoint is a traditional drawing technique used by Jan van Eyck, Leonardo and Albrecht Durer for its beautiful line and hatching. Samples will be presented and discussed. Class exercises will be drawn from still lifes and plaster casts.
Materials list available before class
Tuition $80 members, $110 nonmembers
Drawing with Natural Red Chalk Workshop
Joseph Weinzettle
Saturday, April 18, 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Course code 110 • Levels 1-5
This workshop will use natural (not commercially manufactured) red chalk pieces for drawing. Demonstrations will show how to cut chalk pieces into drawing size sticks which can then be fit into a bamboo holder. Students only need to supply their own paper. Natural red chalk, also called sanguine, is a traditional drawing technique used by Leonardo, Michelangelo and Antoine Watteau for its supple contour line and hatching. Samples will be presented and discussed. Class exercises will be drawn from still lifes and plaster casts.
Materials list available before class
Tuition $80 members, $110 nonmembers
Related Info
Registration Information
Session Dates
Winter Session I
January 12 - February 22
Winter Session II
March 2 - April 12
Spring Session
April 20 - May 31
Forms
Registration Form (.pdf)
Registration Form (.html)
Guide to Skill Levels
Level 1: Beginners
Student has no skill in the medium
Level 2
Student has some minimal experience in the medium
Level 3: Intermediate
Student has knowledge of basic skills in the medium
Level 4: Advanced
Student has knowledge of and has had previous instruction in the medium
Level 5: Professional Level
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