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Weekly Classes — Summer 2009
127 Tonal Drawing
Dean Fortune
Monday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Summer 1 • Levels 2-5
This course introduces a non-linear value approach to drawing the figure. Working off a toned background, students concentrate on creating the shapes and patterns of light and dark. This helps the student avoid some of the common pitfalls of drawing, especially when drawing the figure or the head.
Model Fee: $45
Tuition: $115 members, $145 nonmembers
149 Expressive Interpretation of the Figure
Rebecca Skelton
Monday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Summer 2 • Levels 2-5
Deliberately explore the figure as a means of expression. Use different techniques and media for different effects. Each week we will explore communication different emotions. Collage and Surrealist techniques may help discover inner reactions to pose and composition. Project emotions onto the models as well as try to read and interpret emotional signals from the pose.
Tuition: $115 members, $145 nonmembers
130 Drawing Fundamentals
Kyu Yamamoto
Wednesday, 9am to 12pm
Summer 2 • Levels 1-5
What is drawing? Drawing provides a foundation for art. Explore the need for drawing before creating. Observe and understand the objects you draw, with a focus on how to look at an object: what you draw, not how to draw. Learn the basic elements of drawing: tone, lines, shape, perspective, movement, and positive and negative space. Through a variety of progressive exercises, students will better understand the fundamentals of drawing various objects.
Tuition: $115 members, $145 nonmembers
** This course will only be running for 5 weeks.
180 Basic Drawing
Joseph Weinzettle
Thursday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Summer 1 • Levels 1-3
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.
Tuition: $115 members, $145 nonmembers
102 Intermediate Drawing
Joseph Weinzettle
Thursday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Summer 2 • Levels 2-5
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.
Tuition: $115 members, $145 nonmembers
109 Draw with Symbols (Discover the Code)
Elena Cifuentes
Saturday, June 13 & Sunday, June 14
10am to 4pm
All levels
Discover a new way to draw utilizing a symbol system. With this method you will begin to see the world in an exciting new way. Come, dive into this explosion of symbols and crack the code that teaches you to draw as easily as you write your name!
Tuition: $115 members, $145 nonmembers
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Session Dates
Summer Session 1:
June 8th - July 19th
Summer Session 2:
July 27th - September 6th
Forms
Registration Form (.pdf)
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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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