Adult Painting Classes - Fall 2009
(AF2) More Creative Watercolor
Ages 12 & up
Create paintings using traditional and non-traditional techniques with ink, gum Arabic, salt, masking tape, natural materials, and gauze.
Instructor: Elaine Bergstrom
Dates: Mondays, 8 sessions, Oct. 5 – Nov. 23
Times: 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
Tuition: Members: $100.00 Non-Members: $120.00
Materials: List available at 1st class
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(AF4) Impressionist Painting
Ages 16 to Adult
In this interesting class, we will study the lives of several Impressionist Masters, such as Monet, Degas, Mary Cassat and others. We will reproduce one masterpiece of your choice and each student will create a work of his or her own, based on a personal picture or magazine cutout.
Instructor: Silvia McGavin
Dates: Mondays, 8 classes, Oct. 5 – Nov. 30 (No class Oct. 12)
Times: 10 a.m. to Noon
Tuition: Members: $100.00 Non-Members: $120.00
Materials: 3 brushes (large, medium & small), 2 or 3 canvases, 11”x14” (or larger), acrylic paints – blue, red, yellow, black, white, purple (add’l colors optional).
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(AF5) Acrylic painting For Beginners
Ages 16 & up
In this relaxed class, we will go over color mixing and painting. We will create 2 paintings, based on one still life and a picture of your choice.
Instructor: Silvia McGavin
Dates: Tuesdays, 8 sessions, Sept. 29 – Nov. 17
Times: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Tuition: Members - $100.00 Nonmembers - $120.00
Materials: Each student must bring 2 or three 11”x14” canvases (or larger), 3 brushes (large, med., small), acrylic paint (primaries, black & white). Some available for purchase at the NHAC.)
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(AF6) Exploring Pastel
Ages 14 & up
Develop your pastel technique as we explore color, value and texture through demonstrations and individual attention. We’ll begin by working from a photo and if weather permits we will try working at an outdoor location. All levels of experience are welcome.
Instructor: Diane Grguras
Dates: Tuesdays, 6 sessions, Sept. 29 – Nov. 3
Times: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Tuition: Members - $95 Nonmembers - $115.00
Materials: A set of soft pastels, pastel paper of your choice (something “toothy”), kneaded eraser, wet wipes.
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(AF7) Beginning Watercolor Painting
Ages 16 & up
Love the softness of watercolors but do not know where to begin or need a refresher? Start with colors and palette arranging and which materials to use. Experiment with washes, textures, wet on wet, dry brush, and begin to create from realism to abstract.
Instructor: Elaine Bergstrom
Dates: Fridays, 8 sessions, Oct. 2 to Nov. 20
Times: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Tuition: Members - $100.00 Nonmembers - $120.00
Materials: List provided at 1st class.
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(AF9) Painless Painting: Oils & Acrylics
Ages 14-Adult
Explore oil or acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere. Experienced painters can work to develop their style or try a new technique. New artists will be taught basic composition, color theory, and painting techniques. Instructor: Kim Freithaler
Instructor: Kim Freithaler
Tuition: Members: $130.00, Non-Members: $150.00
Materials: List given upon registration
Evening Class
Dates: Tuesdays, 8 sessions, Sept. 29 – Nov. 17
Times: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
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Morning Class
Dates: Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Nov. 18
Times: 9:30 a.m. - Noon
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