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Beginning Watercolor  

Learn everything you need to know to get started in this exciting medium. It's also a great class for the experienced painter wishing an efficient transition to transparent watercolor. Jim has a structured approach and his "follow-along" demonstrations include wet-into-wet painting, gradation, color theory, correction techniques, and "right-brain" painting philosophy. Check his website (www.jpedersen.com) for supply list and optional art supply kit. Call Jim at 720-251-3525 for more information.

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 7 sessions; starting 10/17/2017, ending 12/19/2017 ; Class Skip Dates : (No class on 11/14/2017, 11/21/2017, 11/28/2017)

Tuition: $195.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : 1040 Dellwood Ave Studios Location : 
  1040 Dellwood Ave Studios.

Room :  studio

Instructor : Jim Pedersen 

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Botanical Art in Watercolor 

Take a fun and easy approach to the detailed and realistic illustrations of botanical art. Just like a botanical artist, you will use plant observation, drawing, color mixing and watercolor painting to bring your flower and fruit models to life. You will also delve into paint washes, light sources and shadows. No prior experience is necessary. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 5 sessions; starting 9/16/2017, ending 10/14/2017

Tuition: $125.00

Materials Cost: $10.00

Location : Linda's Home Studio Location : 
  Linda's Home Studio.

Room :  Lindas home studio

Instructor : Linda Roth 

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Calligraphy Script With Pointed Pen 

Using a pointed steel nib, produce an elegant style of lettering characterized by both thick and thin strokes typical of the Copperplate script. This calligraphic writing harkens back to 16th century English round hand writing masters that used copper plate engravings to print their work. Please bring a pointed pen nib such as Gillott 404, Zebra G, Nikko G or similar nib, an oblique penholder, Higgins Eternal Ink and gum arabic (optional). Instructor will share gum arabic and provide practice papers. Contact instructor for more information.

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; 6 sessions; starting 9/19/2017, ending 10/24/2017

Tuition: $195.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : KUMON Math and Reading Center Location : 
  KUMON Math and Reading Center.

Room :  building

Instructor : Marita McDonough 

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Create a Logo for Yourself or Business 

Design an iconic logo that captures the identity of your business or yourself. Choose anything you would like to brand – your company, band, team or products. Starting with your name or business name, you will use the four sessions to develop your original brand logo. Please bring tracing paper, pencil (5B - 8B), eraser and graph paper. A $5 materials fee is payable to instructor.

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; 4 sessions; starting 10/17/2017, ending 11/7/2017

Tuition: $119.00

Materials Cost: $5.00

Location : Southern Hills Middle Location : 
  Southern Hills Middle.

Room :  277

Instructor : Fuki Funakoshi 

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Drawing 101 

Drawing is a wonderful pastime once you learn the skills and get over the fear of failure. This class is for anyone who wishes to learn to draw and is held in a safe and encouraging space. Kathleen will take you through the sequential steps necessary for success. We'll cover seeing, contour drawing and shading and you will  learn a variety of ways to use a pencil for drawing and seeing. Come join us in this joyful journey into the craft of drawing! Please bring 2B and 6B pencils, white paper, and an eraser to class. 

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 4 sessions; starting 10/11/2017, ending 11/1/2017

Tuition: $159.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : Art Garage Location : 
  Art Garage.

Room :  Art room

Instructor : Kathleen Johns 

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Drawing 201 

Drawing is a wonderful pastime that can change how you see the world. If you have learned the basics of drawing and would like to hone your skills, then this class is for you. We'll review and practice the techniques studied in Drawing 101 and dive deeper into the study of seeing and rendering value. Come join Kathleen in a safe and supportive environment as you explore the exciting world of drawing! Please bring 2B and 6B pencils, eraser and white paper to class.

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; 4 sessions; starting 11/7/2017, ending 12/5/2017 ; Class Skip Dates : (No class on 11/21/2017)

Tuition: $159.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : Art Garage Location : 
  Art Garage.

Room :  studio

Instructor : Kathleen Johns 

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Drawing for People Who Think They Can't 

Uncover the drawing talent that lies right below the tips of your fingers! The ability to draw is common to everyone, not just the “gifted." What enables one to draw well is the ability to see well. Learn to see the basic abstract elements of shape, then discover how to turn these abstractions into drawings. In the process, we will cover positive and negative space, contour drawing, composition, and design. Be prepared to have fun and be surprised at what you can draw! 

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM; starting 10/14/2017, ending 10/14/2017

Tuition: $95.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : Chuck Ceraso's Studio Location : 
  Chuck Ceraso's Studio.

Room :  Chucks Studio

Instructor : Chuck Ceraso 

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Expressive Landscape Painting 

Paint landscapes in a style that is direct, expressive and spontaneous - a manner that invites a whole array of sensory experience. We'll be exploring using mindfulness, journaling, and preparatory paintings that encourage freedom and new paradigms in perspectives. Emphasis is not only on simplifying shapes and patterns in nature, but moreover, on our direct sensory response to the natural world. Students may use acrylics or oils. All levels of experience are welcome and basic painting techniques will be demonstrated. Email the instructor at: terrellminton@yahoo.com for a complete supply list.

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM; 6 sessions; starting 9/19/2017, ending 10/24/2017

Tuition: $275.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : Platt Middle Location : 
  Platt Middle.

Room :  Art room 507

Instructor : Terrell Minton 

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Painting 101 

There is something so satisfying and grounding when painting, especially when you know the tricks of the craft. This painting class will take you through the how-tos for successful acrylic painting. We will learn the basic approaches for planning, including color mixing, basic color theory, brush control and edge awareness. Join us in this joyful journey into the art of acrylic painting. Bring canvas paper or panels to class. A $15 materials fee is payable to instructor for other supplies.

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 4 sessions; starting 11/13/2017, ending 12/11/2017 ; Class Skip Dates : (No class on 11/20/2017)

Tuition: $159.00

Materials Cost: $15.00

Location : Art Garage Location : 
  Art Garage.

Room :  studio

Instructor : Kathleen Johns 

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Painting Like the Impressionists: The Art of Color Seeing 

Using the principles of Impressionism, you will learn how to paint the effects of form, atmosphere, and light through the art of color seeing (the effects of light and how to capture them). Students will start with a simple exercise first designed by Charles Hawthorne and Henry Hensche, which has been used successfully for more than 100 years to facilitate the ability to paint like Monet. This workshop will change the way you see the world and is for all levels, from beginner to professional. Email the instructor at: chuckceraso@chuckceraso.com for a supply list.

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM; starting 11/11/2017, ending 11/11/2017

Tuition: $95.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : Chuck Ceraso's Studio Location : 
  Chuck Ceraso's Studio.

Room :  Studio

Instructor : Chuck Ceraso 

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Paintings of Animals and People: Contour Drawing and Watercolor 

Learn techniques for drawing and painting people and animals from photographs. We will learn contour drawing from the inside out starting with the human or animal eye; then we will learn how to draw the shapes of the head using the eye for proportion and measurement. After that, we will paint and learn to mix colors on paper instead of the palette. There will be plenty of time for individual attention and critiques of your work.

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM; 7 sessions; starting 10/5/2017, ending 11/16/2017

Tuition: $210.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : Lafayette Public Library Location : 
  Lafayette Public Library.

Room :  N/A

Instructor : Alice Carol 

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Portrait Painting 

Beginners and experienced portrait painters are welcome in this class!  Let's look at a brief history of portrait painting and then dive right in with expressive and descriptive portraits of the live model.  This class will be an exploration of different ingredients of portraiture from technique to the personal, unique expressions of individual personalities of both the painter and the subject.  We'll have fun with the vast range of styles and choices that this particular art form presents! Students may use either acrylics or oils. Please note the materials list needed for class.  A $30 materials fee is payable to instructor at first class for live model cost.  

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM; 6 sessions; starting 10/11/2017, ending 11/15/2017

Tuition: $275.00

Materials Cost: $30.00

Location : Platt Middle Location : 
  Platt Middle.

Room :  Art Room 507

Instructor : Terrell Minton 

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