MONDAY
Illustration Techniques in Oil     Joseph Schultz  more info about Joe Schultz
Break the traditional rules of oil painting on canvas and learn techniques used by top illustrators. .Discover new ways to approach
your subject matter as you turn your photos into beautiful paintings. Work with an award-winning artist who has 35 years of
experience in illustration. Supply list provided.

9am - Noon      Jan 14, 21,  28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 3    8 wks    $120/member $140/nonmember

Open Studio – Any Media & Still-Life
Tired of working alone? Tired of the distractions at home? Consider coming to Studio Arts for studio time. Work on your own in the
company of other artists. Network and learn from each other. Still-Life Studio -Artists may set up their own still-life settings without the
need to dismantle them in between work sessions. Artists will have access to studio equipment (easels, lights, taborets, props, fabric)
and storage space. All level of skills welcome.

1pm to 9pm
Open Studio fees can be as little as $4.50 per 3-hr session. Click here for details


Life Drawing Open Studio     Adham Halsaver (monitor)
While not a formally instructed class, this open studio is an opportunity to draw from a nude model. Using the traditional approach to
figure drawing, the night begins with gestures and ends with a long pose. Participants may work in any medium including oil. All levels
of skill welcome.

Monday night throughout the year.          7pm – 10pm  Model fee is $8/member $12/nonmember
Open Studio fees can be as little as $4.50 per 3-hr session  Click here for details
TUESDAY
Calligraphy        Anne Binder  www.annebinder.org
The art of hand lettering isn't dead! Put aside the keyboard and put a 'tool' in your hands. Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing.
Students will begin working with a uniquely designed Parallel Pen to create the elegant letters known as Italic. Supply fee approx $20.

10am - Noon      Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19    6 wks   $60/member $80/nonmember

Everyone Can Learn to Draw     Leslie Straniero
This structured class will teach the essential skills needed to draw. Each class will have exercises related to a specific topic.
Exercises include line and gesture drawings, three different approaches to sight measuring as well as learning about line variation,
value, and ways to give work a three-dimensional quality. Handouts, demos, and looking at great art are all part of this class.
Working from life, you will improve your confidence and be less dependent on photos. This is a great class to take before painting.

Note: Class begins on Jan 22  1pm - 4pm      Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11     8 wks      $120/member $140/nonmember

Open Studio – Any Media & Still-Life
Tired of working alone? Tired of the distractions at home? Consider coming to Studio Arts for studio time. Work on your own in the
company of other artists. Network and learn from each other. Still-Life Studio - Artists may set up their own still-life settings without
the need to dismantle them in between work sessions. Artists will have access to studio equipment (easels, lights, taborets, props,
fabric) and storage space. All level of skills welcome.

1pm to 9pm
Open Studio fees can be as little as $4.50 per 3-hr session. Click here for details

Creative Writing      Mike Amato  more info about Mike Amato
A workshop for those beyond the fundamentals of grammar. This is a workshop for those who are writing, but wish to improve. We
learn from each other in the process of transforming the raw material of everyday life into well-crafted poetry, short stories or
personal essays. The atmosphere is informal and friendly.

7pm - 9pm       Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26  7 wks    $70/member $90/nonmember

Painting For Beginners Leslie Straniero, BFA
This structured class is designed for the ultimate beginner. The first class will discuss how to use the materials for oil painting.
Brushes, knives, mediums,
canvas will be discussed. There will be exercises on applying paint, mixing colors, value studies, and progress to copy a great master
painting. Students will learn how to paint simple forms -- box, cylinder, cone,sphere and then move on to a simple still life, time
permitting. Slides and handouts. Beginners only!

Note: Class begins on Jan 22   6pm-9pm Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4, 11   8 wks    $120 member/$140 non member
THURSDAY

Drawing and Painting         David Allen  more info about Dave Allen
In a relaxed  and informal atmosphere, every skill level, (beginner to accomplished artist), may work in the medium of their choice
including oil paint, watercolor, pastel, pencil, acrylic. Participants may work from photographs or from life. The classroom atmosphere
is casual but the intent to make real art is genuine. Participants will receive as much or as little instruction as they desire.

10am -1pm     Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6    8 wks      $120/member $140/nonmember


Draw and Paint from Photographs               Tom Tooley   more info about Tom Tooley
Instruction focuses on rendering images of your choice in the medium you most feel comfortable using. The techniques necessary to
create a painting or drawing using a photograph as the reference is given special attention. Students should have some experience
in the medium they choose to work with.
Winter 2008 –Thursday   6pm - 9pm      Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6                          $120/member $140/nonmember

Open Studio – Any Media & Still-Life
Tired of working alone? Tired of the distractions at home? Consider coming to Studio Arts for studio time. Work on your own in the
company of other artists. Network and learn from each other. Still-life - Artists may set up their own still-life settings without the need
to dismantle them in between work sessions. Artists will have access to studio equipment (easels, lights, taborets, props, fabric) and
storage space. All level of skills welcome.

1pm to 9pm
Open Studio fees can be as little as $4.50 per 3-hr session. Click here for details
FRIDAY
Landscape Painting with Pastels                    Catherine McCormick  more info about Cathy McCormick
Learn the ins and outs of soft pastels while creating lively landscapes. Beginners and advanced students will receive individual
attention and critiques in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere

930am-noon            Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Mar  7            $100/member $120/nonmember

People Painters Open Studio    
Join a group of passionate artists who love to paint people. The entire session is spent on the same pose with a clothed model
allowing plenty of time for a more complete study. The lighting, background, and pose are set up with great care. Some artists bring
lunch and stay for the whole day, other stay for half a day. Draw or paint in the medium of your choice. There is no instruction, but a
monitor is in class to keep it running smoothly. Please arrive ½ hour early so we can start on time at 9:30am and 1pm.

Open Studio is on every Friday   
Morning Session - 930am-1230pm      Lunch - 1230pm-1pm   Afternoon Session - 1pm to 4pm
Participants share the model fee.
Open studio charge can be as little as $4.50 per session  Click here for details

Portrait Painting                    David Allen   more info about Dave Allen
A portrait from life may be the richest subject to paint - from a technical, psychological, and practical standpoint. Designed for oil
painters, all mediums are welcome in the class. A live model is used and participants share the cost of the model’s fee.

7pm - 10pm           Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Mar 7            8 wks              $120/member $140/nonmember*
*Plus share of model fee (usually $5-$8 per class)
SATURDAY
Block Printing       David Allen  more info about Dave Allen
Linoleum block printing is a cheap and easy way to make a genuine print that can be reproduced over and over. The process
requires cutting a picture into a linoleum block with special knives and then inking the block and printing the image on paper. This is
a low-tech class, but the principals are the same as with the most sophisticated printing.

10am - Noon      Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 1, (skip Mar 8), 15                      $80/member $100/nonmember

Draw and Paint from Photographs               Tom Tooley   more info about Tom Tooley
Instruction focuses on rendering images of your choice in the medium you most feel comfortable using. The techniques necessary to
create a painting or drawing using a photograph as the reference is given special attention. Students should have some experience
in the medium they choose to work with.
10am to 1pm   Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 1, (skip Mar 8), 15      8 wks       $120/member $140/nonmember

Open Studio – Any Media & Still-Life
Tired of working alone? Tired of the distractions at home? Consider coming to Studio Arts for studio time. Work on your own in the
company of other artists. Network and learn from each other. Still-life -Artists may set up their own still-life settings without the need
to dismantle them in between work sessions. Artists will have access to studio equipment (easels, lights, taborets, props, fabric) and
storage space. All level of skills welcome.

Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm  Please call the Friday before to register
Open Studio fees can be as little as $4.50 per 3-hr session.   Click here for details


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Classes for Adults

Winter 2008    January 14- March 15, 2008
Hours -
Mon              3pm to 6pm
Tues-Fri      10am to 6pm
Sat & Sun    By appt  
SUNDAY
Open Studio – Still-Life (any media)
Tired of working alone? Tired of the distractions at home? Consider coming to Studio Arts for studio time. Work on your own in the
company of other artists. Network and learn from each other. Still-life -Artists may set up their own still-life settings without the need
to dismantle them in between work sessions. Artists will have access to studio equipment (easels, lights, taborets, props, fabric) and
storage space. All level of skills welcome.

Sundays from 1pm to 4pm  Please call the Friday before to register
Open Studio fees can be as little as $4.50 per 3-hr session.    Click here for details
WEDNESDAY
Watercolor Exploration    Howard Scott  more info about Howard Scott
This class gives the beginning and experienced watercolor student the opportunity to work with a variety of techniques including wet
– on wet, dry brush, and washes. Color mixing is also covered. Participants can expect to complete a painting during each session.

10am - 1pm     Jan  16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 5   8 wks   $120/member $140/nonmember

Portrait Drawing & Painting     Bob Williams
Learn how to capture the nuances of portraiture using a live model. Work under the direction of an experienced instructor in the
medium of your choice: pastels, oils, graphite, and charcoal. Participants share the cost of the model fee.

1pm - 4pm      Feb 6, 13, 20, skip 27, Mar 5,12    5 wks    $75/member $95/nonmember

Open Studio – Any Media, Still-Life and Portrait
Tired of working alone? Tired of the distractions at home? Consider coming to Studio Arts for studio time. Work on your own in the
company of other artists. Network and learn from each other.

Still-Life -Artists may set up their own still-life settings without the need to dismantle them in between work sessions. Artists will have
access to studio equipment (easels, lights, taborets, props, fabric) and storage space. All level of skills welcome.

Portrait - Beginning Feb 6- Bob will also serve as monitor to those who can paint on their own but want to share in the cost of a
live model to paint/practice portraits.

1pm to 9pm
Open Studio fees can be as little as $4.50 per 3-hr session. Click here for details

Basic Drawing                David Allen  more info about Dave Allen
This basic drawing class will introduce the foundations necessary for rendering perspective, proportion, lines, texture, and tone.
Beginners as well as other skill levels are welcome to participate.

6pm - 9pm      Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 5   8 wks      $80/member $100/nonmember