a = a class for adults (ages 13 and older)
Y = A class for youth (ages 12 and younger)
Y/A = A class for both adults and youth


 

ARTS & CRAFTS FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS ART 702
Sharon Orbin

Tuesday, 10a – 11a
Starts: November 9 / Ends: December 14
Registration Deadline: November 4
6-week course
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
Y
For ages 2-5

A fun filled arts and craft class for pre-schoolers. This class is designed for the ability of each individual child to feel successful in their accomplishments. It is about the process of the project and not just the outcome. We will have a different learning theme each week and the projects will correlate with the theme. Each child will progress at his or her own learning level. We will use a wide spectrum of art materials, from paints to markers, to play dough. Each class your child will bring home a variety of fun projects that they created. This class will combine a fun learning experience with arts and crafts.

 THIS CLASS IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.


 

MOSAIC COLLAGE ART 710
David Khalil

Thursday, 6p – 8p

Starts: November 11 / Ends: December 16
6-week course
Registration Deadline: November 9
$75 for members / $83 for non-members*

Y/A
For ages 7 and older

Collage is the art of drawing, cutting and pasting colored papers and other materials to create a work of art. This collage class takes it to a new level, the 3-dimensional level! This class will stress the use of the colored papers and other materials to create an awesome 3-dimensional project. The participants will master the use of sponges, shells, and other materials’ techniques to create awesome 3-dimensional projects.

Materials Fee:

Student will be required to pay an additional materials fee of $15 for foams size 8”X12”, colored hard papers size 8”X12”, glue and past, sponges, shells, pebbles, glass and mosaic tiles, and colored sand.

Required Materials:

Pencils, Markers, Glue and other materials to be incorporated

 


 

ORIENTAL BRUSH PAINTING ART 712
Linda Laird Cox
Monday, 4p - 5p
Starts: November 8 / Ends: December 13
6-week course
Registration Deadline: November 4
$90 for members / $100 for non-members

Y/A
For ages 8 and older

Students will learn to master the basic brushstrokes of Oriental Brush Painting (Sumi-e) and create beautiful brush paintings. This is a meditative art therapy class that will awaken the senses to a new passion for painting. Oriental music will be played throughout the course to enhance tranquility. The painting technique is easy to learn because there are only three brushstrokes. Themes include bamboo, birds, butterflies, lizards, insects and mushrooms. No previous painting experience is required. If you cannot locate supplies in advance, please come to the first class and Ms. Cox will assist you. 

Optional Supplies:

The Sumi-e Book by Yolanda Mayhall

Required Supplies:

An Oriental Bamboo Brush (Medium Size #4 Round), Small Bottle of Sumi-e Ink, 9"x12" pad of newsprint. (If you cannot locate supplies in advance, please come to the first class and Ms. Cox will assist you.

 


 

BASIC ORIGAMI ART 713
Robert J. Corey
Tuesday, 4:30p – 6:30p
Starts: November 9 / Ends: December 14
6-week course
Registration Deadline: November 5
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
Y/A
For ages 10 and older

In this class, students will learn some of the origins of Oriental Origami, how to read and understand Origami diagrams/instructions and how to make the three basic folds in origami as well as variations of those folds.

Required Supplies:

Copy paper, paper cutter, scissors, and glue

 


 

WATERCOLOR PENCILS ART 716
Linda Laird Cox
Monday, 5:30p – 6:30p
Starts: November 8 / Ends: December 13
6-week course
Registration Deadline: November 4
$90 for members / $100 for non-members
Y/A
For ages 8 and older

Watercolor Pencils provides a fun way to learn and paint better than ever. You can create incredible art with watercolor pencils. Discover the versatility and fun of this exciting painting medium. Watercolor pencils are ideal for capturing a range of subjects including landscapes, flowers, still life and pets. All it takes is your imagination and a willingness to experiment.  If you cannot locate supplies I advance, please come to the first class and Ms. Cox will assist you. 

Required Supplies:

Watercolor Pencils with 8-12 Colors (Linda recommends Kimberly Watercolor Pencils by Generals), Pad of Watercolor Paper (90lb.).