| DRAWING | DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS (DR-1) | | All Levels | | Emily Sloan | | SATURDAY, 9:45 AM | | April 10 - June 12 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $5 materials + $0 other fees |
| This fun, hands-on class will focus on the fundamentals of drawing, with tailored instruction to strengthen your individual skill set. Students will focus on the fundamentals of "seeing: gauging accurate proportions, correct foreshortening,using negative space, seeing angles,etc. Students will also focus on the basics "mark-making, line variation,lost and found edges, searching lines, tone variation, gradation, wrapping lines around form, etc. By the end of this class students will be able to draw what they see more accurately and beautifully!
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| | DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS (DR-2) | | All Levels | | Andrea Canalito | | TUESDAY, 1:00 PM | | April 6 - June 8 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
| This fun, hands-on class will focus on the fundamentals of drawing, with tailored instruction to strengthen your individual skill set. Students will focus on the fundamentals of "seeing: gauging accurate proportions, correct foreshortening,using negative space, seeing angles,etc. Students will also focus on the basics "mark-making, line variation,lost and found edges, searching lines, tone variation, gradation, wrapping lines around form, etc. By the end of this class students will be able to draw what they see more accurately and beautifully!
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| | BASIC DRAWING AND COMPOSITION (DR-3) | | All Levels | | Polly Liu | | MONDAY, 9:00 AM | | April 5 - June 14 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
| Students are introduced to the classical style of drawing and composition. Students will develop a comprehension of the elements of art and the principles of design including the use of movement and rhythm, proportion,balance, unity, and variety. Students will learn basic drawing methods such as contour and gesture as well as shading techniques and one point perspective. | 
| | FIGURE DRAWING IN CHARCOAL (DR-4) | | All Levels | | Hagit Barkai | | WEDNESDAY, 1:00 PM | | April 7 - June 9 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
| This course is intended to provide the student with the technical information necessary to draw the human figure convincingly in various positions. This is an essential course for any student who is interested in transitioning from drawing to painting in oils/acrylics or pastels, and those who seek to understand the role of the figure in traditional and contemporary art. Exercises are designed to stimulate seeing the figure in its entirety and apply methods of measurement that allow the student to manipulate the visual information with knowledge and confidence.
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| | CLASSICAL FIGURE DRAWING (DR-5) | | Intermediate | | Polly Liu | | TUESDAY, 9:00 AM | | April 6 - June 8 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
| Model fee due first day of class, fee varies by class size. Students are introduced to the French Atelier training to draw the human figure accurately. The method of "sight size, a fundamental scale system, is used to reproduce the figure accurately. Students work from a live model focusing on outline, proportion, shadow, shape, and value.
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| JEWELRY | JEWELRY (J-1) | | All Levels | | Mary Katherine Rogers | | MONDAY, 6:30 PM | | April 5 - May 24 | | $260 members / $295 non-members + $35 materials + $0 other fees |
| Jewelry construction techniques including: piercing, drilling, soldering, riveting, forging, reticulation, and roller printing, as well as hydraulic forming. Advanced topics may include granulation, jewelry rendering,and blanking. A strong emphasis on problem solving helps students develop a personal design vocabulary, while the multi-level class allows new students to see a variety of advanced techniques and application. Individualized instruction allows students to progress at their own pace. | 
| | JEWELRY IN METAL CLAY I (J-2) | | All Levels | | Ann Rush | | TUESDAY, 6:00 PM | | April 6 - May 4 | | $185 members / $220 non-members + $25 materials + $0 other fees |
| Class size is limited to 10. (Material/supply costs for beginners will be over $100, but many of the materials are re-usable.) Learn the techniques associated with producing Fine Silver jewelry, from Art Clay Silver. Each metal clay technique will be introduced and reinforced with the purpose of empowering the student to construct and complete jewelry or wearable art from his or her own designs. As each technique is covered, variations of the technique will be discussed to allow the students maximum design freedom. Each student will have the opportunity to complete 3-5 pieces of Fine Silver (otherwise known as .999) jewelry. These jewelry pieces may be of a students personal design, or students may choose to follow the technique sheets provided with the classes.Participants will have the opportunity to work with the following techniques: rolling, coil rolling, trimming, joining, hollow form-building, bezel setting, finish work, firing, texturing, doming, carving, and many more.
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| | JEWELRY IN METAL CLAY II (J-3) | | All Levels | | Ann Rush | | TUESDAY, 6:00 PM | | May 11 - June 8 | | $185 members / $220 non-members + $25 materials + $0 other fees |
| Class size is limited to 10. (Material/supply costs for beginners will be over $100, but many of the materials are re-usable.) Learn the techniques associated with producing Fine Silver jewelry, from Art Clay Silver. Each metal clay technique will be introduced and reinforced with the purpose of empowering the student to construct and complete jewelry or wearable art from his or her own designs. As each technique is covered, variations of the technique will be discussed to allow the students maximum design freedom. Each student will have the opportunity to complete 3-5 pieces of Fine Silver (otherwise known as .999) jewelry. These jewelry pieces may be of a students personal design, or students may choose to follow the technique sheets provided with the classes.Participants will have the opportunity to work with the following techniques: rolling, coil rolling, trimming, joining, hollow form-building, bezel setting, finish work, firing, texturing, doming, carving, and many more. | 
| | JEWELRY IN METAL CLAY I AND II (J-4) | | All Levels | | Ann Rush | | TUESDAY, 6:00 PM | | April 6 - June 8 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $25 materials + $0 other fees |
| Class size is limited to 10. (Material/supply costs for beginners will be over $100, but many of the materials are re-usable.) Learn the techniques associated with producing Fine Silver jewelry, from Art Clay Silver. Each metal clay technique will be introduced and reinforced with the purpose of empowering the student to construct and complete jewelry or wearable art from his or her own designs. As each technique is covered, variations of the technique will be discussed to allow the students maximum design freedom. Each student will have the opportunity to complete 3-5 pieces of Fine Silver (otherwise known as .999) jewelry. These jewelry pieces may be of a students personal design, or students may choose to follow the technique sheets provided with the classes.Participants will have the opportunity to work with the following techniques: rolling, coil rolling, trimming, joining, hollow form-building, bezel setting, finish work, firing, texturing, doming, carving, and many more.
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| | ADVANCED JEWELRY IN METAL CLAY (J-5) | | Intermediate | | Ann Rush | | THURSDAY, 6:00 PM | | April 8 - June 10 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $25 materials + $0 other fees |
| Class size is limited to10. Students build on techniques learned in Jewelry in Metal Clay. Students design and produce Fine Silver jewelry from Art Clay Silver. Each metal clay technique will be reinforced with the purpose of empowering the student to construct and complete jewelry or wearable art from his or her own designs. Variations of each fundamental technique will be discussed to allow the students maximum design freedom. Each student will have the opportunity to complete 3-5 pieces of Fine Silver (otherwise known as .999) jewelry. These jewelry pieces may be of a students personal design, or students may choose to follow the provided technique sheets. Participants will have the opportunity to work with the following techniques: negative caning, Keum-Boo, advanced slab-building, integrating different materials with metal clay such as enamel & resin, and many other techniques. For students who have working knowledge of metal clay.
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| MIXED MEDIA | PRINTMAKING: FOCUS ON MONOTYPE (MM-1) | | All Levels | | Armando Rodriguez | | THURSDAY, 9:30 AM | | April 8 - June 10 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
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Become acquainted with one of the most painterly methods among the printmaking techniques. Monoprints and monotypes are essentially printed paintings. Although images can be similar, editioning is not possible--no two images can be exactly the same. The Monotype process creates translucency and a quality of light very different from a painting on paper or a print. There is beauty in its spontaneity and combination of printmaking, painting and drawing.
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| | PRONTO PLATE (MM-2) | | All Levels | | B Moss | | SATURDAY, 9:30 AM | | April 10 - June 12 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
| This fundamental printmaking course teaches a simplified version of litho printing. Using flexible, lightweight polyester printing plates, lithographic prints can be made with traditional drawing materials as well as laser-jet printers and xerox copiers. The class will cover black & white and multi-color printing. Students will print at least one original edition during the course of the class. Beginners are welcome.
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| PAINTING | BEGINNING PAINTING (P-1) | | All Levels | | Andrea Canalito | | MONDAY, 6:30 PM | | April 5 - June 14 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
| This fun, hands-on class will focus on the basics of learning how to paint from the ground up. Students will learn how to put together interesting compositions,"sketch with paint, and build on their work to form finished paintings. Students will also be exploring how different types of paint, techniques, and supplies function in order to enhance their work. Students will paint from life to start, and then bring their own ideas to the classroom as fodder for their paintings.
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| | CLASSICAL PORTRAIT PAINTING IN OIL (P-10) | | All Levels | | Polly Liu | | TUESDAY, 12:30 PM | | April 6 - June 8 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
| Model fee due first day of class, fee varies by class size. Students begin painting in "Grisaille - painting executed entirely in monochrome, usually in shades of grey or brown - to eliminate the problems of color and value and to concentrate on accuracy of drawing and the effects of light on the figure. The second part of the class utilizes a limited palette, allowing students to explore and understand the harmony and unity of light. For intermediate to advanced students.
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| | INDOOR / OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE (P-11) | | Intermediate | | Steve Parker | | THURSDAY, 1:00 PM | | April 8 - June 10 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
| Recommended for intermediate students or as a continuation of Landscape into Art. Instructor will give demonstrations and discussion, both in class and during outdoor painting sessions. Learning to make paintings and studies on site is essential to creating a more convincing and expressive landscape. Painting locations will be selected by class consensus. Weather permitting, class will meet outdoors during at least four sessions.
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| | LANDSCAPE INTO ART (P-12) | | Intermediate | | Steve Parker | | TUESDAY, 6:30 PM | | April 6 - June 8 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
| Students learn the essentials of utilizing memory and personal experience to express something interesting and compelling about their subject. Practicing this method, students achieve a unique sense of abstraction, and will see their subject with fresh perspective.Instructor will offer techniques and specific methods to guide students through various technical concerns during painting sessions. Students will be introduced to different oil mediums and their effective use. Class includes informal lectures ranging from painting methods to texts on the inspiration and techniques used by celebrated artists. Given class consensus and pleasant weather, students may paint outdoors. Previous painting experience is recommended.
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| | FUNDAMENTALS OF OIL PAINTING (P-2) | | All Levels | | Cholla | | TUESDAY, 9:30 AM | | April 6 - June 8 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $5 materials + $0 other fees |
| This course involves a careful examination of every component of oil painting,its characteristics and variables. Students will learn the basic physical and chemical aspects of the painting mediums. Students will slowly be introduced to contemporary uses of materials and techniques as they review and experiment with classical oil painting methods.
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| | OIL PAINTING THE EASY METHOD (P-3) | | All Levels | | Ruben Coy | | WEDNESDAY, 1:00 PM | | April 7 - June 9 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
| In this modern method students learn to use oil over acrylic paint. The painting progresses in layers, first in layers of acrylic followed by layers in oil. The simplicity of this method makes this class ideal for the beginner and a boost for the advanced student. Using this technique creates finished paintings with a unique luminosity and a sense of depth. Painting only in acrylic is recommended for the extreme beginner in order to learn layering more quickly.
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| | OIL PAINTING THE EASY METHOD (P-4) | | All Levels | | Ruben Coy | | WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM | | April 7 - June 9 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
| In this modern method students learn to use oil over acrylic paint. The painting progresses in layers, first in layers of acrylic followed by layers in oil. The simplicity of this method makes this class ideal for the beginner and a boost for the advanced student. Using this technique creates finished paintings with a unique luminosity and a sense of depth. Painting only in acrylic is recommended for the extreme beginner in order to learn layering more quickly.
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| | SIMPLY ABSTRACT (P-5) | | All Levels | | Kelly Alison | | TUESDAY, 9:30 AM | | April 6 - June 8 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $50 materials + $0 other fees |
| All materials for this class are provided by the instructor. This class is perfect for beginners and professionals alike. It will teach students about abstract painting by examining the materials and techniques used by well know abstract artists of our time. Each class begins with a brief lecture over a pivotal artist and a technical demonstration. Following the lecture, students will paint a small canvas based on the featured artist. Artists covered will include Jackson Pollock, Barnett Newman, Willem de Kooning, AgnesMartin, Robert Ryman, and Ad Reinhardt. Beginners welcome.
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| | CONTEMPORARY PORTRAIT AND FIGURE (P-6) | | All Levels | | Kelly Alison | | MONDAY, 6:30 PM | | April 5 - June 14 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $50 materials + $0 other fees |
| All materials for this class are provided by the instructor. Working from live figure and portrait models, photocopies and sketches, students will learnto express themselves through the techniques of contemporary masters. The instructor will provide all materials for this mixed media class; a fun survey that will cover artist like Matisse, Picasso, Kahlo, Clemente, Close, and even Ryden. We will learn the process and style of Modernists, Expressionists, Pop Surrealists and Provisionalists, depending on the interest of the class. During the semester students will create several ready to hang professional looking contemporary paintings and will gain the technical knowledge to develop their own personal portrait and figure style. Beginners welcome.
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| | FIGURE PAINTING (P-7) | | All Levels | | Hagit Barkai | | THURSDAY, 6:30 PM | | April 8 - June 10 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
| Students experiment with the classical and contemporary approaches to figure painting. Using live models, students will practice essential principles of painting from observation, such as measuring, achieving tonal balance, mixing colors and building a composition, and will learn how to use them when working from photographs, memory and imagination. Different paintings that deal with the figure will be used in presentations and discussions, from classical realism to contemporary ideas of figurative painting. Students painting in oil, acrylic and color pastels are welcome.
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| | CREATIVE PAINTING (P-8) | | All Levels | | Cholla | | WEDNESDAY, 9:30 AM | | April 7 - June 9 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $5 materials + $0 other fees |
| Students will learn to transpose and work from photos/sketches. Instructor will cover the seven components of any successful painting including color, composition, and texture. Students may use oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, or mixed media. Individual instruction in each material is given as students progress in their preferred style.
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| | ALL ABOUT COLOR (P-9) | | All Levels | | Kelly Alison | | THURSDAY, 9:30 AM | | April 8 - June 10 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $50 materials + $0 other fees |
| All materials for this class are provided by instructor. Through a series of simple exercises, learn everything there is to know about color: temperature, intensity, neutrals, tints, shades, complimentary, and analogous colors. We will study in depth the applications, history, and power of color using avariety of materials. Demonstrations and suggested readings will be included. Beginners welcome.
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| WATERCOLOR | WATERCOLOR (W-1) | | All Levels | | Caroline Graham | | MONDAY, 1:00 PM | | April 5 - June 14 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
| Explore the vibrancy and transparency of this medium. Instructor will emphasize color, design, and contrast. Students will learn to layer and control the pigment, rescue the white paper and still have a spontaneous, fresh-looking result.
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| | WATERCOLOR (W-2) | | All Levels | | Caroline Graham | | WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM | | April 7 - June 9 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
| Explore the vibrancy and transparency of this medium. Instructor will emphasize color, design, and contrast. Students will learn to layer and control the pigment, rescue the white paper and still have a spontaneous, fresh-looking result.
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| | FIGURE IN WATERCOLOR (W-3) | | All Levels | | Cholla | | THURSDAY, 9:30 AM | | April 8 - June 10 | | $310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees |
| Students will be put at ease with figure studies as they learn to "build an accurate and beautiful watercolor painting working directly from a live model. Students will work from draped models and clothed models. This course will provide and demonstrate key ways to improve each students watercolor techniques. Through the fun and relaxed atmosphere of this course, students will gain knowledge, understanding, and tools which will enable them to improve the accuracy of their work.
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