April - June 2023 Classes
Children's June Monthly Art Class - Keith Haring Figures
Saturday, June 17th • 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
Ages 7 – 18 years
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Wednesday, June 14th
$15 Members; $18 Non-Members
Supplies included
Keith Haring was an American artist whose pop art emerged from the New York City graffiti culture in the 1980's. He's known for colorful, cartoon, doodle-like figures and symbols. We'll learn more about this unique artist and re-create our own Haring style figures.
Exaggeration & Expression - An Introduction to Caricature Drawing
Monday, April 17th
Choose 1:30 - 4:00 PM
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6:00 - 8:30 PM
Instructor: Karen Thurlow
Ages 12 - Adult
$25 Members; $30 Non-Members
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Friday, April 14th
Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by this date.
Man has been making funny drawings since the beginning of time. This is your chance to try your luck at drawing a caricature of someone you know. If you are not ready for that, pick a photo of a celebrity you like. You do not need to be an accomplished artist to succeed in this class.
All supplies will be furnished, but if you have a favorite sketch book, bring it. Bring some photos of people or yourself that you might want to draw as a caricature.
Watercolor Workshop Series
This series of 6 watercolor classes will be offered every other month throughout 2023.
Saturdays • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Instructor: Telagio Baptista
January 21 – Experience the Excitement of Painting Loose
Create a new life in your images, by staying loose! Learn how to overcome overthinking, step out of your comfort zone and let it flow with luminous colors.
March 18 – Delve into Painting your Favorite Pet
Here is an opportunity to paint a pet portrait in watercolor that you will treasure forever! You will learn how to create an artistic watercolor of your pet, how to blend, how to paint pet hair and more. Bring several photos to choose from (B&W and full-color, 8-1/2"x11" or larger on bond paper.)
May 13 – The Joy of Realistic Portrait Painting
July 8 – A Thrilling Journey into Atmospheric Adventure
September 16 – An Eye-Opening Look into Landscape Painting
November 4 – Experience the Use of Cool vs. Warm Colors
REGISTRATION DEADLINES: The Wednesday before each workshop
All skill levels welcome
Pricing discounts available dependent upon the number of classes registered for (Members & Non-Members):
Member Pricing
$65 each class
$130 for 2 classes of choice
$175 (10% off) for 3 classes of choice
$240 for 4 classes of choice
$305 for 5 classes of choice
$330 (15% off) for all 6 classes
Non-Member Pricing
$75 each class
$150 for 2 classes of choice
$202 (10% off) for 3 classes of choice
$277 for 4 classes of choice
$352 for 5 classes of choice
$382 (15% off) for all 6 classes
MATERIALS LIST:
Photos: Bring several to choose from - B&W and full color on bond paper to transfer • Pencil (any H) and Kneaded eraser • Paint: Color options are open; use what you have • Brushes: Round, Flat, Filbert, and Mop • Board: Thin plywood, gatorboard, or cooking sheet to tape watercolor paper • Paper: 10x14 140-300lb cold press • Transfer paper: Sally's artist' graphite paper • Palette: plastic or porcelain plate • Tape: 1/2" artist or masking tape • Paper towels or rag cloths • Water containers • Drink and snack
Metal Sculpture Workshop
Saturday, May 6th • 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Teri Martens
Ages 8 – Adult
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Thursday, May 4th
$95 Members; $115 Non-Members
Fee includes all materials & finish welding
Experience the fun of using found and scrap metal to create a piece of sculpture in this workshop. Teri has been a metal sculptor since 2010 and she will help you design a small sculpture using scrap metal that you’ll find in the bins & boxes she brings to class. You’ll discover a new way to create as you learn to let the materials guide you in your design.
A snug pair of gloves is a class requirement as some of the metal will have sharp edges. The $95 class fee includes all materials and finish welding. Teri will complete the welding in her studio and return the pieces in a few weeks. Photos of completed pieces will be posted on Teri’s website, martensmetaldesign.com (picture is an examples of student work).
Children’s May Monthly Art Class - Andy Warhol Flowers
Saturday, May 20th • 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
Ages 7-18 years
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Wednesday, May 17th
$15 Members; $18 Non-Members
All supplies included
Join us as we explore the world of pop artist Andy Warhol. We will learn about the pop art movement, and Warhol's unique style of painting and printmaking. We will try our hand at re-creating our own colorful and exciting POP ART flowers!
Children’s April Monthly Art Class - Amazing Bubbles!
Saturday, April 15th • 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
Ages 7 – 18 years
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Wednesday, April 12th
$15 Members; $18 Non-Members
Supplies included
Who doesn't love BUBBLES! They're amazing because you can see the rainbow inside of them, yet you can still see through them! In this class, we'll learn what makes this process happen, and learn the history of bubbles. Using colored pencils and pastels, we'll create our own realistic bubble drawings.
Children's Art Class - Painted Flower Pots
Monday, April 10th • 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Maxine Turner
Ages 6 – 13 years
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Friday, April 5th
$15 Members; $18 Non-Members
Looking for a great Mother’s Day Gift? Students will choose their own colors to design and paint a colorful flower pot. A sealant coating will be applied by the instructor and pots can be picked up after April 17th. All supplies included.