DRAWING AND PAINTING WITH PASTELS
instructor: Gage Opdenbrouw
level: beginning and continuing artists
location: Carousel Room

Experience the immediacy of drawing, with all the sumptuous richness of color you associate with painting. This is the unique essence of pastel. Different approaches from immediate, lively sketches, to highly developed paintings will be encouraged, and instruction will include basic color theory and other fundamental drawing and painting principles, as well as information on materials and lots of individual feedback.

class information: 8 weeks
Wednesday | 10:30am-1:30pm | 4/8-5/27 code: GO1-F

fee:
$127 payable to FOSAS

Focus is on instruction in Chinese style watercolor painting techniques. Demonstrations and personal critiques by the instructor help students master this age-old medium. Students will be responsible for acquiring personal painting supplies (approximately $50). Materials list provided upon registration.

special note: You may drop-in this class for $12 per class if space allows. If you do not have any Chinese brush painting supplies, you may purchase a brush and rice paper from instructor for $10.

class information: 2 sections, 10 weeks each
Monday | 10am-12pm | 3/30-6/8 (no class 5/25) | code: MF1-F | Jewelry Room

Tuesday | 10am-12pm | 3/31-6/2 | code: MF2-F | Glass Room
fee: $100 payable to FOSAS

Come experience drawing from a live model. Class is self-directed, each week focusing on a different part of the anatomy. Critiques of student work made upon request to the instructor. Emphasis is on gesture poses, short poses, ending with 20 minute poses. Please bring paper and drawing materials to class.

special note: You may drop in on this class if space allows. Drop in fee is $15. Enrolled students receive priority seating.

class information: 2 sections, 10 weeks each
Tuesday | 1:30-4:30pm | 3/31-6/2 | code: LD1
Tuesday | 7-10pm | 3/31-6/2 | code: LD2
fees: 2 checks, $53 payable to SFR&P, $65 payable to FOSAS (model)
location: Carousal Room

Explore different modes to stimulate and enhance creativity. Access your consciousness; the inner landscape of the mind as well the outer world and landscape of nature. You will learn a variety of sources to inspire imagery. We will pursue the mystery of creation using space, dreams, movement, guided imagery, meditation, music, color and other modes to discover the expression of your inner life. The power of these modes will increase a greater fluid process in your creativity. We will focus on the natural world, realism, as well, the abstract in nature,

Basic material is watercolor itself or with colored pencils. We may include other materials you have already. No experience is necessary, only your desire to engage in the mystery of the creative process. Material list provided upon registration.

class information: 2 session, 9 weeks each
Wednesday | 10:15am-1:15pm | 4/8-6/3 | Glass Studio | code: VK1-F
Thursday | 6:30-9:30pm | 4/9-6/4 | Jewelry Studio | code: VK2-F
fee: $143 payable to FOSAS (drop-ins available for $18/class if space allows. Checks only)

Designed for self-directed students who are interested in expanding the boundaries of their current work. This seminar is for individuals working in flat or three dimensions in a single medium or combining several. Ideal projects include collage and assemblage. A class discussion and topic will be highlighted weekly along with individual critiques and studio time. Possible topics include recycled materials, contemporary art and miniatures. Students will be asked to bring their own supplies and projects to discuss and work on during class time. Advanced Mosaics students welcome. No oil paint please. No storage area is available so artwork must be portable.

class information: 5 weeks
Monday | 6:30pm-9:30pm | 5/4-6/8 (no class 5/25) | code: MMS
fee: $65 payable to SFR&P & $15 payable to FOSAS
location: Glass Room

Missed the basics along the way? This class offers a simple overview of watercolor materials and techniques. We will take time to create a custom designed palette for each student after experimenting with a variety of pigments. We will look at new colors that have recently been developed that produce beautiful rich granulation.

In addition, we will explore the 12 basic watercolor edges and learn to use frisket to mask off areas for dramatic contrasts. Collecting samples from the park, we will combine pen and ink with watercolors to create botanical studies. Material list provided upon registration.

class information: 2 sections, 8 weeks each
Tuesday | 6:30-9:30pm | 4/14-6/2 | code: MH1-F | Jewelry Room
Thursday | 10:15am-1:15pm | 4/16-6/4 | code: MH2-F | Glass Room
fees: $127 payable to FOSAS / $10 payable to Mary Harden

Designed for absolute beginners and those wishing to improve their painting skills. Anyone who can hold a pencil can learn to draw with some degree of proficiency. With your commitment, you can and will! Drawing skills are essential to all artists, be it ceramics, glass or painting. Primary emphasis is on seeing, using right-brain techniques. Materials list given at first class.

class information: 9 weeks
Fridays | 12:30-3:30pm | 4/3-6/5 | code: ECD
fee: 2 separate checks: $85 payable to SFR&P (Adults) / $35 payable to SFR&P (Youth)
$28 or $33 payable to FOSAS (oper.) (FOSAS members $28 / all others $33)
location: Carousal Room

Learn the art of china painting! This class offers begining students an introduction to paints and practices and instruction in technique. Continuing students have a chance to work on individual projects and perhaps pick-up some helpful hints!

class information: 10 weeks
Thursdays | 10:15am-1:15pm | 4/2-6/4 | code: CP-F
fee: $60 payable to FOSAS
Location: Carousel Room