Classes

Winter 2012

Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Art Classes for Children & Adults.

Winter is here and as the rain and dark days discourage outside activities it is a great time to come inside and take an art class.

Please call or email the gallery to reserve a spot.  Printable brochure.

To make it easier for you, many of our classes are offered on an on-going basis.  Join in when your calendar allows, or check the class information to see if the instructor will schedule at your convenience.

Birthday Parties

Call to arrange a perfect birthday party for your budding artist. Our teachers can provide painting, crafts, beading and many other fun projects for groups up to 10. We provide the place, all the materials for the projects and you bring the cake and friends.

Children’s Classes
Our children’s art classes have been incredibly well received, the instructors have taught childrens’ art for many years and students have achieved excellent results.

Art’s Cool!
Vicki Brigden & Jane Gerdon
Dates: Thursdays ** Starting Jan. 12, 3:45 – 5:00 pm
Fee: $16 per class, includes all supplies
Class size: 1 – 12
Ages: 6 & up
It is vital that the student bring clothing that can get dirty. This class is a fun look at many different aspects of art. It is primarily craft oriented. Among other activities, students will be celebrating the holidays through crafts.
**Classes will not be held on the 1st Thursday of the month.**

Oil Painting for Fun
Susy Halverson
Dates: Weds & Thurs. starting Feb. 1 – 2, 3:45 – 5:15 pm
Fee: $12 a class if student has own paint & brushes. $15 a class if student uses Susy’s supplies
Class size: 1 – 12
Ages: 9 & up, or approval by teacher
Beginning Painting for Fun class required for this class or approval by the teacher. This is an open workshop where students work on challenging paintings they choose with Susy’s guidance. Each student works on their own painting with Susy moving around the room giving suggestions to each student as they need help. Problems are solved with Susy asking the students how they would approach the problem and she makes suggestions and gives ideas and praise as is appropriate. Susy’s goal is to have independent thinkers so each person can paint on their own and keep growing as an artist.

Painting and Drawing for Children
Scott McRae
Dates: Tues.** 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Fee: $15 a class
Class size: 1 – 12
Ages: 7 – 12
Students will start by learning basics in drawing including using shapes, shading, and design. They will begin painting by using black and white paint to learn shading. The next step is to do a monochromatic painting using a color of their choice with the addition of black and white. Once mastering these skills they can begin making more colorful paintings using a wide range of color based on color theory information. Students can use subject matter of their choice or use subject matter brought by the instructor.
**Classes will not be held on the 1st Tuesday of the month.**

Adult & Children Classes

Drawing and Painting
Lorena Birk
Date: Fridays by appointment between 4:45 – 7:00pm
Fee: $15 per session
Ages: Children and young adults
A list a materials for the first class will be available Paints for the first painting will be available, with
discussion on the student getting their own set (what to look for, tips for use, etc.) Class time will be spent learning about different mediums and how to apply them. Student will grow at their own speed with tips and tricks on how to draw. The primary medium will be charcoal, followed by forays into pencil techniques, pen and ink, and once the student has progressed sufficiently, an attempt at an oil painting. The focus will be animals and anatomy, with tidbits on the natural history of the subject chosen. Specialities include elephants, horses, whales and dolphins, dragons, and cats. Please wear clothing that can get dirty: charcoal, ink, and paint can get very messy!

Adult Classes

Painting for Fun
Susy Halverson
Dates: Weds. Starting Feb. 1, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Fee: $15 a class if student has own paint & brushes, $20 a class if student uses Susy’s supplies
Class size: 1 – 12
Ages: High School through Adult
All experience levels welcome. Susy meets each painter at their own level and is very happy to help the person who has always been interested but never had the chance to paint. She will start at the basics and you will have a nice painting from the very beginning. If you are experienced but need a boost, Susy is able to help you at any level. The paint Susy uses is water miscible oil paint and is very low odor. Many people have quit painting because of the odor and this is made for those people and it is easy to clean up. So come and have fun with Susy and her wonderful paint.

Adult Painting and Drawing
Scott McRae
Dates: Thurs. 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Fee: $20 per lesson
Class size: 1 – 6
Ages: High School through Adult
Students can work toward using watercolor or acrylic paints (water-based paint). Students will learn to draw objects in a three dimensional manner including shading and learn to compose pleasing compositions. Creating values and form while painting will also be taught. To learn to use colors that work well together, there will be the use of the color wheel in class. Students will work from black and white painting, monochromatic painting, and then more colorful works.