The Art Studio

Drawing
Study and practice techniques for drawing realistically in a fun, cooperative atmosphere.  Using pencil and charcoal, explore portraiture, landscape, and still life.  This course is open to all levels of experience from beginning to advanced. (Advanced participants may bring other mediums of their choice.)  All participants are asked to bring their own sketchbook.  Course includes all the basic materials needed for the class.  Please contact instructor Jennie Avila, Jennie@JennieAvila.com, if you have additional questions.
Fee: $110  Materials Fee: $10  Reg Fee: $6   Total: $126
Senior Adult Fee: $66  Materials Fee: $10  Reg Fee: $6  Total: $82
ANE 274 A   Tues   6pm-8pm   July 17 - Aug 14   J Avila   Kepler 105

Visionary Art
Create art of the imagination.  Original to abstract, Da Vinci to Dali, a hands-on study of artistic pursuit in imaginative, spiritual and alternative inspiration.  Spark your creativity by referencing historic masterworks, diverse cultural iconography, dreams, symbols and indigenous designs.  Bring your own sketchbooks and laptops and examples of your favorite fantasty, visionary, surreal, outsider and spiritual art.  Course fee includes basic materials needed.  Please contact the instructor Jennie Avila at Jennie@JennieAvila.com if you have additional questions.
Fee: $110  Material Fee: $10  Reg Fee: $6  Total: $126
Senior Adult Fee: $66  Material Fee: $10  Reg Fee: $6  Total: $82
ANE 275 A   Thurs   6pm-8pm   July 19 - Aug 16   J Avila   Kepler 105

Angels in Glass
This class will focus on the assembly of beveled glass angels.  Session will include foiling and soldering bevels to create free standing angels. No glass cutting involved. Material fee includes bevels, use of tools and all materials needed to complete three angels.
Fee: $50  Material Fee: $45  Reg Fee: $6   Total: $101
ANE 191 L1   Sat   9am-12pm   June 2-16   M Lemen   ATC 105

Previously offered courses

Learn the Heritage Craft of Chair Caning
Learn to repair your rocking chairs, foot stools, and dining room chairs! This course will teach you how to restore these wonderful pieces back to their original woven beauty. You will learn the many hands-on techniques in the weaving process needed to restore the piece back to its original splendor.  You will also have the opportunity to create your own woven seat on a small stool or work on an existing project as a way of learning the chair caning techniques. Reward your children and grandchildren with a hand-woven gift that will last a lifetime! Materials may be purchased from the instructor. Bring a bucket, scissors, towel, measuring tape, pencil, one dozen clothes pins and paper to class.
Fee: $89  Senior Adult Fee: $56

Beading With Becky
Join the fun and excitement of entering The Wonderful World of Beads.  In this class you will learn to create jewelry from an array of semi-precious gemstones, seed beads, wire, and cabochons.  During each class you will create a different jewelry project.  Gain the knowledge of working with various beading techniques and jewelry design.  All skill levels are welcome. Becky will help the beginner and present challenging projects for the skilled beader.  Let your imagination soar while creating a beautiful piece of jewelry!  Materials may be purchased from the instructor in the first class session.  Please call instructor Rebecca Montgomery at 301-824-3407 if you have additional questions regarding the class or supplies.  Additional supplies will be discussed in the first class session.  We look forward to seeing you in class!
Fee: $91
 

Drawing

Basic Drawing I
Have you always wanted to learn to draw?  This class is completely for beginners!  We will work with various materials to "draw out" talent you didn't know you had!  You will see significant improvements in your abilities as you learn new strategies of "seeing".  Students will learn together through demonstration and discussion.  Come build a solid foundation for your artistic future!  Purchase the following materials prior to the first class session: 2B, 4B, 6B pencils, kneaded eraser, graphite stick or pencil, charcoal, sharpener, 18x24 or larger sketchbook of white paper.
Fee: $81  Senior Adult Fee: $51

Basic Drawing II
Build on your basic drawing skills! This class moves beyond graphite into color and will include demonstrations and discussions as well as plenty of time to work alongside your peers.  Required materials: 2B, 4B, 6B pencils, kneaded eraser, graphite stick or pencil, sharpener, prismacolor (colored) pencils, 18x24 or larger sketchbook of white paper (not newsprint).
Fee: $81   Senior Adult Fee: $51

For more information, contact Anne Myers at 240-500-2582, or e-mail acmyers@hagerstowncc.edu.