The World of Art

ART E00 Survey of Art

Survey of art history: View selections from selected time periods, selected artists or lines of development.

9701 9a-10:50a   Tue   1227 #107   Staff

Celebrated historian Simon Schoma’s DVD series; “The Power of Art.” Explore visual imagination through the ages by focusing on the work of major artists such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Rembrandt, David, Van Gough, Picasso and others. Also painting techniques and materials of the times.

9702 11a-12:50p   Tue   ITINERARY   Cheryl Walker

Discover and investigate art via field trips to galleries, museums, studios and sites of specific events. First meeting only at 1227 2nd St. Emeritus College Gallery to distribute the itinerary.

9703 11a-12:50p   Thu   ITINERARY   Mary Pillot

Visit a variety of local galleries and exhibitions. First meeting in the Emeritus College Gallery for the itinerary.

9704 1:30p-3:20p   Tue   ITINERARY   Chris Hero

Gallery tour class. First meeting only at 1227 2nd St. Emeritus College Gallery to distribute the itinerary. Class may meet on alternate days according to gallery schedules.

9705 1:30p-3:20p   Thu   ITINERARY   Chris Hero

ART E03 Art and Architecture

Learn about the historical periods and styles of world architecture and influences in modern and local structures.

9706 1:30p-3:20p   Fri   1227 #409   Mara DeLuca

Part I: The history of modernism and the Twentieth Century Avant-garde.

ART E05 Fine Arts Training

Learn the traditional approach to rendering your surroundings.

9707 10a-11:50a   Mon   1227 #205    Mary Pillot

Focus on two-dimensional concepts in the visual arts - the materials, elements and compositional foundations of fine art. Contemporary artistic efforts are also covered. Students participate in critiques of work done in and out of class.

ART E06 Artistic Expression through Gardening

View public and private gardens each week. See how garden design influences your life.

9708 10a-11:50a   Mon   ITINERARY   James Jaeger

S.E. corner 24th and Marguerita, north of Montana, in SM for the first meeting. Itineraries are distributed at this meeting.

9709 10a-11:50a   Tue   ITINERARY   James Jaeger

9871 9a-11:50a   Wed   Community Garden   James Jaeger

Use the new community garden plots made available by Santa Monica City at Euclid Park. Inside lecture with outside gardening and harvesting.

ART E11 Creative Art

Unlock your creativity: drawing, painting, and design inspired by nature.

9710 9:30a-11:45a   Thu   PT DUME   Jean Stephenson

Experiment in multimedia - all levels - still life or figure - in any media. Emphasis on loosening up and finding your voice. Guaranteed exhibitable art work produced! Meets at Pt. Dume Mobile Home Park, Malibu.

9711 10a-12:15p   Mon   VIRGINIA PARK   Ruth San Pietro

Discover your creative self. Mixed media: acrylics, watercolor, three-dimensional objects and papermaking. Be prepared to purchase $15+ of supplies. Meets at VIRGINIA PARK, Thelma Terry Building Workshop 5.

ART E15 Drawing

9712 9:15a-11:30a   Fri   1227 #204   Chris Hero

Advanced and experimental drawing: Focus on structure, form, value and visual perception. Discussion and attention are given to theories of contemporary practices in art.

9713 12:30p-2:45p   Fri   1227 #204   Catherine Tirr

Drawing in color media: Beginning and advanced techniques using colored pencils and pastels to draw still-life studies, landscapes and cityscapes. Some drawing experience would be helpful.

9870 9a-11:15a   Tue   1227 #205   Lynn Goodin

Basic drawing with a focus on charcoal techniques.

9878 2p-3:50p   Wed   1227 #205   Bruce Trentham

Learn to use pastels.

ART E16 Life Drawing Studio

Basic anatomy, movement, and structure of the human form are covered. Capture physical and expressive attributes of a pose. A donation of $30 toward model expenses is welcome.

9714 9a-11:50a   Wed   1227 #205   Ruth San Pietro

Drawing the human form from a live model. Learn the basic skills for drawing the perceived “real” world: perception and eye-hand coordination exercises, elements of design, composition and creativity.

9715 9a-11:50a   Thu   1227 #204   Lynn Goodin

9716 1p-3:50p   Thu   1227 #204   Lynn Goodin

Painting the human form – Long pose for painting.

ART E19 Painting

Painting; acrylics and oils, grounds, washes, layering, color mixing, and finishes.

9717 9a-11:50a   Wed   1227 #204   Mara DeLuca

Strategies of painting by observation. Color mixing, application and visual possibilities are emphasized.

ART E20 Drawing and Painting

Multimedia drawing and painting for persons at all levels of skill. Learn about space, line, value and color in a workshop atmosphere.

9718 9a-11:15a   Mon   1227 #204   Evelyn Debes

Drawing portraits in mixed media: This course focuses on drawing techniques. Capture the personality as you focus on the head, hands, and posture in drawings, paintings and assemblage.

9719 9a-11:15a   Thu   1227 #205   Jacquelyn Brutsche

Experiment with exciting drawing and painting materials. Create wonderful still life works of art using drybrush painting on paper, brilliant pastels on colored background, white on black paper contour drawing, and more. Hands-on instruction, demonstrations and critiques are given as we explore unusual and dramatic forms of expressive art.

9720 1p-3:15p   Mon   1227 #205    Mary Pillot

Explore mixed media on paper using visual journals such as sketches. Still life, collage, and exploring different techniques to achieve an effect.

ART E21 Painting: Drawing, Oil and Acrylic

Painting with oils or acrylics for persons of all skill levels. Learn the basic techniques and equipment.

9721 11:30a-1:45p   Mon   1227 #204   Evelyn Debes

Enhance your creativity by watching demonstrations and participating in group critiques. This section is endowed in the memory of Francis J. Abrahams.

ART E22 Watercolor

Come try a medium of brilliance and spontaneity. Learn basic techniques and equipment.

9722 9a-11:15a   Tue   1227 #204   Fred Manseau

A techniques and methods class concentrating on the “how” of the medium: washes, brush strokes, color, value and composition. Designed for beginning watercolorists.

9723 11:30a-1:45p   Tue   1227 #204   Fred Manseau

Intermediate watercolor. Review basics and further develop techniques toward a more personal creative result. Designed for students with some experience.

ART E24 Calligraphy and Crafts

9724 9a-10:50a   Fri   JOSLYN PARK   Janet Takahashi

Capital Play - fun with tiny capitals.

ART E25 Calligraphy

9725 11a-12:50p   Fri   JOSLYN PARK   Janet Takahashi

Study a unique calligraphic hand.

ART E30 Watercolor Studio

9726 9a-11:50a   Wed   ITINERARY   Susan Weinberg

Join an on-going group of artists together for 10 years. Beginners are welcome. The emphasis is placed on site-specific pieces at the beachfront from the Palisades to Marina del Rey. Historical sites and areas to be re-developed, hotels, restaurants, and hidden little places. 1st meeting for the itinerary and rainy days at 1605 1/2 Ocean Front Walk, SM.

9727 9a-11:50a   Thu   ITINERARY   Cheryl Walker

An outdoor studio class on location: techniques and materials. Work in a group environment. Group critiques. First meeting only at Clover Park to get the itinerary.

9728 9a-11:50a   Fri   ITINERARY   Catherine Tirr

An outdoor, “plein air,” class meeting at a variety of locations for instruction in techniques, composition, selection of subject, and quickly capturing a landscape. Critiques are at the easel. The 1st meeting is at Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave. at the Café for the itinerary.

Watercolor enthusiasts come together to learn new techniques in this painting studio.

9729 12p-2:50p   Tue   1227 #205   Lynn Goodin

Watercolor, drawing, and design inspired by the beauty of nature and still life. Express yourself in watercolor. All levels are welcome.

9730 12p-2:50p   Wed   1227 #204   Catherine Tirr

Studio watercolor covering the basics with a focus on strong composition and an understanding of the medium.

ART E55 Sculpture

Become inspired and stimulated creatively in three dimensions. Materials to be used vary according to the description of the section.

9732 1:30p-3:45p   Thu   MEMORIAL PARK   Ruth San Pietro

CLASS STARTS ON SEPT 6. Take art to the 3rd dimension. Use easily obtained, easy-to-work-with materials. Expand flat projects into the third dimension as you work out composition and construction issues. Be prepared to purchase $10+ of supplies. Meets in the crafts room, entrance off the parking lot.

ART E80 Jewelry Making

Create jewelry projects using basic tools and simple methods.

9733 11:30a-1:45p   Thu   1227 #205   Susan Ryza

New jewelry projects each week: knotting, wire wrapping, bead weaving, attaching clasps. Use a wide assortment of tools and materials. Students purchase their materials per guidelines. Bring your personal beads or tools to the first class. LIMITED CLASS SIZE.

9873 2p-3:15p   1227 #205   Susan Ryza

This section is designed for those with some experience who wish to do more complex projects. LIMITED CLASS SIZE.

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