IMPORTANT NOTE TO STUDENTS:The description of the courses showing ITINERARY as a location includes the ability for students to traverse uneven ground and negotiate stairs. |
ART E00 Survey of Art
Survey of art history: View selections from selected time periods, selected artists or lines of development. Gallery tour schedules may change due to venue schedules.
9701 9a-10:50a Fri 1227 #408 Valerie Taylor
Part I of IV, 2009-10. Consider “What is art and why does it matter?” View art across diverse cultures and time periods, subject matter and media within the socio-historical context of art production. Develop a capacity for observation, analysis and inquiry.
9702 11a–12:50p Tue ITINERARY Cheryl Walker
Field trips to galleries, museums, studios and sites of specific events. First meeting only at 1227 2nd St. to receive the itinerary.
9704 1p–2:50p Fri ITINERARY Chris Hero
First meeting only at 1227 2nd St. for the itinerary.
9705 1:30p–3:20p Tue ITINERARY Chris Hero
First meeting only at 1227 2nd St. for the itinerary.
9706 1:30p–3:20p Thu ITINERARY Chris Hero
First meeting only at 1227 2nd St. for the itinerary.
ART E03 Art and Architecture
Learn about the historical periods and styles of world architecture and influences in modern and local structures.
9707 1:30p–3:20p Fri 1227 #409 Mara DeLuca
Part I: Modernism and contemporary counterparts.
ART E06 Artistic Expression through Gardening
9708 10a–11:50a Mon ITINERARY James Jaeger
Meet first at SE corner 24th & Marguerita, north of Montana, to receive the itineraries.
9709 10a–11:50a Tue ITINERARY James Jaeger
Meet first at SE corner 24th & Marguerita, north of Montana, to receive the itineraries.
ART E11 Creative Art
Unlock your creativity: drawing, painting, and design inspired by nature.
9710 9:30a–11:45a Thu PT DUME Ruth San Pietro
Experiment in multimedia – all levels – still life or figure – in any media except oils. 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
Be inspired through creative projects. Use mixed media; acrylics, tempera, plaster, and glass in two and three dimensions. Also, learn to make recycled paper.
9712 2p-4:15p Mon 1227 #204 Evelyn Debes
Learn skills in collage, drawing and painting. Explore multimedia and mixed media. Express yourself with color, proportion and perspective in your compositions.
ART E15 Drawing
9713 9a–11:15a Tue 1227 #205 Lynn Goodin
Learn the basics of drawing realistically. Good for the beginner and students who would like to improve their drawing skills. A variety of materials and subjects will be included.
9714 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.
ART E15 Drawing
9716 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.
9715 2p–4:15p Wed 1227 #205 Bruce Trentham
Drawing and painting in pastel. Explore the medium in stilllife, landscapes and cityscapes.
ART E16 Life Drawing Studio
Basic anatomy, movement, and structure of the human form are covered. A donation of $30 toward model expenses is welcome.
9717 9a–11:50a Wed 1227 #205 Ruth San Pietro
Draw the human form from a live model. Learn basic drawing skills, perception and eye–hand coordination, elements of design, composition and creativity.
9718 9a–11:50a Thu 1227 #204 Lynn Goodin
For beginners and others wanting to increase their skills. Includes lessons in anatomy, proportion, structure and expression. Short, medium and long poses.
9719 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.
9720 9a–11:50a Wed 1227 #204 Trenton Reynolds
Assignments are designed for the progressing student. A basic grasp of the fundamentals of painting is required.
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.
9721 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.
9722 9a–11:15a Thu 1227 #205 Jacquelyn Brutsche
Work with the medium of your choice as you learn to draw and paint still life setups, landscapes and master reproductions. Individual instruction and class demonstrations will give an understanding of composition, color, value and space. This class gives you the tools to make each painting a work of art.
9723 2p–4:15p Tue 1227 #204 Mary Pillot
Explore the art of painting with acrylics either transparently or opaquely on canvas or paper through still life. Use natural forms and abstraction. The emphasis is on personal creative interpretation.
ART E21 Painting/Drawing, Oil and Acrylic
9725 11:30a–1:45p Mon 1227 #204 Evelyn Debes
Enhance your creativity through painting. 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.
9726 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.
9727 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
9728 9a-10:50a Fri JOSLYN PARK Janet Takahashi
Variation on the Humanist/Foundational alphabet.
ART E25 Calligraphy & Crafts
9729 11a-12:50p Fri JOSLYN PARK Janet Takahashi
Learn handwriting, letters and card making. All levels are welcome including beginners.
ART E30 Watercolor Studio
Watercolor enthusiasts come together to learn new techniques in this painting studio.
9731 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.
9732 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.
9733 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.
9734 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.
9736 1:15p–3:30p Thu MEMORIAL PARK Ruth San Pietro
Take art to the third 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 $15+ 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.
9737 11:30a–1:45p Thu 1227 #205 Susan Ryza
Advanced: Projects for this section are more complex, new projects weekly. Students need to master basic jewelry skills prior to enrolling.
9738 2p–4:15p Thu 1227 #205 Susan Ryza
Beginning: New projects weekly: knotting, wire wrapping, bead weaving, attaching clasps and more. Use a wide assortment of tools and materials. Students purchase their materials per guidelines. Bring any beads or tools you already own to the first class.