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. Gallery tour schedules may change due to venue schedules.

9501 9a-10:50a   Fri   1227 #409   Valarie Taylor

The pre-Columbian art of Andean cultures.

9502 11a–12:50p   Tue   ITINERARY   Staff

Field trips to galleries, museums, studios and sites of specific events. First meeting only at 1227 2nd St. to receive the itinerary.

9505 1:30p–3:20p   Tue   ITINERARY    Staff

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.

9507 1:30p–3:20p   Fri   1227 #409   Mara DeLuca

Directions in contemporary art and architecture.

ART E06 Artistic Expression through Gardening

9508 10a–11:50a   Mon   ITINERARY   James Jaeger

Meet first at SE corner 24th & Marguerita, north of Montana, to receive the itineraries.

9509 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.

9510 9:30a–11:45a   Thu   PT DUME    Staff

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.

9511 10a–12:15p   Mon   VIRGINIA PARK   Ruth San Pietro

Discover experimental self–expression. Use mixed media, acrylics, tempera, and gouache to create two– and three–dimensional projects and unique paper. Be prepared to purchase $10+ of supplies. Meets in the Teen Center, #1.

9512 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

9513 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.

9514 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.

9516 9:15a–11:30a   Fri   1227 #204   Catherine Tirr

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

9515 2p–4:15p   Wed   1227 #205   Bruce Trentham

Drawing and Painting in Pastel. Explore the medium in still–life, 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.

9517 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.

9518 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.

9519 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.

9520 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.

9521 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.

9522 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.

9523 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 and Drawing, Oil and Acrylic

9525 11:30a–1:45p   Mon   1227 #204   Evelyn Debes

Enhance your creativity in mixed media. 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.

9526 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.

9527 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

9528 10a-11:50a   Fri   JOSLYN PARK   Marie Lewis

Variation on the Humanist/Foundational alphabet.

ART E30 Watercolor Studio

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

9531 9a–11:50a   Thu   ITINERARY   Staff

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.

9532 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.

9533 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.

9534 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.

9536 1:30p–3:45p   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.

9537 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.

9538 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.

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