Emeritus Spring 2022 Schedule

Arts & Crafts

 

ART E00, Survey of Art

This course provides older adult students with in-depth knowledge about the chronological, social, and historical development of art and/or architecture. Older adults investigate the history of art and view selections from different time periods, regions, or developmental stages, and compare and contrast artwork from different periods with their peers.

Course Number: 9701 Time: 10 – 11:50 a.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Taylor V

Course Number: 9702 Time: 1 – 3:50 p.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Adams L K

Course Number: 9703 Time: 1:30 – 3:20 p.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Hero C J

Course Number: 9704 Time: 1:30 – 3:20 p.m. ThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Hero C J

Course Number: 9705 Time: 1:30 – 3:20 p.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Hero C J

ART E15, Drawing

This course provides a supportive atmosphere for older adults — from beginners to more advanced students — to explore and experiment with self expression through drawing. Older adult students learn drawing skills, elements of design, composition, and creativity, as well as drawing techniques for representative or stylistic effect. As well, students learn to interpret the perceived “real world” in a two-dimensional field, and to improve their observation and hand-eye coordination. The course focuses on the processes by which one makes art, exposes students to different approaches, and challenges students to think about what they are doing or trying to do.

Course Number: 9706 Time: 9:30 – 11:45 a.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Hero C J

Course Number: 9707 Time: 12:30 – 2:45 p.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Tirr C A

ART E16, Life Drawing Studio

This course provides a opportunity for older adults to learn to see the human form and draw the anatomy of the human figure. This supportive class explores basic anatomy, movement, and skeletal structure of the figure using live models. Through demonstrations, class exercises, individual instruction, and guidance, beginning students learn basic life drawing skills, while more advanced students sharpen their skills in capturing the physical attributes of the model and expressiveness of the pose.

Course Number: 9708 Time: 9 – 11:50 a.m. MLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Adams L K

Course Number: 9709 Time: 9 – 11:50 a.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Harrison A BClass will meet in-person 3 times at a scheduled  itinerary delivered by the instructor during the first day of class.

ART E19, Painting

This course enhances older adults’ artistic creativity and painting skills through positive motivation and instruction in oils and acrylics techniques that may use the palette knife for effect. Older adults learn how to select supplies and equipment, and basic elements of composition. Painting projects, demonstrations, group critiques, and discussions are used to explore two-dimensional artwork.

Course Number: 9710 Time: 9 – 11:50 a.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Tirr C APainting in a variety of mediums and techniques: acrylics, oils, grounds, washes, layering, color mixing, and finishes.

Course Number: 9711 Time: 9 – 11:50 a.m. ThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Harrison A B

Course Number: 9712 Time: 10 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Benson J K

Course Number: 9713 Time: 1 – 3:50 p.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Burchman J H

ART E20, Drawing and Painting

This course provides older adults with a supportive environment for instruction in drawing and painting. Older adults, from beginners to more advanced students, maintain or improve their drawing and/or painting skills in a constructive environment, and learn about space, line, value, and color in a workshop atmosphere.

Course Number: 9714 Time: 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. MLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Donon S G

Course Number: 9715 Time: 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Donon S G

Course Number: 9716 Time: 12:30 – 2:45 p.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Benson J K

Course Number: 9717 Time: 12:30 – 3:20 p.m. MLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Tirr C AThis section is open to all materials. It will be studies of natural forms, or plein air views of the landscape surrounding the classroom.

ART E21, Painting/Drawing, Oil and Acrylic

This course enhances older adults’ artistic creativity and painting skills through positive motivation and instruction in oils and acrylic techniques. Older adults learn basic painting techniques, the elements of composition, and how to select and use materials. Painting projects, demonstrations, and group critiques are used to explore two-dimensional artwork.

Course Number: 9718 Time: 1 – 3:15 p.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Harrison A BClass will meet in-person 3 times at a scheduled itinerary delivered by the instructor during the first day of class.

Course Number: 9719 Time: 1 – 3:15 p.m. MLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Adams L K

ART E22, Watercolor

This course allows older adults who have never used watercolors to acquire a strong foundation in watercolor techniques, and provides those students with some watercolor experience with a strongly supportive peer group in which to paint. Older adult students learn watercolor techniques and methods, as well as washes, brush strokes, color, value, and composition.

Course Number: 9720 Time: 9 – 11:15 a.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Manseau F J

Course Number: 9721 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Manseau F J

ART E24, Calligraphy II

This course expands older adults’ knowledge of calligraphy and everyday calligraphic forms to use for personal growth, self expression, or for family and volunteer projects. Older adult students learn the tools and equipment needed to write the calligraphy alphabet, as well as fundamental calligraphy techniques, lettering styles, and display methods.

Course Number: 9722 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Martorello J MThis term we will focus on styles made with a pointed pen. Lefties and beginners welcome.

ART E30, Watercolor Studio

This course allows older adults who have never used watercolors to acquire a strong foundation in watercolor techniques, and provides those students with some watercolor experience with a strongly supportive peer group in which to paint. Older adult students learn watercolor techniques and methods, as well as washes, textures, color, value, and composition.

Course Number: 9723 Time: 9 – 11:50 a.m. ThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Manseau F J

Course Number: 9724 Time: 9 – 11:50 a.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Tirr C A

Course Number: 9725 Time: 12:30 – 3:20 p.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Tirr C A

Course Number: 9726 Time: 1 – 3:50 p.m. ThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Harrison A B

ART E55, Sculpture

This course introduces older adults to three-dimensional design principles and elements, and helps them create expressive works of sculpture. Older adults learn to appreciate sculpture as a medium of self expression, and use a combination of materials and techniques to create a sculptural form and develop an expressive idea using a variety of materials, including items from everyday life. Students are required to purchase or bring their own materials.

Course Number: 9727 Time: 12 – 2:15 p.m. ThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Benson J K

ART E80, Jewelry Making

This course provides older adults with an opportunity to create pieces of jewelry and learn an assortment of different techniques involved in creating jewelry. Students also learn about the wide range of materials available for making jewelry. Older adults make bracelets, earrings, and necklaces using techniques such as wire wrapping and bending, macrame, pearl knotting, crimping, and bead-weaving. Each week students learn a new technique and make a piece of jewelry using that technique.

Course Number: 9728 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. ThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Ryza S VAdvanced Jewelry Making: New, more advanced projects weekly — bead stringing, wirework, bead weaving, knotting, chain maille, and more. Students should master basic jewelry skills taught in the beginning class prior to enrolling. Guidelines for tools and materials purchasing will be given in class.

Course Number: 9729 Time: 2 – 4:15 p.m. ThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Ryza S VBeginning/Intermediate Jewelry Making: New projects weekly — a wide range of jewelry-making techniques will be covered, including bead stringing, wirework, bead weaving, knotting, chain maille, and more. Guidelines for tools and materials purchasing will be given during class.