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: 9 - 10:50 a.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Benson J K
Course Number: 9702 Time: 10 a.m. - 11:50 p.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Taylor V
Course Number: 9703 Time: 11 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. MLocation: ITINERARYInstructor: Willman H
Course Number: 9704 Time: 9 - 10:50 a.m. WLocation: ITINERARYInstructor: Harrison A B
Course Number: 9705 Time: 11 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. ThLocation: ITINERARYInstructor: Taylor V
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. ThLocation: EC 1227 205Instructor: Donon S G
Course Number: 9707 Time: 11 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. TLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Donon S GAbove section 9707 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation.
Course Number: 9708 Time: 12:30 - 2:45 p.m. FLocation: EC 1227 204Instructor: Tirr C A
ART E16, Life Drawing Studio
This course provides an 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: 9709 Time: 9 - 11:50 a.m. MLocation: EC 1227 204Instructor: Adams L K
Course Number: 9710 Time: 9 - 11:50 a.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Gonzales L
Course Number: 9711 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. ThLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Harrison A BAbove section 9711 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation.
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: 9712 Time: 9 - 11:50 a.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Tirr C APainting in a variety of media and techniques: acrylics, oils, grounds, washes, layering, color mixing, and finishes.
Course Number: 9713 Time: 9 - 11:50 a.m. ThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Adams L K
Course Number: 9714 Time: 10 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Benson J K
Course Number: 9715 Time: 1 - 3:50 p.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Burchman J H
Course Number: 9716 Time: 1:20 - 4:20 p.m. ThLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Harrison A BAbove section 9716 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation.
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: 9717 Time: 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Donon S GThis section focuses on improving watercolor skills, beginner to advanced. Students may also use other water-based media.
Course Number: 9718 Time: 2:45 - 5 p.m. MLocation: EC 1227 204Instructor: Adams L KThis section focuses on improving acrylic and oil-based medium, beginner to advanced. Students may also use other water-based media.
Course Number: 9719 Time: 12:30 - 2:45 p.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Benson J K
Course Number: 9720 Time: 4 - 6:50 p.m. MLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Tirr C AAbove section 9720 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation.
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: 9721 Time: 12:15 - 2:30 p.m. MLocation: EC 1227 204Instructor: Adams L K
Course Number: 9722 Time: 1 - 3:15 p.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Gonzales LClass will meet in-person 3 times at a scheduled itinerary delivered by the instructor during the first day of class.
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: 9723 Time: 9 - 11:15 a.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Manseau F J
Course Number: 9724 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Manseau F J
Course Number: 9847 Time: 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. WLocation: EC 1227 204Instructor: Donon S G
ART E23, Calligraphy for Older Adults
This course assists older adults in acquiring basic skills in calligraphy 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 beginning calligraphy alphabet, as well as fundamental calligraphy techniques.
Course Number: 9853 Time: 2 - 3:50 p.m. FLocation: EC 1227 205Instructor: Martorello J MThis is a hybrid class. The class will meet in person on the first Friday of the month. The instructor will be providing a Zoom link for online meetings.
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: 9848 Time: 9:30 - 11:20 a.m. FLocation: EC 1227 205Instructor: Martorello J MThis is a hybrid class. The class will meet in person on the first Friday of the month. The instructor will be providing a Zoom link for online meetings.
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: 9726 Time: 9 - 11:50 a.m. ThLocation: EC 1227 204Instructor: Manseau F J
Course Number: 9727 Time: 9 - 11:50 a.m. FLocation: ITINERARYInstructor: Tirr C A
Course Number: 9728 Time: 12:30 - 3:20 p.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Tirr C A
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: 9730 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: 9731 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. ThLocation: EC 1227 407Instructor: 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: 9732 Time: 2 - 4:15 p.m. ThLocation: EC 1227 205Instructor: 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.
HME EC E71, Needlecrafts II
This course provides a supportive, stimulating, and creative environment for older adults to create handmade needlework or other fiber arts projects using an assortment of techniques, including knitting, crochet, needlepoint, weaving and macrame. Beginning students will learn basic skills; students with some experience in needlework will learn more advanced techniques.
Course Number: 9798 Time: 1:30 - 4:20 p.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Ryza S VIn this friendly, relaxed, social class, learn a wide variety of needlecraft techniques, including knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving, macrame, needlepoint, and others. New projects are presented each week. Class is suitable for complete beginners or more advanced students. Students choose which projects they want to pursue while learning all the presented techniques.