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Drawing Classes

Fundamentals of Drawing, Janet Flickinger (Mondays)

Fundamentals of Drawing, Janet Flickinger (Mondays)

Fundamentals of Drawing      B-A
Janet Flickinger

Mondays: 1:00 – 3:30

The foundation of all art is drawing. If you have never drawn before or just want to sharpen your skill, this class is a must. Focusing on perspective, balance, form, and contrast as it all relates to composition; we will train the eye to take a drawing from sketch to finished artwork in the medium of your choice. Bring quality photos to use and I suggest choosing a subject you are passionate about.

S1: 4 wk- May 5, 12, 19 (no May 26), June 2
S2: 4 wk- June 9, 16, 23, 30
S3: 6 wk- July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11

4 wk: Member: $121
Future Member: $146

6 wk: Member: $171
Future Member: $196

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Color Pencil, A World of Color, Sheryl Unwin

Color Pencil, A World of Color, Sheryl Unwin

Color Pencil, A World of Color     B-A
Sheryl Unwin

Mondays: 1:00-4:00

Come and expand your drawing skills with color. Using a reference image you will learn the necessary techniques, burnishing and layering skills to develop a quality colored pencil drawing. Come Illustrate, explore and express anything that inspires you.

S1: May 5, 12, (no May 19 & 26), June 2, 9, 16, 23
S2: June 30, July 7, (no July 14), 21, 28, August 4, 11

 

 

Member: $199
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Colored Pencil – Get the Point, Melissa Miller Nece

Colored Pencil – Get the Point, Melissa Miller Nece

Colored Pencil – Get the Point     B-A
Melissa Miller Nece

Saturdays: 10:00 – 4:00

Artists quality colored pencils are an ideal medium for fine art; versatile, clean and easy to master. Beginners will learn basic techniques and apply them to a project (references provided); experienced artists can get guidance on completing their own projects. Various pencil sets will be available for use in class along with other tools. Sample papers are included. Watercolor pencils are also welcome!

S1: May 24
S2: June 21
S3: July 5

 

Member: $108
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Drawing the Human Figure, Mark Shamlian

Drawing the Human Figure, Mark Shamlian

Drawing the Human Figure     B-A
Mark Shamlain

Thursdays: 1:00 – 4:00

Let’s draw! The goal is to relax, learn, and enjoy. By understanding and combining simpler underlying forms of anatomy, you can grow and succeed in this challenging but rewarding pursuit. All can benefit from studying the human extended model poses, various techniques, measuring, expression, and composition. Classes may include visual presentations & demonstrations. Class fee includes model fee.

S1: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
S2: June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3
S3: July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7

Members: $220
Future Members: $245

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Colored Pencil-Get The Point!, Melissa Nece

Colored Pencil-Get The Point!, Melissa Nece

Melissa Nece B-A
Saturdays 10:00-4:00

Artists quality colored pencils are an ideal medium for fine art as versatile, clean and easy to master. Get a thorough grounding in techniques and apply them to a project. References provided or develop your own original subjects. Try various pencil brands and surfaces, learn color mixing and creating effects. Bring your own pencils; some sets will be available for use in class along with sample papers and other tools. For all levels – great for beginners, but even expert users will learn new tips for better results.

S1: Sep 14
S2: Oct 12
S3: Jan 18
S4: Apr 26

$102 ACM Members

$152 Future Members

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Figure Open Studio

Figure Open Studio

Figure Open Studio     B-A

Saturdays: 1:00 – 3:30

While experience drawing the human figure is helpful, all artistic levels are welcome.  An experienced monitor is available to set up the model with lighting & position, and set pace for changing poses during each session.  Our studio monitor will provide drawing advice or opinion as you request.  your studio advisor will also be drawing during these sessions, so feel free to observe and share thoughts and questions.
Model fee is included with the session fee.
Be sure to bring your own dry art media materials of choice.
Please expect partial draped or undraped model poses.

 

S6: April 12, 19, 26

Member: $47
Future Member: $72

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Fundamentals of Drawing, Janet Flickinger (Tuesdays)

Fundamentals of Drawing, Janet Flickinger (Tuesdays)

Fundamentals of Drawing     B-A
Janet Flickinger

Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30

The foundation of all art is drawing if you have never drawn before or just want to sharpen your skills this class is a must. Focusing on perspective, balance, form, and contrast as it all relates to composition; we will train the eye to take a drawing from sketch to finished artwork in the medium of your choice. Bring quality photos to use and I suggest choosing a subject you are passionate about.

S1: 5 wk – May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3
S2: 4 wk – June 10, 17, 24, July 1
S3: 6 wk – July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12

 

4 wk: Member: $121
Future Member: $146

5 wk: Member: $143
Future Member: $168

6 wk: Member: $171
Future Member: $196

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How to Draw Cartoons, Jerry King

How to Draw Cartoons, Jerry King

How to Draw Cartoons     B-A
Jerry King

Tuesdays: 5:30 – 8:00

Students will learn how to draw all styles of cartooning for newspapers, magazines, greeting cards, children’s illustrations, comic strips. Jerry will teach what tools to use such as paper, pens, computer and how to color cartoons. You will gain insight into the cartoon industry and how to become a full-time cartoonist. All ages are welcome!

S1: May 6, 13, 20, 27
S2: June 3, 10, 17, 24
S3: July 1, 8, 15, 22

Member: $122
Future Members: $147

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The Wonderful World Of Scratchboard, Sheryl Unwin

The Wonderful World Of Scratchboard, Sheryl Unwin

Sheryl Unwin B-A
Mondays 9:00-12:00

Scratchboard is a fine art form that uses a surface covered with white clay and then a layer of black India ink. In class we will explore the different tools to remove the black ink to bring your image come to life. The student may choose to keep their boards black and white or proceed to colorize them. In class we will explore the different mediums used to colorize your scratchboards.

S1: Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21
S2: Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, (no Dec 2), Dec 9
S3: Dec 16, 23, 30, Jan 6, 13, 20
S4: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, (no Feb 24), Mar 3, 10
S5: Mar 24, 31, (no Apr 7) 14, 21, 28

6wk: $193 ACM Members $218 Future Members

5wk: $161 ACM Members $186 Future Members

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The Wonderful World of Scratchboard, Sheryl Unwin

The Wonderful World of Scratchboard, Sheryl Unwin

The Wonderful World of Scratchboard         B-A
Sheryl Unwin

Mondays: 9:00 – 12:00

Scratchboard is a fine art form that uses a surface covered with white clay and then a layer of black India ink. In class we will explore the different tools to remove the black ink to bring your image come to life. The student may choose to keep their boards black and white or proceed to colorize them. In class we will explore the different mediums used to colorize your scratchboards.

S1: May 5, 12, (no May 19 & 26), June 2, 9, 16, 23
S2: June 30, July 7, (no July 14), 21, 28, August 4, 11

 

 

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Watercolors = Painting + Drawing, Melissa Miller Nece

Watercolors = Painting + Drawing, Melissa Miller Nece

Watercolors = Painting + Drawing    B-A
Melissa Miller Nece

Saturdays: 10:00 – 4:00

The best of both worlds! Water-soluble colored pencils combine the precision and control of drawing with the fluid freedom of paint. Explore the many ways to use these versatile pencils wet or dry, alone or for mixed media. Great for sketching or serious artwork, they even mix well with pen and ink and traditional watercolor. Some paper is provided; bring your own pencils or borrow class sets.

S1: August 9

 

Member: $108
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Fundamentals of Drawing (Tuesdays), Janet Flickinger

Fundamentals of Drawing (Tuesdays), Janet Flickinger

Janet Flickinger, B-A

Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:30

The foundation of all art is drawing…if you have never drawn before or just want to sharpen your skills… this class is a must. Focusing on perspective, balance, form, and contrast as it all relates to composition; we will train the eye to take a drawing from sketch to finished artwork in the medium of your choice. Bring quality photos to use and I suggest choosing a subject you are passionate about.

S1 – 5 wk: Sep 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8
S2 – 5 wk: Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12
S3 – 4 wk: Nov 19, (no 26) Dec 3, 10, 17
S4 – 6 wk: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11
S5 – 6 wk: Feb 18, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25
S6 – 5 wk: Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
4 week: $115 ACM Members $140 Future Members
5 week: $137 ACM Members $162 Future Members
6 week: $165 ACM Members $190 Future Members
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Fundamentals of Drawing (Mondays), Janet Flickinger

Fundamentals of Drawing (Mondays), Janet Flickinger
Janet Flickinger, B-A

Mondays 1:00 – 3:30

The foundation of all art is drawing…if you have never drawn before or just want to sharpen your skills… this class is a must. Focusing on perspective, balance, form, and contrast as it all relates to composition; we will train the eye to take a drawing from sketch to finished artwork in the medium of your choice. Bring quality photos to use and I suggest choosing a subject you are passionate about.

S1: 5 wk: Sep 9,16, 23, 30, Oct 7
S2: 5 wk: Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11
S3: 5 wk: Nov 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16
S4: 5 wk: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3
S5: 5 wk: Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10 Class Full Call For Waitlist
S6: 6 wk: Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, (no 21) 28
5 week: $137 ACM Members $162 Future Members
6 week: $165 ACM Members $190 Future Members
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Foundation of Drawing, Janet Flickinger

Foundation of Drawing, Janet Flickinger
Janet Flickinger, B-A
Drawing for Kids Ages 10-15
Mondays 5:00 – 7:00

This is a class for the young artist. The class is focusing on all aspects of art. We will train the eye how to see as it related to direction of line, curves, form, shape, contrast, etc. We will learn how to look at something and draw it exactly. All projects will be finished in pencil, color pencil, or watercolor. Once the basics are learned, we will focus on design and composition. Students are to bring pictures they want to draw. All art supplies for this class are provided.

S1: 5 wk: Sep 9,16, 23, 30, Oct 7
S2: 5 wk: Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11
S3: 5 wk: Nov 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16
S4: 5 wk: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3
S5: 5 wk: Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10
S6: 6 wk: Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, (no 21) 28
5 week: $125 ACM Members $160 Future Members
6 week: $150 ACM Members $185 Future Members
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Figure Drawing Open Studio

Figure Drawing Open Studio

Figure Drawing Open Studio
Saturdays, 1:00-3:30

Welcome to ACM life drawing sessions. While drawing the human figure and having some experience is helpful, in these sessions all artistic levels are welcome. There will be a monitor with experience to set up the model with lighting, position and set pace for changing poses during each session. Our studio monitor will gladly give drawing advice or opinion as you request. Experienced advice will be based on observation of the model’s form and drawing techniques to translate onto paper. Your studio advisor will also be drawing during these sessions, so feel free to observe and share thoughts and questions. Model fee is included with these drawing sessions. Be sure to bring your own dry art media materials of choice. Please expect partial draped or undraped model poses.  Suggestions for basic materials are; Kneaded Eraser and White Plastic Eraser, Charcoal Pencils 2B-4B or Vine charcoal sticks-soft, Graphite Pencils 2B and 4B and a Newsprint or Sketch pad, size 18×24″. Materials are readily available online or at local art and craft stores.  The Monitor, Gary Green’s background includes a creative career with National Advertising and Marketing Agencies, as well as freelance illustration and design projects. Currently active in showing at local and regional art exhibits.

S1: 3 wk: Oct 5, 12, 19
S2: 3 wk: Nov 2, 9, 16
S3: 3 wk: Dec 7, 14, 21
s4: 3 wk: Jan 11, 18, 25
S5: 3 wk: Feb 8, 15, 22
S6: 3 wk: Apr 12, 19, 26

$47 ACM Members
$72 Future Members

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