AVO 8748 Basic Acrylic Painting Techniques
Your creativity will grow as you enter the colorful world of acrylics! These versatile water-based, quick-drying paints are a wonderful medium with which to learn the basics of image composition, color mixing on a palette and paint application. Work at your own pace alongside fellow artists, improving your painting skills with guidance from our skilled instructor. All skill levels are welcome.
You will need to purchase supplies; a list will be provided in the first class.
Hours: 23
AVO 8730 Basic Watercolor Techniques
Surprise yourself by recreating the joy you felt painting when you were young. Awaken your creative spirit under the guidance of our exciting new instructor as you learn to use watercolors. You will find out how expressive just four materials — paint, water, brush, and paper — can be. Learn about pigments, paints, brushes, palettes, washes, and more while experimenting with the design concepts of space, color, and composition. All skill levels are welcome.
You will need to purchase supplies; a list will be provided in the first class.
Hours: 30
AVO 8558 Drawing Techniques I and II
Do the visual arts call to you but intimidate you as well? Basic drawing is the foundation you need for anything you want to achieve in the visual arts; painting, drawing, designing a room. It's a skill anyone can learn, and a gateway to success in every medium. In this class, your skilled instructor will demonstrate and guide you through the learning process to ensure you build skills, confidence, and creativity in a supportive learning environment.
Bring basic pencils and several sheets of computer paper to the first class. Additional supplies to be purchased; a list will be provided in the first class.
Hours: 36
AVO 8746 Intermediate Painting Techniques
Do you know the basics of painting, but need help starting or completing a project? Under the guidance of our experienced studio artist, gain insight into painting techniques such as paint mixing, color, texture, tone, space and picture composition. Feedback and suggestions for your individual growth will be given as you work on these techniques at your own pace. Watercolor, acrylic or oil may be used.
Bring your canvas and supplies to the first class.
Hours: 21
AVO 8568 Urban Sketching with Ink and Watercolor
Learn to really see what's right in front of you as you learn the art of quick sketching in your journal using ink and watercolors. This is one of the best ways to remember a trip or outing, whether you're in your home town or traveling to exciting world-wide destinations. With our gifted instructor, you'll work on campus and at other nearby locations. Beginners welcome! Meets in classroom and at local sites.
Bring 9x12-inch watercolor paper, pencils, black pen, and basic pan watercolors to first class; additional materials list will be provided by email prior to the first class. Update your email address when registering.
Hours: 9
AVO 8721 Mosaics for your Home and Garden
Be prepared to expand your artistic horizons as you explore the glorious beauty of glass mosaics created in the early 1200s for use in European churches and mosques and that still shine beautifully around the world today. Learn those same techniques as you create mosaics to decorate your homes and gardens in this colorful and exciting class. You may Materials are supplied to create a mosaic ornament, trivet, bluebird house, and 8x10-inch stained glass sun-catcher.
Rent tools in class for $25 or purchase from instructor or suggested online sites. Supplies needed for the class will be provided for an additional fee of $95.
Hours: 18
AVO 8720 Stained Glass Workshop
Have you visited majestic cathedrals and been in awe of the stained glass windows? Through the ages, artists have enriched the world with the creation of stained glass, an art form known for its stunning beauty and unique symbolic importance. Carry on this artistic tradition in a class designed for all skill levels. Beginners learn to cut, foil and solder, while exploring patina, pattern selection and transfer as well as framing. Experienced students receive advice and guidance on projects of their choice. Our skilled instructor teaches the American Style of stained glass techniques.
Rent tools in class for a $25 fee. Purchase supplies. A list will be provided in the first class.
Hours: 24
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