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March 2019
Spring in to Art
INSTRUCTOR: Michelline Hall Students will get to celebrate all things spring in this arts and crafts class. They will create works of art around the ‘spring’ theme including cherry blossom paintings, paper flowers, and more! Students will use a variety of materials throughout the class for a mixed media experience. All supplies are included.
Find out more »Painting with Oils (early spring)
INSTRUCTOR: Rosalie Day White Don’t be afraid to try a new medium! Students with varying skill levels will learn how to paint with oils and/or acrylics in this 6 week class. Work with still life, landscapes and the figure. Exercises and critiques will cover such basics as color, value, shape, and composition with an emphasis on “the process of seeing”. Supply List for Oil Painting Rosalie Day White ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon code ‘SENIOR’ for a $25 discount off any class over $75.
Find out more »Beginning Watercolor
INSTRUCTOR: Rosalie Day White Students will study still life set-ups to learn how to see the visual world in terms of color relationships, shadows, light, and quality of edges. Composition, creating light effects, volume, and atmosphere will be discussed in group critiques. Supplies are included. ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon code ‘SENIOR’ for a $25 discount off any class over $75.
Find out more »Kids Clayworks: Indian Safari
Instructor Anna Ellis will teach students how to make objects related to Indian animals: Camel mugs Elephant sculpture, Tiger wall hanging and Bear bowl. REFUND POLICY Classes without sufficient enrollment by the registration deadline will be canceled. Fees are 100% refundable for classes canceled by the Academy. 85% of class fees will be refunded if you cancel a week or more before the start of class. If the withdrawal notice is received within one week (7 days) of the class’s first meeting, then there are no refunds issued. PHOTO POLICY The Academy Center of the Arts may use photos of students taken during class or events for any marketing promotions including print, web, social media, and video productions. If you or your child wish to not be included please inform the instructor with written notice at the first meeting. Crowd scenes or group photos are exempt.
Find out more »PreTeen Beginner Painting
INSTRUCTOR: Arnulfo Jacinto In this class, students will have the opportunity to express themselves through art while building upon the basic principles and foundations of painting. The class will include lecture and demonstration. This class is designed for beginners who are seeking to learn the fundamentals of painting, and the lessons and projects will be geared toward individual skill and interest levels. Because each student is unique, projects may be altered, and one-on-one instruction will be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level. Intermediate to Advanced students may register to use this class as studio time, with limited instruction.
Find out more »PreTeen Intermediate/Advanced Painting
INSTRUCTOR: Arnulfo Jacinto *PREREQUISITE OF ONE SESSION (4-CLASSES) OF BEGINNER PAINTING This class is taught by Arnulfo “Arnold” Jacinto, who has years of experience as both an educator and professional artist. In this class, students will have the opportunity to express themselves through art while building upon the basic principles and foundations of painting. This class is suitable for intermediate to advanced painting students who have attended at least one session (4-classes) of beginner painting. Students will be taught the principles of color theory, how to apply color theory for practical uses, composition & design, and style & technique. Students will have the opportunity to choose their own subject matter for paintings but will be encouraged to implement specific principles from previous classes, including the use of complementary colors and painting without black paint. Because each student is unique, projects may be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level. Although supplies are included, students will be encouraged to bring larger canvases and to consider purchasing their own advanced student or professional grade brushes. Students may also be given opportunities to be involved in art shows, when available. Students may also register for the Beginner Painting class…
Find out more »April 2019
Family Saturday Clay Day: Yellow Rain Boot Vase
Spring flowers will need vases: Instructor Anna Ellis will teach students how to make a vase shaped like a Rain Boot! REFUND POLICY Classes without sufficient enrollment by the registration deadline will be canceled. Fees are 100% refundable for classes canceled by the Academy. 85% of class fees will be refunded if you cancel a week or more before the start of class. If the withdrawal notice is received within one week (7 days) of the class’s first meeting, then there are no refunds issued. PHOTO POLICY The Academy Center of the Arts may use photos of students taken during class or events for any marketing promotions including print, web, social media, and video productions. If you or your child wish to not be included please inform the instructor with written notice at the first meeting. Crowd scenes or group photos are exempt.
Find out more »Enhancing Art with Embossing
INSTRUCTOR: Laura Watts Heat embossing is a technique that adds beautiful dimension and texture to any work of art. In this interactive workshop, we will explore how easy it is to create this gorgeous effect using simple tools and colorful powders. Be sure to bring your own ideas or reference photos to use as inspiration, as you will be able to choose what you want to paint! Don’t miss this magical experience! All supplies are included.
Find out more »Design Systems of the Masters
INSTRUCTOR: Kenny Weinfurtner Learn about the design system of the masters. This class investigates the Golden Rectangle as devised by the Greeks, Harmonic Proportions as per Pythagoras and utilized by Renaissance artists and a third compositional method called the Eye of the Rectangle. These proportioning procedures help the artist position objects and focal points within the picture plane in unique and interesting ways. Students will apply these systems to successful works of art to see how, why and if they work. Lecture with some hands on learning. All supplies are included.
Find out more »PreTeen Drawing
INSTRUCTOR: Arnulfo Jacinto In this class, students will have the opportunity to express themselves through art while building upon the basic principles and foundations of drawing, including different grades of paper and pencils, light and shadow, and perspective. Because each student is unique, projects may be altered and one-on-one instruction will be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level. Supplies are included.
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