Adult Art Classes & Workshops

Spring 2010

MONDAY

WATER MEDIA! Painting Basics for Everybody with Carolann Dvorak Brewer
This is the class for EVERYBODY who's ever wanted to paint, EVERYBODY who used to paint, EVERYBODY who likes to paint now and EVERYBODY else, too. Learn to use watercolor, acrylic and water soluble oil paints - and decide which one is for you. Concepts such as shading, color mixing, subject selection and composition will be demystified. This is a terrific beginner opportunity and an excellent refresher, too.

4 weeks April 5 - May 3, 9:00am - 12:00pm. TUITION: $144

Elements of Printing with Peter Albano
The fascination of pulling a print will keep you excited and busy. Discover the mystery of the Monotype and Monoprint then compose images by cutting linoleum and wood blocks. Learn a variety of printing techniques using tools, inks, plates, press and paper.

4 weeks March - April, 12:30 - 3:30 pm.
TUITION: $144

Pen & Ink Illustration on Paper with Eve Olitski
When you work with the Master you do what the master says working on exercises guided by a published illustrator. Many techniques of the pen are presented with demonstrations and application. Focus on creating your own style including cross-hatching, stippling and experimental approaches to this age old medium. Create a portfolio of pages for presenting to editors for published print. The final project will be a creation of your horoscope sign utilizing the techniques learned in several varieties. See how different approaches and applications can create original and unique images.

4 weeks February 15 - March 8, 12:30 - 3:30pm.
TUITION: $144

Creative Awakenings with Paint with Roberta Mockus
The process of intuitive painting and creating allows us to explore through process alone with no concerns of outcome or product. We'll explore and satisfy our curiosities as we venture into our own selves. This process is guided without judgment and nurtured in a safe environment. NO art experience needed - just a desire to create and have fun.

4 weeks March 15 - April 5, 7:00 - 9:00pm. TUITION: $144

TUESDAY

Painting in Watercolor with Carol Ganick
Learn basic watercolor techniques. This course will provide beginners with an understanding of watercolor fundamentals. Practicing popular techniques to recreate still-life and photographed images will progress to painting of landscapes. Prospective students may call the instructor with questions at 860.543.0122.

3 weeks April 13 - 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm. TUITION: $108

Green NON-toxic Painting Basics for in the Home
with Carolann Dvorak Brewer
This is the class for EVERYBODY who's ever wanted to paint, EVERYBODY who used to paint, EVERYBODY who likes to paint now and EVERYBODY else, too. Learn the environmentally friendly use of the new Green materials. Topics Include interior options in paint and decorating, color theory, design and decorative art will be discussed. Many demonstrations & paint projects for hands on fun. This is a terrific beginner opportunity and an excellent refresher, too.

4 weeks April 6 - May 4, 12:30 - 3:30pm. TUITION: $144

Clay Hand building with Jim Brunelle
Learn basic handbuilding techniques of slab and coil work. Use your techniques to create functional or decorative pieces that will be fired. Sessions appropriate for all levels of experience and ideal for those looking to discover clay techniques. A firing and materials fee will be payable to the instructor at the first class.

6 weeks April 6 - May 11, 6:00 - 9:00pm.
TUITION: $216 Materials fee $34

WEDNESDAY

A Painterly Approach with Pastels with Sheri Snedeker
Explore the radiant colors of Pastels while working on a variety of papers with various techniques. Students will explore the basics of composition, light/dark relationships and their connection to space, volume and color. This is an ideal class for those who wish to strengthen their understanding of color. Pursuit of individual interest is encouraged. Bring an idea for a pastel painting to the first session.

4 weeks February 24 - March 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm.
TUITION: $144

Intuitive Collage with Deb Wadsworth
4 weeks March 24 - April 14, 12:30 - 3:30 pm.
TUITION: $144

Figure Drawing with Paul Iezzi
Learn to draw the figure using a variety of medium including charcoal, pastels, ink and pencil. Hone or begin your ability to "see" through an artist's eye. Through a series of exercises during each class meeting you'll practice self-expression. Beginner-friendly.

6 weeks April 14 - May 19, 6:30 - 9:30pm
TUITION: $240 model fees apply

Adobe Photoshop Elements with Heather Whitehouse
Bring your own computer to this exciting course where you'll learn to edit, crop, perform color correction and much more. Learn quick fixes and in-depth editing techniques. Additionally learn to manage and share your images. Be sure that your computer has Adobe Photoshop Elements Version 4 or higher loaded before the first class. Students who wish to work with their own images should also bring those to class.

6 weeks March 17 - April 21, 7:00 - 9:00pm
TUITION: $144

Pet Lovers Draw with Susan Brereton
Interested in drawing your pet, but never really knew how to get started? Gain a solid foundation and understanding of the basics to drawing animals and capture that special friend for all time! Working from your own photo reference, you'll gain an understanding of how to break down your pet into basic shapes and then transform your drawing into a finish work of art by exploring the use of line, creating volume through shading and establishing a mood and feeling through composition and lighting. Great class for beginners and those more advance.

5 weeks April - May, 9-12noon; 12:30-3:30pm; or 6-9:00pm.
Tuition: $180

THURSDAY

Painting with Oils, Water-Mixable Oils, or Acrylics with Estelle Laschever
Work with painting medium of your choice- traditional oils, the newer Water-mixable oils, or acrylics. Beginning students will work from a still life and learn some fundamentals of painting, including basic composition and color theory. More advanced students will be encouraged to develop personal imagery and be encouraged to choose their own subjects. Students should bring an 18" x 24' white drawing pad, soft vine charcoal, a sharpened ebony pencil, and a kneaded eraser to the first class. Painting materials will be discussed at the first class. You may bring previous work as a point of departure.

6 weeks March 18 - April 29, 9-12noon. TUITION: $216

Developing Drawing Skills for All Levels with Estelle Laschever
This structured series of sessions is for all looking to develop and better their skills at drawing from a variety of medium.  Bring your favorite materials to begin and discuss with the instructor the many options of taking your work to the next levels.

6 weeks March 18 - April 29, 12:30-3:30pm. TUITION: $216

A Painterly Approach in Oil/Acrylic with Sheri Snedeker
Creating expressive colorfully rich paintings is the result of many decisions the artist makes. Learn or review all aspects of color mixing, design, composition, perspective and foreshortening. Inform the decisions each artist makes with confidence. This relaxed class with supportive atmosphere encourages all students to work from self-selected references materials. Bring an idea for a painting to the first session.

6 weeks April 1 - May 6, 6:30 - 9:30pm. TUITION: $216

FRIDAY

1st Friday Studio Paint-a-thon with Deb Wadsworth
Bring your paints, canvas, lunch and inspiration for an open session in painting on your own.  This session is great for dropping in on a day without making a long term commitment.  Work along side Deb and rely on her painting wisdom to guide you through your next strokes.

Each first Friday of the month, 10:00-4:00 pm Daily TUITION: $75

Watercolor with Brian Colbath
6 weeks March - April, 9:00-12:00 pm TUITION: $216

Weekend WORKSHOPS

Jewelry Making: Glass Fusing with Dennis Peabody
What a great way to spend a day! Learn the basics of cutting and hot-fusing colorful, shining luminescent glass. You'll create beads, pendants and cabochons suitable for stringing or attaching to findings to create earrings. Experienced students who own glass grinders, scraps, jewelry findings, cutters, pliers, and safety goggles should bring them to class. Beginners to the medium are welcome to use tools supplied by FVAC and the instructor. A materials fee of $40 will cover glass and materials. If there is student interest, the instructor will return to provide a follow-up workshop in jewelry design.

Saturday, March 13, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $72 Materials Fee $40

Felted Flower Workshop with Nancy Frodermann
Learn how to make these beautiful silk and merino wool flowers in a three hour workshop that will take you step by step through the wet felting process. Yield a flower you can use as is or embellish in any number of ways. Each participant will complete one flower with several different embellishing options. All supplies needed to complete a flower are provided. A moderate amount of physical strength and effort is required to complete the flower. An additional $25 materials fee for the flower kit, which includes the detailed instructions and enough silk/wool fiber for approximately 5-7 flowers, is payable to the instructor.

Saturday, March 20,10:00 am - 1:00 pm
TUITION: $40 Materials Fee $25

Marbled Paper Techniques with Eve Olitski
Discover the fascinating and spontaneous results of working with oils and marbling papers. Learn the art of paper marbling to create an amazing vocabulary of images and designs. One session will be spent on creating and learning the technique and the next session will be spent on utilizing the papers for unique and personal collages. Paper marbling is full of surprising results and can add to your artistic voice in improvisation and surprise. Creating papers for use in mixed media projects, book binding and collage are some of the options for using marbled papers. Collage is a great way to be free to interpret your inner creative self. All supplies provided with a materials fee of $15 each for paints and papers is payable to the instructor.

Saturday, March 27, 10am - 1pm. Sunday March 28, 10-12:00
TUITION: $40 Materials Fee $15

Fluid Spring Foliage
with National Award Winning Artist Bob Noreika
Don't miss this rare opportunity to paint with a nationally recognized artist and illustrator! Utilizing Golden Brand Fluid Acrylics, learn to capture the landscape in a spontaneous "Fluid" technique. This class will address composition, color and values. This medium works well for watercolorists and oil painters alike.

Saturday, April 3, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm TUITION: $115

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain II with Deb Wadsworth
This drawing class is based on the book "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" and if you've ever had the desire to draw, but thought you couldn't, then this is a course designed just for you. You will gain confidence and acquire the skills necessary to "see" and draw anything in the seen and unseen world. It is such a joy to experience the wonder of drawing and the exercises you'll be doing make it so easy to do. Please join us for this fun and dynamic class…Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain I pre-requisite.

Saturday, April 17,10:00 am - 4:00 pm TUITION: $75