For additional
information or to register for a class come by The Center at 439 East Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge or call
862-4447
Beginning students will develop basic knowledge of materials and techniques used in painting with transparent watercolor. Included: selection of brushes and papers, techniques, the color wheel, and the properties of color (hue, value, & intensity), the use of contrast, lost & found edges to establish depth, and create an interesting painting.
Intermediate students will enjoy learning more about the tools and techniques of traditional watercolor and how to use them to the best advantage and establish their own style.
A materials list is available upon registration; basic supplies will be available to use for the first night of class; you may also bring what you have. Landscape, still life set ups; work from your photos. Regular demonstrations.
Tuesdays, September 14 - October 19
10am-noon (6 weeks)
Fee: $75.00, Ages12 & up
Instructor: Michael Farrar
Please register by: September 14
Class will focus on the technical and expressive fundamentals of oil painting. Students will become familiar with oil paints, mediums, and paint handling. Topics include: selection of canvas, stretchers, preparation of surfaces, color and palette layout, and brush selection, use, and care. Composition and techniques used to achieve different effects, color mixing and use of color will also be covered. Regular demonstrations.
A materials list is available upon registration; basic supplies will be available to use for the first night of class; you may also bring what you have.
Tuesdays, September 14- October 19
2-4 pm (6 weeks,)
Fee: $75.00 Ages: 12 & up
Instructor: Michael Farrar
Please register by September 14
Working with pencil and charcoal, students will learn to use line, value, gesture, and perspective. Work with a variety of subject matter including still life, figure, and landscape. Suitable for beginner who wants to learn and for the intermediate or more advanced artist who wants to improve their abilities and refine their control of the medium.
A materials list is available upon registration; basic supplies will be available to use for the first night of class; you may also bring what you have. Regular demonstrations.
Tuesdays, September 14-October 19
6-8 pm (6 weeks)
Fee: $75.00, Ages: 12 & up
Instructor: Michael Farrar
Please register by September 14
This technique involves layering strands of wool onto a silk scarf and using water, soap and hand agitation to work the fibers into a single piece. It can also be called Nuno Felting. We will be making a scarf, approximately 15” x 72“. Finished size varies somewhat, based on the amount of felting involved. The technique leaves a lovely fluted edge and can be completed in a single afternoon.
Fee includes all materials but please bring some old towels, a snack or lunch. Dress comfortably. Class will be offered off site; directions are available on registration. A sample may be seen at the Arts and Crafts Center.
Saturday, October 2, 10:30am-3 pm
Fee $75, includes materials
Instructor: Karen Shapcott.
PLEASE REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 27 SO WE MAY HAVE MATERIALS READY.
Learn basic needle felting techniques while making great gifts (or keep them for yourself!). Use this dry felting method to create a black cat to be used as a pin or other decoration--just in time for Halloween! You should be able to wear your pin home.
Needle felting compresses wool fibers together through the use of a single barbed needle. It evolved from using felting machines, but allows more individualized work as you manipulate wool. You can see it used in small sculpted figures, faces, pins, etc in the Center Shop. Students should be comfortable working with a sharp pointed needle.
Sunday, October 24, 2-4 pm,
Ages: 16 and up.
Fee: $25, includes supplies
Instructor: Karen Shapcott.
PLEASE REGISTER BY OCTOBER 20 SO WE MAY HAVE MATERIALS READY
MAT CUTTING
A properly cut mat – the cardboard piece between the glass and the artwork protects and enhances the look of your artwork. Learn how to cut a beveled mat, mount and back the work properly, then shrink-wrap it in protective film. Proper presentation and how to select a frame to fit your work will be covered. Those who have successfully completed the mat cutting class may use the Center’s equipment later. Please bring ONE work on paper to be matted (watercolor, print, photograph- no needlework or canvas, please). THIS CLASS FI LLS QUICKLY & CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED
Date: Sunday September 26, 5-7:30pm Instructor: Michael Farrar
Fee: $30.00 (includes full sheet mat board, sheet foam core & shrink wrap. Register by: Sept 24.
Class is repeated Saturday October 2, 5-7:30 pm, register by Oct 1. 16 & Up, Class Size: 4
