Classes appropriate for 17 year olds

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Oil on Paper

Wednesday

Instructor:

Dennis Haggerty

painting

details

Artists havecreated works on paper for centuries, but until this century, the term has typically been confined to collage and graphic media such as illustration and printmaking. In the past decade, Dennis has turned to oil on paper to further his exploration of the abstract landscape. This class will be of particular interest to artists who have worked on canvas but who want to discover a new look through the medium of paper. This class will include short demonstrations, showing the effects of brush strokes on paper as well as discussions on the history of oil on paper and the types of compositions that can be achieved through this direct an immediate way of painting. The class will focus primarily on using the landscape as a starting point to developing, abstract works, although still-life will be also available. Teens 16+ are welcome. Materials will be discussed during the first class.

10 weeks

intermediate-advanced

start date:

1/21/2009

end date:

3/25/2009

member price:

$200

non-member price:

$235

9:30am - 12:30pm

location:

Near & Far Studios

AP3

Introduction & Intermediate Photography

Thursday

Instructor:

Cris Staley Hutchinson

photography

details

Explore black and white darkroom photography as a beginner or with past experience. Class assignments cater to your needs in regards to 35mm camera controls, basic film processing, basic &/ or advanced printing techniques, and image presentation. Intro Level: please bring the 35mm camera you plan to use and several rolls of b&w film. Intermediate: please bring b&w negatives and some examples of your past work. Teens 16+ are welcome! A $75 materials fee is payable to the instructor during the first class and covers chemicals and paper.

8 weeks

beginner-intermediate

start date:

2/05/2009

end date:

3/26/2009

member price:

$138

non-member price:

$173

7:00pm - 9:30pm

location:

Print Room

APH1

Watercolor Impressions

Tuesday

Instructor:

Wendy Scheirer

painting

details

Watercolor is a versatile medium, which can be used in a transparent or opaque manner. Students will learn about the work of master watercolor painters, past and present, and will experiment with both transparent and opaque watercolor. Using a variety of subject matter, students will learn some of the fundamentals of painting in watercolor. Techniques will include drawing for watercolor, painting without drawing, wet-in-wet watercolor, glazing with watercolor washes, the use of gouache and other aqueous media with watercolor. Each class will begin with a demonstration and explanation of the technique for the day. Students will be encouraged to work in their own style. Each class will end with a group critique with the emphasis on constructive criticism. Teens Welcome. Materials will be discussed first class.

8 weeks

all levels

start date:

1/20/2009

end date:

3/10/2009

member price:

$160

non-member price:

$195

9:30am - 12:30pm

location:

Near & Far Studios

AW1

Impressionist Landscape

Tuesday

Instructor:

Mary Beaumont

painting

details

The Landscape painters that we admire most today, from Romantics like Turner to Post-Impressionists, Cezanne and Van Gogh, emerged from an industrial age to rediscover the beauty of nature. Walk in their footsteps as you paint outdoors “en plein air" and experiment with Monet's actual palettes and color theories. Develop your own individual style while you work with a supportive professional group. Open to serious beginners, those preparing a college portfolio, and advanced art school graduates grooming for galleries. Choose any color painting medium: oils, acrylics, pastels or watercolors.

Teens welcome. Must have own transportation. List of suggested materials is available in the office.

10 weeks

all levels

start date:

1/20/2009

end date:

3/24/2009

member price:

$200

non-member price:

$235

9:30am - 12:30pm

location:

Print Room

AP2

Pottery (afternoon)

Tuesday

Instructor:

Buff Ranalli

ceramics

details

This is a creative and flexible course open to all levels. Beginners learn the qualities and properties of clay, from handbuilding to the potter's wheel. Experienced students further their skills through practice, experimentation and instruction. Individual ideas and skill levels are accommodated in a patient, casual environment.
Teens 16+ are welcome. $30 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

10 weeks

all levels

start date:

1/20/2009

end date:

3/24/2009

member price:

$205

non-member price:

$240

12pm - 3pm

location:

Ceramics Studio

AC1

Plaster Carving & Stone Sculpture

Wednesday

Instructor:

Kathy Miller

sculpture

details

Discover the excitement of stone carving! Sculpt poured plaster into fabulous art to learn the use of hand tools. Progress to soft stones, such as, alabaster, soapstone,and marble. Also intended for those who have unfinished pieces at home. Teens welcome! Bring tools if you have them. Cost of the stone is not included in tuition. $15 materials fee is payable to the instructors at the first class. Additional materials will be discussed as needed.

10 weeks

all levels

start date:

1/21/2009

end date:

3/25/2009

member price:

$200

non-member price:

$235

1pm - 4pm

location:

Far Studio

AS1

Printmaking

Wednesday

Instructor:

Chris McKinney

printmaking

details

Take printmaking in whatever direction you choose. Work from your own drawings to produce fine art prints using silk screen and relief. Enjoy working with pen and ink? You will love this class. Etching will be introduced to interested students. In this class you can create beautiful artistic prints to more commercial artistic items like your own design or picture on an article of clothing or accessories.
Teens 15+ welcome. $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Additional materials will be reviewed during the class.

10 weeks

all levels

start date:

1/21/2009

end date:

3/25/2009

member price:

$200

non-member price:

$235

6:30pm - 9:30pm

location:

Print Room

APR1

Adult Drawing and Painting

Tuesday

Instructor:

Chris Chadwick

painting

drawing

details

This course will cover the basic techniques and materials for popular media including graphite, colored pencil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, and oil. Students will then choose the media they wish to focus on to execute various works of art for the remainder of the session. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Additional materials will be discussed in class.

10 weeks

beginner

start date:

1/20/2009

end date:

3/24/2009

member price:

$200

non-member price:

$235

6:30pm - 9:30pm

location:

Near Studio

AD3

Pottery (Evening)

Wednesday

Instructor:

Buff Ranalli

ceramics

details

This is a creative and flexible course open to all levels. Beginners learn the qualities and properties of clay, from handbuilding to the potter's wheel. Experienced students further their skills through practice, experimentation and instruction. Individual ideas and skill levels are accommodated in a patient, casual environment.
Teens 16+ are welcome. $30 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

10 weeks

all levels

start date:

1/21/2009

end date:

3/25/2009

member price:

$205

non-member price:

$240

7pm - 10pm

location:

Ceramics Studio

AC3

Pottery (afternoon)

Thursday

Instructor:

Buff Ranalli

ceramics

details

10 weeks

start date:

1/22/2009

end date:

3/26/2009

member price:

$205

non-member price:

$240

12pm - 3pm

location:

Ceramics Studio

AC4

We are closed for the holidays, we re-open January 3, 2009.

Happy holidays!

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610 524 1925

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The Chester County Art Association receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.