Studio Art Classes

Fall 2008 Class Schedule

CHILDREN’S CLASSES: 

Drawing Magic, Come discover the Magic of Art!

Mondays – grades 1-4  4:30-5:30

Tuesdays – grades 4-8 4:30-5:30

Wednesdays – grades 1-4 4:30-5:30

Have you ever wanted to be able to draw so that objects look “right”?  Would you like to learn the tricks that give an object volume?  We will be exploring a variety of techniques that will make realistic drawings achievable.

Discover the Magic of Art!        $84/6 week session including supplies

This session we will draw a variety of subjects, some from life- the object will be in front of you- and some from photographs. Come see what you can create! Mixed media and collage are incorporated.  Classes begin September 15 and run through Oct 22.

Medieval Fantasy !                   $84/6 week session including supplies

Castles, Carriages, Horses, Princesses, Knights and Dragons.... Pick you favorites as we create another time in history.  Classes begin November 3 and run through December 10. 

Classes taught by Cindy Krulitz - Register by mail or call. 714-6095

www.theclevergirl.com - Student gallery online!

ADULT CLASSES:                                         

Open Studio with James Werner         Sundays, 4-7 pm          

$20/lesson for museum members, $25/lesson for non-members 

Portrait Painting, Drawing:  Fundamental art training for adults & teens at all levels.  To register contact James Werner at 532-1604 or Jwerner@realizedesign.com 

Watercolor        Mondays 10am-12:30 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm

$95 for museum members,  $105 for non-members

To register contact Lorie Amick at 463-2575 or lorieamick@comcast.netFor all levels.  This class is for anyone who would like to venture into the wonderful world of watercolors.  Students are given a brief introduction to various technical aspects of watercolor, including paper types, brush types, and characteristics of different pigments.  Students paint from still life set-ups and are encouraged to bring in their own objects.  Each class meeting has a different emphasis, such as composition, color theory, use of value and different painting techniques, adjusted based on the needs of the class.  Classes do not have to be consecutive; students are given a punch card for 6 sessions to be used within 6 months.

Mondays with Bob     Mondays 1-3 pm   

$10/hour

To register contact Bob Heger at 497-0065.  Bob Heger holds an “open studio” session for any student interested in working with pastels, oils, or drawing – nearly any 2-D medium but watercolor.

Adult Ceramics          Mondays, 6-9pm        

$110 for museum members, $125 for non museum members - includes 215 lbs. of clay

To register contact Jenny Rabanus at 449-2707 or josh.jenrabanus@verizon.net  For all levels.  Learn the basics of working with clay and using the potter’s wheel.  Students will create ceramic pieces that are functional as well as beautiful.  Eight sessions; class is continuous so students may begin at any time.  

Italic Lettering          Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm,S eptember 25 to November 13   

$145 for museum members, $160 for non members     for Adults & Children 10-17 with parent

To Register contact Rebecca Brody at 464-2119 or rebeccabrody@lightbound.com  Learn the basics of lettering with a broad pen.  Called “everyman’s art, “because everyone used to write this way.  Students begin with markers, then advance to dip pens, fountain pens, and brushes.  Please bring a small pad of tracing paper.  Other materials needed in class will be provided.  Projects include:  envelope lettering, poetry, scrapbooks.

GUILDS                                    

Tuesday Painters Come join this diverse group of painters ranging from novice to experienced artist.  Get to know your fellow painters during the lunch break at a different local eatery each week! 

TUESDAYS, 9 AM - 3 PM - Fees split amongst participants

Fabric Guild   Learn the art of silk screening, painting, and printing on a variety of fabrics.  For information, call the museum

Thursdays, 11 am-2 pm - Fees split amongst participants

Photography Darkroom   Participants must be at least 18, have darkroom experience and be a museum member.  The museum provides basic chemicals: developer, stop, fixer, hypo clear, and photo-flo For information about membership or darkroom use, call the museum at 742-1128, ext. 102.

First and Third Wednesdays, 6:30- 9:30 pm, Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm

It is the policy of the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette to provide public access and reasonable public accommodation to all citizens regardless of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry or familial status. If there are special needs, it is requested that the needed accommodations within reason be presented in writing so provisions can be made to provide for the safety and comfort of all the participants. For further information, call the President of the art museum.