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Acrylic paints, a respected medium, have a range of use allowing them to be applied like watercolors or used like oils. In this course, learn about the basic techniques of acrylics and its great flexibility. Fundamentals of drawing, elements of color theory and composition will be presented. Participants will be given the opportunity to explore other capabilities of acrylics such as collage or mixed media application. Supply list sent upon registration.
Instructor: Mary Edith Alexander has an MFA in painting from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She is a professional painter with more than 10 years of teaching experience and exhibits her work throughout.
6:30 to 9:30 PM - 8 Thursdays
February 7 through March 27
Location: Withers House
Fee: $189
Cartooning and Caricature
This course is an introduction to the types of cartooning and the techniques for beginning and creating your first cartoon- whether for fun and family or for fame (and profit)! Learn how to draw facial expressions on humans and animals, do caricatures, and explore political cartooning and illustrations for short stories.
Instructor: Loyd Dillon, FIDS, is a published cartoonist whose work has appeared in The Charlotte Observer, Portfolio Magazine, U.U. World Magazine, Pooch Papers and Idiom amongh other publications. Loyd is also a professional interior designer and one of the Center's most popular instructors.
6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM - 6 Wednesdays
April 16 through May 21
Location: Withers House
Fee: $99
Ceramics - Working on the Potters Wheel
Learn how to produce beautiful ceramics by working on a potters wheel. This course includes demonstrations and individual instruction of both hand building and wheel throwing techniques. The purchase of a basic ceramics tool kit is required.
Instructor: Rick Crown has been teaching since 1971 and through personal instruction he guides students toward their goals.
7:00 to 9:00 pm - 8 Wednesdays
March 19 through May 7
Location: Ceramics Studio (Tillet Building)
Fee: $185 (Includes: clay, glazing and firing fees)
NEW! Digital Photography for Beginners - FULL
Gain basic digital photography skills, applicable to everyday settings in this course. Learn basic camera operations and functionality along with photography techniques involving light, composition, creative approaches, computer storage and file storage.
Instructor: Jason Fararooei, television producer, director of photography and freelance videographer.
6:15 PM to 8:45 PM - 5 Thursdays
April 3 through May 2
Location: Withers House
Fee: $89
Masterful Drawing Made Easy
Discover how to develop your own drawing techniques and style. This course will explore basic art elements via a variety of methods such as using graphite, charcoal and colored pencil. An understanding of "art elements", eye and hand coordination and devlopment of techniques will be covered.
Instructor: Lisa Underwood, illustrator and collage artist, has over 20 years of teaching experience and offers workshops throughout the Charlotte area.
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - 7 Mondays
March 31 through May 12
Location: Withers House
Fee: $99
NEW! Oil Painting with Water Soluble Oils
This class is an introduction to painting with water soluble oils presenting the basic techniques of painting, composition, lighting and perspective. A hands-on course for all skill levels; instruction will be customized to meet individual needs. Supply lists provided upon registration.
Instructor: Kevin Brown, freelance artist and instructor.
Session 1 FULL
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - 8 Tuesdays
February 5 through March 25
Location: Withers House
Fee: $189
Session 2 FULL
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - 8 Tuesdays
May 6 through June 24
Location: Withers House
Fee: $189
Pastels Painting
In these classes, regardless of pastel experience, participants will improve their pastel paintings through exercises, demonstrations and one on one feedback. Students will learn to better work from photographs & from life (including the figure), as well as how to be more spontaneous with their pastels by utilizing color theory & the intrinsic properties of soft pastel. Participants may work independently or on class projects. Supply lists provided upon registration.
Instructor: Carmella Jarvi, professional artist and instructor.
Day Classes
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - 4 Tuesdays
April 8, 15, 22, 29
Location: Withers House
Fee: $225
Evening Class
6:00 PM TO 8:30 PM - 4 Mondays
May 5, 12, 19, June 2
Location: Withers House
Fee: $200
Watercolor Beginning
Immerse yourself in a watercolor tradition. Learn the ease and quickness of application through the one-stroke technique, the brilliance of color through the blending of paint and the effects of color and light through wet on wet transparency painting. Theory, demonstrations and exercises are used. Each students will be able to create beautiful mountain landscapes, still life settings or photos. To ensure the most beautiful watercolor painting, the use of good art material from brushes to paint to paper is extremely important. Students need to bring photos, art material and an eye for beauty to class.
Instructor: Richard Siegel, artist and craftsman, has taught adults and children for over 20 years. For more than nine years, Richard has been enlightening students at Queens. www.richardsiegelstudio.com
Session 1
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - 8 Wednesdays
May 28 through July 16
Location: Withers House
Fee: $189
Session 2
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM _ 8 Thursdays
February 7 through March 27
Location: Withers House
Fee: $189
IMPORTANT:
We will send Confirmation and Parking Information to you via US Mail and email.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:
In order to receive a refund, less a $15 processing fee, you must withdraw from a class in writing at least five working days prior to the start of the course. No refunds will be given after that time. Please note that if you do not officially withdraw from the course and do not attend the course, you are still responsible for the payment. If the course is canceled for any reason, you will be notified and your entire tuition fee will be refunded. If you have any questions regarding the cancellation and refund policy, please call us at (704) 337-2537.
Questions or Suggestions? Email Center for Lifelong Learning or call (704) 337-2537.
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