DRAWING
Drawing Fundamentals
— Brian Brennan
Learn to draw anything you see! Drawing Basics is a great class
for beginners with little or no experience. Explore line, texture,
tone as you learn how to draw observationally. Discover the secrets
behind perspective, shape, shading and composition. Learn the techniques
of “recording” images from your vision onto paper or
canvas! Bring paper and 2B drawing pencil to class. Full materials
list provided at first class.
- ARCR 1101M01 —
Thu, 6:30-9 p.m., 6 wks, June 18-July 23
ACC TBA — $99
Visual Journaling
— Joy Schultz
Explore ideas and exercises to stir your creative juices and shake
you out of your comfort zone. Observe, listen, collect, reflect
upon, express, celebrate, and enrich your life using the vehicles
of drawing and writing. Experiment with pencil, ink, paint, collage,
and photographs. Bring a drop cloth. All levels welcome.
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here for supply list.
- ARCR
1067S01 — Thu, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 5 wks, May 21-June 18
ACC TBA — $109
Fun Sketching: Live at the Platte River
— Joy Schultz
Continue to develop your skills of seeing, selecting, simplifying
and interpreting expressively what is around you. While focusing
on capturing line and value quickly and accurately, begin to
explore texture and color with the introduction of pen and
wash. Meet at
ACC and walk over to the river. Please wear walking shoes and
bring a very lightweight portable stool if desired. Beginners
welcome.
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- ARCR
1062S01 — Fri, 1:30-4 p.m., 5 weeks, May 22-June 19
ACC TBA — $109
Jumpstart Your Sketching
— Joy Schultz
Learn about and try fun exercises and techniques to
help you capture impressions, inspirations, and experiences quickly
and enjoyably. Improve your observation and recognition skills
and add spontaneity and freedom to your creative expression. Practice
fresh, fast sketching, not detailed finished drawings. Bring a
sketch book, 9B woodless pencil, sump (blending tool), kneaded
eraser, pencil sharpener, and tracing paper. *No class July 17.
- ARCR 1117M01 — Fri,
9-11:30 a.m., 6 wks, June 26-Aug 7*
ACC TBA — $119
 PAINTING
Beginning/Intermediate
Oil Painting
— Valorie Snyder
Ever
felt lost or frustrated in a painting class? Not here! Valorie
has developed a comprehensive curriculum which takes you from basic
information such as types of brushes and how to apply paint, and
moves into painting techniques and color theory. Choose your own
subjects as you complete assigned exercises and progress at your
pace. If you have painted before, you can build on what you already
know and fill in information you may have missed in previous art
classes. Class uses non-toxic Turpenoid natural, rather than turpentine
or other dangerous solvents.
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Valorie’s blog at www.valoriesynderart.blogspot.com.
- ARCR
1061M01 — Thu, 2:30-5:30 p.m., 6 wks, June 18-July
23
ACC TBA — $99
- ARCR
1061M02 — Thu,
6:30-9:30 p.m., 6 wks, June 18-July 23
ACC TBA — $99
Exploring Acrylics
— Joy Schultz
Explore mixing and layering colors, brushwork, various surfaces,
and many possible techniques such as opaque, broken color,
impasto, knife painting, texturing, tonal under painting,
glazing, and
wet on wet. Bring photos you have to work from. No experience
necessary.Bring a drop cloth. *No class
July 14.
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list.
- ARCR 1109S02 — Wed, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 5 wks, May 20-June 17
- ARCR 1109M01 — Tue, 1:30-4 p.m., 6 wks, June 16-July 28*
ACC TBA — $119
Continuing Acrylics
— Joy Schultz
Learn more about using light, shadow, and color to reveal form and dimension, and emotion. Focus on design and edges and using contrast, exaggeration, and proportion to express your personal point of view. Continue to explore a variety of techniques including washes, glazes, opaque, transparent, impasto, palette knife, and textures.. No class July 16.
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list.
- ARCR 1108M01 – Thurs., 6:30-9:30 p.m., 6 wks, June 25 – Aug 6*
ACC TBA ---$119
Beginning Watercolor
— Staff
Learn the techniques used in watercolor painting: drawing,
color wheel, mixing colors, types of papers, wet on wet,
dry brush,
spatter, negative painting, experimental scrapings, layered,
etc. to give
you a working knowledge of the medium.. Bring
a drop cloth.*No class July 16
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here for supply list.
- ARCR
1110M01 — Thu, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 6 wks, June 25-Aug 6*
ACC TBA — $99
A Dip Into Art
— Joy Schultz
This is your chance to try 6 different media each week
including charcoal, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, mixed
media, and pen
and ink. Discover the fun of each technique. A demonstration
of various
techniques is given as well as the basic elements of
art such as composition, value, and color. No experience
is
necessary. Your
material fee covers all materials. Bring a drop cloth.
- ARCR 1099S01 — Tues, 1:30-4:30
p.m., 6 wks, Apr 7-May 12
ACC TBA — $119, $24 material fee to instructor
Plein Air Pastel Painting
— Joy Schultz
Come learn about composition, value, color and techniques
of pastel while capturing the beautiful surroundings and atmosphere
of Hudson
Gardens. No experience necessary. Bring a drop cloth. *No class
July 15.
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- ARCR 1098S01 — Wed,
9-noon, 6 wks, May 20-June 24
- ARCR 1098M01 — Wed, 9-noon, 6 wks, July 1-Aug 12*
The Hudson Gardens & Events Center — $119
 PHOTOGRAPHY
DIGITAL PHOTO
Buying a Camera and the Basics
— Bob Montgomery
Find out what to look for in buying a digital camera and deciding
which is right for your needs. Learn what the technical terms mean
and discuss basic functions. Discover how to upload your pictures
to a computer and how to store/retrieve them. Find out how to print
and the best labs to develop your photos. Learn about the different
software and the basics on digitally enhancing your images.
- ARCR 1131M01 — Mon,
6-9 p.m., June 15 (1 session)
ACC TBA — $44, $3 material fee to instructor
Beginning Digital Photography
— Bob Montgomery
For the 35MM and digital camera user who is new to photography
and whose camera has an adjustable aperture and shutter speed.
Explore
the basics of working with the camera and all of its modes. Focus
on aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, ISO and exposure.
Discover composition principles to create better photographs. Bring
your
camera and its owner’s manual.
- ARCR 1132M01 — Tue,
6:30-9 p.m., 4 wks, June 16-July 7
ACC TBA — $89, $5 material fee to instructor
PORTRAITS
Portrait and People Photography
— Staff
For the digital or SLR camera user who already knows the basics
of aperture, shutter speed, exposures and can change through
the different camera modes. Discover how to take great pictures
of people in action or still life portraits. Discover the proper
techniques of lighting, composition, and lenses.
- ARCR 1024M01 — Mon,
7-9 p.m., 3 wks, July 13-27
ACC TBA — $69, $3 material fee to instructor
CRAFTS
 GLASS BLOWING
Elite Glass Blowing In One Day!
— Agnes Sanchez
Glass and fire have fascinated people all over the world.
In this hands-on glass blowing workshop, learn how to manipulate
molten glass
on a blow pipe and solid rod using glass blowing tools while incorporating
color to create a paperweight and shot glass. You receive individual
guidance from the instructor while gaining a working knowledge behind
the principle of glass blowing. Health and safety issues are discussed.
No prior experience needed. Material fee covers booklet, community
color palette, and other supplies. This course is not appropriate
if you are pregnant or have physical limitations. Wear natural fiber
clothing (cotton) that covers the body, closed shoes and sunglasses.
If you have questions, contact the instructor at 303.399.4066 or
send an email to
agnesofglass@gmail.com.
A map will be mailed to you.
- ARCR 1155M01 — Sat, 10-4 p.m., May 23 (1 session)
- ARCR 1155M02 — Sat,
11-5 p.m., June 6 (1 session)
- ARCR 1155M03 — Sat,
11-5 p.m., June 20 (1 session)
- ARCR 1155M04 — Sat,
10-4 p.m., July 11 (1 session)
- ARCR 1155M05 — Sat,
10-4 p.m., July 25 (1 session)
- ARCR 1155M06 — Sat,
10-4 p.m., Aug 15 (1 session)
Agnes of Glass Studio/Gallery — $169, $90 material fee
2717 East 40th Ave, Denver, CO to instructor
WOOD CRAFTS
Beginning and Beyond Woodworking
Beginning Wood Carving
— Jack Bayman
By carving wildlife such as birds, animals, fish, etc. learn the
steps of woodcarving including roughing out, relieving, texturing,
painting and mounting. Selection of wood and tools will be covered.
Depending on your project, material fee will vary. Bring a drop
cloth.
- ARCR 1055M01 — Wed, 6:30-9 p.m., 8 wks, June 17-Aug 5
Location TBA — $109, $20-$30 material fee to instructor
CALLIGRAPHY
Beginning and Continuing Calligraphy
 — Evette Goldstein
Learn the art of beautiful writing. Discover the joy of self-expression
through this ancient art form. You need not be an artist to
become a calligrapher. Learn Chancery Italic Calligraphy. *If you
are
left handed, the material fee will be $6 more and you will
need to notify
the office upon registration in order that your materials may
be ordered in time for the course start date.
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here for supply list. *No class June 17.
Evette Goldstein is
an artist and calligraphist who owns a custom calligraphy
company.
- ARCR 1104S01 — Wed,
6-8 p.m., 5 wks, May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 24*
- ARCR 1104M01 — Wed,
6-8 p.m., 5 wks, July 1-29
ACC
TBA — $79,
*$30 material fee to instructor
 ONLINE
These classes are conducted online for your convenience, as we
know it’s not always easy to get to a class each week.
Visit the online section and follow
the links to ed2go to see how easy and fun
it is to take these and other great classes.
Section
Numbers Chart:
- M01 — Jun
17, Wed and Fri, 6 wks
- M02 — Jul 15,
Wed and Fri, 6 wks
- M03 — Aug
19, Wed and Fri, 6 wks
Remember to include course number, section number as indicated
above, course title and course start date when registering and completing
your registration form for all courses listed below:
- ONLI 1041 — Introduction to InDesign CS3 — $99
- ONLI 2066 — Photographing
Nature with Your Digital Camera — $99
- ONLI 2965 — Photoshop
Elements 7 for the Digital Photographer — $99
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