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2010
Winter/Spring Classes
2010
Winter Classes & Spring
Break Art Camps
are here and registration has begun! See
below for new class dates. To Register call
the Art Center at 345-1571 or e-mail sabrina@mkartcenter.org.
Gift Certificates are available and make
wonderful gifts! Please see below for the Art Center's
Winter
Weather Advisory.
Adult classes include Painting
& Drawing classes,
Ceramic classes,
Winter
Painting Workshops and
Open
Studios.
The
Art Center will be offering Spring
Break Art Camp for
youth ages 6-12 as well as Young
Adult Spring Break Workshops
for ages 10-16. Call today to reserve your space!
Classes
for Youth and Young
Adult Classes begin the
week of January 11th. And, the Art Center also has
a Private
Lesson Program for youth
and young adults.
Personalized Gift Certificates
are available for art classes, Art Center membership,
or you can customize your own gift. Call the Art Center
at 345-1571 to order your personalized Gift Certificate.
You
can register for classes in person with cash, check,
or credit card, or by mail with check or credit card.
To register for classes at the Maude Kerns Art Center,
please call 345-1571. Scholarships are available based
on financial eligibility. For more information contact
the Art Center.
Winter Weather Advisory:
In the event of inclement weather, the Art Center
will close if Lane Community College (LCC) is closed.
Classes for that day will be cancelled and a make-up
session will be held at a later date. If LCC classes
are delayed, all Art Center clases that take place
before noon that day will be cancelled. If morning
classes are cancelled, please call the Center after
12:00 pm the day in question for information about
afternoon and evening classes.
Cancellation
/ Refund Policy:
100% - before
the first class
Sorry, no refunds after the first class meeting.
Cancellation of workshops and camps: 3 days prior to
start: 100% refund. 2 days prior: material fees and
50% of tuition will be forfeited. No refund after one
day prior to workshop or start of camp.
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Drawing
& Painting Classes
Basic Drawing
Kate
Bollons
Class ID #1647
Anyone
can learn to draw and the New Year is a great time
to start! Lending her artistic expertise, instructor
Kate Bollons will guide you through the fundamentals
of drawing step-by-step. Focusing on line, shading,
and perspective, you will complete exercises to help
hone your skills and discover a few artists’ tricks
along the way. With practice, patience, and a positive
attitude, your efforts will be rewarded as you watch
your drawings improve from week to week. Sign up early
for this popular class!
Tuesdays, January 12-March 2, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Members $80 - Non-Members $95
Drawing & Painting Fundamentals: Architectural
Images
*Registration Extended*
Ellen Gabehart
Class ID #1648
SPACE AVAILABLE
This drawing and painting class introduces beginning and
intermediate artists to fundamental skills and techniques.
You will focus on how to successfully incorporate architectural
images and landscape elements into your artwork. During the
first four class sessions, you will experiment with a variety
of drawing materials and complete exercises to develop your
understanding of perspective. In the last four class
sessions, instructor Ellen Gabehart will demonstrate step-by-step
how to paint architectural images as she works in both watercolors
and acrylic paints.
Wednesdays, January 27-March 17, 9:30am-12:00pm
Members $80 - Non-Members $95
Studio Painting
Kate Bollons
Class ID #1649
SPACE AVAILABLE
Develop your painting style in
a fun and creative environment. Designed for intermediate
to advanced painters, this class provides individual
instruction and group discussion to help you explore
techniques and spark your creativity. Focusing on concepts
of color, composition, and light, you will work from
short and long-term still lifes as well as a model who
will pose for two class sessions. You will also benefit
from in-depth analysis of a variety of artists ranging
from Klee, Morandi, and Rothko to such favorites as
Monet and Cézanne.
Tuesdays, January 5-March 2, 10:30am-2:00pm
Members $90 - Non-Members $105 - Model fee $10
Abstract Painting with Jerry Ross
*Extended Registration*
Jerry Ross
Class ID #1650
SPACE AVAILABLE
Study abstract painting with instructor Jerry Ross and learn
why Diego Rivera said “every good composition is above all a
work of abstraction.” Each week create an abstract painting as
you develop your expression of color, form, and line. You will
learn to critique abstract paintings based on concept, illusion,
artistic poetry, and overall effect. You will also review the
history of abstraction, learning about fauvism, cubism, surrealism,
and minimalism. Instruction will be in oils, but students are invited
to use the medium of their choice.
Wednesdays, January 27-March 3, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Members $65 - Non-Members $80
Oil Painting Fundamentals
Kate Bollons
Class ID #1651
SPACE AVAILABLE
Put yourself on the path to painting success! From choosing
your brushes to mixing paints to creating a composition, this
class is designed to develop and strengthen your painting skills.
Whether new to oil painting or looking to refresh your skills,
this class offers you a comprehensive overview of working with
oil paints. Complete color-mixing exercises and learn how to
create a variety of tones and values. Practice basic drawing
and painting techniques as you explore concepts of composition
and light.
Wednesdays, January 13-March 3, 9:00am-12:00pm
Members $80 - Non-Members $95 - Studio fee $5
Winter &
Spring Workshops
Visual Journaling
Nancy Pobanz
Class ID #1652
SPACE AVAILABLE
For artist Nancy Pobanz, journaling is an integral part
of the creative process. In this workshop, you will
complete exercises to encourage the use of images and
words to express feelings, emotions, and stories. And
you will learn how to incorporate journaling into your
artwork using a variety of artistic media and techniques,
including collage, drawing, and painting. Adults and
Young Adults welcome. No art experience required. Take
advantage of this unique journaling workshop!
Saturdays, February 20-March 13, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Members $65 - Non-Members $75
Encaustic:
Painting & Collage
Sarah Grew
Class ID #1654
SPACE AVAILABLE
In this three-week workshop, you will explore the ancient
medium of encaustic and create modern artworks of your
own. Dating back to the ancient Egyptians, the process
of encaustic painting uses heated beeswax which is applied
to a prepared surface. During your first class meeting,
you will review the history of encaustic and discuss
how artists such as Andrea Montegna, Diego Rivera, and
Jasper Johns have incorporated this medium into their
work. Artist Sarah Grew will also demonstrate the process
of mixing encaustic paint. You will learn how to use
encaustic paint, how to create a photo transfer on your
work, and also experiment with adding texture to the
wax medium with found objects. This is a great class
for students new to encaustic and for those looking
to refresh their skills and learn new techniques. Sign
up early to reserve your space.!
Saturdays, April 10-April 24, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Members $50 - Non-Members $75 - Materials fee $20
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Sculpture & Ceramics Class
Wheel
Throwing
Laura Jackson
Class ID #1653
Create wheel-thrown pottery in the Art Center’s professional
ceramics studio! With the guidance of instructor Laura
Jackson, you will learn the fundamentals of working
with clay and using the potter’s wheel. You will practice
your skills as you learn to form cylinders to make your
own mugs, vases, candleholders, and bowls. Using a variety
of tools, you may also experiment by adding texture
and surface designs to your pieces. Once your pieces
are completed, you will learn how to add color using
a wide variety of glazes. With a small class size and
lots of individual instruction, this class is great
for beginning and intermediate potters to develop their
skills and learn new techniques. Adults and Young Adults
(13 and over) welcome.
Tuesdays, January 12-March 9, 6:30pm-9:00pm*
*There will be no class Tuesday, Feb. 23rd.
Members $80 - Non-Members $95 - $30 Materials fee
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Open
Studio Sessions
Register or Drop-in this Winter &
Spring!
The
Art Center invites artists to become a part of our Open
Studio Sessions. A live model is provided for each session,
and model poses vary to accomodate artists' needs. Drop-ins
are welcome. $10 Drop-In Fee.
Figure
Painting (Winter '10)
Class ID #1639
10 Sessions
One long pose with a clothed model. Models change weekly.
Thursdays, January 14-March 18, 9:00am-12:00pm
Members $80 - Non-Members $95
Open
Studio: Draw, Paint & Sculpt
(Winter '10)
Class ID #1640
10 Sessions
One long pose with a nude model. Models change weekly.
Tuesdays, January 12-March 16, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Members $80 - Non-Members $95
Figure
Drawing AM (Winter '10)
Class ID #1641
10 Sessions
Length of pose varies. Model is nude. Models change weekly.
Fridays, January 15-March 19, 9:00am-12:00pm
Members $80 - Non-Members $95
Figure
Drawing PM (Winter '10)
Class ID #1642
10 Sessions
Length of pose varies. Model is nude. Models change weekly.
Fridays, January 15-March 19, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Members $80 - Non-Members $95
Figure Sculpture (Winter '10)
Class ID #1643
6 Sessions
One long pose held over 6 weeks. Model is nude.
Mondays, January 11-March 1, 6:00pm-9:00pm*
*There will be no class Jan. 18 or Feb. 15.
Members $47.50 - Non-Members $62.50
Figure
Painting (Spring '10)
Class ID #1662
12 Sessions
One
long pose with a clothed model. Model changes weekly.
Thursdays, April 8-June 24, 9:00am-12:00pm
Members $95 - Non-Members $110
Open
Studio: Draw, Paint, Sculpt (Spring
'10)
Class ID #1663
12 Sessions
One
long pose with a nude model. Model changes weekly.
Tuesdays, April 6-June 22, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Members $95 - Non-Members $110
Figure
Drawing AM (Spring '10)
Class ID #1664
12 Sessions
Length
of pose varies. Model is nude. Model changes weekly.
Fridays, April 9-June 25, 9:00am-12:00pm
Members $95 - Non-Members $110
Figure
Drawing PM (Spring '10)
Class ID #1665
12 Sessions
Length
of pose varies. Model is nude. Model changes weekly.
Fridays, April 9-June 25, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Members $95 - Non-Members $110
Figure
Sculpture (Spring
'10)
Class ID #1666
12 Sessions
Two
long poses held over 6 weeks each. Model is nude.
Mondays, March 8-May 24, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Members $95 - Non-Members $110
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Youth Art Classes (Ages 6-12)
and Spring Break Art Camp
Please call Sabrina at 345-1571 or e-mail
sabrina@mkartcenter.org
for more information or if you would like to register.
Movie Making Spring Break Art Camp
Ages 6-12
Class ID #1669
It's the only place in town for a week of movie-making,
art-creating fun! Spend mornings drawing and painting
as you learn techniques to create characters and design
sets. In the afternoons, take on roles of set designer,
camera person, and director as you work with your "movie
crew" to create a stop-motion animation movie.
Friday at 4pm, preview your movie at your "Movie
Premiere" for family and friends!
All art materials and 2 daily snacks
are provided. Campers do need to bring a lunch.
Monday, March 22-Friday, March 26, 8:30am-5:00pm
Members $150 - Non-Members $165
Discover Drawing & Painting
Alexandra Peyton-Levine
Class ID #1655
From pencils and sketchbooks to watercolors and color wheels,
this class is all about drawing and painting! With the help of your
teacher, you will use all kinds of art materials including pastels,
pencils, charcoal, and acrylic paints to create your very own masterpieces.
You will also learn about line, color, and shape as you draw and paint
still lifes, landscapes, and self portraits. You will explore different
styles of art as you learn about artists past and present. Whether a new
or returning artist, there’s always something to learn. Don’t forget on
the last day of class, you will showcase your masterpieces for family and
friends in your very own Art Exhibit!
Tuesdays, January 19-March 9, 3:30pm-5:00pm
Members $60 - Non-Members $70 - $10 Materials fee
Learning to See Like an Artist
Sarah Brothers
Class ID #1656
To be a great artist you need to see like an artist.
In this new class, you will learn how to turn your drawings into
paintings. You will explore drawing techniques with charcoal and
pencil. Using acrylic paints, you will learn how to mix colors,
create different shades of color, and how to add highlights to your
paintings. You will also learn how to create a balanced composition
with shape, line, overlapping, and shading. This class is perfect for
young artists looking to develop their skills and take their artwork to
the next level. On the last day of class, family and friends are invited
to see your masterpieces in your very own Art Exhibit!
Thursdays, January 21-March 11, 3:30pm-5:00pm
Members $60 - Non-Members $70 - $10 Materials fee
Clayin' and Playin'
Laura Jackson
Class ID #1657
Learn all about working with clay as you create terrific
tiles and tiny houses for your favorite elf or fairy. Practice your
sculpting skills as you mush, push, and build your very own clay
creations. You will also learn how to add pattern and textures to
your clay using special tools and stamps and how to glaze your finished
pieces with a rainbow of colors. On the last day of class, you will
show off your clay creations to family and friends at your very own Art
Exhibit! Be sure to reserve your space today in this popoular class.
Wednesdays, January 20-March 10, 3:30pm-5:00pm
Members $60 - Non-Members $70 - $25 Materials Fee
Visual Arts Mentorships
(Ages 6-14)
Class ID #1658
Work side by side with your very own artist mentor to make your
creative dreams a reality. In this special classroom setting, mentors
and students work one-on-one to create individualized art projects.
From painting to drawing to mixed media, you choose the project and your
artist mentor will guide you along the way. A great class for students
ready to take the next artistic step. Register early for the best mentor
match! Cost of materials not included.
Mondays, January 11-March 15, 3:30pm-5:00pm*
*There will be no class Mondays, Jan. 18th and Feb. 15th.
Members $60 - Non-Members $70
Young Adult
Art Classes
(Ages
10-16)
Please call Sabrina at 345-1571 or e-mail
sabrina@mkartcenter.org
for more information or if you would like to register.
Spring Break Art Workshops are coming
soon!
Please check back for the Art Center's Spring
Break Art Workshops for Young Adults (age 10-16).
Drawing and Painting People
Ashli Taylor
Class ID #1659
Do you enjoy drawing and painting people from life or
characters from your own imagination? Then this is the class
for you! In this class, you will focus on how to realistically
draw and paint people. You will complete exercises to help develop
your understanding of proportion and perspective when drawing a person
and also develop your understanding of color and value when painting a
portrait or a face. Throughout your classes, you will experiment with
pencil, charcoal, and acrylic paints. One class session will include
a clothed model.
Tuesdays, January 19-March 9, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Members $60 - Non-Members $70 - $15 Model & Materials
fee
Basic Drawing for Young Adults
Erin Paroubek
Class ID #1660
LDesigned for young adults, this new class will help you
understand the visual world and interpret it on a two-dimensional
surface. You will learn the fundamentals of drawing and review
concepts of line, composition, value, and shading. With the help
of your instructor, you will learn how to look at your subject to
see light and dark values and complete exercises to help you create
dimension in your drawings. You will investigate a variety of subject
matter and experiment in a variety of media, including graphite, ink,
and charcoal.
Thursdays, January 21-March 11, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Members $60 - Non-Members $70 - $10 Materials fee
Wheel Throwing (Ages 13
and Over)
Laura Jackson
Class ID #1653
With the guidance of instructor Laura Jackson, you will
learn the fundamentals of working with clay and using the potter’s
wheel. You will learn to form cylinders to make your own mugs,
vases, candleholders, and bowls. Using a variety of tools, you
will experiment by adding texture to your pieces. Once completed,
you will learn how to add color to your pieces using a wide variety
of glazes. Adults and Young Adults (13 and over) welcome.
Tuesdays, January 12-March 9, 6:30pm-9:00pm*
*There will be no class Tuesday, Feb. 23rd.
Members $80 - Non-Members $95 - $30 Materials fee
Visual Journaling (Ages 13
and Over)
Nancy Pobanz
Class ID #1652
For artist Nancy Pobanz, journaling is an integral part of
the creative process. In this workshop, you will complete exercises
to encourage the use of images and words to express feelings, emotions,
and stories. And you will learn how to incorporate journaling
into your artwork using a variety of artistic media and techniques including
collage, drawing, and painting. Adults and Young Adults welcome. No art
experience required. Take advantage of this unique journaling workshop!
Adults and Young Adults (13 and over) are welcome.
Saturdays, February 20-March 13, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Members $65 - Non-Members $75
Private
Art Lessons
Do you have a budding artist? It may be time for private
art lessons at the Art Center!
Private Lessons are available for Youth (ages 6-12)
and Young Adults (ages 10-16). Lessons will include
(4) one-hour sessions with an Art Center Instructor.
Weekly meetings. Lessons are available in a variety
of drawing and painting mediums and are customized to
fit each student's creative interests and schedule.
To arrange private lessons for your young artist, please
contact Sabrina at 345-1571 or
sabrina@mkartcenter.org
(4) Private Art Lessons: $150 -
(Cost of materials not included.)
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Previous
Class Schedules
Winter 2008
Summer
2008
Spring
2008
Winter
2008
Fall
2007
Summer
2007
Spring
2007
Winter
2007
Fall 2006
Summer
2006
Spring
2006
Winter
2006
Fall
2005
Summer
2005
Spring
2005
Winter
2005
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