SUMMER 2010 CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS

Art Alliance
of Central Pennsylvania

SUMMER 2010
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
FOR ADULTS

Classes begin the week of July 5, 2010 unless otherwise noted.

    The Registration Form can be filled in directly on the screen
     (except for credit card info), and then printed and mailed to the
     Art Alliance.
          Please help us help you. Under-enrolled classes must be canceled.
          To make sure that the class you want is a "go" please enroll by June 28, 2010..

    Get a 10% discount on your class fee!
         Sign up a friend who has never taken an Art Alliance class before, and both of
         you will earn a 10% discount on your class fees.

                                            CLASSES

MONDAYS

Monday Afternooners
Coordinator: Carol Goldberg    814-466-8714    carol.goldberg@mac.com
    If you have trouble finding time for your art at home, drop by the open studio: a great
opportunity to finish work, to have work critiqued, or simply to socialize with other artists.
By giving yourself a regular time to focus on your art, you will see your productivity rise.
Mondays: July 5, 12, 19; August 2, 9, 16   1:30 - 5 pm
Each session: $5 members; $8 nonmembers

TUESDAYS

Adobe Photoshop Tools
Sandy McBride 814-466-3092 amcbride@mcbstudio.com
This course is devoted to using the computer as a painting and
drawing tool. It does not cover photography. Students must supply
their own laptop and Adobe Photoshop application
.Each class will consist of demonstrations followed by hands-on
guidance for creating works of art. Demonstrations will cover
using the tools, palettes, colors, filters, and concepts of design
Tuesdays July 6, 13, 20 9 am - noon
$50 members; $60 non-members

WEDNESDAYS

Improve Your Figure
: Mary Lee Kerr    814-466-6050     mlkerr@verizon.net
    In this 3 session short course we will work in clay from a live model,
progressing from short poses and quick studies to longer poses and
more finished pieces. The emphasis will be on expression and effective
abstraction of the figure rather than realism. Clay is available from the Art
Alliance for $12.50/25lbs. Please bring a wood board and some plastic
bags to the first session.
Wednesdays July 7, 14, 28    9 am - noon
$65 members; $75 non-members (includes model fee)

Stained Glass
Ken Plattner    814-466-7225     abbeysg@chilitech.com
    For beginning & advanced students. Beginners make a small project and learn the basics
of copper foil and stained glass work. Call Ken about materials before the first class.
Wednesdays July 7, 14, 21 August 4, 11, 18   6:30 - 9:30 pm
$95 members; $110 non-members

THURSDAYS

Watercolors – Exploration of Colors
Michele Rivera    880-6034     mxr194@gmail.com
    Designed for those artists of all levels who wish to acquire or
improve their skills in watercolor painting by focusing on the
impact of color. Learn how colors affect us both mentally and
physically. Being able to use colors consciously and harmoniously
can help you create spectacular results. Come to learn some
more…
Thursdays July 8, 15, 22   9 am – noon
$50 members; $60 non-members

Watercolors – Artist Choice
Michele Rivera    814-880-6034     mxr194@gmail.com
    Ever have an image/photograph that you always wanted to work on but were apprehensive
to do on your own? This is the session for you. Michele will give you the extra push of
confidence and instruction to tackle your painting, OR just enjoy the assignment of the day
(still life, landscape, etc).
Thursdays August 5, 12, 19   9 am – noon
$50 members; $60 non-members

Waterbased Media and Collage
Ruth Kempner    814-867-5407
                                          ruthkpws@pennswoods.net
    Expand your mixed-media and collage experience - use
watercolors, acrylics, and inks to create new surfaces to
work on, and to "paint with paper". A great way to free up
creativity and develop self-expression. Call Ruth for
materials list.
Two Sessions: July 8, 15, 22; and August 5, 12, 19     1 – 4 pm
You may mix and match from the sessions to make a group of three days.
$50 members; $60 non-members for each session of three days

Open Model Session
Coordinator: Melissa Forkner    addiedavis1978@yahoo.com
    An opportunity to work from a model in the medium of your choice
Thursdays July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 19   7 - 9:30 pm
.$45 members; $60 non-members for all 7 sessions or $15 per session on drop-in basis.


                                                WORKSHOPS

Photographing Streams
Thursday, July 22    6:30 - 9:00 pm
Bob Baumbach   814-238-8153    baum634@hotmail.com
    Bob has specialized in photographing the streams of Central PA and
has exhibited many of his photos. This will be a hands-on workshop on
location, using all the tools of a modern day digital camera to make the
most effective photograph. An advanced camera such as a Digital SLR
is not necessary. A tripod would be useful. The class will start with a
learning session and then a practicum in photographing. The class will
meet at the parking area at Galbraith Gap. Take road to Tussey Ski area
and continue past ski area until you come to a stream and a bridge, turn
left just before the bridge. Contact Bob with questions.
$50 members; $60 non-members

Basics of Realistic Still Life Drawing
Friday – Sunday August 6 - 8    1 – 4 pm each day      NOTE DATE CHANGE!
Veronica Winters    814-325-0148     veronicasart@comcast.net
    This workshop focuses on the fundamentals of still life drawing from life in graphite pencil.
Veronica will explain how to create balanced compositions, value changes, light/shade
conditions, accurate object drawing, perspective, reflective surfaces, textures and fabric. This
workshop is based on several demonstrations done by the artist and students’ active drawing
participation to understand and practice basic art techniques. Students will draw from a still
life placed in the studio. Teens 13 and above are welcome to enroll into this class. Supply list
will be provided upon registration.
$115 members; $125 non-members

Landscape Drawing for Beginners   CANCELLED
     Veronica Winters    814-325-0148     veronicasart@comcast.net
    This workshop is based on understanding key concepts in landscape drawing, including
perspective, color/value intensity, textures, proportion, and drawing of specific objects like
trees and clouds. Artist will have several demos and students will draw from their pictures.
Thus, everybody should bring his/her large images/photos they want to draw from. Veronica
will also have a few extra pictures at hand. In terms of dry mediums there will be two options:
graphite drawing or drawing with black and white pencils on colored paper. Teens 13 and
above are welcome to enroll into this class. Supply list will be provided upon registration.

Composition with Your Digital Camera
Tuesday August 17    9 am - noon
   Bob Baumbach     814-238-8153     baum634@hotmail.com
    The digital camera has made technically good photography
available to everyone, but, what makes an aesthetically pleasing
photograph (or art work)? This workshop will introduce you to the
compositional standards that make a good photograph and then
you will go out an practice shooting with some tips that Bob will
introduce in the short classroom session.
$50 members; $60 non-members

“Pieces of You” Mixed Media Workshop
Saturday, July 31 & Sunday, August 1   two days, 9 am - 1 pm each day
   Isabel Kumerz   isabel@kumerz.com
    This workshop is about creating a three-dimensional painting about yourself using more
than paint. We will start creating a composition with boxes glued onto a while canvas.
Afterwards we will add paint and applied other elements and imaginary. We will have the
opportunity to make plaster forms from your own face, if you are so inclined, and use this
mask for composition.
    Open to experienced artists seeking to bring their art to the next level, and to beginners
wishing to explore a wide range of creative processes.
   $100 members; $125 non-members