Art Alliance
of Central Pennsylvania
WINTER 2012
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
FOR ADULTS
Classes begin the week of
January 16 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.
Classes that do not receive sufficient
registrations will be cancelled. Please let us know
at 234-2740 or
info@artalliancepa.org as early as possible if you plan on taking a
class
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
(click on instructor's name for bio information)
Oil Painting
Instructor: Jennifer Kane
574-0948
jenn_kane@hotmail.com
Mondays 9 am - noon 4 weeks
Starts January 23
Enjoy interacting with other painters while receiving
instruction on oil painting
materials and methods. Instructor uses demonstrations and feedback on your
current projects to teach how to create expressive work through knowledge
of
fundamental art principles.
Fee: $80 members; $90 non-members
Sketch!
Instructor: Jennifer Kane
574-0948
jenn_kane@hotmail.com
Mondays 1 – 3 pm 4 weeks
Starts January 23
Learn how to create quick observational drawings from life
with pencil and
water media. Kick start a habit of keeping a sketchbook and creating
sketches
to develop interpretive skills and plan for larger art works.
Fee: $60 members; $70 non-members
Monday Afternooners
Mondays January 9 & 16; February 20 & 27
1:30 – 4 pm
If you can’t find time for your art at home, drop by this
open studio time!
A chance to focus and be productive. No advance registration required.
Drop in and pay as you go.
Fee: $5 members; $8 non-members
Watercolors (evening) CANCELLED
Instructor: Jeff Mathison
422-8651 jcmaps@mac.com
Mondays 7 – 9 pm 6 weeks
Learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting. We will
focus on painting
landscapes from your choice of photographs. The class is for both
beginning
and intermediate students. Instruction is individually oriented. Email for
suggested supply list.
Fee: $80 members; $90 non-members
Acrylic Painting
Instructor: Sandy McBride 814-466-3092
amcbride@mcbstudio.com
Tuesdays 9 am - noon 6 weeks
In this course you will discover yourself through the
versatility of acrylics.
Experiment with different techniques, surfaces, colors and compositions
and
learn new approaches. Become more creative and courageous with
your
subject. You will be capable of translating ideas into a finished painting
and find
ways of working that are unique and personal. All experience levels welcome.
Fee: $105 members; $120 non-members
Water Media & Collage
Instructor:
Ruth Kempner
867-5407
ruthkpws@yahoo.com
Tuesdays 1 - 4 pm 6 weeks
Students will develop a richly layered approach using
acrylics, mediums,
gesso and a great variety of papers to create a personal vocabulary. Some
materials will be supplied. Contact Ruth for supply list.
Fee: $105 members; $120 non-members
Realist Drawing Foundations
Instructor:
Veronica Winters
235-9785
veronicasart@comcast.net
Tuesdays 5: – 8 pm 6 weeks
This class focuses on basic concepts in realist drawing.
While advanced
students work on their separate projects, beginners start out with simple
shapes/objects to draw from. Students work from life and pictures in
graphite,
colored pencils or pastels (and a medium of their choice). Subjects
include
still life, fruit, flowers, and landscape. This class is structured to
develop skills
and confidence in progression. Teens 14+ are welcome to be part of this
artistic group. Contact office for supply list at 234-2740 or
info@artalliancepa.org
Fee: $105 members; $120 non-members
Exploration in Conceptual Sculpture
Instructor:
Cecilia Charlotte Ebitz
574-7930
ceciebitz@gmail.com
Wednesdays 9 am - noon 6 weeks
This class will present participants with the opportunity to
explore topics
of identity and self through the creation of 3-D works. We will first
examine
how various artists have incorporated their personal histories into their
art
and then draw from our own unique life experiences, as well as from those
around us, to create our own works of identity expression. Each 3-hour
class
will include relevant readings, discussion, and group critique as well as
2 hours
of guided work time. There will be no restrictions on the size, medium, or
style
of your work so bring your creativity!.
Fee: $105 members; $120 non-members
Pastels CANCELLED
Instructor:
Anne Kenyon
238-4451
annekenyon4@comcast.net
Wednesdays 1 – 4 pm 4 weeks
Pastel is a versatile medium and using an underpainting
provides an
opportunity to plan and problem solve before starting to paint. Artists
have
used a variety of underpainting techniques for pastel painting, including
a
pastel wash, watercolor, gouache or acrylic wash to establish values or
provide
contrast. Unusual acrylic grounds or handmade papers in conjunction with
acrylic
gesso can also provide an interesting, textured surface on which to paint.
This class will explore the use of these techniques and allow participants
to try
several and bring a painting to completion. Contact Anne for materials
list.
Fee: $80 members; $90 non-members
Stained Glass
Instructor: Ken Plattner
360-8571
abbeysg@chilitech.com
Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:30 pm 6 weeks
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.
Fee: $105 members; $120 non-members
Watercolor – Still Life with Texture
Instructor: Michele Rivera 880-6034
mxr194@gmail.com
CHOICE OF TWO SESSIONS, each 6 weeks
Please specify:
Thursdays 9 – noon OR
Thursdays 1 – 4 pm
Hints on color mixing to avoid muddy colors with exploration
of watercolor
techniques which enhances your paintings with a texture effect .
Fee: $105 members; $120 non-members
Weekly Open Model Session
Coordinator: Ashley Eyster 404-8845
starkravingmangos@gmail.com
Thursdays 7 - 9:30 pm January 12 – February 23
An opportunity to work from a nude model in the medium of
your choice.
No advance registration required.
Fee: $10 per session on a drop-in basis.
At the Green Drake Art Center & Gallery in Millheim …
Drawing and Painting Animals CANCELLED
Instructor: Karl Leitzel 422-8461
greendrakeart@gmail.com
Thursdays 9 – 11:30 am 5 weeks
Register
through Art Alliance
We will work first on drawing skills and getting accurate
conformation in
portraying animals of all types and then move on to painting animals in
acrylics
and oils. Karl has many years of experience painting both wildlife and
domestic
animals and was featured in the Northlight book, “Wildlife Painting Step
by Step”
by Patrick Seslar.
Fee: $105
Snow make-up days if needed will
be Feb. 23 and March 1
WORKSHOPS
Intro to Your Digital
Camera
Monday, January 16 1 – 3:30pm
Instructor:
Bob Baumbach 238-8153
baum634@hotmail.com
This is a condensed course covering the basics of using a digital camera. Learn
the
mysteries of the mode buttons and some tips for taking better pictures
with your digital
camera. A hands-on afternoon – bring your camera!
Fee: $50 members; $60 non-members
Itajime-Shibori
CANCELLED
Friday, January 27 noon - 4:00pm
Instructor: Linna Muschlitz 404-3280
violinna@yahoo.com
In this simple, colorful and fun
Japanese surface design technique of folding, dipping
and dyeing lovely colors and patterns can be created. Create papers that
can be used
for picture frames, book jackets, origami, ornaments or wrapping paper.
Bring different
papers to try: typing paper, construction paper, heavy napkins, coffee
filters, paper towel
etc. Rice paper will be provided. After discovering the joys of dye on
paper we will apply
our learned techniques to a 4-foot silk scarf (provided). Materials to
bring: disposable
gloves, metal kitchen tongs, plastic clothes pins, an apron and a
notebook.
Fee: $70 members; $80 non-members
Silk Painting
Friday, February 3 1 - 4:30pm
Instructor: Linna Muschlitz 404-3280
violinna@yahoo.com
Create a luxurious hand painted
silk scarf using the salt technique. Silk painting is
quick, fun and easy. No experience necessary. Bring an apron, disposable
gloves
and a notebook. Instructions for achieving permanence of dyes will be
given.
Fee: $70 members; $80 non-members
Encaustic Workshop
Saturday, February 11 9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:00 -
4:00pm
Instructor: Anne Kenyon
238-4451
annekenyon4@comcast.net
Encaustic, painting with wax, is an ancient medium
experiencing a resurgence as
artists explore its creative possibilities. The term literally means "to
burn in" and
involves using pigmented wax on an absorbent but rigid surface to create
layers that
are fused together. The resulting works are often abstract, can
incorporate collage
materials and have an interested depth and translucency. This workshop
will serve
as an introduction and opportunity to try a different artistic medium.
Contact Anne with
questions or for materials list.
Fee: $95 members; $105 non-members
Intro to Photoshop Elements
Wednesday, February 15 6 - 8:30pm
Instructor: Bob Baumbach
238-8153
baum634@hotmail.com
Do you have a laptop with Photoshop Elements? Want to know
more about the
program? This class will start by introducing the organization program and
show you
how to import photos. Next you will learn how to take an image into the
editor, work
with it and return to the organizer.
Fee: $50 members; $60 non-members
In Lower Studio
Intro to Your Digital Camera
Monday, February 20 6 - 8:30pm
Instructor: Bob Baumbach
238-8153
baum634@hotmail.com
This is a condensed course covering the basics of using a
digital camera. Learn the
mysteries of the mode buttons and some tips for taking better pictures
with your digital
camera. A hands-on evening - bring your camera!
Fee: $50 members; $60 non-members
In Lower Studio