2015 FALL CLASSES

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CHILDREN’S CLASSES

Let’s draw! 3 Tuesdays June 23, 30, July 7 10-12:00 $30

Learn fundamentals with unique ways of seeing line, shape and space. Make your drawings come to life using techniques that artists use.

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Let’s paint! 3 Tuesdays July 14, 21, 28 10-12:00 $30

Put the color wheel to work and create
1)a tempera paint design;
2) an acrylic still life;
3) a watercolor landscape

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Let’s create! 3 Tuesdays Aug 4,11,18 10-12:00 $30

Don’t let summer slip by without exploring these fun and creative art projects.

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Let’s Draw, Let’s Paint, Let’s Create
Take all 9 classes $75

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CREATIVE ART FOR PRESCHOOLERS
with Suzanne Andrews,
art teacher certified in preschool education
Wednesdays, June 17 & June 24 10:00-11:30 – $20
July 8 & 15 10:00-11:30 – $20

In this class, designed for children ages 3 – 6, all art activities are geared to helping the child learn and enjoy the creative process of art.Questions? Call the instructor 724-787-9125. Adult caregivers are welcome to participate or adjourn to the gallery for coffee and social time.

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SUMMER KIDS’ CAMP (Ages 7 – 12)
with Pam Cooper
June 15-19 8:30-11:30 AM 1:00-3:00 PM

(ART SHOW – JUNE 20)

Mornings only – $50 Afternoons only – $40

All day 8:30-3:00 (Bring a bagged lunch.) – $100

ARTISTS MOVEMENTS STYLES

Meet Artists from the past and present. See Movements that help shape our world and our art. Use Styles that help create and express an artist’s view. Basic function and form will be executed in fun and exciting projects! So get ready and get set for an exciting week of A.M.S. for kids!!! Finish up with an amazing art exhibit of CAMPERS’ WORKS June 20!

Ms. Pam Cooper – Are you ready for this much ART? Ms. Pam is!!!

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ADULT CLASSES
Watercolor “Taming the Beast” – Lee Klingenberg      6 Mondays 10:00AM-1:00PM       Sept 21,28, Oct 5,12,19,26                                                    $60Experience an Aha! Moment while learning Lee Klingenberg’s methods and materials for painting rich, strong watercolors. Each student will be given a brochure titled “Walk With a Painter” explaining the origins of landscape painting in watercolors, composition and value arrangements, plus methods and recommended materials. Tube colors and 140 lb cold press watercolor paper are necessary supplies. Also bring a watercolor palette and water container. Long-haired flat brushes like sign painters use will be of benefit.                                                   Beginner and Intermediate level… no experience necessary..
Watercolor ABC – Cathy Rosensteel      6 Tuesdays 10AM-1:00PM           Sept 22,29, Oct 6,13,20,27            (adult)                         $60Adventure for beginners; Basic watercolor techniques; Color mixing and application.
Learn What Makes a Good Oil Painting – Jackie Moreno      6 Tuesdays 1-4:00PM       Sept 22,29, Oct 6,13,20,27            (adult)                                     $60COLOR MIXING SIMPLIFIED – Become confident in your color choices as they pertain to still life, portraits and landscapes
Drawing Dynamics – Joe Schildkamp      6 Tuesdays  4:15-5:45PM             Oct 13,20.27, Nov 3,10,17             high school – adult                        $45How can you add strong visual interest to a drawing? This class starts with an intro/review of basic drawing approaches and practice work applied to improving your observational eye. Working with marking techniques that imply pattern/texture and value contrasts that suggest form/space, students explore how to develop their subject imagery and present it in a visually dynamic manner. Bring a regular pencil to the first class; additional supplies will be suggested.
Watercolor Fall Class – Peg Panasiti  4 Wednesdays     Sept 30, Oct 7,14,21                                                                     $40Beginners 9:30-12:30
Peg Panasiti will show how to start, develop and then put the finishing touches on your creation. Each week a new still life subject will be set up for you to paint with step-by-step demonstrations. You will need ¼ sheet of 140# Arches cold press watercolor paper each session along with your watercolor paints and brushes.
Watercolor Fall Class – Peg Panasiti  4 Wednesdays     Sept 30, Oct 7,14,21                                                                     $40 Intermediate painters 1:00-4:00Peg Panasiti will show how to start, develop and then put the finishing touches on your creation. Each week a new still life subject will be set up for you to paint with step-by-step demonstrations. You will need ¼ sheet of 140# Arches cold press watercolor paper each session along with your watercolor paints and brushes.
Intermediate Oil Painting – Doreen Currie7 Wednesdays 1-4:00PM              Oct 28, Nov 4,11,18,25, Dec 2,9                                        $70Instruction is for the intermediate oil painter. References will include still life subjects, photographs and plein air if the weather is good. The class will focus on mixing color, value (light and shadow), and focal point. A favorite topic is landscapes of local farms.
Let’s Have a Painted Conversation_-   Sue Pollins 8 Thursdays 6-9:00PM   Oct 1,8,15,22,29, Nov 5,12,19                      ……… $80Develop your watercolor skills. Learn to plan. Then react and play with the water. Hone your OWN style. Design stressed demonstrations given. Individual instruction and mutual discussion. Continuing students and adventurous beginners welcome. Call Sue at 724-834-0295 for supply list.                                                         Age 15 & up
Carolyn Taylor  WEEKEND PORTRAIT WORKSHOP        $75
Friday Nov 6, 6:00-9:00PM
Saturday Nov 7, 1:00-4:00PM
Sunday Nov 8, 1:00-4:00PMCarolyn Walker Taylor is an award-winning artist who lives and works in Southwestern Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Fine Arts.. Carolyn is a charter member of the Portrait Society of America and belongs to the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society. This accomplished artist will demonstrate the step by step procedures needed to paint a successful portrait. Friday – generic portrait procedures; Saturday – techniques for portraits using a live model; Sunday – complete the work done on Saturday.. Optional personal portrait work will be scheduled for later in the fall..

WORKSHOPS

Ongoing Class: Tole Painting with noted tole artist, Rose Hastings, on Tuesdays, 6:00 to 9:00 PM for painters with some experience in the craft. A beginners class may be created by contacting the instructor at 724-289-3045. $17.00 per session.
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Open Studio: Beginning Oil Painting with Jerry Scorpion, held on Saturdays, from 1-3 pm., is open to all interested in observing this experienced and noted artist or painting along with him. Painting sessions will start from scratch but work may be on-going. Jerry will put you at ease as he shares his approach to painting while guiding each participant to find his or her style. Ages 15 to adult. $12.50 per session.*********************************************************************
Open Studio: “Paint a Masterpiece” with Nina Stahlberg, on Thursdays, from 10:00 to 1:00 offers a wide variety of painting opportunities in oil, acrylic, or pastel. This accomplished artist will guide all participants, from beginners to advanced painters of all ages. The only requirement is a desire to learn to paint. $18.50 per session.
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ON GOING: COLOR MIXING SIMPLIFIED with Jackie Moreno
Tuesdays, 1-4pm before Sept 22, and after Oct 27  $14 with instruction, $4 without.
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Figure Drawing Session 4th Monday of each month (7-9:45pm) model/studio fee $10.00 MONITOR: Marcy Koynok assisted by Doug Roote
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Wednesday Night Painters Every Wednesday (7-10pm) studio fee $4.00
Improve your painting skills by hanging out with these fun-loving still life painters. Bring your own supplies. MONITOR: PEG PANASITI
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Have Fun with Oils and Learn What Makes a Good Painting
Jackie Moreno Tuesdays 1-4:00PM on-going, beginning Feb 24, $14 per session with instruction – $4 per session without instruction Class to cover form, value, temperature, texture and concepts. Supply list will be mailed to students when requested.
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