WK108 DRAWING FROM FILM 8 sessions
Wednesdays, March 7 - April 25, 7 - 9p
Greg Orfanos

In this class students will produce a series of drawings capturing motion while watching black and white films. The objective is learning how to quickly translate motion from film in to still images on paper. Using a variety of media, "Drawing from film", will help students strengthen their observational skills.

$300

WK136 PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS 8 sessions
Tuesdays, March 6 - April 24, 7 - 9p
Maria Malatesta

This painting class offers a supportive environment to work at one's own pace. Students may work in either oil or acrylic paint. Still life, photographs, memory or one's own ideas may all be a source of inspiration. Beginners will be given an introduction to the materials and techniques of painting including color mixing, paint application and how to begin a painting. This class will include looking at slides, books and demonstrations.  We will inspire each other and look at each other's work.    

$300

WK139 DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS 8 sessions
Wednesdays, March 7 - April 25, 7 - 9p
Bea Modisett

Yes, you can draw! In this foundation course, we will explore the basic elements of drawing including line, proportion, relationship, value, contrast, form and perspective.   We will work from still life, room interiors and a model.  This class provides a highly supportive environment and encourages trusting one's own process while developing a strong foundation for future work.

$300

WK144 FIGURE DRAWING 8 sessions
Mondays, March 5 - April 30 , 7 - 9p
Lisa Sawlit

Learn to render the human form! Students will study the relationship of bones to flesh and how to represent them using charcoal and graphite. Simple observational study techniques on form, composition, and proportion will help students to improve their drawing skills throughout the course. Short demonstrations on classical French and Italian drawing techniques will also be given.

$300

WK189 ILLUSTRATION FOR BEGINNERS 8 sessions
Thursdays, March 8 - April 26, 7 - 9p
Logan Faerber

This illustration class will cover a broad range of topics with a focus on mediums, technique and composition. Each class includes demonstrations of techniques followed by practice assignments: projects ranging from character design, poster art, editorial, comics, and children's book art will be covered. Students are encouraged to keep a daily sketchbook throughout the course to document ideas and practice drawing from observation.

$300

WK208 ABSTRACT ACRYLIC 8 sessions
Mondays, March 5 - April 30 , 7 - 9p
Bea Modisett

Painter Bea Modisett will guide you through the intricacies of this versatile medium from glazing to impasto to resists and reductive techniques. Through flexible assignments using abstract and non-objective approaches, students will work in class and at home with a variety of sizes and materials including paper, vellum, canvas and panel to expand their knowledge of acrylic painting and work to develop understanding of the paint’s capabilities.Students will leave with an advanced understanding of acrylic paint including set up and clean up, with the confidence to continue to explore and experiment with this versatile material. Students will bring home a number of explorative paintings and drawings, one larger piece completed as the final project as well as a small library of resource and guide materials provided throughout the class.   Some painting experience required.

$300

WK222 OPEN SILKSCREEN TECHNIQUES 8 sessions
Tuesdays, March 6 - April 24, 7 - 9p
Christopher Stepler

Learn painterly silkscreen techniques to use in the studio or at home!  Create dynamic, multi-layered prints while exploring the possibilities of free-form silkscreening.  The class is ideal for beginners as well as those with silkscreening experience. Course fee includes 25 dollar lab fee.

$325

WK258 MORE COLOR; LESS THEORY 8 sessions
Thursdays, March 8 - April 26, 7 - 9p
Kimberly Collins Jermain

Lets experiment with color; what Joseph Albers called a “Magical Force”.  In painting, collage and simple exercises, participants will see the properties that make color choices so important to visual language, learning theory and becoming fluent manipulating light like one of the masters.

$300

WK269 INTRO TO MUSIC IN THE FINE ARTS 8 sessions
Tuesdays, March 6 - April 24, 7 - 9p
Vladan Milenkovic

This course follows the history of Western art music from the Middle Ages to the present. It will help students understand its development in social and cultural contexts, and its connection to other art forms. Elements of music, historical periods and styles, and lives of composers will be explored through the direct experience of listening. Evaluation of student work will include final research paper, live performance report, and written examinations. The ability to read music is not required.

The required textbook is The Enjoyment of Music, by Kristine Forney and Joseph Machlis. The book comes with resource DVD and four accompanying CD's.

$300