WK080 Warm Glass Methods - Session II 6 sessions
Wednesday - 4/16 - 5/20, 7:00 - 9:00
James Durrett

Students learn technical and practical methods used to manipulate glass into objects of their own design.    The course begings with the basic process of fusing glass together followed by more extensive methods of slumping and casting.   The course is beneficial to those wishing to acquire skills in this area for the first time and to those already familar with the basics.

$210

WK140 Drawing I - Session II 6 sessions
Wednesday , 4/16-5/20, 7:00 - 9:00
Lisa Sawlit

Throughout the course, students engage with issues of composition, subject and style based on historic and contemporary reference material.  This drawing course is an excellent foundation in drawing for beginners as well as experienced artists wishing to amplify their skills in draftsmanship.

$210

WK181N Basic Acrylic Painting- Session II 6 sessions
Wednesday 4/16 - 5/20, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Masako Kamiya

Acrylic paints are perhaps the most versatile of all the painting mediums. Through exercises and projects, students will discover their own personal painting language. This is an excellent course for beginner painters because instruction includes fundamentals of color theory, composition, palette set-up and mixing mechanics. Painting from direct observation, the subject matter will include still life, interior, portrait and landscape. The visual techniques and painting processes unique to this medium will be demonstrated. Open to all.  

$210

WK212N Photoshop Session II 4 sessions
Thursdays, 4/17-5/8, 7 to 9 PM
Jason Asselin

In today’s world of digital photography, Adobe Photoshop™ is a must. In this class, gain a basic understanding of Photoshop™ and the techniques for toning images, creating vignettes, and merging multiple images. This course is open to all levels. A working knowledge of MAC operating systems is strongly recommended.

$137

WK243N Children's Book Illustration Session II 6 sessions
Mondays, 4/14 - 5/19, 7 to 9 PM
Ned Delaney

Learn how to illustrate and publish a children's book. In this class you will create and develop your own book with children's author, Ned Delaney. Survey the genres and mediums in the market today. Then choose a story, work on character, scene development, and illustrate the scenes. Also, discuss how to present yourself and market your book to publishers. Open to all levels, some drawing experience is helpful.

$206

WK275N Digital Photography Session II 6 sessions
Tuesdays, 4/15 - 5/20, 7 to 9 PM
Gary Tardiff

Just acquired a new digital camera? Eager to learn how to maximize its capabilities? This course will offer hands on instruction in the options available for digital camera use. In addition, we will discuss some the formal elements of photographic design, composition, texture, black and white and color inherent in picture making. We will also use Photoshop software to “play” with the images we capture. Working knowledge of MAC operating systems required.

$210

WK296N-2 Watercolor Concepts Session II 4 sessions
Fridays, 4/18,5/2,5/9,5/16, 9 AM to noon
Robin Samiljan

Robin will teach assorted watercolor techniques using a liberal, free flowing approach to the practice of painting, ranging from washes, glazing, ruffling, and spatters. These techniques will then combine with natural instincts, leading to individual self reflective styles. Subject matter will cover still life, figurative, abstract and landscapes. Open to all.

$140

WK338N Mixed Media Session II 5 sessions
Saturdays, 4/20 -5/24 , 10 AM to 1 PM
Maria Malatesta

Through the use of a variety of traditional and nontraditional painting media, this class encourages the expression of personal ideas and vision. Students explore many collage materials including paper, photographs, books, maps, fabric, sand and three dimensional objects. Experiment with modeling paste, tar, various drawing and painting tools and learn the process of using encaustic wax and Xerox transfer.  Water based paints will be used.  The course includes demonstrations of materials, slides and discussion of contemporary artists and critiques. Experimentation will be encouraged as well as trusting in one's own process while developing a series of paintings that resonate with personal meaning.

$200