Art Alliance
     of Central Pennsylvania

  
  
  
  WINTER 2010
  CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
  FOR ADULTS

  
    Classes begin the week of January 11, 2010

    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 January 5, 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

  
 
 Oil Painting
  Jennifer Kane    814-466-6334
                                   jenn_kane@hotmail.com
     Develop oil painting skills in a fun and supportive
  environment. Students will pursue individual projects
  assisted by the instructor.  
  Mondays:  9 am  – noon,  8 weeks
  $120 members;  $140 nonmembers     
                                                 


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: 1:30 - 4 pm,  ongoing
Each session: $5 members; $8 nonmembers



 Basic Drawing with Realistic Techniques
  Veronica Winters     814-235-9785
             veronicasart@comcast.net
     **Teens & Young Adults Welcome**
    Students will draw both from life and pictures. Veronica will perform
 drawing demonstrations at the beginning of each class while the remainder
 of the class time will be devoted to students' practice and individual and
 group critiques. You will explore basic techniques in drawing with graphite
 pencils. Colored pencils or pastels will be reserved for more advanced
 students or those who'd like to give them a try. Color theory, value scale,
 composition, design, layering and accuracy of shapes will be the primary focus of the class.
    The supply list includes either a box of 24+ Prismacolor premier pencils, colorless
 blender, and a small can of the mineral spirits/turpanoid with a small brush; or a box of
 graphite pencils of various softness (4B pencil is a must) and kneaded eraser, and 9x12
 or larger smooth paper (I recommend Bristol smooth Strathmore paper). Students could
 bring 3 objects to draw for their first session.
 Mondays  4 - 7 pm    8 weeks
 $120 members; $140 non-members


TUESDAYS

Acrylic Painting
  Sandy McBride    814-466-3092
                        amcbride@mcbstudio.com
      In this course you will discover yourself through the
 versatility of acrylics. We will experiment with different
 techniques, surfaces, colors and compositions. In the
 process you will learn new approaches and 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. This class is for all experience levels.
 Tuesdays   9 am - noon    8 weeks
 $120 members; $140 non-members

  
Concrete Art
 Terry Johnson     237-6670     terryjtiles@aol.com
    An old, outdoor friendly building material taken beyond bird baths and stepping stones
 into a versatile, non toxic and light weight sculpture medium. The weight, scale and
 construction issues of ceramics are transcended with concrete while the shaping, incising,
 coloring and molding potential remains. Most of the materials you need are at a
 garden/building supply store cheap. Think big and join an experimental class for a dance
 with a new medium. We'll cover basic armature building, formulas and structural additions,
 casting and finishing techniques. $15.00 materials fee. Students need rubber gloves and
 protective eye wear.
 Tuesdays  9 am - noon     6 weeks     **Begins January 19**
 $95 members; $110 non-members
 Lower Studio

 Figure Drawing
  Chuck Hall    349-5845     chkmol@msn.com
    Life drawing from the figure in black and white in the medium of your
 choice. Early emphasis will be on contour drawing, tonal drawing, and
 tonal drawing with white heightening. (Later in the course we will
 consider the use of pastels and wet graphic media if there is enough
 interest.) Come the first day with a soft-leaded pencil or vine charcoal
 (no compressed charcoal, please). There will be drawing paper
 available the first day; after that the materials will be your responsibility.
 A discussion of papers and graphic media will take place during the first
 class. Model fee is included in the tuition.
 Tuesdays  1 - 4 pm     8 weeks
 $150 members; $165 non-members

 

 Getting to Know Your Digital Camera
   Bob Baumbach     238-8153     baum634@hotmail.com
    This course is for beginning and intermediate photographers who
 have a digital camera and would like to know more about it. It will be a
 class in discovery of your camera, what it can or cannot do and how to
 get the most out of it for various situations. The lessons will include
 some background on how digital cameras work, features of the
 camera and how to use them at the appropriate times for best results.
 This will not be a class on photo editing with a computer - it is oriented
 toward the act of recording images. The classes will be actively
 involved in shooting and learning the features of the student's particular camera.
 The teacher will work with the individual student to get the most out of his/her camera.
 Tuesdays    6 - 8:30 pm     5 weeks
 $70 members; $85 non-members
  

 WEDNESDAYS

 
 
 Sculpture Studio
  Coordinator: Mary Lee Kerr     814-466-6050
                                                                     mlkerr@verizon.net
    All levels and mediums welcome to join other sculptors for an
 opportunity to work and exchange ideas, techniques, and constructive
 critiques.
 Wednesdays  9 am - noon     ongoing
 $5 members; $8 non-members

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Composition 101
 Jennifer Kane     814-466-6334     jenn_kane@hotmail.com
    Create expressive, dynamic art by developing skillful use of
 compositional elements. Discover and practice fundamental design
 concepts to improve your work in any art medium.
.Wednesdays   noon - 3pm     3 weeks
 $60 member; $70 non-member

 Beginning Pastels
  Linda Schimmel     814-692-5322
        wingsofeagleslfs@gmail.com
    In this 4 week class you'll learn the history and unique qualities
 associated with the pastel medium. You'll learn the skills and
 techniques needed to produce pastel paintings while exploring
 basic art concepts such as values, color and composition. Call
 or email Linda with any questions and a list of supplies.
 Wednesdays    1 - 3:30 pm     4 weeks     **Begins Feb 3rd**
 $65 member; $75 non-member


Stained Glass
 Ken Plattner    814-466-7225    abbysg@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  6:30 - 9:30 pm    8 weeks
 $120 members; $140 non-members
 

 THURSDAYS

 

 Watercolors 
  Michele Rivera    814-880-6034    mxr194@gmail.com
    Learn to paint gorgeous washes of watercolor using a
 multiple of subjects. Simplify your paintings and allow
 yourself to stop being in control or trying to create the
 perfect painting. In two classes students will bring in their
 favorite photos or sketches or choose one supplied by the
 instructor.  All levels are welcome including beginners.
 Thursdays:   9 am – noon     8 weeks    
 $120 members; $140 nonmembers 

 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.
 Thursdays 1 - 4 pm    6 weeks   **Starts January 21**
 $95 members; $110 non-members
 

Open Model Session     
 Coordinator:  Laura Winn Kane    814-692-2292    lwkane@hotmail.com.
    An opportunity to work from a model in the medium of your choice. Please note that this
 is no longer on a "drop-in" basis. Students will need to register for the entire 8 week
 session.
 Thursdays  7 - 9:30 pm     8 weeks
 $50 members; $80 non-members.

                                              
                                                WORKSHOPS 

 
Realistic Techniques in Colored Pencil Still Life Drawing
     Saturday & Sunday   Feb. 6 & 7   2 - 5 pm each day
   Veronica Winters     814-235-9785     nika@veronicasart.com
    See basic techniques in realistic colored pencil drawing that the artist
 uses to render the form. This workshop focuses on basic color theory,
composition and color layering in still life drawing. Drawing with colored
 pencils is a very time-consuming process that requires some patience
 from artists. Both beginners and more advanced students will benefit from
 Veronica's demonstrations and explanations. Students will complete one
 or two small drawings at the end of the session. The artist will also discuss
 fixatives and artwork presentation. Young adults are welcome to take this workshop. The supply
 list includes a box of 24+ Prismacolor Premier pencils, colorless blender, general's pencil
 sharpener, a small can of the mineral spirits/turpanoid with a small brush, HB graphite pencil,
 kneaded eraser and 9x12 Bristol smooth Strathmore paper or a drawing pad of another brand.
 The artist will have a still life set up but students are encouraged to bring their own objects to
 draw from life.
 $90 members; $105 non-members


 
 Portraiture in Graphite
     Saturday & Sunday   Feb. 13 & 14    2 - 5 pm each day
   Veronica Winters     814-235-9785     nika@veronicasart.com
    See basic techniques in realistic graphite pencil drawing of people. The
 artist will show and explain how to draw portraits from pictures and life
.Veronica will give details on rendering light and shadow, layering the
 darks with pencils of various softness and achieving good results. She will
 also discuss fixatives and artwork presentation. Young adults are
 welcome to take this workshop. The supply list includes a set of graphite
 pencils of various softness from 2H to 6B (4Bor 6B is a must), kneaded eraser,
 eraser, general's pencil sharpener, high quality picture to draw from or/and a mirror. Drawing
 pad can vary in size from 9x12 to 16x20". Good quality brands of drawing pads include
 Strathmore paper & Canson,etc.
 $90 members; $105 non-members