Youth Classes (Ages 12-15)

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Following are maps to our classrooms. All Souls Church (pdf), Ceramics Bldg. (pdf), Dodge Bldg. (pdf), East Bldg. (pdf), Fiber Bldg. (pdf), Foundation Bldg. (pdf), Irving Bldg. (pdf), Jannes Library (pdf), Sculpture Bldg. (pdf).

 

Summer 2008

Beginning Oil Painting

XYPA 022-40 SU
An informative step-by-step course for beginning painters or those new to oil painting. You will be introduced to the basic tools and fundamentals of painting with oil from setting up a palette and mixing colors to applying the final varnish. Click here for the supplies list.
Instructor: Jessica Logsdon
Date: 8 sessions, July 28 - August 7
Time: Monday - Thursday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Cost: $195 Enrollment limited to: 10
Location: Irving Building, rm. 115

 

Bookmaking/Bookbinding

XYINT 025-01 SU
Make your own beautiful hand-bound books. You will learn Japanese stab binding which is elegant and simple. We'll also explore other binding techniques. Then, collage, decorative papers and printed images will be used to embellish and shape the spirit of your books. All supplies included.
Instructor: Heather Beffa
Date: 8 sessions, July 28 - August 7
Time: Monday - Thursday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Cost: $175 Enrollment limited to: 10
Location: Dodge Building, rm. 102

 

Character Creation

XYIL 050-40 SU
Take your cartooning or manga a step further. Create imaginary characters with careful construction, planning and purpose. We will design every detail of our characters, how the look what they are thinking, how their world works, etc. Through drawing, writing and sculpture we'll have a great time using our imaginations. All materials included.
Instructor: Shannon Malewski
Date: 8 sessions, July 28 - August 7
Time: Monday - Thursday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Cost: $195 Enrollment limited to: 10
Location: Irving Building, rm. 101

 

Fall 2008

Draw Anime and Manga
XYAN 042-40-F
Learn how to draw anime characters and the basic composition of manga. We’ll cover the details of bodies, faces and backgrounds to expand your drawing skill. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and eraser to the first class.
Instructor: Steele Snover
Date: 5 sessions, Oct. 4-Nov. 1
Time: Saturdays, 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $119 Enrollment limited to: 12
Location: Special Programs Classroom, 4301 Main St., Suite 14

Exploring Charcoal and Pastel
XYPA 038-40-F
Observe the techniques of the impressionist masters, then apply the
information in your own drawings! You will learn techniques including
blending, hatching, cross-hatching and scumbling. Experiment with
linear and painterly approaches to drawing as you draw a variety of subjects.
Instructor: Christina Golding
Date: 5 sessions, Oct. 2 - Oct. 30
Time: Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: $119 Enrollment limited to: 12
Location: Special Programs Classroom, 4301 Main St., Suite 14