Using fabric scraps, we will be creating images on a base fabric.
The final painting can be then embellished with paints, beads, stitching and other media.
Class Size: 6
"Prerequisite" - Beginner Wheel Pottery, or prior experience, the student should be able to center clay on the wheel with minimum difficulty and have working knowledge of throwing clay on the wheel.
Note: If you have pain in hands, elbow, shoulder, or a weakness in arms or back this may not be an ideal class for you.
Benson participants will learn the basic notes on the keyboard as well as learn to play easy songs.
Note: The 4th class, Thursday October 24th, will be held in the Multipurpose Dining Hall.
Painting from Life: This class for those familiar with the basics of painting in oils who wish to learn traditional and contemporary approaches to painting from a live subject.
The class will often meet off site to paint both the landscape as well as live models.
Please consider your ability to walk over uneven surfaces as well as transporting equipment to the site you are painting at before registering for this class.
Note: if the first week of a five week session is missed participant “will be removed from the class roster.”
Painting from Life: This class for those familiar with the basics of painting in oils who wish to learn traditional and contemporary approaches to painting from a live subject.
The class will often meet off site to paint both the landscape as well as live models.
Please consider your ability to walk over uneven surfaces as well as transporting equipment to the site you are painting at before registering for this class.
Note: if the first week of a five week session is missed participant “will be removed from the class roster.”
The objective of this class is to make an art piece from broken bits of ceramic or glass.
We will work on cutting techniques and use of various materials, as well as, discussions on such topics as adhesives, substrates, tools, framing and hanging, etc.
We will all learn from others in the group.