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ART CLASSES


2010 Summer Class Schedule

Lessons with Lauren

Instructor: Lauren Wenk
Saturdays, October 2-Nov 20
Time: 9:30–10:30 pm 
(eight 1-hour sessions)
Ages 6-12 years
Registration deadline: October 2
Introduction to important ideas and materials every budding artist should know. Using paints, color pencils, pastels, pen and ink, print-making, watercolor resist with crayon and more, students will experience a variety art projects.
Minimum students 4, Max. 15 
                         Class Fee
CAC Member:       $55
Non-Member:        $65

 

Children’s Art: Beginning & Intermediate

Instructor: Adam Maas
Saturdays, October 2-Nov 20
Time: 11:00–Noon 
(eight 1-hour sessions)
Ages 6-14 years
Registration deadline: October 2
Students will learn art from a broad perspective, emphasizing color theory and covering various art techniques as well as art history and environmental issues.
Minimum students 4, Max. 15 
                         Class Fee
CAC Member:      $55
Non-Member:        $65

 

Encaustic Workshop

Instructor: Elizabeth Shultz
Wednesdays, October 13 & 20
Time: 6:30–9:00 pm
( two 2 1/2 hour sessions )
Ages 16 & up
Registration deadline: October 6
Learn the basics of using beeswax as a medium for painting and collage. Encaustic painting uses a combination of heated beeswax and damar resin. Experience the fun and surprising qualities of this ancient medium rediscovered using the latest tools and equipment. Tools, equipment and materials including two 5”x7” Clayboard panels will be supplied. $5 material fee paid to instructor
Minimum students 4, Max. 10
                            Class Fee
CAC Member:      $55        
Non-Member:       $65

 

Advanced Encaustic Workshop

Instructor: Elizabeth Shultz
Wednesdays, Nov 3 & 10
Time: 6:30–9:00 pm
( three 2 1/2-hour sessions )
Ages 14 & up
Registration deadline: Oct  27
Explore in greater depth the many facets of encaustic medium.
Prerequisite: Past students of the encaustic workshops or by instructor approval. $5 material fee
Minimum students 4, Max. 10
                            Class Fee
CAC Member:      $55        
Non-Member:       $65

 

Figure Drawing / Open Studio

Tuesdays, October 5-Nov 30
(no class on November 9)
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm 
(eight 2-hour sessions, )
Ages 18 & up
Draw or paint the figure from a live clothed or nude model. A monitor will direct the model to change poses and provide guidance. Drop-in fee $10.00 (Please RSVP if planning to drop -in) per class.
Min students 4, Max 10          
                      Class Fee
CAC Member:    $55   
Non-Member:      $65

 

Monoprint Workshop

Instructor: Chris Holbrook
Thursdays, October 28-Nov 11
Time: 6:30–9:00 pm
( three 2 1/2-hour sessions )
Ages 14 & up
Registration deadline: Oct 21
An exciting fusion of painting and printmaking, a monotype is an experimental, mixed-media approach to creating one-of-a-kind images. New or advanced students welcome.
Minimum students 4, Max. 8
                            Class Fee
CAC Member:      $60        
Non-Member:       $70

 

Critique Sessions

Monitor: Doug Goessman
3rd Sunday of each month
7:30-9:00 pm, Ages 18 & up
Artists may bring their work for feedback and dialogue. Donation requested.

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Contemporary Art Center 305 SW Water St., Peoria, IL 61602 (309) 674-6822 artcentr@mtco.com