ADULT ART CLASSES @ MAC:  WINTER TERM 20097

Art Classes for adults begin the week of January 5 and continue for 9 weeks unless otherwise noted.
Tuition: $115.00 Non-members $103.50 Members

ABSTRACT PAINTING and/or DRAWING
Instructor: Kaye Callaway
Tuesday 2:00-4:00 p.m., 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
or 6:00-8:00 p.m.    STUDIO 6
If the word “abstract” evokes a negative reaction, revising this opinion opens a creative door. Learn to relate objects and images, reflecting what you paint or draw.  Call for material list.

ABSTRACT & TRADITIONAL DRAWING and/or PAINTING (Adults & Teens)
Instructor: Kaye Callaway
Tuesday 2:00-4:00 p.m., 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. or 6:00-8:00 p.m.
 Call office for material list.    STUDIO 6
Stretch your imagination in this laidback class where the instructor focuses on each individual.  Discover your personal style of drawing the things that interest you the most.

AIRBRUSH
Instructor; Calixto O’Neill
Monday 3:00-5:00 p.m.       STUDIO 1
This new and exciting course will teach you how to paint with a professional airbrush, using movable and adhesive frisket techniques. You will create beautiful effects on flowers and abstracts. The instructor will supply the airbrush and compressor. Call for remaining material list.

ANYTHING GOES!
Instructor: Kaye Callaway
Tuesday 2:00-4:00 p.m., 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. or 6:00-8:00 p.m.  STUDIO 6
Bring in any art project(s) you wish. OR,, the instructor (through discussion) can assign projects.  Call office for material list.

BASIC DRAWING
Instructor: Calixto O’Neill
Monday 9 - 11 a.m.  STUDIO 1  Call office for material list.  Learn to draw land analyze the fundamental elements of line, shape, space, and value to create representational art. 

COLLAGE
Instructor: Kaye Callaway
Tuesday 2:00-4:00 p.m., 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. or 6:00-8:00 p.m.  STUDIO 6
Explore surface textures in a way that is seldom possible with paint alone.  Call the office for a materials list.

COLOR AND COMPOSITION
Instructor: Susan Carter
Monday  7:00-9:00 p.m.     STUDIO 4
This is a class that explores color theory, color harmony, color mixing, Alber’s color theory and more. The class is geared to anyone who works in any 2-D medium including painting, drawing, quilting, weaving etc., for anyone who wants to know more about putting together an artwork.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I
Instructor: Calixto O’Neill
Monday  11am - 1 p.m.    STUDIO 1
Learn how to use your digital camera and how to create beautiful images of people, places and things. Attention will also be given to artists and the benefits of the digital.

DISCOVERIES IN WATERCOLOR  I
Instructor: Glen Ward
Saturday 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.    STUDIO 1
NOTE: Class will meet for 9 weeks  Tuition: $225.00 Non-members $205.20 Members.  Designed for the novice, to eliminate the fear, apprehension, and myth of watercolor. The course is designed for the individual to discover their creative ability to master the medium. For information, visit www.glensart.com.

DISCOVERIES IN WATERCOLOR II
Instructor: Glen Ward
Sunday: 12:00noon-4:00 p.m.      STUDIO 1
NOTE: Class will meet for 9 weeks. Tuition: $225.00 Non-members $205.20 Members.  A watercolor adventure in discovering personal technique, composition, basic drawing, perspective, mixing color and more. For information, visit www.glensart.com.

JEWELRY: ENAMELING OF SILVER JEWELRY
Instructor: Jim Hosner
Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.  STUDIO 3.  Tuition: $170.00 Non-members $155.00 Members.  Material fee: $30.00 payable to instructor.   Using high temperature enamels, students will fabricate jewelry using 2 types of enameling, cloisonné, and paint.  Tools are provided. Fabrication experience is helpful. 

JEWELRY: FABRICATION
Instructor: Jim Hosner
Sat. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.,or Wed. 6:00-9:00 p.m.  STUDIO 3
Tuition: $170.00 Non-members $155.00 Members
Material fee: $30.00 payable to instructor the first day of class.
Students will create jewelry by soldering, cutting,  forming sheets and using  wire metal. Classes will cover chasing and forging.  Safety methods will be discussed.  

THE JOURNAL: ILLUMINATED AND ILLUSTRATED
Instructor: Kaye Callaway
Tuesday  2:00-4:00 or 4:00-6:00 or 6:00-8:00 p.m.     STUDIO 6
Einstein scribbled notes and fragments of formulas in a pocket diary. Imagine what you might reveal to yourself by adding images to your words. Journal entries can trigger inspired art. Reveal your genius and create small masterpieces simultaneously. By adding color, form and texture to express your perceptions, you’ll become as illuminated as your pages.

INTRO TO OIL PAINTING
Instructor: Patrick McGrath
Wednesday  4:00-6:00 p.m.  STUDIO 6.  Call the office for materials list or click HERE.
Oil painting dates back to the early 15th century Europe. Learn to master the basic principles of this noble and ancient painting medium with this introductory course. Students are introduced to oil painting techniques, color theory, composition, light, values and the proper use and care of materials. Get individual attention and helpful critiques. Each student will end up producing a still life, landscape and self-portrait. Live demos will be executed in class by master fine artist Patrick McGrath. Previous drawing experience highly recommended.

LIFE DRAWING/EMPHASIZING ANATOMY
Instructor: Sharon Duffy Verhoef
Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  STUDIO 6
Model fee: $10.00 per person per class
The aim of this course is to gain a basic knowledge of the skeleton and musculature of the live model. Looking at the Old Masters and historical examples, we will see how to make expressive use of anatomical knowledge.

LIFE DRAWING/ANATOMY OF THE HEAD
Instructor: Sharon Duffy Verhoef
Monday:  1:00-4:00 p.m.        STUDIO 6
Tuition: $170.00 Non-members $155.00 Members
Model fee: $10.00 per person per class
The aim of this course is to focus on gaining a basic knowledge of the skeleton and musculature of the head and features of the live model. Students will realize the role that the underlying anatomy plays in determining an individual “likeness”.

OIL PAINTING: TECHNIQUES OF THE OLD MASTERS
Instructor; Patrick McGrath
Wednesday  7:00-9:00 p.m.    STUDIO 6
Call for materials list or click HERE.
Discover the secrets of the Old Masters. This course is aimed at introducing students to the techniques of Old Masters such as Titian, Peter Paul Rubens and Velázquez. By copying a masterpiece, students will learn how to reproduce a painting in the style and manner reminiscent of one of the artist mentioned above. Students work primarily with oil painting and develop good observation skills while learning how to paint in an orderly and traditional manner using grisaille and glazing system. Previous painting experience and art training is highly recommended.

PAINTING: OILS and ACRYLICS
Instructor: Betty Bay
Tuesday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.     STUDIO 6
Tuition: $170.00 Non-members $155.00 Members
This course in painting is designed to help students develop skills, learn to observe, see color, and compose a finished work. Subjects include still life, floral, landscapes, seascapes, and figurative painting as well as Impressionist-style painting.

PAINTING: OIL PAINTING TECHNIQUES
Instructor: Patti Shistle
Thursday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.   STUDIO 6
Tuition: $170.00 Non-members  $155.00 Members
Students will work from life or their own photos. Learn to observe and interpret form and color.

PASTEL PASSION
Instructor: Kaye K. Callaway
Tuesday 2:00-4:00 p.m., 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. or 6:00-8:00 p.m.  STUDIO 6
Call office for material list.  Create velvety colors and textures unlike those of paint when you choose to use soft, hard or oil pastels (stick or pencil). Discover your own style by experimenting freely with a variety of techniques and recommendations.

PORTRAITURE PHOTOGRAPHY ON LOCATION
Instructor: Nick Wozniak     
Tuesday 5:30-7:30 p.m.         STUDIO 1
This class will cover the basic fundamentals of location photography using a digital SLR camera with an external flash. We will cover using flash photography as a primary light source, using flash as a fill light, composing an image on a location, and the fine art and commercial side of portraiture photography. You will need a digital SRL camera and an external flash.

POTTERY
Instructor: Cindy McDowell
Wednesday 7:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday 10:00 a.m.-12noon or Thursday 7:00-9:00p.m.  STUDIO 2
Firing fee: $20.00 payable with registration
Material fee: $25.00 payable to instructor first day of class
This class has it all; from basic or advanced hand building and wheel throwing to various decoration techniques (colored slips, inlayed colored clay, sgraffito, incising, carving, stamping, sprigging, feathering, slip trailing and more) and several firing methods (low fire glazing techniques, high fire stoneware glazing, raku firing, and pit firing). With the holidays just a few months away, this is the perfect time to make your own professional looking gifts. Both functional and one of a kind decorative pieces in addition to bead making will be presented. You will be amazed at the beautiful pieces you create.

SCULPTURE: BRONZE CASTING
Instructor: Kent Arblaster
Saturday: 1:00-4:00 p.m.              STUDIO 4
Tuition: $170.00 Non-members $155.00 Members
Foundry fee: $20.00 payable with registration
Follows the Saturday sculpture class. Rubber molds, spruce, vent, and shell molds will be taught. Monthly casting will be the Sunday following class.

SCULPTURE: The Figure
Instructor: Steve Piscitelli
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.   STUDIO 6
Tuition: $170.00 Non-members $155.00 Members
Material fee: $45.00 payable to instructor
Anatomical study of a live model. Clay on 18 inch armature with the emphasis on casting in bronze.

STAINED GLASS
Instructor: Cathy Gatti
Wednesday: 7:00-9:00 p.m.      STUDIO 4
Tuition: $115.00 Non-members $103.50 Members
Material fee: $35 payable to instructor.
Students will be introduced to basic concepts of designing and constructing stained glass projects.  Call office for materials list.

WATERCOLOR  II
Instructor: Calixto O’Neill
Monday: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.       STUDIO 1
Class will introduce students to watercolor techniques and materials. Basic projects will be completed. Call office for materials. Basic watercolor a prerequisite.

YOGA IN THE GARDEN
Instructor: Becca Schmidt
Saturday   8:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m.  STUDIO 6  Courtyard
NOTE: CLASS WILL MEET FOR 8 WEEKS
Tuition: $55.00 Non-members $50.00 Members
Experience the joy of Hatha Yoga in one of the most beautiful settings in Central Florida! These classes, designed for the beginner student, will integrate stretching and breathing with an introduction to meditation. Yoga is great for keeping the body strong, flexible and feeling youthful. This class is fun, nurturing and a great way to meet like-minded health enthusiasts.

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