Advanced Perspective Drawing for Artists with Harvey Winn

This is an advanced course in perspective drawing and will stress large format layout. Finished drawings and/or paintings will be expected from students. On 2 consecutive Saturdays February 2 and 9, 12:00pm-4:00pm, $80 members.

Tie Dye

Flash back to the sixties with the art of tie dying. Learn a variety of different folds, twist and pleats to get that wild look. Bring your own t-shirt. Two separate workshops, Saturdays, February 2, and April 5, 1pm-4:00pm, $30 members per workshop.

Just in Time for Valentine’s Day, Make Your Own Cards and Gifts

Give your friends and family something from the heart, an original and individualize valentine’s card and gifts. February 5, 3:30pm-5:00pm, $10 members.

Colored Pencil Workshop with Bob Dixon

A day's introduction to creating painting with wax colored pencils.  Bob Dixon will share techniques for using this simple medium which has unlimited possibilities.  While this workshop is open to all painting skill levels, basic drawing skills are necessary. Saturday February 9, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm with an hour break for lunch. $80 members.

Precious Metal Clay Jewelry with Starr Payne

Ms Payne is the President of the NW Florida Society of Goldsmiths

Introduction to PMC (Precious Metal Clay) form. – This class teaches the basics of metal clay.  Topics include how to design and work with the medium, stamping impressions, sanding, prepare for firing, fire and finish the metal including polishing. Student project – Metal Clay Pendant and earrings. Two separate workshops Wednesday January 30, 5:30pm-9pm, February 16, 12:00pm-3:30pm $80 members per workshop, all materials included.

Triangle Weaving with Alice Cappa

Triangle weaving is a unique process that builds the weave from two opposite corners at the same time. It’s a good technique for using those colorful, glitzy, textured novelty yarns that can’t be used on a standard loom. This is probably the most forgiving technique, blending in odd textures and colors into a unified whole. Students will build the frame, break for lunch, then begin to weave, and a full-size shawl can be done in just a few hours. Saturday, February 23, 10:00am – 4:00pm, bring a lunch. $80 members, frame materials included.

Just in Time for Easter, Pysanky Workshop (Ukrainian Egg) with Kelly Milko

Three hour class. Eggs are decorated thru a process of wax and dyes called pysanka. Class will include a brief history of this ancient folk art. You will leave with a completed pysanky egg. Saturday, March 15, 1:00pm- 4:00pm and Tuesday, March 18, 4:00pm -7:00pm $35 members per workshop, materials included.                      

Pour Art and Splash in Water Media with Esther Tubbs

This creative technique is done by using liquid Acrylics, staining watercolors or using watercolor ink and pouring the mixture over watercolor paper. Pouring allows one to get “lost” in the painting process as we splash, spin, tilt and move to our creative rhythm.  One learns to let go of preconceived notions and learn to create with abandon.  After the “chaos” has been created the discerning artist can then come in and pull everything together. Some painting experience required.  This is a two day workshop; March 28, Saturday 10am-4pm, (bring a bag lunch) and March 29, Sunday 1pm-4:30pm, $85 members, materials included.

 Visual Art Classes for Adults

Watercolor painting with Bob Dixon

Bob is a well known artist from Thomasville and is the recipient of many awards and exhibit recognitions. His originals and prints hang in several local homes and business as well as in the White House and Buckingham Palace. Bob will teach how versatile watercolor can be; it works well for realist and impressionist. All levels of experience are welcome. January 31, February 7, 14, 28, March 6 & 13, 2008.  6:30 to 8:30 pm, $90 members. 

Water Media for the Serious Painter with Esther Tubbs

Esther’s desire is to develop creativity in each student by teaching them to express their personal painting signature through the joyful, free usage of color and movement. Her goal for each class is to create a fun, relaxed atmosphere as students learn about the use of color, design and composition. At the end of the class series students will move up another level as they experience new ways of seeing as an artist sees and then expressing that “seeing” in successful paintings after the classes are over. Must have some painting experience, adults only. April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 6:30pm -8:30pm, $65 members. 

Visual Art Classes for Pre Teens and Adults 

Drawing and Designing Cars, Boats and Planes with Harvey Winn

Mr. Winn is a former designer with Chrysler Corporation in the Dodge Design Studio. The 1968-1970 Dodge Charger has his touch. He named the Dodge Super Bee and designed its now classic logo. This course teaches the fundamentals of designing transportation products. Side view drawing, perspective drawing and rendering with pencils and markers will be taught. Ages 12 and up, Thursdays January 31, February 7, 14 & 24, 4:00pm-6:00pm, $60 members. 

Basics of Perspective Drawing for Artists with Harvey Winn

This course will teach artists in any medium the fundamentals of correct perspective drawing in 1 point, 2 point and 3 point perspective. Ages 12 and up, Thursdays February 28, March3, 10 &17, 4:00pm-6:00pm, $60 members. 

Cartooning with Harvey Winn

This four day course introduces the student to the basics of cartooning. It will stress various cartoon techniques and styles, from single panel cartoons, political cartoons, cartoon strips and caricature drawing. Both black & white and color cartooning will be taught. Harvey Winn’s career has spanned many creative disciplines. Ages 12 and up, Tuesdays in February 5, 12 &26 March 4, 4:00pm -6:00pm, $60 members. 

Jewelry for Mothers and Daughters with Pat Thrash,

Learn the art of stringing beads for necklace, earrings and/or bracelet. Stringing beads is not just pushing thread through a hole; it is all about design and lay-out. Pat will help you look at color, shape, style and how to put on those complicated clasps and much more. Ages 10 and up, Tuesdays, starting January 22 runs till May 13, 6:00pm -7:30pm, $60 members per 4 consecutive classes, most supplies included. 

Intro to the Hand Building and the Wheel

First two classes will be to familiarize your self with clay, glazes and firing. After that it is on to the Wheel. Limited spaces do not delay in signing up. Ages 10 and up, Mondays starting January 28 runs till May 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, $60 members for 4 consecutive classes, all materials included. 

Fiber Arts with Amy Wheeler

Discover the world of design through fabric and dye. Learn to tie dye, batik and make your own printing blocks for stamping fabric. Create anything from wearable art to a wall hanging. (10 and up), $50 members included some supplies.  

Express Your Self, look at art as a means of personal expression both ours and the artist we study. This art class will cover a wide variety of mediums, styles and artists. 7^th -12^th graders, Mondays starting January 28 runs till May 19, 3:45pm-5:00pm, $40 members for 4 consecutive classes, all materials included.

Children’s Visual Arts

Mini-Masters

You are never too young to start your art career; this course is just what the tiny artist needs to make creativity bloom. Curriculum for this class is developmentally appropriate. Children have loads of fun while enhancing their motor skills and creativity. (PreK-1^st grades), Tuesdays starting January 22- May 13, 3:45pm-5:00pm, $40 members for 4 consecutive classes, all materials included. 

Art Adventures,

This art class will cover a wide variety of mediums and subject matter. Students learn about artists, art history, and artistic mediums related to each hands-on project. Students enjoy these fast paced classes. (2^nd-4^th graders), Thursday’s, starting January 24 runs till May 15, 3:45pm-5:00pm, $40 members. All class fees are based on 4 week session. 

For 5^th graders and up please see the adult classes.

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