Adult Summer Classes
Floral Batik with Frances Fontaine
Classes begin the week of June 2, 2015 and go 8 weeks unless otherwise
noted. We are closed the week of June 29, 2015. There will be no classes
this week. Classes will meet from 9:00am to noon each week.
Tuesday Classes:
Little Flowers Beginning Watercolor Class with Jane Sellier, 4 weeks, June 2 – 23. $75, $65,
Studio 5. Watercolor painting has always bee popular. Maybe you’d like to try it too. This class is
designed for people who haven’t used the medium before so now is your chance! There will be step-bystep instructions that are easy to follow so everyone can paint successfully.
Floral Batik with Frances Fontaine, 4 weeks, June 2 -23. $85, $75, Studio 4. Sitting on the
dock of the bay, watching my friends learn how to batik… summer time fun in the sun! Wax, colorful
dyes, painting, friends and summer. What more could you want? We will talk through the steps for
making a beautiful floral batik. Come join us for fun and frivolity! Supplies included.
Pottery – Intermediate to Advanced with Maria Spies: Tuesdays: 9:30 – 12:30 $90, $160,
$150 – 8:30pm, $160, $150 Members –This class with Maria as she discusses and demonstrates
pottery forms and their functions. Pottery forms often follow function; to fit the hand or pour a certain
liquid. In this class you’re the artist, so form and surface decoration may come first. Express yourself!
You may decorate the surface with carvings, slips and glazes to make every piece unique. Maria will help
each student on the pottery wheel or with hand building to advance your pottery skills. Pieces created in
class may be fired as part of the class. All other pieces will be charged the appropriate fee for firing and
glazing. Clay may be purchased as needed. Please bring your apron, towels, paper towels.
Abstract Painting with Linda Ledet, $75, $65, 5:30 - 8:30pm, Studio 5. 4 weeks,
July 7 – 28. This Abstract Painting course will describe and reveal itself as we experience the gamut
and FUN of this genre of art. This class is designed for oil and acrylics painting. No experience
necessary. Abstract art is its own unique experience. We will paint like we never painted before. Each
work is spontaneous and not bound by rules of representational art. We will not fear our own
originality! Paint with whatever medium you are comfortable with.
Wednesday Classes:
Beginning to Intermediate Pottery with Shane Reynolds,$160, $150, 9:00 – noon, Studio 3.
Whether you are a true “newbie” to pottery or have some skill that you want to enhance, Shane will
demonstrate techniques and work with each student on their projects. This class will cover wheel thrown
pottery as well as individual direction in hand building. You will learn to slip, glaze or carve to give your
work its own personality.
Thursday Classes:
Brushstrokes & Brilliance with Loran Chavez, 4 weeks, June 4 – 25, Studio 4. $85, $75. This
bare bones acrylic class brings you back to basics using demonstrations and instruction. Learn several
techniques, including blending, mediums, patterns – how to make them!, color mixing to avoid making
mud, the value of values, layering and glazing. You will learn the value of a limited palette and good
quality brushes. We will learn how to paint water, building, glass. Flowers, reflections and so much
more! Join Loran Chavez for this fun filled, fast paced, painting class. Supplies included.
Pottery – Intermediate to Advanced with Maria Spies: Thursdays: 9:00 – 12:00 $160, $150
Members –This class with Maria as she discusses and demonstrates pottery forms and their functions.
Pottery forms often follow function; to fit the hand or pour a certain liquid. In this class you’re the artist,
so form and surface decoration may come first. Express yourself! You may decorate the surface with
carvings, slips and glazes to make every piece unique. Maria will help each student on the pottery wheel
or with hand building to advance your pottery skills. Pieces created in class may be fired as part of the
class. All other pieces will be charged the appropriate fee for firing and glazing. Clay may be purchased
as needed. Please bring your apron, towels, paper towels.