CHESTERTON ART CENTER ANNOUNCES THREE NEW ADULT INTRODUCTORY ART CLASSES THIS FALL
The Chesterton Art Center announces three new adult art classes this fall. Our impressive instructors, Diane Grams and Jane Cowley, will be introducing drawing, watercolor, and oil painting to adults who want to begin or refresh their artistic path. These multi-week classes offer foundational instruction in materials, tools, and techniques, priming our students to release their passion and creativity.
Fundamental Drawing with Diane Grams
This introduction to drawing class will meet for six weeks on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:00 PM from October 13 to November 17. Students will leap over their fear and develop their passion for drawing. Participants will learn about different kinds of drawing tools, papers and sketchbooks. Lessons will include strategies to find yourself on the page by mark making, eyeballing, measuring, using templates, and using shapes in one-point perspective. Students will practice drawing abstractions, still life and natural journaling. Tuition for non-members is $150 and for current CAC member is $130. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
Painting with Watercolor I with Diane Grams
This introductory watercolor class will meet for five Wednesdays from 6:00 - 8:00PM from October 20 to November 17 and is meant for beginning and intermediate painters. Participants will learn about different kinds of brushes, watercolor paints, papers and sketchbooks. Lesson will include strategies for starting a painting, finding yourself on the page, and how quality of paint and paper may impact your approach. Techniques with different brushes and marks will be taught along with masking, using templates and working with watercolor pens and pencils. Students will practice mark-making with paint to create abstractions and paint from observation. Tuition for non-members is $160 and $140 for current CAC members. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
Beginning Oil Painting with Jane Cowley
In this class, students will be introduced to the methods and materials of oil painting with award-winning artist Jane Cowley. Beginning Monday, October 18, this class will meet for six Mondays from 7:00 - 9:00PM. Lessons will include composition, color mixing, values, various techniques, spatial relations and perspective. Tuition is $150 for non-members and $130 for current CAC members. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
To register, visit Eventbrite or call the Art Center at 219-926-4711. The Chesterton Art Center is located at 115 S. 4th St., Chesterton, IN 46304.