Z – Art Classes – Winter 2014

Winter Schedule 2014

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Dear Continuing or Prospective Student:

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Had a good response and a wonderful time teaching the two Albany fall painting classes, Acrylics and Watercolor, and the fall drawing class in Pleasant Hill.   Thanks to all who were able to participate!  Beginning in January, I will offer two Albany classes:  Drawing with Pen, Ink & Brush and Painting with Acrylics and –  in Pleasant Hill – Basic Drawing and Beyond!

As usual, anyone who is a returning student or who recruits a student to a class gets a free gift.  Advanced students or students who have taken previous classes with me can work independently in their choice of media in any class with individual help.   Note: you do not have to be a “senior” to sign up for these classes.

If you are interested in one of these upcoming classes, please register as soon as you can since classes must meet minimum enrollment in order to be held.  Registration is  sometimes possible at the class but only if enough students have  registered before class start date.

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Check back with my website periodically.  I may offer other classes in other locations or private/semi-private instruction in my studio in Walnut Creek.  Hope to see you in class and have a wonderful New Year!

Listed below are course descriptions for the Winter classes I am scheduled to teach and the class schedules in the following locations:
City of Albany – Recreation and Community Services Department
Pleasant Hill Education Center – Mt. Diablo Adult Education Program.

Feel free to email or call me if you have any questions: Email: StephanieScottArtist@yahoo.com
Studio/Office ( 925) 256-4093, Cell (925) 352-4852

Best Wishes, Stephanie
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Drawing with Pen, Ink & Brush

Open to all levels and ages.  Pen, ink & brush is an inexpensive, easy-to-use drawing media that can resemble an intricate line drawing etching or a painting in black and white.  (Working in black and white is good training for painters in learning to see and build strong values in their compositions.)  Beginning students will work in drawing with pen, ink and brush.  Techniques such as free-flowing pen and brush lines and shading with cross-hatching, stippling and wash will be taught using a variety of approaches and exercises.  (Students who have taken a class with Stephanie can work in their choice of any painting or drawing media, with instructor giving them individual critiques and lessons.)  Students will supply their own pens, ink, brushes and paper.  Instructor supplies special paper, other materials for class.   Plus learn easy, economical ways to mat & frame finished pieces!  Bring several objects to draw and whatever supplies you already have to first class where materials will be discussed and list handed out.  $4 materials fee due at first class.

 

Painting with Acrylic

Open to all levels and ages. Students will learn how to handle acrylic paint including how to mix colors, use of mediums, texture and washes, how to see values and build compostions. Initially learn to work acrylics like oil on canvas (thick and creamy), then like watercolor on paper. Beginning students will do exercises, and then can choose to paint abstracts, landscapes, botanical studies, still-lifes or other subjects of their choosing. Continuing or advanced students can start on individual paintings in acrylics or their choice of any painting or drawing media at first class,

Advanced students or those who have taken a class with Stephanie can work in watercolor or in their choice of any drawing/painting media, with instructor working with them individually. Basic drawing and composition as it relates to creating a painting will be taught to all including making a viewfinder and making working sketches in charcoal. Learn easy, economical ways to mat and frame finished pieces.

Students are encouraged to create visual richness by developing the thought and feeling in their work. Students should bring any supplies they already have to first class where materials will be discussed and list handed out. Students suppply their own paint, brushes & paper.  $4 materials fee due at first class.

Basic Drawing and Beyond!

Improve drawing skills using a variety of media!

(Note New Class Length and Price)

Learn basics including line, shape, value, scale, rhythm, and light. Work in black and white using a viewfinder and charcoal learning composition and shading. Then, work in pen and ink and wash learning free-flowing pen and brush lines and shading with cross-hatching, stippling and wash. Next, we work with pencil to learn basic perspective. Students may draw from their choice of subject matter including still life set-ups, flowers & other nature objects, from photographs or their imagination using a variety of approaches to provide a well rounded introduction to drawing. Plus, learn an easy, economical way to mat and frame finished pieces.

Advanced students or those who have taken a class with Stephanie can work in their choice of any drawing/painting media, with instructor working with them individually.

Students should bring any supplies they already have to first class along with several objects or subjects to draw from. Materials will be discussed and list handed out at first class.

 

Stephanie’s Winter Art Classes Schedule
City of Albany Recreation and Community Service Noon Class
Class:  Drawing with Pen, Ink & Brush
Registration		Dates, Times, Classroom Locations	Cost
Register for this class : In Person Cash, Check and Mastercard/Visa accepted. Albany Senior Center 846 Masonic Avenue Albany, CA 94706   By Telephone: (510) 524-9122 or (510) 524-9283 or (510) 559-72253) By Mail The Winter/Spring Activity Guide for the City of Albany Recreation and Community Services program is available in print and online at www.albanyca.org/rec (Go to the Recreation Dept. page and find the Activity Guide. In the Guide, find the Registration Form near the back of the guide and my classes & info are closer to the front.)  Sign the Registration Form and mail it with your check or credit card information to the Albany Senior Center.    Online registration is now open at: www.albanyca.org/onlinereg		Tuesdays 8 classes: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2014 Time: 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.   Location: Multi Purpose Room Albany Senior Center 846 Masonic Avenue Albany, CA  94706 (510) 524-9122   Enrollment: Minimum:4  Maximum:20	$129.00 Albany Resident   $134 Non-resident (Plus in-class materials fee of $4)
City of Albany Recreation and Community Service Evening Class
Class: Painting with Acrylics
See City of Albany Registration information above		Tuesdays 8 classes: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2014   Time: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.   Location: South Room Albany Senior Center 846 Masonic Avenue Albany, CA  94706 (510) 524-9122   Enrollment: Minimum:4 Maximum:20	$129.00 Albany Resident   $134 Non-resident (Plus in-class materials fee of $4)
Mt. Diablo Adult Education Morning Class
Class: Basic Drawing and Beyond!
Registration		Dates, Times, Classroom Locations	Cost
Register for this class : In Person  Registration is now open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed for lunch from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Credit Cards, Check or Money Orders accepted.   Location: Mt. Diablo Adult Education Office Pleasant Hill Education Center One Santa Barbara Road Pleasant Hill, CA  94523 (925) 937-1530   No phone in registration.   By Mail or Fax Down load registration form from www.mdusd.org   Online registration http://register.asapconnected.com/Courses.aspx?CourseGroupID=5896		Thursdays 6 classes: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20   Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m   Location: Room 207 Pleasant Hill Education Center One Santa Barbara Road Pleasant Hill, CA  94523   Enrollment: Minimum:15 Maximum:20	$114.00