Class Schedule
Adult Class Schedule
(Ages 15 & up)
WINTER 2012
"Fearless Beginnings-Intro to Watercolor Painting"
A four week introduction to watercolor class with local artist/instructor, Susan McGuire. Supplies will be included in this class. We will do the chasing for supplies so that you can explore this media in your new year of creativity without the intimidation and cost of a long supply list. Come and experience something new! Beginning, Friday, February 3-24, from 1-3pm. Susan will be an exhibiting artist in the first SAC exhibit of the year, which opens January, 24 until March 4. The meet the artists reception is Friday, January 27, from 6-8pm and is open to the public.
The cost is $75 for SAC member or $85 for a non-member. Please register early so that adequate supplies are available. Minimum of four students.
Super Bowl Painted Pottery – Sunday, February 5, 1pm – 2:30pm.
Create your own original design on a functional bowl (6.25”x3.25”) The only limitation is your imagination! No experience required.
$15 Member/$20 Non-member.
Bowls will be fired and available to pick up in a week.
Super Bowl Pottery – Sunday, February 5, 3pm – 4:30pm.
Now is your chance if you have ever wanted to try pottery on the wheel, but didn't have the time for a 6 week commitment. Experience the magic of making mud into functional pottery. Glazing of bowls will be Sunday, February 19, 1pm – 2pm. Supplies and tools provided. Bring an old towel, apron and dress for mess! No experience required.
$25 Member/$30 Non-member Linda Ruehle, Instructor.
Super Bowl Jewelry – Tree of Life Pendant, Sunday, February 5, 1pm – 3:30pm.
Nancy Wickman, Flushing artist/instructor
Learn to make the popular tree of life pendant from sterling silver filled wire. As each tree in nature is unique, your pendant will be one of a kind. Small beads or crystals may be added (student provided). Tools needed: ruler, flush cutters, flat nose pliers, round nose pliers and chain nose pliers. Bring if you have, otherwise the Arts Center has tools that may be used.
Pre-registration and payment required. Cost: $30 Member/$35 Non-member $10 material fee payable to artist on Feb. 5.
Mokume Gane Jewelry Workshop
Saturday, February 11, 9am – 3pm with a short lunch break. An Asian technique of creating patterned metal with 2 or more types of metal. The finished product produces a one of a kind custom piece of jewelry. The class will cover the various techniques to create the patterned metal using a layered rod of metal. Once created, you will be able to fabricate earrings, rings, or a bracelet. Established award winning artist/instructor Deborah Fehrenbach will also discuss soldering and finishing issues.
$65 Member/$75 Non-member.
Material fee: $30. 5 student minimum. A little experience required! Bring a sack lunch
Portrait Drawing
Instructor: Philip Ruehle, MFA
Throughout these four weeks, an emphasis will be placed on developing the tonal structure of the portrait using both graphite and charcoal. While this course will incorporate general lectures and demos, it will mostly consist of one-on-one instruction in order to better serve and enhance the growth of each individual student. Bring several photographs of anyone you would like to draw. It is preferable if these images are detailed and contain a strong contrast in value. All levels are welcome. Tuesday’s, Feb. 14-March 6, 1:30pm – 4pm
Cost: $65 Member / $75 Non-member
Small supply list: Graphite pencil set that countains a range from 2H-4B, charcoal pencils 2B-4B, kneaded eraser, drawing pad 11 x 14 or 16 x 20.
Mud in the Morning
January 17 – February 21, 10am – 1pm. Tuesday morning's-6 Weeks
Beginning-intermediate level pottery. Various techniques of wheel throwing, hand building and glazing will be taught.
Bring your pottery tools, a notebook, disposable gloves and an old towel. An apron is optional. Individual development is of primary importance. Come experiment with clay! Cost includes 25 lbs of clay, glazes and firings. In every bag of clay, there is a pot! Dress for mess.
$135 Member - $155 Non-member
Botanical Drawing
Instructor: Barbara Holmer
Natural History Illustration: Habitat Collections
Description:
Who doesn't love to find special stones, shells and lichen covered twigs on their nature walks?!
Bring your collections from your backyard, cottage, or favorite beach and learn how to draw your findings with accuracy. Graphite and/ or colored pencil will be used to create realistic drawings of your treasures from nature.
Thursday’s 1:30-4:30
January 19-February 23 6 weeks
Material fee: $5 payable to instructor at first class
Cost: $95 Member/ $105 Non-member
Introduction to Drawing - Tuesday's, January 10-31, 1pm - 3:30pm (4 weeks)
Instructor: Philip Ruehle, MFA
Students will be working from the still life in order to develop the
fundamental skills of drawing. This process will include learning how
to gesture, sight angles, establish line quality, and build up a tonal
structure, which will all contribute in producing a convincing illusion
of three dimensional forms on a two dimensional surface. Students will
receive both general and individual instruction. Minimum of four
students.
$65 Member/ $75 Non-member.
Required Materials:
Graphite Pencils - B, 2B, 3B, 4B
Drawing Pad ( 11"x14" or 16"x20")
Pink Pearl Eraser
Kneaded Eraser
Great Lakes Photo Tour Workshop at The Shiawassee Arts Center & Curwood Castle Park
Sunday, October 14, 10am - 3pm.
Mark S. Carlson, Naturalist Photographer
Robert J. Grzesiak, Digital Instructor
Open flyer for more information
Winter Children's Multi-Media Art Classes will begin on January 11.
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Please register early. Payment is due at registration. Registrations may be mailed, phone, faxed or by coming into the art center, located at 206 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso. The Arts Center phone number is (989) 723-8354. The open hours are 1-5 pm Tuesday through Sunday. Closed on Monday.
For more information or registration, contact the Arts Center at 989.723-8354, E-mail lindar@shiawasseearts.org or in person at 206 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso, Tuesday through Sunday, 1-5pm. The Arts Center is closed on Monday. Visa and MasterCard may be used to register by phone.