Spring Classes 2009



Anatomy: Tuesday evenings 7-9:00pm
April 28 ; May 5, 12, 19, 26 and June 2 2009

Teacher: Emile Henriquez

Learn to draw the human figure with authority; perspective, foreshortening and drapery; achieve realism through the proper use of shading, dynamic composition and emphasis. Class minimum: 5
Class Fee: $125

Supply list: Newsprint pad, 16x20 or larger; 2B, 4B, or 6B charcoal pencils, 2B and 4B charcoal sticks, ruler, kneaded eraser, small clean cloth, and pencil sharpener or knife. (Students provide supplies.)
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BASKET WEAVING:

Small Hearth Basket;; Teacher: Johanna Heller


Maximum of 10 students
Thursday, June 18, 2009 , noon – 5:00 pm; $52.50, plus supply fee of $15 Skill level – Beginner
Saturday, June 27, noon – 5:00 pm; $52.50, plus supply fee of $15 Skill level – Intermediate

This basket covers the basics of rattan reed constructed baskets. It includes:
• Over and Under weave
• Twining
• Handle construction and wrapping
• Rim construction
• Lashing

Learn this time-honored art. You will complete a basket in 1 session. Each session focuses on a different technique and style of basket
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Discovering Pastel Pleasures – Teacher: Jean Lajaunie

Whether inexperienced or experienced, participants will produce ready-to-frame art in each of the classes. Pastels are a unique painting medium in that the colors are mixed on the paper by overlaying or blending, rather than on a palette. They are pure pigment and are the most permanent of all fine art paints. It does not crack, fade, or yellow with age. The one-day class will be held Saturdays, April 18 or June 2 or June 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost $62.50. Max. 20.

Supplies: Starter set soft pastels. Should be approximately 12 sticks and should state
“ SOFT” and should be for general use not specifically listed for portraits, landscapes, etc.
1 charcoal pencil #2 or darker, soft white pastel pencil. (Be sure it is the softest white available); OPTIONAL – starter set of Conte Pastel Pencils, good pencil sharpener or utility knife with new blade, 1 sheet either: pastel board (can be cut to whatever size you want OR artist sand paper (can be cut to whatever size you want) OR heavy toothed watercolor paper OR pastel paper (paper is not mounted and comes in multiple colors)
NOTE: These papers/boards can be purchased at Hobby Lobby and/or any other art supply stores and can be purchased in several colors, usually gray, green, white or tan. Bring a picture you would like to paint. I would suggest that you not work on portraits at this time: however, flowers, animals, birds, still life or landscapes will work well.
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POTTERY CLASSES:

Hand Building Slab Pottery – Teacher: Michael Jolley

6 weeks beginning Wednesday, April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, and June 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. Cost $125 + 35 (supplies) = $160

Open Studio for Pottery - Eric Dubuisson

offered every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for past and current pottery students. To register, call Eric Dubuisson at (985) 640-6356 Cost $20 per session.

For details go to: http://otacnewsletter.blogspot.com/

 

For information about the OTAC summer camp activities, call Mary Dubuisson at (985) 649-0555 or email her at marydub@charter.net. Classes will be limited to 12, so reserve your child's spot as soon as possible.


 

"A man paints with his brains, not with his hands."
~Michelangelo

 


The mission of the Olde Towne Arts Center is to enlighten, excite, and educate all lives that pass through our doors using various arts mediums.
 

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