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KIDS: Drawing Magic! Come discover the Magic of ART!
Mondays – grades 1-4 4:30-5:30
Tuesdays – grades 4-8 4:30-5:30
Where the Wild Things Are! Maurice Sendak's wonderful imagery will inspire the art projects this session.
Watercolor, Pen and ink, and pastels will be used as well as collages.
Classes begin September 13 and run through October 12.
Art Museum Members $65 /Non members $72, $15 supply fee
Fall Splendor! Enjoy the fall leaves, covered bridges, and Indiana landscapes.
Classes begin October 18 and run through November 16.
Art Museum Members $65 /Non members $72, $15 supply fee
Holiday Fun! Christmas ornaments and decorations abound in this 2 week session as we get ready
for the holidays. Classes begin November 29 and finish December 6.
Art Museum members $30/Non members $33, $12 supply fee
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for information on Saturday Drawing Magic Workshops
ADULTS:
Plein Air Painting with Susan Doster Museum members -6 classes/$105
Wednesdays 9 a.m. till noon Non-members/$120
ongoing class, Drop-ins Welcome, $25/session arrange with instructor
Class locations vary throughout Tippecanoe county
with emphasis on natural landscapes, featuring trees,
clouds, water, meadows, and occasional architectural
structures. Together the class is studying John E.
Carlson's "Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting",
with focus upon two chapters each week. In addition
to the information in the text, Susan shares her vast
knowledge of representational painting, from developing
your compositional intent to identifying your particular
stylistic tendencies to the basics of the tactile powers
of paint and more. Oil, acrylic, and watercolor
painters are welcome.
To register, contact Susan Doster at sedart2004@yahoo.com
Plein Air Painting with James Werner Museum members -5 classes/$100
Thursdays 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Non-members/$125
ongoing class, Drop-ins Welcome, $25/session arrange with instructor
Class will meet outdoors, on location, with weekly lessons to include:
1. Design Principals to makeinterestinglandscapecompositions. (Formalistic Approach)
2. Value Understanding value contrast keys to control light effects for emotional impact.
3. Colorharmonies.Controlledcolor selection to and understanding color relationships.
4. Atmospheric Perspective and ColorTemperature.
5. Detail v/sSimplicity How tocommand a viewers attention.
To register, contact James Werner at jcwerner.com@gmail.com
Traditional Portrait Technique Museum members/$120, Non members $135
Tuesdays - 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Beginning September 7
This 6 week class will cover demonstration in various portrait media including charcoal, pastel and oil.
Students are encouraged to work in the media of their choice. A live model will be provided. The classes will
be focused on traditional realistic methods and all skill levels and stylistic interests are welcome. Long pose
life study affords participants a chance to learn from nature and explore rendering the portrait in great detail.
To register, contact James Werner at jcwerner.com@gmail.com
Figurative Painting with Susan Doster
Level: Beginning/Intermediate Museum members: $70/month+ $30 model fee(4 classes)
Thursdays 6-9 pm Non-members: $80/month + $30 model fee
Beginning September 2 Materials List
Classes meet on Thursdays, from 6 to 9 pm, in the museum studio. We
will learn directly from the old master's
techniques for figurative painting as we work from the live model.
Class objective is geared towards nurturing
individual talent while developing abilities of each artist to improve
their expression through figurative art.
We will study anatomy, proportion, basic formal concepts, and methods
and materials of great figurative
artists throughout history.We will further develop and refine attention to
gesture,
value, line, color
temperature and color hue, through a combination of both short and long model
poses. If you love drawing
and painting the figure and portraiture, then this class is designed to inspire you!
To register, contact Susan Doster at sedart2004@yahoo.com
PASTELS with Ron Burgess Museum members: $10/hour
Mondays 10-12 ongoing Non members:$11/hour
All Skill Levels - Beginners Encouraged!
To Register and for more information contact Ron Burgess 423-4530
WATERCOLOR with Lorie Amick Museum members: $95
Mondays 12:30-2:30 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm ongoing Non-members: $110
For all levels. This class is for anyone who would like to venture into the wonderful world of watercolors.
Students are given a brief introduction to various technical aspects of watercolor, including paper types,
brush types, and characteristics of different pigments. Students paint from still life set-ups and are
encouraged to bring in their own objects. Each class meeting has a different emphasis, such as composition,
color theory, use of value and different painting techniques, adjusted based on the needs of the class.
Classes do not have to be consecutive; students are given a punch card for 6 sessions to be used within
6 months.To register contact Lorie Amick at 463-2575 or lorieamick@comcast.net
ARCHIVAL REVIVAL Darkroom Open for Black and White Printing Sessions
Sundays, 1-4 pm - A $40 4-session pass is available for members
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$44 for non-members or $12 per individual lab session.
The darkroom will be open for black and white film enthusiasts age 16 and older.
Chemistry provided,
just BYOP (bring your own paper) and negatives.
Assistance is available for beginners.
To Register: e-mail darkroom2010@verizon.net
SCULPTURE with Susan Doster Museum Members $120 + 80 model fee
Tuesdays 3 – 6 pm Sept. 7 - Nov. 2 Non Members $140 + $ 80model fee
8 sessions
3:45 - 6:45 p.m.
A new sculpture session begins…Sculpting the figure in clay. Sculpting water-based clay figures from model.
Terra cotta pieces fired at the museum at conclusion of classes. Sculpting begins with noting key points
(boney landmarks) on figure as these correspond to basic geometric conceptions of form and then building
upon that in subsequent sessions from live model. The process combines perceptual and conceptual thinking.
Bring drawing pad and charcoal or pencil to first class. No experience necessary.
All skill levels welcome! See website for supply list
To register, contact Susan Doster at sedart2004@yahoo.com
STUDIO POTTERY:
POTTERY I - Introduction to Clay for Adults
MONDAYS, 7-9 pm
INSTRUCTORS: Jeff & Jane Boswell
9 weeks: September 13 - November 8
(Additional studio time: Mondays, 6-7 and Saturdays, 9-12)
PREREQUISITE: None CLASS SIZE: Minimum: 5 students; Maximum: 10 students
COST: Museum Members: $150; Non-Members: $165
Fee includes 25 lbs clay; glazes; tools; firings; use of all studio equipment
ABOUT THE CLASS:
In Pottery I, students will learn:
• to create both functional and non-functional stoneware pottery forms using the potter’s wheel, slab
roller, extruder, molds, and bare hands!
• to incorporate texture in raw clay forms through carving, appliqué, sprigging, and stamping.
• to apply color to raw and bisqued clay with slips, stains, and underglazes.
• to glaze pottery by dipping, pouring and painting.
• to analyze and discuss pottery forms through group critique, using pottery terms and an
understanding of craftsmanship and the elements and principles of design.
• to interpret and evaluate individual work in relation to both historic and contemporary examples
note: Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a outdoor Raku firing.
Questions and prior to registering, please contact:
Jeff and Jane Boswell 765-742-4388 or jeffandjaneboswell@comcast.net
POTTERY II - Directed Clay Studio
INSTRUCTORS: Jeff & Jane Boswell
WEDNESDAYS, 7-9 pm
9 weeks: September 15 - November 10 (Additional studio time: Wednesdays, 6-7 and Saturdays, 9-12)
PREREQUISITE: Pottery I or permission of Instructors.
CLASS SIZE: Minimum: 5 students; Maximum: 10 students
COST: Museum Members: $150; Non-Members: $165
Fee includes 25 lbs clay; glazes; tools; firings; use of all studio equipment
ABOUT THE CLASS:
Pottery II is a directed studio class in which adult students will master more advanced
wheel and handbuilding techniques, and also have the opportunity for independent work. Students will:
• learn advanced production and decorating techniques with attention to craftsmanship and design
• have the opportunity to work with various clay bodies, including Raku
• set individual goals for wheel, handbuilding, or both.
• apply her/his awareness of the elements & principles of design in clay from actual construction to final
firing
• study and research the techniques and work of contemporary potters through current publications,
books, and internet resources.
• participate in group discussion, analysis and critique.
For questions and prior to registering, please contact:
Jeff and Jane Boswell 765-742-4388 or jeffandjaneboswell@comcast.net
Independent Pottery Studio
Instructors: Jeff & Jane Boswell, Natalie Powell
Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm
16 weeks: September 9 - December 23
(Additional studio time: Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 and Saturdays, 9-12)
PREREQUISITE: Permission of Instructors. Please contact:
Jeff and Jane Boswell 765-742-4388 or jeffandjaneboswell@comcast.net or
Natalie Powell 765-474-5255 or npowell@nlci.com
COST: $300 (Students must be Museum members
Fee includes 50 lbs clay; glazes; tools; firings; use of all studio equipment
CLASS SIZE: Limited to 10 students
ABOUT THE CLASS: Independent Pottery is a 16-week, supervised studio opportunity for adult
students with a solid background and knowledge of clay as an art form, craftsmanship, and
technique. Students will be expected to:
• set individual production goals
• participate in group discussion, analysis and critique.
• learn and assist with behind-the-scenes studio needs: loading kilns; mixing and testing glazes;
building and firing Raku kilns; etc.
• plan and present an exhibit of class work
Independent Pottery students will have the opportunity to:
• Mentor Pottery I and II students during general open studio times
• Serve as teaching assistants in beginning classes
• Assist with special community classes and workshops
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It is the policy of the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette to provide public access and reasonable public
accommodation to all citizens regardless of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry
or familial status. If there are special needs, it is requested that the needed accommodations within reason
be presented in writing so provisions can be made to provide for the safety and comfort of all the participants.
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