Any Media Art Group
Mondays, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meet in an informal setting to discuss and work on your art. Limited to 10 artists per session.
Purchase a 10-session punch card. The punch card expires one-year after purchase and is non-refundable.
Stitch & Schmooze
Tuesdays, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Get together and schmooze while you knit or crochet. Don’t know how to knit or crochet? No worries, Marsha Schneider will be on hand to offer you a chance to learn a new skill.
No registration required.
Tree Study – An Introduction to Drawing with Graphite Pencils
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
In this 2 ½ hour class students will become familiar with graphite pencils and learn the various techniques used (such as shading, toning and blending) to create a beautiful tree drawing.
This class is for both beginners and intermediate students.
Materials needed: Wood Encased Graphite Pencils (Faber -Castell, Staedtler, Derwent, & Winsor Newton- 2H, F, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B), Ruler, Small Blending Stump, White PVC Eraser, Kneaded Eraser, Strathmore Bristol Paper – Smooth, Drawing Board
Cost: $20 JCC Members/ $22 Program Guests plus materials.
Intro to Color Theory
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Have you ever wondered how to make various colors when creating your art pieces? In this playful 2 1/2 hour class students will learn the 5 basic properties and familiar vocabulary of color theory. They will create their own Color Wheel, and mix/experiment with colors using the 3 main groups (Primary, Secondary and Tertiary). In addition, students will be able to understand and create complimentary, analogous, and monochromatic colors which are essential for creating artwork.
Materials Needed: Bristol Smooth Paper, HB Graphite Pencil, Ruler, Acrylic Paint in red, yellow, blue, and white, Small flat paint brush, Round brush size 6, A palette or heavy paper plate, Container for water and 12-24 Ct Colored Pencils
Cost: $20 JCC Members / $22 Program Guests plus materials.
Watercolor Workshop with Theresa Samaio Harvey
Wednesdays, July 10 - 31, 2024 from 10:00 am to 12:00pm
In this 4-week series, we'll explore the medium of watercolor and how to use it creatively and with confidence. We will discuss watercolor materials and techniques, such as controlling water flow and brush effects. We will discuss color mixing, washes and glazes, resist, negative painting, wet-on-wet, and dry brush. Additionally, general aspects of painting and drawing, such as composition, perspective, line, value and texture will be considered as we develop original paintings. We will paint from still life's, photographs and our imagination. Classes will consist of brief explanations or demonstrations followed by a painting session. All levels are welcome. Cost: $81 JCC Members or $91 Program Guests plus supplies.
Pastel Workshop with Theresa Samaio Harvey
Thursdays, July 11 to August 1, 2024 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Pastels are an easy, enjoyable art medium. They can be used like pencils, crayons or paint and provide the artist with endless possibilities. In this class, students will develop their drawing skills and color mixing knowledge while learning to "paint" with the rich medium of soft pastel. Working from a variety of subjects, students will learn various pastel techniques. They will learn to "see" color and form more artistically. If you like rich, vivid color, you may fall in love with pastel!
Classes will consist of a brief discussion, demo and/or handouts of a topic, followed by a painting session.
Cost: $81 JCC Members/ $91 Program Guests plus supplies.
Using Watercolor Pencils for Botanical Art
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
In this 2 ½ hour class, students will learn how to use watercolor pencils (which are made with water soluble pigments) to create a lovely botanical flower. They will become familiar with and practice the different techniques using this specialized medium.
This class is for both beginners and intermediate students.
Materials needed: Hot Pressed 140lb. Watercolor Paper (Stonehenge, Fabriano, or Arches), Graphite Pencils (2H, H), Ruler, Kneaded Erasers, 24 ct set of WATERCOLOR PENCILS ( Faber Castell, Staedtler, Caran D Ache, Derwent), Watercolor brushes (Round Sizes 4, 6, & 2 for detail) Container for water, Old rag, Drawing Board, Flat palette with some tooth
Cost: $20 JCC Members / $22 Program Guests plus materials.
Watercolor Workshop with Theresa Samaio Harvey
Wednesdays, August 7-28, 2024 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
In this 4-week series, we'll explore the medium of watercolor and how to use it creatively and with confidence. We will discuss watercolor materials and techniques, such as controlling water flow and brush effects. We will discuss color mixing, washes and glazes, resist, negative painting, wet-on-wet, and dry brush. Additionally, general aspects of painting and drawing, such as composition, perspective, line, value and texture will be considered as we develop original paintings. We will paint from still life's, photographs and our imagination. Classes will consist of brief explanations or demonstrations followed by a painting session. All levels are welcome. Cost: $81 JCC Members or $91 Program Guests plus supplies.
Pastel Workshop with Theresa Samaio Harvey
Thursdays, August 8-29, 2024 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Pastels are an easy, enjoyable art medium. They can be used like pencils, crayons or paint and provide the artist with endless possibilities. In this class, students will develop their drawing skills and color mixing knowledge while learning to "paint" with the rich medium of soft pastel. Working from a variety of subjects, students will learn various pastel techniques. They will learn to "see" color and form more artistically. If you like rich, vivid color, you may fall in love with pastel!
Classes will consist of a brief discussion, demo and/or handouts of a topic, followed by a painting session.
Cost: $81 JCC Members/ $91 Program Guests plus supplies.