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.
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.
Creative Nonfiction & Memoir Writing
Mondays, September 16 to October 7, 2024 from 1:15pm to 2:15pm
This generative workshop will encourage deep exploration of the stories and memories that have helped shape our lives. We will read and discuss two memoirs as examples of using prose to "show" the story through scene and description and to "tell" it through reflection. Texts include excerpts from The Glass Eye by Jeannie Vanasco and Heaven is a Place on Earth by Adrian Shirk. Cost: $60 JCC Members/$72 Program Guests. Includes all texts.
Highlights:
- Four- one hour sessions
- Sessions will be divided between close-reading discussions, writing exercises and workshopping
- Explore a different craft element each week
Beginners Basketweaving Workshop
Tuesdays, September 17 & 24 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Learn to weave this popular classic basket. The unique shape starts square at the base and becomes much larger and round at the top. A very good exercise in shaping. We will use natural and dyed reed for this versatile basket that is 14” tall and 7” wide at the base. Please bring scissors, pencil, tape measure and spring-type clothes pins to class. Cost: $72 JCC Members/ $80 Program Guests.