Classes/Workshops

Led by Emily Fossum, this drawing class is structured for the advanced beginner to intermediate student who wants to learn (or improve) their ability to draw the human face. By the end of the February classes students will have completed drawing a primary subject, plus will have done many pratice sketches and gesture drawings.

Age 14 to adult.

Six hours of instruction - four 90-minute sessions: February 3, 10, 17, 24.

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Do you have a youngster who has an interest in, or shown aptitude for, drawing? This series of drawing classes specifically geared for the younger artist might be the perfect after-school art enrichment program. Each month instructor Emily Fossum will lead a small group of youth (ages 12+*) through the essentials of drawing in a fun, engaging class.

Every class will build skills in line, value, shading, and perspective, but each week will focus on a different subject matter:

• February 15 - Drawing Still Life
• February 22 - Drawing People

All supplies are included in tuition. *Younger ages may join the Monday afternoon class if the Thursday afternoon class is not good in their schedule.

Register and pay by February 12.

In this beginner class in traditional oils, instructor Kay Miller will lead a small group of beginning oil students as they learn and build the basic skills and techniques of painting with oils. Ideal for persons with no prior experience with oils and for those who wish to refresh their skills and return to this classic art form. Basic drawing skills helpful but not required.

A $5 material fee is payable in cash to the instructor at the beginning of the class.

Registration and paid tuition due by February 2.

This weekly after-school art program is specially structured for elementary age children, with fun and educational activities that will develop skills, interest in and awareness of a wide range of art. The remaining February series, led by Cindy K. Thomas, will be held the following four Tuesday afternoons:

• February 9 - Winslow Homer
• February 16 - Paul Glee
• February 23 - Scrapbook of February projects

Registration and tuition due by February 8, 2009.

Do you have a youngster who has an interest in, or shown aptitude for, drawing? This series of drawing classes specifically geared for the younger artist might be the perfect after-school art enrichment program. Each month instructor Emily Fossum will lead a small group of youth (ages 8 - 11*) through the essentials of drawing in a fun, engaging class. Every class will build skills in line, value, shading, and perspective, but each week will focus on a different subject matters.

• February 11 - Drawing Still Life
• February 18 - Drawing People
• February 25 - Drawing Landscape

All supplies are included in tuition.  *Older ages may join the Thursday afternoon class if the Monday afternoon class is not good in their schedule.  

First time offered in almost two years! Let Debbie Malone show you how to make your own personalized necklace pendants and bracelet charms using photos of family, friends, pets, favorite places, and original or found artwork. These truly one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces encapsulate your personal memories between two layers of glass with decorative silver soldering adorning the outer edges. You will learn elemental processes of glass cutting, assembly, and soldering. Finished pieces make wonderful "forever keepsakes" for yourself, family, or a special friend. And this class is just in time for Valentine's gift giving!!

Class is suitable for adults (age 16+). No previous experience in glass work needed, and instructor will assist with decorative soldering for those with no experience with a soldering gun. Tuition includes all tools needed to complete your projects. Students to supply necklace(s) or bracelet(s) to which pendants / charms can be attached. A separate materials fee of $15 is payable in cash to the instructor at the start of the first day.

Photo / art display area will range from 1/2" to 2", depending on the piece. Please bring art / photos sized so the part you wish to have included in the jewelry piece will fit within these dimension ranges.

Registration and tuition due by February 10, 2010.

A beginner class in traditional oils, Kay Miller leads a small group of beginning oil students as they learn and build the basic skills and techniques of painting with oils. Ideal for persons with no prior experience with oils and for those who wish to refresh their skills and return to this classic art form. Basic drawing skills helpful but not required.

A $5 material fee is payable in cash to the instructor at the beginning of the class - and covers all supplies and materials needed for the class.

Register and pay by February 9.

Enjoy learning basic bead embroidery by creating your own one-of-a-kind brooch (pin) for yourself ... or to give as a gift this coming Mother's Day. Using beautiful seed beads and mixed media adornments, we will fly through the steps of designing and creating your brooch in this single Saturday retreat led by Vanessa Decker. Bring your imagination and your lunch ... and don't forget your glasses and/or magnifier!

Materials fee of $20.00 payable in cash to the instructor. Each student will have a choice of kits for the project. Extra kits will be available for sale.

Register and pay tuition by February 13, 2010.

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Special Opportunity ... 2-Day Watercolor Workshop

Wild Bird Brush Painting

 "Painting with Duckie"

Join renowned artist Cherie McBride as she teaches you to create contemporary images of wild birds using a combination of ancient Chinese brush strokes along with Western techniques in watercolor.

Learn to bring life to the birds and the ecology in which they live, all in a fun and stress-free small class atmosphere.

Monday, March 1 and Tuesday, March 2

9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. both days

Class size is limited, so please register early to ensure your spot!

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Do you have a youngster who has an interest in, or shown aptitude for, drawing? Our series of drawing classes specifically geared for the younger artist might be the perfect after-school art enrichment program. Each month instructor Emily Fossum will lead a small group of youth (ages 12+*) through the essentials of drawing in a fun, engaging class. Every class will build skills in line, value, shading, and perspective, but each week will focus on a different subject matter: 

• March 1 - Drawing Animals 
• March 8 - Drawing Still Life

SKIP 3/15 FOR SPRING BREAK 

• March 22 - Drawing People
• March 29 - Drawing Landscapes

All supplies are included in tuition. *Younger ages may join the Monday afternoon class if the Thursday afternoon class is not good in their schedule.

Register and pay by February 22.

Led by Emily Fossum, this drawing class is structured for the advanced beginner to intermediate student who wants to learn (or improve) their ability to draw the human hands and feet. By the end of the March classes students will have completed drawing a primary subject, plus will have done many pratice sketches and gesture drawings.

This weekly after-school art program is specially structured for elementary age children, with fun and educational activities that will develop skills, interest in and awareness of a wide range of art. The March series, led by Cindy K. Thomas, will be held the following four Tuesday afternoons:

• March 2 - Wassily Kandinsky
• March 9 -  John Constable

 SKIP A WEEK - SPRING BREAK

• March 23 - Thomas Gainsborough
• March 30 - Scrapbook of March projects

Do you have a youngster who has an interest in, or shown aptitude for, drawing? This series of drawing classes specifically geared for the younger artist might be the perfect after-school art enrichment program. Each month instructor Emily Fossum will lead a small group of youth (ages 8 - 11*) through the essentials of drawing in a fun, engaging class. Every class will build skills in line, value, shading, and perspective, but each week will focus on a different subject matters.

• March 4 - Drawing Animals
• March 11 - Drawing Still Life

SKIP WEEK - Spring Break

• March 25 - Drawing People
• April 1 (no joke!) - Drawing Landscape

Join noted Graham artist Kaye Franklin for her monthly instructional class for intermediate to advanced level oil and/or pastel art students. The class will begin with a two-hour instruction intensive demonstration of the selected work for the class. Class will break for lunch (on your own) then return for an afternoon of student painting under Kaye's guidance.

March's selected work will be a stilll life.

Register and pay tuition by February 28.

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Join us as we walk you through the steps of a terrific dinner meal centered around a "Mock-Stuffed" Tilapia entree, an asparagus side dish, fruit salad, bread and dessert.

This class will be held "in-kitchen" at The Forum, so come dressed comfortably ... and in layers so you can easily adjust as kitchen temperature changes.

As always, you are welcome to bring your favorite beverage ... and remember your "to-go" containers!

Have a creative day of fun as you learn the essential techniques of glass fusing from Debbie Malone. Explore glass cutting, compatibility of glass, and tack and full fusing using high tech Dichroic glass developed by NASA. As a bonus Debbie will teach decorative wire wrapping techniques as a finishing touch for your jewelry pieces. Take home 7+ finished projects, perfect for yourself or for gift giving (think Mother's Day and upcoming graduations!)

Class is suitable for adults (age 16+) or for youth age 9-15 if accompanied by an adult. All ability levels welcome, with class being specially structured for those with no prior experience working with glass. Tuition includes all tools and equipment needed during class. A separate materials fee of $20 is payable in cash to the instructor on the day of the class.

Registration and tuition due by March 12, 2010.

You've thought about taking our "Stained Glass for Beginners" class, but can't quite commit to two Saturdays? This is the class for you!  This single session Saturday class led by veteran glass artist Debbie Malone will teach you to design and construct a small stained glass sun catcher using copper foil and simple soldering. As this introductory class uses all pre-cut glass and prisms, it is also the perfect for persons who may not have the hand or wrist strength needed for glass cutting. Students will leave the class with a completed ready-to-hang sun catcher approx. 7" x 7".

Class is suitable for persons age 15  or older. All ability levels are welcome, but class is structured specially for persons with no prior experience in stained glass. Tuition includes all tools needed to complete your project. A separate materials fee of $15 is payable in cash to the instructor at the start of the class.

Registration and tuition due by March 19, 2010.

Learn to make lovely stained glass! This two-Saturday class will teach you the Tiffany copper foil method of leaded glass design to create a stained glass panel. Veteran glass artist Debbie Malone will guide you through the art of glass cutting, glass grinding, copper foiling and basic soldering. You will have several patterns from which to choose, each measuring approximately 12"x14", and you will personalize your project by designing your own border.

Class is suitable for adults (age 16+). All ability levels welcome, with class being specially structured for those with no prior experience in stained glass. Tuition includes all tools and equipment necessary to complete your piece. A separate materials fee of $35 is payable in cash to the instructor at the start of the first day.

Day 2 of this class is on Saturday, January 30. Students will need to attend both days to complete their project.

Paid registration due by April 2, 2010.

Can't make the February class? This class will be offered again this fall, so check back this summer for fall class dates.

Mornings - Monday through Friday - June 7 - 11 - Visual Art - Music - Drama

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Mornings - Monday through Friday - June 14 - 18 - Visual Art - Music - Drama

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Mornings - Monday through Thursday - June 21 - 24 - Age 9+

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Mornings - Monday through Thursday - July 26 - 29 - Age 9+

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