Did you ever want to learn how to create a painting or a drawing? Are you interested in cartooning, ceramics, drawing, painting in oil/acrylics or watercolor? If you are the North Penn Arts Alliance will be providing instruction through the North Penn School District's Community Education Program which will start the last weekend of September. Registration information will be posted soon.
Classes are provided for school age students on Saturdays, while classes for adults are scheduled Mondays through Thursdays. All classes are at the North Penn High School, Lansdale, PA.
Below is a brief description of the classes that our teachers offer for more information and the fees, visit us at www.northpennarts.org
FOR KIDS:
OIL/ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR CHILDREN AGE 10 - ADULT
Beginning & skilled artists will learn basic oil painting techniques, color theory, composition & rules of perspective. Parents are required to attend the first class with school-aged children to get information regarding materials needed. Fee includes one canvas board.
INSTRUCTOR: WILLIAM LETVENKO, NORTH PENN ARTS ALLIANCE
*Saturday, 9/29/2012—12/8/2012 10 Sessions) *No class: 11/24/2012 *11 a.m -1 p.m.
BEGINNING CARTOONING FOR KIDS (GRADES K-3)
Learn basic cartooning, penciling & designing characters. Learn to draw cartoons in pencil using basic shapes. Fee includes materials. .
INSTRUCTOR: CAROLINE NIESLEY, NORTH PENN ARTS ALLIANCE
*Saturday, 9/29/2012—11/17/2012 (8 Sessions) *9-10:30 a.m.
CARTOONING FOR KIDS (GRADES 4-7) NEW!
Portray characters in action & perspective. Learn basic animation, basic proportions of the human figure, penciling & inking techniques. Fee includes materials.
INSTRUCTOR: CAROLINE NIESLEY, NORTH PENN ARTS ALLIANCE
*Saturday, 9/29/2012—11/17/2012 (8 Sessions) *11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
DRAWING (GRADES 2-4)
Learn the basics of drawing including line, form, contrast & perspective. Media will include pencil, charcoal, pastel & more. Recommended: at least one prior class in multimedia art. Fee includes materials fee.
INSTRUCTOR: AZELIA WETHERILL, NORTH PENN ARTS ALLIANCE
*Saturday, 9/29/2012 –11/17/2012 (8 Sessions) *9-10:30 a.m.
DRAWING (GRADES 5 AND UP)
You will review basic drawing concepts, then learn to develop & refine these skills using pencil, charcoal, pastel & more. Recommended: at least one prior class in multimedia art. Fee includes materials.
INSTRUCTOR: AZELIA WETHERILL, NORTH PENN ARTS ALLIANCE
*Saturday, 9/29/2012 –11/17/2012 (8 Sessions) *11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
MULTIMEDIA ART: ART I (GRADES K-3)
Explore the world of art! Classes are multimedia & include drawing with different materials, painting, printmaking & sculpture. You will complete one fired clay project. Classes geared to all skill levels. Fee includes materials.
INSTRUCTOR: DEBBIE CELENZA, NORTH PENN ARTS ALLIANCE
*Saturday, 9/29/2012—11/17/2012 (8 Sessions) GRADES ARE AT DIFFERENT TIMES
*9-10:30 a.m.
*11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
*1-2:30 p.m.
MULTIMEDIA ART: ART II (GRADES 4-7)
Explore the world of art! Classes are multimedia & include drawing with different materials, painting, printmaking & sculpture. You will complete one fired clay project. Classes geared to all skill levels. Fee includes materials.
INSTRUCTOR: SALLY NEIDERHISER, NORTH PENN ARTS ALLIANCE
*Saturday, 9/29/2012—11/17/2012 (8 Sessions) GRADES ARE AT DIFFERENT TIMES
*9-10:30 a.m.
*11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
*1-2:30 p.m.
FOR ADULTS:
WATERCOLORLearn color theory & composition basics. Experience the fluidity of the medium & experiment with various painting techniques, while blending personal preference & interpretation. Class will use a variety of subject
matter. Bring sketch paper & pencils to class. This class is for all skill levels. A materials fee will be payable to the instructor & will include all supplies required for this class.
Returning students will be given a list of suggested supplies to add for more advanced work.
INSTRUCTOR: BARBARA MOSS BUSCHER, NORTH PENN ARTS ALLIANCE
*Monday, 10/1/2012—12/17/2012 (10 Sessions) *No class: 10/8/2012, 11/5/2012 *7-9 p.m.
MODERN/POST MODERN PAINTING
The class will explore the point of view as a springboard for each individual student to strengthen
their work. Different examples of various work will be talked about each week. There will be handouts
& a final critique at the end of the session. Any & all painting mediums, styles & contents are encouraged.
Suggested supplies: apron, hand cleaner (for oils), boxes for wet paintings during transport, brushes, palette, paints, water container (for water based paints) & paint rags.
This class is for intermediate to advanced students
INSTRUCTOR: WILLIAM LETVENKO, NORTH PENN ARTS ALLIANCE
*Tuesday, 10/2/2012—12/11/2012 (10 Sessions) *No class: 11/6/2012 *7-9 p.m.
DRAWING
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, you will learn composition, use of lines & shading from a professional illustrator. Drawings will be of real objects, photos & your imagination & will use both
black & white and color media.
INSTRUCTOR: DAN FIONE, NORTH PENN ARTS ALLIANCE
*Monday, 10/1/2012—12/17/2012 (10 Sessions) *No class: 10/8/2012, 11/5/2012 7 *7-9 p.m.
CERAMICS/POTTERY
This class is an introduction to hand-building, pinch, coil & slab methods. All levels welcome.
Open studio time for experienced students. A basic potter’s wheel will be available for experienced
students & an additional materials fee will be payable to the instructor.
INSTRUCTOR: JULIANNA LANGE, NORTH PENN ARTS ALLIANCE
*Thursday, 10/4/2012—12/13/2012 (10 Sessions) *No class: 11/22/2012 *7-9 p.m.
ILLUSTRATION FOR BEGINNERS
Enhance your drawing skills by learning the techniques used by traditional illustrators. In this course, each student will produce one black & white and one full color illustration using illustration history, principles of composition, drawing procedures & reference systems commonly used by freelance illustrators. Students will be expected to provide their own personal drawing and painting materials & supplies.
INSTRUCTOR: DAN FIONE, NORTH PENN ARTS ALLIANCE
*Tuesday, 10/2/2012—12/11/2012 (10 Sessions) *No class: 11/6/2012 *7-9 p.m.
MAKING CARTOON FACES
Create Expressive faces on people and animals. Design your characters by studying famous cartoons in different genres from comics to graphic novels, abstract to realistic, superheroes or super villians, comedy and drama. Facial features and proportions, foreshortening, gestures, costumes, and how to use a photo reference will be discussed. Learn how to make a character recognizable from frame to frame. Students will learn penciling and inking a cartoon. Bring sketch pad and pencils.
INSTRUCTOR: CAROLINE NIESLEY, NORTH PENN ARTS ALLIANCE
*Tuesday, 10/2/2012—12/11/2012 (10 Sessions) *No class: 11/6/2012 *7-9 p.m.
OIL/ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR TEENS AND ADULTS
Beginning & skilled artists will learn basic oil painting techniques, color theory, composition & rules of perspective. Parents are required to attend the first class with teens to get information regarding materials
needed. Fee includes one canvas board.
INSTRUCTOR: WILLIAM LETVENKO, NORTH PENN ARTS ALLIANCE
*Wednesday, 10/3/2012—12/12/2012 (10 Sessions) *No class: 11/21/2012 *7-9 p.m.
So get inspired, learn and get creative. Take a class and enjoy learning about and creating art.
WE WILL ALSO HAVE ADDITIONAL CLASSES AT THE LANSDALE BOROUGH PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY. INFORMATION ON THESE ADDITIONAL CLASSES WILL BE COMING SOON.
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