Adult Classes-Summer 2009

Traveling this summer? No sweat. Our summer-long classes are value priced to miss twice, so go to Belize, AND sign up for a wonderful weekly treat of art!

Adult Classes at Studio Arts are perfect for beginning students and for the more experienced artist who desires lots of individual guidance and relaxing studio time. Our instructors are working artists who understand that considerate, supportive instruction will help your creative spirit expand so you can rapidly gain new skills. No “killer critics” here. Just check out our studio. It is alive with the glowing energy of the children who have just finished their class. Their work is always available for viewing to inspire your grown-up soul.

College Portfolio Preparation

This is the long requested, perfect class for college bound students who desire guidance and dedicated studio time. Create portfolios worthy of college/grad school entrance with expert critique and guidance from Jim Hastings, BFA from Kansas City Art Institute, and a MA in Art Ed from UNT. Bring your list of specific projects or we can guide you towards making art that integrates your style with beautiful, solid work.  Supplies included and all model fees.

10 weeks $325
Mondays June 15 – August 17, 7-9:30
Ages 16 to Adult

Oil Painting

Working from still life and your own projects, this class will focus on learning the use of oil paint through issues of color theory, color mixing, value and composition. A perfect introduction for the new student to oils: learn about under painting, glazing, chemistry, and great techniques and use of various supports. Nice studio atmosphere for the more experienced artist who wishes to work a bit more independently as well. Supply list provided first night of class.

$235
Wednesdays June 17 - August 19, 7:30 - 10
Adults

Drawing and Painting

Learn to see as the artist sees! Experience drawing and painting through visual exercises designed to delight and inspire. Work with pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and acrylic while learning proportion, perspective, composition and expressive mark making. Work from still life and the model (clothed) to complete beautiful finished works of art.

10 Weeks
$235 + $35 supply fee (supplies included)
Thursdays June 18 - August 20, 7-9:30
Adults

Photography

Are you hesitant to take your camera out of the automatic mode? Do you want to learn more about f stops and shutter speeds? This class is designed to eliminate intimidation and provide a basic understanding of how to use your camera. Then we’ll put it to practice through a variety of assignments in a mix of locations each week, concentrating on creativity, composition and how to best capture what you see. The focus will be on digital, but film shooters will benefit as well. SLR’s are preferred, but not mandatory. 

Veteran Dallas photographer Ray Hand will be your guide!

3 hour workshop
$45
Saturdays
June 20, or July 11, or August 15, 9am-12:00pm
Ages 17 to Adult