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ADULT
CLASSES
Drawing |
DRAWING
A DAY FOR ARTISTS
Unsupervised (00)
Mondays, 4/11-6/20, 9:15am-3:15pm
No class 5/30
$165, Members $145
Half day $100, Members $80
Drop-in rate, space permitting, $20 full-day, $12 half-day
Spend a day drawing, painting or sculpting. No turpentine permitted. Model present at every session. Schedule: 9:15am-noon, life model; 12:30-3:15pm, costumed model, one pose.
PORTRAIT DRAWING/PAINTING
Robin Wade, (ROW-1)
Wednesdays, 4/13-6/15, 9am-noon
$190, Members $170
Capture mood and expression while focusing on proportion, light and shadow. Learn head structure and proportions, plus techniques to accentuate individual characteristics. Work from photos and live model. Pick up supply list..
DRAWING WITH PASTEL & OTHER MEDIA
Gloria D. Lee (GL-1)
Tuesdays, 4/12-6/14, 9:30am-12:30pm
$145, Members $125
Draw with hard or soft pastels for a direct approach to artistic expression. Learn value, mass, color mixing, modeling, principles of perspective related to drawing and painting. Explore variety in surfaces and grounds. All skill levels. Pick up supply list.
DRAWING THE FIGURE
Jim Murray (M-2)
Thursdays, 4/14-6/16, 6:30-9:30pm
Ages 16 (with parental permission) - adult*
$205, Members $185
Learn composition, anatomy, use of different media and techniques, while drawing from live models. Two weeks of head studies included. *Great class for high school students developing portfolios! Pick up supply list.
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FOUNDATION IN DRAWING & PAINTING
Colin Manning (CM-1)
Saturdays, 4/16-6/18, 1-4pm
Ages 15-adult*
$145, Members $125
Develop basic skills in representing the form and light of three dimensions in drawing and painting mediums. Through a mix of traditional exercises and creative discovery find your own processes for lucid portrayal of the physical world. *Great class for high school students developing portfolios! Pick up supply list.
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Painting:
Mixed Media
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PAINTING: MIXED MEDIA
FAUVE, EXPRESSIONISM & ABSTRACT
Frank Minuto
(FM-1) Wednesdays, 4/13-6/15, 1-4pm
$145, Members $125
(FM-2) Wednesdays, 4/13-6/15, 6:30-9:30pm
$145, Members $125
Thrust yourself into the wonderful world of fauve, expressionism and abstract painting. Feel the excitement of painting, drawing and collage using early 20th century techniques. Through one-on-one instruction, learn bring your personality into these styles. Beginners and advanced students. Pick up supply list.
PAINTERS WORKSHOP
Frank Minuto (FM-3)
Fridays, 4/15-6/17, 9:30am-2:30pm
$220, Members $200
Workshop for independent work by experienced watercolor and acrylic painters. Instructor helps you reach your goals.
ABSTRACT MIXED MEDIA
Dael Patton (DP-1)
Saturdays, 4/16-6/18, 10am-1pm
$145, Members $125
Get a “jump start” into abstract expressionism. Emphasis on combining acrylic paints with papers, fibers and cloth, but all media welcome. Encouragement and direction to strengthen your own style and creativity. Intermediate to advanced experience or consent of instructor.
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Painting:
Oils
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PAINTING: OILS
SEASCAPES, WILDLIFE, UNDERSEA & MARINE LIFE
Blu Rivard (BR-1)
Tuesdays, 4/12 – 6/14, 1-4pm
$145, Members $125
Have a deep desire to express on canvas the beauties of the world (landscapes, seascapes, wildlife, undersea or marine life, historical and cultural)? This is the place. Learn techniques for three dimensionality, texture and interplay of color and light. Pick up supply list.
LANDSCAPE PAINTING WITH MARIO
Mario Mirkovich (MM-1)
Tuesdays, 4/12-6/14, 6:30-9:30pm
$145, Members $125
Use photographs and paint, primarily in oils but all media accepted.
COME PAINT WITH MARIO
Mario Mirkovich
(MM-2)Wednesdays, 4/13-6/15, 9am-noon
$145, Members $125
(MM-3) Wednesday, 4/13-6/15, 12:30-3:30pm
$145, Members $125
Work in oils with a traditional artist. Instruction in use of color—lights and darks and the color spectrum. Learn to emphasize, exaggerate, brighten or lighten, use cool or gray for depth and shadows. Palette limited to basic colors.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED OIL PAINTING
Lee Kim (LEK-1)
Thursdays, 4/14-6/16, 9am-noon
$145, Members $125
Improve painting skills and techniques and develop personal style. Choose your own subject or use furnished objects and photos. Demonstrations. Pick up supply list.
OIL PAINTING FUNDAMENTALS
Lee Kim (LEK-2)
Thursdays, 4/14-6/16, 12:30-3:30pm
$145, Members $125
For beginners. Emphasis on painting techniques, use of various materials. Work from still life, photos and objects. Demonstrations of various styles and genres, including realism and impressionism. Pick up supply list.
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Painting:
Watercolor |
PAINTING: WATER MEDIA
EXPRESSIONS OF LINE, FORM, SPACE & COLOR
Ruby Wang (RW-1)
Mondays, 5/9-6/20, 1-4pm
No class 5/30
6 classes only
$100, Members $80
$35 supply fee paid to instructor
Learn fundamentals of Chinese watercolor strokes, washes, color and composition. Then use contemporary techniques to combine abstract composition with Eastern sensibilities in florals and landscapes. All levels.
WATERCOLOR
Cathy Cangro
(CC-1) Tuesdays, 4/12-6/14, 9am-noon
(CC-2) Tuesdays, 4/12-6/14, 12:30-3:30pm
$145, Members $125
Learn composition and design while gaining understanding of materials and techniques of wet-on-wet, color mixing, splattering and glazing. Individual instruction. Watercolor pencils, gouache and acrylics.
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| Ceramics |
CERAMICS
Clay must be
purchased from the Palos Verdes Art Center at $10 a bag (25 lbs.).
Glazes and firings are included in class fees.
CERAMICS FROM
BEGINNING TO END
Julie Marino (JMA-1)
Mondays, 4/11-6/20, 10am-1pm
No class 5/30
$160, Members $140
Basic hand-building, glazing and throwing on the potter's wheel.
Individual instruction. New and continuing students. All skill
levels. INTERMEDIATE
CERAMICS
Staff (02)
Mondays, 4/11-6/27, 6:30-9:30pm
No class 5/30
$160, Members $140
Basic wheel throwing skills, glazing and decorating. Traditional, raku and saggar firings offer unlimited creative opportunities.
BeginNing/Intermediate Ceramics
Julie Marino (JMA-2)
Tuesdays, 4/12-6/14, 9:30am-12:30pm
$160, Members $140
Learn hand-building (pinch, coil and slab) plus introduction to
potter's wheel, with emphasis on surface treatments. Demonstrations
and critiques of work focusing on both formal and conceptual issues.
Course adapts to students' needs.
BEGINNING WHEEL
Julie Marino (JMA-3)
Tuesdays, 4/12-6/14, 6:30-9:30pm
$160, Members $140
Refine hand-building, throwing and glazing skills. Focus on individual projects, set-up and maintenance. Prerequisite: PVAC beginning course or instructor approval.
Intermediate/ADVANCED CERAMICS
John Nelson (JN-1)
Wednesdays,41/13-6/15, 9am-noon
$160, Members $140
Learn advanced ceramic techniques via demonstrations, discussions and studio time. Explore glazing and firing. Course adapts to students' needs.
FUN & FUNCTIONAL CERAMICS
Jan Napolitan (JAN-1)
Wednesdays, 4/13-6/15, 6:30-9:30pm
$160, Members $140
Focus on functional forms used in everyday. Wheel thrown, slab construction, measurements for sets, etc. Weekly demos of specific forms, lids, handles and glaze choices. Critiques of finished work.
EXPERIMENTAL
CERAMICS
Scott Wasko (SW-1)
Fridays, 4/15-6/17, 12:30-3:30pm
$160, Members $140
Try new construction methods and use familiar ones in new ways.
Hand-building and wheel-throwing. Extruder dies and molds will be
made. Open up to new possibilities. Class adapts to students' skills.
CERAMICS
WORKSHOP I
Jeff
Stellges (JS-1)
Thursdays 4/14-6/16, 9:30am-6pm
$150, Members $130 (current ceramics students)
$185, Members $165 (persons not in a current ceramics class)
CERAMICS WORKSHOP
II
Scott
Washko (SW-2)
Saturdays, 4/16-6/18, 9:30am-6pm
$150, Members $130 (current ceramics students)
$185, Members $165 (persons not in a current ceramics class)
Designed for independent work, workshops are open to current and
former Palos Verdes Art Center ceramics students. Persons not currently
enrolled in another Art Center ceramics class must pay the higher
fees. If space is available, time may be purchased for $5 per hour
by current students ONLY. Call the instructor at (310) 377-9107
to determine availability.
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| Sculpture |
SCULPTURE
Clay must
be purchased from the Palos Verdes Art Center at $10 a bag (25 lbs.).
Glazes and firings included in class fees.
METHODS
OF ABSTRACT SCULPTURE
Robert Ortlieb (RO-1)
Mondays, 4/11-6/20, 3:30-6pm
No class 5/30
Ages 16-adult*
$190, Members $170
Construct plaster, clay, stone, wood and plexiglas objects in the
round, ranging from basic shapes to human and animal forms. Practice
casting in clay, plaster, cast stone and resin plastics. Individual
instruction. Pick up supply list.
PRINCIPLES
OF SCULPTURE
Robert Ortlieb (RO-2)
Mondays, 4/11-6/20, 6:30-9:30pm
No class 5/30
Ages 16-adult*
$230, Members $210
Studio course with live model. Work in terra cotta, stone or wood.
Emphasis on creativity, originality and personal style. Individual
instruction. Pick up supply list.
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Printmaking |
PRINTMAKING:
ALL LEVELS
Virginia Wyper
(VW-1) Thursdays, 4/14-6/16, 9am-noon
(VW-2) Thursdays, 4/14-6/16, 12:30-3:30pm
(VW-3) Saturdays, 4/16-6/18, 9am-noon
$145, Members $125
Learn etching, wood and line block, dry point, collagraph, embossing
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| Wearable
Art |
WEARABLE ART
SILK PAINTING
Young
Kim (YK-1)
Fridays, 4/15-6/17, 9am-noon
$145, Members $125
Use French dye, acid dye and fabric paint for scarves, garments,
wall hangings and more. Special silk velvet burn-out and discharge
technique taught. All skill levels. Lab fee. Instructor provides
patterns as needed. Supplies discussed at first class.
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| Weekend
Workshops |
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
WATERCOLR TECHNIQUE
Linda Gunn (LG-1)
Saturday & Sunday, 4/2 & 4/3, 9am-4pm
$150, Members $130
Make the most of your watercolor painting! Learn unique professional techniques the first day and spend the second using them to enhance an existing painting. Experiment with the new watercolor eraser, masking fluid to save the white of the paper and more. All supplies (except paper) provided. No Early Bird Discount on workshops.
EXPLORING ABSTRACT PAINTING
Yoon Jin Kim (YJK-1)
Saturday & Sunday, 4/9 & 4/10, 9am-4pm
$170, Members $150
Get into the wonderful world of abstract painting! Feel the messages from colors, forms and textures. Combine these for visual expression. Begin at own level, working with acrylics, watercolor, crayon, colored pencil and pastel. Develop various effects with brush and knife. One-on-one instruction strengthens your style. Complete at least one painting after demonstrations, exercises and critiques. Pick up supply list. No Early Bird Discount on workshops.
REFLECTING ON & INTERPRETING THE UNIVERSE
Madhu Thangavelu (MT-1)
Mondays, 4/11-5/2, 1-3pm
4 classes plus one evening class (date to be arranged)
$100, Members $80
Following Mach’s Principle, which inspired Einstein’s theory of relativity, participants will explore and examine stunning images of our universe—big, small and microscopic. Peer through microscopes and telescopes, looking for inspiration and appealing patterns. Use various media to depict structures that resonate with their feelings, nay, their souls!
No Early Bird Discount on workshops.
I. “Universe, Big and Small:” slide lecture and discussion
II. Microscope Workshop: See, document and be inspired by inhabitants and structures of the micro-world
III. Telescope Evening: “Reach out and touch” the universe
IV & V. Sketch, paint or make clay models
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| Portfolio
Development |
PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
Eight-week courses for aspiring artists and designers further skills and abilities, explore the creative process and develop style and means of visual expression. Students at all levels will receive a strong foundation in basic art and design principles and guidance in developing strong portfolio pieces with individual attention from professional artists and art educators.
There is no Early Bird Discount on these classes.
DRAWING WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN
Lauren Volk, (LV-2)
Mondays, 4/11-6/6, 6:30-9:30pm
No class 5/30
$125, Members $105
Would you like to improve your drawing? When you understand how your brain works, drawing becomes easy. Learn new ways of seeing the world around you as you sketch plants, shoes, faces, clothes, buildings, chairs, cars, anything! Or make your imagination come alive. Develop skills you never knew you had. Learn perspective and composition. Watch your work improve every session. Pick up supply list.
PAINTING STUDIO
Lauren Volk (LV-4)
Wednesdays, 4/13-6/1, 6:30-9:30pm
$125, Members $105
Whether a beginner or an experienced artist, you will be amazed at what you learn in this class. Begin at your own level, working with acrylics, watercolor and pastels and receiving instruction aimed at your specific needs. Bring 18” x 24” pad of drawing paper and pastels.
EXPLORING COMMERCIAL ART
Lauren Volk (LV-5)
Sundays, 4/17-6/5, 1-4pm
$125, Members $105
Complete two portfolio presentation projects while gaining fluency in the principles of art and design. Apply creative problem solving for effective visual communication of ideas and emotions. Expand drawing skills into design and mixed media. Learn to balance compositions and use negative and positive space, color and typography most effectively. Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator demonstrations. Bring sketchbook, pencil, tracing paper, exacto knife, glue stick, drafting tape and scissors.
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ART
HISTORY/CONCEPTS
AMERICAN STYLE THROUGH THE AGES
Jill
Kiefer (JK-1)
Mondays, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23, 6/13, 6/20, 10am-12:30pm
6 classes only
$95, Members $75
Unique
opportunity to study art history and try the techniques. See part
2 below. Take one or both parts.
Highly entertaining art historical journey examining American Art Movements.
I. Painters of the American Landscape
II. Faces and Places in American Art: Portraiture and History Painting
III. The Arts and Crafts Movement in America
IV. Contemporary American Artists and TrendS
V. World’s Fairs and Expositions in the USA: Their Impact on the American Psyche
VI. A Survey of American Architecture
EXPLORING
THE TRADITIONS
Jill
Kiefer (JK-2)
Mondays, 4/18, 5/2, 5/16, 6/6, 10am-12:30pm
4 classes only, no class 5/30
$70 Members, $50
$20 supply fee paid to instructor
Unique opportunity to try the techniques while studying art history. See part 1 above. Take one or both parts.
Hands-on exploration of art forms, genres and movements! Discover how and why great works of art were created while completing small projects. No prior art training required.
I. An Exercise in Landscape – American Style
II. A Face Close to Your Heart
III. Practicing the Art of Craft
IV. Be Contemporary: Create a Mixed Media Project
ART
IN ART SPACES
Jim
Murray (JM-1)
Tuesdays, 4/12-6/14, 10am-1pm
$145, Members $125
Artist or art-lover, this class is for you! Learn about contemporary
art issues and concepts in weekly visits to galleries, museums and
exhibitions. Look at art from an artist's point of view and from
historical perspectives. Instructor will call with location for
first class.
MARKETING YOUR WORK
Blu Rivard (BR-2)
Tuesdays, 4/12-6/14, 6:30-8:30pm
$105, Members $85
Learn how to put together a professional portfolio, advertise and have professional exhibits. Show your work to businesses and other enterprises that can sell your work.
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Design |
DESIGN
WELDING
Nan Wollman (NW-1)
Thursdays, 4/14-6/16, 6:30-9:30pm
$160, members $140
Learn the basics of welding and soldering, including arc and gas welding techniques for welding steel and soldering different metals. Create fine and functional art. Class adapts individual needs. Supply list at first class.
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Photography |
PHOTOGRAPHY
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY
(35mm and digital)
Craig Fucile (CF-1)
Thursdays, 4/14-5/19, 7-9pm
Saturday field session: 5/7, 9-11am
7 classes only
$85, Members $65
Gain practical knowledge of camera features and operations and basic photographic techniques. Color slide and print presentations, demonstrations and individual assistance. One Saturday morning field session. No darkroom work. Bring 35mm SLR or adjustable digital camera with owner’s manual to the first class.
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| YOUTH
CLASSES |
ANIMATION
SUPERHEROES & CARTOONING
Josh Alfaro (JA-1)
(Ages 7+)
Staff (S-3)
Tuesdays, 4/12-5/31, 4-5:30pm
$75, Members $55
Create your own superhero and cartoon characters. Discuss a new character each class. Learn to create, draw, paint and ink your own characters. Let your imagination go wild! Pick up supply list.
CERAMICS
Fee includes clay, firings and glazes.
BEGINNING WHEEL
Staff (01)
Mondays, 4/11-6/13, 3:30-5:30pm
No class 5/30
$105, Members $85
Learn wheel-throwing skills, trimming and glazing.
CHILD WITH ADULT CERAMIC EXPLORATION
(Ages 3+)
Robin Wade (ROW-2)
Wednesdays, 4/13-6/1, 12:30-2pm
$115, Members $95
Bring your mommy, daddy or grown-up friend and experience the fun of ceramic clay. Learn to roll, shape, pinch and rub clay and to impress different textures into the clay. Make simple sculptures and other projects. Have fun together developing new skills.
CERAMIC CREATURES & CREATIONS
(Ages 7 – 10)
Robin Wade (ROW-3)
Wednesdays, 4/13-6/1, 3:30-5pm
$85, Members $65
Learn hand-building techniques to create imaginary creatures, animals and other creations. Make pinch and coil pots and experiment with texture. Fun activities develop skills.
DRAWING & PAINTING
DRAWING FOR KIDS
(Ages 8+)
Lauren Volk (LV-1)
Mondays, 4/11-6/6, 4:30-6pm
No class 5/30
$75, Members $55
Work in a studio setting and advance at your own pace from any skill level with instruction from a professional artist. Learn contour drawing, working with line and shape, negative and positive space, shading, perspective and composition. Pick up supply list.
PAINTING FOR KIDS
(Ages 8+)
Lauren Volk (LV-3)
Wednesdays, 4/13-6/1, 4:30-6pm
$75, Members $55
Work in a studio setting and advance at your own pace from any skill level with instruction from a professional artist. Learn to mix colors, paint from photos and life and use different painting media such as acrylics, watercolor and pastels. Prerequisite: basic drawing skills. Pick up supply list.
MIXED MEDIA
SCIENCE & ART
(Ages 7+)
Madhu Thangevelu (MT-2)
Thursdays, 4/14-6/2, 4-5:30pm
$85, Members $65
Be inspired by science! Use a different medium (painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture) each week to explore scientific facts while creating art.
WHIMSICAL ART
(Ages 8+)
Heidi Yancey (HY-1)
Saturdays, 4/16-6/4, 1-2:30pm
$85, Members $65
Enjoy the fascinations of drawing and watercolor. Class focus includes drawing skills, watercolor technique, color blending and more. This class is designed to instill artistic confidence and creativity. Project themes include animals, still life and designs. |
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Opportunities |
Older
students (age 15 and up): Check out our adult classes. Many late
afternoon and evening instructors accept high school students. Call
Angela Hoffman, education coordinator, at (310) 541-2479, to determine
what best meets your needs.
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| Camp |
SPRING BREAK ART CAMP
Get your children, ages 5 – 12, ready for spring with a btand-new set of Palos Verdes Art Art Center Art Camp. Camp will be held from 9 a.m. – noon Monday – Friday, April 4 - 8.
The cost, including snacks and all materials, is $130 for Art Center members, $150 for others.
IT’S A SPRING THING
(Ages 5-8)
Robin Wade (ROW-AC)
Spring has “sprung,” so come have fun! Explore arts and crafts by creating a sculpture of gathered materials, experimenting with watercolors and working with clay, wire and even collage.
CLAY IN THE GARDEN (CERAMICS)
(Ages 9-12)
Julie Marino (JMA-AC)
Welcome spring with fun ceramic projects for the garden. Bring the garden inside with a flowerpot full of sculptured clay flowers and a handmade miniature garden for your windowsill. For the outside garden, create a ceramic tile and your very own garden gnome!
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