Adult Visual Arts Classes
Fall 2010
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Adult classes are for ages 16-Adult unless otherwise noted.
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Enhance your connection to life, language and community through the arts while relaxing at the café. Use verbal and visual metaphors to communicate expressively about your interests, values, concerns and dreams. Receive a booklet containing the group members' work, a portrait from the instructor, and the option of participating in Thursday night open mic sessions at the café. All experience levels welcome. Students may purchase refreshments to enjoy during class.
Instructor: Liz Pester. Ages 21+
Held at the New Deal Café, 113 Centerway, Greenbelt.
6 Thursdays: Sept 16 - Oct 21, 6-7pm
463214-1 R: $45, NR: $55
Create beautiful and functional canvas mats using stenciled, abstract or pictorial techniques according to your taste and drawing skill. Students will create a small mat suitable for an entry or pet-dish area, while learning techniques that can be adapted to create a mat of any size. Basic materials provided; students may choose to augment.
Ages 16-Adult
Instructor: Karen Arrington. CC-116.
4 Tuesdays: Sept 14 - Oct 5, 7-9pm
453212-1 R: $60, NR: $70
Digital Photography
Unlock the creative potential of your digital camera! Class will emphasize composition, lighting, and effective use of equipment. Digital image manipulation is not included in the curriculum.
Ages 14-Adult
Instructor: Erin Antognoli. CC-116.
10 Mondays: Sept 13 - Nov 15, 7-9pm
443204-1
R: $50, NR: $60
Independent access for experienced darkroom users whenever classes are not in session. Registered applicants must attend the orientation and certification test on Monday, September 13 at 8pm unless certified previously. Refunds will be issued to any applicants not qualifying for this program. Basic chemistry provided.
Ages 16-Adult
CC-309
12 Weeks: Sept 13 – Dec 12,
M-Sa 9am-9:45pm, Su 9am-6:45pm
453231-1
R: $60, NR: $70
Preserve and beautify your photographs, paintings, drawings and prints. Covers proper measurement and cutting of mat board, hinge mounting, and drymounting. Fee includes all materials. Receive a $10 discount on fall Visual Arts Open Studio. Bring 1 piece of art (up to 11”x14”).
Ages 16-Adult
Instructor: Erin Antognoli CC-116
1 Sunday: Oct 3, 12:30pm-5:30pm
453240-1
R: $50, NR: $60
Learn techniques using your own beads, whether hand made, recycled or purchased. Wire and basic findings provided. Tools available for use. Optional supply list available; call 240-542-2060. Ages 16-Adult
Instructor: Karen Arrington. CC-116
1 Sunday: Nov 7, 4-6:30pm
53265-1
R: $20, NR: $25
Share ideas while creating crafts for local charities: blankets for infants and disadvantaged children, baby clothes, hats and pillow cases for cancer patients and more. Basic sewing skills required; this is not an instructional program. Participants supply their own machines, sewing supplies, and power strips/cords. All ages welcome!
Ages 16-Adult CC-116
11 Thursdays: Sept 16 - December 2, 10am-2pm
(No Class 11/25)
453242-1
R: $5, NR: $10
Independent access for individual projects in painting, drawing and other fine arts. Participants may use the studio's easels, drymount press and mat cutter.
Ages 16-Adult. All participants must attend a mandatory orientation on Monday, 9/13 at 7:15pm. CC-116
12 Weeks: Sept 13 – Dec 12:
M-Sa 9am-9:45pm, Su 9am-6:45pm/CC-116
453216-1
R: $30, NR: $40
Register online, via mail or in person!
CERAMICS
Introduction to Wheel
Participants will learn to use clay, basic skills on the potter's wheel, and how to decorate and glaze their work. Ceramics Open Studio included. Clay purchased separately. Ages 16-Adult
Instructor: Gina Mai Denn.
Register promptly - this program fills quickly!
453257-1 Tu 7:00pm-9:30pm/CC-305
10 mtgs: 9/14 - 11/16
453257-2 W 7:00pm-9:30pm/CC-305
10 mtgs: 9/15 - 11/17
R: $135, NR: $145 per section
Intermediate Wheel
Group instruction combined with individualized support for students who can consistently center and throw basic forms and are ready for new skills. Includes Ceramics Open Studio. Clay purchased separately.
Ages 16-Adult
Instructor: Mea Rhee. CC-305.
Register promptly - this program fills quickly!
10 Thursdays, Sept 23 – Dec 9, 7-9:30pm
(No Class 11/11, 11/25)
453258-1
R: $135, NR: $145
Advanced Wheel
Challenging throwing projects plus theories of design and function and group critiques. Students will be working toward the development of a personal body of work. Ages 16-Adult. PREREQUISITE: 4 sessions of Intermediate Wheel and/or instructor's permission prior to registration. To request permission, please write to lpoe@greenbeltmd.gov. Includes Ceramics Open Studio. Clay purchased separately.
Instructor: Mea Rhee. CC-305
10 Fridays, Sept 24 – Dec 10, 7-9:30pm
(No Class 11/5, 11/26)
453262-1
R: $135, NR: $145
Ceramic Art Without A Wheel
Explore the artistic and utilitarian possibilities of clay hand building while learning construction and glazing techniques. Includes Ceramics Open Studio. Clay purchased separately.
Ages 16-Adult
Instructor: Sandra Dwiggins. CC-305.
8 Wednesdays, Sept 15 – Nov 3, 7-9:30pm
453256-1
R: $100, NR: $110
Advanced Handbuilding
Take your hand-building skills to the next level. Individualized support provided as students pursue their own goals. Includes Ceramics Open Studio. Clay purchased separately.
Ages 16-Adult
Instructor: Sandra Dwiggins. CC-304.
10 Mondays: Sept 13 – Nov 15, 7-9:30pm
(No Class 11/23)
453263-1
R: $165, NR: $175
Daytime Pottery 11-Adult
A course in hand-building and use of the potter's wheel for all skill levels. Ages 11-Adult. Recycled clay provided at no charge for participants under age 16. Participants ages 16+: Ceramic Open Studio is included and purchase of new clay is required.
Instructor: Gina Mai Denn. CC-305.
10 Tuesdays: Sept 14 - Nov 16, 2-4pm
443252-1
R: $125, NR: $135
Weekend Workshop: Mug-Making BootCamp
What makes a good mug? This question will be thoroughly explored, followed by intensive practice of throwing, trimming and handle-pulling. When the weekend is over, your arms will be sore and much of your holiday shopping will be done. Participants should bring 10 lbs of clay. All skill levels welcome.
Ages 16-Adult
Instructor: Mea Rhee. CC-305.
Saturday & Sunday: Nov 13 – 14, 1-3pm
453271-1
R: $35, NR: $40
Weekend Workshop: Form and Texture with Sandi Pierantozzi and Neil Patterson
Incorporate texture in hand-built and wheel thrown pots with two nationally-recognized ceramic artists. Slab construction and wheel demonstrations with hands-on activities directed toward making unique and personal pots. Friday evening talk free to registered workshop participants. Clay purchased separately. Ceramic Open Studio not included. Workshop subsidized by Greenbelt Pottery.
Workshop Ages 16-Adult
Sa/Su 10am-4pm/CC-304/305
2 mtgs: Nov 6 - 7
453272-1
R: $80, NR: $90
Artists' Talk All ages
F 7-9pm/CC-112
1 mtg: Nov 5
453272-2 R/NR: $5
(free for registered workshop participants)
Glazing Techniques
Explore glazing techniques for hand-built, wheel-thrown or tile pieces. Understand the makeup of glazes and how they function. Conduct tests to discover surprising and beautiful combinations. Practice using oxides, stains, resists, engobes, colored slips, sprayers, and underglazes as well as low-fire and high-fire glazes. Students should have enough ceramics experience to produce bisqued pieces on their own. Ceramics Open Studio is included. Clay purchased separately.
Ages 16-Adult
Instructor: Mary Gawlik. CC-304.
10 Thursdays: Sept 16 – Dec 2, 7:15 - 9:15pm
(No Class 11/11, 11/25)
453260-1
R: $100, NR: $110
Ceramics Open Studio
Independent access for current and former students of the Greenbelt Community Center ceramic programs whenever the studios are not reserved. Orientation meeting required for all participants who have not attended a program here within the past 6 months: Monday 9/13 at 6:30pm, room 305. Clay purchased separately.
Ages 16-Adult
CC-304/305.
Register promptly - this program fills quickly!
12 Weeks: Sept 13 – Dec 12
M-Sa 9am-9:45pm, Su 9am-6:45pm
453261-1
R: $70, NR: $80
Register online, via mail or in person!
Open Studios / Darkroom
Visual Arts Open Studio
Independent access for individual projects in painting, drawing and other fine arts. Participants may use the studio's easels, drymount press and mat cutter.
Ages 16-Adult
All participants must attend a mandatory orientation on Monday, 9/13 at 7:15pm. CC-116.
12 Weeks: Sept 13 – Dec 12:
M-Sa 9am-9:45pm, Su 9am-6:45pm/CC-116
453216-1
R: $30, NR: $40
Open Darkroom
Independent access for experienced darkroom users whenever classes are not in session. Registered applicants must attend the orientation and certification test on Monday, September 13 at 8pm unless certified previously. Refunds will be issued to any applicants not qualifying for this program. Basic chemistry provided.
Ages 16-Adult
CC-309
12 Weeks: Sept 13 – Dec 12, M-Sa 9am-9:45pm, Su 9am-6:45pm
453231-1
R: $60, NR: $70
Ceramics Open Studio
Independent access for current and former students of the Greenbelt Community Center ceramic programs whenever the studios are not reserved. Orientation meeting required for all participants who have not attended a program here within the past 6 months: Monday 9/13 at 6:30pm, room 305. Clay purchased separately.
Ages 16-Adult
CC-304/305
Register promptly - this program fills quickly!
12 Weeks: Sept 13–Dec 12, M-Sa 9am-9:45pm, Su 9am-6:45pm
453261-1
R: $70, NR: $80
Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Abbreviations:
CC: Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, 301-397-2208
R: Resident
NR: Non-resident