Drawing and Painting and Collage / Mixed Media ~ Evening and Day ~ Scroll Down


Life Drawing - Evening
This course is designed for beginners who want to learn thebasics of drawing from life - creating the illusion of depth and complex shapes on a two-dimensional surface. Using several different types of pencils and paper, students will draw from still life and photographs (chiefly the human form), learning to observe the structure of what they are drawing rather than simply relying on just what they see on the surface. Topics include composition, proportion, perspective, value and edge relationships, foreshortening and light/shade. Taught by writer and artist Michael Canavan who will provide all materials needed for which a supply fee of $25 will be collected at the first class. Class size limited. Weather / makeup dates, if needed, are added to the end.

6 Sessions $ 154 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 131) + $ mtls.
Wed., 4/26; 5/3, 10, 17, 24, 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School. NOTE: New date. Drop 4/19 and add 5/31.


Drawing and Painting Studio Art - Day
An open studio art class for both beginning and continuing students. New students start with drawing basics, from contour through composition, using charcoal pencils. Continuing students work in the medium of their choice and receive individual instruction. Instructor Laura McCormick is a teacher and artist specializing in charcoal and pastel portraiture. Her work has won many awards and hangs in private collections all over the world. She delights in cultivating the creative side of her students. Class size limited. Weather / makeup dates, if needed, are added to the end.

Tuesday

6 Sessions $ 159 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 135)
Tuesdays, 3/7, 14, 21, 28; 4/4, 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Annex NOTE: No class 4/11.

6 Sessions $ 159 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 135)
Tuesdays, 4/25; 5/2, 9, 16, 23; 6/6 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Annex NOTE: No class 5/30.

Thursday

6 Sessions $ 159 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 135)
Thursdays, 3/2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 4/6 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Annex NOTE: No class 4/13.

6 Sessions $ 159 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 135)
Thursdays, 4/20, 27; 5/4, 11, 18; 6/1 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Annex


SUPPLIES for Laura McCormick's Class:

New Students: General's Charcoal Pencils (at least one hard and one soft); drawing pencils (soft); kneaded eraser; bundle of tortillion for blending; drawing paper - loose or in pad (11" x 14").

Continuing Students: Please bring your own supplies.


Collage / Mixed Media

Collage / Mixed Media
We will use beautiful colored papers, copies of personal photos (optional), as well as found objects and materials. Students may want to add in drawing and painting techniques. We will explore creating fun and expressive mixed media works of art. This is an open class full of many ways, materials and techniques. Instructor Kathleen Fay is a certified Art Teacher who holds a BFA in Visual Arts from Purchase College, an MFA in Photography from Tyler School of Art of Temple University, and Art Education Certification through the College of New Rochelle. She has taught all levels, elementary through college and senior citizens and enjoys teaching students of all ages. A materials/supply fee is payable to instructor at the first class. Makeup date, if needed, is 6/12.

6 Sessions $ 154 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 131) + $ mtls.
Mon., 4/24; 5/1, 8, 15, 22; 6/5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School