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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 date, if needed, is added to the end.

5 Sessions $ 136 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 117)
Thur., 9/25; 10/9, 16, 23, 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Annex (66 Prospect St., left of Yanity Gym). NOTE: No class 10/2.

4 Sessions $ 109 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 94)
Thur., 11/13, 20; 12/4, 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Annex (66 Prospect St., left of Yanity Gym). NOTE: No class 11/27.


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.

Continuing Students: Please bring your own supplies.



Acrylic Painting Studio - Evening
Explore the possibilities of creating with acrylic paints in this introductory class. Students will practice color mixing, painting techniques, and learn how to create dynamic compositions for their paintings. Projects will include abstract, still life, a copy of a master painting and composing a painting from reference photos. As students progress through these experiences, they will discover their strengths, artistic style, and preferences for subject matter. If time allows they will create an original piece of their choice. Class size limited.

Instructor Valerie Kirincich graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a BFA in Illustration and the New York Academy of Art with a MFA in Figurative Fine Art. Upon graduation, she freelanced as an illustrator and worked for several Manhattan ad agencies as a graphic designer and art director. She is currently the full time art teacher at Greenwich Catholic School. Valerie believes that art is not only about technical skill, but about discovering a new way to see the world. She enjoys teaching and motivating students of all ages to learn and grow through art!

6 Sessions $ 159 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 137)
Mon., 10/20, 27; 11/3, 10, 17, 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School.


SUPPLIES for Valerie Kirincich's Acrylic Painting Class:

A set of color acrylic paints. Liquitex or Blick student grade. Liquitex makes a 12 tube basic set or students can buy individual tubes: