Reg dates for WINTER:
Pre-Reg: November 28 -December 3
Early Reg: December 5-December 17
Gen Reg: December 19 -December 31
Late Reg: begins January 2

WINTER 2012 Schedule & Forms
WINTER 2012 Forms & Policies

Drawing
Jewelry
Mixed Media
Painting
Watercolor

All Levels

Kelly Alison

MONDAY, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

January 9 - March 12

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

In this class, students will learn the basics of figure drawing with easy, anyone-can-do exercises that will teach contour, proportion, structure, design and method. The instructor will demonstrate a step-by-step process using charcoal, ink and eventually watercolor. Even first-time students will produce ready-to-frame, quality art. Model fee is due the first day of class, and the fee varies by class size.

Intermediate

Polly Liu

TUESDAY, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

January 10 - March 13

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

In this class, students are introduced to the French Atelier training to draw the human figure. The method of "sight size, a fundamental scale system, is used to reproduce the figure accurately. Students work from a live model focusing on outline, proportion, shadow, shape and value. Model fee is due the first day of class, and the fee varies by class size.

Intermediate

Armando Rodriguez

TUESDAY, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

January 10 - March 13

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

This class is a continuation of the principles learned in Drawing Fundamentals I. Students will be introduced to more complex fomrs and different mediums to achieve the desired effects. This is open to students that have some drawing experience that want to expand their visual vocabulary and technical skill.

All Levels

Whitney Riley

WEDNESDAY, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

January 11 - March 14

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

This class will focus on drawing from observation, using measuring techniques for accuracy and building engaging compositions. Using pencil, charcoal and dry pastel the students will progressively build their skills in visual perception and representation. Following the principle that everyone can learn to draw, as everyone can learn to read, this course is designed to build skills quickly, with intense instruction. In the spirit of Drawing/Seeing the World with Accuracy, we will have several classes where we leave the classroom to draw at various sites in Houston.

All Levels

Armando Rodriguez

WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

January 11 - March 14

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

Before we learn to write, we learn to draw. Students will observe and translate three-dimensional forms into two-dimensional drawings. Starting with simple line exercises, simple forms and progressing to more complex organic forms.  Students will build skill levels in composition and line quality through the use of tone, light and shadow, and the development of visual awareness and discrimination.

All Levels

Cholla

THURSDAY, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

January 12 - March 15

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

"Anyone can draw good figures following the simple steps Ive learned over the years that work. Youll surprise yourself after even one semester, says Cholla. Students will be put at ease with figure studies and will teach students how to "build an accurate and beautiful drawing. Students will learn how to use plumb lines as tools to gauge the initial accuracy of the drawing. This class will also cover positive and negative shapes, contour, values, and anatomy. Students will be encouraged to work in different media as appropriate. Model fee is due the first day of class, and the fee varies by class size.

All Levels

Mary Katherine Rogers

MONDAY, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

January 9 - March 12

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $35 other fees

This course covers a variety of jewelry construction techniques including: piercing, drilling, soldering, riveting, forging, reticultaion, embossing with a rolling mill, as well as hydraulic forming. Advanced topics may include granulation, jewelry rendering and blanking. A strong emphasis on problem solving helps students to develop personal design vocabulary. The multi-level nature of the class allows new students to see a variety of advanced techniques and applications. Individualized instruction allows students to progress at their own pace.

Intermediate

Ann Rush

THURSDAY, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

January 12 - March 15

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $25 other fees

This course is designed for students who have a strong working knowledge of metal clay techniques. Previous experience with metal clay is a must. Students will be working to develop and construct jewelry of their own designs and learning advanced techniques. Techniques involving base metal clays will be discussed and investigated. In addition, the combination of metal clay and traditional metal smith techniques will be utilized.

All Levels

Armando Rodriguez

TUESDAY, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

January 10 - March 13

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

Collage is an ancient art that was used by calligraphers in 10th century Japan, visible in the gold-leafed panels in European cathedrals of the 15th and 16th century, and used in the 19th century. Picasso and Braque began to use the technique, and collage flourished as an artistic practice. In this class we will use the medium as a means of personal expression, utilizing mixed media to accomplish our goals.

All Levels

Armando Rodriguez

WEDNESDAY, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

January 11 - March 14

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

Collage is an ancient art that was used by calligraphers in 10th century Japan, visible in the gold-leafed panels in European cathedrals of the 15th and 16th century, and used in the 19th century. Picasso and Braque began to use the technique, and collage flourished as an artistic practice. In this class we will use the medium as a means of personal expression, utilizing mixed media to accomplish our goals.

All Levels

Armando Rodriguez

THURSDAY, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

January 12 - March 15

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

Become acquainted with one of the most painterly methods among all of the printmaking techniques. Monoprints and monotypes are essentially printed paintings. Although images can be similar, editioning is not possibleno two images can be exactly the same. The Monotype process creates a translucency and a quality of light very different from a painting on paper or a print. There is beauty in its spontaneity and combination of printmaking, painting and drawing.

All Levels

Emily Sloan

MONDAY, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

January 9 - March 12

$310 members / $345 non-members + $10 materials + $0 other fees

This fun, hands-on class will focus on the basics of learning how to paint from the ground up. Students will learn how to put together interesting compositions, "sketch with paint and build on their work to form finished paintings. Through both guided and self-directed projects, students will explore how different types of paint, application techniques and supplies function in order to enhance their work.  

All Levels

Ruben Coy

WEDNESDAY, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

January 11 - March 14

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

In this modern method students learn to use oil over acrylic paint. The painting progresses in layers, first in layers of acrylic followed by layers in oil. The simplicity of this method makes this class ideal for the beginner and a boost for the advanced student. Using this technique creates finished paintings with a unique luminosity and a sense of depth. Painting in acrylic only is recommended for the extreme beginner in order to learn layering more quickly. After understanding the basics of layering, the student may progress to oils.

All Levels

Ruben Coy

WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

January 11 - March 14

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

In this modern method students learn to use oil over acrylic paint. The painting progresses in layers, first in layers of acrylic followed by layers in oil. The simplicity of this method makes this class ideal for the beginner and a boost for the advanced student. Using this technique creates finished paintings with a unique luminosity and a sense of depth. Painting in acrylic only is recommended for the extreme beginner in order to learn layering more quickly. After understanding the basics of layering, the student may progress to oils.

All Levels

Kelly Alison

WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

January 11 - March 14

$310 members / $345 non-members + $75 materials + $0 other fees

In this fun class, students will experiment with the basics of abstract and expressionist painting.  The instructor will demonstrate easy-to-follow, anyone-can-do techniques of great artists like Picasso, Mir, Kandinsky, Frankenthaler, Gorky and Pollock. This is a great class for beginners.

Intermediate

Steve Parker

THURSDAY, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

January 12 - March 15

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

Intermediate

Steve Parker

SATURDAY, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

January 14 - March 17

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

All Levels

Kermit Eisenhut

SATURDAY, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

January 14 - March 17

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

Learn how to create your own pet portrait and more, from initial sketch to final painting. Kermit, who is recognized for his stylized pet portraits, will help you use charcoal to outline the pet image and finish the painting with colorful acrylics. Using a favorite photo of your pet (or even that of a friends for a fun birthday or holiday surprise!), you can design the portrait, whether whimsical, realistic, or serious, and add optional backgrounds. Even those pets that have passed can be "brought back to life in a cherished painting to affectionately remember them. Join this fun class and tap into your artistic talent while painting a light-hearted portrait of your favorite animal.

All Levels

Emily Sloan

SATURDAY, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

January 14 - March 17

$310 members / $345 non-members + $10 materials + $0 other fees

This fun, hands-on class will focus on the basics of learning how to paint from the ground up. Students will learn how to put together interesting compositions, "sketch with paint and build on their work to form finished paintings. Through both guided and self-directed projects, students will explore how different types of paint, application techniques and supplies function in order to enhance their work.  

All Levels

Cholla

TUESDAY, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

January 10 - March 13

$310 members / $345 non-members + $10 materials + $0 other fees

This course involves a careful examination of every component of oil painting, including its characteristics and variables. Students will learn the basic physical and chemical aspects of the painting mediums. Students will slowly be introduced to contemporary uses of materials and techniques as they review and experiment with classical oil painting methods.

Intermediate

Polly Liu

TUESDAY, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

January 10 - March 13

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

In this class, students begin painting in "Grisaille - painting executed entirely in monochrome and usually in shades of grey or brown - to eliminate the problems of color and value and to concentrate on accuracy of drawing and the effects of light on the figure. The second part of the class utilizes a limited palette, allowing students to explore and understand the harmony and unity of light. This class is for intermediate to advanced students. Model fee is due the first day of class, and the fee varies by class size.

All Levels

Kelly Alison

TUESDAY, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

January 10 - March 13

$310 members / $345 non-members + $75 materials + $0 other fees

In this fun class students will follow along with step-by-step demonstrations done by the instructor. Each week students will study a new movement or artist with inspiration ranging from Fauvism to Toyism, from Cezanne to Jackson Pollock. This is a great class for beginners and experimental intermediates alike.

Intermediate

Steve Parker

TUESDAY, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

January 10 - March 13

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

In this class, students learn the essentials of utilizing memory and personal experience to express something interesting and compelling about their subject. Practicing this method, students achieve a unique sense of abstraction, and will see their subject with fresh perspective. The instructor will offer techniques and specific methods to guide students through various technical concerns during painting sessions. Students will be introduced to different oil media and their effective use. The class includes informal lectures ranging from painting methods to texts on the inspiration.

All Levels

Cholla

WEDNESDAY, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

January 11 - March 14

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

Cholla says, "It helps to have taken a figure drawing class, but paint is very forgiving. You can approach the figure with realism or simply as a pattern of colors and shapes. The human body has been represented in every way imaginable nothing inspires me more. This class teaches students how to "build an accurate and beautiful figure painting. Students use plumb lines as tools to gauge the initial accuracy of the composition. Students explore their own strengths and returning students are guided towards developing an individual style and building a cohesive body of work. Model fee is due the first day of class, and the fee varies by class size.

All Levels

Steve Parker

WEDNESDAY, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

January 11 - March 14

$310 members / $345 non-members + $10 materials + $0 other fees

All Levels

Caroline Graham

MONDAY, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

January 9 - March 12

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

Explore the vibrancy and transparency of this medium. The instructor will emphasize color, design, and contrast. Students will learn to layer and control the pigment, rescue the white paper and still have a spontaneous, fresh-looking result.

All Levels

Caroline Graham

WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

January 11 - March 14

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees

Explore the vibrancy and transparency of this medium. The instructor will emphasize color, design, and contrast. Students will learn to layer and control the pigment, rescue the white paper and still have a spontaneous, fresh-looking result.

All Levels

Cholla

TUESDAY, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

January 10 - March 13

$310 members / $345 non-members + $0 materials + $0 other fees