Drawing, Painting, Photo & Crafts

Fall 2009

DRAWING

You Can Draw!
— Brian Brennan
Discover how to draw anything you see! This is a great class for beginners with little or no experience. Explore line, texture, tone as you learn how to draw observationally. Discover the secrets behind perspective, shape, shading and composition. Learn the techniques of “recording” images from your vision onto paper or canvas! Bring paper and 2B drawing pencil to the first class at which time a full materials list will be provided.

• Thu, Sept 24-Oct 29, 6:30-9 p.m., 6 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1101F02-66019 — $109

Basic Drawing: Using the Right Side of the Brain Technique
— Valorie Snyder
Have you ever wished you could draw well but wondered whether you could? Discover how to “see” differently so that you can draw more accurately. Learn right brain and old master exercises, as well as one-point and two-point perspective. Receive new exercises each class to practice during the week. Supplies needed: regular #2 pencils, eraser, a good quality sketchbook (wire bound is best), and a long ruler. For more information, check out Valorie’s blog at www.valoriesnyderart.blogspot.com.

• Tue, Sept 8-Oct 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 6 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1101F01-66020 — $109

Continuing Basic Drawing
— Valorie Snyder
This class builds on the right brain training exercises covered in Valorie Snyder’s Basic Drawing I class. (Attending that class is helpful but not required). Emphasis is on learning to see accurately through portrait drawing. Learn how to draw faces from profile, 3⁄4, and full front views, how to get an accurate likeness, and tips about drawing each of the features. A supply list is posted on Valorie’s blog at www.valoriesnyderart.blogspot.com.

• Tue, Oct 20-Nov 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 6 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1103F01-66021 — $109

Jumpstart Your Sketching
— Joy Schultz
Learn about and try fun exercises and techniques to help you capture impressions, inspirations, and experiences quickly and enjoyably. Improve your observation and recognition skills and add spontaneity and freedom to your creative expression. Practice fresh, fast sketching, not detailed finished drawings. Bring a sketch book, 9B woodless pencil, sump (blending tool), kneaded eraser, pencil sharpener, and tracing paper.

• Tue, Oct 20-Nov 24, 12:30-3 p.m., 6 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1117F01-66022 — $119

Creative Sketching in Ink
— Joy Schultz
Explore how to creatively interpret a single photo many different ways. Exercises will encourage improvisation to evolve new forms, new relationships, new concepts, and fresh ways of dealing with a subject. Click here for Class Supply List.

• Mon, Dec 7-14, noon-3 p.m., 2 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1089F01-66023 — $59

PAINTING

A Dip Into Art
— Joy Schultz
This is your chance to try 6 different media each week including charcoal, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and pen and ink. Discover the fun of each technique. A demonstration of various techniques is given as well as the basic elements of art such as composition, value, and color. No experience is necessary. Bring a drop cloth. Material fee includes all you will need.

• Tue, Sept 8-Oct 13, noon-3 p.m., 6 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1099F01-66024 — $119, $24 material fee to instructor

Beginning and Intermediate Oil Painting
— Valorie Snyder
If you have ever felt lost or frustrated in a painting class, you will find it very different here. Valorie has developed a comprehensive curriculum, providing basic information frequently overlooked in many art classes. Learn about the various types of brushes, how to apply paint, painting techniques and color theory. Choose your subjects as you complete assigned exercises and progress at your own pace. If you have painted before, you can build on what you already know and explore information missed in previous art classes. The class includes lectures, notes, demonstrations, and individual help.
*No class November 26.

This class requires the use of non-toxic Turpenoid Natural, rather than turpentine or other dangerous solvents.Click here for Class Supply List or check Valorie’s blog at www.valoriesnyderart.blogspot.com. .

• Thu, Sept 10-Oct 15 2-5 p.m., 6 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1061F01-66025 — $119
• Thu, Sept 10-Oct 15 6-9 p.m., 6 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1061F02-66011 — $119
• Thu, Oct 22-Dec 3, 2-5 p.m., 6 wks* — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1061F03-66026 — $119
• Thu, Oct 22-Dec 3, 6-9 p.m., 6 wks* — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1061F04-66027 — $119

Exploring Acrylics
— Joy Schultz
Explore mixing and layering colors, brushwork, various surfaces, and many possible techniques such as opaque, broken color, impasto, knife painting, texturing, tonal under painting, glazing, and wet on wet. Bring photos you have to work from. No experience necessary.Click here for Class Supply List. *No class Nov 26.

• Fri, Oct 23-Dec 4, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 6 wks* — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1109F01-66028 — $119

Beginning Watercolor
— Joy Schultz
Learn the techniques used in watercolor painting: drawing, color wheel, mixing colors, types of papers, wet on wet, dry brush, spatter, negative painting, experimental scrapings, layered, etc. to give you a working knowledge of the medium. Click here for Class Supply List.. Bring a drop cloth.

• Fri, Sept 11-Oct 16, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 6 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1110F01-66029 — $119

Intermediate Watermedia
— Joy Schultz
Learn more about light, shadow, and color to reveal form, dimension and emotion. Focus on design and edges and use contrast, exaggeration, and proportion to express your personal point of view. Continue to explore a variety of techniques including washes, glazes, opaque, transparent, impasto, palette knife, and textures. Watercolors or acrylics paints are appropriate for this class. Click here for Class Supply List.. Bring a drop cloth.
*No class November 26.

• Wed, Sept 9-Oct 14, noon-3 p.m., 6 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1083F01-66030 — $119
• Thu, Sept 10-Oct 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 6 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1083F02-66031 — $119
• Wed, Oct 21-Nov 25, noon-3 p.m., 6 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1083F03-66032 — $119
• Thu, Oct 22-Dec 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 6 wks* — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1083F04-66033 — $119

The Joy of Pastel
— Joy Schultz
Learn about the different types of pastels and papers. Explore a variety of techniques from drawing to painting. Experiment with color mixing, planning a composition, and capturing light and show in a still life, landscape, and figure painting. Click here for Class Supply List.. Bring a drop cloth.

• Mon, Oct 26-Nov 30, noon-3 p.m., 6 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1088F01-66034 — $119

Visual Journaling
— Joy Schultz
Explore ideas and exercises to stir your creative juices and shake you out of your comfort zone. Observe, listen, collect, reflect upon, express, celebrate, and enrich your life using the vehicles of drawing and writing. Experiment with pencil, ink, paint, collage, and photographs. All levels welcome. Click here for Class Supply List. Bring a drop cloth.

• Tue, Dec 1-15, noon-3 p.m., 3 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1067F01-66035 — $79

Abstract Acrylics and Collage
— Joy Schultz
Using acrylic paint and collage material, create works of art based on your personal themes and intentions. Explore sources of inspiration, creative warm-ups, choosing a concept, compositional formats and color theory. Learn to start big and loosely with collage material as a way of coming up with new materials. All levels welcome. Click here for Class Supply List. Bring a drop cloth.

Joy Schultz loves to share her enthusiasm for playfulness and experimentation in the creative process with all levels of students. Her work has been exhibited in local, state and national shows. She has been active in the Colorado Artists Guild and the Pastel Society of Colorado.

• Fri, Dec 11-18, 12:30-5:00 p.m., 2 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1064F01-66036 — $79

Plein Air Pastel Painting
— Joy Schultz
Come learn about composition, value, color and techniques of pastel while capturing the beautiful surroundings and atmosphere of Hudson Gardens. No experience necessary. Click here for Class Supply List. Bring a drop cloth.

• Mon, Sept 14-Oct 19, 9-noon, 6 wks
  The Hudson Gardens & Events Center
  ARCR 1098F01-66037 — $119

PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL PHOTO
Buying a Camera and the Basics
— Tricia Turpenoff/Bob Montgomery
Find out what to look for in buying a digital camera and deciding which is right for your needs. Learn what the technical terms mean and discuss basic functions. Discover how to upload your pictures to a computer and how to store/retrieve them. Find out how to print and the best labs to develop your photos. Learn about the different software and the basics of digitally enhancing your images.

Littleton:

• Mon, Sept 28, 6-9 p.m. — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1131F01-66054 — $44, $3 material fee to instructor (Tricia)

Castle Rock:

• Thu, Oct 15, 6-9 p.m. — Castle View High School
  ARCR 1131FC1-66055 — $44, $3 material fee to instructor (Bob)

Beginning Digital Photography
— Donald Mammoser
Study with a professional photographer. Emphasis is on digital camera usage and photography techniques using common language, not technical jargon.

Donald Mammoser is a professional nature and wildlife photographer from Littleton whose photography and non-fiction writing has appeared in numerous books, magazines, and calendars.

• Thu, Oct 8-22, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 3 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1132F02-66056 — $79, $3 material fee to instructor

PUBLISHING PHOTOS
Get Your Photography Published!
— Donald Mammoser
Want to get your photographs published and make money too? Discover how to approach editorial markets such as calendar, magazine and greeting card companies. Designed for film or digital photographers.

• Tue/Thu, Sept 22/24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1025F01-66057 — $69, $3 material fee to instructor

Beginning Digital Photography
— Tricia Turpenoff/Bob Montgomery
For the 35MM and digital camera user who is new to photography and whose camera has an adjustable aperture and shutter speed. Explore the basics of working with the camera and all of its modes. Focus on aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, ISO and exposure. Discover composition principles to create better photographs. Bring your camera and its owner’s manual.

Littleton:

• Mon, Oct 5, 19, 26, 6-9 p.m., 3 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1132F01-66058 — $89, $5 material fee to instructor (Tricia)

Castle Rock:

• Thu, Oct 22-Nov 12, 6:30-9 p.m., 4 wks — Castle View High School
  ARCR 1132FC1-66059 — $89, $5 material fee to instructor (Bob)

Advanced Digital Photography Course
— Don Mammoser
Make your digital photos a whole lot better with this course. For anyone who has taken a beginning digital photo class or who has a good base knowledge of the manual controls on their camera. Learn advanced camera controls and techniques as well as several easy and useful digital output techniques. Complete a structured photo assignment and participate in a professional critique session related to your images. This course will take your photography to the next level.

• Thu, Nov 5-19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 3 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1135F01-66156 — $79, $3 material fee to instructor

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
The Secrets to Great Travel Photographs!
— Ron Stern
Well known travel photojournalist Ron Stern will share the secrets you need to know how to take great digital pictures. Whether you have a small point and shoot or an expensive SLR camera, learn how to look for and take the best possible shots. The class begins inside where you learn about basic camera operations and techniques the pros use. Then, go outside to practice what you have learned. Bring your camera. Ron will help you learn how to see creatively, the techniques of framing, when to use fill flash, reflectors, how to use manual settings for more versatility, and how to use natural lighting for dramatic effect. He will also share some options for low-cost methods to create a full-color, hardcover photo book of your images.

• Tue, Oct 20, 4-7 p.m. — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1151F01-66160 — $44
• Wed, Dec 2, 4-7 p.m. — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1151F02-66162 — $44

PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE HUDSON GARDENS
Enjoy the beauty of the season strolling through the beautiful gardens of The Hudson Gardens & Event Center. These classes are taught by gardening and art professionals. You may view the gardens from 4-5 pm prior to your class session. Check in at the Gift Shop and identify yourself as an ACC class participant for that day. Additionally, meet your instructor 10 minutes prior to the class start time at the gazebo located in front of the gift shop at the main parking area. Classes are held in the Hudson Residence, a one-story home located northwest of the gazebo.

Macro Photography
— Tricia Turpenoff
Discover the secrets of taking great macro photographs. You must know how to use your camera, change the settings, and have a macro lens. Take pictures of flowers, bugs, water plants and other subjects at the The Hudson Gardens & Events Center.

• Mon, Sept 21, 5-7 p.m. — The Hudson Gardens & Events Center
  ARCR 1134F01-66063 — $44

PORTRAITS
Portrait and People Photography
— Tricia Turpenoff
For the digital or SLR camera user who already knows the basics of aperture, shutter speed, exposures and can change through the different camera modes. Discover how to take great pictures of people in action or still life portraits. Discover the proper techniques of lighting, composition, and lenses.

• Mon, Nov 2-16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 3 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1024F01-66060 — $69, $3 material fee to instructor

COLOR
Bits & Bytes of Color – The Theory and Practice of Color Management
— Doug Reese, P.E.
Learn about light and color temperature, how color vision works, how men and women’s vision differs and secrets of your own vision. Introduction to the basic theory of color management and color spaces (sRGB, Adobe RGB, Lab and CIE XYZ); digital camera quirks; white balance; understanding bits, bytes, and pixels; ppi and dpi; profiling your monitor; and much more. The practical side of color management is demonstrated using Photoshop CS3/CS4 for color set up, soft proofing, inkjet printer set up and workflow. Bonus section on sharpening. Leave with tips and tricks you can use right away! Designed for intermediate to advanced amateur photographers with a working knowledge of their camera, digital photography and Photoshop (this is not a Photoshop class). No cameras or laptops needed. You can bring a JPEG image on a flash drive to share.

Doug Reese is an award-winning photographer and Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. He has over 30 years’ experience as a designer, consultant, and trainer in analog and digital video and imaging. He is dedicated to helping people understand digital photography and is known for his effective teaching style.

• Sat, Sept 12, 9-4:30 p.m. — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1149F01-66061 — $69, $5 material fee to instructor
• Sat, Oct 17, 9-4:30 p.m. — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1149F02-66062 — $69, $5 material fee to instructor

CRAFTS

GLASS BLOWING
The workshops are offered under the expert instruction of Agnes Sanchez. Please note that you must be 18 or older or receive permission from the instructor to enroll. Wear natural fiber clothing (cotton) that covers the body, closed shoes and sunglasses. Questions? Contact the instructor at 303.399.4066 or agnesofglass@gmail.com. All classes are held at Agnes of Glass Studio/Gallery, located at 2717 East 40th Ave, Denver. A map will be mailed to you.

Elite Glass Blowing In One Day: Experience It
Immerse yourself in the fascinating and exciting art form of glass blowing. In this hands-on workshop, learn the fundamentals on health and safety in the studio, how to manipulate and work molten glass on a blow pipe and punty rod and use specific tools to create your own masterpieces to take home. You will receive individual guidance in making a paperweight and blown shot glass.

• Sat, 11-5 p.m., Aug 22
  ARCR 1155F01-66038 — $169, $90 material fee to instructor
• Sat, 11-5 p.m., Sept 12
  ARCR 1155F02-66039 — $169, $90 material fee to instructor
• Sat, 11-5 p.m., Sept 26
  ARCR 1155F03-66040 — $169, $90 material fee to instructor
• Sat, 11-5 p.m., Oct 10
  ARCR 1155F04-66041 — $169, $90 material fee to instructor
• Sat, 11-5 p.m., Nov 14
  ARCR 1155F05-66042 — $169, $90 material fee to instructor
• Sat, 11-5 p.m., Nov 21
  ARCR 1155F06-66043 — $169, $90 material fee to instructor
• Sat, 11-5 p.m., Dec 5
  ARCR 1155F07-66044 — $169, $90 material fee to instructor

FRIDAY NIGHTS GLASS BLOWING
The infinite uses of glass and fire have always been a fascination to people all over the world. This 12 hour hands-on workshop offers the student the physical handling of the glass as well as gaining working knowledge of the principles behind glass blowing. Through the use of unique and proven teaching techniques, emphasis will be placed on increased working temperature, bubble set-up and teamwork. You will experience making solid free-form shapes and basic blown forms and color formation.

• Fri, Sept 11-Sept 25, 5:30-9 p.m., 3 wks
  ARCR 1157F01-66045 — $300, $125 material fee to instructor
• Fri, Oct 16-Oct 30, 5:30-9 p.m., 3 wks
  ARCR 1157F02-66046 — $300, $125 material fee to instructor
• Fri, Nov 13-Nov 27, 5:30-9 p.m., 3 wks
  ARCR 1157F03-66047 — $300, $125 material fee to instructor
• Fri, Dec 4-Dec 18, 5:30-9 p.m., 3 wks
  ARCR 1157F04-66048 — $300, $125 material fee to instructor

HANDMADE PAPER
Recyling Junk Mail into Homemade Paper and Art Objects
— Gail Nelson
Everyone gets junk mail and most of us even recycle it. Now you can reuse it by creating new paper from this unwanted resource. Start saving your junk mail and office waste and discover how to form sheets of paper for stationery and art projects. Make beautiful bowls, wall hangings, and multimedia art. Bring junk mail and office paper waste to class.

• Tue, Oct 6-20, 6:30-9 p.m., 3 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1140F01-66259 — $59

MAKE JEWELRY
Easy Silver Jewelry from Precious Metal Clay (PMC)
— Alisa Phelps
Make fine silver jewelry from this great material. Tiny particles of silver are suspended in an organic binder to create a material that can be worked like clay. Pieces are fired to burn off the binder and fuse the metal. The result is a solid, 100% pure silver object. Make silver jewelry without traditional metalsmithing tools. Discover how to work with PMC and even how to continue your work at home. Make earrings and at least two pendants. No experience is necessary. Materials and tools will be available at class. *Materials/tool kit fee: $35-$55 depending on the number and size of the projects. Class meets at AlisaP Design Studio, (I-25 and Colorado Blvd), 4340 E Kentucky, Glendale.

Alisa Phelps is a PMC Guild Certified Artisan and owner of her own jewelry making company.

• Tue, Sept 22-29, 6-9p.m., 2 wks — AlisaP Design Studio
  ARCR 1120F01-66255 — $69 plus materials
• Thu, Oct 8-15, 9-noon, 2 wks — AlisaP Design Studio
  ARCR 1120F02-66256 — $69 plus materials
• Wed, Oct 21-28, 6-9 p.m., 2 wks — AlisaP Design Studio
  ARCR 1120F03-66257 — $69 plus materials

Intermediate Level Silver Jewelry Making From PMC
— Alisa Phelps
Continue to progress with skills learned in the first class using precious metal clay. Materials and tools will be available at class. *Materials/tool kit fee: $35-$55 depending on the number and size of the projects. Class meets at AlisaP Design Studio, (I-25 and Colorado Blvd), 4340 E Kentucky, Glendale.

• Tue, Nov 3-10, 6-9 p.m., 2 wks — AlisaP Design Studio
  ARCR 1136F01-66258 — $69 plus materials*

Holiday Jewelry Gifts from Precious Metal Clay (PMC)
— Alisa Phelps
Make small holiday ornaments or multiple sets of earrings or pendants to give as gifts this holiday season. Make silver jewelry without traditional metalsmithing tools. Discover how to work with PMC and even how to continue your work at home. Make earrings and at least two pendants. No experience is necessary. Materials and tools will be available at class. *Materials/tool kit fee: $35-$55 depending on the number and size of the projects. Class meets at AlisaP Design Studio, (I-25 and Colorado Blvd), 4340 E Kentucky, Glendale.

• Tue, Dec 1-8, 6-9 p.m., 2 wks — AlisaP Design Studio
  ARCR 1137F01-66378 — $69 plus materials*

WOOD CRAFTS
Beginning Wood Carving
— Jack Bayman
By carving wildlife such as birds, animals, fish, etc. learn the steps of woodcarving including roughing out, relieving, texturing, painting and mounting. Selection of wood and tools will be covered. Depending on your project, material fee will vary. Bring a drop cloth.

• Wed, Sept 23-Nov 11, 6:30-9 p.m., 8 wks
  The Hudson Gardens & Event Center
  ARCR 1055F01-66050 — $109, $20-$30 material fee to instructor

Beginning and Beyond Woodworking
— Larry Grimes
This is an open woodworking class for novice or advanced students. The first class focuses on safety concerns and procedures for novice students. More advanced students should plan to review safety procedures. Create a small project of your choice as you develop proficiency in using power and hand tools including table saw, band saw, lathe, joiner and planer. One small project required. You MUST attend the first class session. No refunds given after the first class.

• Tue, Sept 22-Nov 10, 6-9 p.m., 8 wks — Euclid Middle School Shop
  ARCR 1054F01-66051 — $189
• Thu, Sept 24-Nov 12, 6-9 p.m., 8 wks — Euclid Middle School Shop
  ARCR 1054F02-66052 — $189

CALLIGRAPHY
Beginning and Continuing Calligraphy
— Evette Goldstein
Learn the art of beautiful writing. Discover the joy of self-expression through this ancient art form. You need not be an artist to become a calligrapher. Learn Chancery Italic Calligraphy. *If you are left handed, the material fee will be $6 more and you will need to notify the office upon registration in order that your materials may be ordered in time for the course start date.

Evette Goldstein is an artist and calligraphist who owns a custom calligraphy company.

• Wed, Oct 7-Nov 4, 6-8 p.m., 5 wks — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1104F01-66231 — $79, *$30 material fee to instructor

ILLUMINATIONS
Advanced Calligraphy and Illuminations
—Evette Goldstein
Learn the ancient art of Illuminations. You need not be an artist to learn the basics of Illumination. Illuminations can be used to enhance quotes and poems written in calligraphy or as “stand alone” framed art work. Basic calligraphy skills are helpful. Click here for Class Supply List. Please bring all supplies the first night of class.
*No class November 25.

• Wed, Nov 11-Dec 16, 6-8 p.m., 5 wks* — ACC Campus
  ARCR 1114F01-66232 —$79

ONLINE
These classes are conducted online for your convenience, as we know it’s not always easy to get to a class each week. Visit the online section and follow the links to ed2go to see how easy and fun it is to take these and other great classes.

Section Numbers Chart:

• M03 — Aug 19, Wed and Fri, 6 wks
• F01 — Sep 16, Wed and Fri, 6 wks
• F02 — Oct 21, Wed and Fri, 6 wks
• F03 — Nov 25, Wed and Fri, 6 wks

Remember to include course number, section number as indicated above, course title and course start date when registering and completing your registration form for all courses listed below:

• ONLI 1030 — Introduction to PhotoShop CS4 — $99
• ONLI 1041 — Introduction to InDesign CS3 — $99
• ONLI 2066 — Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera — $99
• ONLI 2965 — Photoshop Elements 7 for the Digital Photographer — $99