Youth
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AFTERSCHOOL ART Wendy Willihnganz
Tuesdays Sept. 8-29 4:30-5:30p
Experience projects with pastels, watercolors and acrylics. Most projects cover sketching and we will work with different values, colors, and textures.. Kindergarten thru 8th grade. Age is no limit. Materials fee $12.
Tuition $32 HVCA Members $28
Adults
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CALLIGRAPHY BASICS Delphine C. Frank
Level: Beginning Age:Adult
Thursdays Sept 10 - Oct 8 10a-12p
In this class, the student will be taught the basics of the art of lettering - calligraphy. These basics can be applied to all broad pen-lettering styles. We will start with simple Roman alphabet pen strokes and progress to the Bookhand/Foundational style. Letter shape, pen angle and spacing will be emphasized. We will also cover the application of calligraphy in quotations, envelope addressing, card making, invitation design and more. Contact HVCA for supply list.
Tuition $80 HVCA Members $70
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SO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO WATERCOLOR? Wendy Willihnganz
Tuesdays, Sept. 8-29 5:30pm-7:00pm
Learn about color: how much water to use and which brush to use along with paper and techniques. Complete several paintings and most of all----Have fun!
Materials fee: $25 paid to teacher at first class
Tuition $48 HVCA Member $42
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UNLEASH YOUR INNER ARTIST
A Beginner Art Course Patricia Buckner
Tues & Thur, Sept.15-Oct 15 10:30a-12:30p
This Art Course will help you gain confidence in your ability to see as an Artist Sees and use the medium of your choice to create beautiful sketches or paintings. This is a beginner course designed for students ages 15 through adult. $40 Lab Fee to be collected the first class session if teacher supplies OR materials list at HVCA
Tuition $160 Member price $140
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BEGINNING DRAWING Trista Dymond
Wednesdays Sept.16-Oct 7 7p-9p
This beginner course will cover the basics of drawing in terms of composition, technique, material choice as well as introducing design elements and principles through exercises and still life. We will spend class time reviewing a small lesson and applying the new knowledge into practice. The course objectives are to gain confidence and ease in drawing skills, compare and contrast different techniques, learning and sharing ideas with fellow peers and have a ton of fun! Age 12+
Tuition $64 HVCA Member $56
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INTERMEDIATE DRAWING Trista Dymond
Wednesdays Oct 14- Nov 4 7p-9p
This course will further explore drawing techniques and composition and work on continuing the development of basic drawing skills into a more seasoned practice. Focusing on still life and models and exploring new medium usage, students will have a chance to explore their own drawing style as well as discover new ways to approach the drawing pad. Age 12+
Tuition $64 HVCA Member $56
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OIL PAINTING Vera Thornton
Start to Finish
Tuesdays, Oct. 6 & 20 6:30p-9p
First things first with artist Vera Thornton: Composition, demonstration, problem-solving, tips and ground rules – keys to great paintings. Materials fee $20. Students who have their own oil painting supplies may call HVCA to receive a supply list.
Tuition $40 HVCA Member $35
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WATERCOLOR, PENCIL & INK WORKSHOP Patricia Buckner
Tues&Thurs, Oct.20-Nov.19 10:30a-12:30p
Whether you want to illustrate a story or paint the details of a flower, this course is a workshop in the use of Watercolor Pencil & Ink concentrating on Realism. This course is a step beyond beginner and is designed for students ages 15 through adult. Lab Fee to be collected the first class session: $50 if supplies supplied by teacher OR bring Watercolor Sketch Pad, Watercolor Pencil Set and a range of Ink Pens.
Tuition $160 Member price $140
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WATERCOLOR Jeanne DeHaan
All abilities, age 12-adult
Sat & Sun, November 14 & 15 9a-4p
Jeanne gets to the basic understanding of the medium, brush strokes, color mixing using a limited pallet) and how to create life and light in a painting using many different techniques. She works with all levels of learners and tries very hard to increase understanding of how different techniques work in individual applications. Understanding how each level of porosity effects your results in a painting takes the mystery out of watercolor and increases your ability to produce consistent results in every painting and not just have "happy accidents" with no real understanding how to recreate (or avoid) the effect next time. Lab Fee: Cost for basic supplies is $20.00
Tuition $112 Member $98
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BASIC QUILTMAKING Mary Bajcz
Monday, Sept.21 6p-9p
You've made a beautiful quilt top. Now, learn to quilt it with your sewing machine. Machine quilting is a wonderful art to learn and is both strong and beautiful as well as generally faster to do than hand quilting. We will cover the basics to get you started from choosing backing, batting, needles and thread, to basting the layers, to designing and marking, (or not), the designs on your top. We'll then explore both straight and free motion quilting.
Call for supply list.
Tuition $27 HVCA member price $21
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FUN WITH 4 AND 9 PATCHES Mary Bajcz
Saturday, Oct.. 3 9a-3p
4 and 9 patches are blocks basic to quilt making, but take them beyond basic by slicing them apart, mixing & matching the pieces, and inserting new fabrics. It's a process filled with serendipity. Supply list available at HVCA
Tuition $48 HVCA member $42
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BEGINNING STAINED GLASS
Copper Foil Method Diane Banister
Saturday, Sept. 12 OR Oct.10 11a-4p
Students will learn copper foiled stained glass. Each person will leave with a completed panel ready to hang. A basic design will be made using 4 pieces of beveled glass and 8 pieces of colored glass. A variety of colored glass will be available to choose from. Students will learn how to cut glass, grind glass, apply copper foil to glass, solder foil, clean and polish completed project. Instructor will provide all materials – Materials fee $20 due at the beginning of the class.
Tuition $40 HVCA member $35
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GLASS FUSING Jeanne DeHaan
Saturday, Oct.17 OR Dec.12 1p-5p
Create a pair of earrings or a pendant using the beautiful glass fusion technique in this 4-hour workshop. Jeanne demonstrates and explains all phases of this process, including composition, fusion, components, assembly and more. Have fun while creating a special one-of-a-kind piece of glass jewelry for yourself or that special “someone.”
Materials fee $5 collected at the class. All abilities, age 12-adult.
Tuition $32 HVCA Member $28
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BEGINNING LEAD CAME STAINED GLASS with Diane Banister
Saturday, Oct.24 11a-4p
Students will learn the lead came method of stained glass. Each person will leave with a completed panel ready to hang. A basic design will be made using beveled glass, clear glass and colored glass. A variety of glass will be available to choose from. Students will learn how to cut glass, grind glass, stretch and cut lead came, assemble glass and lead came panel, solder lead came, cement finished panel and clean and polish panel with whiting. Instructor will provide all materials – Materials fee $20 due at the beginning of the class.
Tuition $40 HVCA member $35
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PHOTOGRAPHY 101 Hal Gould
Sunday, Oct.18 1p-4p
Get the MOST out of your camera! Spend an afternoon with a master photographer to learn basic operating principles, composition and other pivotal considerations in obtaining excellent photographs. Whether you wish to express your vision of the world through fabulous photos, or seek to document life events with confidence, Hal will tailor his presentation to fit your needs. Participants are invited to come as early as noon to meet Hal and discuss their vision. Bring your camera and instruction book.
Tuition $27 HVCA Member price $21
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TORCHLESS SILVERSMITHING
Instructor: Dorothy Kane
Thursdays, Oct.15 - Nov.12 3p-5p
Learn to design and create your own unique jewelry creations using basic tools of the jeweler/silversmith. Sheet metal and wire-working using non-ferrous metals will be explored in this class. Project assignments will be highly individualized based on skill level and interest of students. Age 14-Adult
Materials fee: $25 to be paid to instructor the first day of class.
Tuition $80 HVCA Member $70
