Adult Fine Art

FINE ART CLASSES

Art classes meet in room 127 of the Greensboro Cultural Center weekly for 6 weeks per session. There are 6 sessions per year. Class size is limited to 8 to 10 students and pre-registration is required. Payment is due 14 days prior to start date. Please note: these classes are for ages 16 & up. 

SESSION 4
JUN 22-AUG 16
registration opens May 27 for current students open enrollment May 28 The pottery studio is closed Sunday June 22nd There are no classes and the building is closed on Friday July 4th .

 

Life Drawing
Monday 6:30-9pm
Session 4: July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug 4, 11
$175/6 weeks
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This is a 6 week course in the academic tradition of life drawing. Working from a live model, students will gain knowledge of methods and techniques to aid in the accurate depiction of the human body from direct observation. In this course the topics covered may include basic artist’s anatomy, body plan, mass conceptions, perspective, observation and measuring skills. Previous drawing experience is strongly recommended. 

Introduction to Watercolor Painting
Tuesday 10-12:30
Instructor: Lisa Woods
$175/6 weeks
All materials are provided
Session 4:July 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug 5, 12
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Start working with watercolors today! Are you interested in working with watercolor paints but not sure how to get started? This class is perfect for beginners as an introduction into the medium and will cover image composition, effectively using color, and other techniques specific to watercolor. *Students are required to bring a sketchbook and pencil.  All other materials are included.

Beginning to Intermediate Drawing

Tuesday 6:30-9
Instructor:Eric Little
$125/6 weeks
Session 4:July 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug 5, 12
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In this drawing course,  beginner students will learn  the practice and principles of drawing. Emphasis on working from observation with a wide variety of media and genres explored.Intermediate students will be challenged to build upon the foundational drawing skills and techniques. Students will use dry mediums such as graphite, charcoal, pencils. Through demonstrations, personal instruction, and exercises, students will explore different subjects/compositions, textures, papers, and application techniques suitable for each unique medium.

Advanced Watercolor Painting
Thursday 10-12:30
Instructor: Lisa Woods
Session 4: July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14
$125/6 weeks
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In the Advanced Watercolor course, you will apply your knowledge of color theory and watercolor techniques to ultimately build a painting of a subject of your choosing. Through a combination of instructor demonstrations and individual practice, you will learn to plan and execute your paintings using a variety of subjects. Intro to Watercolor is highly recommended. 

Intro to Portraits(Pastels)
Thursday 6:30-9
$175/6 weeks
All materials are provided
Session 4: July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14
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Join me in this colorful and expressive pastel-portrait class. Discover innovative ways to view and create color, value and beautiful texture using a limited palette. Embark on a journey of creativity in this colorful and expressive pastel portrait class. We will develop tools to help us express humanity in a portrait.

What You Will Learn:

• How to see the basic structure of facial features and their relation to each other.

• Explore values to depict bone structure and volume, and color to depict character and spirit.

• Gain a deeper insight into color theory as it relates to value, balance, and temperature in your artwork.

• Discover your unique creative voice, expressing emotion and “energy”in your pieces through mark-making.

• Explore various techniques for adding, removing, blending,and layering soft pastels