ART OF COLLAGE
instructor: Dolores Gray
location: Carousal Room

col·lage (n)
french: derived from the word
coller, meaning "to paste."

Papers, old photos, text, ephemera, fabric, found treasures, and the contents of your junk drawer are all the ingredients needed to create imaginative and fanciful collages and assemblages. Class will explore creating texture background, image transfers, and painted surfaces. Discussion of materials, adhesives, and papers for collaging.

class information: 8 weeks
Wednesday | 7:00pm-10:00pm | 10/1-11/19 code: AOC

fee:
$127 payable to FOSAS
$20 payable to D. Gray

?Focus is on instruction in Chinese style watercolor painting techniques. Demonstrations and personal critiques by the instructor help students master this age-old medium. Students will be responsible for acquiring personal painting supplies (approximately $50). Materials list provided upon registration.

special note: You may drop-in this class for $12 per class if space allows. If you do not have any Chinese brush painting supplies, you may purchase a brush and rice paper from instructor for $10.

class information: 2 sections, 10 weeks each
Monday | 10-12pm | 9/29-12/8 (no class 10/13) | code: MF1-F | Jewelry Room
Tuesday | 10-12pm | 9/30-12/9 (no class 11/11) | code: MF2-F | Glass Room
fee: $95 payable to FOSAS

Come experience drawing from a live model. Class is self-directed, each week focusing on a different part of the anatomy. Critiques of student work made upon request to the instructor. Emphasis is on gesture poses, short poses, ending with 20 minute poses. Please bring paper and drawing materials to class.

special note: You may drop in on this class if space allows. Drop in fee is $15 or $12 if you are enrolled in other classes at the studio. Enrolled students receive priority seating.

class information: 2 sections, 10 weeks each
Tuesday | 1:30-4:30pm | 9/30-12/9 (no class 11/11) | code: LD1
Tuesday | 7-10pm | 9/30-12/9 (no class 11/11) | code: LD2
fees: 2 checks, $53 payable to SFR&P, $65 payable to FOSAS (model)
location: Carousal Room

Seeing the abstract in nature is an exciting exploration. It will give deeper insight and recognition of fundamental elements in nature for both abstract and realistic expression. Learn to "see" in a new way. Observation and a variety of methods to create paintings and drawings using line, form, structure, pattern, texture, scale and color from nature will be the focus of this class. Developing a way of seeing the abstract as it exists in nature, by looking beyond the surface of things, will enhance your art process and self-expression. No painting experience is necessary, bring your inspired self for an adventure in paint. Realistic painting will take on new life with the noticing/seeing exercises, and is certainly included in this class.

Choose your own water base paints: watercolor, gouache, or tempera. Pastels and colored pencils may also be used with any of the above. A material list to be provided upon registration and recommends inexpensive paints for the beginner.

Note: Bring hard and soft pencils, sketchbook, and a magnifying glass to the first meeting.

class information: 8

class information: 8 weeks
Wednesday | 10:15am-1:15pm | 10/1-11/19 (no class 7/24) | code: VK3-F
fee: $127 payable to FOSAS (drop-ins available for $18.class if space allows. Checks only)
location: Glass Room

The kingdom of nature offers an abundance to paint. We will begin with still life set ups of nature focusing on light, rich texture and shadows. Then working from photographs we will paint quick compositional sketches to fine tune these elements for final paintings. We will address color mixing and other watercolor techniques. The instructor works with each individual's level of expertise giving both personal and group critiques. Material list provided upon registration.

class information: 8 weeks
Thursday | 6:30-9:30pm | 10/2-11/20 | code: VK1-F
fee: $127 payable to FOSAS (drop-ins available for $18.class if space allows. Checks only)
location: Jewelry Room

Missed the basics along the way? This class offers a simple overview of watercolor materials and techniques. We will take time to create a custom designed palette for each student after experimenting with a variety of pigments. We will look at new colors that have recently been developed that produce beautiful rich granulation.

In addition, we will explore the 12 basic watercolor edges and learn to use frisket to mask off areas for dramatic contrasts. Collecting samples from the park, we will combine pen and ink with watercolors to create botanical studies. Material list provided upon registration.

class information: 2 sections, 8 weeks each
Tuesday | 6:30-9:30pm | 9/30-12/9 (no class 10/14, 10/21, 11/11)| code: MH1-F | Jewelry Room
Thursday | 10:15am-1:15pm | 9/25-12/4 | code: MH2-F | Glass Room
fees: $127 payable to FOSAS / $10 payable to Mary Harden

Designed for absolute beginners and those wishing to improve their painting skills. Anyone who can hold a pencil can learn to draw with some degree of proficiency. With your commitment, you can and will! Drawing skills are essential to all artists, be it ceramics, glass or painting. Primary emphasis is on seeing, using right-brain techniques. Materials list given at first class.

class information: 10 weeks
Fridays | 2:30-3:30pm | 9/26-12/5 (no class 11/28) | code: ECD
fee: 2 separate checks: $85 payable to SFR&P (Adults) / $35 payable to SFR&P (Youth)
$28 or $33 payable to FOSAS (oper.) (FOSAS members $28 / all others $33)
location: Carousal Room

Learn the art of china painting! This class offers begining students an introduction to paints and practices and instruction in technique. Continuing students have a chance to work on individual projects and perhaps pick-up some helpful hints!

class information: 10 weeks
Thursdays | 10:15am-1:15pm | 9/25-12/4 | code: CP-F
fee: $60 payable to FOSAS
Location: Carousal Room

CREATIVE COMPOSITION IN GRAPHITE
Instructor: Megan Wolfe