Explore the book and creative forms for 6 weeks. A fun workshop for anyone who loves books and wants to make them. You will learn and create a new book form each week.

Learning techniques such as handsewn bindings, book block, a case-bound book, accordion book with pockets, wooden scroll book, and the dowel spine book. Creative books with your own text, drawing, painting or photos. Materials list given at registration.

class information: 6 weeks
Mondays | 7:00pm-10:00pm | 7/28-9/8 (no class 9/1) | code: DG1-F
fees: $96 payable to FOSAS, $20 materials fee payable to D. Gray
location: Glass Room

?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 | 1:30-3:30pm | 6/30-9/8/08 (no class 9/1) | code: MF1-F
Tuesday | 1:30-3:30pm | 7/1-9/2 | code: MF2-F
fee: $95 payable to FOSAS
location: Glass Room

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 | 7/1-9/9 (no class 8/19) | code: LD1
Tuesday | 7:00-10:00pm | 7/1-9/9 (no class 8/19) | code: LD2
fees: 2 checks, $53 payable to SFR&P, $65 payable to FOSAS (model)
location: Glass Room

?Painting 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, acrylic 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.

class information: 8 weeks
Thursday | 6:30-9:30pm | 7/10-9/4 (no class 7/24) | code: VK1-F
fee: $127 payable to FOSAS (drop-ins available for $18.class if space allows. Checks only)
location: Jewelry Room

?This session will be dedicated to the exploration and painting of your own imagery. Painting from your heart, discovering sources to enhance your creativity will be our focus. We will look at different methods to stimulate inspiration. The instructor will assist each individual in this process and review a variety of watercolor techniques as well, discuss composition. Other media may be introduced such as pen, ink, and colored pencils with watercolor.

For further inspiration, on a few sunny days we will paint water and reflections at the ponds in the arboretum. The instructor will prepare you for the ease of outdoor painting, using minimal equipment. The outdoor experience will also be a source for expanding your imagery. Material list provided upon registration.

class information: 7 weeks
Friday | 10:15am-1:15pm | 7/18-9/5 (no class 7/25)
fee: $112 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 | 7/8-8/26 | code: MH1-F | Jewelry Room
Thursday | 3:00-5:00pm | 7/10-8/28 | code: MH2-F | Jewelry 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: 8 weeks
Fridays | 1:30-4:30pm | 6/27-9/5 (no class 7/4, 7/11 & 8/22) | code: ECD
fee: 2 separate checks: $68 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 | 1:30-4:30pm | 7/3-9/4 | code: CP-F
fee: $60 payable to FOSAS
Location: Carousal Room