Artists' Talks / Demonstrations Ages 16 and up 4 Tuesday evenings: January 17, 24, 31, February 7 7-8:30 pm, Delhaize Conference Room / Weisiger Studio
My Career as an Illustrator, Walter Stanford A discussion of his creative process working in pastel, followed by a demonstration of his colorful technique.
Why Impressionism?, Phyllis Steimel Thoughts from an artist who studies the principles of Impressionism and Fauvism.
Post-Impressionism, Don Moore Impression broke the last of the ties with the Royal Academies of Europe. The Post-Impressionists, with the influence of the newly invented camera, set the stage for the major art movements of the 20th Century. Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne, and Seurat will be shown with examples of the "isms" of the 20th Century.
Within the Wood, Rick Sorensen A demonstration of the art of wood sculpture. Rick uses mallet, chisels, knives, and gouges to release the art inside his found hardwood.
Tuition: $15 per session or 4/$50
Life Drawing Ages 18 and up Tuesday 6:30-9pmFebruary 14, 21, 28; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3 Tuition: $200 / Members-Teachers $160 (includes model) Instructors: Multiple For beginners, as well as repeat students, this class offers professional demonstrations and instruction with a variety of instructors offering several approaches and tips to this classic artist’s subject.Learn different methods to make figure drawing easier, from professional artists: Robert Toth Phyllis Steimel Robert Crum Don Moore Students will draw from nude and draped models.Call WVAC or check the website for materials list prior to class. Beginning and Intermediate Pottery IINew class! Ages 14 and up Tuesday 6:30-9pm February 14, 21, 28; March 6, 13, 20 Instructor: Beth Wright Tuition: $180 / Members $150 (includes materials & kiln firing) For beginners and those with previous experience, this class will cover basic and intermediate techniques for creating wheel-thrown forms, hand-built pottery, and glazing techniques.In addition to creating wheel thrown forms, students will examine techniques used in creating figurative folk art forms such as face jugs and chicken whimsies. Class is limited to 8 students. Beginning / Intermediate Painting Ages14 and up Thursday 6:30-9pmFebruary 16, 23; March 1, 8, 15, 22 Instructor: Phyllis Steimel Tuition: $150 / Members $120 (includes all materials) Students learn the very important fundamentals in creating extraordinary paintings.Work in the medium of your choice, while studying the important effects of composition and color in a painting. For all skill levels, beginning to advanced. Perfecting Your Darkroom Skills Ages 16 and up Thursday 6:30-9pmFebruary 16, 23; March 1, 8, 15, 22 Instructor: Wayne Wrights Tuition: $180 / Members $150 Includes 10 sheets of photo paper, 2 rolls 35mm film, & Darkroom Fees. Additional paper and film may be purchased in the WVAC Museum Store. Students will build on existing skills to become comfortable in operating darkroom equipment, developing film, using processing chemicals, enlarging prints, using contrast filters, and more.Students will receive certification to use the Linn-Norvell Darkroom. Bring your 35mm film camera.Class is limited to 6 students.
