2012 winter classes

W25  Portrait Drawing with Thomas Marsh

This four week class covers the fundamental principles of portrait drawing:

- geometric principles of simplifying the head,

- basic anatomy of the head and neck

- features of the face and head:

   eye, nose, mouth, ear

- understanding proportion and likeness

Date: Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13

Time: Mondays, 6-9pm

Instructor: Thomas Marsh

Fee: $100, supply list upon registration

 W27 Clay Handbuilding

Learn the how and why of hand building — what you can and can’t do with clay. Choose either a birdbath or wall pocket for a large project. Smaller projects include plant markers, garden plaques, candle holders, soap dishes, bowls, garden faces, vases, tea pots, wind chimes, garden bells and more.

Date: Jan. 23, 30,Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27

Time: Mondays, 10am-noon                       Instructor: Sally Mickley

Fee: $95, $ 35 supply fee

W28  Silk Scarf painting  Techniques

Learn how to prepare and paint on silk, using silk paint and techniques including resists and salt, as well as a simple method for fixing your design.  Each week, students will practice on a 12” x 12” scarf, then have the opportunity to complete an 8” x 54” scarf using the technique learned that day.  Handouts will provide supply source information so you continue your art at home.

Date: Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14

Time: Tuesdays, 10am-12noon

Instructor: Wendy Wiebe

Fee: $65, $35 supply fee

W32  Copper Cuff with Torch Coloring

Learn to make a unique copper cuff out of patterned and square wire. You may polish it to a bright copper sheen, or try heating it with a torch to give a dazzling display of colors!

Date: Feb. 18

Time: Saturday, 10am-noon

Instructor: Trish Shornagel

Fee: $30, $20 supply fee 

W33  Caged Stone Pendant

Learn to capture a stone, crystal, etc. in a unique caged pendant. We will use sterling wire and instructor will bring an assortment of tumbled stones. Feel free to bring your own item to capture.

Date: Feb. 18

Time: Saturday, 1pm-3pm

Instructor: Trish Shornagel

Fee: $30, $25 supply fee 

W34  Beginner Wheel Throwing

Adults learn the basics and brush up existing skills.  This class will introduce the potters wheel.  You will create cylinder, cup and bowl forms, as well as basic glazing techniques.

Date: March 5, 12, 19, 26,April 2, 16

Time: Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm

Instructor: Shari Jacobs

Fee: $95, $ 35 supply fee

W35  Beginner Wheel Throwing

Adults learn the basics and brush up existing skills.  This class will introduce the potters wheel.  You will create cylinder, cup and bowl forms, as well as basic glazing techniques.

Date: March 17, 24, 31,April 7, 14, 21

Time: Saturdays, 10am – noon

Instructor: Shari Jacobs

Fee: $95, $35 supply fee

To Register for Classes, contact The Arts Center In Orange located at 129 East Main Street, P.O. Box 13 in Orange, phone: 540-672-7311 or email: theartsorange@aol.com. Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm.