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Winter Session 2007
January 15, 2007 – March 10, 2007
Register by January 5, 2007
Registration Form - Click Here!
*Members at Household Level and Above Receive Discount
Photography
Intro to Darkroom Photography (8 weeks) Instructed by Lynn Allred
January 16 – March 6
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. (VAS I)
Learn the basics of black and white photography including film and camera handling, composition, lighting, filters, negative development and printing. Be inspired by the exploration of a unique art medium and take the first step to becoming a photographic artist. Perfect for the beginner student or for those with a general knowledge of darkroom developing.
$120 for members* + $10 materials fee
$130 for non-members + $10 materials fee
Advanced Photo/Open Lab (8 weeks) Instructed by Lynn Allred
January 18 – March 8
Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. (VAS I)
Examine the art of developing through a more intimate approach to the darkroom. Advanced Photo explores toning, negative prints, hand-coloring, infra-red and other artistic techniques. Prior experience required. Looking for a darkroom? Open Lab gives you time in the darkroom to work independently or collaboratively. Join a supportive and creative group of artists and share your ideas and inspiration.
$120 for members* + $10 materials fee
$130 for non-members + $10 materials fee
Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media
Silk Painting (6 weeks) Instructed by Lee Gerry Wertheimer
January 15 – February 19
Mondays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. (VAS II)
Explore the elegant art of painting on silk using traditional as well as contemporary painting and dying methods. Techniques will include developing a motif, using Gupta resist, block printing on East Indian fabric, and painting in the one-stroke Chinese style with bamboo brushes. Take home gorgeous scarves and/or silk paintings to hang on your wall.
$85 for members*+ $10 materials fee
$100 for non-members+ $10 materials fee
Basic Drawing (8 weeks) Instructed by Diana Nicholson
January 17 – March 7
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. (VAS II)
Study line, shape, shading, and perspective in this introduction to drawing techniques and materials. Be inspired by Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, let go of inhibitions, and create simple to complex compositions in charcoal, pencil, and pastel.
$115 for members*
$130 for non-members
Watercolor (8 weeks) Instructed by Jessie Schmitt
January 16 – March 6
Tuesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (VAS II)
Get acquainted with watercolors or expand your creativity through new techniques in this class for beginners through advanced painters. From demonstrations and individual instruction, explore a variety of watercolor techniques, learn to improve compositional design, and master the rendering of subjects.
$115 for members*
$130 for non-members
Oil Painting (8 weeks) Instructed by Ray Hershberger
January 17 – March 7
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (VAS II)
Beginners through advanced oil painters – expand your knowledge or learn everything you need to know about color, mixing, paint application, brushes, solvents, techniques and compositions!
$115 for members*
$130 for non-members
Open Studio 2-D (8 weeks or 4 weeks**) Instructed by Jessie Schmitt
January 18 – March 8
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (VAS II)
Get inspired! Join a group of artists working together. Make friends, connections, and beautiful art. Open to all artists, beginner through advanced, working in 2-D media.
Full session price:
$115 for members*
$130 for non-members
**Half session price: $65 - any 4 weeks within the 8-week session
Student Art Portfolio-Building (8 weeks) Instructed by Emily Slapin
January 17 – March 7
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. (VAS I)
Geared toward high school juniors and seniors, this class helps students develop solid art portfolios to accompany applications to art schools or college art programs. In addition to art-making within the class, students will learn what colleges are looking for in portfolios, how to photograph works and construct a slide portfolio, and how to make the best presentation of skills and interests.
$80 for members*
$95 for non-members
Altered Books (8 weeks) Instructed by Angela Hudson
January 19 – March 9
Fridays, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Recycle a book into a creative work of art! In this innovative class, manipulate a book or books by rebinding, cutting, tearing, painting, drawing, adding collage, gold-leafing, stamping, printing, adorning, and personalizing with poetry or portraiture. Check out the International Society of Altered Book Artists on the Web at www.alteredbookartists.com for inspiration and write your own work of art.
$80 for members*
$95 for non-members
Ceramics
Beginner Pottery (8 weeks) Instructed by Kristin Law
January 17 – March 7
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. (VAS III)
Never taken a pottery class before? Learn the basics of centering on the wheel and throw open forms in the Japanese tradition. Make bowls, cups, vases and other forms to decorate. This class is open to beginner- through intermediate-level students.
$130 for members* + $20 materials
$150 for non-members + $20 materials fee
Functional Pottery (8 weeks) Instructed by Jim Chalkley
January 16 – March 6
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. (VAS III)
Beginners through advanced potters will enjoy throwing bowls, cups, plates, jars, mugs, and covered containers. Experiment with glazing and firing and fill your cupboards with beautiful hand-thrown pieces.
$130 for members* + $20 materials fee
$150 for non-members + $20 materials fee
Intermediate/Advanced Clay (8 weeks) Instructed by Kristin Law
January 15 – March 5
Mondays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. (VAS III)
Keep in stride with Intermediate Pottery, expanding your knowledge of wheel-throwing, glazing, and design. This class is also open to those who prefer sculpting forms or vessels by hand. Weekly inspiration keeps your art fresh and exciting. Some clay experience required; must be prone to potlucks and fun.
$130 for members* + $20 materials fee
$150 for non members + $20 materials fee
Printing on Clay (8 weeks) Instructed by John Baxter
January 20 – March 10
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (VAS III)
Printing on Clay explores various ways of transferring images to the surface of clay. Add decorative patterns to thrown pieces, print photographs on slabs, incorporate text or imagery into your pieces. This class will look at different techniques of combining photography, printmaking, and ceramics to create multi-faceted works of clay art.
$130 for members* + $20 materials fee
$150 for non members + $20 materials fee
For more information on classes at VAS, call or email
Larissa Sutherland, Public Programs Manager
at 757-423-2052 x 207.
The Hermitage Foundation Museum
7637 North shore Road
Norfolk VA 23505
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