“Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art.”
~ Leonardo da Vinci

Please note: Classes with multiple sessions are NOT repetitive!
The Winter/Spring Semester begins on Monday, February 4, 2008

 

Private Art Instruction
$45 per hour
Darlington Art Faculty
Does your hectic schedule keep you from joining our classes? Private lessons are a great way for busy or reticent adults to ease their way into the visual arts at Darlington ! Lessons can be arranged for any length of time in a wide array of media with supportive and experienced teachers. Let us match you with a teacher who can help you achieve your goals while working within your schedule.

Adult Drawing and Painting
Adults
Teacher – Kuerner
Mondays, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Mondays, 7:15 – 9:15pm
Tuesdays, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Tuesdays, 7:15 – 9:15pm
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Wednesdays, 7:15 – 9:15pm
Thursdays, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Thursdays, 7:15 – 9:15pm
Fridays, 10:00am – Noon
Fridays, 12:15 – 2:15pm
Fridays, 2:30 – 4:30pm
$296
16 weeks: Feb 4 – June 2 (No class 3/17–21 or 5/26)
Individual attention allows students to develop a selected type of work – still-life, landscape, portraiture – in the medium of choice – oils, acrylics, watercolors or pencil. Class size limited to six students.

MONDAYS:

Self-Portraiture
Adults
Teacher – Shaw
Mondays, 10:00 – 11:30am
$112
8 weeks: Feb 4 – Mar 31 (No class 3/17)
Learn the basics of drawing the human head while working in a black and white medium of your choice. Please bring a free-standing counter-top mirror and an 18”x24” newsprint pad as well as your choice of charcoal or graphite pencil to class.

Play Into Art
Ages 8 – 11
Teacher – Shaw
Mondays 3:45 – 4:45pm
$88 per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 4 – Mar 31 (No class 3/17)
Session 2: April 7 – June 2 (No class 5/26)
Playing with color, we will work in watercolor, colored paper, pastel, crayon, etc, while learning about space, line, shape, texture and color.

Foundations of Drawing and Painting
Ages 6 – 9
Teacher – Hart
Mondays, 4:00 – 5:00pm
$88 per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 4 – Mar 31 (No class 3/17)
Session 2: April 7 – June 2 (No class 5/26)
Incorporate drawing and painting techniques to form an artistic foundation for young artists. Light, shadow, perspective, form and color theory will be covered.

Artistic Exploration through Time
Teens
Teacher – Merritt
Mondays, 7:15 – 9:15pm
$64 +$5 material fee per session
four 4 week sessions
Investigate art techniques through the ages in this flexibly formatted course. Students may register for one up to all four sessions depending on their interest in the topic and their availability. Registration is due two weeks prior to the beginning of each four week session.
Egyptian & Greek Art, February 4 – 25
Encaustic painting (painting with pigmented wax) and ceramic vases or vessels
Roman & Chinese Art, March 3 – 31 (No class 3/17)
Mosaic design and papermaking
Art of the Middle Ages, April 7 – 28
Egg tempera painting, gold leaf, illuminated lettering and calligraphy
Renaissance Art, May 5 – June 2 (No class 5/26)
Frescoes and oil painting

TUESDAYS:

Mommy & Me Clay Creations
Ages 3 – 5 with parent
Teacher – Kaplan
Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:30am
$88 +$10 clay/kiln fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 5 – April 1 (No class 3/18)
Session 2: April 8 – May 27
Enjoy a creative morning with your little one exploring clay construction. Various handbuilding techniques will be introduced.

Still-Life in Mixed Media
Ages 11 – 13
Teacher – Shaw
Tuesdays, 3:15 – 4:15pm
$88
8 weeks: Feb 5 – April 1 (No class 3/18)
Pastel, charcoal pencil, water-soluble graphite – what do you like to work in? Learn the basics of drawing via the still-life while exploring new or familiar media.

What is Line?
Ages 11 – 13
Teacher – Shaw
Tuesdays, 3:15 – 4:15pm
$88
8 weeks: April 8 – May 27
Working in black and white line, let's explore through hands-on media (ie. brush & ink, cut or torn paper, watercolor, etc.) what line can do.

Principles of Drawing
Ages 8 – 10
Teacher – Hart
Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm
$88 per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 5 – April 1 (No class 3/18)
Session 2: April 8 – May 27
A course designed to explore basic drawing principles including, but not limited to: line, texture, shading and design. We will use a variety of media including pencil, charcoal and ink.

Discovering Art Together
Ages 3 – 5 with parent
Teacher – Hart
Tuesdays, 5:15 – 6:00pm
$68 +$5 material fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 5 – April 1 (No class 3/18)
Session 2: April 8 – May 27
Share your time and creativity with your child while exploring painting, drawing, sculpting and more.

Exploring Watercolor
Adults
Teacher – Hart
Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00pm
$88 +$10 material fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 5 – April 1 (No class 3/18)
Session 2: April 8 – May 27
Experiment with a variety of techniques and materials to alter the look of watercolor. For both beginners and experienced artists.

Teen Handbuilding and Throwing
Teens
Teacher – Berkemeyer
Tuesdays, 7:15 – 9:15pm
$128 +$25 clay/kiln fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 5 – April 1 (No class 3/18)
Session 2: April 8 – May 27
Explore the processes of clay assembly: pinch, slab, coil and throwing. Beginning and advanced techniques will be introduced as well as glazing and slip decorating.

WEDNESDAYS:

Mixed Media & Sculpture
Ages 6 – 9
Teacher – Hart
Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm
$88 +$10 material fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 6 – April 2 (No class 3/19)
Session 2: April 9 – May 28
Using a variety of media students will create their own unique 3-dimensional projects. Creativity, form and design will be emphasized.

Art Explorers
Ages 4 – 6
Teacher – Hart
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 5:45pm
$68 +$5 material fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 6 – April 2 (No class 3/19)
Session 2: April 9 – May 28
Introduce your little artist to self-expression through multi-media projects; painting, drawing, and handbuilding will be explored.

Clay Creations
Ages 6 – 8
Teacher – Berkemeyer
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00pm
$88 +$10 clay/kiln fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 6 – April 2 (No class 3/19)
Session 2: April 9 – May 28
Create handbuilt pottery such as bowls, vases, plates and more! More experienced potters will be introduced to more advanced techniques.

Adult Handbuilding and Throwing
Adults
Teacher – Berkemeyer
Wednesdays, 7:15 – 9:15pm
$128 +$25 clay/kiln fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 6 – April 2 (Not 3/19)
Session 2: April 9 – May 28
Explore the processes of clay assembly: pinch, slab, coil and throwing. Beginning and advanced techniques will be introduced as well as glazing and slip decorating.

THURSDAYS:

Study the Figure
Adults
Teacher – Alessi
Thursdays, 10:00 – 1:00pm
$168 +$80 model fee
8 weeks: Feb 7 – Apr 3 (No class 3/20)
Working from a live model students will start with short poses, breaking down the figure and finish with one or two longer poses allowing students to focus more on the construction, values and more details. Students will begin in a black and white medium, then move on to color.

Drawing and Learning to See
Adults
Teacher – Shaw
Thursdays, 1:30 – 3:00pm
$112 per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 7 – April 3 (No class 3/20)
Session 2: April 10 – May 29
Learn basic drawing applications such as relating proportions, the awareness of negative and positive space and the action, proportion and construction of objects. Bring an 18”x24” newsprint pad and a medium of your choice.

Paint and Clay Works
Ages 5 – 8
Teacher – Dempsey
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm
$88 +$10 clay/kiln fee
8 weeks: Feb 7 – Apr 3 (No class 3/20)
Heighten your child's imagination through the use of clay and paint. This class will combine the fundamentals of both art forms for our young artists.

Clay Critters
Ages 5 – 8
Teacher – Dempsey
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm
$88 +$10 clay/kiln fee
8 weeks: Apr 10 – May 29
Creativity takes flight in this clay class! Children will learn to punch, roll, and squeeze clay, shaping it into some of their favorite and imaginative animals.

Working with Plaster
Ages 10 & up
Teacher – Brickman
Thursdays, 6:15 – 7:45pm
$112 +$10 material fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 7 – April 3 (No class 3/20)
Session 2: April 10 – May 29
Learn the basics of working with plaster. Cast and carve into clay, plaster and other materials and finish with paint. Great for beginners and experienced artists.

Intro to Bookmaking
Adults
Teacher – Brickman
Thursdays, 7:45 – 9:15pm
$112 +$10 material fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 7 – April 3 (No class 3/20)
Session 2: April 10 – May 29
Explore the “book” as a structure for creative expression and as a venue for drawings, journal entries and photographs. Students will develop basic bookmaking skills by designing and producing one-of-a-kind books and a small edition/collaborative project.

FRIDAYS:

Learn from the Masters
Ages 7 – 10
Teacher – Merritt
Fridays, 4:00 – 5:00pm
$88 per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 8 – April 4 (No class 3/21)
Session 2: April 11 – May 30
After selecting and examining works from artists like Michelangelo, M.C. Escher, Chuck Close, and Calder, students will create their own works of art using the featured artist's techniques.

Color Your World
Ages 8 – 10
Teacher – Shaw
Fridays, 5:00 – 6:00pm
$88 per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 8 – April 4 (Not 3/21)
Session 2: April 11 – May 30
Explore your creative world using a variety of media! With pastel, charcoal, watercolor, colored paper, etc. express the time of year, your environment (suburb, country, or city), special holidays and more. Relate these and other facts about you through your artwork.

SATURDAYS:

Adventures in Drawing and Painting
Ages 7 – 10
Teacher – Kaplan
Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:30am
$112 per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 9 – April 5 (No class 3/22)
Session 2: April 12 – June 7 (No class 5/24)
Explore color, line and shape as you create beautiful paintings and drawings. Students will learn how different media can be used to produce design on paper, clay, fabric and more. New projects are introduced every semester. Open to both new and returning students.

Creating with Clay
Ages 5 – 9
Teacher – Kaplan
Saturdays, 10:30 – 11:30am
$88 +$10 clay/kiln fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 9 – April 5 (No class 3/22)
Session 2: April 12 – June 7 (No class 5/24)
Use a variety of different clays to explore the many possibilities of handbuilding. We will create sculptures of animals, plaques for your walls, and containers for your many treasures. New projects are introduced every session. Open to both returning and new students.

Intro to Pottery
Ages 9 – 12
Teacher – Berkemeyer
Saturdays, 12:30 – 2:00pm
$112 +$15 clay/kiln fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 9 – April 5 (No class 3/22)
Session 2: April 12 – June 7 (No class 5/24)
Learn the fundamental skills necessary in creating wheel-thrown pottery. Basic techniques and projects will be covered: throwing, glazing and surface decoration using cylinders, bowls, and altered forms.

Clay Relief Sculpture
Adults
Teacher – Berkemeyer
Saturdays, 2:00 – 4:00pm
$128 +$25 clay/kiln fee per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 9 – April 5 (No class 3/22)
Session 2: April 12 – June 7 (No class 5/24)
Using clay, build form on a flat surface to create depth and space. Through the use of images, beginners will learn the techniques of working with clay in order to build three-dimensional forms; while more experienced students will focus on composition.

ART WORKSHOPS:

Artistic Exploration through Time: Egyptian & Greek Art for Teens.....4 Mondays, February 4 - 25, 7:15 - 9:15pm.....with Maria Merritt

Color Pencil Workshop for Adults.....Saturday, February 9, 9:30am - 3:00pm.....with Jeanne Safar

Artistic Exploration through Time: Greek & Roman Art for Teens.....4 Mondays, February 18 - March 10, 7:15 - 9:15pm.....with Maria Merritt

Drawing & Learning to See for Adults.....4 Saturdays, February 23 - March 15, 10 - 11:30am.....with Nancy Shaw

Fashion Design for ages 12 & up.....4 Saturdays: Feb 23, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 10, Noon - 2:00pm.....with Bobby Smith & Annette Alessi

Seasons in Watercolor for Adults.....Monday, February 25, 9:30am - 3:00pm.....with Jeanne Safar

Garden Stepping Stones and Outdoor Tiles for Adults.....Saturday, March 1, 4:00 - 6:00pm.....with Jacklyn Brickman

Artistic Exploration through Time: Roman & Chinese Art for Teens.....4 Mondays, March 3 - 31, 7:15 - 9:15pm.....with Maria Merritt

Garden Stepping Stones and Outdoor Tiles for Teens.....Saturday, March 29, 4:00 - 6:00pm.....with Jacklyn Brickman

Artistic Exploration through Time: Art of the Middle Ages for Teens.....4 Mondays, April 7 - 28, 7:15 - 9:15pm.....with Maria Merrit

Pottery Conversations for Adults.....Saturday, April 12, 4:00 - 5:30pm.....with Laura Berkemeyer

Behind the Camera: For Just This Moment for Teens & Adults.....Saturday, May 3, 1:00 - 2:30pm.....with gallery artist Deborah Cascarino

Artistic Exploration through Time: Renaissance Art for Teens.....4 Mondays, May 5 - June 2, 7:15 - 9:15pm.....with Maria Merritt

Drawing & Learning to See for Adults.....4 Saturdays, May 10 - June 7, 10:00 - 11:30am.....with Nancy Shaw

 

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Garnet Valley, PA 19061
info@darlingtonarts.org
610-358-3632