YOUNG ADULT WORKSHOP SERIES
Workshops for Junior High students (ages 10-14)
Our Young Adult Series contains workshops that focus on
the junior high student (ages 10-14). Sessions are taught by professional
art instructors in a semi-private, small class size.
SPRING 2010 WORKSHOP SERIES--
Young Adult (ages 10-14):
ACRYLICS:
Acrylic Techniques- Maureen Gasek
(3 class
series)
This class is dedicated to developing your personal connection to
painting with acrylics and to expand your understanding of how they work.
We will explore the many different ways paint can be applied. Color
mixing and basic design elements will be presented through demonstration
and visual aids. We will look at and learn different techniques as
lifting, staining, alcohol resolve, layering, gel mediums etc… The
primary focus is abstract; however, combining abstract with realistic
elements is a transformation that can happen.
MONDAY, April 5, 12, 19, 26
Young Adults (ages 10-14)-- 4:30pm-6:00pm
Class Fee: $50 ; Supply Cost:
$15
Advanced Acrylic Techniques –
This class is dedicated to learning the techniques associated with
different acrylic mediums. We will explore the many different ways
mediums can be used, the different effects that can be achieved and an
overall exploration of the world of acrylic mediums. i.e course molding
paste, glass bead, crackle paste, fiber paste and more… . 
Class I: MONDAY, May 3, 10, 17, 24
Class II: MONDAY, May 10, 17, 24 (no class 5/31); June 7
Young Adults (ages 10-14)-- 4:30pm-6:00pm
Class Fee: $60 ; Supply Cost: $25
Link to Oswego Family YMCA's Page: Acrylics Class
PAPER POSSIBILITIES:
Create your own paper
with Heidi Miller (3 day workshop)
“Go Green” and have fun doing it! Learn the basic techniques and
processes involved in paper making.
Add your own personal touch and creativity when you create your
own stationary, greeting cards and envelopes.
Bring a smock to wear.
SUNDAYS March 28, April 4, 11, 18
Young Adult (10-14)—1:00-2:30pm
Class Fee: $50; Supply Cost: $15
charcoal:
Charcoal Drawing – Jane Wilcoxson
(2 class series)
Develop your observation skills and
train your eye to see the world as an artist. Work with the rudimentary
drawing materials of charcoal and charcoal pencils. Techniques and skills
covered will include, Light to dark volume drawing - chiaroscuro, gesture
and line drawing, blind drawing and the observation and understanding of
line, edges and cast shadow. This class is ideal for the beginner or
intermediate apprentice student who is looking to refresh skills.
Class I: WEDNESDAY, March 10, 17
Class II: WEDNESDAY, April 28, May 5
Young Adults (ages 10-14)-- 5:00pm-6:30pm
Class Fee: $24 ; Supply Cost: $10
PENCILS:
Pencil Drawing – Jane Wilcoxson
(2 class series)
Discover the fundamentals of drawing and sketching.
Working primarily with pencil, learn how to draw simple objects so that
they come to life on the paper. Techniques and skills covered in class
will include, contour line, gesture drawing, shape, shading and
composition. This class is ideal for the beginner or intermediate
student who is looking for a refresher class.
Class I: WEDNESDAY, March 31, April 5
Class II: WEDNESDAY, May 12, 19
Young Adults (ages 10-14)-- 5:00pm-6:30pm
Class Fee: $24 ; Supply Cost: $10
Link to Oswego Family YMCA's Page: Drawing Class
Colored Pencil Drawing – Jane Wilcoxson (2 class series)
Discover the delight of working with colored
pencils. Learn how to draw from a simple still life and delight in your
colorful composition. Techniques and skills covered in class will
include: Honing observation skills to see and understand shape, shadow,
line, edge and color. Basic composition, color theory, blending, and
layering and burnishing colors. This class is ideal for the beginner or
the intermediate apprentice student who is looking to refresh skills.
Class I: WEDNESDAY, April 14, 21
Class II: WEDNESDAY, May 26, June 2
Young
Adults (ages 10-14)-- 5:00pm-6:30pm
Class Fee: $24 ; Supply Cost: $10
Link to Oswego Family YMCA's Page: Drawing Class
Oil Pastels Class with Doris Lein (4-week course)
We will be exploring the medium of oil pastel with new experiences in
self portraiture, seascape study, still life and depictions of the night
sky.Through different lessons each week we will focus on building a new
repetoire of compostional pieces to enhance growth in understanding the
many genres of famous art works.
SATURDAYS May 15, 22; June 5, 12
Young Adult (10-14) and Adult (14-up)—2:00-4:00pm
Class Fee: $60; Supply Cost: $25
