Art, Music and Drama- Spring 2012
Lifelong Learning Institute
of Chesterfield
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Course: AD121033
Drawing Fundamentals
Wednesday Feb 8, 15, 22, 29, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28
10:00‐12:00
Instructor(s): Cathy Notzelman
This course will focus on developing the basic drawing skills often used in the rendering of a representational painting. Instruction and exercises will be aimed at strengthening the student’s ability to translate what they see to paper. Students will be introduced to foundation concepts including contour line, negative space, value, perspective, and composition. This is a good class for beginner painters or anyone who simply wants to improve their drawing skills. Class size is limited. Supply list will be available in the office after you receive confirmation of your seat in the class.
Course: AD121034
Drawing
Friday Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6, 20, 27,
May 4, 11
10:00 ‐ 11:00
Instructor(s): Art Woody
Beginners are welcome. The instructor will work with students individually and collectively to strengthen composition, perspective, shading, and other skills. Skills will be discussed at each class session with demonstrations. Materials needed: drawing pad, drawing pencils (2H, H, 2B), pencil sharpener, pink eraser. (*If class overfills, there will be an additional class on the same dates from 11 ‐ 12:00.)
Course: AD121078
Calligraphy $3
Monday Feb 6, 13, 27, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 16, 23, 30,
May 7
9:00‐10:00
Instructor(s): Mary Lou Clinton
Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing. Come learn four "hands" (styles) Roman, Italic, Uncial and Text. All you need is a pen and lined paper…the rest is up to the instructor. Handwriting skills do not apply. Anyone can learn. Practice is the key. The course fee covers the cost of the pen, which will be provided for you.
Course: AD121011
Watercolor‐ Beginning (with Marti)
Thursday Feb 23, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
2:00‐3:30
Instructor(s): Marti Franks
This watercolor class is for beginners and beginner-intermediates. Students will learn basic watercolor skills and techniques such as wet-on-wet, color washes, glazing, shading and textures. When you purchase supplies, please purchase high quality supplies - there will be a difference in the final result if you use lower quality items. The supply cost of approximately $150 includes eight colors of paint, three brushes, two kinds of pallets, board, canvas, tape and erasers. Do not purchase student grade paints such as Winsor/Newton, Cotman. Call the office, if you would like help ordering your supplies. Please pick up a supply list from the office and have your supplies for the first day of class. Class size is limited, so please confirm registration prior to purchasing your supplies.
Course: AD121012
Advanced Watercolor (with Marti)
Thursday Feb 23, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30‐12:30
Instructor(s): Marti Franks
This watercolor class is for those students who have taken a basic watercolor class and advanced to the next level. If you previously studied under another instructor, please contact the office to make an appointment to determine if this is the right class for you. Supply list is available in the office. Class size is limited, so please confirm registration prior to purchasing your supplies.
Course: AD121016
Beginning Watercolor (with Terry)
Tuesday Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6, 13
10:00‐12:00
Instructor(s): Terry Shepherd
In beginning watercolor we will cover basic concepts, some color mixing, and techniques. The class will be given a list of what we will cover over the six week session. Be prepared to have fun, be yourself and learn to paint with this lovely medium.
Course: AD121017
Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor (with Terry)
Tuesday Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6, 13
12:30‐2:30
Instructor(s): Terry Shepherd
In intermediate/advanced we will do a brief review and work on different ways to approach your painting. My goal is to help you find your way to best suit your style. I have a project planned for each class. We will work on mixing color and experimenting with different color schemes as well as some exercises to tap into your creativity.
Course: AD121025
Crafting/Painting for Fun and Outreach
Tuesday Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15,
11:00‐1:00 22, 29, Jun 6
Instructor(s): Debbie Gibbs
Are you interested in painting with others who have a like interest? Let’s share ideas and craft/paint together! We will work on our own individual projects and group projects as well.
Course:AD121059
Opaque Watercolor Workshop A Monday/Wednesday
Feb 6 and 8 $25
Course:AD121060
Opaque Watercolor Workshop B Monday/Wednesday
Mar 5 and 7 $25
Course:AD121061
Opaque Watercolor Workshop C Monday/Wednesday
Apr 16 and 18 $25
Course:AD121072
Opaque Watercolor Workshop D Monday/Wednesday
May 7 and 9 $25
1:00‐2:30
Instructor(s): Marcia Germain
Three hours of magic with the most unusual medium! In this workshop we will concentrate on a new picture each month. The instructor will provide a variety of choices. ALL ART SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED. Please bring a glass jar filled with water and a roll of paper towels.
Course: AD121073
Pottery A $tbd
Friday Feb 3, 10, 24
Course: AD121074
Pottery B $tbd
Friday Mar 2, 9, 23
1:00‐3:00
Instructor(s): Anne Moderegger
Do you enjoy working with clay? Never tried but want to? This course will help you use your hands to create your own piece of pottery. There will be two classes for modeling the piece, one week off to allow it to dry and be fired, and then the final class for glazing. This class is for beginners and for fun! Needed supply list will be available in the office. There will be a small additional materials fee for the cost of firing, as determined by the number of participants. (Fee will be determined by number of participants)
Course: AD121020
Understanding Opera, Part 2
Tuesday Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
11:00‐12:30
Instructor(s): Glenn Winters
This course is designed to teach students how to listen to operatic music with an ear toward its narrative/psychological functions. Works analyzed include the final two productions of Virginia Opera's
2011-2012 season: Philip Glass's evocative ORPHEE, based on the classic film by Cocteau, and Guilbert & Sullivan's madcap farce THE MIKADO. Recommended for opera lovers and novices alike.
Course: AD121065
Beginning Recorder Part 2 $8
Monday Feb 6, 13, 27, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 16, 23, 30,
May 7, 14
10:30‐11:30
Instructor(s): Tom Newman
This second part of recorder playing will continue the introduction to this wind instrument. Playing will include simple songs and advance to more popular songs with some harmony in two and three parts. No new student instruction will be done during this session. The Lifelong Learning Institute will make available for you at reduced rates a Soprano recorder and method book. If you already have the recorder and book, you do not need to pay the fee.
Course: AD121079
Beginning Recorder Part 3 $8
Monday Feb 6, 13, 27, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 16, 23, 30,
May 7, 14
9:30‐10:30
Instructor(s): Tom Newman
Recorder, Part 3, is a continuation of Part 2 for those who have mastered the skills of the previous course. Includes reading music: notes, rhythms, rests, etc. and harmony in two and three parts, advancing from simple to more popular songs. The Lifelong Learning Institute will make available for you at reduced rates
a soprano recorder and method book. If you already have the recorder and book, you do not need to pay the fee.
Course: AD121082
Recognizing Symbolism in Art
Monday Feb 6, 13, 27, Mar 5
11:30‐12:30
Instructor(s): Sarah Holljes
Have you ever wondered what the meaning is behind a painting? If what you are looking at is more than meets the eye? This course will be a combination of art history and discussion as we explore symbolism in art. Artists often use symbolism to convey emotion, story and absolute truths. My goal for this course is to teach you how to discern the symbolism present in many works of art so that you might incorporate it into your own work as well as create deeper connections to the artists whose works line the walls of galleries and museums.
Course: AD121005
Hospice Crafts
Wednesday Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16
1:30‐2:45
Instructor(s): Linda Davis and Mary Jane Murphy
Join other LLI members in making craft items to be given to hospice
patients. All craft supplies will be furnished by Hospice of Virginia.
This is an enjoyable "service class."
Course: AD121080
Woodcarving: Part 2
Wednesday Feb 8, 15, 22, 29, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28
9:00‐11:00
Instructor(s): Mervin Warner
This session of woodcarving will be carving a coon hound with a
raccoon up a tree and building a diorama. Other projects will be
undertaken near the end of the session as time permits. Carvers should
have basic
carving tools and there will be a material fee for projects done in this
session. There will not be any new carver instruction during this 8
week session.
Course: AD121081
Found Treasure Constructions
Friday Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6, 20, 27, May 4, 11
1:00‐2:30
Instructor(s): Ruth Judd and Jonnie Kinney
Have you ever heard of the sculptress Louise Nevelson, who was known
for her monochromatic, wooden wall pieces and outdoor sculptures? This
class is loosely based on her works. You will be able to choose from a
selection of objects or bring your own. The course leaders are excited
to shared encouragement and guidance but there will be no formal
instruction. This is art with no cost. You don't even need to be able to
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Lifelong Learning Institute Sessions
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