Program Calendar
7 events found.
Week of Programs
Sunday, May 22, 2016
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Monday, May 23, 2016
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May 23, 2016 –Drawing and Painting in Oil or Acrylic
Drawing and Painting in Oil or Acrylic
Register by April 11 This introductory course is designed to offer beginners the skills needed to explore personal expression in both drawing and painting. Students will practice basic skills in perspective, composition, color theory and step-by-step techniques in either acrylic or oil paint. Supply list will be provided. Instructor: Doug Gillette Six classes - April…
$142
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
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May 24, 2016 –Intermediate Oil Painting
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May 24, 2016 –Anatomy: Drawing from the Classics
Intermediate Oil Painting
Register by April 26 Instruction will include how to create three dimensional effects, balance and unify painting composition, strengthen brush handling and color mixing skills. Subject matter includes still life, drapery, flowers and landscape. Supply list will be provided. Instructor: Doug Gillette Six classes - April 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Register Now
$170
Anatomy: Drawing from the Classics
Register by April 26 Study the basic principles of human anatomy using a variety of traditional drawing techniques. Complete drawings with volume, depth and realistic anatomical proportions and a creative point of view of the figure. We will work primarily from casts and classical life-sized statues. Supply list will be provided. Instructor: Donald Smith Five…
$115
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
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May 25, 2016 –NYC: The New Whitney Museum of American Art & the High Line
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May 25, 2016 –Beginning Oil Painting
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May 25, 2016 –Creative Writing and Memoir
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May 25, 2016 –Creative Writing: The Art of Revision
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May 25, 2016 –Intro to Oil Painting
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May 25, 2016 –Pulling the Person out of the Paper Work: More than Dates & Names
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May 25, 2016 –Opera in the 19th Century
NYC: The New Whitney Museum of American Art & the High Line
Register by May 16! Enjoy a guided visit of the Whitney Museum of American Art in its stunning new location. Designed by architect Renzo Piano the new building is situated between the High Line and the Hudson River. Founded in 1930, the Whitney Museum of American Art focuses exclusively on the art and artists of…
$124
Beginning Oil Painting
Register by April 13 Become acquainted with a variety of oil painting materials as you explore basic color theory and the effects of light. Working from direct observation, examine different approaches to painting and learn to develop a personal response to subject matter while gaining confidence with the brush and palette knife. This class provides…
$165
Creative Writing and Memoir
Register by April 13 Both the novice and serious writer will find a comfortable spot in this group. Participants work with memoir, personal essay, poetry, short stories, novels, or just a creative exploration with words. We’ll write in response to prompts and have the option of sharing with others. Lots of writing, guaranteed! Coffee and…
$210
Creative Writing: The Art of Revision
Register by April 27 Would you like some meaningful and constructive feedback on your writing so you can send it out for publication? This manuscript critiquing workshop welcomes all levels of writers. A professional writing coach and editor, Jan Sadler will guide the group in a streamlined process for feedback. Bring a copy of your…
$189
Intro to Oil Painting
Register by April 13 All the fundamentals of oil painting will be covered--from canvas preparation to composition, color mixing and paint application. Supply list will be provided. Instructor: Maureen Cotti Six classes - April 13, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25Register Now
$148
Pulling the Person out of the Paper Work: More than Dates & Names
New Start Date! Register by May 11 Learn how to research your ancestry using the extensive resources available including genealogical websites. You’ll learn a great deal about researching, but keep in mind - it’s not all on the Internet! Instructor: Dave Robinson Four classes - May 11, 18, 25; June 1 Register Now
$100
Opera in the 19th Century
Register by May 4 Opera, the most prestigious and popular form of entertainment in nineteenth century Europe hit its peak in the operas of Verdi and Puccini. New offerings were unveiled yearly and masterpieces like Verdi’s La Traviata and Otello and Puccini’s La Bohème and Madama Butterfly became overnight sensations. Join Guy McLain, History Museum…
$68
Thursday, May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016 –Intermediate Drawing
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May 26, 2016 –Hollywood: Wild West to Movie Mecca
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May 26, 2016 –Introductory Drawing
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May 26, 2016 –Basic Drawing: Animals & Birds
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May 26, 2016 –Continuing Conversation: Hollywood
Intermediate Drawing
Register by April 14 For those who have taken basic drawing classes or have some experience and want to learn new ideas and work on more involved exercises. Instructor: Brian Kiernan Seven classes - April 14, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2 Register Now
$165
Hollywood: Wild West to Movie Mecca
Journey through the exciting years of early movie-making and see the inventions and films that started it all. Learn how Hollywood evolved from a barren landscape to a prosperous, conservative community, then to a glittering movie mecca full of glamorous stars and scandalous behavior. See 19th and early 20th century film clips that give you…
$4
Introductory Drawing
Register by April 14 Learn to draw from observation and translate the 3D to the 2D. Explore and challenge the way we see to further our visual awareness. Using the formal elements of line, shape, texture, composition and value, we will experience and discuss the process of building a drawing. A diversity of art historical…
$165
Basic Drawing: Animals & Birds
Register by May 26 Tackle the challenging, but rewarding genre of rendering wildlife and animals in pencil and other drawing media. Focus on specific areas including texture of fur and feathers, wet and/or reflective surfaces like eyes, tongues and noses and underlying musculature and anatomy and the effect of light and shadow on it. Some…
$165
Continuing Conversation: Hollywood
Following the Museums a la Carte lecture with Anne Barrett, join docent with John Howell for further discussion in the Springfield History Theater in the Wood Museum of Springfield History. Museum members only.
Friday, May 27, 2016
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Saturday, May 28, 2016
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