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ARTS AND CULTURE

ART CLASSES
Anyone Can Draw & Paint For beginners and experienced ar tists . Explore your creative spirit using various media with instructor Murray Keshner . Demonstration and instruction at every session . Please bring pencil , paper and any media you like to use ! The studio can accommodate up to 14 students . Contact murjoyk @ gmail . com . Tuesday and Friday , 9:30 am ( except June
& July )
$ 80 /$ 70 member ( Four punch class card ) Perlman Art Studio
Introduction to Acrylic Paint NEW !! Join us for this one-session introductory workshop . For first time acrylic painters or a “ refresher ” for those who have painted before and are looking for a suppor tive class . Par ticipants are guided through informed explorations of color mixing and ‘ how tos ’ about working with the paint . All materials are provided . Please bring a smock . Thursday , February 9 , 5:30 – 8 pm
$ 30 /$ 28 members Multi Purpose Room
Introduction to Watercolor Painting NEW !! A one-session workshop for those who have always wanted to try painting in watercolors or those who want to brush up ( pun intended !) on their watercolor skills . Color mixing , a variety of ways to apply the paint , ‘ par tnering with the water ’ and some unexpected textural techniques are all included in class . All materials are provided . Please bring a smock Thursday , February 16 , 5:30 – 8 pm $ 30 /$ 28 members Multi-Purpose Room
Mixed-media : Exploring Water Based
Materials NEW !!
In this class , par ticipants will work and play with a combination of ar t supplies including : water color pencils , liquid watercolors , oil pastels , rubbing plates and collage . Our goal is to explore ways different materials can be combined into magical layers . All levels of experience are welcome ! All materials provided . Bring a smock . Thursday , March 2 , 5:30 – 8 pm $ 30 /$ 28 members Multi-Purpose Room
Painted Quilts NEW !! This workshop is devoted to exploring how repeating patterns and altering color combinations work to teach and delight the eye . Using quilts as our inspiration , we will create a painted ‘ quilt ’ without thread or fabric . Stamps , stencils , acrylic paints , colored pencils and imagination are our major tools . All levels of experience welcome ! Materials are provided . Please bring a smock . Thursday , March 16 , 5:30 – 8 pm 5:30 – 8:00 p . m . $ 30 /$ 28 members Multi-Purpose Room
Unusual Painting Tools NEW !! This workshop is devoted to experimenting and exploring ways to apply and work with paint . We will be using cut vegetables , Q-tips , cardboard ‘ combs ’, make-up sponges and more as alternative ways to move paint across a surface . No prior painting experience required . Fun for ALL levels ! Materials are provided . Please bring a smock . Thursday , April 6 , 5:30 – 8 pm $ 30 /$ 28 members Multi-Purpose Room
Family Collage NEW !! Create a collage that honors members of your family ! In this workshop , bring photocopies ( black & white or color ) of the people you love ; we ’ ll create a gorgeous mixed-media 2-D environment for them to ‘ live ’ in ! The class includes an inexpensive frame plus all materials . No prior painting experience needed . Most materials included . Please bring photos and a smock . Thursday , April 20 , 5:30 – 8 pm $ 30 /$ 28 members Multi-Purpose Room
CLAY / POTTERY CLASSES
Clay with Sway NEW !! A scheduled day , leaves no room for play . Join us in this lab setting to improve your clay skills . Experiment with a variety of tools , try new textures , and some interesting flair ! Material fee $ 30 due on 1st day of class . Instructor Gerrie Young . Thursday ’ s , 5:30-8:30 pm January 12 - February 16 February 23 - March 30 $ 105 /$ 85 members Perlman Art Studio
Sunday Morning Clay Class Join instructor Gerrie Young in this clay class to improve or advance what you have learned in other classes . You can bring your clay knowledge up to date through practice with forms , tiles , the pottery wheel or sculpture . Material fee $ 30 due on the 1st day of class . Sundays , 9:30 am -12:30 pm January 8 – February 12 February 26 - April 2 April 30 – May 7 $ 105 /$ 85 members Perlman Art Studio
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