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Winter-Spring 2007
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UntitledUntitled ~ Watercolor by Janet Sutherlin

Janet walked in with this lovely little watercolor after only a few lessons.
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Sample
A watercolor landscape painted by a student in the "Step-by-Step" class.
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Sweetface Sweetface
Pastel by Marilyn Holland

Marilyn won an award for this painting at a regional exhibit.
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Loon Loon
Watercolor by Julie Warner

One of Julie's many wildlife paintings.
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Calligraphy Third week project by student calligrapher Dick Shaw.
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For registration information, contact Michele at myarcadia@juno.com.

Step-by-Step Classes. For beginning artists, or for artists curious about different media.

Watercolor Classes. All levels.

Acrylic Classes. All levels.

Open Studio. All media. Recommended for intermediate students, or for beginners who prefer a less structured setting.

Calligraphy Classes. Classes for beginners, or more advanced students who wish to learn new styles. 

Step-by-Step Classes
Want to start making art, but don't want to spend the money on supplies until you know which medium is right for you? Already an artist, but want to test out a new medium? The "Step-by-Step" classes may be the answer. Each session features a different medium, and the supplies are provided for you. The instructor demonstrates the steps used to create a simple painting, then assists each student in following the steps. Take one or all; techniques and subject matter are different each time. When you find the medium you like, you can register for a longer class!

One Session Classes
Wednesday evenings, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Center for the Arts, Manassas.
Students get a taste of each medium by completing a simple still life or landscape.
August 22: Watercolors
August 29: Acrylics

$20.00 for each 2 hour session, plus a $15 supply fee. All materials provided.

Three Week Classes
Thursday mornings, 10 a.m. to noon, Canterbury Woods Community Center, Lake Ridge.
This class also accepts Open Studio students (see).
Classes start September 2007 with a session on painting scenes from your summer vacation!

$45.00 for each 3 week session, plus a $10 supply fee. All materials provided.
(Additional 2-hour sessions are $15 each, when the schedule allows.)

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Watercolor Classes

 Watercolor Basics & Beyond
A traditional studio class. Beginners learn the basic tools and techniques of their media by working from photographs. More advanced students put those skills to use developing their own style and method of working. Each session covers different subject matter. At the Center for the Arts, Manassas.

Friday mornings, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:
Februrary 2 to March 2          March 9 to April 6          April 20 to May 18
June 1 to June 29

Wednesday nights, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.:
January 31 to February 28          April 18 to May 16

$100.00 for each five-week session. Watercolor paper is provided by the instructor: $5 supply fee.


First Saturday Workshops
We'll be working from photographs to capture the spirit of the season in watercolor. If the weather cooperates we can also try "en plein air" painting! A good introduction to watercolor for beginners, or a place for more experienced students to strengthen their skills. A different technique and/or subject each month. At the Center for the Arts, Manassas.

Saturday afternoons, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.:
February 3          March 3          April 7          May 5          June 2

$40.00 for each four-hour session. All materials provided for a $15 supply fee, or bring your own.

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Acrylics Classes

 Acrylic Basics & Beyond
A versatile and forgiving medium, acrylics lend themselves to a variety of techniques, and can be used on many different surfaces. Students who are new to this medium will learn the basic tools and techniques; more advanced students are encouraged to develop their skills and explore new directions. At the Center for the Arts, Manassas.

Wednesday nights, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.:
March 7 to April 4          May 30 to June 27

$100.00 for each five-week session. Extra supplies provided: $5 supply fee.

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Open Studio

 Choose your own subject, style and medium. The instructor provides technical tips, constructive criticism and assistance in achieving the goals set by the student; emphasis is on developing compositional skills. On-going; pay only when you attend.

  • Tuesdays, 7 to 9, Grace Church, Manassas (My most popular class; only 2 seats left.)
  • Thursdays, 10 to noon, Canterbury Woods Community Center, Lake Ridge

    $15.00 per each 2-hour session

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    Calligraphy Classes

     Calligraphy, the Art of Beautiful Writing
    Learn the art of "beautiful writing" using a broad-nib pen. A different letter style will be explored in each session.) For beginners, or for more experienced students who wish to learn the new alphabets. In the fall, we'll be concentrating on holiday sayings. At the Center for the Arts, Manassas.

    Monday mornings, 10:30 a.m. to noon: February 5 to February 26

    Thursday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.: February 15 to March 8

    $60.00 for a four-week session, plus a $15 supply fee. All supplies will be provided.

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