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VISUAL ARTS PART TWO 60 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org Putting Life Back in Still Life (age 16 & up) Use acrylic or oil paints to create still life paintings in the tradition of Picasso, Matisse, and Thiebaud. Learn about techniques and styles of cubism, fauvism, and pop art. Choose your favorite still life subjects while expressing your personal sense of whimsy, humor, and tradition. Supply list provided on receipt. Instructor: Eric McRay Fees: $109(R) $139(N) (5 classes) 120345 Mon Apr 22–May 20 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ENCAUSTICS Introduction to Encaustic Painting (age 16 & up) Encaustics is an ancient painting medium. Pigmented beeswax, melted on a heated palette, is applied with brushes. It hardens immediately and must be fused with a heat gun. Techniques such as scraping, incising, transfer, and collate will be used to create unique paintings. First panel and painting supplies are included. Instructor: Anna Podris Fees: $157(R) $187(N) (6 classes) 120343 Mon Mar 4–Apr 8 7–9:30 p.m. OILS Classical Oil Painting Techniques (age 16 & up) Take your painting to the next level with these techniques of classical painting which are useful in all styles of painting. Class will include accurate drawing, color mixing, background glazing, hair, folds, and more. You may paint your pet, a person, or a still-life. Instructor: Marcelle Hooks Fees: $182(R) $212(N) (10 classes) 120343 Wed Jan 16–Mar 20 7–9:30 p.m. Vivid Still Life in Acrylics (age 16 & up) Discover basic principles of drawing objects, creating interesting compositions, creating texture, and painting different still life surfaces like glass, solid, plants, fruits, and fabric. Learn to paint light and shadow and use values and color harmonies to create focus and impact in your work. All skill levels welcome. Supply list provided on receipt. Location: The Hive Instructor: Lyudmila Tomova Fees: $88(R) $114(N) (4 classes) 121147 Mon Mar 18–Apr 8 1–4 p.m. Portrait Painting in Acrylics (age 16 & up) Learn the fundamentals of drawing faces and painting vibrant portraits that communicate emotion, mood, and the subject's character. Learn to see values, planes, facial subtleties and break down shadow and light to help create a striking portrait. All skill levels welcome. Supply list provided on receipt. Location: The Hive Instructor: Lyudmila Tomova Fees: $109(R) $139(N) (5 classes) 121148 Mon Apr 22–May 20 1–4 p.m. Abstract Painting in Acrylics (age 16 & up) Learn basic principles of abstract painting. Explore various techniques and tools in creating striking artworks using texture, collages, paint, and color. Emphasis will be on innovative compositions, creating focus and mood in your work. Explore styles from primitive and cubist to fluid pouring techniques. All skill levels welcome. Supply list provided on receipt. Instructor: Lyudmila Tomova Fees: $92(R) $119(N) (5 classes) 121177 Thu May 2–30 7–9:30 p.m. ACRYLICS OR OILS Mastering Monet (age 16 & up) Long ago in Paris a group of painters, rejected by the art establishment, defiantly set up their own exhibition. The group included Monet, Renoir, Pissarro and Degas. Today, their Impressionist paintings are some of the best-known and loved in the art world. Create your own impressionist- style painting using techniques that these painters introduced. Instructor: Eric McRay Fees: $109(R) $139(N) (5 classes) 120344 Mon Jan 14–Feb 18 12:30–3:30 p.m. (no class Jan 21) The Buzz About The Hive! Buzz on over to our newest site, The Hive! Your favorite arts, fitness and wellness, and STEM programs are now being offered at 712 Slash Pine Drive in western Cary. Look for the logo throughout the guide and join us for a sweet time!