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VISUAL ARTS PART TWO REGISTER ONLINE: mycary.org 65 Intro to Oil Painting (age 16 & up) Learn the fundamentals of oil painting. Explore old and traditional concepts while using contemporary alternatives to the more toxic solvents used in the past. Explore ways of layering color, creating texture, light and shadow, and describing form in your painting. Work through techniques of mixing and applying color, underpainting, glazing, and alla prima. Tue Mar 24–Apr 28 7–9:30 p.m. 000760 (no Class Apr 7) Location: Cary Arts Center Instructor: Vanessa Murray Fees: $99(R) $128(N) (5 classes) Begin to Paint with Acrylics (age 16 & up) Learn to mix colors, create a simple color wheel, and use simple techniques in painting. We'll cover mixing of tints and shades, values, tones, blocking in colors, adding texture and details, and layering paints. Work from color copies and live still life displays. Sat Apr 14–May 23 7:30–9 p.m. 000952 Location: Middle Creek Community Center Instructor: Thomas Volkman Fees: $71(R) $92(N) (6 classes) Matisse Still Life (age 16 & up) Explore drawing and painting in the style of Henri Matisse. This class will offer a great exploration of color theory and composition. Thu Apr 16–May 21 9 a.m.—noon 000899 (no Class May 7) Location: Cary Arts Center Instructor: Luis Torres Fees: $118(R) $148(N) (5 classes) Painting Textures in Watercolors (age 16 & up) Learn the tricks and techniques used to paint various textures including stones, bricks, baskets, stucco, and more. Fri Apr 17–May 1 1–3:30 p.m. 000504 Location: Cary Arts Center Instructor: Rocky Alexander Fees: $59(R) $77(N) (3 classes) Van Gogh Studies (age 16 & up) Enjoy a painting experience with skies, sunflowers, and landscapes in the style of the great master, Van Gogh. Experiment with painting techniques, brushstrokes, and color theory. Thu Mar 5–Apr 2 9 a.m.—noon 000898 (no Class Mar 19) Location: Cary Arts Center Instructor: Luis Torres Fees: $95(R) $123(N) (4 classes) Intermediate Acrylic Painting (age 16 & up) Take your acrylic painting to the next level. Incorporate atmospheric perspective as you advance to create a marvelous landscape painting. Must have taken a Town of Cary introduction to acrylics class prior to this class. BEACHFRONT SCENE Thu Mar 5-26 7–8:45 p.m. 002405 MOUNTAINSIDE LANDSCAPE Thu Apr 9–30 7–8:45 p.m. 002407 THE ROSE GARDEN Thu May 7–28 7–8:45 p.m. 002525 Location: Middle Creek Community Center Instructor: Hannah Faucette Fees: $88(R) $114(N) (4 classes) Mixing Watercolor Colors (age 16 & up) Explore the dos and don'ts of color mixing, how to avoid "mud" using watercolors, and when to use "mud" to your advantage. Fri Mar 13–Apr 3 1–3:30 p.m. 000503 Location: Cary Arts Center Instructor: Rocky Alexander Fees: $79(R) $103(N) (4 classes) Intro to Acrylic Painting Basics (age 16 & up) Paint with acrylics while learning the basics! Supplies included. Sat Mar 21 9 a.m.—noon 001472 Location: Middle Creek Community Center Instructor: Thomas Volkman Fees: $28(R) $37(N) (1 class)