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VISUAL ARTS PART TWO 52 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org Mixed Media Pen, Ink, and Watercolor/Plus (age 16 & up) Learn basic fundamentals of painting in watercolor using a variety of tools to create interesting effects. Studies will include landscapes, still lifes, and water scenes using composition, color mixing, drawing, and line. Beginning and experienced students are welcome. Supply list provided on receipt. Instructor: Donald Hamilton Fees: $85(R) $110(N) (6 classes) 105216 Wed Sep 6–Oct 11 7–9 p.m. Painting PAINTING: ACRYLICS Painting with Acrylics (age 16 & up) Explore this versatile medium. Learn the fundamentals of composition while you paint still life and landscapes. Demonstrations and discussions will help you achieve your goals. Supply list provided on receipt. Instructor: Catherine Griffin Fees: $105(R) $135(N) (6 classes) 105794 Wed Oct 4–Nov 8 9–11:30 a.m. Introduction to Abstract Painting (age 16 & up) Explore the many ways that abstractionists create dynamic and sophisticated large paintings. Use acrylic paints to spray, stamp, splatter, scribble, and scrape paint. Color composition, and different styles of abstraction from cubism to minimalism will be explored. Supply list provided on receipt. Instructor: Eric McRay Fees: $88(R) $114(N) (5 classes) 105260 Mon Oct 9–Nov 6 7–9:30 p.m. Beginning Acrylics (age 16 & up) This course provides a complete introduction or refresher to acrylics. Composition, set-up, brush types and handling, color-mixing and theory, as well as several application methods such as underpainting, glazing, scumbling, and broken color will be presented. Hands-on exercises are designed to increase understanding of basic concepts. Supply list provided on receipt. Instructor: Michael Polomik Fees: $70(R) $91(N) (4 classes) 105259 Tue Sep 5-26 7–9:30 p.m. (no class Nov 23) Cuttlefish Casting (age 16 & up) A simple and traditional metal casting technique takes advantage of the splendid properties of a finely porous bone-like internal organ. Cuttlebone serves as mold- making material for small metal casting for the creation of jewelry and small sculptural objects. Instructor: Hsiang-Ting Yen Fees: $98(R) $125(N) (2 classes) 107057 Sat Sep 23–30 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sand Casting (age 16 & up) Sand casting is excellent for creating detailed, three- dimensional forms in metal. The beauty of sand casting is not only the characteristic granular texture it imports to the finished casting, but also the immediacy of its execution. Instructor: Hsiang-Ting Yen Fees: $98(R) $125(N) (2 classes) 107237 Sun Oct 15–22 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Metals & Jewelry Concentration (age 16 & up) Refine your metalworking skills focusing on design and construction. Design and develop new projects of interest tackling projects such as band ring designs, cabochon stone setting, small objects, etc. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals/Jewelry class. Instructor: Linda Simpson Fees: $101(R) $131(N) (5 classes) 107049 Tue Oct 24–Nov 21 6:30- 9:30 p.m. Intro to Lapidary: Cabochons (age 16 & up) Learn basic skills to plan, select material, use machines and tools to cut, shape, and polish semi-precious and precious gemstone. Create cabochons in variations of shapes for use in jewelry designs. Setting the stones will also be covered. Materials are available for purchase through the Cary Arts Center. Prerequisite required. Instructor: David Tomlin Fees: $156(R) $186(N) (6 classes) 107051 Mon Nov 6–Dec 11 6:30- 9:30 p.m. Aluminum Casting (age 16 & up) Please join us for an exciting time with aluminum casting. Learn mold making techniques for sand casting and much more. Prerequisite required. Instructor: Benjamin Lock Fees: $150(R) $180(N) (3 classes) 107055 Sat Oct 28–Dec 2 1–4 p.m. NEW! NEW!