CAC Member Registration begins May 18, 2009
General Registration begins May 19, 2009
Hank Murta Adams Master Class
CAC Members Only
Saturday, August 8, 10am-1pm
Maximum: 15 Students
Cost: $45
The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia invites its members to join Art of Glass 2 artist Hank Murta Adams for a Master Class based on his glass making techniques, materials and artistic viewpoint utilizing an on-site hot shop.
Hank Murta Adams is a sculptor who has been working in the medium of glass for over 30 years. He is also an innovative teacher who currently works as the creative director at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center located in Millville, New Jersey. Dedicated to his studio practice and the interdisciplinary vibe of the Wheaton community, Adams has also served as a visiting faculty member at prestigious schools throughout the country, such as the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Drawing Basics I
Instructor: Janet Lynn Eggen
This introductory course teaches beginners basic drawing tenets including value, line, positive and negative space, perspective and proportion via the elements of design. A variety of subject matter is explored using pencil and charcoal.
Members $90
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July 15 to August 19
Wednesdays, 7-9:30pm
S0901 6 Weeks; Beginner to Intermediate
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Drawing Basics II
Instructor: Janet Lynn Eggen
Intermediate students continue their exploration of drawing media as they broaden their understanding, gain confidence, refine their techniques and develop their own artistic style. A variety of subject matter and media are explored.
Members $90
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August 26 to September 30
Wednesdays, 7-9:30pm
S0902 6 Weeks; Intermediate to Advanced
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Composition Workshop
Instructor: Janet Lynn Eggen
Intermediate and advanced students learn how to create more successful compositions through exercises, demonstrations, discussions and critiques. Students may use a variety of media during this workshop such as drawing materials, watercolor, acrylic and more.
Members $60
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September 1 to 22
Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm
S0903 4 Weeks: Intermediate to Advanced
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Perspective Workshop
Instructor: Janet Lynn Eggen
Discover the important elements in achieving more depth and perspective for an accurate and believable composition through exercises, demonstrations, discussions and hand-outs. Use drawing materials to explore simple perspective fundamentals and application.
Members $60
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September 3 to 24
Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm
S0904 4 Weeks: Intermediate to Advanced
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Pastel and Color Media
Instructor: James O’Connor
Explore the amazing power of color to stimulate, captivate and inspire. This comprehensive approach to color covers all aspects of drawing, from traditional to contemporary. Enhance your understanding of color and translate observations and inspirations into cohesive images while discovering techniques that bring out richness and subtlety. Media include soft pastels, oil pastels, conté, color pencils, watercolor pencils, crayons and paper.
Members $90
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July 9 to August 13
Thursdays, 7-9:30pm
S0905 6 Weeks; All levels
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Media Blend
Instructor: Donna Iona Drozda
Stepping outside of the box of preconceived or “learned” ways of seeing can be unnerving. As artists, sticking with the tried and true can actually become the stiff and stagnant. Uncover and discover exciting blends of mixed media materials and explore a renewed and refreshing way of expressing your creativity. Experiment with a variety of drawing and painting materials and create handmade prints, stamps and stencils. Each session will build on the last, so that by week seven participants will feel more inclined to experiment on their own and express their ideas and world views in a deeply personal, relevant and invigorating style.
Members $90
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August 18 to September 22
Tuesdays, 7-9:30pm
S0906 6 Weeks; All levels
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Color Theory (Oil)
Instructor: Karla Mann
Learn to create mood, warm and cool hues and perspective by studying the properties of color. Students begin with oil painting basics such as canvas preparation, appropriate tools and materials, and brushstrokes. Once these fundamentals are mastered, students advance to more complex color applications such as under-painting and glazing techniques. Students discuss the importance of color theory and compositional balance. Oil media only.
Members $120
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July 9 to August 27
Thursdays, 7-10pm
S0907 8 Weeks; All levels
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Figure Painting in Oil from Photographs I
Instructor: Karla Mann
Translate photographic images into canvas masterpieces in this course inspired by classic oil painting techniques. Give depth, dimension and complexity to painting by using personal photographs as reference. Students learn painting basics and beyond, with an emphasis on compositional balance, materials preparation, underpainting mediums and glazing techniques. Painting and drawing experience required.
Members $120
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July 7 to August 25
Tuesdays, 7-10pm
S0908 8 Weeks; Beginner to Intermediate
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Figure Painting in Oil from Photographs II
Instructor: Karla Mann
Intermediate and advanced students continue their exploration of translating photographic images into canvas masterpieces using a classic oil painting technique. Emphasis is placed on advanced brush techniques, composition and materials preparation and application. This class is designed for students who have painting and drawing experience and a good understanding of color theory.
Members $120
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July 8 to August 26
Wednesdays, 7-10pm
S0909 8 Weeks; Intermediate to Advanced
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Oil or Acrylic Painting I
Instructor: James O’Connor
Increase your knowledge of materials and techniques to create work in oil or acrylic media. Practice developing an idea from initial inclination to final art object. Emphasis is placed on brushstroke, materiality and the mixing and application of color.
Members $90
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August 20 to September 24
Thursdays, 7-9:30pm
S0910 6 Weeks; Beginner to Intermediate
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Oil or Acrylic Painting I & II
Instructor: Janet Lynn Eggen
Practice developing an image from initial thought to final product in oil or acrylic media in this course for beginners and continuing students. Instructor will emphasize color theory, brushwork, material preparation and the appropriate application of paint. Continuing students will explore the media in more complex compositions using personal references in order to broaden their understanding, while refining technique and developing a more personal style. Basic drawing experience is required.
Members $80
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July 18 to August 15 (NO CLASS AUGUST 8)
Saturdays, noon-4pm
S0911 4 Weeks; All levels
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Watercolor I & II
Instructor: Janet Lynn Eggen
Learn the magic of watercolor through a basic foundation of materials and techniques, paint and brush application, color theory and mixing, and composition in this course for beginners and continuing students. Classes will include discussion, individual instruction, and critiques. Continuing students will explore the media in more complex compositions using personal references in order to broaden their understanding, while refining technique and developing a more personal style. Basic drawing experience is required
Members $75
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July 14 to August 11
Tuesdays, 7-9:30pm
S0912 4 Weeks; All levels
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Monotypes: Creating a Unique Impression
Instructor: Michele Barnes
Discover how to create monotypes, a fascinating hybrid of painting and printmaking to create spontaneous one-of-a-kind images. The addition of other imagery and papers can be added in a process called chine collé, and other mediums such as pastels, colored pencils and watercolor may be incorporated.
Members $35 + $10 materials fee
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August 8
Saturday, 10am-2pm
S0913 1 Day Workshop; All levels
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Ceramics I & II
Beginner and intermediate students learn fundamental hand-building, wheel-throwing, decorating and glazing techniques. Intermediate students further develop their pottery skills by focusing on personal interests and looking at contemporary ceramicists for inspiration.
Members $195
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July 7 to September 8
Tuesdays, 7-9:30pm
S0914 10 Weeks; Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Elizabeth A. Sawyer
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July 8 to September 9
Wednesdays, 9:30am-noon
S0915 10 Weeks; Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Elizabeth A. Sawyer
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Ceramics II & III
Students explore intermediate and advanced techniques to refine their handbuilding, wheel-throwing, decorating and glazing skills. New artistic directions in materials, methods and design are sources of study. Students look at contemporary ceramicists to better inform their own process.
Members $195
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July 7 to September 8
Tuesdays, 9:30am-noon
S0917 10 Weeks; Intermediate to Advanced
Instructor: Dede Schmidt
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July 8 to September 9
Wednesdays, 7-9:30pm
S0916 10 Weeks; Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Dede Schmidt
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July 9 to September 10
Thursdays, 9:30am-noon
S0918 10 Weeks; Intermediate to Advanced
Instructor: Dede Schmidt
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How to Take Better Photographs
Instructor: Jacqueline Poutasse
Learn a variety of tips and techniques to take better photographs. Emphasis is placed on hands-on assignments, image aesthetics and viewing the work of historical and contemporary photographers to provide inspiration. Students are required to bring a few prints of recently taken photographs to the first class and each week thereafter. No computer skills will be covered in this class.
Members $60
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July 18 to August 8
Saturdays, 10am-noon
S0919 4 Weeks; All levels
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Introduction to Digital Photography
Learn how to make the most of your digital camera and create better photographs by taking control of image creation and learning the basics of manual digital camera functions such as ISO settings, white balance, image resolution, shutter speeds and aperture settings. Classes will include hands- on assignments and students will look at historical and contemporary photographers to better inform their own process and learn about image aesthetics. Basic computer techniques for downloading and copying image files as well as uploading photos to file sharing and printing sites will also be covered. No photo editing skills will be covered in this class.
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July 8 to August 12
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am
S0920 6 Weeks; Beginner
Instructor: Jacqueline Poutasse
See materials list for optional textbook
Members $90
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July 7 to August 25 Cancelled
Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm
S0921 8 Weeks; Beginner
Instructor: Derek Eley
Members $120
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Introduction to Digital Photography and Digital Imaging
Learn how to make the most of your digital camera and create better photographs by taking control of image creation and learning the basics of manual digital camera functions such as ISO settings, white balance, image resolution, shutter speeds and aperture settings. Classes will include hands- on assignments and students will look at historical and contemporary photographers to better inform their own process and learn about image aesthetics. The second half of the course will focus on basic photo editing skills using Adobe Photoshop CS3 to manipulate the digital photographs previously taken in the class.
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July 9 to August 27
Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
S0922 8; Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Jacqueline Poutasse
Members: $120
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July 10 to August 28
Fridays, 9:30am-11:30am
S0923 8 Weeks; Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Jacqueline Poutasse
See materials list for optional textbook
Members: $110
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Cast Glass, Silicone Molds and Lost Wax Casting
Instructor: Ali Rogan
Explore a technique typically used in the creation of bronze sculptures, but this time using glass.
Use small found objects or create your own that will first be made into a silicone mold. A wax positive is created next and added to a finished wax base of your own design and invested before the mold is steamed to remove the wax positive inside and then replaced with glass for the kiln casting process. Students are encouraged to bring drawings or photographs for design inspiration and instructor will also provide sample designs and patterns
Members $100 + $25 materials fee
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July 11 and 18
Saturdays, 10am-4pm
S0924 2-Day Workshop; All levels
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Fused Glass Jewelry
Instructor: Ali Rogan
Create fused glass jewelry using a variety of glass textures and techniques and learn the foundation of kiln-fired glass. Metal inclusions, decals, dichroic and iridized glass and jewelry findings will be will be added to pins, earrings and more.
Members $30 + $15 materials and firing fee check on previously used description
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July 19
Sunday, 1-4pm
S0925 1-Day Workshop; All levels
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Fused Glass Bowls or Plates
Instructor: Ali Rogan
Learn the fundamentals of fusing glass to create a fused glass bowl and/or plate of your own design using specialty glass. Continuing students will learn more advanced techniques and kiln firing demonstrations will provide knowledge of how to fire glass outside of class.
Members $60 + $20 materials and firing fee
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August 1
Saturday, 10am-4pm
S0926 1-Day Workshop; All levels
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Artist Trading Cards
Instructor: Kim Herman
Do you have difficulty finding time to create art? Are you anxious to try a new technique, but are afraid to tackle it on a large scale? Artist Trading Cards (ATC’s) are miniature works of art, measuring 2.5” x 3.5” and can be created using any medium or technique. Experiment with a variety of mixed media assemblage, collage, painting and drawing techniques to create original miniature works of art. ATC’s are intended to be traded, not sold, and participants will be invited to trade with other students and the instructor at the end of the workshop.
Members $20 + $5 materials fee
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July 25
Saturday, 10am-2pm
S0927 1-Day Workshop; All levels
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