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66 Winter / Spring 2020 443-518-1700 howardcc.edu/ConEd Foundations of Realistic Watercolor Painting Jennifer Littleton, founder of the Littleton School of Art, in- ternational award-winning water-colorist, exhibitor with the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society and MICA graduate, will guide you through an in- tensive study of realistic watercolor. e first class is devoted to a detailed lecture, with examples, of the entire painting process from development to review. A supply list will be provided and discussed. In the following weeks, through discussion, demonstration and practice, you will learn to render a detailed line drawing, transfer it to watercolor paper, and practice flat washes with flat and round brushes. You will create one monochromatic painting. Materials list will be distributed at the first class. Enroll early, class size limited. Note: Cost of supplies estimated at $100. $170** (includes $40 in fees*) Tue 6:30pm-9pm, Jan 14-Mar 3 XE-224 6401 #5691 Horowitz Arts Center 235 Tue 6:30pm-9pm, Mar 24-May 26 (No class Mar 31 & Apr 7) XE-224 6186 #5765 Horowitz Arts Center 235 Acrylic Painting Acrylics are a relatively new type of paint that have become incredibly popular among professional painters and students alike because of their versatility. By using different mediums and techniques, the possibilities are endless! is course will cover a variety of methods and styles to help you create paintings both realistic and abstract. Beginners will learn the basics of acrylic painting, including prepping the canvas, mixing colors, brush techniques, designing compositions, and depicting dimension. Intermediate and advanced paint- ers will review these elements and receive individualized instruction based upon their particular skillset, with a focus on choosing subject matter and conveying meaning. All skill levels are welcome. Materials list distributed and discussed at the first class. Estimated independent purchase cost is $20. Class size is limited, so register early. Instructor: Kara LaRose $130** (includes $50 in fees*) Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, Feb 20-Mar 19 XE-209 6036 #7138 HCC Main Campus Glass Fusing: Pins, Pendants and Bracelets Create beautiful, wearable works of art using fusible glass, dichroic glass, frit and mosaic pieces. Join Pat Stein, an ex- perienced instructor in all things glass, to make jewelry for yourself and/or to give as a gi. Materials and supplies will be provided and the instructor will fire pieces and arrange for a pickup at Hickory Ridge. Class size limited, so register early. Absolutely no experience is needed. $90** (includes $65 in fees*) Sun 10am-1pm, Mar 29 XE-252 6415 #5692 HCC Main Campus Learning to Look: Understanding and Enjoying Art NEW! Cultivate your understanding and observational skills through hands-on activities, group discussion, and interac- tive presentations in order to expand your enjoyment of a variety of visual arts forms found throughout history. We will explore visual communication, the formal elements of art, and basic techniques used in creating art forms such as painting, sculpture, and photography. Join instructor Tamora Martin-Kowalski for this fun and engaging journey of the visual arts developed through your own eyes! $60** (includes $40 in fees*) Thu 7pm-9pm, Mar 19-Apr 2 XE-113 6225 #7590 HCC Main Campus Basic Sewing Fashion designer, Venus Khosravani, will take you through sewing basics, from operating your sewing machine cor- rectly, identifying different types of fabrics, selecting and reading a commercial pattern, to completing a pair of casual pants. No prior sewing experience needed. Just bring your portable sewing machine to learn a new skill and create something you can proudly wear. A materials list will be distributed and discussed at the first class. Estimated cost is $35. Bring pencil and notebook. Class size is limited. Register early. $185** (includes $50 in fees*) Tue 6pm-9pm, Jan 7-Feb 18 XE-548 6416 #5713 HCC Main Campus Intermediate Sewing is course has been designed for those who have success- fully completed the Basic Sewing course and are ready to take their sewing skills to the next level. You will continue to develop your sewing skills by making a dress as the project. You will learn to sew darts, facings, zippers, pockets, set-in sleeves to a bodice, and to practice different types of stitches and finishing techniques used in the fashion industry. e Basic Sewing course (XE-548) is a suggested prerequisite, unless you have prior basic sewing skills. You do NOT need to bring your portable sewing machine to the first class. A materials list will be distributed and discussed at the first class. Estimated independent purchase cost is $35. Class size is limited, so register early. Instructor: Venus Khosravani. $180** (includes $50 in fees*) Tue 6:30pm-9pm, Mar 31-May 26 (No class Apr 7) XE-223 6179 #6885 HCC Main Campus Personal Enrichment