DRAWING, PAINTING, PRINTMAKING & SCULPTURE
**CC-101: TWO-DIMENSIONAL ART CAMP
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
T/W/Th, June 11, 12, & 13, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
TUITION: $90
Explore paper crafts such as cut paper self-portraits, Mexican bark painting, and textile arts like embroidery and weaving in this three-day ‘SUMMER CAMP’ class. Ages 6 and up.
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
T/W/Th, June 11, 12, & 13, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
TUITION: $90
Explore paper crafts such as cut paper self-portraits, Mexican bark painting, and textile arts like embroidery and weaving in this three-day ‘SUMMER CAMP’ class. Ages 6 and up.
B-200: STUDIO PAINTING – PRIVATE LESSONS
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
TUITION: $160
The Landscape. Four 2-hour lessons in choice of Oils or Acrylics - Judith will provide instruction in materials, composition, color mixing and color theory, and strategies for studio paintings. Start searching through your personal photo files now and bring a few from which to make a final selection. Arrangements for time and days to suit your schedule. Teen to Adult.
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
TUITION: $160
The Landscape. Four 2-hour lessons in choice of Oils or Acrylics - Judith will provide instruction in materials, composition, color mixing and color theory, and strategies for studio paintings. Start searching through your personal photo files now and bring a few from which to make a final selection. Arrangements for time and days to suit your schedule. Teen to Adult.
Q-105: STONE CARVING PRIVATE LESSONS: ALABASTER ABSTRACTION
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
TUITION: $160 (includes materials)
Four 2-hour work sessions. Judith will demonstrate and supervise carving with hand tools, designing for three-dimensions, and working from a maquette or clay model. Arrangements for time and days to suit your schedule. Teen to Adult. Stone included.
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
TUITION: $160 (includes materials)
Four 2-hour work sessions. Judith will demonstrate and supervise carving with hand tools, designing for three-dimensions, and working from a maquette or clay model. Arrangements for time and days to suit your schedule. Teen to Adult. Stone included.
P-500: PAINT ’N’ POUR PRIVATE PARTY
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
Choose your own day and time!
TUITION: $30 per person
Collect your friends, family or work buddies and plan a two-hour party of art instruction and fun with Judith Sivonda, who brought Paint’n’ Pours to the Alleghany Highlands years ago. Judith will draw from her background in art history and instruction as a certified educator, guiding you to understand key elements in a painting by a famous artist. You will be the artist, mixing colors under her instruction and painting your own version of the original to take home and proudly hang on your wall. Days or evening available and you may bring a beverage of your choice. A quality art experience for families or friends!
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
Choose your own day and time!
TUITION: $30 per person
Collect your friends, family or work buddies and plan a two-hour party of art instruction and fun with Judith Sivonda, who brought Paint’n’ Pours to the Alleghany Highlands years ago. Judith will draw from her background in art history and instruction as a certified educator, guiding you to understand key elements in a painting by a famous artist. You will be the artist, mixing colors under her instruction and painting your own version of the original to take home and proudly hang on your wall. Days or evening available and you may bring a beverage of your choice. A quality art experience for families or friends!
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H-205: PAINT A BARN QUILT- Beginner
H-206: PAINT A BARN QUILT - Advanced
INSTRUCTOR: ANDREA CURRY
Barn Quilts are a beautiful way to accessorize either the interior or exterior of your home. In this two-weekend class, artist Andrea Curry will show you how to make a 24” square barn quilt with colors that complement your décor. Graduates of Andrea’s Beginner class may register for the Advanced class, where they will take their skills and techniques to the next level. If Advanced students wish to make a 12” or 48” Barn quilt, they must contact the school at least a week prior to class start to arrange for that size board. 48” board cost is 4x that of the 24” and there will be additional charge for the class. Students for both the Beginner and Advanced classes must bring an apron or wear clothes suitable for painting, a hair dryer, and up to six colors of interior/exterior latex paint (BEHR sample sizes of interior/exterior Premium Plus Ultra or Marquee from Home Depot are required; do not get Valspar!) Please contact the School of the Arts if you have any question about your paint needs or these classes. The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce hopes to establish a Barn Quilt Trail in our region and we look forward to helping you become part of it!
H-206: PAINT A BARN QUILT - Advanced
INSTRUCTOR: ANDREA CURRY
Barn Quilts are a beautiful way to accessorize either the interior or exterior of your home. In this two-weekend class, artist Andrea Curry will show you how to make a 24” square barn quilt with colors that complement your décor. Graduates of Andrea’s Beginner class may register for the Advanced class, where they will take their skills and techniques to the next level. If Advanced students wish to make a 12” or 48” Barn quilt, they must contact the school at least a week prior to class start to arrange for that size board. 48” board cost is 4x that of the 24” and there will be additional charge for the class. Students for both the Beginner and Advanced classes must bring an apron or wear clothes suitable for painting, a hair dryer, and up to six colors of interior/exterior latex paint (BEHR sample sizes of interior/exterior Premium Plus Ultra or Marquee from Home Depot are required; do not get Valspar!) Please contact the School of the Arts if you have any question about your paint needs or these classes. The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce hopes to establish a Barn Quilt Trail in our region and we look forward to helping you become part of it!
*C-120: COPPER REPOUSSE (age 12 to adult)
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
The working of designs into copper by pushing with hand tools is learned in this two-day workshop. Participants learn to plan and create a low-relief metal wall tile. The first day is devoted to design and chasing. The second day is for finishing and framing. Some design ideas will also be provided if your personal muse is not with you.
C-121: COPPER II
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
Repousse or relief metal-working dates back in history to time of the pharaohs of Egypt and is found in many cultures, from jewelry to masks to serving dishes. In this three-week class, participants learn to plan and create a low-relief copper tile or medallion. Using hammer and tools, and patiently working copper sheet stretches the metal will give dimension to your design. You can bring your own design, but some design ideas will also be provided if your personal muse is not with you.
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
Repousse or relief metal-working dates back in history to time of the pharaohs of Egypt and is found in many cultures, from jewelry to masks to serving dishes. In this three-week class, participants learn to plan and create a low-relief copper tile or medallion. Using hammer and tools, and patiently working copper sheet stretches the metal will give dimension to your design. You can bring your own design, but some design ideas will also be provided if your personal muse is not with you.
Q-102: TRADITIONAL STONE CARVING WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
In this five-week course, students will learn the traditional way to carve stone. First, they sketch their ideas on paper and then create in re-workable clay maquette, and finally carve the alabaster or soapstone chosen. Safety equipment is supplied for your use and safe technique is emphasized. The tools used are small hammers and chisels, files, rasps, rifflers, and sandpapers. Please bring your own leather gloves that fit well. Judith recommends keeping it simple and she will, as always, guide students to success.
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
In this five-week course, students will learn the traditional way to carve stone. First, they sketch their ideas on paper and then create in re-workable clay maquette, and finally carve the alabaster or soapstone chosen. Safety equipment is supplied for your use and safe technique is emphasized. The tools used are small hammers and chisels, files, rasps, rifflers, and sandpapers. Please bring your own leather gloves that fit well. Judith recommends keeping it simple and she will, as always, guide students to success.
B-201: LINOCUT BLOCK PRINTING
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
In this five-week course you will design, reverse, and transfer your design, learn to cut linoblock safely, and print your block on quality paper. You might also tint your prints, double print, even create a two-color block. For teens to adult.
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
In this five-week course you will design, reverse, and transfer your design, learn to cut linoblock safely, and print your block on quality paper. You might also tint your prints, double print, even create a two-color block. For teens to adult.
*B-100: DRAWING LESSONS
Available by appointment; please call the School of the Arts to schedule a time that works for you: 540-862-7275
Learn about line and shape, light and mass, using pencil on paper, progressing gradually to other mediums (charcoal, ink, pastel). All ages.
Available by appointment; please call the School of the Arts to schedule a time that works for you: 540-862-7275
Learn about line and shape, light and mass, using pencil on paper, progressing gradually to other mediums (charcoal, ink, pastel). All ages.
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P-602: SPRAY PAINT ART (age 13-adult)
Learn to paint like a real street artist! From this class you will gain knowledge of basic (and safe) spray painting techniques and how to layer color and texture to create amazing landscapes, planets, abstract art, or whatever your heart desires. Spray paint art is a quick and fun activity, but you must be at least 13 years old to enroll in this class. Please wear clothing that you do not mind getting paint on. |
