Fall 2021 – 10 Weeks
Dates Sept 20-Dec 4
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Supplies
Please check the supply list for the class. Abington Art Center does not provide supplies for adult classes. If there is no supply list, your teacher will go over supplies on the first day of class.
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CLASS POLICIES
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Age Restrictions – 16+
Students who are age 16 and older are eligible to register for adult classes. Ages 15 and younger must register for a YOUTH CLASS.
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Ceramics & Mosaics
Throwing & Handbuilding | Linda Johnson
Wednesdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm
September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1
For potters of all levels and abilities who want to perfect their skills in handbuilding or wheel throwing to create an array of ceramic pieces such as cups, bowls, or sculpture. Experiment with surface design in order to improve the quality of your work. By repeating the class, the more accomplished you will become at the craft.
Ceramic tools and clay are purchased separately.
$395 Non-Member | $355.50 Member
Advanced Ceramics | Riley Strong
Thursdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm
September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2
Develop a personal vision and aesthetic to make art from craft. This class will provide the specific instruction from the instructor for advancing your work to a higher level. You will work independently, but the class will be encouraged to provide peer feedback and support.
$395 Non-Member | $355.50 Member
Wheel Throwing | Teresa Thompson
Wednesdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1
Study the basics of wheel throwing and learn to make a variety of both decorative and functional mugs, cups, bowls, vases, and more. Utilize surface decoration techniques to enhance your creations. This course is open to the beginner
on the potter’s wheel as well as the more experienced student.
Ceramic tools and clay are purchased separately.
$395 Non-Member | $355.50 Member
Ceramics Studio | Shannon Rose Moriarty
Thursdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2
For potters of all levels and abilities who want to learn or further their wheel throwing or handbuilding skills to create an array of ceramic pieces such as vases, cups, bowls, and sculpture.
$395 Non-Member | $355.50 Member
Surface Design Techniques | Linda Johnson
Tuesdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30
This course will explore various techniques to embellish the surface of your ceramic creations.
Techniques will include, illustrating with texture, sgraffito, using resists, monoprinting and combining techniques to create unique surfaces.
$395 Non-Member | $355.50 Member
Drawing
Drawing Studio, Morning | Julia Way
Wednesdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1
Learn the basics of drawing from observation. Focus on how to represent objects on paper using form, perspective and composition. Knowing the fundamentals of drawing informs the entire art-making process.
$325 Non-Member | $292.50 Member
Drawing Studio, Evening
Wednesdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1
Learn the basics of drawing from observation. Focus on seeing and learning how to represent objects on paper using form, perspective and composition. Knowing the fundamentals of drawing informs and enhances all forms of art from painting to sculpture.
$325 Non-Member | $292.50 Member
Drawing with Pastels | Emily Hirtle
Tuesdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
4 Week Workshop – November 2, 9, 16, 30
Learn the fundamentals of painting in soft pastel and discover essential techniques while practicing painting from your photo reference and from life. Learn about different surfaces such as Vellum, toned papers, brands of soft pastel, painters that use soft pastel, and how to apply soft pastel.
$175 Non-Member | $157.50 Member
Painting
Painting Workshop | Adam Jester
Thursdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2
This class is for painters with some experience who are looking for feedback on their techniques and approaches to oil or acrylic media. Work on an individualized basis with the teacher’s guidance so that you can develop your style at your own pace.
$325 Non-Member | $292.50 Member
Acrylic Painting
Tuesdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30
Using acrylics is a great introduction to the art of painting because it is a quick drying medium that gives you fast results. You will create many energetic paintings that are full of lively brush strokes and bright colors.
$325 Non-Member | $292.50 Member
Intro to Oil Painting | Adam Jester
Mondays 1:00pm – 4:00pm
September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 29
This Introductory course, geared toward the absolute beginner, will allow you to learn the direct methods and fundamentals of painting in oil. You will discover essential techniques and the application of paint.
$325 Non-Member | $292.50 Member
Oil Painting with Color | Barbara Zanelli
Thursdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
September 23, 30, October 7, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9
No class October 14
Learn color theory and brushwork techniques that will help you paint beautiful, fluid images full of bright color. This is a class for students of all skill levels and abilities.
$325 Non-Member | $292.50 Member
Expression through Watercolor | Julia Way
Tuesdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30
Learn color theory and brushwork techniques that will help you paint beautiful, fluid images full of bright color. This is a class for students of all skill levels and abilities.
$325 Non-Member | $292.50 Member
Watercolor Studio | Megan Giampietro
Tuesdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30
Take a little time observing objects and landscapes to produce drawings and watercolor paintings that feel liquid and full of movement. Color and expression welcome!
$325 Non-Member | $292.50 Member
Plein Air Painting | Julia Way
Thursdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2
Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine while painting the grounds of Abington Art Center. Work with acrylic, oil or watercolor, and we can guide you to paint an image depicting the sweeping vistas and woods from the terrace or the perfect location that you choose.
$325 Non-Member | $292.50 Member
Jewelry and Metals
All Levels Metalsmithing | Martha Kent Martin
Thursdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2
$395 Non-Member | $355.50 Member
Intermediate Jewelry | Martha Kent Martin
Thursdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm
September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2
Refine your design and metalsmithing skills as you delve further into the metal craft medium. You will feel a sense of accomplishment as you advance your artwork to the next level. Permission from the instructor is required.
$395 Non-Member | $355.50 Member
Jewelry and Metals, Afternoon | Mat Citrenbaum
Wednesdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm
September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1
This class is for both beginners and students with more experience in jewelry making. Study the techniques that transform metal, stone, or other materials into jewelry. Learn new skills to support creative ideas that improve jewelry and metalwork.
$395 Non-Member | $355.50 Member
Jewelry and Metals, Evening | Mat Citrenbaum
Thursdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2
Learn the techniques that transform metal, stone or other materials into jewelry. We will teach you how to solder safely while doing metal work. There are always new skills to support creative ideas that improve your jewelry and metalwork.
$395 Non-Member | $355.50 Member
Printmaking, Papermaking & More
Non-Toxic Printmaking | Patricia Shaw Lima
Tuesdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm
September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30
Discover the many variations of safe printmaking methods including monotype, collagraph, linocut and drypoint. These mediums provide an introduction to the art of printmaking to the novice and a refresher course for those that have some printmaking experience. The class is tailored to the students’ interests. It allows for individualized instruction with ongoing demonstrations and informal critiques. The class environment is one of mutual support and camaraderie. Join us in our spacious studio and experience printmaking on our state of the art Rembrandt etching press!
$325 Non-Member | $292.50 Member
Intro to Printmaking| Gene Anthony Santiago-Holt
Tuesdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30
Introduction to printmaking is designed for any entry level student. Projects are designed to allow students to explore and demonstrate an understanding of printmaking’s history and several of its core methods. Projects will stress the technical aspects of creating an edition as well as support of the conceptual conversation of each student’s practice. Students will learn to properly use printmaking vocabulary, and will generate multi-state editions as a part of their research.
$325 Non-Member | $292.50 Member
Papermaking | Winnie Radolan
Thursdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Session 1 September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21
Session 2 October 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2
Join the artists and paper enthusiasts who have gathered in the community to explore their “voice” in the art of handmade paper. This unique, ongoing studio class features independent work with instructor guidance, so everyone can explore the medium at their own level, pursuing their personal vision. The group includes artists of all levels of experience who are exploring paper-making, working in both 2D and 3D constructions. Pulp and most equipment provided.
$170 Non-Member | $153 Member
Materials fee $40, paid to instructor first day of class
Fitting Home Sewing Patterns | Laurel Hoffman
Saturdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20, December 4
Customize a standard-size sloper (used in industry to draft style patterns) in your true pattern size to your personal fit, including bust and asymmetrical adjustments if needed. After you have developed your custom-fitted slopers you will be shown how to determine your grading coordinates by comparing your custom-fitted slopers with the original printed slopers from which they were developed. Minimal equipment is needed, all work is demonstrated, you will receive help every step of the way.
$325 Non-Member | $292.50 Member
Music Theory for Adults | AJ Wright
Wednesdays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1
Learn about music and why it sounds the way it does. By the end of the class you will have written a short composition and know the basics of how to write a classical piece of music. We’ll cover the circle of fifths, chord progressions, harmonies, and more!
$325 Non-Member | $292.50 Member
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