CLASSES
SPRING ART CLASSES
Saturdays for kids & adults / Tuesday Evenings for adults
Parent or guardian is required to stay with their child 12 years and under
Registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome
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April 1st: Color Theory 2:00 to 4:00
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REGISTER AT GALLERY
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Instructor: Jen Brakefield
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Ages 17 and up, Class limit 8 to 10
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$10 per person
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Materials: Bring a sketchbook, pencil, and eraser, all other materials will be provided
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Exploring color is imperative to artists. Beginners and intermediate artists will investigate the foundations in the properties and interactions of color. We will cover the science and structures of color, color relationships as well as the properties of color.
Materials: Bring a sketchbook, pencil, and eraser, all other materials will be provided.
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April 22nd: Nature Captured in a Notebook 2:00 to 4:00
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REGISTER AT GALLERY
Instructor: Gary Raham
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Ages 13 and up, Class limit 8 to 10
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$10 per person
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Materials will be provided
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Learn how to create a naturalist’s notebook using words and drawings to observe bugs, blooms, landscapes, and other aspects of the living world. See, smell, touch, measure and explore nature in all its forms and sizes under the guidance of a scientific illustrator, Gary. Once captured in a notebook, drawings and written observations provide a lasting record of adventure and discovery.
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April 29th: Shapes and Shadows: fun with paper mosaics 2:00 to 4:00
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REGISTER AT GALLERY
Instructor: Karen John
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Ages 8 to 12, Class limit 8 to 10
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$10 per person
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Materials will be provided
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Come learn how to break a photo of an animal into simple shapes and values. Use paper, product packages, and magazine pages, (recycled materials) to fill in the shapes to create a unique 5"x7" mosaic to take home.
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May 6th: The Art of Flowers with Color Pencils 12:00 to 2:00
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Contact Instructor, Olivia, to REGISTER for the class - polzerolivia@gmail.com
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Instructor: Olivia McNally
Ages 12 & up, Class limit 8 to 10
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$14 per person
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Materials: Bring a sketchbook, all other materials will be provided
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A flower can be a dynamic inspiration for creating art. We will learn the basics for drawing with color pencils, steps to follow in order to draw certain flowers and their symbolic meanings.
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May 13th: Drawing Birds: Observe, Sketch, Identify 2:00 to 4:00
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REGISTER AT GALLERY
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Instructor: Susan Quinlan
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Ages 13 to 17, Class limit 8 to 10
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$10 per person
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Materials will be provided
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Animals have unique structures and coverings. In this class, we’ll study bird photos, examine their forms, feathers, feet, eye placement and beaks and learn how to draw them.
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May 27th: Intro to Print Making - Monoprinting
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REGISTER AT GALLERY
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Instructor: Scott Lenaway
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Ages 8 & up, Class limit 8 to 10
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$10.00
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Materials: leaf or other flat items, all other materials will be provided
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Wear old clothes
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Learn to make monoprints with nontoxic paint and household items like rolling pins and wooden spoons. Take a unique print home.
Tuesday Evening Wire Wrapping Classes
6:00-8:30pm
MUST RESTIGISTER before class
SPACE IS LIMITED
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April 11th: Classic Wire Wrapping Pendant
- Contact instructor, Cathy, to REGISTER for class, cathyspencerjewelry@yahoo.com
- Instructor: Cathy Spencer
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$45
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Materials are included in the price and use of tools
This fun class will teach the basics needed to enjoy wire wrapping cabochons, coins and anything else you might want to try. This style of wire wrapping is minimalistic and allows the stone to be the focal of your pendant. You will learn about the types of wire, tool selection and use, stone selection and orientation, and the skills to create beautiful pendants like the pros.
The class is taught using a non-tarnish silver plated wire in silver, copper, bronze or antique silver.
If you prefer to wrap in sterling silver, please let me know and I will quote the difference.
Chains are available for purchase after the class.
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May 9th: Wire Wrapped Copper/Leather Cuff
- Contact instructor, Cathy, to register for class, cathyspencerjewelry@yahoo.com
- Instructor: Cathy Spencer
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$45
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Materials are included in the price and use of tools
This is a beginner’s class where we’ll wrap a copper cuff with either leather or microfiber and add a wire wrapping application to the top. These bracelets are super comfortable and very casual. You will learn some basic wire wrapping skills, and learn about the types of wire, tool selection and some forging.
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May 23rd: Wire Wrapped Pendant with Drop Beads
- Contact instructor, Cathy, to register for class, cathyspencerjewelry@yahoo.com
- Instructor: Cathy Spencer
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$45
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Materials are included in the price and use of tools
In this class, you will learn my way of classic wire wrapping which is minimalistic and allows the beauty of the stone for be the focal point. The class is taught using a non-tarnish silver plated wire in silver, copper, bronze or antique silver.
This pendant will include a tassel of beads and looks great with a longer chain.
If you prefer to wrap your pendant in sterling silver or fine silver, please let me know and I will provide a quote for the difference in cost.
Chains are available for an additional cost.
On going class opportunities at the Gallery
If you are looking to hone your skills or just starting your dip your brush or pencil into a whole new world, Ross Mieir can assist you.
He is offering Art lessons in Oil Painting and Pencil Drawing at the Gallery. All ages are welcome.
Email Ross for more information and to schedule your lesson.
Open Studio - Free every Thursday, 11-1pm at the Gallery
Come for the art, stay for the Company
The goal is to connect artists in our community to an art-focused space where participants can invite valuable feedback, get help working through creative blocks, and enjoy the energy of the creation process.
Gallery Artist, Jennifer Brakefield, is on hand to lend a hand if you are wanting feedback.
Drop in...bring your work, your materials
and we'll have the snacks!
Sanderosa Art Gallery 3101 Kintzley Ct. Unit R Laporte, CO 80535 970.818.8928