Here are the new Art Class Dates and times.  I just contacted the local 4-H extension Agent and sent her this Art Class Schedule.  I hope it swings me some business soon!  I am so excited! My pottery wheel motor is back and I installed that and the electrical system yesterday.  It is back to throwing on the wheel for me!  My electrician still has to get back with me on the quote for the 220 hook up.  Here's the new Schedule:

Okay friends, students and visitors - Here is the latest on my Art Studio classes to be offered. The glazes and clay order has just arrived.  So check out these classes, and if anything subject-wise is missing from your little hearts' desire... why just let me know!

Clay Class I:

Learn to hand build with drape, coil, slab, and to use additive and subtractive sculptural features.  Learn to clean and compress the surface "skin" of a piece in the leather hard stage- before firing for adding strength, texture and aesthetic appeal. Learn to properly apply glazes and underglazes for full coverage and avoid those running/dripping glaze-astrophies. Make two coil built pieces, two slab built pieces and one sculpture piece. Ages 8 and up. 
Length of class- 8 weeks   Meets on Saturdays for 2 1/2 hours, Feb 18- April 18, 2006. 9:30 am - Noon
Price of class - $64 (does not include clay, glazes & tools costs)

Clay Class II:

Learn to wedge clay, slab build, coil build, & steps of centering a cylinder on the wheel. Compressing/textures on the "skin", Cleaning, and glazing techniques will be reviewed and practiced. Make two hand built pieces and throw at least four matching cylinders. Ages 11 and up.
Length of class- 8 weeks  Meets on Saturdays for 2 1/2 hours, Feb 18- April 18, 2006. 1:00pm-3:30 pm.
Price of class - $64 (does not include clay, glazes & tools costs)

Painting Techniques in Acrylic:

Learn to properly load a brush for effective, diverse paint application techniques. From line application to filling spaces, in smooth or textured surfaces, creating clean edges, glazing, to blending two or more colors off the brush.  Students will paint these explored techniques on sample boards, applying all of their acquired techniqes in a final class painting.  Vocabulary words will be reviewed weekly.  Ages 9 and up
Length of class - 4 weeks Meets Saturdays for 2 1/2 hours, Feb 4- Feb. 25, 2006 3:40 pm - 6:10 pm
Price of class - $48 +($15 paints/canvas fee if needed)

Painting Techniques in Oils:

Learn to properly load a brush for effective, diverse paint application techniques. From line application to filling spaces, in smooth or textured surfaces, creating clean edges, glazing, to blending two or more colors off the brush.  Students will paint these explored techniques on sample boards, applying all of their acquired techniqes in a final class painting.  Vocabulary words will be reviewed weekly. Ages 15 and up.
Length of class - 4 weeks Meets Saturdays for 2 1/2 hours, March 4 -March 25, 2006 3:40 pm - 6:10 pm

Price of class - $48 +($15 paints/canvas fee if needed)

Drawing Class II in Graphite, Charcoal, and water:

Learn to achieve a full bodied value range with graphite, charcoal and water!  Subjects will include landscapes, portraits, animals, figures, and still life and subjects of your personal interest.  Rendering and line are both discussed, however this class will concentrate on full rendering, using a simple 7-step process that will take the artist from "blocking in" the subject to the final polished piece! "Outdoor on site" timed drawings will take place, so dress for the weather! We will also work on timed gesture drawings and contour drawings.

An 11" x 14" to 14" x 18" Ringbound Sketchbook of daily drawings is required to be kept up daily throughout the eight weeks. This is a graded course. Ages 11- up

Length of class - 8 weeks  Meets Tuesdays for 2 hours, Feb. 21- April 18, 2006.  4:30-6:30 pm
Price of class - $64 +($10 materials fee if needed)

I just want to also let my visitors know that my cousin Fairydustings  is going to be on radio today or tomorrow, and it will be about her Mom, who recently passed away and her Grandma.  Who knows Delilah?  EVERYONE!!!  She is going to be on Delilah's show!  I am so excited! So keep her tuned in!