I
will be offering classes again in the Summertime, 2006. Please
contact me if you are interested for more information. dihughes@oct.net
Most classes will be groups of 4. Family discounts for 3 or more are
available. Scheduling for student convenience.
Calligraphy
I and II and III — Recommended for students 14 +. Pens
not included, but other supplies are. Felt tip pens will be available
to start.
- Calligraphy
I will include the basic lower case alphabet and capitals for
either Italics, Early Gothic, or Carolingian and basic borders
and page layout. 8 classes -- $96 ($12 per class per person)
- Calligraphy
II will include more borders, drawn capitals (versals), and other
decorative techniques and more complicated page layouts. 2-4 classes
($12 per class per person)
- Calligraphy
III will include illumination (use of gold and silver), construction
of vine borders and other complex leaf decorations as used in
Gothic and early Renaissance manuscripts. ($12 per class per person)
Drawing —
Each class will
be designed for the particular group of students and their experience.
Beginning classes will learn to draw from looking at the world around
us. They will follow the example of the great masters of art such
as Da Vinci, Durer, Rembrandt, and Watteau learning to use line with
sensitive descriptive ability. (4 class blocks $48/student)
Watercolor
I and II —
Drawing /
Watercolor —
Variety
— may include drawing, painting, bisque ceramic painting, handbuilt
clay, puppets, origami and more. Plans for particular classes will
be made to suit each group. This class is especially recommended
for younger students and those who would like to try a number of
different mediums. (4 class blocks $48/student)
Flower arranging,
fresh and/or permanent — Ages 15+
- Fresh flower
classes will be 3 consecutive days, to include two evenings of
1 1/2 hours of demonstration and instruction on Thursday and Friday
evenings and 2 hours of practical on Saturday morning. At that
time students will use the flowers provided (and others if they
wish) to create their own fresh arrangement to take home.
- Silk - or
permanent - flower arranging classes will also include 3 hours
of demonstration and instruction and 2 hours of practical. Students
will be able to purchase flowers from me or elsewhere to use in
their piece to take home. I will provide supplies - foam, wire,
tape, etc.
Oil Painting
- The first class will include two half days; one of demonstration
and instruction, and the other practical. Students will need a portable
easle, and their own supplies.
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