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8 WEEK
SPRING SESSION
April 14 – June 9, 2008
REGISTRATION BEGINS SATURDAY,
April 5, 2008 8:30 am
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MONDAY
M1 UNINSTRUCTED LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP: LONG POSE
Fee $60, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Uninstructed life drawing employs a nude model. Each week there will
be
one long pose. We alternate between male and female models.
Uninstructed
1:00-4:00 pm Studio 1
M2 BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING
Fee: $96 payable to City of LA, DCA
All Levels Welcome
This painting class is designed to introduce students to the basic
techniques of acrylic painting and explore traditional and modern acrylic
painting techniques. Learn about line, form, shape, volume, texture
and color, while enjoying your own creative expression. Bring canvas
and paints to the first night.
Aaron Donovan
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 1
M3 BEGINNING WHEEL-THROWING
Fee $96 payable to City of LA, DCA
Lab Donation: glazes $20 payable to BACSAC
This course is devoted solely to beginning wheel-throwing exercises
and projects. Learn the art of forming cylinders, open forms (bowls)
and glazing. Students will buy their own clay.
Livija Lipaite
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 3
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TUESDAY
T1 UNINSTRUCTED LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP : SHORT POSE
Fee $60, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Uninstructed life drawing employs a nude model. We alternate between
male and female models. 2, 3, 5, 10, 15 minute poses and one 20 minute
pose.
Uninstructed
9:30 am-12:30 pm Studio 1
T2 BEGINNING TO ADVANCED CERAMICS
Fee $96, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Lab Donation: glazes $20 payable to BACSAC
An instructed workshop for beginning to advanced students. Demonstrations
will explore both wheel and hand-building processes and relationships
between form, surface and glaze. Individual instruction. Students will
buy their own clay.
Ray Yocum
9:30am -12:30 pm Studio 3
T3 BEGINNING STONE SCULPTURE
Fee $96, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Discover the age-old secrets of this three dimensional art form.
Carve sculpture of human, animal, and abstract forms in full round
or relief.
Emphasis on content, understanding materials, use of tools, detail
work and finishing. Materials & tools bought in class. (Roughly
$100) Dodd Roth
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 1
T4 CREATIVE WRITING
Fee $96 payable to City of LA, DCA
In workshop format, this series of classes will stimulate beginning,
intermediate and advanced writers who will tap into emotions, sensations
and dreams that are often the basis of poems, fiction and memories.
We will also study the work of professional poets and fiction writers,
as well as
the value of figurative language, line breaks, persona, plot, character
and setting. Students will be given journal exercises inspired by music
and word prompts plus optional weekly assignments to encourage and
refine craft.
Carol Cellucci
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 2
T5 BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE CERAMICS HAND-BUILDING
Fee $96 payable to City of LA, DCA
Lab Donation: glazes $20 payable to BACSAC
Class will cover pinch, coil and hand-building techniques. Learn
to make slabs by hand and roller. Glaze application and decoration
included. Students will buy their own clay.
Livija Lipaite
6:30 -9:30 pm Studio 3
T6 COLLAGE/ASSEMBLAGE
Fee: $96 payable to City of LA, DCA
This class will investigate collage and assemblage as a medium.
Students will learn transfer and painting techniques, try out new
and unconventional
materials, learn color theory and elements of design, and investigate
artist’s use of collage throughout history. This is a project-based
class, although the themes and concepts are open and individual
expression is encouraged. Please bring magazines, scissors, and
a paintbrush
to the first class.
Naomi Buckley
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 4
T7 STAINED GLASS
Fee: $96 payable to City of LA, DCA
Let your creativity soar in this beginning to intermediate stained
glass class. Learn copper foil and lead methods of assembly. Special
focus will be on creativity and design. A materials list will be
provided on the first day of class.
Abdel Kebir
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 5
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WEDNESDAY
W1 UNINSTRUCTED LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP: LONG POSE
Fee $60, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Uninstructed life drawing employs a nude model. Each week there will
be one long pose. We alternate between male and female models.
Uninstructed
9:30 am-12:30 pm Studio 1
W2 BEGINNING WHEEL-THROWING
Donation $96, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Lab Donation: glazes $20 payable to BACSAC
This course is devoted solely to beginning wheel-throwing exercises
and projects. Learn the art of forming cylinders, open forms (bowls)
and glazing. Students will buy their own clay.
Evan Vieser
9:30 am-12:30 pm Studio 3
W3 CERAMICS: DECORATIVE AND FUNCTIONAL
Donation $96, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Lab Donation: glazes $20 payable to BACSAC
A clay class covering all aspects of hand-building, wheel and decorative
sculpture. Emphasis is on construction, design and glazing. Goals
include several completed projects. Learn to make slabs by hand and
roller. Glaze application and decoration included. Individual and
group instruction on all levels. . Students will buy their own clay.
Gloria Martin
1:00-4:00 pm Studio 3
W4 BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR
Donation $96, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
This class is for beginning and intermediate watercolor students
(or returning after a few years sabbatical) who wish to learn or
relearn the wonders, joys, techniques and skills of watercolor painting.
Each week the class will explore a technique such as dry application,
wet, color-mixing. Last two weeks students will be exploring on their
own what they have learned. Students will use professional tube watercolors.
Students buy their own supplies (up to $100).
Joan Kleihauer
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 1*******************************************
PLEASE NOTE:
Changes are sometimes made after the brochure is printed, for instance:
additions, deletions, code, and time changes.
W5 BEGINNING MOSAIC
Fee: $96 payable to City of LA, DCA
This fun and creative hands-on class provides instruction on cutting
and breaking of glass, tiles, dishes and construction of finished
piece. Learn and develop direct and indirect basic mosaic-making
techniques. Design and create mosaic mirrors, tabletops, stepping-stones,
etc. Students buy their own supplies.
Livija Lipaite
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 2
W6 BEGINNING TO ADVANCED CERAMICS
Fee $96, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Lab Donation $20 payable to BACSAC
This course is for beginning to advanced students. Explore new forms
through combined wheel and hand-built techniques. Plan individual
projects with aid of instructor. Students will buy their own clay.
Brian Peshek
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 3
W7 BEGINNING DRAWING
Fee: $96 payable to City of LA, DCA
All Levels Welcome
This drawing class is designed to introduce students to the basic
techniques of black and white drawing using pencil and
charcoal. It is designed to develop and expand observation and
rendering
skills. Learn about line, shape, volume, perspective and
composition. Bring
a 16”x24” pad of newsprint, a pencil, and an
eraser to the first night.
Aaron Donovan
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 4
W8 PHOTOGRAPHY
Donation $96, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
This introduction to Black and White Photography provides students
with the opportunity to capture images through various projects and
collaborations. We will develop our own film, as well as printing
and exploring various printing techniques such as sepia toning, filters,
dodging and burning, and sandwiching. The class also covers lighting,
portraiture technique, and critique. Please bring camera to first
class.
Tom Meyer
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 5
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THURSDAY
TH1 LOOM WEAVING FOR JEWELERS
Fee: $96 payable to City of LA, DCA
(Class begins Thursday, April 24)
Using small-scale, tabletop looms, learn to weave fine wire for jewelry
projects. No previous jewelry experience required.
Mary Ann Frericks
2:00-5:00 pm Studio 3
TH2 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED WATERCOLOR
Fee $96, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Prerequisite: Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor
This class is for students who have learned basic watercolor painting
skills and wish to further develop their skills and techniques. Individual
and self directed projects, group and individual critiques. Students
will use professional tube watercolors. Students buy their own supplies
(up to $100). Joan Kleihauer
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 1
TH3 HYDRAULIC PRESS FORMING AND CHASING
Fee: $96 payable to City of LA, DCA
(Class begins Thursday, April 24)
Create original designs using handmade dies and hydraulic press. Pieces
can be further detailed and enhanced with the addition of chasing.
Basic sawing, soldering and fabrication skills are required.
Mary Ann Frericks
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 3 *****************
Please check your numbered preference sheet and the class changes carefully,
before registering.
TH4 TRADITIONAL ILLUSTRATION/INDEPENDENT STUDIES
Fee $96, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Students will practice the steps of traditional illustration from start
to finish. The class will collectively read a short piece of literature,
begin thumbnail concept sketches of how to illustrate it, make rough
comps, and then
finalize the work using any favorite medium. Each assignment will take
2-3 weeks to complete IN CLASS, so students may complete up to 4 finished
illustrations (or more), working at their own pace with their own mediums.
A great chance to work on portfolio pieces! Bring to first class: a
sketchbook, pencils and pens, or other materials of choice to get started
right away.
Victoria Howard
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 4
TH5 PRINTMAKING
Fee $80, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
The class presents a range of printmaking processes: intaglio, relief,
monoprint, and transfer techniques. Students are encouraged to use
the language of printmaking for the development of imagery and expression.
A historical and contemporary overview of printmaking is shared in
the first class. Water and oil based inks are used. Instructor works
one-on-one with students. No previous printmaking experience necessary.
Laura Stickney
7:00-9:30 pm Studio 2
TH6 PHOTOGRAPHY: PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
Fee $80, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
This exciting class can work two different ways – improve your
portfolio with work critiques and darkroom printing OR work uninstructed,
printing and developing, all mentored by a professional photographer.
NOTE: Previous darkroom experience necessary. Black and White Only.
Michael Going
7:00-9:30 pm Studio 5
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FRIDAY
F1 UNINSTRUCTED LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP: LONG POSE
Fee $60, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Uninstructed life drawing employs a nude model. We alternate between
male and female models.
Uninstructed
9:30 am-12:30 pm Studio 1
F2 BEGINNING/INT. JEWELRY MAKING/METALSMITHING
Fee: $96 payable to City of LA, DCA
An overview of the basic steps and techniques of metalsmithing and
jewelry making. Sources, tools, and supplies are studied and used
(up to $80 for tools and materials.)
Joseph Fiorillo
9:30 am-12:30 pm Studio 3
F3 INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY MAKING/METALSMITHING
Fee: $96 payable to City of LA, DCA
A continuing class for students with a knowledge of jewelry making
and metalsmithing, who are interested in developing their own projects.
Sources, tools, and supplies are studied and used (up to $80 for
tools and materials.)
Joseph Fiorillo
1:00-4:00 pm Studio 3
F4 LIVE MODEL FIGURE PAINTING/OIL
Fee: $96 payable to City of LA, DCA
Fee $60, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Prerequisite: Basic Drawing Skills
All levels are welcome. This class focuses on the fundamentals of
figure painting using the technique of alla prima (a single application
of pigments). Instruction covers color mixing, the use of limited
palette with an emphasis on light and shadow. Students are encouraged
to share ongoing insights, discoveries and process. The class addresses
composition strategies and how a painting speaks.
Aaron Donovan
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 1
F5 BEGINNING JEWELRY
Fee $96, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Basics of silversmithing SAW, SOLDERING and FILE. Introduction of
tools: making of a pierced pendent, soldering skill, basic bezel
setting of stone.
Emnie Kadrie / Shelia Bolton
6:30-9:30 pm Studio 3
F6 INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE EASTERN DRUMMING
Fee: $64 payable to City of LA, DCA
Wael Kakish, the artistic director of Kan Zaman Community Ensemble,
will teach classical and folk rhythm patterns from the Middle East,
Egypt, and Gulf countries. Learn to play Darabukka (Egyptian tabla),
Rigg (fish skin tambourine) and Tar (rame drum) or bring your own.
Wael Kakish
6:30-8:30 pm Studio 4
F7 EXPLORING COMPUTER ART
Fee: $64 payable to City of LA, DCA
Using primarily the innovative Photoshop program, with a brief introduction
to Illustrator later in the session, the class will creatively explore
painting, drawing, coloring, filters, hues, and tones-all in the
digital domain of the computers of the JAC Digital Studio. Students
will also learn to manipulate photography (and to restore photographs).
This class is a good introduction to digital creation on the computer
and a good refresher to learn more. No previous experience is necessary,
although some students work on projects on their own computers at
home.
Everett Lewis
7:00-9:00 pm Studio 6
LOOK AROUND!
SPECIAL SATURDAY WORKSHOPS!
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SATURDAY
S1 BEGINNING WHEEL-THROWING
Fee $96, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Lab Donation: glazes $20 payable to BACSAC
This course is devoted solely to beginning wheel-throwing exercises
and projects. Learn the art of forming cylinders, open forms (bowls)
and glazing. Students will buy their own clay.
Evan Vieser
9:30 am-12:30 pm Studio 3
S2 BEGINNING/INT/ADV. LOOM WEAVING
Fee $96 payable to City of LA, DCA
The demonstration, presentation of traditional woven crafts, and examples
of contemporary fiber art will enable the students to choose their
own techniques and pursue individual goals. Looms are provided.
Carolyn Potter
9:30 am-12:30 pm Studio 5
S3 PLEIN AIR
Fee $96 payable to City of LA, DCA
In this oil painting class the emphasis will be on bringing the studio
into the outdoors. Study and paint the landscape using techniques that
will address basic painting issues. Some techniques we will learn and
apply are; color theory, color temperature, atmospheric perspective,
and how to create an under painting to stop time and movement. Bring
paints and canvas to first class. Individual and group critiques.
Aaron Donovan
1:00 am-4:00 pm Gallery Studio
S4 UNINSTRUCTED LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP: SHORT POSE
Fee $60, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Uninstructed life drawing employs a nude model for each session. Male
and female models are scheduled for the self-directed student. 2, 3,
5, 10, 15 minute poses and one 20 minute pose.
Uninstructed
1:00-4:00 pm Studio 1
S5 UNINSTRUCTED JEWELRY WORKSHOP
Fee $80, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Open to students in jewelry classes. This is workshop time to use the
equipment and work on your own projects with an experienced lab assistant.
Emnie Kadrie
2:00-5:00 pm Studio 3
SP ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSES
Fee: Adults: $80, Teens: $60
Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Join this exciting hands on introduction to alternative photographic
processes in a workshop environment. (All of these techniques
are very 19th century - salted paper prints, Van Dyke Brown Prints,
Cyanotypes and Albumen Prints.) Using a “kitchen cookbook” approach,
learn to create unique hand crafted images from readily available
materials and common household supplies. No previous photographic
experience
is necessary, but curiosity and a willingness to experiment are
mandatory. All materials supplied. Students pay a material fee
of $30 to the
instructor in class.
Enrico Obusan
1:30-4:00 pm Studio 2
SS1BEGINNING DRAWING FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
Fee $48 payable to City of LA, DCA
Learn drawing skills while enjoying park views and landscapes. Explore
pencil, charcoal and pastel techniques. Work on a variety of textured
papers. Capture effects of light, shadow and perspective. Bring a pencil
and paper to the first class.
Aaron Donovan
9:30-11:00 am Gallery Studio
SS2BEGINNING DRAWING FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
Fee $48 payable to City of LA, DCA
Learn drawing skills while enjoying park views and landscapes. Explore
pencil, charcoal and pastel techniques. Work on a variety of textured
papers. Capture effects of light, shadow and perspective. Bring a pencil
and paper to the first class.
Aaron Donovan
11:00 am-12:30 pm Gallery Studio
SS3 EXPLORING COMPUTER ART FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
ADULTS: Fee $64 Teens 15 +: Fee $48 payable to City of LA, DCA
Primarily exploring the innovative Photoshop program, with a brief
introduction to Illustrator later in the session, the class will creatively
explore painting, drawing, coloring, filters, hues, and tones-all in
the digital domain of the computers of the JAC Digital Studio. Students
will also learn to manipulate photography (and to restore photographs).
This class is a good introduction to digital creation on the computer
and a good refresher to learn more. No previous experience is necessary,
although some students work on projects on their own computers at home.
Aaron Donovan
2:00 -4:00 pm Studio 6
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
at the Barnsdall Art Center
Sponsored by BACSAC
S6 April 19 & 26, 2008
PRECIOUS METAL CLAY WITH COLORFUL EPOXY /RESIN
Fee $50, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
In this two-day workshop students will learn to create rings and pendants
using Precious Metal Clay. The following techniques will be demonstrated:
Fast firing using PMC3, polishing, oxidizing, epoxy/resin, simple wire
wrapping and mold making. No experience necessary. Material list given
at registration.
Melody Cooper
9:30 am -12:30 pm Gallery Studio
S7 May 10, 2008
A DAY AT DESCANSO GARDENS:
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Fee $35, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Admission to the gardens: Senior/Students $ 5.00
Learn the basics of quick sketch landscape painting. Composition, color,
wash, dry and wet techniques will be discussed. Bring water, sunscreen,
hat, watercolor easel (only if you have one) low beach folding chair,
watercolors, sharpie pen, pencil, eraser, watercolor block (3-5 pages),
brushes, water containers. We will paint from 12:00-3:30pm with critique
from 3:30-4:00pm.
Joan Kleihauer
12:00-4:00 pm Descanso Gardens
S8 March 8, 2008
LLANDSCAPE SKETCHING AT HUNTINGTON GARDENS
Fee $35, Lab Donation $5 all payable to BACSAC
Admission to the museum: Adults $15.00, Seniors $12.00 (age 65+), Students
$ 10.00 (age 12-18 or with full-time I.D.)
Learn the basics of quick sketch landscape drawing, by using, pens, color
pencils, watercolor pencils, and wash. Bring sketchbook, watercolor pencils,
drawing pencils, sharpie ink pens, eraser, small plastic water container
and a brush.
Joan Kleihauer
12:00-3:30 pm Huntington Gardens
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BACSAC SPECIAL EVENTS
BARNSDALL ART CENTER GALLERY
The Junior Arts Center Gallery Presents
JUNIOR ARTS CENTER
Culmination
Exhibit & Performance
March 15 – April 30, 2008
Reception: March 15 4:00-6:00BARNSDALL ART CENTER
Student Show
May 17 – June 30, 2008
Reception: May 17 4:00-6:00
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BACSAC
ART SHOWS and SALES
SELL YOUR WORK AT OUR ART FAIRS!
Contact us for
more info!
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SCHOLARSHIP
INFORMATION can be obtained HERE.
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This effort is brought to you by GORDY GRUNDY |
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