Studio Art Program—Adult Classes

2D Studio: Fun with Drawing and Painting
Roe Murray| Mondays, September 27 – November 29 (10 weeks)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | $250 Members/$275 Non-Members
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Are you new to drawing or just wishing to brush up on your skill?  Students will enjoy this non-threatening environment, exploring a variety of subjects and mediums including charcoal, conte, and graphite. Plan to have fun – you will be surprised at your own artistic accomplishments! Click here for the supply list. (B)(I)

Plein Air Landscape Painting
David Lee Jones | Mondays, September 13 – November 15 (10 weeks)
9:00 a.m. – noon | $250 Members/$275 Non-Members
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This is an outdoor landscape painting class open to all painters regardless of experience, from the novice who would like some help getting started to the more experienced painter who perhaps needs a fresh eye and a new approach. Come out in the fresh air and immerse yourself in Landscape Painting. First class meets at the Museum, with subsequent classes meeting on location. Click here for the supply list. (B)(I)(A)

Beginning Watercolor
Cynthia Swanson | Mondays, September 13 – November 15 (10 weeks)
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | $210 Members/$235 Non-Members
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This course is designed to provide students with a foundation in watercolor painting. Students will learn how to handle watercolors, prepare a palette, and basic application techniques including washes and blending. Techniques will be demonstrated by the instructor and students will follow along. Click here for the supply list. (B)

Mixed Media
Amanda Kamen | Mondays, September 13 – November 15 (10 weeks)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | $250 Members/$275 Non-Members
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Using traditional and nontraditional materials and techniques, this class will explore the boundaries between drawing, painting, and collage. Students will experiment with a variety of materials including graphite pencil, colored pencil, ink, watercolor, gouache, and/or found materials. Click here for the supply list. (B)(I)

Painting
John Sevcik | Tuesdays, September 14 – November 16 (10 weeks)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | $275 Members/$300 Non-Members (price includes model fee)
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This class is a good basic course for beginners as well as experienced painters in acrylic or oil painting. Classes include informative visits to the Museum’s collection. Students will receive individual instruction tailored to their own particular needs and interests. Students will proceed from still life to working from the human figure. Click here for the supply list. (B)(I)

Drawing
John Sevcik | Tuesdays, September 14 – November 16 (10 weeks)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | $275 Members/$300 Non-Members (price includes model fee)
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Drawing is a learned skill, not an inherited talent. Gesture, contour, measured proportion, form, and quality of line will be emphasized. Working from life is the basis of this course, but individual expression is the goal. Students will proceed from still life to working from the human figure. Click here for the supply list. (B)(I)

Introduction to Watercolor
Wendy Hatch | Tuesdays, September 14 – November 16 (10 weeks)
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | $250 Members/$275 Non-Members
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This introductory/intermediate watercolor class is designed to provide students with all the necessary skills to take command of their watercolor painting. The class will cover materials, composition, and a one-two-three layering technique that keeps watercolors fresh and airy. Classic paint application methods like wet-on-wet, using resists, and employing other additives round out the techniques demonstrated. This course is fun, relaxed, and welcoming. Click here for the supply list. (B)(I)

Drawing, Interpretation & Translation
Al Staszesky | Wednesdays, September 15 – November 17 (10 weeks)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | $250 Members/$275 Non-Members
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See how adjusting details and parts in works of art can change your composition.  Using the Museum’s galleries as a resource, students will learn how to reinterpret what they see in existing works of art and translate their vision into their own work. Drawing, balance and composition will be discussed and individual creativity is encouraged. Click here for the supply list. (B)(I)(A)

Drawing and Painting
Eo Omwake | Wednesdays, September 15 – November 17 (10 weeks)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | $250 Members/$275 Non-Members
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This ongoing class offers a clear and step-by-step approach to making art. Students will progress according to their own interests and needs from the beginning level to the advanced level. Students of all skill levels and styles will work together. Some critique sessions, lectures on art history, and discussions about art theory will take place during class. Click here for the supply list. (B)(I)(A)

Drawing and Painting
Eo Omwake | Wednesdays, September 15 – November 17 (10 weeks)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | $250 Members/$275 Non-Members
Members Registration | Non-Members Registration

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Color, Composition and Beyond: Painting from Life
Al Staszesky | Thursdays, September 16 – November 18 (10 weeks)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $275 Members/$300 Non-Members (price includes model fees)
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Learn to paint the color your eye sees; not the color your brain knows. Enjoy the simplicity of an eight-color palette, one brush, and the search for color. Class will focus on painting the figure and still lifes. Drawing and composition are discussed and individual creativity is encouraged. Click here for the supply list. (B)(I)(A)

Painting All Aspects of Water
Cynthia Swanson | Thursdays, September 16 – November 18 (10 weeks)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | $250 Members/$275 Non-Members
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In this class, students will focus on water as the main subject in their paintings and learn how to achieve the look of natural water forms through exploring a variety of painting techniques and applications. Students will learn to create a still creek with reflections, a woodland creek in motion, wet streets, mud puddles, rivers, and oceans. Students must have completed a beginning painting or watercolor class. Click here for the supply list. (I)(A)

Modeling & Drawing the Figure: From Clay to 2D Media
Bennett Siegel | Thursdays, September 16 – November 18 (10 weeks)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | $300 Members/$325 Non-Members (price includes model fees)
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Explore two and three dimensional figure composition through observation of gesture, structure, balance and proportion while working from a live model. Directly building figurative form in soft clay informs all the essential aspects of drawing and painting. In this class you will experience how developing each skill enhances the other. The path toward building solid drawing skills will include exploring the nude in clay. Students will continue to explore two dimensional figure compositions through drawing and painting. Clay materials available for purchase in class. Click here for the supply list. (B)(I)(A)

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Open Figure Drawing Studio
Non-instructional | 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
(September 20, October 4, 18, November 1, 15, December 6)
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | $5 per session, pay at the door, no reservations (cash or check only)

Whether you are experienced at drawing the human figure or just beginning, this open studio is a great way to work from a live model. Located in the Education Wing, this program offers busy individuals an opportunity to take time for themselves and be creative. All drawing media is welcome – bring your choice of pencils, charcoal, pastels, and paper. Open Figure Drawing Studio will not be offered the first Monday in September and the third Monday in December in observation of the holidays. (B)(I)(A)

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The Joy of Clay
Jacqueline Jrolf | Mondays, September 13 – November 29 (12 weeks)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | $300 Members/$325 Non-Members
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Make it, don’t buy it! Learn how to create decorative accents for your home out of clay and create great gifts to give. Basic techniques of construction include soft and hard slab, pinch, coil and core modeling. Colorful slips and glazes will make each piece truly sing! Materials available for purchase in class. (B)(I)(A)

Pottery for Plant Lovers
Jacqueline Jrolf | Tuesdays, September 14 – December 7 (12 weeks; no class November 23)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | $300 Members/$325 Non-Members
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No experience is necessary – just a love for plants! Join fellow plant lovers for this fun and relaxing class!  Students will make tulip vases, flower bricks, indoor containers and outdoor planters while taking the specific needs of specific plants into consideration.  All levels are welcome! Materials available for purchase in class. (B)(I)(A)

Pottery
Charlie Metzger | Tuesdays, September 14 – December 7 (12 weeks; no class November 23)
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | $300 Members/$325 Non-Members
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Come enjoy the pleasures of making your own useful pots. Students will explore techniques for forming clay both by hand and on the potter’s wheel into beautiful pottery. No experience is needed, but all levels will find challenge and support in this open and friendly class. Materials available for purchase in class. (B)(I)(A)

Pottery on the Wheel
Jacqueline Jrolf | Wednesdays, September 15 – December 8 (12 weeks; no class November 24)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | $300 Members/$325 Non-Members
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Learn how to make fabulous vases, cups, bowls and plates on the pottery wheel. Gentle instruction will guide students from beginner to advanced levels. This informative class is a fun way to learn about pottery and advance your techniques and understanding of the material.  Materials available for purchase in class. (B)(I)

Contemporary Redware
Charlie Metzger | Wednesdays, September 15 – December 15
(12 weeks; no class November 24 & December 1)
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | $300 Members/$325 Non-Members
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Explore a modern take on this most classic of American pottery forms. Students will learn decorating techniques using red earthenware and colored clay slips as a way to make fresh, contemporary pottery. Some experience working with clay is helpful but not necessary. Materials available for purchase in class. (B)(I)(A)

Cup Creations: From Sake to Latte
Jacqueline Jrolf | Thursdays, September 16 – December 9 (12 weeks; no class November 25)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | $300 Members/$325 Non-Members
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Cup lovers unite! This class will focus on the form and function of the cup through hand-building and wheel throwing techniques. This fun filled class will investigate the functional and sculptural possibilities of this iconic object. All levels welcome. Materials available for purchase in class. (B)(I)(A)

Pottery
Charlie Metzger | Thursdays, September 16 – December 16
(12 weeks; no class November 25 & December 2)
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | $300 Members/$325 Non-Members
Members Registration | Non-Members Registration

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Pottery
Charlie Metzger | Saturdays, September 11 – December 11
(12 weeks; no class September 18 & November 27)
9:00 a.m. – noon | $300 Members/$325 Non-Members
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Walk-in Ceramic Open Studio                                
Monitor: Meghan Townsend | Mondays, September 13 – November 29 (12 weeks)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | $15 per session, pay at the door, no reservations
(space is limited, first come, first serve) (cash or check only)

Students will work independently and use studio time to practice techniques, begin new projects, and complete projects started in other classes. There will be no instruction.  Participants must be enrolled as a student in a Fall 2010 class or other Open Studios at the Museum to utilize this session. Space is limited. First come, first serve.

Walk-in Ceramic Open Studio                                
Monitor: Martha Worden | Friday, September 17 – December 10
(12 weeks; no class November 26)
9:00 a.m. – noon | $15 per session, pay at the door, no reservations
(space is limited, first come, first serve) (cash or check only)

See above for description.

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Tuition for metalsmithing classes reflects the cost of metals.

Metal Clays: Contrast & Color
Denise Pettit & Nancy Wambach | Tuesdays, September 14 – November 16 (10 weeks)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | $285 Members/$310 Non Members (price includes lab fee)
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Ancient metals meet new technology - fine particles of metal combined with a binder and moisture allow you to shape metal jewelry with clay techniques! Silver clay will be the basic medium and copper or bronze metal will be explored. In addition to the contrast of two metals, color for jewelry pieces will be introduced with the use of polymer clay, resin and dichroic glass. Supplies available for purchase on the first day of class. (B)(I)(A)

Beginning Jewelry Making
Maggi De Baecke | Wednesdays, September 15 – November 17 (10 weeks)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | $285 Members/$310 Non-Members (price includes lab fee)
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Students will learn the fundamentals of jewelry making: sawing, filing, soldering, and polishing. They will learn how to use tools and machinery, as well as how to design a piece of jewelry, create surface decoration, set stones, and use different kinds of metal. In this class, students will make a ring, pin or pendant, earrings, and bracelet. Basic supplies will be provided; extra materials will be discussed in class. (B)

Small Sculpture/Wearable Art
Maggi DeBaecke | Wednesdays, September 15 – November 17 (10 weeks)
1:00 p.m. –  4:00 p.m. | $285 Members/$310 Non-Members (price includes lab fee)
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In this intermediate class, students will create three-dimensional sculptures, totems, or objects that can be worn, displayed, or both. Fabrication, hollow construction, cold joining, fold forming are just a few of the techniques covered in this session. The most important things you can bring to the class are your imagination and a sense of fun. Basic supplies will be provided; extra materials will be discussed in class. (I)

Beginning Jewelry Making
Kristin Landon | Wednesdays, September 15 – November 17 (10 weeks)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | $285 Members/$310 Non-Members (price includes lab fee)
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Beyond Beginner Jewelry Making
Maggi DeBaecke | Thursdays, September 16 – November 18 (10 weeks)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | $285 Members/$310 Non-Members (price includes lab fee)
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This class is designed for students who have completed beginning or intermediate jewelry making classes. In this session students will learn more advanced techniques and build on those already learned. Basic supplies will be provided; extra materials will be discussed in class. (I)(A)

Handmade Chain & Pendant
Caryn L. Hetherston | Thursdays, September 16 – November 18 (10 weeks)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | $285 Members/$310 Non-Members (price includes lab fee)
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In this intermediate class students will construct their own handmade chain and pendant.  Students will first learn how to make a fine silver, loop-in-loop chain; an ancient Greek and Roman technique used to create strong chains. During the second half of this course, students will make a pendant to go with the chain. Fabricating and stone setting will be used for this project. Soldering skills necessary. Basic supplies will be provided; extra materials will be discussed in class. (I)

Intermediate Jewelry Making
Caryn L. Hetherston | Thursdays, September 16 – November 18 (10 weeks)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | $285 Members/$310 Non-Members (price includes lab fee)
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This class will build on the jewelry making skills that students have learned in Beginning Jewelry Making. Students will work at their own pace, having the opportunity to emboss, chase, fabricate metal, and explore other surface decoration techniques. Students will also have the option to make laminate metal sheets from scrap, make stone settings and work on perfecting jewelry. This class will be less structured to allow students to explore areas of their interest. Basic supplies will be provided; extra materials will be discussed in class. (I)

Making a Milagro!
Marthe Roberts/Shea | Fridays, September 17 – November 19 (10 weeks)
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | $285 Members/$310 Non-Members (price includes lab fee)
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Milagros are folk charms traditionally used for healing purposes and as offerings in Mexico, Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and the southern United States. Milagros come in a variety of shapes and dimensions and are fabricated from many different materials such as tin, copper, silver, gold, bone or wax. This class will explore a brief history of Milagros and focus on metalworking and forming techniques for students to make their own Milagros. Knowledge of sawing, filing and soldering is required. Basic supplies will be provided; extra materials will be discussed in class. (I)(A)

Trinket Boxes
Marthe Roberts/Shea | Fridays, September 17 – November 19 (10 weeks)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | $285 Members/$310 Non-Members (price includes lab fee)
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Trinket boxes are tiny boxes usually made of metal, which can hold a couple pieces of your favorite jewelry. They are typically embellished with set stones or decorative metal work and can have hinged or interlocking lids, latches, and even tiny legs or feet.  In this class, students will learn basic box construction and some metal forming techniques. After the boxes are constructed, students can further embellish them by adding set stones or metal designs.  Knowledge of sawing, filing and soldering is required.  Basic supplies will be provided; extra materials will be discussed in class. (I)(A)

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Metalsmithing Open Studio
Monitor: Kristin Landon | Mondays, September 13 – November 15 (10 weeks)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | $180 Members/ $205 Non-Members (price includes lab fee)
Members Registration | Non-Members Registration

This is an opportunity for experienced jewelry students to work in the Museum’s metals studio. A studio monitor will be present for safety and studio maintenance. This is not an instructed class. Students must have completed Beginning and Intermediate levels of Jewelry Making at the Delaware Art Museum, been approved by a Delaware Art Museum Instructor, or be able to verify equivalent courses taken at another institution. (I)(A)

Metalsmithing Open Studio
Monitor: Traci Parman | Tuesdays, September 14 – November 16 (10 weeks)
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | $180 Members/$205 Non-Members (price includes lab fee)
Members Registration | Non-Members Registration

See above for description.

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Photography
Kathleen Buckalew | Mondays, September 13 – November 15 (10 weeks)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | $250 Members/$275 Non-Members
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All levels of photographers are welcome! Learn how to become a better photographer with your own camera. This class will focus on developing fundamental technical skills for digital cameras. Basics such as how to determine a proper exposure, use of depth of field, and what goes into a well composed image will be covered. The first half of the class term will concentrate on developing technical skills with the second half shifting to creating photographs for personal expression. Access to a computer and printer is needed. An SLR digital camera is preferred, or a digital camera with multiple program modes. (B)(I)

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The Art of Making Books
Mary Elizabeth Nelson | Sundays, October 10 and 17 (2 day workshop)
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | $125 Members/$150 Non-Members
(price includes lab fee and some supplies provided by the instructor)
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Create a one of a kind book to tell a story or house a collection of quotes or poems. This dynamic workshop will focus on a variety of bookmaking techniques including book construction and making your own decorative paper. Students will learn about box and pop-up structures; folding and sewing; paste paint papers; suminagashi marbling; and various watercolor techniques. Projects explored will range from simple to complex.  Useful one-sheet paper structures and projects will round out the class. Some previous experience is helpful, but not necessary. Click here for the supply list. (B)(I)(A)

Creative Letterpress/Lead Graffiti
Individual one-day workshops
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | $95 Members/$120 Non-Members
(Tuition credit may not be applied; workshop to be held at Lead Graffiti’s studio in Newark, DE)

Session 1: Saturday, October 9: Members Registration | Non-Members Registration
Session 2: Saturday, November 13: Members Registration | Non-Members Registration
Session 3: Saturday, December 11: Members Registration | Non-Members Registration

Inspired by letterpress prints and books in the Delaware Art Museum’s fall exhibition Leonard Baskin: Art from the Gift of Alfred Appel, Jr., the Museum has teamed up with Lead Graffiti in Newark, Delaware to offer a workshop that introduces students to the letterpress process through collaborating on a small book combining the students’ favorite poetry. In this workshop, participants will learn about a variety of letterpresses and then work with handset metal and wood type to design one page of a small book using their favorite line of poetry as the subject.  Through a creative combination of folding and tearing, each participant will produce one complete accordion-fold book that includes each participant’s page and a cover.  In addition, everyone will receive the materials to produce another two books, which can be completed later. 

Come with your favorite poem for inspiration. All necessary materials are provided.  Dress comfortably in work clothing for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. A light lunch and snack is included. Further information and directions will be e-mailed to registered students.  Space is limited to six people per session. First come, first serve. Please specify preferred session. (B)(I)(A)

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