POTTERY

Ceramics Pot or Vase Workshop

Jenny Steele
Learn hand building and glazing techniques to create your own clay pot or clay vase. The first class we will be designing and building, and the second class we will be glazing. After the pot or vase is fired it will be fully functional and ready for you to plant flowers, or give as a special gift.

Sat, May 19-26, 9 a.m.-noon, 2 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1193S01-80833      $69, $15 material fee to instructor

Summer Pottery Workshop

Jenny Steele
In a small class environment, learn the basics of hand building while designing and creating a pottery piece of your choice. Then learn how to glaze the projects. Leave with a piece of original pottery to decorate your home.

Sat, June 2-16, 9 a.m.-noon, 3 wks     Littleton Campus
ARCR 1194M01-58799      $79, $25 material fee to instructor

Ceramics Sculpture Workshop

Jenny Steele
In a small class environment, learn to create ceramic sculpture inspired by summer plant life. Create realistic flower petals, leaves, fruit, or anything you can imagine with clay. You will glaze each piece to create a finished sculpture ready to bring home.

Sat July 14-28, 9 a.m.-noon, 3 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1191M01-58800      $79, $25 material fee to instructor

PAINTING

Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Oil Painting

Valorie Snyder
If you have ever felt lost or frustrated in a painting class, you will find it is very different here. Valorie has developed a comprehensive curriculum, providing basic information frequently overlooked in many art classes. Learn about the various types of brushes, how to apply paint, classic painting techniques and color theory. Choose your subjects as you complete assigned exercises and progress at your own pace. If you have painted before, continue from wherever you are in your progress without repeating exercise already completed. Build on what you know and fill in information you may have missed in previous art classes. The class includes lectures, notes, demonstrations, and individual help.

This class requires the use of non-toxic Turpenoid Natural, rather than turpentine or other dangerous solvents.Supply list. For Valorie's class, check her blog at www.valoriesnyderart.blogspot.com.

Thu, June 14-July 19, 2-5 p.m., 6 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1061M01-58215     $129

Thu, June 14-July 19, 6-9 p.m., 6 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1061M02-58216      $129

Oil Painting All Levels

Marilyn Cassidy
Beginners through advanced students are welcome in this comprehensive oil painting class. Marilyn will cover using the elements of design while walking you through the steps for a completed oil painting. Marilyn uses the old master methods of studio painting. We will incorporate design, composition value study and color theory. Use of tools and palette plus other tips for taking care of your supplies are also taught. This is not a drawing class so students will be allowed to transfer their ideas from resources they bring to class. Every student works individually to develop their own original works. Supply list.

Wed, June 27-Aug 8*, 6-9 p.m., 6 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1086M01-58574     $129

Exploring Acrylics

Joy Schultz
Explore mixing and layering colors, brushwork, various surfaces, and many possible techniques such as opaque, broken color, impasto, knife painting, texturing, tonal under painting, glazing, and wet on wet. Bring photos you have to work from. No experience necessary. Supply list-Schultz,

Mon, June 11-July 16, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 6 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1109M01-58575      $129

Beginning Watercolor

Joy Schultz/Marilyn Cassidy
Learn the techniques used in watercolor painting: drawing, color wheel, mixing colors, types of papers, wet on wet, dry brush, spatter, negative painting, experimental scrapings, layered, etc. to give you a working knowledge of the medium. Supply list-Schultz.  Supply list-Cassidy.  Bring a drop cloth.

Wed, May 16-June 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 6 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1110S02-80560      $129 (Cassidy)

Tue, June 12-July 17, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 6 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1110M01-58577      $129   (Schultz)

MIXED MEDIA

A Dip Into Art

Joy Schultz
This is your chance to try 6 different media each week including charcoal, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and pen and ink. Discover the fun of each technique. A demonstration of various techniques is given as well as the basic elements of art such as composition, value, and color. No experience is necessary. Bring a drop cloth. Material fee includes all you will need.

Thu, May 17-June 21, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 6wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1099S01-80384      $129, $24 material fee to instructor

Mon, Jul 23-Aug 20, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 5 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1099M01-58576      $119, $24 material fee to instructor

Visual Journaling

Joy Schultz
Explore ideas and exercises to stir your creative juices and shake you out of your comfort zone. Observe, listen, collect, reflect upon, express, celebrate, and enrich your life using the vehicles of drawing and writing. Experiment with pencil, ink, paint, collage, and photographs. Bring a drop cloth. All levels welcome. A materials list is posted on the web site arapahoe.edu/communityed. Supply List.

Fri, May 25-June 8, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 3 wks       Littleton Campus
ARCR 1067S01-80827      $99

DRAWING

You Can Draw!

Brian Brennan
Discover how to draw anything you see! This is a great class for beginners with little or no experience. Explore line, texture, tone as you learn how to draw observationally. Discover the secrets behind perspective, shape, shading and composition. Learn the techniques of “recording” images from your vision onto paper or canvas! Bring paper and 2B drawing pencil to the first class at which time a full materials list will be provided.

Thu, June 7-28, 6:30-9 p.m.,4 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1101M01-58223      $119

Jumpstart Your Sketching

Joy Schultz
Learn about and try fun exercises and techniques to help you capture impressions, inspirations, and experiences quickly and enjoyably. Improve your observation and recognition skills and add spontaneity and freedom to your creative expression. Practice fresh, fast sketching, not detailed finished drawings. Bring a sketch book, 9B woodless pencil, stump (blending tool), kneaded eraser, pencil sharpener, and tracing paper.

Tue, July 24-Aug 21, 1:30-4 p.m., 5 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1117M01-58256      $119

ILLUMINATIONS

Advanced Calligraphy and Illuminations

Evette Goldstein
Learn the ancient art of Illuminations. You need not be an artist to learn the basics of Illumination. Illuminations can be used to enhance quotes and poems written in calligraphy or as “stand alone” framed art work. Basic calligraphy skills are helpful. Go to arapahoe.edu/communityed.  Supply List. Please bring all supplies the first night of class. *No class May 16.

Wed, May 2-June 6*, 6-8 p.m., 5 wks      Littleton Campus  Class closed
ARCR 1114S01-80837      $89

Beginning and Continuing Calligraphy

Evette Goldstein
Learn the art of beautiful writing. Discover the joy of self-expression through this ancient art form. You need not be an artist to become a calligrapher. Learn Chancery Italic Calligraphy. *If you are left handed, the material fee will be $6 more and you will need to notify the office upon registration in order that your materials may be ordered in time for the course start date. *No class July 27.

Wed, July 18-Aug 15 6-8 p.m., 5 wks     Littleton Campus
ARCR 1104M01-58578     $99, $30 material fee to instructor

SEWING

Sewing for Beginners or as a Refresher

June Greiman
Is your sewing machine gathering dust because you don’t remember how to use it or you never really learned how? Learn the basics while using a pattern, selecting appropriate material, and constructing an easy project. Bring your machine, enthusiasm and the required equipment and supplies the first night. Supply list.

Wed, July 19-Aug 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 4 wks     Littleton Campus
ARCR 1127M01-58580      $79

GLASS BLOWING

The workshops are offered under the expert instruction of Agnes Sanchez. Please note that you must be 18 or older or receive permission from the instructor to enroll. Wear natural fiber clothing (cotton) that covers the body, closed shoes and sunglasses. Questions? Contact the instructor at 303.399.4066 or agnesofglass@gmail.com. All classes are held at Agnes of Glass Studio/Gallery, located at 2717 East 40th Ave, Denver. A map will be mailed to you.

Elite Glass Blowing In One Day: Experience It. Immerse yourself in the fascinating and exciting art form of glass blowing. In this hands-on workshop, learn the fundamentals on health and safety in the studio, how to manipulate and work molten glass on a blow pipe and punty rod and use specific tools to create your own masterpieces to take home. You will receive individual guidance in making a paperweight and blown shot glass.

Friday Night Glass Blowing-Extended

The infinite uses of glass and fire have always been a fascination to people all over the world. This hands-on workshop offers you the physical handling of the glass as well as gaining working knowledge of the principles behind glass blowing. Through the use of unique and proven teaching techniques, emphasis will be placed on increased working temperature, bubble set-up and teamwork. Experience making solid free-form shapes and basic blown forms and color formation.

Fri, May 11-25, 5:30-9 p.m., 3 wks
ARCR 1157S01-80535      $300, $125 material fee to instructor

WOOD CRAFTS

Beginning Wood Carving

Jack Bayman
By carving wildlife such as birds, animals, fish, etc. learn the steps of woodcarving including roughing out, relieving, texturing, painting and mounting. Selection of wood and tools will be covered. Depending on your project, material fee will vary. Bring a drop cloth. *No class July 4.

Wed, June 6-Aug 1*, 6:30-9 p.m., 8 wks    Littleton Campus
ARCR 1055M01-58227     $134, $20-$30 material fee to instructor