Art Classes July 11, 2011

Art Classes July /August 2011 Schedule
Instructor: Susan Bettencourt www.susanbettencourt.com
Fine Art Classes
Students learn different methods of drawing, and painting and of composition; the class also explores the use of texture, perspective and color theory to create finished works of art. Subjects include plants, animals, people and how to incorporate them in a background. All projects use professional-quality art materials, some of the materials to be used will be gouache, water-soluble pastels and fine art drawing pencils. Class tuition for the 8-week class is $160.00 plus a supply fee of $35. Total of $195.00 the 4-week class is $80.00 plus a supply fee of $18. Total of $98.00
Fine Art class: July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
(Pick any 4 or 8 days listed)
First to Fourth Grade
☐ Monday 3:30 to 4:30 First to Fourth Grade 8-week class $195.00
☐ Monday 3:30 to 4:30 First to Fourth Grade 4-week class $98.00
Grades 5 and up
☐ Monday 4:45 to 5:45 Grades 5 and up 8-week class $195.00
☐ Monday 4:45 to 5:45 Grades 5 and up 4-week class $98.00
☐ Tuesday 4:45 to 5:45 Grades 5 and up 8-week class $195.00
☐ Tuesday 4:45 to 5:45 Grades 5 and up 4-week class $98.00
Adult/teen drawing/painting
☐ Monday 6:30 to 7:30 Drawing/painting class for adults and teens 8-week class $195.00
☐ Monday 6:30 to 7:30 Drawing/painting class for adults and teens 4-week class $98.00

4-week Pet Portrait Class
This class is focused on capturing the character of you pet in a painting or drawing. Students are welcome to work in any art media they wish to use, the classroom is carpeted so please no oil paint, but anything else is fine. I suggest using acrylic for most pets it dries quickly and is the easiest paint to show texture. In the past I have used acrylic, watercolor, pastel and pencil for pet portraits with great success.
Four-week class Cost $79 No supply fee:
Students need to bring in art materials for the project as well as a photograph of the pet. Please register in advance for advice and tips on photographing your pet.
☐ Adult/teen - Thursdays 7:00 to 9:00 pm Class meets July 14, 21, 28 and August 4th

4-week Acrylic Painting Class
This course will focus on the fundamentals of using artist acrylic paint. Class size is limited to allow for individual instruction each student will work on projects of choice.
Four-week class Cost $79 No supply fee:
Students need to bring in art materials for the project. Please register in advance for supply list
☐ Adult/teen - Thursdays 2:30 to 4:30 pm July 14, 21, 28 and August 4th Location TBA
☐ Senior Acrylic Painting Tuesday 1:30 to 3:30 $70 July 12, 19, 24, and August 2

Drawing
Working from still life, photographs and independent ideas, students will be introduced to drawing fundamentals and techniques including elements of line, composition, proportion, perspective, volume, light and shadow, value and texture. Students will learn how to record what they observe and the various ways in which the elements, principles of design and composition can be used to create an expressive work of art.
4-week class $48 No supply fee: Students need to bring in art materials for the project. Please register in advance for supply list.
☐ Adult / teen Mondays 12:15 to 1:15pm July 18, 25, August 1, 8
☐ Senior Drawing Tuesday 10:30 to 11:30 $40 July 12, 19, 24, and August 2

Mosaic Class Location for this class is the Fremont home studio
The class will focus on learning about the materials and the techniques that will be used to design and create your own project. Some of the techniques covered include, cutting glass for mosaic, controlling ceramic breaks, and how to prep the objects for mosaic
4-week two hour class $79 plus a supply fee of $5. Total of $84.00
Tile adhesive and grout for the first project supplied but students need to bring some art materials for the project. Please register in advance for supply list. This class meets at my home studio in Fremont. August 11, 18, 25, September 1
☐ Thursdays 2:30 to 4:30 pm Mosaic Class

Art Classes for Seniors: Senior discount of 10% is available for anyone over 55 on the class fee. (Adult art classes only and does not include any discount on the materials fee.)