Art Workshops and Ongoing Classes
Bronze Workshop - Begins September 2
Learn and implement the multiple-stages of foundry processes in the creation of your own bronze sculpture.
Instructor: Alan Osborne (916) 444-2787;Tuition: $300 (Returning Students - $200) Material Fee: $100. This includes the use of Foundry equipment and costs of all materials wax, shell, etc.), exclusive of bronze; Dates: 9 sessions beginning Thursday September 2, 2010; Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Check for class space openings.
Sculpture ~ Figures & Heads in Clay
Instructor demonstrates and guides artists to sculpting the human figure and partial figures in the Classical style, 6 - 12” tall in clay, or as a portrait of a human head, referencing figure casts, artists’ drawings, or from live models.
Instructor: Martha Esch (916) 776-1000; Materials fee $25; Tuition:$60/monthly; Days/Time: Tuesdays, ongoing 6 -7:30 p.m.
Still Life Painting
Artists bring their own supplies and choice of mediums to paint dramatically-lit scenes of fruit, vases, casts and other traditional subjects. Instructor gives demonstrations, guidance and constructive critiques.
Instructor: Martha Esch(916) 776-1000; Materials fee: $5 - $20 (optional); Tuition: $80/monthly; Days/Times: Mondays, ongoing 6 – 8 p.m.
Figure Drawing & Painting
Demonstrations and guidance given in painting and drawing costumed and draped live models. Drawing with pencil, conte and charcoal, and painting in mediums of choice. Artists bring their own supplies. Some easels are available.
Instructor: Martha Esch (916) 776-1000 Materials fee: $5 - $20 (optional); Tuition: $80/monthly; Day/Time: Mondays, ongoing 6 – 8 p.m.
Open Session Drawing & Painting
Live costumed or draped models. Not instructed, however open session is run alongside the instructed class.
Host: Martha Esch; (916) 776-1000 Fee: $8/drop in or $20/monthly; Day/Time: Mondays, ongoing 6 - 8 p.m.
Intro to Water-based Monotype Printmaking;
Non-toxic Mediums Learn to create unique and original prints on the press using a variety of tools, quality papers, non-toxic water-based mediums and inks. Monotype methods allow creative exploration to be spontaneous and fun. Learn various techniques; experimentation encouraged. No drawing skills required. Limit 6 students.
Instructor: Barbara DeWein (916) 922-3126; Tuition:$165, includes materials, except paper. [Section 1] is four meetings [Section 2] is three meetings
Intro to Oil Based Monotype Printmaking
Learn the basics of this fun, low-tech, experimental, painterly printmaking process. Develop an understanding of printmaking fundamentals, materials and techniques using the press and oil-based inks (non-toxic clean-up). All levels. Limit 8.
Instructor: Katherine Venturelli (209) 267-0567; Tuition: $165 (includes materials, except paper) 3 meetings.
Plein Air Hot Springs Weekend
A fun field trip for adult artists. We’ll meet at the Art Foundry at 10 a.m. and drive up I-5 to Wilbur Hot Springs, near Williams, California. Painting guidance and camaraderie.
Instructor: Martha Esch (916) 776-1000; Tuition: $20; Materials: $20(optional); Hotel stay and hot springs use additional charge, arranged with Wilbur Hot Springs. Dates: To be announced.
Painting ~ Plein Air and a Costumed Model
A non-instructed outing. We’ll meet at The Art Foundry and walk to Capitol Park with our supplies, easels and our costumed model. Also bring a sack lunch, sunhat and a camera. 1 meeting.
Host: Martha Esch (916)776-1000; Fee: $12;
Ink, Paper, Roller
Learn printmaking with easily obtained materials and equipment. Explore the basic techniques of printmaking as well as design and composition strategies for achieving creative, satisfying and unique results. Good class to take before advancing to the printing press.
Instructor: Taylor Gutermute (916)833-6248; Tuition (including supplies): $65; Ink Paper Roller class for adults is two Thursday evenings
Ink, Paper, Roller for Parent and Child
Learn printmaking with easily obtained materials and equipment. Explore the basics techniques of printmaking as well as design and composition strategies for achieving creative, satisfying and unique results. Beginning class for children 7 years and up and a parent.
Instructor: Taylor Gutermute (916)833-6248; Tuition: $65 The Ink Paper Roller class for parent and child is two Saturdays
Upcycled Mixed MediaTags
Fun, funky and colorful little tags made from found objects and plastic laminate tags. For ages 10+ years to adult. Can be worn as necklaces or used as tags on gifts, wine, etc. Tuition: $45 includes all materials. 1 meeting.
Instructor: J.J.Jacobs (916) 997-0005;
Registering for Your Classes and Workshops:
Workshops are scheduled for varying durations, and most have specific start and end dates. Contact Instructor for dates and times. Classes are ongoing. Tuition and materials fees should be paid through the instructors. Call the instructors directly for information regarding your classes or workshops of interest and to register. If for any reason you are not satisfied with any class or workshop, your instructor will refund your unused balance of paid tuition and materials fees.
