Brookline Arts Center www.brooklineartscenter.com    (617) 566-5715   Flora & Fauna  Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm January 14, 2009-March 18, 2010 (off Feb 18) Learn to realistically capture the natural color and texture of flowers and animals using pencil and watercolor techniques. Fine-tune your observation skills as you learn how to draw flowers, plants and animals with attention to detail and color accuracy. Explore light and shade, form, and color mixing. Focusing on textures such as fur, feathers and scales you will master the facial expressions, natural patterns and the unique characteristics of plants and animals. Numerous demonstrations and individual attention included. All abilities welcome. Limited to 10. Instructor: Anne Steinman Beginner / Intermediate 9 sessions Flora and Fauna Thursdays, 6:30pm-9:30pm April 8 - June 10 2010 (off April 22) Learn to realistically capture the natural color and texture of flowers and animals using pencil and watercolor techniques. Fine-tune your observation skills as you learn how to draw flowers, plants and animals with attention to detail and color accuracy. Explore light and shade, form, and color mixing. Focusing on textures such as fur, feathers and scales you will master the facial expressions, natural patterns and the unique characteristics of plants and animals. Numerous demonstrations and individual attention included. All abilities welcome. Limited to 10.   Beginner / Intermediate. 9 sessions Flora and Fauna Thursdays, 6:30pm-9:30pm July 1 - August 12 Learn to realistically capture the natural color and texture of flowers and animals using pencil and watercolor techniques. Fine-tune your observation skills as you learn how to draw flowers, plants and animals with attention to detail and color accuracy. Explore light and shade, form, and color mixing. Focusing on textures such as fur, feathers and scales you will master the facial expressions, natural patterns and the unique characteristics of plants and animals. Numerous demonstrations and individual attention included. All abilities welcome. Limited to 10.   Beginner / Intermediate. 7 sessions   Botanical Intensive   Monday-Friday, 6:30-9:30pm August 16-20,   Learn to realistically capture the natural color and texture of flowers using pencil and watercolor techniques. Fine-tune your observation skills as you learn how to draw flowers and plants with attention to detail and color accuracy. Explore light and shade, form, and color mixing. Numerous demonstrations and individual attention included. All abilities welcome. Limited to 10. 5 sessions

Chelsea Senior Center Tracy Nowicki, tnowicki@chelseama.gov, (617) 466-4377   Watercolor and Drawing Classes  Wednesdays, May 12 - June 16, 2010, 1:00am-3:-00pm   Fridays, May 21 - June 25, 2010, 12:00am-2:-00pm (Interpreted in Spanish) This program is supported in part from a grant from the Chelsea Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. If you are interested in finding out how to apply for a Mass LCC Grant to have Anne do an art workshop that will benefit your community click here.

North Shore Community College http://www.northshore.edu   (978) 762-4000  (978) 236-1200   CSM462  Explore Flowers & Animals in Various Mediums   Tuesdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00pm Mar 2, 2010 - Apr 13, 2010   Have fun rendering flora and fauna using your choice of mediums: acrylic, pastel (not oil-based) watercolor, water based oil (not oil-based), and/or pencils. Learn to draw and paint petals, leaves, fur, feathers, scales, eyes and other distinctive features. Focus on facial expressions, fur patterns, and unique characteristics. Explore shape, form, lines, shade, foreshortening, and proportions. Bring photos of your favorite animals or use plant models. Numerous demonstrations and individual attention included.  Bring whatever supplies you have to the first class. Instructor will go over any additional supplies you may need. All abilities welcome.    CSM413  Spill, Splatter, and Splash! Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM Apr 20, 2010 -May 25, 2010 Do you wish you could loosen up? Be more spontaneous? Let your creativity flow as you experiment with non-traditional ways of applying watercolor. Explore both Western and one stroke Oriental painting techniques. Have fun pouring paint, discovering wet on wet, painting negative spaces, using traditional brushwork to create free flowing artwork. Create interesting special effects using salt, saran wrap, rubbing alcohol, and sea sponges. Both experienced painters and individuals whom have never held a brush can benefit.

Saugus Senior Center Joanne Olsen, jolson@saigis=ma.gov, (781) 231-4178   WATERCOLOR CLASSES Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Starting February 3rd  for six weeks (Due to storm warnings, Feb. 10th class was canceled, and class will end one week later) Here’s a stroke of luck!  Whether you’re someone who has never held a brush or an experienced painter, you can have fun exploring traditional and non-traditional ways of applying paint and creating works of art and beauty.  You will learn the basics and secrets of watercolor painting in an enjoyable and supportive atmosphere.  Demonstrations and one-on-one instruction included.     Limited to 12 students. Art Instructor Anne Steinman will be teaching watercolor classes starting Wednesday, February 3rd from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.  Anne Steinman is a well known Art Instructor and has taught at North Shore Community College, Brookline Arts Center, and Arlington Center for the Arts.  We are very pleased to welcome her here at our Center.  Sign-up in advance by calling the Senior Center at 781-231- 4178.

 
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