Here’s our Winter 2011 Class and Workshop Catalogue. To register for any of these classes, download the Workshop and Class Enrollment Form, fill it out and return with payment (or pay in person) to NCAL.
You MUST Enroll and Pay for the class at least a week before the class begins. Otherwise we don’t know you’re coming and may cancel the class if there isn’t enough participation.
Under each class you can register and pay online. These fees do not include supply fees. These are payable to the instructor on the day of the class.
Go directly to the registration page or take a look below for our current classes and workshops.
Classes
DIVE INTO WATERCOLOR
Sat, Feb 5, 10-1PM until Sat. Mar 12, 2011 6 Weeks
Sat, Mar 19, 10-1PM until Sat Apr 30, 2011 6 Weeks
Fee: $150.00 + Supply list
Register online (be sure to select the correct class start date)
Instructor: Elizabeth Carr
Watercolor instruction from accomplished watercolorist, Elizabeth Carr GWS, WSA. Explore color theory, techniques and composition. All levels welcome.
OIL PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS: Adults
Tue Mar 8, 11:30 -1:30 until Apr 26, 2011 8 Weeks
Fee:$150.00 + Supply list ($ 200.00)
Instructor: Linda Voogt – Wood
This introductory class will get you started with painting using the most interesting paint medium of all. This class will focus on alla prima painting producing 4 completed works.
WATERCOLOR for BEGINNERS Adults
Tue, Mar 8, 2:00-4:00 until Apr 26, 2011 8 Weeks
Fee: $150.00 +SL (135.00)
Instructor: Linda Voogt-Wood
We will be learning the basic technique of wet-on-wet painting with watercolor. The beautiful patterns and color combinations will combine to a final perfect picture.
LIFE STUDY with ERNEST VARNER Adult
Dates: Thur, March 31 until April 21 7:00PM 4 Weeks
Fee: $100
This class will help the artist learn how to capture the human form, using a live model.
ARTS & CRAFTS for KIDS ages 5-9
Fri, Feb 18, 4:30-5:30PM until Fri, Mar 11 , 2011 4 Weeks
Fri, Mar 18, 4:30-5:30PM until Fri Mar 8, 2011 4 Weeks
Fri, Apr 15,4:30-5:30PM until Fri, May 6, 2011 4 Weeks
Fee $50.00
Instructor: Phillis Bostar
Register Online (be sure to select the correct class start date)
Little artists will use their creativity to paint, draw, cut, glue and make stuff. Age appropriate and fun class. No project will be repeated.
DRAWING with PENCILS Age 14+
Fri, Feb 18 5:30-6:30PM until Fri, Mar 11 , 2011 4 Weeks
Fri, Mar 18, 5:30-6:30PM until Fri April 8, 2011 4 Weeks
Fri, Apr 15, 5:30-6:30PM until Fri, May 6, 2011 4 Weeks
Fee: $ 50.00 + SL
Instructor: Phillis Bostar
This advanced class will focus on shading, perspective, composition, and developing the ability to see critical details. Graphite and colored pencils will be used
GLASS FUSING & SLUMPING Adults
Fri Mar 4 10AM -Noon until Fri Apr 22, 2011 8 Weeks
Fee: $80.00 Firing fee: $40.00 +SL
Instructor: Teresa Barnes
Explore the exciting world of glass fusing & slumping. For beginners or those with experience. Projects include Pate de Verre, etching, textures and more.
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY I
Mon Apr 4, until Mon May 9, 2011 6:30 – 7:30 PM 6 Weeks
Fee $125.00 Camera Required ( DSLR Manual preferred)
Instructor: Mike Nalley
Camera functions and shooting manually. Arperture and depth of field, shutter speed, controlling motion, ISO or sensor sensitivity. Metering, exposure control, resizing, emailing, memory cards. Review and critique.
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY II
Mon Apr 4 until Mon May 9, 2011 7:30 – 8:30PM 6 Weeks
Fee: $125.00 Camera Required (DSLR Manual preferred)
Instructor: Mike Nalley
Lens choices and composition, basic image editing using Lightroom and Photoshop. Shooting raw vs jpg. Understanding histograms. Workflow using assorted programs. Black and white. Review and critique.
WORKSHOPS
WEAVE A SCARF IN ONE DAY
Saturday, Mar 5,2011 10AM – 4PM
Saturday, April 30, 2011 10AM – 4PM
Fee: $75.00 +SF: $15.00
Instructor: Dinah Rose
Weave a scarf in one day. Learn to warp a loom, weave and finish a scarf.
Inkjet Image Transfer to Clear Plexiglass
Tuesday, Mar 29, 2011 7:00 -9:00PM
Tuesday, Apr 5, 2011 7:00 -9:00 PM
Fee: $35.00+ SF $20.00
Instructor: John Clemmer
Each student must email an image to me before workshop. Image should be .jpgs@300ppi and 8.5″x11″. I’ll print them on waterslide paper. Bring a hairdryer & 10″x14″x1″ pan. We will learn the best procedure for lifting the images, applying them to plexiglass, using a squeegie and coating with acrylic spray. I will share knowledge gained through my trial and errors with drilling holes, mounting to white opaque plexiglass and more.
