2 Saturdays, September 4 - 11, 2010   10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
$85 members / $100 non-members / $ materials

Expressive Painting captures feelings and energies associated with dreams, nature, the cosmos, dark and light. Unleash mental and emotional blocks by experimenting with materials, action painting, collaging. Use images to express personal creative energies and defy the rules of  art making .
Materials to bring:

PRIMED canvas, wood, cardboard, paper or any other material larger than 20inX30in to paint on;
Own paint (in any medium: oil, acrylic, watercolor);
Collage material (magazine clippings, downloaded images of personal preference).

($85)	($100)

 

Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 6 - 9 p.m.,

6 pm - 9 pm

 

$100 members / $120 non-members

Example of Jo-Neal's watercolor, Kauai Hibiscus Flower,

This class will increase your knowledge of color theory, color systems, watercolor pigments, tools (brushes, paper) and techniques (wet on wet, glazing, layering, washes).  We will learn how to create the illusion of depth, hard and soft edges, masking/saving white as well as making corrections.

Are you someone who thinks that watercolor is a difficult medium? Are you someone who has been painting awhile but feels that your paintings lack excitement? Are you someone who has never picked up a watercolor brush but always wanted to? If any of these descriptions fit you, this class is for you!

The curriculum will truly depend upon the participants. If we have a room of beginners, we will start at the beginning; color theory, exercises to learn about the characteristics of the various pigments, exercises to develop control of the medium, etc. If the students are more experienced it will be much more individualized, i.e., tailored to the needs/desires of the specific students. I assume we will have a mixture and, as a retired high school art/painting teacher, come prepared to meet the needs of all of the students.

I am a teacher who believes strongly in teaching technique. I know that lovely watercolors can be created without a lot of expensive equipment or materials. Student grade paints are fine for beginning as well as inexpensive synthetic brushes. Even inexpensive paper is okay for most exercises. When we begin a project I will ask you to buy some good quality paper as that is the only place where you must not skimp!
 

       

Please click on the thumbnails above to view larger images of Jo-Neal's watercolor paintings.

Visit Jo-Neal's Website for more images of her artwork.

($100)	($120)

New Sessions!

 

Level 3  (Continuing Students from Level 1 & 2)

Schedule coming soon!

 

Level 1  (Beginning Students)

4 Wednesdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29,    7 - 9:15 p.m.

$100 members / $125 non-members     Class Syllabus (PDF)

 

A beginning class for adults. Learn basic drawing skills for work, school and enjoyment. Classes are fun and informative as students reconnect with their childhood thrill of drawing and discover true creative potential.
Drawing coach, Rob Court, works closely with each student as they learn basic drawing skills and sketching techniques. He encourages students to express their own styles as they build confidence in spontaneous doodling, sketching realistically, drawing from memory and drawing from feelings. Students also explore methods of sketching out ideas, organizing ideas and applying drawing to school and work projects. For more info about Rob
 

($100)	($125)

4 Fridays, July 30 - Aug. 20 2010 

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Class Fees:  $155/175  (Member's/non-member's)  

PDF Document for supplies, class info

The class offers students two sessions in the Santa Cruz Mountains and two sessions along the coast. Students will have the opportunity to experience the exhilaration that comes from painting directly from nature. Working from nature in a constantly changing light source can be challenging—but it’s the spectacular colors, textures, scenes, sounds and smells of the living landscape that the outdoor painter finds engaging. The class is open to all students wanting to learn more about plein air oil painting. See syllabus for details.

($155)	($175)

 

Oil Painting: All Levels is for beginners who would like to learn to paint with oils, and for those with painting experience. Award winning artist Brenda Berg paces the class to fit the individual concerns of each student, so development naturally occurs in an enjoyable learning environment. Attention is given to observational studies, form, light and shadow, as well as color theory, composition, painting materials, historical art movements and selected master artworks. Beginning oil painters are given a structured curriculum, while Intermediate and Advanced students will chose individual direction and projects. The course will also include a live model, critiques, and a museum field trip (TBA). Each artist is encouraged to find his or her own visual voice and to develop an individual approach to image making.

($185)	($205)

 

with Julie Hendriks

Ongoing   Starting Mondays, September 13, 2010
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
$2 members / $2 non-members / $5 (one time) materials

Are you new to the Ukulele? Then please come and learn to play your uke! Judy is a skilled teacher and has many creative ideas about teaching beginning ukulele as well as ideas for workshops on various musical subjects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Julie says, "An Ukulele is portable, lots of fun to play,

sometimes wacky, sometimes gorgeous. Anything goes!"

 

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Ceram-A-Rama Workshop with Tom Coleman

Saturday, September 18, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  A 1-day workshop with Tom Coleman

$50/person,  $35/students   Limited Enrollment.  

Students must be full-time registered students at UCSC, Cabrillo, SJ State, Monterey State, or local high schools

 

Register Adult - On-Line           $50  (Qty limited to 30 Adults)

Register Student - On-Line      $35  (Qty limited to 10 Students)

 

Clay Studio - Fall 2010

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,  2 - 5 p.m.

3 days/week, clay students can come in and work on their own projects.

 

The following days are focused, but not limited to:

	Tuesdays there will be wheel-throwing instruction available. (With Linda Levy & special Guest Instructors)
	Wednesdays, Garden Art Projects abound.  Learn new handbuilding techniques and have fun! (with Jody Snider & Linda)
	Thursdays, help with both wheel and hand projects. (With Sunny)

 

We hope to have special guest instructors throughout the summer, to inspire us all in our work.  Stay tuned for these special days. 

 

Sign up for one month  $100 members   $140 non-members

Or pay per day $20 members   $30 non-members

 

Raku Fridays   with Dale Bates

Friday nights 

6 - 9 pm

Drop in sessions, $18 members; $20 non-members

 

Raku master Dale Bates continues to amaze and delight participants with outstanding results. Red hot pots are pulled from the fire after about 1 hour, put in to reduction chambers and quenched with water. Bring you own bisqued pots, or buy them at the Center. Cost of glazes and firing included. Weather dependent. 

Check with Dale at 345-7565 a day in advance.

 

 

TEENS

 

FREE Teen Class @ SLVHS:

Thursdays, from 2:30 - 5:00 pm at the SLV High School art room, open to any junior high and high school students.
 

Teen after school art classes in a variety of media will resume Thursdays 2:30-5 pm thru the school year at San Lorenzo Valley High, class details coming soon. Thanks to a grant from the Rydell Foundation, these classes are offered free to Jr. High and High school students!

 

SC MAC is pleased to offer a series of FREE after school classes for teens, supported by a grant from the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County / Rydell Visual Arts Fund.  Classes will take place on Thursdays, from 2:30 – 5:00 at the SLV High School art room, offering instruction in various media, taught by SC MAC teachers.  All teens, middle and high school ages, are welcome.

 

 

  Poster.  click on the thumbnail at left to view large image.

 

OTHER CLASSES FOR BOTH TEENS & PRE-TEENS

Robotics -   with Brenda Berg    July 19 - 23 - Monday - Friday      3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

3^rd grade-High School

$125 Members, $135 non-members, $25 materials fee  (robots, software, tools & one take-home kit robot)
Pre-Registration required.

 

Learn how to build, program and control a robot! Each student will build and keep one simple introductory robot. This fun class is ideal if you like to know how to make things work, crawl, roll, blink, buzz or even think! A great introduction to the world of robotics, students will have a chance to assemble and program simple to more complex robots that communicate, move and think on their own. During the week we'll break out different types of robots including the totally fun Lego Mindstorms. Learn how to build, program and control a robot! Each student will build and keep one simple introductory robot. Brenda is pleased to have Stanford engineer Ted Berg as the class mentor!   click on the thumbnails at left to enlarge images Young Students making and programming their Robots at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center

(robotics lab experiences include working with basic robotics building and computer programming, Lego's Mindstorms® Robotics, and a simple robot project that each student will keep)

 

Check out this video

 

($125+ $25 Materials)	($135 + $25 Materials)

 

 

 

Claymation - with Brenda Berg   

Sorry!  This class has been cancelled, but stay tuned, this will be offered again soon!

 

Bring your own clay puppet creations—people, animals, monsters, aliens, dragons, anything--to life with stop motion animation. Explore amazing clay-animation from concept to finished product. Students will end up with an approximately three minute movie complete with sound effects, student/character voices, titles and credits, as well as, their own DVD artwork and storage box. The final video will be burned to DVDs for each student and available for pick-up at the Art Center one week after the class.   YouTube Videos of Claymation Movies! Claymation Movie 1     Claymation Movie 2   Claymation Movie 3     click on the thumbnails at left to enlarge images Young Students creating and making their Claymation Movie at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center

 

 

CHILDRENS CLASSES

**New!**    Elementary after school art classes are being scheduled for San Lorenzo Valley, Boulder Creek and Bonny Doon.  Check back for details coming soon! Thanks to a grant from the Rydell Visual Arts Fund / Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County , these classes will be free to elementary school students!

 

 

Register by calling 336-4ART or by downloading registration form  and sending it  via post or dropping it at the Center along with the tuition.   Students must register before the first day of class. 

 

Parents: if your child has taken a class from us and you wish to offer suggestions, comments, you are most welcome to take our SURVEY.  This survey will only take a minute to do, and it helps us get grants to support our programs.  Thanks!

 

 

 

 

OTHER CLASSES

 

 

Art Saturdays      Series of 4 Saturdays

 

Ages 6 - 12

1/2 Day Class:  $75 Members / $85 Non-members  $10 materials

Please register at least one week in advance of the first day of class to assure that class will take place!

 

If you sign up for both classes in a session, ring your own lunch and a teacher will supervise between the classes.

Scholarships are available!  Call 336-4ART for more info / to register

 

October 23 - November 12, 2010
with Lori Wilson (3D) & Brenda Berg (2D)

4 Saturdays, October 23, 30, November 6, 13
10 am – 12 pm

($75+ $10 Materials)	($85 + $10 Materials)

 

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
$75 members / $85 non-members / $10 materials

($75+ $10 Materials)	($85 + $10 Materials)

Class details coming soon.
 

 

See Robotics and Claymation Movie Making (above)