THE ARTS ALLIANCE CENTER AT CLEAR LAKE

Arts for Adults - Spring 2012

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At this time, TAACCL is not accepting online registrations for classes or membership. Registrations can be taken by phone with credit card payment by calling 281.335.7777, via mailing forms and a check to TAACCL at 2000 NASA Pkwy., Nassau Bay, TX 77258 or in person during TAACCL’s regular business hours.
If you have any questions, email: cfischer@taaccl.org

Acrylic Art and Vino Night
With Diana Shaw

Friday
6:45 - 9:30 PM

Mar 9
Tuition: $50 non members or $45 members

Apr 13 - Ladies Night
Tuition: $50 non members or $45 members

May 11
Tuition: $50 non members or $45 members

Bring your own wine or beverage of your choice
and create a piece of acrylic art!

All art supplies are provided.

Drawing & Painting (all media)
With Gay Paratore
(6 week class)

Thursdays, 12:00-2:00 PM
Session 1 : Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2 & 9
Session 2:Mar 1, 8, 22, 29, Apr 5 & 12 (no class on Mar 15)
Tuition: $180 non members or $165 members

Supply List:
Watercolor
Oils
Drawing
Pastels
Colored Pencil
Oil Pastel

Acrylic Sponge Painting workshop
With Gay Paratore

Saturday January 21, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Tuition: $65 non members or $58 members

Sponge painting is fast and fun. Subjects will be easy, and include puffy clouds, sunsets, rainy skies with a bit of land and also water reflections. If you do something that doesn't look right, you can simply wipe it off or paint over it!

Water Media Painting Studio
With Richard Kelver

(4 week class)

Wednesdays or Saturdays, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Wed-Session 1: Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1
Wed-Session 2: Feb 8, 15, 22, 29
Sat-Session 1-Jan 7, 14, 21 & 28
Sat-Session 2-Feb 4, 11, 18 & 25
Tuition: $120 non members or $105 members

Watercolor Workshops

with Carla Gauthier

Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition (for each workshop): $65 non-members or $58 members
Bring your photos for inspiration and a sack lunch

Feb 18
Painting on YUPO
Try this "paper" and you may never paint the same again. YUPO is a plastic film and watercolor paint sits on the surface and pools and mingles in interesting ways. Because it is plastic, you can easily remove paint and make changes until you are satisfied with the results. This product works great for textured paintings with suggestive detail. A small fee will be charged for the YUPO paper.

Mar 24
Painting with a Limited Palette
Instead of always buying new colors, really experiment with what you already have to create new color combinations. Limiting your colors frees you to concentrate on other elements of your work, helps you to paint quicker, and create more intense and unified paintings. Join us and bring a new color sense to your work.
Bring your watercolor supplies.

Apr 21
Painting Simple Landscapes
Using layers of color, and techniques that range from wet-into-wet to dry-brush, we will create simple landscapes that are fun and easy to do. I will have a few exercises to follow along with, or you can bring your own ideas to work on. We will build skills to create satisfying paintings step by step.
Bring your painting supplies.

CHESS- Beginners
with John Schulke

Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Students learn to play chess while improving attention span, concentration and problem-solving abilities.

Session 1: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, Feb 7 & 14
Tuition: $180 non members or $165 members

New! Color theory class

with Elizabeth Cencini
(6 week class)

Students will discover the ability to create and mix colors. Learn how to make the richest colors and find out how and why they work. In this class we will work with a color wheel and work to match colors. There will be a variety of lesson plans that will help you select the right paints to mix to come up with the best solution to make your next work of art.
Ms. Cencini is a graduate from the University of Houston Fine Arts/Studio painting program with high honors. She is a dedicated full time artist and art teacher with extensive training in painting, including classical techniques in a residency in Florence, Italy.

Tuesdays: 5:00-8:00PM
Session 1: Jan 24, 31, Feb 7, 21, 28 & Mar 6 (no class on Feb 14)
Tuition: $180 non members or $165 members

Acting Lessons
with Dr. Vince Privitera

Dr. Privitera has studied acting and directing at the Dramatic Workshop in New York City. He has written and directed several plays and movies, and he holds a Masters Degree in film studies from the University of Houston. He has finished editing his newest film, "The Disappointed Sniper". He has begun pre-production of his newest film, “Looking for Dandelion”.

Students must schedule the lesson, register and pay at least one week in advance. Please schedule early as dates may fill up quickly.

Lessons are focused on individual needs and as always, "how not to get caught acting" or realism in acting. Students may take more than once.

Tuition price listed is for one single 3-hour class session.

Single class sessions; limit 10 students

Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., beginning on Jan 3
Tuition: $40 non member or $32 member
Private lessons available upon request. Call for an availability to 281-335-7777.
Tuition: $60 non member or $55 member per 2 hour session

New! You can Draw!

with Michelle Martin McDullin

(Two day workshop)
Wednesday nights

Feb. 1 & 8, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $120 non-members or $105 member
(includes $20 supplies fee)

Learn to tell yourself "I Can Draw!". This class allows your creativity to flow. You will learn to shift into your "right brain" - the "creative" side of your brain through fun drawing exercises. You will be excited to see that "You Can Draw!". Taught by professional artist and instructor Michelle Martin McDullin. All drawing supplies are included.

Learn the ancient art of Mosaics
with Michele Patrick

Learn the ancient art of mosaics! Classes will make a mosaic wall mirror.

Tuesdays, Jan 17 & 31, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tuition per Workshop Session:
( New lower price for 2012)
$90 non-members or $85 member
($10 material fee included in tuition)

Clay Sculpture workshop
With Diana Shaw
(3 days workshops)

Monday and Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 PM
Tuition:$95 non members or $90 members for one workshop

$190 Non Members or $180 members for two workshops

Feb 20, 22 & 27
Relief Sculpture
Carve a one of a kind piece of art that is inspired by a picture of your favorite art period, figure, or scene. Learn basic clay carving techniques.
Fun for anyone over age 10.

Mar 19, 21 & 26
Architectural Facade
Hand sculpt, build and carve architectural facades of modern or ancient structures. Perhaps the Taj Majal, the Parthenon, or your home.
This course is intended for an intermediate skill level for anyone over age 12.

Apr 23, 25 & 30
Modern Sculpture, Part 1, Organic Sculpture

Hand build, sculpt and paint a one of a kind pottery that is inspired by organic shapes. Learn to create original pieces of modern art. These pieces can depict a classic or modern look, depending on your individual taste. Learn basic sculpting and hollow building, slab building and pottery painting techniques that can be used to create more intricate pieces of art. This course is appropriate for anyone over age 10. This course can be taken by itself or in combination with Part 2, Geometric Sculpture Textures to crate a complimentary piece.

May 21, 23 & 28
Modern Sculpture, Part 2, Geometric Sculpture Textures

Learn basic clay slab rolling and texture techniques that can be used to create intricate pieces of art. This class will be challenging and fun for anyone over age 10. This session can be taken by itself or in combination with Part 1, Organic Sculpture, to create complimentary pieces.

Beginning Knitting

with rOSELYN Wang
(6 Week Class)

Tuesdays: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Session 1 : Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar. 6 & 20 (no class on Mar. 13)
Tuition: $180 non members or $165 members

Learn to knit by using 2 single-point needles, 4-5 double-point needles, and a circular needle, making toys, gifts, and wearables.
You will learn casting on, different stitches, and how to read patterns, both words and graphics. Two or more projects will be completed.

Poetry
With Jill Haugen
(6 Week Class)

Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00PM
Session 1: Jan10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14 & 21
Tuition: $180 non members or $165 members

Students will stretch their imaginations expand their vocabularies, and develop their language skills while creating poetry through the use of imitation, humor and every day to extraordinary images. A chapbook will be created in class.

Non traditional Art Workshop

with Sabine Stromeyer
(2 day workshop)

www.sabinestromeyer.com

Common materials can creatively recycled. Work with straw-like elements to create "Windy Moves". We will experiment with a special acrylic medium and study different effects.

Jan 28 & Feb 11
Saturdays, 9:30AM-12:30PM
Tuition: $120 non members or $105 for members

Clay slab Pottery Workshop

with Dorothy Broaddus
(2 day workshop)

A trio of clay dishes will be made from clay slabs using plaster molds. Using texture, color, and other techniques, the dishes will be decorated in the style of the individual student. This class is an easy introduction to clay handling.
Class is open to maximum of 8 students
The class is offered in co-operation with Clay Houston.

Session 1: Jan 28 & Feb 11(Weds)
Session 2: Feb 7 & 21 (Tues)
with a brief follow-up class to pick up fired pottery
1:00-3:00 PM
Tuition: $100 non members or $90 for members