Program Description
In-person vs. virtual classroom vs. online?
- An in-person class provides the traditional on-site instruction.
- A virtual classroom provides real-time, online instruction. A student is responsible for the technology needed to attend the class.
- An online class provides online instruction but not in real-time. A student is responsible for the technology needed to complete the class.
Calligraphy – Beginning
Instructor: A. Nielsen
Calligraphy is an ancient writing technique that creates artistic lettering using thick and thin lines depending on the stroke of the pen. Join us as we learn to produce decorative handwriting and lettering with a calligraphy pen that you can use in creating your own art, scrapbooking, holiday cards and more! Please bring a verse, song lyric or quote, any color of paper, parchment paper (9”x12” or larger) and a calligraphy pen. Calligraphy markers, Parallel Calligraphy Pens and/or a set of Fountain Calligraphy pens are available at art supply and hobby/craft stores.
4 Mondays Apr. 5 – Apr. 26 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Outreach – Rm. 204 Fee $35
In-person CRN 10927
Calligraphy – Intermediate
Instructor: A. Nielsen
Take your calligraphy to a new level! You will refine your art of connecting letters, forming words, and practicing lettering variations in a relaxing and fun atmosphere. Please bring a verse, song lyric or quote, any color paper, parchment paper (9”x12” or larger) and a calligraphy pen. Calligraphy markers, Parallel Calligraphy Pens and/or a set of Fountain Calligraphy pens are available at art supply and hobby/craft stores.
4 Mondays May 3 – May 24 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Outreach – Rm. 204 Fee $35
In-person CRN 10928
Ceramics CANCELLED
Instructor: T. Schmidt
Prerequisite: 18 and older
Black Hawk College Art Department and the Figge Art Museum are teaming up to offer a ceramics class at the Black Hawk College campus. In this class, learn techniques in hand building, wheel work, glaze mixing, firing and more. One 50lb box of #70 Laguna clay and one pottery tool kit must be purchased from the Black Hawk College Bookstore. Also needed -1 one-gallon bucket, 1 small water bottle sprayer and a large sponge all which can be purchased at any dollar store.
(Students must complete 16 weeks of ART 271 (two 8-week sessions) before moving on to ART 272. Entry into the Clay Guild is open to students who have completed both ART 271 and ART 272.) Figge membership will be confirmed before the first class.
Beginning Watercolor CANCELLED
Instructor: T. Hempel
Watercolor is about the fluidity of paint, the texture of brush strokes, and amount of water. Every technique produces its own unique result. Learn basic watercolor techniques, the differences in brushes and how to mix colors and you’ll be hooked on creating watercolor paintings. Required materials: a kneaded eraser, a 140 lb. cold press watercolor sketchbook, a set of 6 basic watercolors, and 3 brushes.
4 Tuesdays Mar. 9 – Mar. 30 Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Outreach – Rm. 204 Fee $39
Intermediate Watercolor CANCELLED
Instructor: T. Hempel
Prerequisite: Previous watercolor experience or Beginning Watercolor
This fun class can be taken as a refresher course or as a follow-up to Beginning Watercolor. Differences in brushes, color composition and color mixing will be explored. While learning to fine-tune your watercolor skills, you will delve deeper into painting reflections, the sky, clouds, shadows and shading. Required materials: a kneaded eraser, a 140 lb. cold press watercolor sketchbook, a set of 6 basic watercolors, and 3 brushes.
4 Tuesdays Apr. 6 – Apr. 27 Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Outreach – Rm. 204 Fee $39
In person CRN 10934
Watercolor Spring Scenes CANCELLED
Instructor: T. Hempel
Prerequisite: Previous watercolor experience
Explore mixing earth tones to create intense vibrant colors for your impact area and muting the same mix to make value changes for depth in your landscapes. Please bring to class a kneaded eraser, a 140 lb. cold press watercolor sketchbook, a set of 6 basic watercolors, and 3 brushes.
4 Tuesdays May 4 – May 25 Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Outreach – Rm. 204 Fee $39
In person CRN 10936
Anyone Can Learn to Draw, Part I
Instructor: A. Martin
Learn to move away from flat, on-the-surface sketches to three-dimensional, into-the-surface sketches. There are seven basic rules to follow. Required materials: an 11”x 8.5” sketchpad, two #2 pencils and a white hi-polymer eraser.
4 Wednesdays Mar. 10 – Mar. 31 10:00 a.m. – Noon Outreach – Rm. 204 Fee $39
In-person CRN 10937 Virtual classroom CRN 10938
Anyone Can Learn to Draw, Part II
Instructor: A. Martin
You are welcome even if you did not take Part I. We will review the seven basic rules of drawing while drawing still life, landscapes and faces. Required materials: an 11”x 8.5” sketchpad, two #2 pencils and a white hi-polymer eraser.
4 Wednesdays Apr. 7 – Apr. 28 10:00 a.m. – Noon Outreach – Rm. 204 Fee $39
In-person CRN 10939 Virtual classroom CRN 10940
