Brenden Designs’ Classes for Summer 2012
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- AGES: 6 & up –
Private Art
Lessons / Semi-private Art Lessons
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Class
Description: Artist and educator, Laurie Brenden offers
private and semi-private art lessons in addition to her group classes each
quarter. A private lesson is for one
student. Semi-private lessons are for
two students; the students can be siblings, family members, friends, etc. These lessons are available by appointment
only and spaces are limited! Please
contact the instructor directly for more information or to sign up for private
art lessons.
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Day
& Time: Contact the instructor to arrange.
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Class
Fee: Private lessons: $80.00 (for 6, 1 hour sessions) plus
$20.00 materials fee; Semi-private lessons: $60.00 per student (for 6, 1 hour
sessions) plus $20.00 materials fee
- Adults, 16 & up –
Creative
Doodling
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Type
of Class: Mixed media
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Class
Description: Everyone
doodles. Learn how to take a simple
doodle and by adding some imagination turn it into a fun and exciting work of
art. We will use some warm-up exercises
and have some basic drawing instruction to get us started then it will be time
to turn on the doodling and get creative! Small group instruction. All supplies are included. For more information, please contact the
instructor.
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Day
& Time: Monday
through Friday, 1:30 to 3 pm
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Dates: 7/9 to 7/13
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Class
Fee: $65.00 (includes all
supplies)
The Art of Calligraphy
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Type
of Class: Pen
and ink
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Class
Description: In
an age of computer generated fonts, do you ever yearn for something more? We will explore the common calligraphy styles
and learn to develop our own hand letting. "Calligraphy trains not only
your eye and hand, but your mind as well." - Margaret Shepherd. We will use Shepherd’s book Learn Calligraphy
in class and each participant will receive a copy of the book. Small group
instruction. All supplies are
included. For more information, please
contact the instructor.
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Day
& Time: Mondays,
1 to 3 pm
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Dates:
6/11,
6/25, 7/16, 7/30
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Class
Fee: $75.00
(includes all supplies & a copy of the book for each participant)
- AGES: 4 to 8 –
Paint
Adventures
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Type
of Class: Mixed
media
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Class
Description: Explore
new and fun ways to paint by becoming a Paint Adventurer! Students will explore creativity and
imagination while making unique painting projects including bubble prints,
doodle straws, sand painting and more.
Skill Level, Basic: No prior experience needed. Small group instruction. All supplies are included. For more information, please contact the
instructor.
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Day
& Time: Monday
through Friday; 3:30 to 5 pm
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Dates:
7/9
to 7/13
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Class
Fee: $55.00 (includes all supplies)
Kids
Can Paint: Expressionism
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Type
of Class: Painting
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Class
Description: Expressionism
is exciting paintings full of emotions.
In this class students will explore the artwork of six famous
expressionists, and then use their works as a springboard to explore art and
creativity. Each artist will have an “inspiration”
piece based on their style, use of color, etc.
However, each student will be encouraged to explore his or her own
artistic style and create their own unique work of art. Skill Level, Basic: No prior experience
needed. Small group instruction. All
supplies are included. For more
information, please contact the instructor.
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Day
& Time: Monday
through Friday; 3:30 to 5 pm
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Dates:
7/16
to 7/20
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Class
Fee: $55.00 (includes all supplies)
- AGES: 8 to 12 –
Basic
Drawing
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Type
of Class: Drawing
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Class
Description: Anyone
can draw! Lean how to draw with pencils
by taking this course. In this class you
will learn basic drawing techniques. We
will be covering line, shape and form.
Skill Level, Basic: No prior experience needed. This class is HIGLY
recommended before taking other drawing classes. Small group instruction. All supplies are included. For more information, please contact the
instructor.
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Day
& Time: Monday
through Friday; 1:30 to 3 pm
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Dates:
6/4
to 6/8
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Class
Fee: $55.00 (includes all supplies)
Kids
Can Paint: Basic Watercolors
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Type
of Class: Painting
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Class
Description: Anyone
can paint! Lean how to paint with
watercolors by taking this course. In
this class you will learn basic watercolor techniques. We will be covering color, hue & value,
basic color theory and brushstrokes.
Skill Level, Basic: No prior experience needed. This class is HIGLY
recommended before taking other painting classes. Small group instruction. All supplies will be included. For more information, please contact the
instructor.
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Day
& Time: Monday
through Friday; 3:30 to 5 pm
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Dates:
6/18
to 6/22
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Class
Fee: $65.00 (includes all supplies)
Kids Can Paint: Intermediate Watercolors
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Type
of Class: Painting
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Class
Description: Learn
how to take the next step to make your paintings shine. We will be covering perspective, composition
and texture. We will also discuss intermediate color theory and brushstrokes. Skill Level, Intermediate: Student needs prior painting experience.
(Taking the Basic Watercolors course is a prerequisite if the student has never
taken a painting class.) Small group
instruction. All supplies will be
included. For more information, please
contact the instructor.
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Day
& Time: Monday
through Friday; 3:30 to 5 pm
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Dates:
6/25
to 6/29
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Class
Fee: $65.00 (includes all supplies)
- AGES: 10 to 15 –
Fantasy Drawing: Mythological Creatures
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Type
of Class: Drawing
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Class
Description: What
do fangs, fur, claws and scales all have in common? They are important elements needed to make
mythological creatures. Learn how to
draw cool supernatural creatures including dragons, centaurs, gargoyles and
more. Skill Level, Intermediate: Student needs prior drawing experience.
(Taking the Basic Drawing course is a prerequisite if the student has never
taken a drawing class.) Small group
instruction. All supplies are included.
For more information, please contact the instructor.
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Day
& Time: Monday
through Friday; 3:30 to 5 pm
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Dates:
6/4
to 6/8
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Class
Fee: $55.00 (includes all supplies)
Fantasy Drawing: Heroes & Villains
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Type
of Class: Drawing
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Class
Description: Need
a little more action in your life?
Drawing awe-inspiring heroes and daring villains is for you. Learn how to draw such characters as knights,
pirates, ninjas, samurais and more.
Skill Level, Intermediate:
Student needs prior drawing experience. (Taking the Basic Drawing course
is a prerequisite if the student has never taken a drawing class.) Small group instruction. All supplies are included. For more
information, please contact the instructor.
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Day
& Time: Monday
through Friday; 3:30 to 5 pm
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Dates:
6/11
to 6/15
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Class
Fee: $55.00 (includes all supplies)
Anime Drawing: Chibi People
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Type
of Class: Drawing
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Class
Description: Manga
is the Japanese style of comics and one popular aspect of manga is the
chibis. Chibis are the super-trendy,
cute and tiny people of manga. We
discuss how to turn any animated character into a chibi. Each student will be encouraged to develop
his or her own anime/manga characters and unique style of drawing. Skill Level, Intermediate: Student needs prior drawing experience.
(Taking the Basic Drawing course is a prerequisite if the student has never
taken a drawing class.) Small group
instruction. All supplies are included. For more information, please contact
the instructor.
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Day
& Time: Monday
through Friday; 3:30 to 5 pm
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Dates:
7/23
to 7/27
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Class
Fee: $55.00 (includes all supplies)
Anime Drawing: Chibi Monsters
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Type
of Class: Drawing
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Class
Description: Even
more chibi-cuteness! Full of personality, style and pizzazz we will learn how
to draw chibi creatures, popularly known as “pocket monsters”. Each student will be encouraged to develop
his or her own anime/manga characters and unique style of drawing. Skill Level, Intermediate: Student needs prior drawing experience.
(Taking the Basic Drawing course is a prerequisite if the student has never
taken a drawing class.) Small group
instruction. All supplies are included. For more information, please contact
the instructor.
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Day
& Time: Monday
through Friday; 3:30 to 5 pm
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Dates:
7/30
to 8/3
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Class
Fee: $55.00 (includes all supplies)
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