Monday, October 28, 2013

Brenden Designs Winter 2014 Classes

Once again I’ll be offering Group Art Lessons at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center in Auburn, Alabama. You can register for these classes by going by or calling the Harris Center. 

Classes are held at: The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) (334) 501-2963
You MUST register by calling or going by: The Harris Center (334) 501-2930; hours: M-F 8 to 5 pm
Registration Dates: November 18 to December 20, 2013
Class Term: January 6 to March 7, 2014

NEW classes/offerings for Winter 2014: Adult Art Studio, Kids Can Draw: Cartoons, Amazing Animorphs and the Illustration Geeks fan club.


~ NEW FOR ADULTS ONLY! ~
Adult Art Studio
Type of class: painting class
Description: Want to come and do fun and easy art projects?  These are one day make and take workshops. Come once or sign up for the whole series. Everyone must come for a short orientation, and discussion of projects on January 15th; there is no fee for the orientation.  You must notify the instructor at least 24 hours prior to attend individual sessions. Skill Level: Basic: No prior experience needed. Small group instruction.  Includes all supplies; please bring an apron or smock.  For more information, contact the instructor.
Ages: 19 years and older
Class Term: January 15 to March 12, 2014 (9 weeks)
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Class fee: $160.00 for all workshops; 50+ discount $120.00 for all workshops
                     $20.00 per workshop; 50+ discount $15.00 per workshop


~ CLASSES FOR WINTER 2014 ~
Private & Semi-Private Art Lessons
Type of class: private & semi-private art lessons
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 her directly for more information or to sign up for private art lessons. 
Ages: 6 years to adult
Class Term: January 6 to March 7, 2014
Day & Time: by appointment ONLY! 
Class fee: Private -> $80.00 for lessons (6, 1 hour sessions) plus $20.00 for supplies; Semi-Private -> $60.00 for lessons (6, 1 hour sessions) plus $20.00 for supplies per student 

Kids Can Draw: Cartoons
Type of class: drawing class
Description: Learn how to draw fantastic cartoons using basic geometric shapes. Then we will up the ante by learning about special effects, emotions and  costumes.  By the end of the quarter, each student will have created their own comic strip.  Skill Level, Basic: No prior experience required.  Small group instruction.  For more information, please contact the instructor.
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
Class Term: January 15 to March 5, 2014 (8 weeks)
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5 pm
Class fee:
 $95.00 (includes supplies)

Paint Adventures
Type of class: painting/mixed-media 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, doodles, straw painting, sand painting and more.  Skill Level: Basic: No prior experience needed. Small group instruction.  For more information, please contact the instructor.
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
Class Term: January 13 to March 3, 2014 (7 weeks) - NO CLASS on 1/20 Martin Luther King Day
Day & Time: Mondays, 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Class fee: $85.00 (includes supplies)                         

Amazing Animorphs
Type of class: drawing class
Description: Animorphs are anthropomorphic beings, which are animals with human characteristics.  These beasts have fascinated artists going back thousands of years.  Learn how to draw a range of these creatures in a range of styles including cute and furry, to glamorous and cool, to occult and fantasy.   Each student will be encouraged to develop his or her own anthropomorphic characters and unique style of drawing.  Skill Level, Intermediate: Prior drawing experience preferred. Small group instruction.  For more information, please contact the instructor.
Ages: 10 – 15 years old
Class Term: January 17 to March 7, 2014 (8 weeks)
Day & Time: Fridays, 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Class fee: $95.00 (includes supplies)


~ FAN CLUB ~
Join the Illustration Geeks!
Type of class: anime-comics fan club
Description: Are you into anime and manga, or are comic books your thing?  Do you want to hang out with other fans?  Then this is the club for you.  We will meet twice a month.  There will be guest speakers, workshops, special events and more.  While most things will be free; there will be a small charge for some special events.  Come and see what all the buzz is about!
• Ages: 8 – 17 years old
Day & Time: Friday, January 17, January 31, February 14, February 28, March 7, and March 21, 2014 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Class fee: Free (there will be a small charge for special events)



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Friday, October 4, 2013

Anime-Comics Fan Club Meeting

Come on out to our next Anime-Comic Fan Club meeting! We will have a short meeting, where among other things we will VOTE on a club name. Then we will have two sets of guest speakers. First up is the Auburn Area Community Theatre who will talk to us about costuming on a budget. Then the Cosplayers' Association at Auburn will take the floor to guide us through the wonderful world of cosplay; seven of their members will be coming in character. I wonder "who" we will meet?


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