Spring 2015 Classes Announced

Yes, it's already THAT time again. For Spring 2015 I'll be offering the following classes:

~ AGES 8 to 12 ~

Gifted Enrichment: Tall Tales
Mon's 4:00 to 5:30 pm

Kids Can Draw: Cartoons
Wed's 3:30 to 5;00 pm

~ AGES 12 to 17 ~

Teens Can Draw: Superheroes
Fri's 4:30 to 6:00 pm

~ AGES 6 and up ~

Private & Semi-private Art Lessons
* contact instructor to schedule

~ FAN CLUB ~
Illustration Geeks Fan Club
Fri's 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Ages: 12 to high school

Brenden Designs - Custom art work, mural painting, and art instruction

Register NOW for Private and Semi-private Art Lessons

Winter 2015 Private & Semi-Private Art Lessons

Registration is now open! If you are interested in taking Private Art Lessons or Semi-Private Art Lessons with me during the Winter 2015 term, please let me know ASAP!

IMPORTANT:  Please note that with lessons starting AFTER the Christmas holidays, I won't know my schedule until after the New Year.  I may only be able to place you temporarily at a certain time and date and then once the dust settles, I'll be able to tell you when we can meet for the rest of the term.

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.

•  Registration Dates:  NOW until January 9, 2015
•  Registration:  You MUST register by calling or going by: The Harris Center (334) 501-2930; hours: M-F 8 to 5 pm
• Class Term:  January 12 to March 20, 2015
• Ages:  6 years and up
•  Days & Times:  by appointment only
•  Price:  $13.00 an hour + supplies (private) or $10.00 an hour per student + supplies (semi-private).  If you provide ALL of your own supplies you do not have to pay a supply fee.
•  Media:  All fine art media except traditional oils (I do water based oils).
• Supply Fees:  Supplies run $15.00 to $30.00 depending on the unit and the media chosen.
• Units Available:  Check online at http://www.brendendesigns.com/#!art-units/c10cu  for my ever-growing list of units!
•  Location of Classes:  Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (334) 501-2963

Important Information:  You MUST contact me first!  If you just register that does NOT guarantee you a spot!  Remember that returning students will have first priority; students who have been with me the longest get placed first. Then if I have any room I will place other returning students and new students.  I have already been fielding a lot of calls from new people who are interested in private & semi-private lessons, so if you are interested let me know as soon as you can! You can either call or e-mail me.

• If you would like to register for the Winter term I will need the following information
•  When you would like to start.
• How many weeks you would like to sign up for. I recommend 6-8 weeks.
• The top 3 times and days that work best for you. (I can’t guarantee that you will get in on of your first choices.
•  What medium & unit you (or your child) is interested in.

 Just a reminder that not only do I have to operate within your schedule, I do have other commitments and a part-time tutoring job, and we also have to work with the Dempsey’s calendar and available space.

Brenden Designs - Custom art work, mural painting, and art instruction

Register Now for Winter 2015 Classes

REGISTER NOW FOR WINTER 2015 CLASSES

~ CLASSES FOR WINTER 2015 ~

New classes that I’m offering this quarter include: Gifted Enrichment: There Be Dragons, Anime Drawing: Kawaii, The Let’s Focus on Artists of the 1800’s, & the Principles of Design through Mixed-Media.

Classes are held at: The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) (334) 501-2963 unless otherwise noted!

You MUST register by calling or going by: The Harris Center (334) 501-2930; hours: M-F 8 to 5 pm

Registration Dates: November 17, 2014 to January 9, 2015

Class Term: January 12 to March 20, 2015

~ PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE ~

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 12 to March 20, 2015

• 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

~ AGES 8 to 12 ~

Gifted Enrichment: There Be Dragons

•      Type of class: Writing - Mythology/Art class                    

•      Description: This new gifted enrichment class will combine folk lore, mythology, art, and creative writing. The “There Be Dragons course” is for creatively and artistically gifted students. Students will study dragons and related mythology and folklore and then write and illustrate their own myths and folk tales. The instructor has a M.Ed. in Gifted Studies, and specializes in small group instruction.

•      Ages: 8 - 12 years old

•      Dates: January 12 to March 2, 2015 (8 weeks); NO CLASS on January 19^th.

•      Day & Time: Mondays from 4:00 to 5:30 pm

•      Class fee: $95.00 (includes supplies)

Let’s Focus on Artists of the 1800’s

•      Type of class: mixed-media/painting

•      Description: This new mixed-media class will concentrate on eight famous artists from the 1800’s. Featured artists include: Paul Klee, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Amedeo Modigliani, Diego Rivera, Marcel Duchamp, Marc Chagall, and Chang Daichien. Skill Level: Basic (no prior experience needed) Small group instruction.  For more information, please contact the instructor.

•      Ages: 8 - 12 years old

•      Dates: January 14 to March 4, 2015 (8 weeks)

•      Day & Time: Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm

•      Class fee: $95.00 (includes supplies)

~ AGES 10 to 15 ~

Anime Drawing: Kawaii

• Type of class: drawing

• Description: Explore the super cute manga genre of Kawaii! These characters are intensely cute, fun to draw, and colorfully graphic. We will even dive the dark side of Kawaii by drawing some creepy and bad to the bone characters. Included topics are lovable anthros, mysterious monsters, gothic, and more. Students taking this class will learn some basic drawing techniques plus cool tips and tricks. Each student will be encouraged to develop his or her own anime characters and unique style of drawing. Skill Level: Intermediate (prior drawing experience preferred.) Small group instruction.

• Ages: 10-17 years old

• Dates: January 16 to March 6, 2015 (8 weeks)

• Day & Time: Fridays from 4:30 to 600 p.m.

• Class fee: $85.00 (includes supplies)

~ AGES 50+ ~

Principles of Design through Mixed-Media

• Type of class: mixed-media/painting

• Description: Students will be introduced to the elements and principles of design using artwork from throughout history. The principles of design include: balance, movement,

pattern, and more. They will then apply that knowledge to make mixed-media pieces of their own. Part two of the series; the first class was Elements of Design through

Drawing. Students can attend this course even if they did NOT participate in part one. Skill Level: Basic: No prior experience needed. Small group instruction.

• Ages: 50 +

• Dates: January 14 to March 3, 2015 (8 weeks)

• Day & Time: Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:00 pm

• Location: JDCAC

• Class fee: $95.00 (includes supplies)

~ FAN CLUB ~

Illustration Geeks

• Type of class: anime-comics fan club

• Description: Get with the geeks! We will be back in force almost every week at the Dempsey again in the winter. The Illustration Geeks are kids ages 10 - 17, who are totally into fandom. While the focus is mostly on anime/manga and comics/comic books, all facets of fandom are celebrated here. 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.

• Ages: 10 – 17 years old

• Day & Time: Fridays, January 16 to March 20, 2015 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm

• Class fee: Free (there will be a small charge for special events)

Brenden Designs - Custom art work, mural painting, and art instruction