Register for Winter 2017 NOW!

~ CLASSES FOR WINTER 2017 ~

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

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

Registration Dates: November 7, 2016 - January 6, 2017

Class Term: January 9 - March 10, 2017

WARNING: Due to my limited class sizes, my classes often fill up early.  
Please register early!

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~ PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS ~

Private & Semi-Private Art Lessons

• Type of class: fine art

• Description: Artist and educator Laurie Brenden offers private and semi-private art lessons in the fine arts including watercolors, drawing, mixed media and much more. 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.

• Ages: 6 years to adult

• Class Term: 1/9 – 3/1

• Day & Time: by appointment ONLY!

• Class fee: Private -> $90.00 for lessons (6, 1 hour sessions) plus $20.00 for supplies; Semi-Private -> $66.00 for lessons (6, 1 hour sessions) plus $20.00 for supplies per student (*Supply fee depends on media and unit chosen.)

Private Reading & Writing Instruction

• Type of class: tutoring/private instruction

• Description: Is your child struggling with grammar, writing or reading comprehension? Work one-on-one with a former English teacher, and a certified Reading Specialist. Content will be individualized to meet your child’s needs. 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 reading & writing lessons.

• Ages: 8 to 18

• Class Term: 1/9 – 3/1

• Day & Time: by appointment ONLY!

• Class fee: Private -> $90.00 for lessons (6, 1 hour sessions) plus $20.00 for supplies (*Supply fee depends on unit chosen.)

~ KIDS, 8 to 12 ~

Kids Can Draw: Pets

• Type of class: drawing

• Description: Everyone loves their pet! Learn to draw animals using shapes and proportion. We will cover: cats, dogs, guinea pigs, parakeets, mice and more. All supplies will be included. Skill level, beginner/intermediate: no prior experience required.

• Ages: 8 to 12

• Class Term: 1/10 – 2/21

• Day & Time: Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5 p.m.

• Class fee: $75.00

Kids Can Paint: Pop Art

• Type of class: painting/mixed-media

• Description: Pop Art is an eye-opening celebration of pop culture. In this class, students will explore the artwork of six famous pop artists, 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. All supplies will be included. Skill level, beginner/intermediate: no prior experience required.

• Ages: 8 to 12

• Class Term: 1/11 – 2/22

• Day & Time: Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5 p.m.

• Class fee: $95.00

~ TEENS, 12 to 18 ~

Teens Can Draw: Superheroes

• Type of class: drawing

• Description: Smash! Bash! Zonk! Want to draw awesome heroes and vexing villains? We will explore several styles of drawing superheroes including: traditional, streamlined and American manga. Students taking this class will learn some basic/intermediate drawing techniques plus cool tips and tricks. Skilled students will be encouraged to develop his or her own characters and unique style of drawing. Skill level, intermediate: prior drawing experience preferred. Small classroom instruction. All supplies are included. For more information, please contact the instructor.

• Ages: 11 to 17

• Class Term: 1/13 – 2/24

• Day & Time: Fridays, 4:15 – 5:45 p.m

• Class fee: $75.00

Illustration Geeks Fan Club

• Type of class: meet up/club

• Description: The Illustration Geeks Fan Club are teens, who are into fandom, gaming, anime and/or comics, and want to hang out with like-minded fans. Events for this term include: movie nights with snacks on 1/20 and 2/3, and a costume party on 2/17.

• Ages: 12 to 17 (18 if still in high school)

• Class Term: 1/20, 2/3, 2/17

• Day & Time: Fridays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• Class fee: $5.00

~ ADULTS ~

Adult Pastel Studio

• Type of class: pastel

• Description: Discover the wonderful world of art. Explore art in a small group setting with other adults. You can choose to focus on chalk or oil pastels. We will have an introduction to basic color theory, along with some fun tips and tricks. Your choice of afternoon or evening sessions. Everyone will provide their own supplies after the first class. Please contact the instructor for a supply list. Skill Level: basic/intermediate: no prior experience needed. For more information, contact the instructor

• Ages: 17+

• Class Term: 1/11 – 2/22

• AFTERNOON: Wednesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m; NIGHT: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

• Class fee: $80.00 (NO SUPPLIES INCLUDED)

Fall 2014 Exhibition "Pencils and Paint II"

Brenden Designs is proud to announce its Fall 2014 Exhibition, “Pencils and Paint II”.

This gallery show features the art work of ten young artists who attended my classes this term. The show will open Monday, October 27th at 5 pm and run until Friday, October 31 at 6 pm in Studio Two.  There will also be a display of current home school students' work as well.

Display space courtesy of Margaret Gluhman and the Auburn Arts Association.

To view the exhibition, go to the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center in Auburn, Alabama. The Dempsey will be open Monday through Friday of next week from 8 am to 9 pm.  Please check with a Dempsey staff member to make sure a class is not going on before viewing the exhibition.

There will be a guest book for comments, flyers of upcoming classes, and show brochures available. Come out, and support these young artists!

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Register NOW for Private & Semi-Private Art Lessons

Fall 2014 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 Fall 2014 term, please let me know ASAP!  

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 August 29, 2014
•  Registration:  You MUST register by calling or going by: The Harris Center (334) 501-2930; hours: M-F 8 to 5 pm
• Class Term:  (possibly August) September 2 to October 31, 2014
• 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 Fall 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.

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Update on Fall 2013 Classes

Here is an update on my Fall 2013 Classes:

1. Private & Semi-Private Art Lessons – There are still a few openings left, but I am still unsure of what days/times I will be available.  It will depend on the group classes and availability.  Please contact me if you are interested.  I will try to start scheduling private and semi-private lessons ASAP; I apologize for the delay to those of you that have already contacted me.
2. Teens Can Draw: Real Animals – Has been cancelled due to lack of interest.
3. Kids Can Paint: Abstract Art – We are meeting Wednesday, 9/18.  This is a mixed-media class for children 8-12.  If you would like your child to attend please call or text me ASAP.  If you decide tomorrow, then come tomorrow; we’ll be happy to see you there.  The cost is $95.00 for 8 weeks which covers all supplies.  ALL student must bring an apron or a smock to class every week.  This class should make, but I still have openings if you are interested.
4. Anime Drawing: Fantasy Manga – Was cancelled this week.  We will try again next week.  I am MOVING this class to Fridays and we will meet from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.  The cost is $85.00 for 7 weeks which covers all supplies; if your child has ALL of their own supplies (including paper) then the cost would be $70.00.  I still need a few more students for this class to make.

At this point if you are interested in attending any of my Fall classes you must REGISTER WITH ME!

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Free Wi-Fi

There is now FREE Wi-Fi at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center and from what I understand many of the recreational facilities in Auburn.  At the JDCAC the wireless network is called AuburnWeb and my Nook connected to it automatically and with ease.  Several of my students who took my last anime class also were able to access it. I told the kids they were free to use it as long as they went on sites pre-approved by their parents.  The rules are that is not to be a disruptive influence and if I found out they went somewhere they weren’t supposed to they were banned from using Wi-Fi in my classes FOR LIFE.  That got their attention.

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Anime Madness

Anime Madness

Good news anime, manga and comic book fans.  Miss Laurie has gotten the green light (That means GO!) to hold the yet to be unnamed anime club at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. 

I am working on a date and time as we speak and as soon as I have that confirmed I will let you know.  I’m hoping to have it before school starts.

I will be making a special mailing list so if you want to be the anime club email list, please send me a quick email.  At some point, we may have a blog or something for just us.  Parents I would like your input on where your kids can go online.  (For example: Do you allow them to go on Facebook, deviantART, You Tube, blogs, etc.)  I want this club to be about the kids but I also want to help inform parents about anime/manga and comics and FIRMLY SUPPORT your decisions on what they are exposed to.

For our first event ever, we are having a BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES BLAST!  You must wear something blue; be creative and think outside of the box.  What Miss Laurie is doing may just surprise you!  The plans are still in the works, but so far the Neko Art Lady is planning to have a pizza party along with games and hopefully prizes and much more. 

HELP NEEDED FROM PARENTS

1.     Parents I would like your input on where your kids can go online.  (For example: Do you allow them to go on Facebook, deviantART, You Tube, blogs, etc.)  I want this club to be about the kids but I also want to help inform parents about anime/manga and comics and FIRMLY SUPPORT your decisions on what they are exposed to.

2.     I am agoraphobic.  In my case it means I do not do well in large crowd situations and that is why I only teach small groups.  So for right now the club will be limited to my students.  I would like some parents who would be willing to help out when the club grows.  We would probably meet once or twice a month.  What you can do to help is be supportive and understanding.

3.     The club will be free to join, but some things will cost a small fee.  We are hoping to have some fund-raisers and things in the future.  For this event, I will require the students to bring $5 for pizza.  Also if you would be willing to donate drinks, cups, napkins and plates let me know.

4.     Prizes wanted.  I would like to have door prizes and prizes for the games.  If you have something you could donate that would be great.  Ideas include: gift cards, notebooks, pencils, art supplies, etc.   Please let me know.

HELP NEEDED FROM STUDENTS

1.     This club will be for you.  There is a club on campus for college age students and there is one at the high school, so I am looking to make a club for my age-range kids.  We might change the ages later, but we have to start somewhere.

2.     Ideas for shows for the Trivia bingo game.

3.     Be thinking of ideas for the club name and mascot (Not a game mascot, but a cute side kick chibi-type mascot).  There will be a contest and a NICE prize for the logo / mascot winner.

4.     I would like you to think about what you would like the club to be like.  I do want your input, but remember Miss Laurie will be the final authority.  For example: What ages, who should we invite, how many people, do we want officers, etc?

5.     Volunteers needed.  I think it would be great if some of my older students who are going into high school or college would be willing to come and help us out.  If you are interested let me know. I also would like someone who would like to be our secretary and take notes when we have a meeting so I don’t have to.  It’s an important job and I need someone I can count on.  (We can give you a cool title.)

6.     I am agoraphobic.  In my case it means I do not do well in large crowd situations and that is why I only teach small groups.  So for right now the club will be limited to my students.  I want us to be able to invite our friends and etc.  I’m hoping to get some parents and older students to help.  What you can do to help is be willing to listen and cooperate.  I really, really want to make this happen, but if it becomes too overwhelming I just won’t be able to. 

7.     Prizes wanted.  I would like to have door prizes and prizes for the games.  If you have something you could donate that would be great.  Do you have some small anime / comic book related items you don’t want anymore?  Please let me know.  For example:  I am donating some anime related postcards.

BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES BLAST

·         Date: coming soon

·         Where: JDCAC

·         Who: Anime, manga and comic book fans between the ages of 8 to 16.  You must have taken an art class with Miss Laurie at some point.

·         What: Anime goodness, Pizza Party

·         Cost: There will be a small fee to cover pizza ~$5.00

·         Required: You must wear something blue; be creative and think outside of the box.  What Miss Laurie is doing may just surprise you! 

·         Sponsor: The Neko Art Lady aka Miss Laurie

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