ART DEPARTMENT CLASS REGISTRATION
FALL 2023
All morning classes are planned to meet from 9:15 to 12:15.
Afternoon classes are planned to meet from 12:45 - 3:45.
Art Department Classes are open to members of the Women's Club of Fort Worth.
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MONDAY CLASSES
Expressive Art
Mixed Media
Suzanne McNeill-Sparks
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Sept.11, 18, 25 Oct.2, 9, 16
Session 1 Expressive Art
Take drawing and painting beyond expectations to inspiration and insight. Learn new ways to create, fresh methods for creativity, and new materials. Create interpretive compositions then paint with expressive colors. Watercolor or acrylic paints work best. Beginner to advanced.
Tuition $125
Sketchbook Inspire
Mixed Media
Suzanne McNeill-Sparks
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Nov 13, 27 Dec 4, 11
Sketchbook Inspire
Incorporate more art into your life. Explore creative ideas, prompts, tools, windows, fold-outs, and techniques for working in your own sketchbook. The class is packed with techniques and creative exercises that include mark making, watercolor, mixed media, collate, words, text and more.
Tuition $105
Lettering Designs
Calligraphy
Cheryl Darrow
Afternoon Class Dates (12:45pm - 3:45pm): Sept 11, 18, 25 Oct 2, 9, 16
Lettering Designs
Learn the basics of lettering designs and how they can be incorporated in our daily lives through card making, paper folding, mini books, envelopes, journaling, mixed media. Many examples of creative card making will incorporate your lettering style along with showing how simple lettering styles can enhance your correspondence and be turned into artful projects.
Tuition $125
Lettering Layout/Design
Calligraphy
Cheryl Darrow
Afternoon Class Dates (12:45pm - 3:45pm): Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 27, Dec 4, 11
Lettering Layout/Design
Part 2 of Lettering Designs covers info on “what to do with your lettering knowledge.” Tips and tricks on creating a unique layout & how to mass produce these techniques for card making and gift ideas. Continue to build on knowledge of Calligraphed styles, also learning Copperplate and Neuland. Watercolor techniques, envelope designs and holiday card designs.
$125
TUESDAY CLASSES
Watercolor
Diane Brown
Session 1
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17
Session 2
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 28, Dec 5, 12
Students will explore methods, techniques, materials, and products associated with the art of watercolor. Students are guided through projects provided as desired and encouraged to pursue their own paintings.
Session 1 Tuition: $125
Session 2 Tuition: $125
Intro to Art
Linda McCall
Session 1
Afternoon Class Dates (12:45PM- 3:45PM): Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17
Session 2
Afternoon Class Dates (12:45PM- 3:45PM): Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 28, Dec 5, 12
This beginner course will teach drawing skills and cover the basic principles of design needed for a good foundation. Each class will include a presentation followed by an art project to enhance your understanding of the principles of art and allow beginners to dip your toe into the water.
Session 1 Tuition: $125
Session 2 Tuition: $125
WEDNESDAY CLASSES
Oil
Judy Gelfert
Session 1
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Sept 13, 20, 27 Oct 4, 11, 18
Session 2
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Nov 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec 6, 13
Sessions will focus students on developing a deep understanding of the fundamentals of painting, focusing on small landscapes as subjects. Continue with our 30-minute warm-up paintings at the beginning of each class, followed by free painting time with individual instruction. Artists of all levels are welcome.
Session 1 Tuition: $125
Session 2 Tuition: $125
THURSDAY CLASSES
Oil & Acrylic
Linda McCall
Session 1
Afternoon Class Dates(12:45PM - 3:45PM): Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19
Session 2
Afternoon Class Dates(12:45PM - 3:45PM): Nov 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec 7, 14
This class will teach the tools and techniques including color methods to achieve your style objectives. Demonstrations along with personal guidance is given to meet each student at their current skill level.
Session 1 Tuition: $125
Session 2 Tuition: $125
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