Spring 2024 Classes

ART DEPARTMENT CLASS REGISTRATION

SPRING 2024

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.

For information about becoming a member, please click to contact us today.

MONDAY CLASSES

Expressive Art
Mixed Media
Suzanne McNeill-Sparks
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Jan. 15, 22, 29 Feb. 5,12,19

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): Feb 26, Mar 4,11,25, Apr 1, 8

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 $125

Lettering Designs
Calligraphy
Cheryl Darrow
Afternoon Class Dates (12:45pm - 3:45pm): Jan. 15, 22, 29 Feb. 5,12,19

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): Feb 26, Mar 4,11,25, Apr 1, 8

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): Jan. 16, 23, 30 Feb. 6,13,20

Session 2
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Mar 5,12,26 Apr 1,9, 16

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

https://www.ruralgirlgraphics.com

ART 101
Doug Clark

Session 1
Afternoon Class Dates (12:45PM- 3:45PM): Jan. 16, 23, 30 Feb. 6,13,20

This class for oil and acrylic artists will focus on the elements of art and the principles of design. You will learn how to use these tools to paint to enhance your artwork. There will be a special focus on value, value studies and then move into color theory. The class will also understand primary and secondary colors, color temperatures, the color wheel, and limited pallets. Special attention will be paid to composition and use of space and placement in paintings. Doug will help each artist find their own voice and personal style as they pursue art.

Session 1 Tuition: $125

https://douglasbclark.com/

WEDNESDAY CLASSES

Oil
Judy Gelfert

Session 1
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Jan.17,24,31 Feb. 7, 21, 28

Session 2
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Mar 13,27 Apr.3,10,17, 24

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

https://www.judygelfert.com

THURSDAY CLASSES

Oil & Acrylic
Linda McCall

Session 1
Afternoon Class Dates(12:45PM - 3:45PM): Jan.18,25,Feb.1,8,15,22

Session 2
Afternoon Class Dates(12:45PM - 3:45PM): Mar.7,14,28 Apr4,11, 18

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

https://www.lindamccall.com

OUR INSTRUCTORS

2024 Instructors