ART DEPARTMENT CLASS REGISTRATION
SPRING 2025
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
Medium Exploration
Mixed Media
Suzanne McNeill-Sparks
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17
Session 1 Medium Exploration
Take painting beyond expectations. Explore mediums that will include gouache, ink, acrylics and watercolor. Palette knifes, brushes, simple tools will be used to guide and create interpretive and colorful compositions. Initial supplies will be provided for demonstration and sampling. New materials and fresh methods will inspire and stimulate creativity.
Tuition $125
Creative Sketching/Drawing
Mixed Media
Suzanne McNeill-Sparks
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Mar 3, 10 24, 31 Apr 7, 14
Creative Sketching/Drawing
Take drawing and painting beyond expectations using mediums that will include graphite, pencils, pens, ink and markers. Watercolors, acrylics and gouache will make your creations come alive. Drawing subjects will include still life, figurative, nature, architectural, and combinations of all. Initial supplies will be provided for demonstration and sampling. Class will include studio and day trips to explore and stimulate creativity.
Tuition $125
TUESDAY CLASSES
Watercolor
Bev Boren
Session 1
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Jan 14, 21, 28 Feb 4, 11, 18
Session 2
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Mar 4, 11, 25 Apr 1, 8, 15
Students explore methods, techniques, materials, & products associated with the art of watercolor. Beginners will learn about paint, types of paper used and techniques. Composition as well as practicing techniques will be included.
Session 1 Tuition: $125
Session 2 Tuition: $125
WEDNESDAY
Oil
Judy Gelfert
Session 1
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Jan 15, 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19
Session 2
Morning Class Dates (9:15AM- 12:15PM): Mar 5, 12, 26 Apr 2, 9, 16
Sessions will focus students on developing a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of painting. 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
Oil
Peggy Cook
Session 1
Afternoon Class Dates (12:45PM - 3:45PM): Jan 15, 22, 29 Feb 5,12, 19
Session 2
Afternoon Class Dates (12:45PM - 3:45PM): Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20 Dec 4, 11
Sessions will focus on beginning art students who are developing an understanding of the fundamentals of painting. Students will explore materials, method, and technique of oil painting.
Session 1 Tuition: $125
Session 2 Tuition: $125
THURSDAY CLASSES
Intermediate & Advanced Oil/Acrylic
Linda McCall
Session 1
Afternoon Class Dates(12:45PM - 3:45PM): Jan 16, 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 20
Session 2
Afternoon Class Dates(12:45PM - 3:45PM): Mar 6, 13, 27 Apr 3, 10, 17
Designed for painters with some experience in oil painting. We will focus on exploring brush techniques, the power of contrasts; and reinforcing your understanding of design elements and principles. Emphasis will be on defining and developing your own personal 21st C. style. Class will often consist of short practice projects, teacher presentation and demonstration followed by open painting with instructor guidance.
Session 1 Tuition: $125
Session 2 Tuition: $125
Pastels
Lynda Conley
Session 1
Morning Class Dates(9:15AM - 12:15PM): Mar 6, 13, 27 Apr 3, 10, 17
Through demonstrations and individual instruction, participants learn basic approaches in using pastels. Materials, application, and underpainting discussed. Beginner and experienced pastel artists. Class will use soft pastels and not oil pastels.
Session 1 Tuition: $125
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