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Levels: B = Beginner, I = Intermediate, A = Advanced

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Time Travelers, For Children in Grades 3-5
September 10 - October 15, 2010 (Fridays, 4-5:30pm) — Materials included. Students will experience art making through the history of Western art. With both 2-D and 3-D media, as well as games, they will learn about the cultures of the ancients. We will start with Paleolithic Cave paintings and end in the Modern era. Media include drawing, painting, clay, collage, mosaics, reposse and relief printmaking. Art history slides will be shown every class. Parents are invited to attend. We will make clay figures like the Mesopotamians, an Egyptian Sphinx, Greek masks, Roman mosaics and recreate stained glass windows from the Middle Ages. We will learn how printmaking was invented in the Renaissance and end with a Matisse collage and Impressionism. Parents must supervise their children before/after class. Visit website


Location: Atlanta, GA
Instructor: Barbara Bailey
Sponsor: The Art School at Binders
Cost: Sale price until Aug. 27: $110, After Aug. 27: $125
Email: Eli Pelizza
Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

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Make Your Own Stamps! (12 yrs & Up)
September 13, 2010 (10am-4pm) — Perfect for any crafter or artist, come learn how to make your own rubber stamps. Bring your own original imagery or use copyright free imagery to create your own versatile stamps to use in fine art, crafts, book arts, quilting and anything else creative! Materials to bring: Speedball Lino Cutter Assortment No. 1, 2 - black fine tip sharpies, ink pads in your choice of colors, decorative and absorbent papers, and inspiring imagery. Visit website


Location: Fallbrook, CA
Instructor: Amber George
Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts
Cost: $40.00, includes stamp blocks
Email: Brigitte Schlemmer
Phone: 760-728-6383

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Sculpture for High School Students
September 25 - December 4, 2010 (Saturdays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) — An excellent opportunity for developing artists to expand their skills in three-dimensions. Students will explore traditional and contemporary materials and techniques of sculpture, and learn to think critically and creatively about turning abstract ideas into reality. Students will model with clay, carve, and work with found objects and assemblage. Bonus: Register for both this course and Drawing and Painting for High School Students and save $100! Visit website


Location: Philadelphia, PA
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Cost: For Credit $390, Non-Credit $390
Email: Continuing Education Dept.
Phone: 215-972-7632

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Caricatures - The Art of Funny I
September 25, 2010 (10 am - 4:30 pm) — Workshop for ages 10 to adult. Everyone loves cartoons, so it's no wonder that caricature is universally accepted as a most delightful art form. This fun-filled workshop is designed for beginners and experienced artists alike. Participants learn how to borrow from reality and fiction to create fantastic portraits using line and style to capture individual likenesses. Visit website


Location: Sarasota, FL
Instructor: Michael White
Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design
Cost: $75, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10
Email: Diane Zorn
Phone: 941-955-8866

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Drawing and Painting for High School Students
September 25 - December 4, 2010 (Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) — Ideal for young artists who want to further their drawing and painting skills and develop a strong body of work for their portfolios. Students will work from still life, interior spaces, window views and portrait models and learn principles of composition, value, perspective, color mixing and paint handling. Bonus: Register for both this and Sculpture for High School Students and save $100! Visit website


Location: Philadelphia, PA
Instructor: Roger Chavez
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Cost: For Credit $390, Non-Credit $390
Email: Continuing Education Dept.
Phone: 215-972-7632

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Saturday Drawing Class
October 2 - November 13, 2010 (Saturdays, 10am-12pm) — This program focuses on drawing with emphasis on value, tonal rendering, cross hatching, linear techniques, stippling, positive & negative space, contour drawing, composition and color. Students will work with still life and various exercises will be completed using lead, graphite, charcoal and ink. Paper and other basic tools will be provided, but sketch books are highly recommended. All levels are welcome. Limit 12 students. Drop- ins welcome for $12 per session (space permitting) but students must attend FIRST class. Visit website


Location: Fallbrook, CA
Instructor: Diego Arias
Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts
Cost: $60.00 for all 6 weeks; includes all materials
Email: Brigitte Schlemmer
Phone: 760-728-6383

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Discovering Creativity (Ages 6-11)
October 2-30, 2010 (Saturdays, 9:30 am - Noon) — Young artists have fun exploring formal art elements while building skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Lessons combine two-dimensional art media and techniques with art history and self-expression. Open-ended projects provide practice and experience with a variety of art media and styles. Register for this class together with the Nov. 6 - Dec. 11 class and save 5 percent. Visit website


Location: Sarasota, FL
Instructor: Patrice Kennedy
Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design
Cost: $75, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10
Email: Diane Zorn
Phone: 941-955-8866

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Drawing I (ages 12-18)
October 2-30, 2010 (Saturdays, 9 am - Noon) — Explore ideas and learn how to give them strength. Find success through understanding composition, modeling form and learning how to work with various drawing tools. The instructor assists any students who want to produce work for a college admission portfolio. Visit website


Location: Sarasota, FL
Instructor: Jeffery Cornwell
Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design
Cost: $175, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10
Email: Diane Zorn
Phone: 941-955-8866

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Caricatures - The Art of Funny II
October 3, 2010 (10 am - 4:30 pm) — If you liked the first one, you will love this new class, which is designed to help teach you how to draw caricatures professionally. Take your cartoon and caricature skills to the next level. In this high energy class, the instructor works one on one to guide you through a day full of polishing your drawing skills, understanding and illustrating body language, facial expression, inking, cartoon lettering and creating successful gags. An advanced section on developing your skills at drawing caricatures from life is included. Prerequisite: Caricatures - The Art of Funny I (see Sept. 26) or previous caricature experience. Visit website


Location: Sarasota, FL
Instructor: Michael White
Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design
Cost: $75, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10
Email: Diane Zorn
Phone: 941-955-8866

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Holiday Mudslingers - Ages 5 & Up
October 6 - November 3, 2010 (Wednesdays, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM) — Ceramic Artist Jo Sebern's goal for this class is for students to enjoy themselves while developing their artistic ability using the three dimensional medium of clay. Each student will take home several finished pieces with a seasonal theme. Classes 1 & 2 are building, classes 3 & 4 are glazing, and class 5 is a Raku experience. It is highly recommended that students attend all classes in order to complete the projects. Cost includes materials and firing fees. Visit website


Location: Fallbrook, CA
Instructor: Jo Sebern
Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts
Cost: $60
Email: Brigitte Schlemmer
Phone: 760-728-6383

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Fall Break Youth Academy (Ages 9 - 14)
October 11-15, 2010 (9am-3pm) — Do something creative this fall break. Draw, paint and sculpt while experiencing an authentic art school. Students beginner through advanced are welcome. Visit website


Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Instructor: Carrie Curran
Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School
Cost: $275
Email: Scottsdale Artists' School
Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

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El Dia De Los Muertos Mural Creation with Daniel Martinez (Ages 11 to 17 yrs)
October 16, 2010 (9:30am-4pm) — Celebrate a Mexican Tradition known as El Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) that honors our departed loved ones. Muralist Daniel Martinez will give a short lecture about the history and symbolism used in this traditional observance, and explain how the imagery can be incorporated into the mural. He will guide everyone through this mural production project and give demonstrations on painting and creating surface treatments such as faux finishes in acrylic. The mural will incorporate low relief of mixed media materials, such as grave markers, skulls and crosses that will be painted and applied on panel frames. Youths are encouraged to bring photos or xerox images of someone they wish to remember or give tribute to. Visit website


Location: Fallbrook, CA
Instructor: Daniel Martinez
Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts
Cost: $10 per person, includes all materials
Email: Brigitte Schlemmer
Phone: 760-728-6383

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Art Expressions Class for Youth: Grades 3-6
October 26 - November 16, 2010 (Tuesdays, 3:45-5:15pm) — All new lessons for students who are new or returning! Paper Mache, collage, watercolor and tempera paints, oil and chalk pastels and mixed media are the materials used in the wide gamut of projects. Students will create artworks that are 3-dimensional, abstract, imaginary and realistically drawn and painted from life. There will be some study of master artists and wildlife. Instruction will be given in composition, design and color theory. If possible, some of these works will be shown publicly in Fallbrook. Visit website


Location: Fallbrook, CA
Instructor: Marilee Ragland
Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts
Cost: $65.00
Email: Brigitte Schlemmer
Phone: 760-728-6383

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Art Expressions Class for Youth: K-2/3
October 27 - November 17, 2010 (Wednesdays, 3:45-5:15pm) — All new lessons for students who are new or returning! Paper Mache, collage, watercolor and tempera paints, oil and chalk pastels and mixed media are the materials used in the wide gamut of projects. Students will create artworks that are 3-dimensional, abstract, imaginary and realistically drawn and painted from life. There will be some study of master artists and wildlife. Instruction will be given in composition, design and color theory. If possible, some of these works will be shown publicly in Fallbrook. Visit website


Location: Fallbrook, CA
Instructor: Marilee Ragland
Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts
Cost: $65.00
Email: Brigitte Schlemmer
Phone: 760-728-6383

Beginner Level
Intermediate Level
Advanced Level

Discovering Creativity (Ages 6-11)
November 6 - December 11, 2010; no class Nov. 27 (Saturdays, 9:30 am - Noon) — Young artists have fun exploring formal art elements while building skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Lessons combine two-dimensional art media and techniques with art history and self-expression. Open-ended projects provide practice and experience with a variety of art media and styles. Register for this class together with the Oct. 2 - 30 class and save 5 percent. Visit website


Location: Sarasota, FL
Instructor: Patrice Kennedy
Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design
Cost: $75, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10
Email: Diane Zorn
Phone: 941-955-8866

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Intermediate Level
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Comic Strip I - The Basics
November 20, 2010 (10 am - 4:30 pm) — Workshop for ages 10 to adult. Comic strips are great venues for action, humor, satire, mystery or education. In this light-hearted workshop, participants develop and create characters to bring alive in an original comic strip. Participants are encouraged to develop their quirky (or serious) ideas on paper while also learning the secrets of going to press. The instructor welcomes all ages and all talent levels. See 'you' in the funnies! Visit website


Location: Sarasota, FL
Instructor: Michael White
Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design
Cost: $75, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10
Email: Diane Zorn
Phone: 941-955-8866

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Comic Strip II - Concept and Drawing
November 21, 2010 (10 am - 4:30 pm) — Workshop for ages 10 to adult. Come join returning or advanced students in this exciting workshop about creating your original comics. Develop skills and understanding about how to take your comic strip and comic book art to a professional level. The goal is to help you take original ideas and turn them into a format worthy of print. For the class you will need to have already partially or fully developed characters and concepts. Focus is on advancing your cartoon drawing skills, developing a style, visual storytelling, basic inking, lettering, understanding copyright and trademark plus how to put it all together for the world to enjoy. Visit website


Location: Sarasota, FL
Instructor: Michael White
Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design
Cost: $75, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10
Email: Diane Zorn
Phone: 941-955-8866

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Advanced Level

The Art of Inking and Producing Comics
November 28 - December 12, 2010 (Sundays, 10 am - 4:30 pm) — Workshop for ages 14 to adult. Learn from a master inker trained by artists from Marvel and DC comics, who has produced comic art for over 30 years and knows the ropes from concept to publication. This class is for those who wish to learn the art of pen and ink embellishment - whether you like action, adventure, fantasy, anime, humor or horror. In 3 weeks you learn how to wield the same materials that comic pros use. Explore technique and style and examine formulas for creating successful products fit for print. Students must already possess some basic drawing skills and be prepared to focus on the black and white ink work. Comics lettering, graphics and reproduction will also be reviewed. Visit website


Location: Sarasota, FL
Instructor: Michael White
Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design
Cost: $215, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10
Email: Diane Zorn
Phone: 941-955-8866

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Winter Break: Gift Making Class (Ages 6 - teen)
December 20-22, 2010 (9am-3pm) — Have your child craft their holiday gifts this season at the Scottsdale Artists' School, located conveniently near Fashion Square and the Arts District shopping areas. Students receive professional instruction and go home with 4 completed art gifts wrapped with cards. Mediums will include watercolor, sculpture, acrylic and mixed media. Please bring a sketchbook for this workshop. Visit website


Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Instructor: Carrie Curran
Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School
Cost: $195
Email: Scottsdale Artists' School
Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

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Intermediate Level
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Spring Break Youth Academy (Ages 9 - 14)
March 14-18, 2011 (9am-3pm) — In this spring "art break", students will produce artwork with acrylics, pastels, watercolor, pen and ink, clay sculpture and charcoal. Mixing colors, learning perspective and basic drawing lessons are also included in this course. Visit website


Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Instructor: Carrie Curran
Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School
Cost: $275
Email: Scottsdale Artists' School
Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

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