Howard County Center for the Arts: Arts Council

Adult Classes

Life long learning through the arts

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Visual Arts
- Resident Artist and Organization Classes
  - Diana Marta holds painting and drawing classes for adults in HCCA studio 3. Students from beginning to experienced are welcome. Instruction includes methods and approaches for technical and expressive use of drawing, watercolor, oil, acrylic, and collage. Lessons are based on formal design, observation, theme and invention. Call 410-750-3125 for info.
    
    David Zuccarini, nationally recognized artist, gives private instruction in traditional drawing and painting styles in Studio 10. Ongoing instruction provided for all levels of adult students including individualized instruction in charcoal, pastel and oil. Portfolio preparation is available for students planning to attend art schools. Call 410-997-8572 for info.
    
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    Fee: $Varies (members: $Varies).
- Sumi Painting
  - Ages 13-Adult
    
    Learn the traditions and techniques of Sumi ink brush painting through various demonstrations and practice. You will explore East Asian concepts of line, brush stroke and composition with a focus on the plum, orchid, chrysanthemum and bamboo. Learn to express yourself through this unique cultural style.
    
    Myung Sook Kim is a Maryland artist who received her MA in studio art from the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio. She recently had a solo exhibit of her paintings at the Columbia Art Center in Columbia, MD, and has exhibited internationally at LaMer Gallery in Seoul, Korea; Degar Gallery in Virginia; Muse Gallery in Philadelphia; the Towson Commons Gallery in Baltimore and Maryland Hall in Annapolis.
    Class also available Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm - 9:30 p.m.
    Myung Sook Kim
    Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, .
    September 24 - November 12.
    Fee: $180 (members: $162).
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- Life Drawing/Painting Sessions - Drop In
  - A monitor coordinates all sessions, however, instruction is not provided. The sessions consist of a single pose with the same model over a multiple week period for detailed figure study work. Bring your own art materials. There are a limited number of easels, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions purchased in advance are only good for one year from time of purchase. Pre-registration is not required.
    Figure Model Sessions - Drop In
    A live, nude model is provided at each session. Participants under age 18 must have parental consent to participate.
    
    $12 per session (purchased in advance)
    $60 for 6 sessions
    
    Monitor: Jim Adkins
    Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Room 9.
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    Fee: $12 (members: $12).
- Portrait Drawing/Painting Sessions - Drop In
  - A monitor coordinates all sessions, however, instruction is not provided. The sessions consist of a single pose with the same model over a multiple week period for detailed figure study work. Bring your own art materials. There are a limited number of easels, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions purchased in advance are only good for one year from time of purchase. Pre-registration is not required.
    
    Draw or paint from a live, clothed model at each session.
    
    $10 per session
    
    $42 for 6 sessions (purchaed in advance
    Fee to be paid to monitor.
    Monitor: Cheryl Lucente
    Monitor: Cheryl Lucente
    Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Room 9.
    September - June.
    Fee: $10 per session (members: $10).
- Loosen Up!
  - Ages: 17-Adult
    Inspired by artists such as Wayne Thiebaud, Marsden Hartley and Helen Frankenthaler (to name a few), in this course students will learn to take their artistic skills to a whole new level, while exploring a wide range of possibilities within the realm of drawing and painting. Loosening the stroke of the pencil, pen and brush, experimentation is the key to this class, as students are exposed to fresh and lively approaches to subject matter including still-life in the studio and on location (outside). Students will have an opportunity to utilize artistic media in non-traditional ways. This is an excellent art course for anyone who loves to paint, but feels the need to loosen-up or expand their repertoire, or for a student preparing a college or A.P. portfolio.
    
    Karen Graff is a fine artist with experience in traditional plein aire painting and mixed media, as well as fashion design. She has taught both middle school and high school art, including Advanced Placement Studio Art and Art History. She currently teaches high school art at the Key School in Annapolis, where she teaches studio courses and oversees yearbook. She received her Bachelor's in Art Education from Millersville University, and completed graduate work there and at Towson University.
    Karen Graff
    Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, .
    September 9 - November 12.
    Fee: $120 (members: $108).
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- Basic Drawing Skills - Day session
  - ages 17+
    For a comprehensive introduction to the art of drawing, explore the basics of technique, media and composition through observation and analysis of natural and manufactured forms. The course will culminate with an introduction to the human figure.
    Art Landerman
    Mondays, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, .
    September 22 - November 10.
    Fee: $180 (members: $162).
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- Basic Drawing Skills - Evening Session
  - ages 17+
    For a comprehensive introduction to the art of drawing, explore the basics of technique, media and composition through observation and analysis of natural and manufactured forms. The course will culminate with an introduction to the human figure.
    Art Landerman
    Mondays, 6:30PM - 9:30PM, .
    September 22 - November 10.
    Fee: $180 (members: $162).
    Register
Performing Arts
- No Boundries Musical Theatre Program (ages 17 and up)
  - No Boundaries is a musical theater program for young adults and adults (ages 17 and up) with mild to moderate disabilities. Participants sing, dance and act segments from one of Broadway’s famous musicals. The class will end with a public performance. Offered in partnership with the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks Office of Therapeutic Services.
    Wayne Larrivey
    Tuesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Theatre.
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    Fee: $50 (members: $N/A - Register through Rec. & Parks at 410-313-7275).
- Fabulous 50+ Players Musical Theatre Program
  - A musical theatre program for anyone aged 50 and over – regardless of past musical theatre experience – that provides opportunities to participate on or off stage in the production of a musical revue and related projects. Rehearsals will begin this winter for performances in for spring 2009.
    
    Participation in the Fabulous 50+ Players onstage and backstage is free! Call 410-313-2787 for more information about being part of next year’s show.
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- Dance Floor Survival Skills
  - ages 15+
    This class introduces the basic dance steps for many ballroom and swing dances. Additional dance techniques which are fundamental to all dances will also be covered. In this fun, relaxed setting each student will soon be dancing the night away! No partner required.
    Sheila Haris
    Fridays, 6:45PM - 7:45 PM, Dance Studio.
    September 26 - November 14.
    Fee: $60 (members: $54).
    Register
- Howard County Ballet
  - Howard County Ballet offers a variety of dance classes for children and adults in studio 17 and the HCCA dance studio. Call 410-465-9414 or visit www.howardcountyballet.org for more information.
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Visual Arts Classes are open to anyone age 18 or older.
* Denotes classes open to 11th and 12th grade students
** Denotes classes open to 8th - 12th grade students

Supplies: Adults are responsible for obtaining their own supplies and materials. Supply costs will vary and are not included in program fees. A supply list will be provided during or prior to the first class. Some classes may require a supply fee be paid to the instructor.

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