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Drawing, Painting, & Jewelry Design |
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Join us for an opportunity to meet instructors from our classes in Art, Music, Photography, Creative Writing, Foreign Languages and other courses of personal and community interest. Then at 6:30, enjoy a FREE one-hour sample class from one of our instructors. There will be several to choose from. Pre-Registration is encouraged to help us anticipate attendance, but walk-ins are always welcome! Wed, Jan 20, 5:30-7:30pm FREE #70054 |
| Innovative Wire Jewelry - Level 1 (Classroom) Instructor: Janis Stephens |
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Come explore the fine art of wire wrap and create beautiful sterling silver or gold-filled bracelets, pendants, rings, necklaces, and earrings. You will learn to wire wrap faceted gemstones and cabochons in the traditional method. This is a beginning level course, but more advanced students are welcome to attend and will be provided with additional tips and ideas to expand your knowledge base. Prerequisite: Moderate hand strength and excellent eyesight or magnification (Optivisor) required. All tools and equipment are furnished. Supplies run $50 — $250 depending on what you purchase. You can even use "found" items from home or in nature rather than purchasing stones. Visit the instructor's Website for more information. Limited to 13 students. New Lower Price! Mon., October 26-November 30, 5:30-8:30pm, 6 sessions/18 hrs., $199, #69263 Online Registration Form |
| Innovative Wire Jewelry — Level 2 (Classroom) Instructor: Janis Stephens |
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In this next level course, you'll make fun and intriguing bracelets, earrings, rings, findings, and 14K gold filled pendants, as well as sterling silver, brass, and copper wire jewelry that incorporates natural stones, beads, and faceted gems. You may use the tools the instructor provides or purchase your own. Supplies run from $50 to $250 depending on what you purchase. Prerequisite: Innovative Wire Jewelry, Level 1 or approval of instructor. Limited to 13 students. No classes are currently scheduled. To be contacted for the next class session, please email Questions.ppd@georgiacenter.uga.edu with your name, class title and desired session. |
| Intermediate Jewelry Design & Metalwork (Classroom, Jewelry Lab) Instructor: Barbara Mann |
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Design and craft your own jewelry! Intermediate students will be guided on individual projects. Students pay a $25 materials fee on the first night. A $30 lab fee (per person) is already included in the course fee. Class is limited to 15 students. Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry Design & Metalwork or permission of instructor. Thurs., September 17-November 5, 7-9:15pm, 8 sessions/18 hrs., $189, #69264 UGA's Cedar Street Art Building (Right on Cedar St from East Campus Rd; first driveway on left; second building on left) Online Registration Form |
| Beginning Drawing (Classroom, Lamar Dodd) Instructor: Bettie Miller |
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Learn the fundamentals of line drawing, shading, composition and perspective. Students will start working in pencil and pen, but will have the opportunity to move on to pastels by the end of the session. This is a perfect course for people who have never drawn before or who want a basic refresher! Thurs., September 24-November 12, 6-8:30pm, 8 sessions/20 hrs., $149, #69317 Lamar Dodd School of Art, Room TBA Online Registration Form Beginning Drawing supply list:
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| Painting en plein air (at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Instructor: Bettie Miller |
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Learn to paint en plein air as we explore the Garden both inside and out. Learn how to tone a canvas, do a thumbnail composition, develop an underpainting, and paint in layers. In strategic locations, you will learn to utilize light & shade and cool & warm colors to add vibration to your paintings. One-point and aerial perspectives as well as composition will be taught. Painting can go beyond reality to "imaginary realism." Choose oil, watercolor or pastel. Tues., August 18-September 8, 10am-1pm, 4 sessions/12 hrs., $109, #69319 The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Visitor Center/Conservatory Online Registration Form Painting en plein aire supply list:
*Students will receive a discount on purchases for this class at The Elements Art Supply and The Loft Art Supply stores — just mention you are taking a class at the Georgia Center! |
| Beginning Watercolor (Classroom, Lamar Dodd) Instructor: Bettie Miller |
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Explore beginning watercolor techniques in wash, color mixing, water control and brush work while learning the basic painting techniques of color, composition and design. Techniques will be demonstrated and you will have time to practice and develop your skills. No experience is necessary — don't miss this chance to explore a beautiful new medium. Mon., October 26-December 14, 6-8:30pm, 8 sessions/20 hrs., $149, #69318 Lamar Dodd School of Art, Room TBA Online Registration Form Beginning Watercolor supply list:
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| Beginning Painting with Oils & Acrylics, Level 1 (Classroom, Lamar Dodd) Instructor: Nancy Lloyd |
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Explore painting with oils or acrylics, including impasto, stippling, and chiaroscuro, and gain a foundation for understanding and controlling color mixture. Tues., August 25-October 13, 6-8:30pm, 8 sessions/20 hrs., $149, #69283 Lamar Dodd School of Art, Room TBA Online Registration Form |
| Beginning Painting with Oils & Acrylics, Level 2 (Classroom, Lamar Dodd) Instructor: Nancy Lloyd |
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A continuation of the skills of alla prima techniques covered in the Level 1 course, with an emphasis on color exploration and composition. Prerequisite: Beginning Painting, Level 1 or previous formal instruction. Wed., October 28-December 16, 6-8pm, 8 sessions/16 hrs., $139, #69284 Lamar Dodd School of Art, Room TBA Online Registration Form Oil Supplies: 2 oz galkyd medium 8 x 10 gessoed masonite 9 x 12 canvas panel 11 x 14 canvas panel PB 5200F-6 hog hair flat brush PB 6200R-6 hog hair round brush plastic palette knife palette, rags jar for solvent Gamblin Oil Colors in titanium white, ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow medium, cadmium red medium, pthalo green, dioxazine purple and alizarin crimson Acrylic Supplies: 8 oz. acrylic matte medium 8 x 10 gessoed masonite 9 x 12 canvas panel 11 x 14 canvas panel PB 5200F-6 hog hair flat brush PB 6200R-6 hog hair round brush plastic palette knife palette, rags Liquitex colors in titanium white, ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow medium, cadmium red medium, pthalo green, dioxazine purple, acra violet (#114) *Students will receive a discount on purchases for this class at The Elements Art Supply and The Loft Art Supply stores — just mention you are taking a class with Nancy Lloyd at the Georgia Center! |
| Drawing & Painting from Photographs Instructor: Bettie Miller |
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In this course, you will learn the basics of drawing, composition, and color theory as you turn your photograph into a work of art. Practice the important drawing and painting skills that help you build your piece from the ground up: making thumbnail sketches, evaluating your composition, and creating the underpainting. Once the underpainting is complete, you'll move on to color in the medium of your choice: watercolor, pastel or oil. Bring your own photo, choose one of the instructor's photos, or work from your own imagination! No classes scheduled for this fall. Supplies Below is the list of supplies you will need for Drawing & Painting from Photographs, depending on your medium preference. During the first class, the instructor will look at your color set and make suggestions. If you want to work in watercolor, you will need:
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