MUSEUM ART SCHOOL - Vero Beach Museum of Art

MUSEUM 

ART SCHOOL 

spring schedule 2012 

REGISTRATION OPENS February 20, 2012 

SESSION BEGINS APRIL 2, 2012 

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Vero Beach Museum of Art Spring 2012 

COURSE OFFERINGS – 5 & 10 WEEKS 

beginning April/MAY 2012 

Humanities 

PLEASE NOTE 

What Level Am I For studio courses, we try to encourage students to select the offerings that best fit their skills 

and experiences, or in certain cases might stretch your talents when you’re ready for growth. If you have any 

questions about what level course is best for you, please call Ellyn at (772) 231-0707 x116. 

Registration Deadlines: Because space is limited, students should register at the earliest opportunity in 

the event a popular course is filled quickly – waiting until the last moment to register may also result in 

disappointment if a course is cancelled due to low enrollment. 

A New Option – Tuition Plus! As we attempt to serve the broadest possible public and keep class fees 

competitive, as with many other community art schools, tuition fees unfortunately do not cover the full expenses 

of the Museum Art School in offering courses and workshops. On average, the fees charged in tuition cover only 

68-75% of the total expenses. Tuition Plus provides a way for students to support the Museum Art School by 

contributing toward these additional expenses. By making a fully tax-deductible gift in the amount of $100 

for each registered course, you can help the Museum Art School continue its community mission of providing 

the finest studio art and humanities learning experiences for children and adults. Look for the Tuition Plus 

reminder on every other page. 

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HUMANITIES 

FILM STUDIES 

Warren Obluck 

All levels 

INNOCENTS ABROAD: GERMAN FILM AND THE OTHER 

One of the 20th Century’s greatest and most influential 

film cultures, Germany continues to produce provocative 

and internationally-acclaimed motion pictures. The five 

films in this course suggest a widening interest in and 

exploration of other cultures. These examples will include 

a surprising variety of subjects, styles and, along with a 

major classic, more recent works worthy of attention. 

Classes meet March 20 – April 17 

#SP01 Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. 

#SP02 Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. 

$60 (Museum members $50) 

STUDIO ARTS 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

PHOTOGRAPHY 101 

Aric Attas 

Beginner and intermediate levels 

Learn how to get the most out of your camera in this fun 

and interactive class designed to teach the fundamentals 

of photography. Discover f-stops and shutter speeds and 

how to use them to take better photographs. Composition, 

color, line, perspective will be discussed, and imaginative 

approaches to photography to spark your creativity. 

Classes meet April 2 – June 4 Register by Mar 26 

Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 

#SP03 $135 (Museum members $125) 

DISCOVERING YOUR CREATIVE VISION 

Aric Attas 

All levels 

Learn to see using your camera in order to discover and 

enhance your creative vision. In this course students will be 

guided through a number of shooting strategies designed to 

release self-imposed limitations. After this course, students 

will be able to continue using these techniques to enjoy a 

lifetime of exploring their personal vision and creativity 

through photography. 


Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 


SCULPTURE 

MASTERPIECES IN FOAM 

Matthew Krawcheck 

All levels 

Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) is an inexpensive, versatile 

material that can be easily manipulated to achieve a wide 

range of effects. In this course students will build their 

own hot-wire tools for cutting Styrofoam. Students will 

then conceive and build a series of sculptures that explore 

different themes through the medium of Styrofoam. A variety 

of carving and building methods, and surface treatments 

will be taught. 


Mondays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 


PORTRAIT SCULPTURE 

George Paxton 

All levels 

In this course, students will create a life-size portrait 

sculpture. A model will be used as a reference to create an 

accurate likeness in water-based clay, which will be fired as a 

finished terra-cotta piece. Principles of portraiture, including 

the underlying structure of the face, musculature, and 

proportion will be explained and developed. 


Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 


FIGURE SCULPTURE 

George Paxton 

All levels 

This course will enable students to develop their proficiency 

in figurative sculpture working from a live model. Students 

will create three figures or figurative fragments in terra-cotta 

suitable for firing. Individual instruction will be provided 

stressing the techniques and principles of working from the 

model in clay, with an emphasis on rhythm, form, gesture, 

surface and structural anatomy, proportion and other 

fundamentals. 


Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 


DRAWING 

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BASIC DRAWING 

John Cullen 


This course will be using the time-tested academic “blockin” 

method of drawing. Through still life and occasional 

human form set-ups, the student will learn to use nature as 

a source for subject matter in new and instructive ways. This 

approach emphasizes the underlining logic to forms and 

colors in sound design and composition. A variety of media 

will be used, including soft graphic lead pencil and pastel 

chalk. 

Classes meet April 2 – April 30 Register by Mar 26 

Mondays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 



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COURSE OFFERINGS - 5 & 10 WEEKS 


Spring 2012 

STUDIOS arts 

EXPLORING COLORED PENCILS 

John Cullen 


This course offers new and exciting ways of learning how to 

start and finish compositions with colored pencils. Students 

will also create a color chart and use experimental methods 

combining different mixed media. 

Classes meet April 3 – May 1 Register by Mar 27 

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 


ARCHITECTURE OF THE FACE 

Dawn E. Miller 

All levels 

This course is for anyone wanting to increase their ability 

to capture a likeness in their portraits. Students will learn 

the fundamental tools needed to see critical relationships 

and organization of the features. The class will discuss and 

practice each feature, learning the basic structure of each, 

with discussion on variations in ethnicity and age. Students 

will work primarily in pencil with some use of charcoal and 

conté crayon. The class will work from life and photographs. 




Classes meet May 9 – June 6 Register by May 2 



DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN 

Kim Weissenborn-Lopez 

Beginner to intermediate levels 

Learning to draw is an adventure when inspired by the 

book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. In this 

course, students will explore new ways of enhancing their 

powers of observation and putting it on paper. This course 

is an excellent choice for those who desire to improve their 

drawing skills. 


Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 


PASTELS 

IS IT PAINTING 


All levels 

This course will uncover the important components of a 

well-designed painting, not just a pretty picture. Students 

with a comfort level in their medium will explore the 

arrangement and relationships of shapes, values, and colors 

as well as vectors and the painting “mortar.” Through the 

study of masterworks, demonstrations, and exercises, the 

class will experiment with finding the painting structure that 

works best. The course content applies to any genre from 

landscapes to still life or abstract work. The instructor will be 

working in pastel, but all painterly media are welcome. 

Classes meet April 2– April 30 Register by Mar 26 

Mondays, 1:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 


Classes meet May 7– June 4 Register by May 30 

Mondays, 1:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 


ZEN OF PLEIN AIR 


All levels 

Painting directly from nature is a marvelous practice at 

staying present, stimulating the senses and disciplining 

the mind. Working outside (en plein air), artists surrender 

control over externals and maintain their creative focus on 

the beauty around us. This course will provide sound and 

simple instruction on the technical elements (the “how 

to” hints) helpful when working outdoors. The class will 

also address the internal processes that support the creative 

qualities: discipline, maintaining intention, and willingness 

to embrace uncertainty. All mediums welcome. Experience 

with your selected medium is helpful. The instructor will be 

working in soft pastel. 




WATERCOLOR 

INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR 

Dawn Mill 

Beginner levels 

Students will explore this fun, versatile medium and learn 

how to use it creatively and with confidence. By painting still 

lifes, landscapes and other subjects, this course will touch 

on the principles of painting, value studies, color mixing, 

negative painting, washes and more. Each assignment will 

include a detailed demonstration. 


Mondays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 


WATERCOLOR 1-2-3 



Students will do things they never thought were possible such 

as mix colors, paint a flower or a lemon or try a landscape. 

The instructor will give step-by-step demonstrations to ease 

the anxiety of tackling an entire painting alone. Students 

with no experience and a desire to try something new and 

exciting are preferred. 


Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 


THE PORTRAIT IN WATERCOLOR 


Intermediate and advanced levels 

Amazing! In this fast-paced course students will be surprised 

and delighted at what they can accomplish. Students will 

achieve freedom as they explore the human face with this 

extraordinary, spontaneous medium. A general foundation of 

watercolor and drawing will be helpful. 




PAINTING THE LANDSCAPE IN WATERCOLOR 

Joel Johnson 


This course will explore various aspects of painting 

the landscape in watercolor. Concepts of Swedish-born 

American Impressionist John Carlson will be employed, 

such as angles and planes of the landscape interpreted by 

the design arrangements of a painting’s major masses of 

value and color. Watercolor techniques will be demonstrated 

and students will explore different aspects of the landscape 

through class projects. 





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OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING 

AMAZING ABSTRACT PAINTING 

Regina Stark 

All levels 

This course will be an exploration in new concepts of 

painting using water-based paints. Students will loosen 

up and learn freedom of expression, exploring color, 

composition and concepts in abstract painting. The color 

wheel will be explored as well as intuitive painting. The 

instructor will show examples of abstract paintings, with 

demonstrations given during each class. 


Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 


that inspire them, into paintings. Each student gets personal 

attention from the instructor helping them with drawing, 

painting and turning their photographs into works of art. 

The students may also work with still life set-ups. 


Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 



MAKE YOUR COLOR SING: 

OIL PAINTING WET INTO WET 

Marlene Evans Putnam 

Intermediate levels 

This course will teach students how to work in oil while the 

paint is open, without waiting to dry. Students will study good 

composition, application of color, as well as exploring value, 

tone, mood, and light & shade. Students will learn to work 

quickly and confidently. 




LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN ACRYLICS 

Dawn Mill 

All levels 

Explore techniques to capture the light, color and texture 

of the outdoors. Intermediate students will learn how to 

take a photographic ideal and transform it into an artistic 

composition. Incorporating a limited palette of colors, each 

student will create an exciting painting in their own unique 

style. 


Mondays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 


SPRING STUDIO 

Kathleen Staiger 

Intermediate to advanced levels 

This course is part of an ongoing series of studio courses 

in which students can get together with others to work 

on their individual projects, share ideas, and learn. The 

course consists entirely of independent work with individual 

assistance and help in problem analysis and solutions. 

Demonstrations are given as needed or requested. The course 

is open to anyone working in two-dimensional media. This 

includes artists in pastel, mixed media, watercolor, oil and 

acrylic paint. Students should come prepared to paint. If you 

are stuck for an idea, bring some photos. A file of reference 

pictures is available to borrow. 


Mondays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 



Fridays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 


Classes meet May 7 – June 4 Register by Apr 30 

Mondays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 



Fridays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 


PAINTING YOUR LIFE STORY 

Mathew Krawcheck 

Intermediate to advanced levels 

Strong traditions of narrative painting permeate the 

history of Art offering artists powerful ways of exploring 

personally meaningful subject matter. This course is ideal for 

enthusiastic painters wishing to explore the autobiographical 

possibilities of painting. Students will compose still lifes 

(arrangements of personally meaningful objects) and 

tableaux (scenes with posed human figures) as their 

personal subjects. 


Tuesdays, 9:30 – 12:30 p.m. 


OIL & ACRYLIC STUDIO 

Lorraine Fouquet 


This enjoyable and relaxing course is for those who have had 

a beginning painting class. It will help the student progress 

and learn more about color, composition and finding their 

own style by translating a personal photo or photographs 

ACRYLIC PAINTING STUDIO 

Elise Carter 


The first class will introduce concepts, topics and techniques 

from which to choose for projects. Those students wanting 

formal instruction will choose topics according to their 

personal interests and needs. Topics may include work in 

still life, landscape, portraits and composition. Students will 

develop their observation skills, brushwork and color mixing. 

All instructions will be followed by demonstrations and time 

for practice. Those wanting to pursue independent study will 

receive personal instruction as needed. 


Tuesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 


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INTERMEDIATE PAINTING 

Kathleen Staiger 


Stuck for an idea of what to paint Don’t know how to get 

inspired Aren’t sure of how to turn an idea into a painting 

This course will get you started, showing you how to find an 

idea and then helping you turn it into a painting. You will 

learn how to arrange the shapes in your design effectively, 

use color creatively, stage your lighting dramatically, and 

simplify value patterns to turn your idea into an effective 

work of art. This course is a good bridge between knowing 

the basics and becoming an independent painter. Basic 

knowledge of your medium is required, as well as some 

knowledge of color mixing. The course is open to oil, acrylic, 

and pastel painters. All students must obtain a list from the 

Education Office of what to bring to the first class and come 

prepared. 




OIL PAINTING FOR THE BEGINNER 

Marie Morrow 


This course will give the student a strong foundation on the 

fundamental techniques in oil painting. Students will learn 

how to use the color wheel, color mixing, and blending 

color that will be applied to their choice of subject matter. A 

demonstration and individual attention will get you started 

on a very rewarding journey. No drawing skills are necessary. 

The course will teach and use the grid method to transfer 

your inspiring image onto the canvas. 




Classes meet May 9 – June 6 Register by Mar 28 



BEGINNERS AND BEYOND 

Marie Morrow 


First time students will learn the fundamentals of oil 

painting. Students will learn how to use a color wheel, mix 

color and brush handling — all with confidence. After a 

demonstration students will apply what they have learned 

to their subject matter with individual guidance from the 

instructor. No drawing skills needed, if needed ‘the grid’ will 

be taught to transfer your image to the canvas. Intermediate 

students will receive help in troubleshooting any painting 

problems along with more advanced techniques in oil 

painting. 




Classes meet May 9 – June 6 Register by Mar 28 



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FINDING YOUR UNIQUE CREATIVE PROCESS: 

STUDIO 

Deborah Gooch 


This is a course for two-dimensional artists who are looking 

to develop their own personal artistic identity and/or style. 

Students will be encouraged to push existing directions, to 

strengthen their skills and pursue new concepts in their art. 

There will be demonstration, individual consultation, group 

discussion, and constructive hard work. Artist will work in the 

medium of their choice in a two dimensional format. 




FUN WITH ACRYLIC PAINTING 

Chitra Ramanathan 

All levels 

Express yourself by working with color! Students will learn 

basic painting principles, techniques and composition 

to develop their skills using color, brushes, and acrylic 

paint, and most importantly, through the step-by-step 

guidance matching your imagination. Through a series 

of ideas presented in this course, students will develop 

the understanding of a variety of methods, materials and 

techniques of acrylic painting. Previous painting experience 

is not required, but enthusiasm to learn is vital. Each student 

will continue to develop their personal ideas and style and 

will be encouraged to explore many exciting possibilities 

through this interesting medium and various “tools” offered 

in class. 


Thursdays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 


EXPRESSIVE FIGURE PAINTING 

Deborah Gooch 


Using oil or acrylic the artist will be encouraged and 

assisted towards pursuing their own personal direction while 

furthering solid foundational skills. This course is ideal for 

the experienced painter who wants to ‘loosen’ their painting 

technique. Photos and figure models will be used as reference 

and for interpretive inspiration. 







MIXED MEDIA 


EXPLORING EXCITING POSSIBILITIES 

WITH COLLAGE! 

Chitra Ramanathan 

All levels 

The joy of working with mixed media is that the artistic 

possibilities are enormous! Combining new, old or routinely 

found objects into one piece of art is a fascinating possibility 

for creating collage where anything is artistically possible. 

Learn to combine different types of materials, while learning 

to achieve results at the compositional, aesthetic and 

emotional levels. Beginner as well as advanced students 

welcome, with individual attention given for each. 


Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 



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GLASS/JEWELRY DESIGN 

FUSED GLASS JEWELRY DESIGN 

Amanda D. Lucas 


Students will delve into the possibilities of fluid design 

created with sparkling dichroic glass, fused in a kiln, cold 

worked and fire polished. Accomplishing the basic skills 

of scoring, shaping and constructing glass forms allows 

the creation of “small treasures” every week of this 5-week 

course. Starting with the basics and quickly moving into 

special techniques will afford successful development of 

designs and inspire creativity. This fun-filled informative 

experience, in which students can share ideas, is the 

prerequisite to all other glass fusion courses. Tools and 

equipment are furnished; students should bring safety 

glasses. A materials fee of $25 for glass and supplies is 

collected at the first class by the instructor. There will 

be a very large supply of glass available, to purchase as 

needed. Experienced students are encouraged to refresh skills 

and use this course as a studio. 


Mondays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 


Classes meet May 7 – June 4 Register by Apr 30 

Mondays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 


FUSED GLASS PLATES, BOWLS AND VASES 

Amanda D. Lucas 


Step up to the challenge of making things bigger. If you 

have wanted to design and make a glass plate, a bowl or 

a vase, now is the time to do it. With a larger glass kiln 

now available, imaginations and ambitions can soar. This 

10-week class is the beginning of the slumping, draping and 

super-sizing exploration. Students who have taken the Fused 

Glass Jewelry Design course are prepared to take the leap. 

Material fees determined by amount of glass used. 


Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 


Silver Jewelry Design: Precious Metal 

Clay 

Linda Kline 

All levels 

Explore fundamentals of jewelry design using Precious 

Metal Clay (PMC) to create pure silver (.999) jewelry. No 

prior jewelry-making experience is required. Students will 

learn construction techniques including shaping, forming, 

texturing, firing and finishing to create a variety of jewelry. A 

materials fee of $170 will be collected by the instructor at the 

first class which includes enough silver to complete at least 

three jewelry designs. Additional silver, tools, gemstones and 

findings may be purchased from the instructor. Returning 

students pay only a $10 lab fee. Please note that the price of 

silver fluctuates on a daily basis. 





Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 






Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 


CERAMICS 

BEGINNING CLAY 

Christopher Loughlin 


This is a fun and informative introduction to the art of clay. 

Students will be encouraged to be creative with textures, 

carving and glazes. Course covers beginning handbuilding 

and wheel throwing, and finishing techniques using stains 

and glazes. 


Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 



Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 


EXPLORATION IN EARTHENWARE 

Glenda Taylor 


Earthenware offers artists opportunities to explore intense 

color with the convenience of electric kiln firing. Students 

will explore different forming techniques such as hand 

building and wheel throwing along with many different lowfire 

decorating techniques and strategies. 


Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 


RAKU CLAY STUDIO 

Sean Clinton 


This studio course explores the process of raku with special 

emphasis on making larger forms, glaze experimentation, 

surface decorating techniques, and finding your own artistic 

style. Appropriate for intermediate to advanced students. 




STONEWARE & PORCELAIN 

Walford Campbell 

All levels 

This course is designed for students who have an interest in 

working with high-fired stoneware and porcelain clay, and 

glazes. Students will learn design and concepts of making 

functional and sculptural pieces. In this course students 

will use and improve on a variety of techniques such as 

throwing, pinching, coiling, and slab construction. Methods 

of fabrication are expanded upon and refined through 

instruction, demonstration and student practice. The course 

will also cover glaze formulations, mixing and the testing 

of glazes. Well thought-out forms, decorative techniques, 

design and functional uses along with good craftsmanship 

are emphasized. 


Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 


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STUDIO ARTS



Workshop Offerings 

1 to 2 days 


ADVANCED CERAMICS STUDIO 

Walford Campbell 

Advanced levels 

This studio course is geared to the student who is motivated 

to undertake ambitious individual work in clay and further 

their understanding of ceramic art. Self-exploration is 

afforded students who have demonstrated proficiency in 

working with clay but looking for guidance, advice and 

critique from the instructor. The goal for this course is 

to provide the advanced student the opportunity to grow 

and to produce desired but previously unattainable work. 

Student work will reflect well thought-out and executed 

projects, including aesthetic decisions, an increase in 

material handling and an increased proficiency with glazing 

techniques. 


Fridays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 


POTTERY LAB 

Labs allow currently enrolled ceramics students to work 

independently outside of class time during any lab listed 

below. A lab monitor will be present. 


Mondays 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 

Thursdays 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 

Sundays 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. 

YOUTH CLASSES 

MUDSLINGERS 


This fun and fully hands-on course is for 7 – 11 year-old 

artists who like to get their hands dirty (but not really 

throwing stuff in class)! Students will be surprised to see 

how easy it is to make imaginative clay sculptures using the 

pinch, coil, and slab techniques of hand-building. Students 

will finish their creations in colorful non-toxic, lead-free 

glazes. All materials included in tuition. 


Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. 


SPRING ART CLASSES AT THE MUSEUM 


This class will meet at the Museum on Saturday mornings 

and children ages 5 to 10 can explore a multitude of 

mediums and experience the art world first hand by visiting 

the exhibits. Art on display in the galleries will be explored 

and used for inspiration and utilizing the educational 

facilities the VBMA has to offer to create beautiful art 

works. Many techniques and materials will be utilized and 

demonstrated, including clay, chalk, pastels, watercolors and 

tempura paints. All materials included. 


No class April 28 

Saturdays, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. 


HUMANITIES 

NARRATIVE HISTORY VS. FICTION: 

GERMANY 1933 

AS SEEN FROM TWO RECENT BEST SELLERS 

Chris Douglass 

February 27, 1933 was Weimar Germany’s 9/11. On that 

day, Hitler’s henchmen burned down the Reichstag (the 

German Parliament), inspiring the fear and prejudice that 

six years later helped start World War II. Erik Larson writes 

in his latest bestselling work In the Garden of the Beasts 

a remarkable story about William E. Dodd, scholar of 

Jeffersonian Democracy, who becomes America’s ambassador 

to Germany in 1933, a year that proved to be a turning point 

in history. 

Ursula Hegi, in her recently published novel Children and 

Fire, returns to her imaginary village of Burgdorf to describe 

a single day, February 27, 1934, exactly one year after 

the burning of the Reichstag. This short novel is a lyrical 

and haunting tale, with Hegi narrating how just one day 

transforms the lives of Burgdorf’s townspeople. Come join 

us in a lively and engaging discussion about how these two 

popular writers approach the same historical event, but from 

two distinctly different perspectives. 

Workshop meets May 5 Register by Apr 28 

Saturday, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 



BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOP 

Marie Morrow 

Discover the fundamental techniques of acrylic painting, 

brush handling, color mixing and important finishing 

touches. Bring a few clear photos of images you would like 

to paint. Students have the option of purchasing or bringing 

their own supplies for the workshop or paying a $30 material 

fee on the first day of class for use of all the necessary 

materials for the workshop. 

Workshop meets April 14-15 Register by Apr 7 

Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 


INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP 

Marie Morrow 

This course will cover wet into wet techniques and how to 

use multiple layers of color through glazing to get rich color 

and depth into your work. Students will learn from lecture, 

demonstration and with individual guidance from the 

instructor. No drawing skills necessary. Bring some inspiring 

photos or choose from a selection of images supplied by the 

instructor. 

Workshop meets May 12 – 13 Register by May 5 

Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

# SP58 $85 (Museum members $75) 

WORKSHOPS 

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FACULTY BIOGRAPHIES 

Aric Attas received his B.S. in 

psychology with honors from Hobart 

College, and M.F.A. in photography 

from Hartford Art School. Aric has 

taught photography, art, web design 

and history of photography at Trinity 

College, Hartford Art School, and Tunxis 

Community College, among others. 

http://photonlab.com/creativevision/ 

Walford Campbell attended the 

Walsall School of Art and Derby Lonsdale 

College in England. He served as the 

head of Ceramics at Solden Hill House 

in England, and taught at Edna Manley 

College in Kingston, Jamaica. Walford’s 

focus is on surface decoration and larger 

sculptural forms. 

Elise Carter received a B.F.A. from the 

University of Guelph and a B.Ed. from 

the University of Western Ontario. She 

has experience teaching students of all 

ages, in both the public school system 

and as a private instructor. 

Sean Clinton graduated from the 

Rocky Mountain College of Art and 

Design with degrees in graphic design 

and advertising. He has studied ceramics 

extensively and recently completed 

teaching an advanced workshop at 

Penland School of Crafts. 

Allie Comer earned a B.S. in 

psychology from Iowa State University. 

She works primarily in mixed media, 

fiber, collage and encaustic, and 

has attended various art classes and 

workshops across the country. Allie is one 

of the founding members of Art Mundo 

in Ft. Pierce. 

John Cullen earned a B.S. in art 

education at New York University, and 

an M.S. in art education from Pratt 

Institute. He works in a variety of media 

including watercolor, oil, graphite, block 

printing and collage. John has over 30 

years’ experience as an art teacher, and 

has won numerous awards for his work. 

www.abstractvenues.com 

Lorraine Fouquet has been a 

professional artist for over 30 years. She 

studied at the Philadelphia Academy of 

Fine Arts and at the University of Hawaii, 

and has also studied abroad in Italy and 

France. In addition to teaching at the 

Museum since 1993, Lorraine is also an 

interior designer. 

www.fouquetgallery.com 

Deborah Gooch studied painting 

at Maryland Institute College of Art, 

majoring in fine art. This led to work 

as a freelance illustrator, commercial 

designer, and decorator in Maryland 

and Florida, as well as working as an 

antiques dealer. She has shown her 

artwork in numerous galleries and 

competitions. www.deborahgooch.com 

Joel Johnson has a B.F.A. in art from 

Westminster College and M.F.A. in 

painting and art history from Utah 

State University. A career artist, Joel has 

received numerous awards, exhibited 

in many national shows and has been 

featured in many fine art galleries 

throughout the country. 

www.artistjoelrjohnson.com 

Linda Kline teaches jewelry design at 

galleries and conferences throughout the 

U.S. and abroad. She is one of only 18 

senior precious metal clay instructors in 

the nation. Educated at the University of 

Central Florida, her artistic achievements 

include acting, jewelry and fashion 

design, and mixed media. 

Matthew Krawcheck holds a B.F.A. 

from the Kansas City Art Institute, and 

M.B.A. in painting from the University 

of Pennsylvania. Currently working as a 

painter, sculptor and instructor in Fort 

Pierce, Florida. 

Christopher Loughlin has a B.F.A. 

and an M.S. in education from Long 

Island University. He is a professional art 

instructor with more than twenty years 

of experience in the public school system 

and museum education. 

Dawn Mill has a B.A. in art from the 

University of Central Florida. She is a 

professional artist whose work includes 

watercolor, drawing and graphic art, 

pastel, oil, and acrylic. She teaches art to 

adults and children. 

Dawn E. Miller studied under Gerard 

Valerio of Annapolis, Maryland; and Alex 

Castro and Marcia Meyers of McLean, 

Virginia. Pastels have been Ms. Miller’s 

medium of choice for more than twenty 

years. She conducts workshops and 

lecture/demos across the region. 

www.dawnmillerart.com 

Marie Morrow graduated from the 

Newark School of Fine and Industrial 

Art, and is a professional studio and 

exhibiting artist. She was a four-time 

honorable mention award winner at the 

A.E. Backus Gallery Annual Juried Show, 

and has taught painting to adults and 

children at her own gallery. 

www.mariesartstudio.weebly.com 

Warren Obluck earned his B.S. 

degree from the University of Southern 

California, and his M.S. from the Pulitzer 

School of Journalism at Columbia 

University. A career foreign service officer, 

he served as U.S. cultural attaché to the 

U.S. embassies in Manila, Tokyo, and 

Rome. 

George Paxton creates classicallyinspired 

representational, figurative 

and portrait sculpture in terra-cotta and 

bronze. George was educated at the Art 

Students League in New York City and 

the Corcoran School of Art, Washington, 

D.C. He has studied with a multitude 

of classical sculptors in the U.S. and 

Europe, and has won many awards 

in juried shows and art competitions. 

His works are in numerous private 

collections in the U.S. and Europe. 

www.georgepaxton.com 

Marlene Evans Putnam has 

conducted numerous workshops 

around the country. She is known for 

her portraits as well as seascapes, has 

won many awards and continues to 

exhibit throughout the United States. 

Mrs. Putnam’s work is included in many 

public and private collections, and she 

was recently featured in Vero Beach 

Magazine. 

Chitra Ramanathan holds a 

B.F.A. in painting from the University 

of Illinois, and M.B.A. in business 

administration with a concentration 

in arts administration and human 

resources from the University of Illinois 

at Urbana-Champaign. www.facebook. 

com/VisualArtistChitraRamanathan 

Kathleen Staiger graduated from 

Hofstra University with a B.S. in art 

education and an M.A. in art and 

literature. She is a career art instructor, 

a prize-winning gallery artist, and an 

author. Her book, The Oil Painting 

Course You’ve Always Wanted, was 

REGISTRATION INFO 

Classes begin April 2, 2012 

(except #SP01 & #SP02 beginning March 20) 

Registration Information 

Registration opens February 20, 2012 

In person and on-line at www.verobeachmuseum.org. 

Telephone registration is also available. Call (772) 231-0707 ext. 116. 

You may now register online! On-line registration begins 

February 20, 2012. All registration is on a first come, first served basis. 

In person and phone-in registration continues after February 

20, during regular Museum hours, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

On-line and phone payment is by Visa/MasterCard/American 

Express/Discover. 

Tuition 

Tuition includes course fees, model fee (per curriculum), and some materials. 

Student materials list for your course or workshop(s) are available 

when registering at the Museum; on-line registrants will receive an e-mail 

with any material lists. 

Tuition Plus 

On average, the fees charged in tuition cover only 68-75% of the total 

expenses in offering course and workshops. Tuition Plus provides a way 

for students to make a fully tax-deductible gift in the amount of $100 for 

each registered course, to contribute toward these additional expenses. 

Cancellations 

Courses are cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met. If a course is 

cancelled, the Vero Beach Museum of Art makes every attempt to inform 

students and mail a full refund, or offer a transfer to another course. 

Chris Douglas is a master teacher 

and experienced administrator who 

has taught numerous literature and 

writing courses to both teenagers and 

adults. He has over 35 years’ experience 

in teaching, curriculum development, 

Amanda Lucas attended the George 

Peabody College at Vanderbilt University. 

She has worked in glass fusion, 

enameling, silversmithing, PMC design, 

oil, watercolor and acrylic painting, 

drawing, pastels and sculpture. 

teacher training, mentoring and 

evaluation. 

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Guest Policy 

We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests in any art studio, 

humanities or film studies classes due to space limitations and copyright 

restrictions (film). 

published by Watson-Guptill in 2006. 

Visit her website, kathleenstaiger.com, 

for further information. 

www.kathleenstaiger.com 

Regina Stark is a multi-media 

artist. She has worked in printmaking, 

watercolor, acrylics, collage, illustration 

and all forms of decorative painting, 

and has won many awards for her 

work. Regina has taught classes and 

workshops around the country, and is a 

member of several art leagues. 

www.ReginaStark.com 

Glenda Taylor has been a working 

studio artist since graduating with her 

BFA in ceramics from University of 

Florida. She is a founding partner at 

Tiger Lily Studios and Art Gallery, and 

served as head of the Ceramics Dept. at 

the VBMA during its first decade. 

Kimberly Weissenborn-Lopez 

is a graduate of Parsons School of 

Design. Much of her work is displayed 

here in Florida as well as many other 

collections in the United States and 

internationally. Kim has taught art for 

more than 25 years. 

www.kimweissenborn.com 

Materials 

Tuition does not cover the cost of materials used for students’ own 

production. Many courses require additional materials and tools, with a 

materials list available at registration. 

Waiting Lists 

Waiting lists are maintained for all filled classes. Please contact the 

Museum Art School office to be placed on the waiting list. No deposit is 

necessary to hold a space. 

Refunds 

Requests for refunds are made, in writing, in the Museum Art School 

office during the drop/add week, April 2 – 6, 2012. No phone, online or 

mail requests for refunds will be taken. No refunds are possible after the 

Drop/Add week. 

College Credit 

Some courses are offered through Indian River State College and held at 

the Vero Beach Museum of Art. Information on these courses can be obtained 

at IRSC, Mueller Campus. Registration for those courses is through 

Indian River State College. 

In-Service Points for SDIRC Educators 

Teachers in the School District of Indian River County may also receive inservice 

points for attending select Museum Art School courses throughout 

the year; for more information call (772) 231-0707 ext. 117 prior to 

registering. 

The programs of the Vero Beach Museum of Art are sponsored in part by 

the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and 

Florida Council on Arts and Culture. 

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