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FIGURE & PORTRAIT SCULPTURECOURSE ID: FA0036Instructor: Harold KalmusSIX SESSIONSSection I: Monday, June 4 – July 9; 6 PM – 9:15 PMSection II: Tuesday & Thursday, July 17 – August 2;6 PM – 9:15 PMNON-CREDIT Tuition: $240 (each section)This course will explore the materials and methods for figureor portrait sculpture while working from a live model.Students may choose to work on a full figure or life-sizeportrait. This course is intended for students of any levelinterested in developing a sound foundation in figure sculptureor improving their existing skills. Working with clay from livemodels on a series of figure studies, students will focus ongesture, proportion, and basic anatomy, with an emphasison honing three-dimensional perception and the creation ofsculptures with full and rich volume. Students will be providedwith a materials list upon registration.OPEN FIGURE STUDIO:DRAWING, PAINTING AND SCULPTINGCOURSE ID: FA0136No InstructionSIX SESSIONSTuesday, June 5 – July 10; 6 PM – 9:15 PMNON-CREDIT Fee per session: $10This uninstructed studio session provides access to the modelin a series of short and long poses which artists may draw,paint and/or sculpt. Payment is per session. Artists must bringtheir own materials.WATERCOLOR PAINTINGCOURSE ID: FA0159Instructor: Michael RobearTEN SESSIONSThursday, June 7 – August 9; 6 PM – 9:15 PMNON-CREDIT Tuition: $335/Lab Fee: $20; 3 CEUsCREDIT Tuition: $675/Lab Fee: $20; 1.5 CreditsIf you have found this medium to be frightening, difficult andunforgiving or perhaps this is your first attempt – fear no more!This course will begin with a solid understanding of traditionaltechniques such as washes, bleeds and layering. Studentswill then explore the expressive qualities of the medium and itschanging effects on a variety of paper and end the course bydeveloping a painting from start to finish. A Saturday visit tothe Brandywine River Museum will be planned. Some drawingexperience is preferred, but not necessary.BEGINNING PASTELSCOURSE ID: FA0086Instructor: Donna CusanoSIX SESSIONSThursday, June 7 – July 12; 6 PM – 9:15 PMNON-CREDIT Tuition: $175; 1.5 CEUS“Drawing is the mother and painting is the child.” Thecolorful and versatile medium of pastel is the bridge betweenthe drawing and painting disciplines. Students will begin bylearning to observe and create value relationships within thepicture plan in order to construct a balanced image. Next,through the use of basic color theory, students will practicetransparent and opaque layering techniques, developingbrilliant and unusual color palettes as well as compellingsurface textures. Attention will be paid to each student’sindividual style and expression. Demonstrations and individualinstruction provided.FIGURE DRAWINGCOURSE ID: FA0070Instructor: Ellen DurkanTEN SESSIONSSaturday, June 9 – August 11; 10 AM – 1 PMNON-CREDIT Tuition: $355; 3 CEUsCREDIT Tuition: $675; 1.5 CreditsUnderstanding the human figure is a fundamental skill for visualartists. This course will focus on drawing from live models.Tackle complex figurative forms through careful observationand innovative drawing techniques. This in-depth explorationof the human form will stress anatomical structure,proportion, foreshortening, value and line quality. Developexpressive mark-making and strengthen compositional design.