Drawing ~ Day & Evening

Drawing for Beginning & Continuing Students - Day
It’s back to basics in this drawing class that is meant for the inexperienced and experienced alike. Whether you are a veteran artist or someone interested in pursuing the visual arts, drawing is a discipline that can be learned through practice and with specific techniques. All of the fundamentals will be covered, from contour through composition. Students will start with charcoal and may move to the medium of their choice. Students from prior classes are welcome back. Taught by Laura McCormick. Laura McCormick is a freelance artist specializing in charcoal and pastel portraiture. She has been teaching drawing for several years.
SUPPLIES for Laura McCormick’s Class:
General’s Charcoal Pencils (at least one hard and one soft); drawing pencils (soft); kneaded eraser; bundle of tortillion for blending; drawing paper - loose or in pad (11” x 14”).

6 Sessions $115 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $86)
Thur., 5/17, 24, 31; 6/7, 14 & 21 from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m.; Venus Bldg.

Explore the Mediums - 4 Sessions
Trying to decide which medium is for you? This course is the perfect answer. Students will explore charcoal, pastel, watercolor and oil by spending a two hour class on each medium. No experience is necessary. A $20 fee payable to the instructor at the first class covers all materials and supplies needed. After trying each medium, students may continue in the medium of their choice. Taught by Laura McCormick. Laura McCormick is a freelance artist specializing in charcoal and pastel portraiture. She has been teaching drawing for several years.
4 Sessions $ 79 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 59)
Mon., 5/21; 6/4, 11 & 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; Venus Bldg.

Drawing - Beginners & Continuing
Anyone can learn to draw if they can analyze and understand, in visual terms, what they are looking at. This course will focus on developing the student’s ability to see and acquire strong basic drawing skills. We will see how composition and the overall design of the page is the starting point for a strong work of art and move on to explore spatial relationships. Some class time will be set aside for critiquing student work. Additionally, there is some individual attention to each student’s work to assist the student in pursuing his or her own style and interests. Taught by Michael Serao. Michael Serao has been employed in art and photography for over 20 years. He has taught many drawing, painting, and photography classes and also teaches design at WCSU. Call (203) 431-9995 or email ridgefieldadulteducation@yahoo.com for supplies.
Please call (203) 431-9995 for future dates.

Drawing and Painting in Watercolor
This class is an opportunity for beginners who would like to strengthen their drawing skills while learning to paint in watercolor. Watercolorists with experience may start directly with painting. Understanding and experimenting with drawing techniques heightens one’s painting experience. In this class you will learn contour drawing, color theory, and become aware of compositional elements in your work. There will be individual instruction to insure your growth and emphasize technique. Taught by Sally Aldrich. Sally Aldrich is a painter and clay sculptor who exhibits extensively with the Katonah Museum Artists Association, the Clay Art Center, and the Elaine Bensen Gallery in the Hamptons. She headed the art department at Pleasantville High School in New York for 24 years.
SUPPLIES for Sally Aldrich's Class: Everyone should bring one large 18” x 24” Strathmore drawing pad, pencils ranging from HB to 6B, and a gum eraser to class. If you are starting with painting, you will also need the items listed on the painting supply list fro Sally Aldrich's Watercolor class.
Please call (203) 431-9995 for future dates.

Explore the Mediums - 6 Sessions
Trying to decide which medium is for you? This course is the perfect answer. Students will explore pen and ink, pastel, charcoal, oil paint and watercolor by spending a two hour class on each medium. No experience is necessary. A $20 fee payable to the instructor at the first class covers all materials and supplies needed. After trying each medium, students may continue in the medium of their choice. Taught by Laura McCormick. Laura McCormick is a freelance artist specializing in charcoal and pastel portraiture. She has been teaching drawing for several years.
6 Sessions $115 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $86)
Mon., available Fall 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; Venus Bldg.