School is Starting Soon, Evening & Saturday Art Classes will too.

So the school year will be starting before you know it, along with that will be the North Penn School Districts Continuing Education Program (CEP). Part of the CEP program are Art classes provided by the North Penn Arts Alliance. These classes are for all ages and skill sets to help you learn about or improve your artistic skills. Following is a list of all of the classes that we will be providing.  Please keep in mind that actual class, dates, and times are subject to change.  Registration will be available at http://www.northpenncep.org

ADULT CLASSES

Adult Multi Media

Instructor: Barbara Moss Buscher, NPAA

Day / Time:Tuesday. 7 – 9 PM, 10 weeks.  Start Date: 9/26/17  Fee: $123

Description: Not sure what medium you are interested in? This class is for you.  Working in different mediums, which may include pen & ink, printmaking, watercolor, collage, fabric arts, and sculpture you will create original works of art.

A $40 materials fee will be payable to instructor on first night of class. Please bring pencil and notepaper to class.

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Caroline Niesley providing instruction on drawing a portrait.

Drawing with Confidence – NEW CLASS!!

Instructor: Caroline Niesley, NPAA

Day / Time:Monday. 7 – 9 P,  10 weeks.  Start Date: 9/25/17   Fee: $123

Description: All levels welcome! All mediums, personal instruction at your own pace without pressure, relax and see your skills improve. Geared to all interests. Please bring pencil and paper to first class. Supply list will be discussed in first class.

Watercolor –  Age 15 – Adult

Instructor: Barbara Moss Buscher, NPAA

Day/Time: Monday, 7-9P, 10 weeks.   Start Date: 9/25/17   Fee: $123

Description: Explore color theory and composition basics. Working in different color harmonies, experience the fluidity of the medium.Utilizing a variety of subject matter, including your own photos, still life, and your imagination, experiment with various painting techniques.  Bring pencil & paper to classes. All levels welcome! A $70 materials fee payable to instructor at first class. Registration due by 9/15/17, so supplies may be ordered. Returning students will explore new techniques and work with their personal interests.

Ceramics

Instructor:  Julianna Lange & Cara Wilson, NPAA

Day / Time: Thursday,  7 – 9 PM    8 sessions. Start Date 9/28/17   Fee: $123

Description:  Introduction into hand building; pinch, coil and slab methods. Explore new techniques with both red clay, which is native to our area, and white clay. Open studio for advanced students. Basic potter’s wheel available for experienced students. All levels welcome. A $45 materials fee which includes firing time is payable to instructor at first class. Registration must be in by 9/18/17,to allow for ordering of supplies.

Oil/ Acrylics–Age 15-Adult

Instructor: William Letvenko,NPAA

Day/Time: Tuesday 7-9pm Start Date: 9/26/17  10 weeks   Fee: $123

Description: Beginning and skilled artists will learn basic oil painting techniques, color theory, composition and rules of perspective. Parents are required to attend the first class with school-aged children to get information regarding materials needed. Fee includes one canvas board.

SATURDAY KIDS CLASSES

Art Explorations –Multi Media – Grades K – 6

Instructor: Cecelia Zisk, Susan Schneider,NPAA

8 weeks  Start Date: 10/7/17

Time:   Saturday, 2 Sessions available: 9 AM- 10:30 AM or 11AM- 12:30PM   Fee: $117

Description: Students will create artwork using a variety of techniques and mediums which may include paints, printmaking, pastels, markers, clay and more. Two and Three Dimensional projects which may include seasonal themes will be included. Classes are geared to all levels. Fee includes material costs.

Cartooning – Ages 6-18

Instructor: Caroline Neisley,NPAA

8 weeks Start Date: 10/7/17   Time:  Saturday, 9-10:30AM    Fee: $117

Description:  Learn about penciling, inking, materials, Manga & American character design, action poses, storytelling, drawing & making comics. Fee includes materials

Beginner Drawing  –  Grades 2-5

Instructor: Dan Fione, NPAA

8 weeks.  Start Date: 10/7/17    Time: Saturday, 9AM – 10:30AM    Fee: $117

Description: Learn the basics of drawing including line, form, contrast, perspective. Both black & white and color medium may be explored.  Fee includes materials.

Drawing for Kids – Grades 6 and up

Instructor: Dan Fione,  NPAA

8 weeks  Start Date: 10/7/17   Time: Saturday, 11AM-12:30PM        Fee: $117

Description: Students will review basic drawing concepts, learning to develop and refine these skills, using a variety of black & white and color mediums such as pencil, charcoal, pastel and more. Fee includes materials.

Oil/ Acrylics–Age 10-Adult

Instructor: William Letvenko,NPAA

10 weeks.  Start Date: 10/7/17   Time: 11AM-1PM    Fee: $123

Description: Beginning and skilled artists will learn basic oil painting techniques, color theory, composition and rules of perspective. Parents are required to attend the first class with school-aged children to get information regarding materials needed. Fee includes one canvas board.

 

 

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  1. Good afternoon my name is igernannia Williams and I have a daughter named London and she loves to draw she is 9 years old about to be 10 September 8th I just wanted to know how can I get her in this program now I don’t want her to be in Camp I just want her to be able to come home after her art lesson. Thank you and I look forward to talk to someone

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    1. We will be running classes with the NPSD’s Continuing Education Program. Classes will start on Saturday October 7th and run for 8 to 10 weeks depending on the class. The NPSD has not opened registration at this time and we will post notice when online registration is available.

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