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JUNE CLASSES

Preston Montague, Oak

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Drawing – Drawing and Learning from Nature
Age: 10-16 years
Botanical illustration is a powerful tool for developing visual communication skills and creative thinking that improve scholastic performance in any discipline. Drawing and Learning from Nature introduces participants to drawing and observational skills, and provides exposure to themes of natural science. Designed for enthusiasts with little to no artistic training, this six-session beginner course reinforces art and science education in school. Classes are designed to build upon one another, and will be held both indoors and outdoors to accommodate weather conditions. Students should bring a blanket, towel or portable chair. Preston Montague instructs.

$84
#164010         
Wednesdays, Sep 10-Oct 15, 4:30-6:30pm
#164013         
Saturdays, Sep 13-Oct 18, 3:00-5:00pm
#164016         
Wednesdays, Nov 5-Dec 17, 4:30-6:30pm
(No class Nov 26)
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Saturdays, Nov 1-Dec 20, 3:00-5:00pm
(No class Nov 22 and Nov 29)

Image: Preston Montague, Oak

Eric Krouse photo

Photography – Teen Photography
Age: 12-16 years 
Expand your photography knowledge beyond selfies on your phone. Learn the basics in the digital realm, including photo techniques, fundamental camera controls, when to take the reins, and when to let the camera do its thing. Bring a DSLR camera or a point-and-shoot with manual aperture and shutter speed controls. Eric Krouse instructs.

$76
#160716          
Jun 17-Aug 2
6:00-8:00pm (Tuesdays) | 1:00-3:00pm (Saturdays)

Image: Eric Krouse, NC Pitcher Plants

Pottery – Exploring Closed Forms
Age: 16 +
This 3-session hands-on wheel course explores closed forms and the many types of pots that can be made from this technique. Throwing closed forms takes practice. Students should be comfortable throwing and shaping cylinders and collaring the clay to close the form. The main focus of the class will be trimming and finishing techniques used to create lidded pots (including the “chopstick” box), flower arrangers and decorative objects from the closed form once the clay is leather hard. Prerequisite: beginner or intermediate wheel at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Center. Tina Granville instructs.

$45
#157343         
Thursdays, Jun 12-26, 7:00-9:15pm

Drawing – The Nature of Drawing
Age: 16 +
Botanical illustration is a powerful tool for understanding and communicating nature’s design. Whether for scientific exploration, self-expression, or both, botanical illustration gives us an opportunity to document those moments in nature that inspire us. The Nature of Drawing introduces participants to the observation skills and drawing techniques necessary to visualize the plants and animals that nourish our love for nature. Designed for enthusiasts with little to no artistic training, this six-session beginner's course will provide you with a foundation for visual representation in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. Each class is designed to build upon one another, and will be held both indoors and outdoors to accommodate weather conditions. Supply list available on Sertoma's homepage. Preston Montague instructs.

$84
#164014         
Saturdays, Sep 13-Oct 18, 12:00-2:30pm
#164015         
Saturdays, Nov 1-Dec 20, 12:00-2:30pm
(No class Nov 22 and Nov 29)


JUNE WORKSHOPS

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Oil Painting & Drawing – The Portrait
Draw and paint a portrait from life. Our drawings will be a tool that we’ll use to complete the painting. We’ll use short gesture and longer poses to understand our subjects. After several drawing studies, we will turn our focus to the values of the head. This is an extremely helpful step when translating color into values. Starting with easy foundation color recipes and working in our shades, middle tones and highlights, this workshop will also utilize many application techniques to establish the essence and personality of our subjects. Live models will pose as the instructor guides you with several demonstrations, resource materials and one-on-one critiques. This is an advanced workshop and students should bring their own supplies. Demos will be done in graphite, charcoal and oil paints. Supply list available on Sertoma's web page. Leslie Pruneau instructs.

$130
#160518         
Saturday-Sunday, Jun 28-29, 9:00am-4:00pm


FALL ARTS FAIR

Save the date! Pullen & Sertoma Arts Centers’ Fall Arts Fair will be held Saturday, October 18 from 10am-5pm at Pullen Arts Center.

Interested in selling your work at the Fair? Packets will be out June 16 and we’ll begin processing applications for Pullen & Sertoma participants on July 1.Interested in selling your work at the Fair? Packets will be out June 16 and we’ll begin processing applications for Pullen & Sertoma participants on July 1.


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