PAINTING & DRAWING
WG/PD102 Intro To Drawing & Painting
Instructor: Cat Hempel /Winter & Spring
Mondays, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Open to beginning students as an introduction to the fundamentals of art while sampling various drawing and painting techniques using different media, including watercolors, acrylics, and oils. Tuition includes most materials and supplies.
Members/WG residents $195 • Non-Members $215
WG/PD103 Drawing I
Instructor: Prayong Deeying /Spring
Thursdays, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Students learn basic principles of drawing and composition, including techniques of measuring angles and proportions. Create accurate line drawings using techniques of shading to suggest light and volume, and principles of composition to create dynamic, engaging images.
Members/WG residents $185 • Non-Members $205
WG/PD104 Watercolor I
Instructor: Prayong Deeying /Winter
Thursdays, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Explore the classical world of watercolor and develop a grounding in traditional approaches and techniques.
Members/WG residents $185 • Non-Members $205
WG/PD106 The Power of Pastels
Instructor: Dierdre Peeler /Winter & Spring
Thursdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Pastels are a beautifully luminous medium in which to develop drawing and color blending skills. Learn why artists have used them throughout history. We will work inside and outdoors.
Members/WG residents $185 • Non-Members $205
WG/PD107 Fun with Collage
Instructor: Dierdre Peeler /Winter & Spring
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00
We will use an assemblage of everything we can put our hands on to create beautiful works of art from photos to wallpaper. Come and have fun making memorable works of art.
Members/WG residents $185 Non-Members $205
WG/PD115 Intro to Acrylic Painting
Instructor: Dierdre Peeler /Winter & Spring
Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Basic drawing, composition, and painting techniques are taught step-by-step through study of the still life. Participants explore themes particular to their own inspiration. This course emphasizes the versatility of the acrylic medium.
Members/WG residents $185 • Non-Members $205
WG/PD119 Introduction to Oil Painting
Instructor: Cat Hempel /Spring
Wednesdays, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Learn techniques of paint handling, color mixing, mediums, glazing and toning through assignments and demonstrations. Repeat students are welcome to work independently with the instructor’s help.
Members/WG residents $185 • Non-Members $205
WG/PD120 Fundamentals of Color
Instructor: Cat Hempel /Winter
Wednesdays, 6:00 –8:00 p.m.
A great course for painters of all levels, working with oil paint as the medium. Learn to mix any color and improve your color perception. Exercises enable students to represent what they see. Oil paints and canvas provided.
Members/WG residents $195 • Non-Members $215
Note: Self-motivated young adults (ages 13-17) are also welcome to enroll in Painting & Drawing.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
WG/PH147 Digital Photography I
Instructor: Michael van Gelder /Winter & Spring
Monday, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of digital photography. Topics include resolution, digital controls, composition, lighting, and lens use, so you make better photos.
Members/WG residents $185 • Non-Members $205
WG/PH148 Digital Photography II
Instructor: Michael van Gelder/ Winter & Spring
Wednesday, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Students delve deeper into composition, lighting, flash, and special equipment. Manipulating images for printing or posting online is covered. Prereq: Digital Photo I or similar experience.
Members/WG residents $185 • Non-Members $205
WG/PH241 Photography III
Instructor: Peter Schreyer /Winter
Thursdays 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Landcape, portraits and documentary photography themes are examined through lectures, slide presentations, assignments, critiques, and field trips. A special session and field trip on night photography is featured. Designed for the visual and photographic growth of intermediate level students working in film or digital, color or black and white. Prerequisite: Photography II or similar experience.
Members/WG residents $200 • Non-Members $220
WG/PH246 Flash Photography
Instructor: Michel van Gelder/ Spring
Four-week class starts April 26
Thursday, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Learn to mix flash with available light, bounce flash, use of TTL metering system, and special effects. Students will learn to become more comfortable working with their external flash.
Prereq: Photo II or similar experience.
Members/WG residents $105 • Non-Members $125
WG/PH250 Night Photography
Instructor: Michael van Gelder /Spring
Four-week class starts March 29
Thursday, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Learn to make successful photos in low-light situations. ISO speed, timed exposures, and metering low-light areas are covered. Creative use of white balance will also be covered, along with issues of noise reduction. Prereq: Photo II or similar exp.
Members/WG residents $105 • Non-Members $125
CERAMICS & SCULPTURE
WG/TD121 Creative Clay Handbuilding
Instructor: Belinda Glennon /Spring
Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
In six weeks, students learn to create functional and sculptural pottery pieces using traditional handbuilding techniques of coil, pinch and slab. Explore additive and subtractive texture treatments with everyday found objects, then embellish with glazes. Suitable for all skill levels.
Members/WG residents $145 • Non-Members $165
WG/TD124 Intro to Sculpture
Instructor: Prayong Deeying /Winter & Spring
Saturdays 10:00 a.m.–12:00
We will focus on the basic steps of mold making, with an introduction to the materials and tools used. Students will make a simple plaster mold using their chosen subject, learning how to build an armature along with modeling techniques and composition. Demonstrations, individual instruction and critiques are included with the objective to create one or two finished sculptures.
Members/WG residents $190 • Non-Members $210
WG/TD136 Ceramic Sampler
Instructor: Belinda Glennon /Winter
Tuesdays 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Have you wanted to create with clay but can’t decide whether the potter’s wheel or building by hand is the right choice? In this sampler class you can try several projects using both techniques and discover where your talents shine. Six weeks.
Members/WG residents $145 • Non-Members $165
YOUNG ARTISTS CLASSES ages 8 and up
WG/YAP201 Exploring Multi-Media Art
Instructor: Dierdre Peeler /Winter & Spring
6 week class starts March 29, Thursday 3:30–5:00 p.m.
We will explore various drawing media on paper, collage and painting while developing skills of observation and experimentation. Students will start out in black and white and progress to color.
Members/WG residents $110 • Non-Members $130
WG/YAP204 Creating with Clay
Instructor: Belinda Glennon /Winter & Spring
6 week class starts March 27, Tuesday 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination and explore the plasticity of clay as you use handbuilding techniques to build functional pots and animal sculptures. Embellish them with glazes and take home your own ceramic keepsakes.
Members/WG residents $110 • Non-Members $130
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