Howard County Center for the Arts: Arts Council

Adult Classes

Life long learning through the arts

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Visual Arts
- Resident Artist and Organization Visual Art Classes
  - Diana Marta holds painting and drawing classes for adults in HCCA studio 3. Students from beginning to experienced are welcome. Instruction includes methods and approaches for technical and expressive use of drawing, watercolor, oil, acrylic, and collage. Lessons are based on formal design, observation, theme and invention. Call 410-750-3125 for info.
    
    David Zuccarini, nationally recognized artist, gives private instruction in traditional drawing and painting styles in Studio 10. Ongoing instruction provided for all levels of adult students including individualized instruction in charcoal, pastel and oil. Call 410-997-8572 for info.
    
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    Fee: $Varies (members: $Varies).
- Life Drawing/Painting Sessions - Drop In
  - A live, nude model is provided at each session. A monitor coordinates all sessions, however, instruction is not provided. The sessions consist of a single pose with the same model over a multiple week period for detailed figure study work. One day, multi-pose sketching sessions will be held on occasion.
    Bring your own art materials. There are a limited number of easels, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions purchased in advance are only good for one year from time of purchase. Pre-registration is not required.
    Figure Model Sessions - Drop In
    Participants under age 18 must have parental consent to participate.
    
    $12 per session (purchased in advance)
    $60 for 6 sessions
    
    Monitor: Jim Adkins
    Tuesdays, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM, Room 9.
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    Fee: $12 (members: $12).
- Portrait Drawing/Painting Sessions - Drop In
  - A monitor coordinates all sessions, however, instruction is not provided. The sessions consist of a single pose with the same model over a multiple week period for detailed figure study work. Bring your own art materials. There are a limited number of easels, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions purchased in advance are only good for one year from time of purchase. Pre-registration is not required.
    
    Draw or paint from a live, clothed model at each session.
    
    $10 per session
    
    $42 for 6 sessions (purchased in advance)
    Fee to be paid to monitor.
    Monitor: Cheryl Lucente
    Monitor: Cheryl Lucente
    Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Room 9.
    September - June.
    Fee: $10 per session (members: $10).
- Sumi Painting
  - Ages 17+
    Sumi ink brush painting is an East Asian style of painting with long traditions and practices. Through demonstrations and practice, explore the art's concepts of line, brush stroke and composition with a focus on the plum, chrysanthemum and bamboo. Learn to express yourself through this unique cultural style.
    Myung Sook Kim
    Wednesdays, 9:30AM - 12:30PM, .
    April 14 - June 2.
    Fee: $180 (members: $162).
    Register
- Water-based Mixed Media
  - Ages 17+
    This class will be an exploration in mixed-media collage using water-based painting and drawing materials. Students will develop themes based on images brought from home. Stemming from their themes, students will construct personal projects using drawings produced in class, abstraction, and magazine images. Projects will not be limited to a 2D surface.
    Marty Weishaar
    Thursdays, 6:30PM - 9:30PM, .
    April 15 - June 3.
    Fee: $180 (members: $162).
    Register
- Beginner & Intermediate Watercolor Painting
  - ages 17+
    Artists just starting out or practiced in the use of transparent watercolor techniques and media will benefit from this class. Themes will include still life, landscape, the figure in the environment, and architecture. More advanced students will be engaged in continued study of techniques with opportunities for greater experimentation and expression.
    Art Landerman
    Mondays, 7PM - 9PM, .
    April 12 - June 7.
    Fee: $150 (members: $135).
    Register
- First-Time Knitters Create Scarves
  - Ages 17+
    Learn to cast-on, knit, cast-off and create embellishments. Students learn to knit with an even tension, creating straight edges. They will develop the confidence to rectify errors and move on to more advanced projects. Class includes a field trip to Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival on May 2. Students will be required to bring size 10 or 11 knitting needles and two balls of thick yarn.
    Elizabeth Gross
    Sundays, 1PM - 3PM, .
    April 11 - May 30.
    Fee: $150 (members: $135).
    Register
Performing Arts
- No Boundries Musical Theatre Program (ages 17 and up)
  - No Boundaries is a musical theater program for young adults and adults (ages 17 and up) with mild to moderate disabilities. Participants sing, dance and act segments from one of Broadway’s famous musicals. The class will end with a public performance. Offered in partnership with the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks Office of Therapeutic Services.
    Wayne Larrivey
    Tuesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Theatre.
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    Fee: $50 (members: $N/A - Register through Rec. & Parks at 410-313-7275).
- Fabulous 50+ Players Musical Theatre Program
  - A musical theatre program for anyone aged 50 and over – regardless of past musical theatre experience – that provides opportunities to participate on or off stage in the production of a musical revue and related projects.
    
    Participation in the Fabulous 50+ Players onstage and backstage is free! Call 410-313-2787 for more information about being part of this year’s show.
    
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    Fee: $N/A (members: $N/A).
- Resident Artist and Organization Performing Art Classes
  - Howard County Ballet challenges dancers to reach their full potential by providing superior ballet training for all levels and ages with additional instruction in Modern, Jazz, Tap, and Character. Limited class enrollment according to age and level in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Classes take place in HCB's studio 17 and the HCCA dance studio. Call 410-465-9414 or visit www.howardcountyballet.org for more information.
    
    Chesapeake Shakespeare Company-Stuck on Shakespeare Ages 11-14. Get stuck on Shakespeare as we explore language, characters and the fun of performing the best plays around. Students will develop basic acting, character creation, plus, learn songs and stage combat all to be performed for family and friends during the last class.
    To sign up or if you have any questions please email Patrick Kilpatrick at kilpatrick@chesapeakeshakespeare.com or call 410-313-8874.
    
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Visual Arts Classes are open to anyone age 18 or older.
* Denotes classes open to 11th and 12th grade students
** Denotes classes open to 8th - 12th grade students

Supplies: Adults are responsible for obtaining their own supplies and materials. Supply costs will vary and are not included in program fees. A supply list will be provided during or prior to the first class. Some classes may require a supply fee be paid to the instructor.

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