Art
Introduction to Right Brain Drawing
Have you ever wished you could learn to draw? You can! This program, designed for people with little or no experience, will enhance your creativity and artistic confidence. Participants will discover that drawing is not based simply on “natural talent.” It is a learnable skill. You will learn to let go of preconceived (left brain) blocks and gain an understanding of the drawing skills you will need in order to draw what you see. Isn’t it time you turn your desire to express yourself through art into a reality? A materials list will be provided upon registration.
Program fee $78
7 meetings
Mondays, Sep 20 - Nov 1
7 - 9 pm
Administration 209
1510.101
Presenter: Patrick Gagne - Is a local free-lance illustrator and cartoonist with over fifteen years of experience. He has been an art instructor for over ten years.
Introduction to Digital Photography
Are you ready to transform your snapshots into great shots? This fun, “hands-on” workshop will demystify the settings on your digital camera including ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed, Image Size, Image Quality, and White Balance. Learn about how and when to take advantage of your camera’s different exposure modes, including Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority as well as Manual, Portrait, Action, Night, and Landscape. After shooting you will use the latest Apple computers in the GWC Digital Arts Lab (don’t be scared if you are a PC user!) to import, organize and edit your images using Picasa, a free software application that works on both PCs and MACs. Editing features include cropping, removing red-eye, changing color and contrast, simple retouching, converting to black and white and adding a tint. You will also learn how to email your photos, burn a CD and create collages and slide shows of your images. Bring your camera with freshly charged batteries, your camera manual and the cord that came with it to connect it to a computer or a card reader. This workshop is ideal for people with a new DSLR or a smaller camera with some manual controls. A $5 fee for materials is payable at the first meeting.
Program fee $89
2 meetings
Saturdays, Nov 13 & 20
9 am - 4 pm
Fine Arts 202
3610.101
Presenter: Mary-Linn Hughes - Is an artist and photographer. She has been teaching at GWC since 1989 and currently teaches digital photography at three community colleges throughout the Southland.
Ornate Coiled Basketry
Learn to coil a delicate basket around a polished stone. It’s an easy way to start a basket and makes a beautiful center. You will learn to coil so that the stitches are identical on both sides of the basket.Some participants may learn more advanced stitches. Pine needles and waxed linen thread are provided. The coiling technique can later be used to weave almost any plant in your yard including lavender, dusty miller and rosemary. This program is suitable for beginners or experienced basketmakers. A $27 material fee is payable at the workshop. Material fee includes large spool of Irish waxed linen thread, handout, darning needle, mounted cabochon, and sorted/washed pine needles.
Program fee $66
1 meeting
Sunday, Oct 17
10 am - 4 pm
Community Center 102
1610.101
Presenter: Nadine Spier - Nadine Spier - Is an award-winning fiber artist whose work is exhibited internationally. She is breaking new ground in the realm of contemporary basketry and has been featured in many magazines, on the Discovery Channel and in 500 Baskets published
in 2006.
Watercolor Workshop
This program concentrates on developing skills and techniques in transparent watercolor painting. Emphasis is on methods and experimentation using studio, sketches, and/or photographs for subject matter. Activities will include painting demonstrations, slides, videos, individual assistance, group critiques, sharing ideas, encouragement and discoveries. A materials list will be provided at the first meeting.
Program fee $98
6 meetings
Fridays, Oct 1 - Nov 5
9 am - Noon
Fine Arts 112
1561.101
Presenter: Roland R. Haas - Has taught landscape painting in the Coast Community College District for over 20 years. He also teaches workshops throughout the U.S. and abroad. Roland has won numerous awards and his work has been exhibited at shows throughout the country.
Picture Framing for Beginners
Learn to join frames, cut mats and glass mount pictures, and finish your own framed print. The workshop will cover design, measuring for matting, and the tools needed for framing. Please bring two pictures, photos, or prints (5"x7" to 8"x10"). You will have “hands-on” experience matting both items and framing one of them. Also bring a tape measure and pencil. You may bring your own mat cutter if you have one, or you can use the cutter in class. This is a fascinating, fun, do-it-yourself workshop that includes a beautifully framed piece you can keep. A sack lunch is recommended. A $45 fee for materials is payable at the workshop. Material fee includes two mats and one 11"x14" frame.
Program fee $56
1 meeting
Saturday, Nov 13
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Community Center 102
1605.101
Presenter: Susan Unoura - Has been a Custom Picture Framer for over 20 years and has taught at local colleges for over ten years.
Designer Workshop
The open studio workshop format is suitable for first time beginners to experienced designers. This workshop will cover the basics for many design majors, including: industrial, furniture, toy, electronics, interiors, fashion, automotive/transportation, sports equipment, product, medical, display and exhibition, air brush, entertainment, packaging and point of purchase. The workshop will be divided into two basic groups, the entry level group and the continuing group. The beginning workshop will have faculty illustrate “hands-on” techniques on how to take an idea from concept to a refined 3D design. Participants will develop their artistry, CAD and 3D modeling skills. The continuing participants will typically want all sessions to work on skills, techniques or projects for their design major or portfolio. A $10 expendable supply and material fee is payable at the workshop. Advanced participants must provide materials for extensive projects.
Program fee $75
4 meetings
Tue & Thu, Jan 11-20, 2011
5 - 9 pm
Design Center/Auto Body 159 & 163
7215.101
Presenters: Greg Wight, Robb Westerkamp and Mark Snyder - Are GWC Design Program faculty and have over 85 years of combined professional and teaching experience.
Acrylic Painting Workshop
An introductory workshop for beginning art students covering basic techniques in painting. Participants will be introduced to basic color theory, color mixing, painting techniques, and composition. Acrylic paints will be used on canvas. Each participant will create a painting on canvas during the workshop. A materials list will be provided at the first meeting.
Program fee $69
4 meetings
Tue & Thu, Oct 19 - 28
6:30 - 9 pm
Fine Arts 124
1583.101
Presenter: Brian Conley - Is a professor of Fine Arts at Golden College and has taught studio art for over 20 years. His art work has been exhibited in the USA, Europe,
and Asia.