Open painting studio
Saturdays, 1:00-3:00PM
$5 suggested donation, please bring your own materials and works in progress!

 The Plymouth Center for the Arts welcomes you to “drop in” and paint, socialize and create with friends (old and new).  Facilitated by Guild beginning watercolor instructor, Phyllis McDonough, this group will meet at the Center and weather permitting, paint outdoors.  No registration necessary. Just come and have fun!

Session 1 (Sept 15-Oct 22)

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Mosaics
with Brenda O'Rourke #100     
Fridays, 9:00am-Noon 
9/19 - 10/24 (6 Classes)    $170m/ $185n

Mosaics is a stress reliever!  Various materials will be used to create beautiful and unique pieces of art.  Bring your broken or chipped china that you just can’t throw away to be included in a personal work of art.  Limit 6 students.

Abstract Expressionism
with Sarah Bates Washburn
#103     
W  6:30-8:30 pm  
9/17-10/22 (6 Classes)     $85m/$95n

Students learn to “step outside of the box” through the exploration of common painting techniques applied in an abstract manner.  Various application techniques will include but are not limited to dripping, splattering, dry brush, use of texture and glazing, the fine art of layering, and mastering the use of tape.  Focus will be on creating a successful, well balanced piece of abstract art. Limit 12 students.
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This class will fine tune students’ formal drawing skills to suit the needs of a college freshman core program.  As most art schools require a strong drawing component to a portfolio application, basic drawing, form, space, symmetry, proportion and value will be discussed and implemented. Students will expand on their knowledge of drawing by taking this topic to a more sophisticated and advanced skill level.
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Graphic Design 101 with Chris Frezza
Ages 16 up
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30
9/16-10/14 (6 classes)
$60m/$70nm

Class limit: 6

Batik
with Clare Schwelm
#108     
W  6:00-9:00 pm  
9/17-10/22 (6 Classes)    
$145m/ $155n

Batik is an ancient Indonesian art form of wax resistant dyeing on cloth. Come practice this technique with Clare, the Guild’s 2007 Annual Juried Art Show first place winner in mixed media. Create some dazzling wall hangings and/or pillow covers and let your imagination run wild. Materials fee includes two yards of unbleached muslin, fabric dye, beeswax and paraffin.
Limit 8 students.

Drawing for Everyone!
 “Tools and Technique”
with Andrea Favret
#106     
TH  10:00-Noon 
Sept 18-Oct 16 (5 Classes)   
$80m/ $90n

#106B (one day workshop)
Noon-4:00pm   10/30     $35m/ $40n

This class is designed to help the absolute beginner and the more seasoned artist develop a basic and comprehensive overview of the art of drawing.  Students will be taught basic tools to help them “see” as an artist does, drawing techniques, and various exercises will be explored with step by step instruction and demonstrations.  Drawing tools, proper posture, line, shading and value will also be introduced. 
Limit 15 students.

Typography 1 with Chris Frezza
Ages 16 up
Mondays 5:30-6:30
9/15-10/13
$60m/$70nm
Class limit: 6

This intro to typography will teach you about the basics:  fonts, use of type, terminology etc.  Instruction on kerning using tracing paper and font print outs will be provided.

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Quilting Workshop
with Ann Lainhart

Mariner’s Compass #115B
Sat 10/18
9:30-3 pm 
$45m/ $50n

Mariner’s  Compasses are one of the most eye-appealing quilt blocks, but not one of the easiest to piece.  Learn to draft, prepare and cut templates and piece a 12”, 16-point split point compass.  If you are looking for a challenge and a great looking quilt block, this is the class for you.  Each student must bring their own sewing machine.
Limit 8 students.

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Getting a Likeness Workshop
with  Katherine Smit
#132
9/27 & 28  9am-4pm 
(2 classes, one hour lunch break)

$135m/ $140n (includes model fee)

Session 2
(Nov 10 - Dec 12)

How to Draw What You See  with David Johnson
(ages 16+) 

#210       
T  7:00-8:00pm      
11/11-12/2 (4 classes

$60 m/ $75 nm

A class designed for those who want to improve their drawing skills.  Gain confidence in drawing by learning to prioritize what is seen in visual order.  Apply these techniques to fun in-class projects. Limit 12 students.

Sculpture with Lauren Jezierski
(ages 16+) 

#605       
T  6:30-8:30 pm      
11/11-12/9 (5 classes)    

$105 m/$114 nm (includes a $15 materials fee for plaster, burlap, wire, foam, wood, screws and pipe)

Come explore the endless possibilities of plaster with a twist!  Learn how to make an armature from materials such as plumbing pipe and foam and create a plaster sculpture of your own design.   Limit 8 students.

Abstract Expressionism with Sarah Bates Washburn

#203       
W  6:30-8:30 pm      
11/12-12/10 (5 classes)  

$72 m/ $79 nm

Students learn to “step outside of the box” through the exploration of common painting techniques applied in an abstract manner.  Focus will be on creating a successful, well-balanced piece of abstract art. Limit 12 students.

Mixed Media is an exciting and experimental working practice
that combines likely and unlikely media which extends image
making and revitalizes creativity.  Limit 12 students.

Interior Design Session  with Deborah Calvert

#206       TH  7:00-9:00 pm       11/13-12/11 (4 classes, no class 11/27)    

$96 m/ $106 nm

Learn the basic principles of interior design and develop the skills and confidence to design your own fabulous spaces.  Each class will include a short lecture or demonstration, group exercises and participation.  Limit 12 students.

Oil/Acrylic Painting with Doro Simone
 (ages 16+)

#204        TH  7:00-9:30 pm       11/13-12/11 (4 classes, no class 11/27) 

$90 m/ $99 nm

#304        TH  7:00-9:30 pm       1/15-2/26 (6 classes, no class 2/19)   

$135 m/ $148 nm

Students choose to work from oils or acrylics in this course designed for all  experience levels.  Learn the basics of painting or challenge yourself and bring skills to the next level.  Individual attention is emphasized. Limit 12 students.

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Mosaics with Brenda O’Rourke

#200     
F  9:00-Noon           11/14-12/12 (5 classes)    

$142 m/ $153 nm

Mosaics is a stress reliever!  Various materials will be used to create beautiful and unique pieces of art.  Bring your broken or chipped china that you just can’t throw away to be included in a personal work of art.  Limit 6 students.

Using Critique as a Tool to Master Your Art   with David Johnson
#211 (ages 16+)  

 SAT  11/15 
1:00-4:00 pm           

$60 m/ $75 nm

This workshop introduces a break-through method in the critiquing process, encouraging growth and learning while praising skills. Students will benefit from personal attention of works currently in progress. Limit 12 students.

Session 3
(Jan 12 - Feb 27)

Students learn to “step outside of the box” through the exploration of common painting techniques applied in an abstract manner.  Focus will be on creating a successful, well-balanced piece of abstract art. Limit 12 students.

Beginning Watercolor with Phyllis McDonough

#314       
W  6:30-9:00 pm       1/14-2/25 (6 classes, no class 2/18)

$107 m/ $118 nm

Learn the basics of watercolor.  Materials, color mixing and washes will be introduced as you build the confidence needed to continue with this wonderful medium. Limit 10 students.

Exploring Mixed-Media Techniques with Eija Heward

#312     
TH  10:00-NOON           1/15-2/26 (6 classes, no class 2/19)

$85 m/ $95 nm

Mixed Media is an exciting and experimental working practice
that combines likely and unlikely media which extends image
making and revitalizes creativity.  Limit 12 students.

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