FOLSOM ART CENTER 25 Folsom Art Center AT 48 NATOMA We provide opportunities for all ages to create and appreciate the arts. Art classes for adults and seniors Art, music, and theatre classes for youth and teens Summer and holiday art camps for youth and teens Gallery exhibits featuring professional local, regional, and worldclass artists Beginner/Intermediate Drawing What You See with Richard Meagher Drawing is the foundation for all forms of art. You will learn one and two point perspective, seeing at eye level, value changes, shading, sighting, proportions, alignments and composition. Materials list provided on receipt. 311833-01 Tu 9/18-10/9 9:30-11:30A 311833-02 Tu 10/23-11/13 9:30-11:30A FEE: $49 / $42 resident discount Drawing 2 with Richard Meagher Take your skills to the next level while drawing in your preferred media. Instruction will include drawing in pencil, charcoal, watercolor pencil, and pen and ink with washes. 311834-01 F 9/14-10/5 9:30-11:30A 311834-02 F 10/19-11/9 9:30-11:30A FEE: $49 / $42 resident discount Let s Begin: Drawing Basics with Courtney Tice Join us for a fun and expressive experience! This class is for beginners, or those of you that would like a gentle reentry to the fine art of drawing. Each class will be an exploration of many styles of drawing. New drawing projects will be offered each week and a variety of tools will be offered to learn mark making. All materials provided. 316009-01 Th 10/4-10/25 5:30-7:30P 316009-02 Th 11/1-11/29 5:30-7:30P FEE: $112 / $105 resident discount Drawing for the Holidays with Courtney Tice Using words and drawing designs, we will create a beautiful inspirational art piece. Each student will leave with a one-of-a kind art piece to treasure or give to that special person. All materials provided. 316012-01 Th 12/13 5:30-7:30P FEE: $36 / $29 resident discount Chinese Brush Painting with Cathy Chiao New students will learn the use of basic materials: brush, ink stone, ink stick and paper. They will be introduced to the four foundation skills, Bamboo, Plum, Blossom, Orchid and Chrysanthemum. These skills will lead to further studies that can include birds, fish, animals, landscapes and more. Materials list provided on receipt. 311531-01 W 9/5-9/26 9:00-11:30A 311531-02 W 10/3-10/24 9:00-11:30A 311531-03 W 11/7-11/28 9:00-11:30A FEE: $67 / $60 resident discount Beginning & Intermediate Painting with Cleide Sander Explore the world of visual arts with the help of personalized instruction. Students will develop the ability to create unique compositions using oil and acrylic paints, and develope maturity of expression and uniqueness of vision. Materials list provided on receipt. 311591-01 Th 9/6-9/27 9:00A-12:00P 311591-02 Th 10/4-10/25 9:00A-12:00P 311591-03 Th 11/1-11/29 9:00A-12:00P 311591-04 Th 12/6-12/27 9:00A-12:00P LOCATION:48 Natoma FEE: $52 / $45 resident discount Register online at http://webtrac.folsom.ca.us Fall 2018
26 ADULT FINE ARTS FOLSOM CITY ZOO SANCTUARY PRESENTS Behind the Scenes Smartphone Animal Photography Workshop with Judy Bujold Have you ever wondered how to get the best shot you can? We will discuss techniques for composition, exposure and focusing tips. After we tour and take photos in the zoo, students will have an image review session and learn how to use photo editing apps and software to enhance their photos. The Folsom Zoo Sanctuary animals will be the subjects for this up-close photography workshop where you will and learn about their lives before coming to the zoo along with the history and goals of the zoo. Digital cameras welcome. 311860-01 M 9/17 10:00A-2:00P 311860-02 Sa 10/13 10:00A-2:00P LOCATION: Folsom Zoo Sanctuary FEE: $62 / $55 resident discount You have photos? We have solutions! with Judy Bujold Do you have boxes, bags and albums full of precious family photos and memorabilia just sitting neglected in the closet? In this workshop you will spend time sorting and organizing your boxes of photos and albums and then choose some of your favorites for complementary scanning (80 photos) to start your digital collection for permanent preservation. 311836-01 F 9/28 9:30A-12:30P 311836-02 Th 10/11 5:30-8:30P FEE: $32 / $25 resident discount Creating 2019 Photo Calendars with Judy Bujold You will learn the step-by-step process on how to make your own custom calendar using Shutterfly.com. Bring up to 24 photos to upload photos can be loose (for scanning), on your laptop, smartphone, or in a random digital photos folder. Laptops or ipads/tablets required. 311837-01 F 11/2 9:15A-12:30P Get Organized! Take Control of your Digital Photos! with Judy Bujold Are your digital photos seemingly everywhere, but you can t seem to locate them? The goal of this class is to review the basic steps to organizing your digital photos easily. We will start with a Digital Roundup and explore the Do s and Don ts of digital organizing. Our goal is to review downloading from various devices and social media sites, tagging, cloud services, renaming and various ways of backing up your photo collection. Beginning/Intermediate Acrylic Painting with Vicki Foote Complete a painting each week with step-by-step demonstrations. Create still life, landscapes, and animals with vivid color and values. Discussions include painting theory, framing techniques, and making note cards from your paintings. Materials list provided on receipt. 341119-01 M 9/10-9/24* 1:00-3:30P 341119-02 M 10/22-11/19 1:00-3:30P FEE: $68 / $61 resident discount *Fee for this session prorated Painting Open Studio Join us for a non-instructional open studio; all levels welcome! 313991 F 1:00-4:00P FEE: 4-class: $40 / $20 Folsom Arts Assoc. member discount 8-class: $70 / $35 Folsom Arts Assoc. member discount Beginning/Intermediate Painting with James D. Marxen Beginning painters will learn the basics of using acrylics to develop eye-catching art, while intermediates will sharpen their skills creating opportunities to show in galleries and art fairs. Class includes instruction while emphasizing the brush on canvas experience. Materials list provided on receipt. 341121-01 Tu 10/2-11/20 6:30-8:30P FEE: $120 / $113 resident discount 311851-01 F 11/9 9:30A-12:30P FEE: $42 / $35 resident discount Register today! Registration form on page 46
ADULT FINE ARTS 27 Digital SLR & 35mm Photography Classes with Bonita Chimes Ages 18+ Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $86 / $79 resident discount NOTE: a 48-hour cancellation is required for these classes. Field trips are optional, but participation is highly recommended. Basic 102: Lighting The secret to good photography is lighting! If you can use your SLR camera on manual then come and learn how to manipulate light at any time of day and under any conditions. Learn the difference between quantity, quality, and direction of light, and how to use and eliminate shadows, mix lighting, etc. 211672-01 Tu 9/11 9/25 6:30-8:30P FIELD TRIP 9/22 time/location TBA Night Photography: Full Moon If you understand how to use a manual SLR camera, want to learn about night photography and how to handle low lighting conditions then this course is for you. You ll learn what equipment you need, how time of day affects your shots and what makes particular photos appealing to your viewer. The field trip will give beginners and experienced photographers the opportunity to be closely guided by a professional photographer. Bonita will provide assistance on an individual basis with camera settings, composition, moods, lighting creative expression and how to capture what your eye sees. 211670-01 W/Su 9/12 & 9/26 6:30 8:30P FIELD TRIP 9/23 time/location TBA Intermediate 202: MACRO Nature is exciting to photograph and nature photos are a beautiful addition to your wall. This course offers one of the most fun types of nature photography- Macro. Learn about the equipment and techniques you need to get close to your subject. 211674-01 Th 9/13 9/27 6:30-8:30P FIELD TRIP 9/22 time/location TBA Watercolor Workshop with Richard Meagher Learn to paint still life, skies, trees, rocks, fields and water. Each class will include lecture, demonstration followed by class participation. Materials list provided on receipt. 311912-01 Tu 9/18-10/9 1:00-4:00P 311912-02 Tu 10/23-11/13 1:00-4:00P FEE: $69 / $62 resident discount Watercolor Workshop 2 with Richard Meagher Instruction will emphasize composition, and the elements, and principles of design. Students will create paintings using value sketches and value patterns from their own photos or materials provided by instructor. 311915-01 F 9/14-10/5 1:00-4:00P 311915-02 F 10/19-11/9 1:00-4:00P FEE: $69 / $62 resident discount Let s Learn to Zentangle! with Courtney Tice This class will teach you some amazing skills to create one of a kind cards and gifts for the holidays! All materials provided. 316011-01 Th 12/6 5:30-7:30P FEE: $36 / $29 resident discount Creative Ceramics with Susan M. Comstock Expand your skills; explore coil/slab building techniques and functional pottery designs. Bring your creative ideas. This class is not for beginning clay students. Glazing and firing included. Tool list provided on receipt. 311501-01 Tu 10/2-11/6 6:00-9:00P 311501-02 Tu 11/13-12/18 6:00-9:00P FEE: $92 / $85 resident discount; supply fee $11-15 Register online at http://webtrac.folsom.ca.us Fall 2018
28 ADULT FINE ARTS Second Saturday Art Workshops at the Folsom Art Center LOCATION: 48 NATOMA STREET Join us on the second Saturday of the month to learn a new craft or explore a new art technique or media. A variety of different workshops are offered each month, as well as open studio times for current Art Center students. Seascape Watercolor Workshop with Juan Pena Juan will explain the benefits of his color triangle and share his secret formula for successful seascape paintings. You will have the opportunity to experiment with watercolor brush strokes to indicate water, splashing waves and the tide coming in. We will conclude the workshop with a paint-along seascape watercolor with Juan. Materials list provided on receipt. How to Take Better Pictures with ANY Camera! with Stephanie Redhair, Portrait and Fine Art Photographer Are you intimidated by all the buttons and dials on your camera, by aperture and ISO, whether to use your AV mode, your TV mode or just keep it in Auto mode all the time? Join me as I teach you to make the most of your camera and use it how it is intended to be used. Learn to make minor adjustments that make a major difference in your photos. I will break information down into easy learnable chunks, covering the basics first and then move into the good stuff like lighting, bokeh, lens choice and posing. This is a hands-on learning experience. It s time for you to take control of your camera! To view my work, visit www.stephanieredhair.com. AGES 15+ 311857-01 Sa 9/8 9:30A-1:00P 311857-02 Sa 10/13 9:30A-1:00P FEE: $76 / $69 resident discount AGES 12+ 311852-01 Sa 9/8 9:00A-1:00P Ceramics Open Studio Join us on the second Saturday of each month for an extra day to work on your projects. This open studio is only available to currently enrolled ceramics students. No instruction will be provided. 311850-01 Sa 9/8 9:00A-1:00P 311850-02 Sa 10/13 9:00A-1:00P 311850-03 Sa 11/10 9:00A-1:00P FEE: $15 Register today! Registration form on page 46
AADULT DULT FINE FINE ART ARTSS 2299 Second Saturday Art Workshops at the Folsom Art Center LOCATION: 48 NATOMA STREET Join us on the second Saturday of the month to learn a new craft or explore a new art technique or media. A variety of different workshops are offered each month, as well as open studio times for current Art Center students. Palette Knife Painting with Rhonda Egan Learn how to paint using a palette knife with an expert in a relaxed atmosphere. Painting with a palette knife can be awkward at first, but once mastered can enhance and add to any artist s skill level. Students will learn to mix color on the canvas using the palette knife. Students new to palette knife painting can follow along with Rhonda, painting a simple landscape. More experienced artists are welcome to work independently with Rhonda offering suggestions and guidance. Materials list provided on receipt. 311853-01 Sa 10/13 9:00A-12:00P Beginning and Intermediate Acrylic Workshop with James D. Marxen Acrylic painters: here s your opportunity to stretch your talents. Beginning painters will learn the basics of using acrylics to develop eye-catching art, while intermediates will sharpen their skills creating opportunities to show in galleries and art fairs. This class includes instruction while emphasizing the brush on canvas experience. Materials list provided on receipt. 341122-01 Sa 11/10 9:00A-1:00P Register online at http://webtrac.folsom.ca.us Fall 2018