Spring II—May 4 through June 13, 2009     (see below) 
Exceptions: 1 holiday on Monday, May 25, 2009, therefore Monday night classes go through June 15th

Youth—15-17, Adult—18 and older

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Drawing & Painting

Mary Axelson
#1031 Watercolor Florals
Spring II
Thursdays 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Adult
$94/M; $105/NM
Beginning through Advanced
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You will learn and expand on watercolor techniques using photographs of favorite flowers. Experience the challenges and rewards of watercolor as you create your own, unique masterpiece.
CLOSED

Mary Axelson
#1054 Watercolor Landscapes
Spring II
Mondays 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Adult
$94/M; $105/NM
Intermediate
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You will need some watercolor experience as you isolate the elements of landscape such as the sky, trees, water and place them into your work.

CLOSED

Denise Bunkert
#1027 Painting with Pastels 101
Spring II
Mondays 1:00-3:30 p.m.
$94/M; $105/NM
Beginning
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Play with color and learn the basics of painting with pastels as you explore a variety of pastel painting supports, fundamentalsand application techniques. Demonstrations and individual instruction will help you develop and gain confidence in your style.
CLOSED

Denise Bunkert
#1028A Continue Painting with Pastels
Spring II
Tuesdays 1:00-3:30 p.m.
#1028B Continue Painting with Pastels
Spring II
Tuesdays 6:30-9:00 p.m
Adult
$94/M; $105/NM
Intermediate
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Some basic understanding of pastels will be necessary. Begin to relax and play with the luscious colors of pastel developing your own techniques and style. Demonstrations and individual instructionwill help you learn the fundamentals of color, light, value and edges.
#1028A CLOSED
#1028B CLOSED

Nancy Carlson
#1114 Children’s Book Illustration
Spring II
Mondays 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Adult/Youth
$75/M; $84/NM
Intermediate
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If you are eager to explore the art of illustrating a child’s book you can learn it from this creative and successful children’s authorand illustrator. Character development, history, and style will be covered and result in a dummy of your very own.
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Fred Dingler
#1013 Painting Studio
Spring II
Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Adult
$113/M; $126/NM
Beginning and Intermediate
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Choose your own path as you work in watercolor, oil or acrylic with individual instruction in this studio settingwith a professional artist. Move through the year and develop a course of study that fits your experience and style.
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NonMember

Doug House
#1032A "Painting Nature's Events"
All Media Landscape Painting
Spring II
Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.-Noon
#1032B "Painting Nature's Events"
All Media Landscape Painting
Spring II
Wednesdays 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Adult
$94/M; $105/NM
Beginning through Advanced
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You will work in the medium of your choice with instruction and guidance from an experienced artist as you learn all aspects of studio painting production at a professional level: mixing colors using 5 basic pigments, framing, hanging and organizing and presenting your portfolio and resume. See doug's work at www.douglaslhousefineartist.com.
#1032A CLOSED
#1032B CLOSED

Cynthia Starkweather-Nelson
#1920 Linoleum Block Prints
Spring II
Wednesdays 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Adult/Youth
$94/M; $105/NM
Beginning
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Looking for a better appreciation for print media? You’ll start this class with an introduction to the history of prints and print processes, and then create a monoprint as you explore various surfaces and inking process. You’ll finish by carving an image into linoleum and print.
CLOSED

Holly Stone
#1044 Beginning Oil and Acrylic Painting
Spring II
Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Adult
$113/M; $126/NM
Beginning and Intermediate
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Join a fun and supportive atmosphere as you learn more about basic painting concepts of design, value, color tone and use of a palette knife, glazing and more in all styles. Develop your personal style with demos, coaching and critiques from this established artist-instructor.
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Tracie Thompson
#1115 So You Wish You Could Draw
Spring II
Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Adult/Youth
$75/M; $84/NM
Beginning
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You’ll learn the basics of drawing from an established artist and have fun as you work from simple still-life setups. Discover that drawing is a skill to develop and use charcoal and chalks as you build your confidence andbegin to understand to “see” life as an artist.
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NonMember

Tracie Thompson
#1116 Drawing from Still Life
Spring II
Thursdays 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Adult
$118/M; $131/NM
Intermediate and Advanced
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A class for you if you can draw but want to improve or want to try drawing from life other than photographs. You’ll be coached by an established artist and draw from life setups, models and/or your own life objects.
CLOSED

Tom Tyler
#1029 Acrylic Painting Studio
Spring II
Mondays 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Adult
$94/M; $105/NM
Beginning through Advanced
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This studio class is hands-on and will support your interest in painting whatever you wish to paint. Instruction is personal and informal and the objective is to have fun, relax and learn what you wish to learn as quickly as you wish to learn it.
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Glass

Connie Gunderson
#1705 Fused Glass - I
Spring II
Tuesdays 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Adult/Youth
$94/M; $105/NM
Beginning
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You will learn the basics of working with glass, the various techniques as well as the types of glass and their characteristics as you design and create different projects each week.
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NonMember

Connie Gunderson
#1704 Fused Glass - II
Spring II
Mondays 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Adult/Youth
$113/M; $126/NM
Advanced
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Build on the lessons from your prior experience with fused glass as you learn additional techniques including kiln carving and glass casting.
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NonMember

Connie Gunderson
#1707 Lamp Work Glass Beads
Spring II
Thursdays 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Adult/Youth
$113/M; $126/NM
Beginning
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Prepare for an exciting and creative experience as you learn to create glass beads in all shapes and sizes. Learn to improve thebasic properties of glass through a heating and cooling process (annealing), afixing color and other decorations to your beads.
FULL

Christopher Kelly
#1714 Hot Glass - Glass Blowing
Spring II
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.
May 5 & 19, June 9 at BAC
May 12, 26, June 2 at glass studio*
Adult
A total of 6 hours of class room and 8 hours of studio time
$218/M; $222/NM
Beginning
* cost of class includes all materials and studio fees; glass studio is off-site in North Minneapolis.
You will receive basic instruction followed by hands-on experience in a hot-glass studio learning basic blowing techniques, then build skill as you manipulate hot glass for a well-rounded experience.
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NonMember

Clay

Connie Gunderson
#1601 Finding Your Way in Clay
Spring II
Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Adult/Youth
$113/M; $126/NM
Beginning
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You will learn the basics of working with clay: hand building, working on the wheel, using the slab roller and glazing. Demonstrations and individual instruction will help you progress as you become more comfortable with the medium and your project.
FULL

Becky McPeek
#1602 Clay, Clay and More Clay
Spring II
Saturdays 9:30 am-12:30 p.m.
Adult
$113/M; $126/NM
Beginning and Intermediate
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You will explore a variety of techniques to build and finish pots. As a beginner you will learn basic handbuilding and the use of a potter’s wheel. If you have experience with clay, you will continue to expand your technical skills as you explore both functional and sculptural use of clay. Your instructor will demonstrate and coach as you use the wheel, slab roller and extruder.
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Janna Schneider
#1606 Handbuilding Techniques
Spring II
Mondays 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Adult
$94/M; $105/NM
Beginning and Intermediate
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You will learn a variety of hand-building techniques including pinching and coiling with slabs, extrusion and molds. Your interest will determine whether the project is functional or sculptural. Progress at your own rate and develop your critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills and grow creatively.
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NonMember

Andrew Urch
#1641 Take the Wheel
Spring II
Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Adult/Youth
$113/M; $126/NM
Beginning
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You will learn to make pottery on a potter’s wheel spending the majority of your time on the wheel with some demonstrations, trouble shooting and coaching in a collaborative, non-competitive environment. You’ll come away with a greater respect and appreciation of ceramic art.
CLOSED

#1649 Independent Clay Studio
Spring II
Open studio hours as posted
Adult
$125/M
Intermediate and Advanced
Consider this new option - if you are a member of BAC, and you have taken at least one class here but you are not currently enrolled in a pottery class, and you are a self-motivated student who wants to work independently on a clay project during Open Studio - then this is an option for you. Shelf space, glazing and firing will be provided and BAC’s clay Studio Manager, Aaron Sober, will be available for troubleshooting and technical assistant.
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