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If you’ve always wanted to try a class at BAC but were concerned whether or not you’d like it or wanted to invest “that much money” in it – here’s an offer just for you. Save 20% on your first class – just let us know that you are a first time student and we’ll give you 20% off the non-member rate for your class (may not pertain to some workshops or short-term classes). The “First Timers” rate is listed below on qualifying classes.

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Drawing Into Painting
Saundra Trom Corliss
#1124 Mon. 6:30-8:30pm, Jun 30-Jul 28 (5 wks), $70 ($63 Members) $56 First Timers, Room A2005
Make the jump from drawing to painting. Each class begins with discussion or demonstration and is followed by studio time for development and creativity. We will see works by famous artists including a brief drawing to painting history. A modern approach to studying form, color technology and visual effects is used to guide your development forward. Please bring an 11”x14” sketchpad, 3 drawing pencils (6B, B and 4H) and a kneaded eraser to the first class. We will discuss acrylic painting supplies that night for future classes.
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Watercolor Landscapes Mary Axelson
#1054 Mon. 6:30-9:00pm, Jul 21-Aug 25 (6 wks), $105 ($94 Members) $84 First Timers, Room A2020
Learn the basics of watercolor landscape in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. We will study elements of the landscape such as skies, trees, bodies of water in more detail. Work will continue in establishing three planes of a landscape. There will be time to work on your own individualized projects as well. Students must have some watercolor experience.
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Watercolor Florals
Mary Axelson
#1031 Thur. 6:30-9:00pm, Jul 24-Aug 21 (5 wks), $88 ($78 Members) $70 First Timers, Room A2020
Using photographs of your favorite flowers, you will learn basic watercolor principles and techniques. Students will experience the challenges and rewards of watercolor painting while creating their own unique masterpiece. Open to all levels of experience, appropriate assignments will be given.
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New! Watercolor Open Studio
Mary Axelson
#1039 Wed. 1:00-3:30pm, Jul 23-Aug 20 (5 wks), $88 ($78 Members) $70 First Timers, Room A2020
Dedicate some of your summer afternoons to your watercolors. Work on your own projects in a studio atmosphere with individualized instruction. There will be an emphasis on developing skills and understanding design, texture, value and color in relation to your paintings. Some drawing skills are helpful but not required. Some watercolor experience is required. Bring the supplies you typically use.
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New! Mixed Media with Acrylics
Bonnie Cutts#1015 Thur. 1:00-3:30pm, Jul 24-Aug 14 (4 wks), $120 ($113 Members) + $15 supply fee payable to instructor, Room A2020
Discover a variety of acrylic gels and grounds which will add excitement to your mixed media artwork. Using Fluid Acrylics, watercolor pencils, caran d’arche water-soluble crayons and oil pastels, you will travel a creative journey while working on a variety of gorgeous surfaces. Learn about translucent as well as opaque materials and make use of iridescent grounds, absorbent textural surfaces and multiple layers of acrylic materials in your mixed media work. Bring to class: 3 canvases or boards, at least 11” x 14”, paintbrushes, a water container, rags, pencils (and any other drawing materials you prefer), paper palettes and a sense of adventure. There is a $15 supply fee payable to the instructor who will provide all paints, gels and mediums.
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All Media Landscape Painting
Douglas House
#1032 Wed. 6:30-9:00 pm, Jul 9-Aug 13 (6 wks), $105 ($94 Members) $84 First Timers, Room A2020
This course is designed for beginning through advanced students using oils, acrylics or pastels. Students will work at their own level guided by the instructor with teaching concepts related to the personal expression of the visual world. Landscape paintings of the Great Masters will be reviewed and studied through photographic representation. Students will then focus on a personal exploration of landscape painting using the application of those concepts as they relate to the discovery of color and form on the surface of the canvas. Bring supplies you have used in the past or bring suggested supplies listed on the BAC website.
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All Media Studio
Barb Janisch           All Ages
#1038 Wed 6:30-8:30 pm, Jun 11-Jul 2 (4 wks), $61 ($55 Members) $49 First Timers, Room A2003
Artists of all ages and levels of development are welcome to this open studio. The medium is your choice with individual attention from artist/instructor Barb Janisch. Barb is an internationally exhibited artist with an extensive teaching history. Her philosophy is to interact with students at their individual level and guide them to a greater understanding of their own artistic process. Bring desired supplies for your work.
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Saturday Workshops

Mat Cutting Workshop I
Mary Axelson
#1509 Sat. 9:30am-12:30pm , Jun 14 (1 wk), $26 ($24 Members) + $10 supply fee payable to the instructor, Room A2005
Learn to cut your own mats. Mat scraps for practice will be available. Demonstrations will be done on Alto mat cutter. If you have your own mat cutter feel free to bring it. Bring an image size 5” x 7” to work with. If time permits, you may cut a mat for it.
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Experimental Ink & Acrylic Workshop
Susan Fryer Voigt
#1502 Sat. 10:00am-4:00pm , Jul 19 (1 wk), $90 ($80 Members) + $35 supply fee payable to the instructor, Room A2020
Create gorgeous prints and paintings with a unique combination of inks and acrylics as developed by Susan Voigt. Basic supplies
included with supply fee; additional supplies, if needed, may be purchased from instructor. Just wear your old clothes and bring a lunch. You should leave with 16 images (12 prints and 4 boards, three small and one 5”x7”) that you will want to mat and perhaps frame. Basic color theory will be part of the instruction. No experience necessary, but you need to be adventurous and want to have fun.
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New! Mat Cutting Workshop II
Mary Axelson
#1513 Sat. 9:30am-12:30pm , Jul 26 (1 wk), $26 ($24 Members) + $15 supply fee payable to the instructor, Room A2005
This class is the next step after Mat Cutting I. Double matting and other “fancier” matting such as fabric wrapped mats will be demonstrated on an Alto mat cutter. If you have your own mat cutter feel free to bring it. Bring an image maximum size 5” x 7” to work with. If time permits you may cut a double mat for it.
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Natural Forms on Muslin
Mary Axelson
#1034 Sat. 9:30am-2:30pm , Aug 9 (1 wk), $40 ($37 Members), Room A2020
Summer Break! Prepare for Fun! Take a break this summer and learn to create beautiful works of art on muslin. Using natural forms such as flowers, leaves and berries, designs are transferred to muslin. Create a personal work of art using your favorite garden flowers and learn about composition at the same time. A supply fee of $40 is payable to the instructor at the first class. Please bring a hammer. Students are also encouraged to gather flowers, leaves, green plants and berries to use in the class. Bring your lunch.
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Pastels on Canvas the Degas Way
Susan Fryer Voigt
#1532 Sat. 10:00am-4:00pm, Aug 16 (1 wk), $90 ($80 Members), Room A2020
Painting with pastels on canvas and framing with no glass has been a quest. History has provided some clues as to how Degas used steam with pastels. The process can be used on canvas with a primer base to create an oil-like look with pastels. The correct fixative and uv protection finishes the painting so it can be presented with or without a frame and with or without glass. Please join me for a day of fun and experimentation. Please bring your pastels - hard to soft (no oils) and two STRETCHED canvases no larger than 16” x 20”. For a more textured look, Fredrix Red Label Canvas works well. For a smoother look, Fredrix Blue Label Portrait Canvas or Fredrix Watercolor Canvas are perfect. Bring one standard and one smooth to try both looks. If you have a travel steamer, please bring it. No experience is necessary. The instructor will also have NuPastels, Sennelier pastels, and canvases available to purchase at a discount. Bring your lunch.
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Abstract Watercolor on Marbleized Rice Paper
Mary Axelson
#1040 Sat. 9:30am-2:30pm, Aug 23 (1 wk), $40 ($37 Members) + $15 supply fee payable to instructor, Room A2020
Learn how to marbleize rice paper. Then, with watercolors, paint the images within the marbleized paper. This is a great way to relax and stretch the right side of the brain. Breathtaking results are possible! Students must have some watercolor experience. Bring your usual watercolor supplies and lunch.
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Photography

Experimental Darkroom Techniques
Tracey Johnson
#1307 Thur. 6:30-9:30pm, Jun 26-Jul 24 (4 wks - no class Jul 3), $119 ($110 Members) $95 First Timers, Room A2011
For the student who has already learned black and white darkroom techniques but would like to expand their horizons of the traditional printing process. This class is all about using alternatives such as solarization, negative sandwiching, and developing techniques. Bring black and white negatives and your imagination. Price includes $35 supply fee.
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Jewelry

Wire Wrapping & Jewelry Findings
Connie Gunderson
#1815 Thur. 6:30-9:30 pm, Aug 7-21 (3 wks), $63 ($57 Members), Room A2011
Are you someone who enjoys stringing beads and wish there was some way to make your work more unique than everyone else? Learn how to make your own hand crafted ear wires, bails, eye pins, jump rings and lots more. The first two class sessions we will work on basic wire wrapping techniques and make the findings. The last class we will be using what we learned and make completed pieces of jewelry. Supply list will be on the web site.SUPPLY LIST
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Textured Metal Jewelry
Tracey Johnson
#1808 Wed. 6:30-9:30pm, June 18-25
(2 wks), $47 ($42 Members) + supply fee payable to the instructor - see below, Room A2011
Create metal jewelry designs with texturing techniques and get a chance to use a jewelers’ saw and hammer along with a lot of other jewelers’ tools. There is a supply fee payable to the instructor of $30-$50 depending on materials selected. This is a great beginner class for first-time metal workers.
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Simple Jewelry Fabrication for Stones
Tracey Johnson
#1807 Wed. 6:30-9:30pm, Aug 6-20
(3 wks), $68 ($61 Members) + supply fee payable to instructor - see below, Room A2011
A basic class for beginners on how to create metal jewelry to set in faceted or cabachon stones. Bring any stones you would like to use or you may purchase from the instructor. There is a $30-$50 supply fee payable to the instructor depending on materials chosen.
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Clay

Take the Wheel: An Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Andrew Urch
#1641 Thur. 6:30-9:30pm, Jun 19-Jul 31 (6 wks - no class Jul 3), $126 ($113 Members) $101 First Timers, Room A1400
Learn to make pottery on the potter’s wheel. No previous clay experience necessary. We will cover basic throwing, trimming, and glazing techniques through class demonstrations and individual instruction in a cooperative learning environment. Come share the fun! Additional practice time available during open studio hours. Open to teens and adults. View Andrew’s work at www.urchworks.com or email questions to urchworks@yahoo.com.
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Beginning & Intermediate Pottery
Becky McPeek
#1602A Sat. 9:30am-12:30pm, Jun 14-Jul 12
#1602B Sat. 9:30am-12:30pm, Jul 19-Aug 9(4 wks-no class Jul 5), $84 ($75 Members) $67 First Timers, Room A1450
Students have the opportunity to explore a variety of creating and finishing techniques. Beginners learn basic handbuilding techniques and how to use the potter’s wheel. Experienced students continue to develop and expand their technical skills as they examine functional and sculptural possibilities for pottery. Emphasis is placed on individual creative expression. Class involves demonstrations and use of the potter’s wheel, slab roller and extruder. Glazing methods are also discussed.
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Finding Your Way in Clay
Connie Gunderson
#1601 Wed. 6:30-9:30pm, Jun 18-Jul 30 (6 wks - no class Jul 2) $126 ($113 Members) $101 First Timers, Room A1450
For beginners or intermediate students. The beginner will learn clay basics: hand building, working on the wheel and glazing techniques. The more experienced will have a chance to refine their skills and even learn something new. Come and find out how fun it is to play with clay!
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Advanced Wheel Throwing: High Fire Clay
Claire O'Connor
#1626 Tue. 6:30-9:30pm, Jun 17-Jul 22 (6 wks), $126 ($113 Members) $101 First Timers, Room A1450
This class is for students who have already learned how to center and throw a 6 inch cylinder. Moving on to the next level which includes lidded jars, casseroles, vases and large platters. This is a high fire class and we will be using the gas kiln experimenting with a variety of glazes and different glazing techniques.
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Fined Tuned Wheels
Daniel Gardner
#1618 Wed. 6:30-9:30pm, Jun 18-Aug 6
(6 wks - no class Jul 2 or 9), $126 ($113 Members) $101 First Timers, Room A1450
Designed for students who have a grasp of rudimentary throwing and glazing, this class will challenge your skills with fun and creative assignments. Students will explore component forms (lids, handles, etc.), altering techniques (such as faceting and paddling), and surface techniques. We will fire in both gas and electric kilns. Bring your tools, comfortable clothes, and a spirit of playful experimentation.
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Raku Pottery & Sculpture
Martha Wittstruck
#1609 Thur. 6:30-9:30pm, Jul 10-Aug 14 (6 wks), $126 ($113 Members) $101 First Timers, Room A1450
This class will explore the ancient Raku firing technique. We will spend most of the session making our pots or sculptures and the last 2 weeks we will dedicate to firing. If you are new to clay you can learn how to make pots on the wheel. Intermediate and advanced clay artists can strengthen their skills and explore their ideas. All levels of clay experience are welcome.
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CERAMICS STUDIO POLICY
All adult students are responsible for providing their own clay, clay tools, buckets, towels and workshirts/aprons. A supply list will be provided at the first class meeting. A basic tool kit can be purchased from the instructor for $12.00. Clay is available from the instructor at $25 ($30 per bag for Cone 10 clay and porcelain ) which includes the clay, glazes and firing of student’s work. Clay may not be brought into the studio from other sources.

Your clay projects may not be ready for you to take home on your last day of class. Please don’t forget to come back and pick them up. We will hold unclaimed clay projects until September 30, 2008. After that date, we reserve the right to recycle, dispose of, or sell work not claimed.

Glass

Glass Students: You must register at least one week prior to class date so the instructor can order the supplies needed.

Beginning Fused Glass
Connie Gunderson
#1705 Tue. 6:30-9:00pm, Jun 17-Jul 29 (6 wks - no class Jul 1), $126 ($113 Members) $101 First Timers + $80 supply fee payable to instructor at first class, Room A2011
This is the beginning class on how to fuse glass. You will learn the basics of working with glass, how to cut glass, and what the difference between fusing, slumping and stained glass is. You will work on a different project each week - a tile or coaster, night light, photo frame, and a bowl. The supply fee covers all glass materials for the 4 projects. Please bring safety glasses, glass cutter, household pliers and a notebook the first night.
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Advanced Fused Glass Studio
Connie Gunderson
#1704 Mon. 6:30-9:30pm, Jun 16-Jul 28 (6 wks - no class Jun 30), $126 ($113 Members) $101 First Timers, Room A2011
For the student who has already taken a fused glass class and wants to go beyond what has been offered. Mold making for specific projects will be covered as well as kiln carving and glass casting, to name a few of the techniques. Please bring your safety glasses, glass cutter, household pliers and a notebook the first night plus your supplies to get started right away. There will be a small fee for mold making materials.
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Lamp Worked Glass Beads
Connie Gunderson
#1707 Thur. 6:30-9:30pm, Jun 19-Jul 31
(6 wks - no class Jul 3), $136 ($123 Members) $109 First Timers, Room A2011
Learn to make basic round and square beads, to dot and make flowers, and to work with dots making intricate designs. Please bring a Mapp Gas Canister with you. Glass rods will be available for purchase from instructor, other materials will be identified at the first session, most can be found in your home. Class size is limited to 6.
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