4 Thursdays, April 8 - 29th, 2010   7 - 9 p.m.

$100 members / $125 non-members     Class Syllabus (PDF)

 

A beginning class for adults. Learn basic drawing skills for work, school and enjoyment. Classes are fun and informative as students reconnect with their childhood thrill of drawing and discover true creative potential.
Drawing coach, Rob Court, works closely with each student as they learn basic drawing skills and sketching techniques. He encourages students to express their own styles as they build confidence in spontaneous doodling, sketching realistically, drawing from memory and drawing from feelings. Students also explore methods of sketching out ideas, organizing ideas and applying drawing to school and work projects. For more info about Rob
 

($100)	($125)

8  Wednesdays, April 7 - May 26, 2010 

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Class Fees:  $170/190  (Member's/non-member's)   $15 Model Fee

 

($170+ $15 Materials)	($190 + $15 Materials)

 

Class Syllabus HERE

 

This class is for beginners who would like to learn to paint with oils or acrylics, and for those with painting experience.
Brenda Berg paces the class to fit the individual concerns of each student, so development naturally occurs in an enjoyable learning environment. Attention is given to observational studies, form, light and shadow, as well as color theory, composition, painting materials, historical art movements and selected artworks. Beginning painters are given a structured curriculum, while Intermediate and Advanced students will chose individual direction and projects. The course will also include working from a live model (nude and clothed), critiques, and a museum field trip (TBA). Each artist is encouraged to find his or her own visual voice and to develop an individual approach to image making.

with Anouk Johanna

Saturday & Sunday, April 17 - 18, 2010
10 am - 4 pm

 

Saturday Only:
$75 members / $85 non-members / $15 materials

 

($75+ $15 Materials)	($85 + $15 Materials)

 

Saturday & Sunday

$100 Members / $110 non-members / $15 materials

($100+ $15 Materials)	($110+ $15 Materials)

For watercolor and monotype printmaking enthusiasts who would like to keep going and love to experiment with different techniques, this weekend workshop might just be it. Sign up for both days ($100) or just Saturday ($75). You may decide to keep going on Sunday at the end of Saturday (you can leave  your stuff  at the end of the day...), but you may not sign up for Sunday only, because most of the demos will be done on Saturday. There will be two printing presses available: a converted slabroller and a small tabletop etching press. Anouk will teach how, with some printmaking, it is better to handroll.

Saturday, Anouk will demo monotype as part of a watercolor painting and as an end product. Who ever needs basic watercolor techniques will be assisted. There will be various art books available as well as basic equipment for monotype printmaking. Bring ideas, photos, artwork (your own or others ). A $15.00 materials fee will be collected. An additional material list needs to be obtained from the instructor (338-7716 or anook@msn.com) or the Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center before the workshop takes place.
 

 

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Handbuilding in Clay

Garden Art & Whimsy
with Jody Snyder

6   Wednesdays, March 3 - April 7, 2010
2 pm - 5 pm
$108 members / $120 non-members / $ materials

 

$108	$120

Handbuilding class: create items for the garden.  Come join the fun-all levels welcome.  No limit to your imagination!
(not ongoing, not drop-in)
 

 

TEENS

 

FREE Teen Class @ SLVHS:

Thursdays, from 2:30 - 5:00 pm at the SLV High School art room, open to any junior high and high school students.
Drop in, starting again in September through May, 2010

 

SC MAC is pleased to offer a series of FREE after school classes for teens, supported by a grant from the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County.  Classes will take place on Thursdays, from 2:30 – 5:00 at the SLV High School art room, offering instruction in various media, taught by SC MAC teachers.  All teens, middle and high school ages, are welcome.

 

Our free after school art making series for teens continues with a variety of media taught by SCMAC teachers. This class takes place at SLV High School art room and is free of charge.
 

 

  Poster.  click on the thumbnail at left to view large image.

 

March 2010
Mixed Media with Anouk Johanna
4 Thursdays, March 11 - April 1, 2010
2:30 pm - 5 pm

Students will work with mixed media from pencils and paints to stencils and tissue paper to create 2D art, embellished folding books, paper sculpture and fun objects - a different project each class.

April 2010
The Fun and Function of Clay
with Jennifer Hennig
4 Thursdays, April 15 - May 6, 2010
2:30 pm - 5 pm

May 2010

with Nora Sarkissian

4 Thursdays, May 13 -June 3, 2010
2:30 pm - 5 pm
 

OTHER CLASSES FOR BOTH TEENS & PRE-TEENS

Robotics -   New class coming soon!

Grades 3 thru High School
with Brenda Berg


Learn how to build, program and control a robot! Each student will build and keep one simple introductory robot.
This fun class is ideal if you like to know how to make things work, crawl, roll, blink, buzz or even think! A great introduction to the world of robotics, students will have a chance to assemble and program simple to more complex robots that communicate, move and think on their own. During the week we'll break out different types of robots including the totally fun Lego Mindstorms. Learn how to build, program and control a robot! Each student will build and keep one simple introductory robot. Brenda is pleased to have Stanford engineer Ted Berg as the class mentor!

 

Claymation - New class coming soon!
with Brenda Berg

Explore amazing clay-animation from concept to finished product from storyboarding, drawn and clay character design, to animated movement, timing, sound, titles & credits. Students will have an opportunity to work on individual movie shorts or on a collaborative group movie.
 

 

 

 

CHILDRENS CLASSES

Register by calling 336-4ART or by downloading registration form  and sending it  via post or dropping it at the Center along with the tuition.   Students must register before the first day of class. 

 

Parents: if your child has taken a class from us and you wish to offer suggestions, comments, you are most welcome to take our SURVEY.  This survey will only take a minute to do, and it helps us get grants to support our programs.  Thanks!

 

Spring Break Art Camp

 

April 5 - April 9, 2010

1 Week-long Art Camp,   Ages 6 - 12 years old

Morning Sessions 9 am - 12 pm   and Afternoon Sessions 12:00 - 3:00 pm

5 full days:  $250 Members, $270 non-members, $30 materials

5 1/2 days:  $125 Members, $135 non-members, $15 material

Select / Register & pay for more than one class on-line

Download registration Form and pay by check (snail mail)

 

Morning Session 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  

Creative Clay, 3-D with Nora Sarkissian

Spring into "Creative Clay" with some springy lessons on bugs, flowers, trees & more...
Use your imagery power to create your own unique projects.  Can you turn a leave into a candle holder, or an egg shape into an animal.  Here's your chance.

($125+ $15 Materials)	($135 + $15 Materials)

 
 

Afternoon Session  12 p.m. - 3 p.m.  

Draw & Paint It Your Way with Anouk Johanna  D

Do you want to know how famous artist did their masterpieces, learn about different styles and art movements and then do it your own way? You can do it by learning some short cuts and improve your drawing and painting skills at the same time. What’s even better is that you come out of each class with at least one finished artwork and sometimes more. We will draw with pencils, color pencils, oil pastels, color markers and come up with some great artwork. We will spend time painting with watercolor paints and learn to paint in different styles. You won’t believe you can actually paint this well if you stick with Anouk’s instructions. Come and discover the artist you really are.....

($125+ $15 Materials)	($135 + $15 Materials)

 

 

Summer Art Camps

4  each, week-long Art Camps, for ages 6 - 12 years

Morning Sessions 9 am - 12 pm   and Afternoon Sessions 12 - 3 pm

 

The themes this summer, brought to you by our Youth Art Committee, are Ecology & Green-based.

 

5 full days:  $250 Members, $270 non-members, $30 materials

5 1/2 days:  $125 Members, $135 non-members, $15 materials

Select / Register & pay for more than one class on-line

Download registration Form and pay by check (snail mail)

 

 

If you sign up for a full day, please provide a sack lunch.  Full day students will be supervised during lunch time.

 

SESSION I  June 21 - 25  "Frequent Flyers"

2-D with Lori Wilson  9 am - 12 pm

This fun art week we will have our flying friends in mind.  Learn to draw and paint bugs, birds and butterflies.

($125+ $15 Materials)	($135 + $15 Materials)

 

 

3-D with Jen Hennig  12 - 3 p.m.

Fly freely on the wave of creativity as we explore the wondrous winged world in clay!  We will create a variety of pieces representing the real and imagined world.  Learn or refine your sculpting techniques that will allow your creative process to flow... on a wing and a prayer.  We will explore the whole ceramic process, from start to finish, using a variety of techniques, but mostly sculpture... in one week! Up, up and away!

($125+ $15 Materials)	($135 + $15 Materials)

 

SESSION II  July 19 - 23  "Magic Earth"

3-D with Lori Wilson  9 am - 12 p.m.

Spend the week with nature: draw, paint and sculpt garden art. We will make birdhouses, stepping stones and critters for our gardens.

($125+ $15 Materials)	($135 + $15 Materials)

 

2-D with Lisa Alexander  12 - 3 pm

In this class, we will visit some of the most wondrous places in the world.  We will use water color, oil pastels, and soft pastels to paint amazing landscapes, bizarre trees, strange animals, and other magical things of our Earth.  Students will learn watercolor and pastel techniques, as well as some tricks with color and light.  We will also learn some things about the world.
Teaching artist, Lisa Alexander, designs her classes to build artistic and cognitive skills and self confidence, while fostering individual expression, exploration, and most importantly FUN.
 

($125+ $15 Materials)	($135 + $15 Materials)

 

SESSION III  Aug 2 - 6  "Time Travel"

2-D with Anouk Johanna  9 am - 12 p.m.

Come travel to far away times and cultures like ancient Egypt and the native American Indians. We will learn about their lives by making their art. You will draw, paint, print and collage a finished project every day. Art and Fun is what it's all about!

($125+ $15 Materials)	($135 + $15 Materials)

 

3-D with Nora Sarkissian   12 - 3 pm

Through lessons, demonstrations & visual aids we will explore the world of Time Travel. How would it be to make your own Time Traveler. Either into the future, the past, or into another dimension...Who would be there to greet you? We will create our very own unique visions...through pinch, coil, slab & sculpture techniques.

($125+ $15 Materials)	($135 + $15 Materials)

 

SESSION IV  Aug 9 - 13  "Green Thumb"

2-D with Anouk Johanna   9 am - 12 p.m.

Recycling is a big part of going green and in this class we will use recycled items to make art. We will learn new ways to draw, paint and collage and will be printing with all kind of recycled materials. Art and Fun is what it s all about!

($125+ $15 Materials)	($135 + $15 Materials)

 

3-D with Brenda Berg    12 - 3 pm

Reclaimed Art: Creatively turn recycled everyday items into wild and wonderful works of art. Students will discover sculptures, audio-art, textile assemblages, mobiles and yet-to-be-discovered amazing projects from Brenda s overflowing recycle bins. Contemporary artists like Mel Chen who combine recycled materials with nature to make reclaimed art will also be introduced.

($125+ $15 Materials)	($135 + $15 Materials)

 

 

OTHER CLASSES

 

 

Art Saturdays      Series of 4 Saturdays, January - March

 

Ages 6 - 12

1/2 Day Class:  $75 Members / $85 Non-members  $10 materials

Please register at least one week in advance of the first day of class to assure that class will take place!

 

If you sign up for both classes in a session, ring your own lunch and a teacher will supervise between the classes.

Scholarships are available!  Call 336-4ART for more info / to register

 

Spring SESSION:     

4 Saturdays, May 1 - 22, 2010
 

Ages 6 - 12

1/2 Day Class:  $75 Members / $85 Non-members  $10 materials

Please register at least one week in advance of the first day of class to assure that class will take place!

 

Wild Things: A Sculpture Adventure
with Lisa Alexander

10 am - 12 pm

Bring your wildest imagination, because in this class you can make almost anything you can dream up.  Students will learn and experiment with sculpting techniques in various media.  We will make fantastical celluclay masks; driftwood figures; painted stone creatures; and multimedia 3D collages that can hang on the wall.  Remember to dress in your art clothes, because you WILL get messy!
 

($75+ $10 Materials)	($85+ $10 Materials)

 

 

Prints Charming:  2-D Explorations
with Lori Wilson

 

Students will learn a different printing technique each week.  Emphasis will be on nature.  Paints and inks will be used.

4 Saturdays, May 1 - 22, 2010
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

 

($75+ $10 Materials)	($85+ $10 Materials)

Silk Painting Workshop for Youth
Grades 3 thru High school
with Sally Munro

Saturday, April 24, 2010
1 pm - 4 pm
Price TBA

Create a beautiful hand painted silk scarf for Mother's Day. Moms will love wearing this unique gift. Kids 3rd grade and up are welcome. Class max: 8. Pre-registration only.
 

 

 

See Robotics and Claymation Movie Making (above)