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Adult Studio Classes

4-6 week courses in creative writing, art appreciation, and all visual art media.

Adult

AM Life Drawing

Work with professional nude models, following a self-guided format studying the human form - in your medium of choice. A basic understanding of technique and tools is suggested. Purchase punch cards online to be used in morning or evening sessions. Purchase punch cards through the Museum School office to be used in morning or evening classes during the Fall session. Single, drop-in tuition can be reserved online or paid upon arrival. Ongoing weekly.
Mondays, September 11th - December 18th, 9:30AM-12:00PM

Date/Time:
Mondays, Sept 11th - Dec 18th, 9:30AM-12:00PM
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
$20 CAM MEMBERS, $25 not yet member
Instructor:
Donna Moore
Supplies:
Bring your favorite materials to work with. It's artists' choice.
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Adult

PM Life Drawing

Work with professional nude models, following a self-guided format studying the human form - in your medium of choice. A basic understanding of technique and tools is suggested. Purchase punch cards online to be used in morning or evening sessions. Purchase punch cards through the Museum School office to be used in morning or evening classes during the Fall session. Single, drop-in tuition can be reserved online or paid upon arrival. Ongoing bi-weekly. Wednesdays, Sept 13th - December 13th, 6:30PM- 9:00PM
Date/Time:
Wednesdays, Sept 13th-Dec 13th, 6:30PM-9:00PM
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
$20 CAM MEMBERS, $25 not yet member
Instructor:
September Krueger
Supplies:

Bring your favorite materials to work with. It's artists choice.
9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/ 8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/13

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Adult

Blending Techniques with acrylic paints

Learn this fundamental technique to create more realistic work. Blending is a gentle intermingling of two or more colors or values to create a gradual transitioning which softens lines. I will begin with teaching horizontal blending to familiarize you with this technique.
We will focus primarily on skies and clouds in this class. I will teach 3 techniques for the clouds: painting wet on wet, wet on dry, and circular blending.

Date/Time:
Tuesdays, January 9th-30th, 10:00AM-12:30PM
Skill Level:
Adult: Beginner
Admission:
CAM Member $136 Not-yet Member $170
Instructor:
Carolyn Faulkner
Supplies:

Canvas, Acrylic paints, brushes, Small misting bottle, Palette knife, paper palette.
Instructor will send out specific paint colors and brands once registered.

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Adult

Drawing Inspired by Nature: The Unexpected Beauty of Winter

Use nature as inspiration to create beautiful drawings! Improve your drawing ability through close observation. For the winter session we will bring the outdoors inside discovering the wonderful shapes and colors that nature reveals. Class time will be spent drawing various winter greens, early blooms and the unexpected beauty of fallen leaves and branches. Students will learn different techniques to enhance drawings and add color. Focus will be given to composition and new ways to capture your subject.
Date/Time:
Tuesdays, January 9th - 30th, 1:30PM-4:30PM
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $172 / Not-yet Member $215
Instructor:
Antoinette Vogt
Supplies:

Spiral bound Mix-media Sketchbook 98lb min., apx. size: 9”x12” (i.e.: Canson XL Mix Media 98lb)
Drawing pencils: HB, 2B, 4B
Kneaded eraser (Faber-Castell or other high quality brand)
White eraser
Fine point marker (waterproof) i.e. Sakura pigma micron pen 02 or 03
Phone camera will is helpful to record your subject for later reference
Supplies to add color (student choice) Watercolors, Watercolor pencils, Colored pencils, etc. (Instructor will have examples to experiment with during 1st class)

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Adult

Natural Way To Draw – Intro

Through gesture, contour drawing, and observation of live models, practice capturing form and character of a subject by activating your personal visual sense. Based on the classic method of study by Kimon Nicolaides, "The way to learn to draw is by drawing". (returning and new students encouraged)
Date/Time:
Wednesdays, January 10th - 31st, 1:30PM-4:30PM
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $172/ Not-yet Member $215
Instructor:
Donna Moore
Supplies:

Vine and/or willow charcoal (soft)
compressed charcoal (soft)
18x24" newsprint or sketch paper pad
kneaded eraser (1 large)
block (firm) eraser
The Natural Way to Draw (1941) Kimon Nicolaides (Free downloadable pdf or book)

*variety of supplies will be available for experimentation

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Adult

Intermediate Portrait Painting in Oil

This portrait painting class will give an opportunity to brush up on the basics of drawing the head in proportion, plane and value shifts. We will then spend time on color mixing, paint application and brushwork to more fully develop a finished portrait. We will use both photo references and live models. The minimum time spent on each portrait will be 3 hours and may stretch between 2 sessions for a total of 6 hours.
Date/Time:
Thursdays, January 11th - February 15th, 1:00PM-4:00PM
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $212/ Not-yet Member $265
Instructor:
Sherri Farley
Supplies:

Email: agibson@cameronartmuseum.org or call 910-726-9732 for supply list $40 Model fee paid to instructor

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Adult

Creating Stained Glass Art

Immerse yourself in learning the ageless art of producing your very own stained glass art piece, be it a window, a door corner, a box, or a sun catcher. During this class as a beginning student, you'll be given instruction on how to make two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional stained glass art pieces.
Date/Time:
Thursdays, January 11th - February 15th, 11:00AM-2:00PM
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM MEMBER: $208, not yet member: $260
Instructor:
Jane Del Rosso Freach
Supplies:
Email: agibson@cameronartmuseum.org or call 910-726-9732 for Supply List
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Adult

Capturing the Light

Increase the feeling of light in your paintings through a greater understanding of how light changes local color, warm and cool color relationships, and the critical role value plays in our perceptions.
Date/Time:
Thursdays, January 11th - February 15th, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Skill Level:
Adult: Intermediate
Admission:
CAM Member $232 / Not-yet Member $ 290
Instructor:
Margie Worthington
Supplies:
email: agibson@cameronartmuseum.org or call 910-726-9732 for supply list.
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Adult

The Art of Words

Play with various forms of storytelling over a period of 6-week word experiments. We also cover the art of revision, with class culminating in an optional celebratory reading in the gallery, where students share excerpts of their work.
Date/Time:
Wednesdays, January 17-February 21st, 2:00PM-4:00PM
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $136, Not-yet Member $170
Instructor:
Shawna Kenney
Supplies:
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Adult

Tile Crafting

Explore the art of tile Crafting! Learn the fundamental techniques, design principles, and create unique tile projects.
Date/Time:
Mondays, Feb 5th-26th, 1:00PM-4:00PM
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $164, Not-Yet member $205
Instructor:
Renato Abbate
Supplies:

Basic Clay Tool Set.
$25 Supply Fee for 25lbs of clay.
Tuition covers firing and glazing.

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Adult

Beginning Drawing

Solid drawing is the foundation of all good painting. Learn the techniques of measuring, shading, creating texture and depth. We will draw from still-lifes and from photos.
Date/Time:
Tuesdays, February 6th - March 12th, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $232/ Not-yet Member $290
Instructor:
Todd Carignan
Supplies:
18"x24" Strathmore spiral-bound Charcoal pad, Winsor & Newton "soft" vine charcoal, Prismacolor Kneaded Eraser, small set of blending stumps, Krylon Workable Fixatif Spray
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Adult

Natural Way To Draw – Expressive + Color

Step away from the notion of "perfect rendering" and invite unrestrained descriptive marks to influence and strengthen figurative drawings. Use fundamental materials in a new way to boost your drawings with vitality and individual voice, and color to add pop and energy.
Date/Time:
Wednesdays, February 7th - 28th, 1:30PM-4:30PM
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $172/ Not-yet Member $215
Instructor:
Donna Moore
Supplies:

Vine and/or willow charcoal (soft)
compressed charcoal (soft)
set student grade pastels
18x24" newsprint or drawing/sketch pad
kneaded eraser (1 large)
block (firm) eraser
Any favored drawing or painting supplies*
$30 Model fee

*variety of supplies will be available for experimentation

We will discuss supplies first day of 4 wk class

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Adult

Intuitive Painting – Librating and Empowering

Intuitive painting is a form of artistic expression that emphasizes spontaneity, creativity, and personal exploration. Let go of any preconceived ideas or expectations and allow your intuition to guide your brushstrokes and color choices.

There are no rules or restrictions regarding technique or subject matter. The focus is on tapping into your inner emotions. This allows for a free flowing uninhibited approach to creating art.

Overall, intuitive painting is therapeutic and meditative.

Date/Time:
Wednesdays, February 14th - March 6th, 10:00AM-12:30PM
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $136/ Not-yet Member $170
Instructor:
Carolyn Faulkner
Supplies:
Suppliers provided by instructor. $25 Supply Fee
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Adult

Focus on People in Watercolor and Ink

We will be exploring different techniques to paint the figure in watercolor and drawing with pen and ink. We will be working from life and from photographs.
At least one class specifically on portraits. Students will have the opportunity to work on their personal projects on the last day.

Date/Time:
February 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 10:00AM-4:00PM
Skill Level:
Adult: Intermediate
Admission:
CAM Member $220/ Not-yet Member $275
Instructor:
Todd Carignan
Supplies:
Winsor & Newton watercolors: Permanent Rose, Cadmium Scarlet, Cadmium Lemon, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Yellow Deep, Pthalo Turquoise, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Hookers Green, Sepia, Permanent White Gouache. Medium-large mixing tray. An assortment of watercolor brushes, Arches Cold-pressed Watercolor Block (somewhere in the 9"x12"-12"x16" range). Pencils. Dip Pen set, Winsor & Newton WATERPROOF Black India Ink. paper towels, a couple jars for water (mason jars or larger) $20 Model Fee
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