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PVCC
Division of Continuing Education
Kranitz Student Center, Rm 204
18401 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Summer 2008

ARTS & CRAFTS

Colored Pencils: Open Studio NEW!
Regardless if you’ve had little or years of color pencil experience, you can take your knowledge to the next level! Using paper, add other mediums to the pencil, such as water drops, to create unique pieces. Learn drawing techniques on various bases including wood and other objects. Do your own guided studies from ideas and photographs. Water-soluble pencils are optional in this class, but they will be demonstrated. Click here for a copy of the supply list.
Instructor: Karel Armstrong
Subject: Cont_ed
Course #100-10135

#18383	Jun 3 - Jul 22	9am - 12pm
Fee: $99	8 Tuesdays	K114

Colored Pencils: Special Effects (Int/Adv) NEW!
Elevate your ideas toward drawing on various papers, materials and mixing other mediums to pencil. Explore special effects drawing techniques with abstract ideas and demonstrations on the subtle appearance of figures and objects, water crops and working on other bases. Shadow studies, studies from photos and still life studies will all be demonstrated in class. Click here for a copy of the supply list.
No class July 3.
Instructor: Karel Armstrong
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10136

#18385	Jun 4 - Jul 23	9am - 12pm
Fee: $99	8 Wednesdays	K114

This class has been canceled.

Pastel Techniques (Beg/Int)
For the beginning artist interested in learning and experimenting with a variety of pastels, papers and techniques. Learn to capture the brilliance of pastels in still-lifes, florals, landscapes or animals using various kinds of paper and techniques. Layer color, achieve texture and experiment with different underpainting methods. No class July 3. Click here for a copy of the supply list.
Instructor: Sue Hunter
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10024

#18379	Jun 5 – Jul 31	6 - 9pm
Fee: $99	8 Thursdays	K114

Drawing and Painting with Oil/Acrylic for Beginners
Learn to draw and paint still-lifes and landscape compositions. Discover the fundamental principles of drawing and painting with an emphasis on composition and color theory using a variety of drawing and painting media. Click here for a copy of the supply list.
Instructor: Adam Engle
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10132

#18381	Jun 3 - Jul 8	6:30 - 8:30pm
Fee: $69	6 Tuesdays	K114

This class is full. Please call 602.787.6800 to be placed on a waiting list.

Painting from Photographs: Oil/Acrylic
Individual and unique styles will be encouraged as you learn about oil and acrylic media and how to use either of them to create paintings from your personal photographs or favorite pictures. Manipulate, enlarge, crop and combine images to create dynamic compositions. Click here for a copy of the supply list.
Instructor: Aleksandra Buha
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10134

#18382	Jun 2 - Jul 7	6 - 9pm
Fee: $79	6 Mondays	K114

Color Harmony in Oil/Acrylic
Using a limited palette of seven colors, discover how to mix colors and create a harmonious painting. Learn to use complements to gray colors, identify warm and cool colors and how to use them effectively in a painting. Create values to make a strong statement. Click here for a copy of the supply list.
Instructor: Sue Hunter
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10133

#18386	Jun 2 - Jul 21	9am - 12pm
Fee: $99	8 Mondays	K114

This class has been canceled.

Seascape Painting: Oil/Acrylic
In just two sessions, you can learn to master the art of painting sandy shorelines, majestic waves, ocean waters and radiant skies. This workshop is for beginning or intermediate students who are already familiar with handling either oil or acrylic paints. Click here for a copy of the supply list.
Instructor: Deborah Foedish
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10071

#13287	Jul 15, 22	6 - 9pm
Fee: $55	2 Tuesdays	K114

Watercolor: Landscape Open Studio NEW!
This class is for intermediate and advanced artists who want to experiment with landscapes in washes, pours, inks and collage. It is also designed for those with an idea and need guidance to complete that idea. Paintings will start with loose and bold ideas and collage work. You can add water-soluble pencils, colored pencils and ink to your work. Click here for a copy of the supply list. No class July 3.
Instructor: Karel Armstrong
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10146

#18394	Jun 5 - Jul 31	9am - 12pm
Fee: $99	8 Thursdays	K114

Watercolor Fun (Beg/Int)
Learn about color, value, composition and warm/cool palettes. Experiment with: wet-into-wet, direct painting, select painting, glazing and layering. Compose photos and still-lifes to capture your vision and eliminate unwanted objects in your paintings. Click here for a copy of the supply list.
Instructor: Sue Hunter
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10032

#18395	Jun 4 - Jul 23	6 - 9pm
Fee: $99	8 Wednesdays	K114

Mat Cutting Workshop
Save hundreds of dollars when you learn to cut your own mats in this hands-on workshop. Bring your photo or art piece and learn to measure, cut & double mat it. Bring 4 matboards (2 light/neutral outer mats and 2 darker inner mats). Two mats will be cut in class and if time allows the remaining may be cut. Other materials provided. Bring a mat cutter if you own one.
Instructor: Sue Hunter
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10021

#13288	Aug 7	6 - 9pm
Fee: $39	1 Thursday	K114

Classes at Creative U in Carefree
*For a map to Creative U at 7202 E Cave Creek Rd, Carefree, AZ 85377 click here.

For pictures of sample pieces, click here.

Wirework & Jewelery

Wirework 101: Spiral Earrings NEW!
Make gorgeous spiral earrings by shaping and hammering a simple piece of sterling silver wire. Materials fee of $2.50 payable to instructor in class.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10137

#18397	Jun 3	2 - 5pm
Fee: $65	1 Tuesday	Creative U*

#18398	Jun 3	6 - 9pm
Fee: $65	1 Tuesday	Creative U*

Wirework 102: Glass Bead Earrings NEW!
Incorporate beautiful lampworked glass beads into an easy earring design that’s sure to get you noticed! Bring your own beads or purchase a set from the studio. Materials fee of $20 payable to instructor in class.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10138

#18399	Jun 10	2 - 5pm
Fee: $65	1 Tuesday	Creative U*

#18400	Jun 10	6 - 9pm
Fee: $65	1 Tuesday	Creative U*

Wirework 103: Glass Bead Necklace NEW!
Show off a unique glass bead with this innovative pendant design made with sterling silver wire. Also learn to make an adjustable leather cord necklace. Materials fee of $20 payable to instructor in class.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10139

#18532	Jun 17	2 - 5pm
Fee: $65	1 Tuesday	Creative U*

#18533	Jun 17	6 - 9pm
Fee: $65	1 Tuesday	Creative U*

Chain Jewelry 101: 2x2 Earrings NEW!
Learn the fundamentals of chain jewelry while making these elegant sterling silver earrings. Materials fee of $7.50 payable to instructor in class.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10140

#18534	Jun 24	6 - 7pm
Fee: $25	1 Tuesday	Creative U*

#13336	Jul 9	2 - 3pm
Fee: $25	1 Wednesday	Creative U*

Chain Jewelry 102: Flower Bracelet NEW!
Learn to incorporate various sizes of sterling silver rings into “flowers” and join them into a spectacular bracelet or unique watchband. Materials fee of $35 payable to instructor in class.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10141

#18535	Jun 11	6 - 8pm
Fee: $50	1 Wednesday	Creative U*

#13337	Jul 8	2 - 4pm
Fee: $50	1 Tuesday	Creative U*

Metalsmithing
For pictures of sample pieces, click here.

Metalsmith 101: Scarf or Sweater Pin NEW!
This gorgeous pin is made by cutting and decoratively stamping copper or sterling silver. Learn to use a jeweler’s saw, files, polishing equipment, tumbler and decorative metal stamps. Materials fee of $10 for copper or $52 for sterling silver payable to instructor in class.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10142

#18536	Jun 5	10am - 1pm
Fee: $65	1 Thursday	Creative U*

The June 5 has been canceled.

#13338	Jul 10	10am - 1pm
Fee: $65	1 Thursday	Creative U*

#13339	Jul 10	6 - 9pm
Fee: $65	1 Thursday	Creative U*

Metalsmith 103: Band Ring NEW!
Learn to use the rolling mill or decorative stamps, ring mandrel, and soldering torch while making this simple, but beautiful band ring. Materials fee of $15 payable to instructor in class.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10143

#18538	Jun 12	10am - 1pm
Fee: $65	1 Thursday	Creative U*

#13340	Jul 17	10am - 1pm
Fee: $65	1 Thursday	Creative U*

#13341	Jul 17	6 - 9pm
Fee: $65	1 Thursday	Creative U*

Fused Glass
For pictures of sample pieces, click here.

Fused Glass 101: Dichroic Glass Pendant NEW!
Make a gorgeous fused glass pendant. Learn to cut and grind glass to your desired shape and then fuse layers of glass together in a kiln to form your pendant. You’ll make at least two pendants. Materials fee of $10 payable to instructor in class.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10144

#18539	Jun 10	10am - 1pm
Fee: $75	1 Tuesday	Creative U*

This class is full. Please call 602.787.6800 to be placed on a waiting list.

Fused Glass 103: Decorative Bowl NEW!
Learn to cut circles of glass and decorate your circles with a variety of elements to form a beautiful and functional 16” glass bowl. Materials fee of $80+ (depending on your choice of glass) payable to instructor in class.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10145

#18540	Jun 17	10am - 1pm
Fee: $75	1 Tuesday	Creative U*

This class is full. Please call 602.787.6800 to be placed on a waiting list.

*For a map to Creative U at 7202 E Cave Creek Rd, Carefree, AZ 85377 click here.


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