Classes
“There is an artist imprisoned in each one of us.” – Bertrand Russell
Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts is offering 12 classes in art, photography, flower arranging, and journaling. All classes are at the David A DeWire Center, 891 LaPorte Ave, Eagles Mere unless otherwise noted.
This year our theme is “All About the Birds.”
Click on each class title for full class description and cost.
Introduction to Acrylic Landscape Painting with Gerry Mann
Participants in this class will work to finish a small landscape painting of a subject/place of their choosing by working from a photograph. Various painting tools will be discussed and modeled. The concept of an underpainting will be demonstrated and the basics of color theory will be taught as individuals build their images and experience the nuances of color expression.
Textured Mug Clay Class with Melissa Jenkins
Learn how to create a custom-made, functional clay mug or stein using slab building techniques in this beginner level class. Use our extensive collection of textures to create your own tapered mug with a personalized handle. We’ll all follow along the same basic steps, but each mug will be uniquely styled. Choose a color from our house-made dip glazes to finish off your design.
Ukulele Workshop with Simple Gifts
Take this beginner level class in Ukulele and then have fun performing a song with Simple Gifts at their concert on the Village Green that evening. In this class, you will learn 2-3 chords and the basics of fingerpicking and strumming and be ready to go!
Learn to Play the Spoons & Perform with Simple Gifts
FREE , Spoons provided Anyone who can hold two spoons is welcome! As a special treat after the intermission at Simple Gifts’ evening performance on the Village Green, Linda and…
Let’s Face It: Creative Self Portraits with Amy Cohen
No Experience Necessary. Really!
How do you want to depict yourself? Portraits created in this workshop will provide a snapshot in time, showing who you are at this moment.
On day one, you will learn how to draw a realistic black and white pencil portrait of the head. Amy will do a demonstration on measuring and proportion necessary to depict a representational head, and then work one-on-one with participants on their self-portraits.
Day two will focus on creating a portrait of your Psychological Selves. We will begin with a demonstration/lecture with examples of how pencil manipulation, composition, scale, proportion and light can be employed to create a portrait that goes beyond straight representation.
Photographing Birds with Rick Liebert
Tuesday June 25, 9 AM- 3 PM (Rain Date June 28) Class limited to 4, see camera requirements below. In lieu of tuition, students may donate any amount they are…
Watercolor Portraits with Marcelo Doldoce
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday July 8, 9 & 10, 9 AM- 12 PM Class limited to 12 $150 per person, supply list will be provided Ages 16+ This in-depth course invites…
The Joy of Flowers! with Harriet Power
Friday July 12, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Class limited to 8 $30 per person, bring your own vases & scissors. Ages 16+ Grow your creativity, your visual sense, your…
Reduction Linocut Printing with Gerry Mann
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, July 15, 17 & 19, 9:00 AM- 12 PM Class limited to 12 $150 per person, materials included Ages 16+ Try your hand at printmaking under the…
iPhonography with Julie Stauffer
Tuesday & Thursday, July 16 & 18, 9:30 AM - 12 PM Stauffer Cottage, 451 Eagles Mere Ave. Class limited to 10 Equipment required - iPhone 8 Plus or newer…
Mosaic Art with David & Deb Stabley
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, July 22, 24 & 26, 9AM – 12PM Class limited to 12 $150 per person, materials included Ages 15+ Over three mornings, these two masters of the…
Tear It Up! Collage Workshop with Sarah Patterson
Tuesday July 23, 9 AM – 3 PM (12-1 pm optional lunch break) Class limited to 12 $85 per person, bring scissors, personal ephemera, etc. Ages 15+ Collage is a…