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.
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.
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…
Canceled 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…
Drawing Basics with Gerry Mann
Monday, Wednesday & Friday July 29, 31 & August 2, 9:00 AM- 12 PM Class limited to 12 $100 per person, materials included Ages 16+ This course is designed for…
3-D Needle Felted Birds with Sara Setzer
Saturday August 3, 10 AM - 2 PM (optional lunch break) Class Limited to 15 Cost $65, materials provided Age 12+ The craft of needle felting is rapidly growing in…
Embroidery on Paper with Sally Kahler
Tuesday & Thursday, August 6 & 8, 9:00 AM -12 PM Class limited to 10 $40 per person, materials and handouts provided Age 15+ Sally has a long history of…
Woven Bird Houses with Karen Spring
Saturday, August 10 , 9:00 AM - 11 AM (Lower Level, DeWire) Class limited to 10 $40 per person, bring scissors, other materials included Age 13+ In this class you…