Upper Valley Arts Presents
A Series of Adult Classes in the Visual Arts
taught by local professional artists

15 different courses
Various days and times to choose from in
January, February and March 2007

at

Icicle Studios
11734 Hwy. 2, Leavenworth
Adjacent to Sage Mountain Natural Foods

January

Monday, January 8, 15, 22, & 29
6:30 - 8:30 PM
#101 Introduction to Drawing
Learn the rules, then break them!
Instructor: Rusty Gibbs
Level: Beginning to Intermediate
Learn proportion, 3-D, perspective, and shading techniques through
fun exercises using charcoal, ink and graphite.
Class fee: $120.00
Materials fee: $5.00

Tuesday, January 9 & Wednesday, January 10
6:30 - 8:30 PM
#102 Prescription: Art
Intimidated by Art? Let's PLAY our fears away!
Instructor: Cordi Bradburn
A safe environment for artistic expression; enjoy explorations in various media.
Class fee: $60.00
Materials fee: $0

Thursday, January 11, 18, & 25
7:00 - 9:00 PM
#103 Digital Photography I: Exploring the capabilities of your camera
Go beyond the basic "point and shoot".
Understanding all that your digital camera can do. Bring your camera,
its manual. You'll learn to apply basic photography techniques to shooting digital.
Instructor: Eleanor T. Culling
Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Class fee: $90.00
Materials fee: $3.00

Tuesday, January 16, 23, & 30
6:30 - 8:30 PM
#104 Traditional Black & White Photography I
The film camera, negative and proofs
Instructor: Reed Carlson
Use natural lighting to make silver images with your 35mm or medium format camera.
Includes an introduction to darkroom techniques.
Class fee: $90.00
Materials fee: $10.00

Saturday, January 20
9:00 am - Noon
#105 Introduction to Soft Pastels
Exploring the possibilities of soft pastels in artistic expression
Instructor: Lori Aylesworth
Handling the medium, using different surfaces and techniques, composition
and design elements, including color and color blending. (A hands-on class)
Class fee: $45.00
Materials fee: $20.00

February

Friday, February 2; Saturday 6:30 - 8:30,February 3 10:00 - noon & Friday,
February 23 6:30 - 8:30 PM
#201 Creating the Human Face in Clay
An Introduction to sculpture with clay
Instructor: Cordi Bradburn
We will use terra cotta to explore the proportions of the human face in clay.
Course fee: $90.00
Materials fee: $10.00 - which includes clay and firing

Saturday, February 10
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
#202 A further Introduction to Pastels
Exploring the possibilities of soft pastels for artistic expression.
Instructor: Lori Aylesworth
Handling the medium, using different surfaces, and techniques, composition
and design elements, including color and color blending. (A hands-on class)
Class fee: $90.00
Materials fee:$20.00

Tuesday, February 13, 20, & 27
6:30 - 8:30 PM
#203 Traditional Black & White Photography II
Light, lighting control and darkroom printing
Instructor: Reed Carlson
Learn metering techniques, enlargement printing for display, and
design approaches to image making.
Class fee: $90.00
Materials fee: $10.00

Thursday, February 15 & 22, & March 1
7:00 - 9:00 PM
#204 Digital Photography II: Introduction to imaging software
Using photo editing programs to enhance and interpret your photographs
Instructor: EleanorT. Culling
An Introduction and exploration of Paint Shop Pro 10, Photoshop Elements 5
and others.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Class fee: $$90.00
Materials fee: $3.00

February 17 10:00 - Noon
#205 Introduction toWatercolor
Exploring Basic Techniques
Instructor: Candice Dillhoff
We will work with properties of watercolor paints, creating various
styles and textures using simple materials
Class fee: $30.00
Material fee: $5.00

March

Monday, March 5, 12, 19, & 26
6:30 - 8:30 PM
#301 Dynamic Design
Creating successful compositions
Instructor: Rusty Gibbs
Study design concepts that will allow students who can't draw the
opportunity to create striking images in a variety of media.
Class fee: $120.00
Materials fee: $5.00

Wednesday, March 7, 14, 21, & 28
6:30 - 8:30 PM
#302 The Magic of Stage Make-up
Design and application for Dramatic Arts
Instructor: Jan Johnston
Learn the art of creating faces for theatrical presentation using techniques for age, fantasy characters and special effects with a variety of makeup materials.
Class fee: $120.00
Materials fee: $25.00

Friday, March 9: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Saturday, March 10: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
#303 Pinhole Photography
The camera obscura re-invented
Instructor: Reed Carlson
Make your own camera from a box. We will make film black and white 4 x 5 film negatives and prints in a traditional darkroom.
Class fee: $90.00
Materials fee: $15.00

Thursday, March 15, 22 and April 5
7:00 - 9:00 PM
#304 Digital Photography III: Digital inkjet printing
Preparing your photos for printing
Level: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
Instructors: Heidi Swoboda & Eleanor T. Culling
Explore printers, ink, and papers for successful prints.
Class fee: $90.00
Materials fee: $10.00

Thursday, March 29
6:30 - 8:30 PM
#305 Artwork matting and framing
Mounting and display for presentation
Instructor: Don Adams
Choosing appropriate mounting, matting and framing materials
Class fee: $$30.00
Materials fee: $0

There is a minimum class size of 5.
Invite your friends to participate with you.

Please register one week prior to your class
to insure your place.

Printable Registration Form

For more information call or contact Eleanor Culling at
509-548-5308 or etcetc@crcwnet.com

Read more about many of the artists.