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Adult ART Classes

Spring 2023 Semester

Registration Deadline is

Friday, January 27, 2023

Registration link

 

After completing the REGISTRATION LINK, please remit course registration fee by Friday, January 27, 2023, to secure your spot in class.  Checks may be made payable to PARKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT. Please send course registration to: 

ARTWORKS c/o Frank Anonia
Parkland High School
2700 N. Cedar Crest Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18104

QUESTIONS:  Contact Frank Anonia at anoniaf@parklandsd.net

CLASSES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Learning to Throw on the Potter’s Wheel! - THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL

Course Description: 

This beginners course is designed to introduce students to the discipline of wheel throwing in ceramics. Students will focus on the potter’s wheel as a tool that can be used to approach a wide variety of forms. Basic glazing and clay stages will also be covered.

All tools and materials will be provided for you. No experience required, simply show up ready to try something new!

Instructor: Alyssa Tauber (taubera@parklandsd.net)

Dates: 8 Thursdays: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/30 

Time: 7-9 PM

Registration Fee: $150

Materials/Lab Fee: $20 (This is a separate fee paid to the instructor in order to reimburse the cost of clay and other materials purchased for each student. The $20 material fee should be paid by cash or check made out to Alyssa Tauber on the FIRST night of class.)

Class size: Min. 8 students / Max. 12 students (limited by number of wheels)

Location: Parkland High School, Art Room A141

2700 N Cedar Crest Blvd Allentown, PA 18104

As of January 4, 2023, THIS CLASS IS FULL

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Introduction to Colored Pencil Drawing

Course Description: In this beginner’s course, the basics of composition, drawing, and colored pencil techniques will be introduced with the aim of students creating their own colored pencil artwork. No experience required! Examples of artwork projects

Instructor: Kerri Griffin (griffink@parklandsd.net)

Dates: 7 Wednesdays: 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29

Time: 6-8 PM

Registration fee: $135

Materials/Lab Fee: $15 (This is a separate fee paid to the instructor in order to reimburse the cost of materials purchased for each student. The $15 materials fee should be paid by cash to Kerri Griffin on the FIRST night of class.)

Class size: Min. 8 students / Max. 12 students

Location: Springhouse Middle School - Art Room A207

1200 Springhouse Rd Allentown, PA 18104

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Ceramic Hand-building Level 1 Class

Course Description: In this beginner’s course, ceramic clay hand-building techniques such as coiling, pinching, modeling and slab construction will be explored. Basic glazing techniques and simple fused glass inclusions will also be covered. All skill levels are welcome; just bring a sense of adventure! 

Instructor: Kerri Griffin (griffink@parklandsd.net)

Dates: 8 Thursdays: 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30

Time: 6-8 PM

Registration fee: $150

Materials/Lab Fee: $28 (This is a separate fee paid to the instructor in order to reimburse the cost of materials purchased for each student. The $28 materials fee should be paid by cash to Kerri Griffin on the FIRST night of class.)

Class size: Min. 8 students / Max. 12 students

Location: Springhouse Middle School - Art Room A207

1200 Springhouse Rd Allentown, PA 18104

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Creature Drawing

Course Description: In this beginner’s course, the basics of using texture and shading techniques will be introduced with the goal of each student creating a shaded textural animal or insect drawing. No experience required! Examples of artwork projects

Instructor: Kerri Griffin (griffink@parklandsd.net)

Dates: 6 Tuesdays: 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 03/28

Time: 6-8 PM

Registration fee: $115

Materials/Lab Fee: $15 (This is a separate fee paid to the instructor in order to reimburse the cost of materials purchased for each student. The $15 materials fee should be paid by cash to Kerri Griffin on the FIRST night of class.)

Class size: Min. 8 students / Max. 12 students

Location: Springhouse Middle School - Art Room A207

1200 Springhouse Rd Allentown, PA 18104

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Make and Play: Abstract Alcohol-Ink Paitings, Coasters and More!

Course Description: This beginners course is designed to introduce students to the basic techniques of using alcohol based inks in painting and design, in addition to creating functional and decorative works of art. Students will experiment, play, and create alcohol ink paintings, build and design heat-safe coasters. Basic techniques and safety precautions while working with alcohol and spray cans (fixative) will also be covered.

No experience required, simply show up ready to try something new!

Dates: 4 Wednesdays: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1

Time: 7-9 PM

Registration Fee: $75

Materials/Lab Fee: $24 (This is a separate fee paid to the instructor to cover the cost of the alcohol inks, ceramic tiles, and other materials purchased for each student. The $24 materials fee should be paid by cash or check made payable to Abbygale Chua on the FIRST night of class.)

Class Size: Min. 8 students / Max. 15 students

Location: Parkland High School, Art Room A139

2700 N Cedar Crest Blvd Allentown, PA 18104