Art Exploration
Art Seminar: Edgar DegasEdgar Degas (1834 - 1917) was a French artist famous for his paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings. This seminar presents an overview of the artist’s life and works. He is especially identified with the subject of dance; more than half of his works depict dancers. He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism, although he rejected the term, preferring to be called a realist. His portraits are notable for their psychological complexity and for their portrayal of human isolation. (2 hours) $29
3/15 3pm-5pm F B ARADHYA
PER 778 30 19618 TH-Galvani
Art Seminar: Henri Matisse ****DATE CHANGE****
A master of 20th century Modernism, the artistic career of Henri Matisse (1869-1954) proves his boundless creativity and energy. This seminar presents an overview of Henri Matisse’s life and art, beginning with his powerful Fauvist work. Matisse’s style continued to change and evolve, as we see his subject matter gravitate around the female form, leading to his mature style focusing purely on color and form. Matisse’s experimentation with reduction of space and simplification of form set the stage for the incredible Cutouts series. (2 hours) $29
5/10 3pm-5pm F B ARADHYA
PER 774 30 19619 TH-Galvani
Art Seminar: Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. This seminar presents an overview of Van Gogh’s life and art. His work is characterized by bold, symbolic colors, and dramatic, impulsive and highly expressive brushwork that contributed to the foundations of modern art. We will explore the myth and masterpieces of Van Gogh. (2 hours) $29
4/26 3pm-5pm F B ARADHYA
PER 780 30 19620 TH-Galvani
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Intro to Drawing for Adults
Are you interested in learning how to draw but not sure the first steps? Join Artist,
Bethany Peck of Studio 214 in Lowell, to learn all the basics of drawing. You will
be introduced to: edges, light and shadow, negative and positive space. In addition,
you will learn a variety of mediums that can be used such a charcoal, graphite, market
or colored pencil.
No experience is necessary to take this class. Only a sketch pad that you will need
to bring with you. There is materials fee of $25 payable to the instructor of the
first day of class via cash or check. (6 hours) $50
04/24 - 05/01 6:00pm - 9:00pm W
B KALABOKIS
PER 891 30 19228 HH 310
Intermediate Drawing for Adults
This workshop is geared for those who have some previous drawing experience and a
basic understanding of drawing materials. In this objective class, concept areas such
as composition, perspective, proportions, tone and line will be developed.
Please bring a sketch pad and favorite drawing material to use in class. There is
materials fee of $25 payable to the instructor of the first day of class via cash
or check. (6 hours) $70
05/08 - 05/15 6:00pm - 9:00pm W
B KALABOKIS
PER 910 30 19601
NA G10
This class will focus on your imagination and design with watercolors. Color to create a mood. Words that bring forth what you would like the viewer to feel. This class taps into the muse within! There is a materials fee of $25 payable directly to the instructor via cash or check, due on the first class. Checks can be made out directly to: Colleen Sgroi. (12 Hours) $150
03/14 - 04/18 6:00pm - 8:00pm R B SGROI
PER 931 30 19600 NA G10
No Class March 21