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Free Basic Classes on Photography, Drawing & Calligraphy from Irving Art Association

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August 21, 2017

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August 21, 2017

The Irving Art Association
offers free basic art classes for adults to get you started in art or in a new medium.

The Free Basics Classes follow a progressive sequence where you will learn basic skills via instructor demo/lecture — exercise —-practice. The series is designed for beginners to a particular art medium as well as mid career artists reviewing technique and not creating finished works. Expect traditional as well as new and nontraditional materials and approaches.

Registration is now open for the Fall 2017 classes

Location: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, Irving. Held on Thursday evenings from 7 – 9 pm. Doors open 6:30 pm.

Supplies:  Basic supplies are provided. Please bring whatever extra supplies you wish to try out. (paint, brushes, paper, etc.). Wear old clothes or bring an apron.

Contact: irvingartassociation@gmail.com

 FREE BASIC ART CLASSES

FALL 2017 Schedule:

Thursday evenings 7-9 pm at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts

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Drawing Classes at Studio Art House in Flower Mound & Southlake

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August 5, 2017

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August 5, 2017

Drawing class for the Fall open for registration! Classes start August 28th!

This class is for adults wanting to learn, build on, and explore different mediums used to draw. Students learn to use the elements and principles of art to create full, functional, and stylish compositions. This class will explore the different mediums used in drawing such as charcoal, graphite, colored pencil, and pastel. All levels of skill are welcome. Classes are limited in size, so sign up today!


Drawing Classes available in Flower Mound on Thursdays from 10am-12pm

and Wednesdays 12:30-2:30 at our Southlake location!

Ages: 18+

Materials:  a supply list will be provided by the instructor. Students are expected to purchase their own supplies. A $50 supply fee will be charged to students who use Art House supplies.

Monthly rates also available, call or come in for more information at www.studioarthouse.com

Price: $352.00

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Colored Pencil Pet Portrait Workshop at Noriko DeWitt Art Studio

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May 10, 2017

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May 10, 2017

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Colored Pencil Pet Portrait Workshop by Noriko DeWitt

Award-winning colored pencil artist, Noriko DeWitt will teach you how to draw life-like portraits of your furry friend. In this 3-day workshop, we will go through how to breathe life into the eyes, create a realistic nose & mouth, and render touch-me soft fur!  Previous drawing experience (in any subject matter) is a plus.  This is a small group workshop so the space is limited.  Sign up for your spot today!

Dates & Times:

Fri    6/23 5:30 – 8:30pm
Sat   6/24 9:00 – 4:00pm
Sun  6/25 1:00 – 5:00pm

Location:

Noriko DeWitt Art Studio
119 W. Virginia St., Ste 303., McKinney TX 75069

Ages:

12 through adult

Fee:

$200 plus supplies

Registration:

NorikoDeWitt.com

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Ruben Contreras Workshop: Charcoal to Acrylic Jan. 14 – plus drawing classes

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January 9, 2017

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January 9, 2017

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Join artist Ruben Contreras for this Charcoal Drawing to Acrylic Painting workshop. First you will draw a picture in charcoal and then complete it with acrylic paint. Sponsored by the Irving Art Association. Flyer: IAA Painting Workshop RContreras

Cost: Members of IAA $75   Non-Members $85
Register Now

Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan, Irving TX 75061 Directions

 

  • No previous experience required
  • Ages 14 years and above
  • Supply list provided:

Supplies
Charcoal pencil / sticks
One pencil
Eraser
A ruler
Canvas 16×20
White acrylic paint
Burnt sienna paint or raw sienna
Brushes one 1″ flat and a no. 4 flat bristle brush
Paper plate
Paper towels
Small water container

 

Rueben Contreras will also continue his regular drawing classes in January. Contact the artist directly for these: Email contreras11121@att.net Phone 682-241-0053 . Mail checks to Ruben Contreras, 5307 Maverick Dr Grand Prairie Tx 75052.

The fee for the series of three classes is $90 or $30 a class.  Held at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts in Irving.  Directions  Class schedule: Jan. 5, 12 & 26 7-9 pm. (Thursday evenings)

 

About the Artist:

Ruben Contreras was born in Guatemala, the oldest of fourteen brothers and sisters. At an early age he began to develop his artistic talent. He now live in Grand Prairie, Texas, with his wife and children.

The subject of much  of his art reveals his passion for nature. His paintings are done primarily in acrylic, and he exhibits great skill in capturing realistic images and emotional content.

Reuben is a member of the Arlington Visual Arts Association and the Irving Art Association. He regularly teaches painting to private students. He actively exhibits his work and has won awards in juried art competitions in Arlington, DeSoto, Midlothian and Granbury.

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Rueben Contreras teaches Perspective in Drawing in December

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November 29, 2016

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November 29, 2016

“Perspective in Drawing”

Artist Ruben Contreras is again offering his drawing classes. They are suitable for all levels of artists.

The fee for the series of three classes is $90 or $30 a class.  Held at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts in Irving.  Directions  7-9 pm Class schedule: Fri.,  Dec. 2;  Thurs.,  Dec. 8; and Fri., Dec. 16.

 

To register, contact the instructor Ruben Contreras. Email contreras11121@att.net Phone 682-241-0053 . Mail checks to Ruben Contreras, 5307 Maverick Dr Grand Prairie Tx 75052.

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About the Artist:

Ruben Contreras was born in Guatemala, the oldest of fourteen brothers and sisters. At an early age he began to develop his artistic talent. He now live in Grand Prairie, Texas, with his wife and children.

The subject of much  of his art reveals his passion for nature. His paintings are done primarily in acrylic, and he exhibits great skill in capturing realistic images and emotional content.

Reuben is a member of the Arlington Visual Arts Association and the Irving Art Association. He regularly teaches painting to private students. He actively exhibits his work and has won awards in juried art competitions in Arlington, DeSoto, Midlothian and Granbury.

Student work:

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Ruben Contreras: Drawing Classes for November

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November 6, 2016

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November 6, 2016

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“The Secrets of the Best Drawings”

Artist Ruben Contreras is again teaching a follow-up to the Basic Drawing classes held in September.  It’s suitable for all levels of artists.

The fee for the series of three classes is $90 or $30 per class.  Held at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts in Irving.  Directions

Friday nights, 7-9 pm on November  4, 12 and 18.

To register, contact the instructor Ruben Contreras. Email contreras11121@att.net Phone 682-241-0053 . Mail checks to Ruben Contreras, 5307 Maverick Dr Grand Prairie Tx 75052.

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Wednesday Life Drawing Meetup at the Artists’ Showplace

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November 5, 2016

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November 5, 2016

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Next meetup on Wednesday, November 9th.
WALK INS WELCOME!

GET A 20% DISCOUNT AT ASEL ART SUPPLY! Mention that you are a student at The Artists Showplace to get 20% off your purchase at checkout.
You can sign up on  our website.. http://theartistsshowplace.com/events 

Learn even more through our Meetup group

Artists’ Showplace, SW Quadrant of Coit and Arapaho, 15615 Coit Rd.  #230, Dallas, TX 75248

http://theartistsshowplace.com

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Image provided by Ellen Soderquist
 This session’s life model will be nude.

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Ruben Contreras Drawing Class: Secrets of the Best Drawings

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September 18, 2016

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September 18, 2016

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“The Secrets of the Best Drawings”

Artist Ruben Contreras is teaching a follow-up to the Basic Drawing classes held last month.  It’s suitable for all levels of artists.

The fee for the series of three classes is $90.  Held at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts in Irving, home of the Irving Art Association.  Directions Thursday nights, 7-9 pm on October 6th, 20th, 27th

To register, contact the instructor Ruben Contreras. Email contreras11121@att.net Phone 682-241-0053 . Mail checks to Ruben Contreras, 5307 Maverick Dr Grand Prairie Tx 75052.

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About the Artist:

Ruben Contreras was born in Guatemala, the oldest of fourteen brothers and sisters. At an early age he began to develop his artistic talent. He now live in Grand Prairie, Texas, with his wife and children.

The subject of much  of his art reveals his passion for nature. His paintings are done primarily in acrylic, and he exhibits great skill in capturing realistic images and emotional content.

Reuben is a member of the Arlington Visual Arts Association and regularly teaches painting to private students. He actively exhibits his work and has won awards in juried art competitions in Arlington, DeSoto, Midlothian and Granbury.

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Art Classes – Youth to Adult at Elm Street Studio

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August 26, 2016

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August 26, 2016

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Elm Street Studio – Keller | Art Classes – Registration now open

Please visit our website for more details: http://www.elmstreetstudiokeller.com/weeklyclasses

Adult:

Oil Painting   Monday Evening

Watercolor painting – Wednesday afternoon

Teen/Adult Drawing   Thursday Evening

Teen:

Oil Painting   Monday Evening

Teen/Adult Drawing   Thursday Evening

Youth:

Basic Drawing   Monday evening 

Drawing Fundamentals   Monday or Thursday Evening

Painting   Tuesday Evening

Cartooning   Wednesday Evening

Perspective drawing   Wednesday Evening

Blender 3D Modeling/Animation   Wednesday Evening  

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Fall 2016 Free Basic Classes: Drawing & Sketching, Paper Arts and Mexican Tin Ornaments

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August 14, 2016

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August 14, 2016

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The Irving Art Association
offers free basic art classes for adults to get you started in art or in a new medium.

The Free Basics Classes follow a progressive sequence where you will learn basic skills via instructor demo/lecture — exercise —-practice. The series is designed for beginners to a particular art medium as well as mid career artists reviewing technique and not creating finished works. Expect traditional as well as new and nontraditional materials and approaches.

Registration is open for the 2016 Fall classes. REGISTER

Location: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, Irving. Held on Thursday evenings from 7 – 9 pm. Doors open 6:30 pm.

Supplies provided!. Please bring whatever extra supplies you wish to try out. (paint, brushes, paper, etc.). Wear old clothes or bring an apron.

Contact: irvingartassociation@gmail.com

 FREE BASIC ART CLASSES

Fall 2016 Schedule:

Thursday evenings 7-9pm

September 1st, 8th, 15th  Drawing & Sketching. Instructor Ruben Contreras

October 6th, 20th, 27th Paper Arts. Instructor Sheila Cunningham

November 3rd, 10th,  Mexican Tin Ornaments. Instructor Junanne Peck

REGISTER (this is corrected schedule 8/11)

Followup Intermediate Classes to the Free Basic Classes:

Sign up for these fee–based classes and utilize the skills learned in the basics. To register and for more information concerning cost and supplies, contact the instructor offering them. Supply lists provided. (details TBA)

Thursday evenings 7-9pm

October 6th, 20th, 27th Intermediate Drawing & Sketching Instructor Ruben Contreras contreras11121@att.net

November 3rd, 10th, 18th (last class is a Friday) Intermediate Paper Arts. Instructor Sheila Cunningham sheilacphoto@gmail.com

December 1st, 18th, 15th Intermediate Mexican Tin Ornaments Instructor Junanne Peck juannepeck@mac.com

2017 Classes will be scheduled in these media:

  • January Gelli Printmaking Instructor Sharon Giles
  • February Fiber Arts instructor Laura Griffin
  • March Paper Arts Pen & Ink & Calligraphy Instructor Angie Vangalis
  • April Painting – Oil/Acrylic Instructor Jane Kahler
  • May Basic Art for Kids TBA

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Juliette McCullough 2016 Summer Art Workshops for Teens

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May 24, 2016

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May 24, 2016

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2016 Summer Art Workshops for Teens

 Portfolio Preparation, suitable for Studio Art A.P. & Pre-A.P. & college application

                                   Or those wanting to enhance and extend their art skills

SESSION 1: June, Mondays 13th, 20th, 27th. Wednesdays 15th & 22nd 6-9pm

SESSION 2: August, 15th – 19th 1-4pm       Each of these 5 three hour sessions will consist of:

1, Drawing & Reality. 2, Mixed Media & Fantasy 3, Reality into Abstraction

4, Figure Drawing (clothed professional model) 5, Completion of projects & pizza party with exhibit for friends & family.     

Cost per session including all materials, and model fee: $399.  To hold a place in the class a $50 deposit will be due by May 30th for first session, or July 29th for the second. Early registration recommended

To register go to juliettenmccullough@gmail.com

On Going Saturday Afternoon Studio Art Class for all those who love to experiment

Saturdays 2-4:30pm. some materials provided. Cost: Group of 5 classes $310. 3 classes $190. Individual classes $75

Award winning British artist Juliette McCullough has been a practicing artist and teacher at college and high school levels in Dallas for 28 years.

For more information go to: www.juliettemccullough.com

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Paint It! Draw It! Make It! with VET

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January 7, 2016

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January 7, 2016

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PAINT IT! DRAW IT! MAKE IT!

It’s time to get started at artcycletx.blogspot.com. Contact VET at artcycletx@gmail.com

Awaken the sleeping artist inside you. Treat yourself to an exciting adventure of self-expression while having lots of fun. Select from a variety of art forms and be amazed at how easy creating art can be. Join us now. Image the possibilities.

 

 

VETpaintOIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASSES
Oil/Acrylic Painting * Jan 28 – May 5 @ Brookhaven with VET

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DRAWING CLASSES
Drawing * Jan 26 – May 17 @ Brookhaven with VET
Interested in On-Line Courses with VET?

 

VETpolymerPOLYMER CLAY BASICS
Polymer Clay Workshop *Mar 5 @ Creative Art Center

Visit my blog artcycletx.blogspot.com to get a bit of inspiration and catch up on what’s happening. Watch for upcoming announcements of on-line clubs, found object kits and exciting subscription opportunities (as always, lots of FREEBIES).

See you at the worktable…

VET

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