December 22, 2009 through January 25, 2010
Membership at MWPAI offers many advantages.
Frederick, Thomas, and Maria Proctor agreed that arts and culture are the foundation of a great community.
The School of Art class catalog is your guide to the courses offered through our Community Arts Education program. Learn more about the availability of classes, taught by professional artists, designed to encourage and enhance self-expression of students of all ages. A variety of classes are offered in fine arts and crafts, photography and digital imaging, and dance for kids, teens and adults. The School of Art offers something of interest for nearly everyone.
Students must be 18 years or older to enroll in an adult level class.
Dance Classes begin week of January 18, 2010.
Art Classes begin week of January 19, 2010.
DRAWINGThe study of drawing as a means to record and interpret reality, and as an art form in its own right, is explored using a variety of technical approaches. Courses in the basic elements of drawing, figure drawing and the transition from drawing to painting are available. » Learn More... |
JEWELRY/METAL ARTSStudents explore various techniques of jewelrymaking and metal arts using precious and non-precious materials. Beginning, intermediate and advanced students can acquire skills of the craft in these classes that combine projects, demonstrations and independent guidance by instructors. » Learn More... |
PAINTINGClasses for beginner, intermediate and advanced students using watercolor, acrylic and oil paint are offered. From painting for beginners through more advanced study, students create projects that focus on expanding their knowledge and use of composition, design, color mixing and brush techniques. » Learn More... |
PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHYCourses for beginning and intermediate students in black and white, color and digital photography offer instruction in the use of a 35mm camera, film developing and image outputting are covered in our digital photography. Lectures, labs and critiques are utilized to increase students' skills with camera and development techniques. » Learn More... |
PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENTThese portfolio development courses will focus on building and improving drawing skills, an important criterion for art college admission. » Learn More... |
POTTERYIn the pottery course, all levels of throwing and hand building are covered, from beginning techniques to more complex forms and skills. » Learn More... |
PRINTMAKINGStudents with some previous experience in printmaking will work independently on projects of their choice with assistance from the instructor. » Learn More... |
SCULPTUREFor beginners, intermediate, and advanced students, this course will focus on individual interests and personal goals in sculpture. » Learn More... |
QUILTINGWhether you are a beginner or simply want to improve your skills as a quiltmaker, this class is for you. » Learn More... |
KIDS ART CLASSESThe School of Art Saturday morning children's programs are designed to introduce youngsters to art through fun and educational projects in drawing, painting, clay and sculpture media that stimulate imagination and creative expression. » Learn More... |
TEEN ART CLASSES
Classes are designed specifically for teenagers who want to grow creatively and explore the visual arts. |
KIDS/TEEN DANCEThe School of Art provides a broad, community-based dance program with classes ranging from dance appreciation to a pre-professional curriculum. Classes for children, teens and adults are offered in ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance. A pre-ballet introduction to dance for younger students covers the basics of movement and music. Fundamentals of ballet and jazz give students the necessary foundation to begin pursuing more complicated and refined elements of dance. » Learn More... |
ADULT/TEEN DANCEBallet, jazz and tap classes are offered at a variety of levels, from beginner to advanced, to teens and adults. » Learn More... |