Art Classes & Workshops Adult Workshops     Children Workshops    Ongoing Classes 2010 Fall Adult Workshops Oil Painting for Beginners Instructor:  Cherie Tarbuk Mondays: Starting September 13 Time:  1:15 pm to 4:15 pm Registration Deadline:  September 6, 2010 Cherie will provide step by step instructions to a completed painting. Paints may be provided for each class or you may purchase your own. Students should purchase their own brushes. Since the sizes of the canvas will vary, the cost of the paints and canvas will vary also. A tracing will be provided along with a painting chart on how to mix the paints needed. The length of time to paint each painting will change depending on how much detail is involved. For more details, call Cherie at (412)372-1159 or E-mail her at: garytarbuk@verizon.net. Minimum number of students is 5 and maximum 15. $10/member - $12/non/member. Sand-Cast Leaves in Cement Instructor:  Pat Bates Two Sessions:  Tuesday, September 14 and September 30 Time:  7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Registration deadline September 7, 2010 Learn how to cast leaves in cement for decorating your garden, patio or to make a birdbath at another time from a larger leaf. I will have leaves for everyone or you can bring one of your own about 10 long by 7 ½ inches in size, (Large Hosta Leaf, small Elephant Ear, etc.) or any leaf with good vein detail. Bring a small plastic dishpan for the cement. At the first class we will be casting the leaf and the second will be painting it. A sample is available at the league. $25/both classes members $30/for non/members A small fee for materials will be collected at the first class to be paid to the instructor. Adult Beginner & Children's Oil Painting Classes Instructor: Cherie Tarbuk Fridays: September 24 - Registration deadline: September 17 October 8 - Registration deadline: October 1 October 22 – Registration deadline October 15 November 19 – Registration deadline November 12 December 10 – Registration deadline December 3 Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm  Age 10 years and up (including adult beginners); A completed 8 x 10 painting taught in each class. Minimum number of students is 5 and maximum 15. Classes must be paid one week prior to the class and money can't be refunded unless there is an illness or the instructor is notified before the paint is mixed for the painting. $5.00 materials fee to be paid to the instructor. Please wear old clothes and bring a shirt box to carry the painting home (if you don't have an easel). Bring a drink along, if desired. Decorative Painting in Oils Instructor:  Ellen Hildenbrand Thursdays: October 7, 14, 21, and 28 Time:  7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Registration Deadline September 27, 2010 Paint two projects using decorative (formerly known as “tole”) painting techniques. The projects are: Black-eye Susan on textured canvas and a fall scene of pumpkin, apples, leaves and vines done on a decorative wood piece. Samples will be on display at the Art League. Beginner to intermediate painters welcome. Additional supplies needed. Complete supply list available from Ellen or at the League. Contact Ellen at 724-863-7252 or email ellenhild@gmail.com if you have questions. Class fee is $40 for members/$45 for non-members for the four-week class. Flower Arranging Instructor:  Denise Smith of Belak Flowers, Inc. Two Sessions Fall Centerpiece using fresh flowers – Tuesday, October 19 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm You will be instructed on how to design fresh fall flowers into a centerpiece. Flowers and greens will be provided for a fee of (to be determined) and will be paid to the instructor. Fee: $12/members - $14/non/members – Registration deadline: October 12 Christmas Centerpiece using fresh flowers – Tuesday, December 7 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm You will be instructed on how to design a Christmas Centerpiece using a lot of different types of greens and fresh flowers. Flowers and greens will be provided for a fee of (to be determined) and will be paid to the instructor. Fee: $12/members - $14/non/members – Registration Deadline: November 30

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2010 Children's Workshops

Instructors: Laurie Sweeney and Felicia Richards
Class times are 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Ages 5 and up
All classes are $15.00 per class and the materials are included
Advance registration is required and payment is then due
Contact Laurie Sweeney at (724) 864-3532 or email luv2craft4u@verizon.net
Wear old clothes and bring a snack

All classes listed below are on Sundays from 1 – 3 pm.

October 2, 2010 – Fall Fun Projects – Paint a paper mache' shaped pumpkin and a wood shaped haunted house cutout. Different techniques will be taught to make these projects. Cost is $15.00.

October 24, 2010 – Painted Glass Pumpkin Plate – ages 8 and up. Cost is $17.00 due to the cost of materials. Learn different techniques to turn a glass plate into a Fall plate using glass paint. Will be able to serve food on.

November 7, 2010 – Clay Turkey Scene - Using colorful sculpey clay students will be making this fun turkey in combination with acrylic paint. Makes a great Fall decoration. Cost is $15.00.

November 14, 2010 – Autumn Splendor Projects - Paint a Fall/Thanksgiving leaf shaped frame and a miniature fall painting on canvas. Students will be taught different techniques on blending and how to paint a fall tree. Cost $15.00.

November 21, 2010 – SPECIAL Holiday Class -Snowman Ivy Bowl – ages 8 and up. Cost is $17.00 due to the cost of materials. Turn a ivy bowl into an adorable snowman using glass paint.

November 28, 2010 – SPECIAL Holiday Class – Winter Cardinal Holiday Plaque. Learn different techniques/strokes to make the cardinal project. Cost is $15.00.

December 5, 2010 – Snowflake Tray and Picture Frame. (two projects in one) Make this dimensional tray. A removable snowflake insert makes this project unique. Can be used as a tray or picture frame. Learn different techniques to make this wintry project. Cost $15.00.

December 12, 2010 - HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS – Every year make new ornaments to add to your collection. - details to follow. Cost $15.00.

Toddler Fridays

Instructor: Laurie Sweeney
Ages: 2-1/2 to 5 years of age
Offered: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
All classes are $6.50 per class and the materials are included
An adult (parent, guardian, babysitter) must accompany a child or children
Pre-registration is required and payment is due upon registration
Contact Laurie Sweeney at (724) 864-3532 or email luv2craft4u@verizon.net

All classes listed below are on Fridays

September 10, September 24, October 1, October 22, November 5, November 19, December 3, December 10 

Ongoing Classes

OPEN CLASSROOM

Instructor: HELEN VRESILOVIC

On-going classes are held on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is an open class room for students to work in any medium, with Helen helping with watercolors.

Regular class fee for the open workshop is $3.00 for members and $4.00 for nonmembers.

OIL PAINTING - (All Levels)

Instructor: PAT VAUGHN, Assistant: ANN ANDREJCAK

On-going classes on all levels. Students attend only ONE CLASS PER WEEK. Call Pat for exact date at 724-863-2456.  The fall session begins on September 13, 2010.

• Monday — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM   
  OR
• Wednesday  — 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 

The first painting will be a 16 x 20 beautiful spring landscape with a small church in the background. This will take 8 to 10 weeks or more to complete, because of all of the detail in the painting.

Pat provides step-by-step instructions to a completed painting. She can teach students with no previous experience or those with exceptional art ability. Necessary supplies: brushes. Supplies can be purchased from the league. Pat sells just the paints necessary for the class painting each week, so you do not have to purchase a lot of paint to begin classes. Call Pat at (724) 863-2456 or e-mail her at bobvon123@comcast.net or Ann Andrejcak at (724) 863-2368 or e-mail her at duke54@comcast.net for more details/registration for class. Missed classes can be made up at other times.

New students will follow along to do the class painting & more experienced students may do a painting of their choosing. 

Fee: Fee will be collected monthly $10.00/class for members or $12.00/class for nonmembers.

WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES (Beginner & Intermediate)

Instructor: ELMER KNIZNER

On-going classes Monday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Beginners to Intermediates

You may start this class on any Monday morning. Recording images of nature, trees, rocks, sky, water, also adding structures, barns, houses, etc.  Using hard, soft and rough textures (edges). Using photographs as a starting point you may trace by using a light box, or draw your own image. Materials list will be available upon registration.

The fee for this class is $10.00 a week for members and $12.00 a week for nonmembers and should be paid for by the month. If you register for this class and are not able to make it, you must notify Sue Pringle at 724-864-3236 or Elmer at 724-925-9377, so that they are not expecting you.