NEW FOR 2009!
You may pay for all classes at the Rahr West
using your credit card, check or cash.
There will be a 50% discount for
museum members on select classes.
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Rahr West Art Museum
Fun, creative, art experiences for everyone!
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Adult Classes & Workshops
Instructor: Heidi Dalberg
Wednesdays, May 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
$25 Members RWAM $50 non Members RWAM
The Rahr West Art Museum would like to invite you to join us for four phun filled evenings learning how to use Photoshop software in creative ways. You will learn techniques using various selection tools to create vignettes, combine photos, and do advanced adjustments to individual areas of photos. Learn how to transfer and save files, along with an explanation of the "pixel". There will be an opportunity to explore filters for phun effects. Please bring a portable USB (flash or jump) drive.
Fun with Watercolor (Beginning Watercolor)
Instructor: Jim Dolan
8 Thursdays
April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th,
28th and June 4th 2009, 2009
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Members $30 - Non Members $60
This workshop is intended for the first-time watercolor student or the student with limited watercolor painting experience. Some knowledge of basic drawing is helpful but not necessary.
Areas that will be explored in this eight-week course include types and characteristics of watercolor paper, stretching (or not stretching) watercolor paper, watercolor brushes and how to use them, color theory, mixing of pigments, watercolor techniques including washes, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, dry brush, the use of masking agents, glazing, tips and tricks, composition and design, theory of light and shadow, creating various textures with watercolor, and much more.
The goal of the class will be to learn and explore while completing a variety of weekly exercises. Students will be led through each exercise along with the instructor and given personal coaching when needed.
Supply List Available on Request
Intermediate Watercolor
Instructor: Jim Dolan
8 Mondays
April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, May 4th, 11th,
June 1st, 8th 2009
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Members $30 - Non Members $60
This Intermediate level workshop will be an extension and application of the basic watercolor techniques taught in the Beginner "Fun with Watercolor" workshop. Using these basic techniques in watercolor as a springboard, students will explore more challenging approaches and concepts. A series of exercises and demonstrations will enable each student to better understand how to develop a painting.
During these 8 weeks there will be a greater emphasis on the principles of composition; understanding perspective; painting "loose" and "tight"; painting the human figure; creating various textures in nature; how to paint your pet; painting florals, still lifes, and landscapes. There will be a planned exercise to be painted in common each week. However, if a student has a favorite subject they would like to explore, it is suggested that they bring photos of it to class for evaluation and coaching.
The goal of the class will be to learn and explore while completing a variety of weekly exercises. Students will be led through each exercise along with the instructor and given personal coaching when needed.
Supply List Available on Request
Silver Sneakers Studio
Instructor: Kate Gadd
Tuesdays, April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, May 5th, and 12th
1:00 - 2:30 pm
$15 Members RWAM - $30 non Members RWAM
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The Rahr West Art Museum would like to invite you to join us for six fun filled afternoons. Participants will explore four different ways of creating unique pieces of art. There will be a lesson on fused glass, creating mosaic picture frames, paper and book making and soldered jewelry. All materials will be supplied. This class will be taught by local artist Kate Gadd. |
Meditation Group Based on Eckhart Tolle's Teachings
If you have an interest taking this in the spring.
Please contact us we have a sign up sheet for potential participants.
Email Here to get on the List
Creative Expressions
Monthly on the Second Thursday
1:30-3:30 pm
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Creative Expressions is a monthly comprehensive art therapy program designed to promote creativity and personal expression, enhance a sense of self-fulfillment, personal growth and accomplishment for seniors struggling with the challenges of aging.
* The program is FREE to the public
* Refreshments will be served
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Thursday, April 9th "Working with Wire"
Explore line and movement while creating Abstract wire sculptures.
Thursday, May 14th "Mixed Media Photo Collage"
Bring your own photos (we can make copies) to create a shadow box collage of memories.
Thursday, June 11th "Fun with Paint"
Experiment Paint try watercolors, acrylics, painting on glass and working from a still life.
Hosted by: The Aging & Disability Resource Center and the Rahr West Art Museum
Sponsored in part by a grant from the Helen Bader Foundation Inc.
Creative Expressions receives a 3 year
Helen Bader Foundation Grant.
Download PDF Press Release Here.
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Persons in need of special accommodations are invited to
contact the museum in advance for assistance.
Accommodations will be made as quickly as possible.
Workshops are sponsored by the Rahr-West Art Museum Association and the
John D. & Ruth St. John West Foundation
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