Learn the basics of painting on canvas. Use primary colors of acrylic paint and learn the art of mixing to make secondary colors. A landscape will be painted using Impressionist techniques taught by using vivid colors and movement. Limited to 8.
Monday
January 23 & January 30, 2012
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
PATTI SPINELLI
Patti owns a painting studio called Paint for Fun in Dover. It is plaster art items, similar to ceramics, only you take them home the same day. Mrs. Spinelli is a retired art teacher from St. Mary Academy and offers art lessons from preschool to adult, at Paint for Fun.
She attended Plymouth State College, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and Boston University has degree in Education and Fine Arts. She also does Art Enrichment classes in some of the elementary schools and goes to Adult Day Care Centers with items to paint and assorted art projects.
Location: McConnell Center, 61 Locust St, Dover
Fees: Tuition: $65 Dover: $60
Notes: All materials provided.
One of the sacred books of the east, the I Ching (Book of Changes) has long been a guide for those seeking advice. Confucius said his one regret in life was that he could not completely devote himself to its study. Learn to consult this ancient oracle and begin to access what Carl Jung called our 'collective and individual unconscious.' It is suggested that you acquire (used from Amazone in fine) the text we will be using: I Ching, Wilhelm/Baynes translation, published by Princeton University Press.
Saturday
January 21, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
KATHLEEN KIMBALL
A World Art Historian and Fen Shui Geomancer for over 4 decades, Kathleen’s coast to coast practice includes private individuals and businesses (e.g. healthcare, law, education.) Her teaching venues have included Maine College of Art, UNH and University of Arizona. www.waterdragoninc.com
Location: McConnell Center, 61 Locust St, Dover
Fees: Tuition: $35 Dover: $30
Notes:
Make your Chinese New Year Card & learn about the year 2012 and the dragons in your life. Bring scissors and glue stick.
Saturday
January 21, 2012
12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m.
KATHLEEN KIMBALL
A World Art Historian and Fen Shui Geomancer for over 4 decades, Kathleen’s coast to coast practice includes private individuals and businesses (e.g. healthcare, law, education.) Her teaching venues have included Maine College of Art, UNH and University of Arizona. www.waterdragoninc.com
Location: McConnell Center, 61 Locust St, Dover
Fees: Tuition: $30 Dover: $25 & Material Fee $5
Notes:
For thousands of years the Chinese have enjoyed Feng Shui, a system that augments health, wealth and good fortune. Which compass points and times are best for different goals? Which house lot is better and why? What are YOUR personal energy power points, hours, days, seasons and years? Create your own energy map and see how it works in relationship to other people. Whether you are staying where you are or wish to move, you'll find help in the ancient art of feng shui (Golden Age School) a valuable resource. It is suggested that you bring a magnetic compass to the first class.
Saturday
January 21, 2012
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
KATHLEEN KIMBALL
A World Art Historian and Fen Shui Geomancer for over 4 decades, Kathleen’s coast to coast practice includes private individuals and businesses (e.g. healthcare, law, education.) Her teaching venues have included Maine College of Art, UNH and University of Arizona. www.waterdragoninc.com
Location: McConnell Center, 61 Locust St, Dover
Fees: Tuition: $35 Dover: $30 Material Fee: $5
Notes:
This workshop includes four sections. The Purpose of Your Life: Goals are what you get out of life; Goal Writing; Your Top Ten: Goals for the coming year and exercises that will activate the Law of Attraction around your Top Ten Goals.
Monday
January 23, 2012
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
PETER STRINGHAM
Location: McConnell Center, 61 Locust St, Dover
Fees: Tuition: $10
Notes: Bring notebook and writing utensils.
Learn the things you need to know to get by in our complex society. Workshop covers wills, estate planning, family issues, dog bites and other fun topics.
Saturday
February 18, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
DON NARY & HEATH NORRIS, Attorneys from Nary, Norris and Associates, P.A.
Location: McConnell Center, 61 Locust St, Dover
Fees: Tuition: $15
Notes:
Ever wonder what to do with those broken dishes, the favorite bowl the cat knocked off the shelf, the chipped heirloom tea cup? If so, you will love mosaics! A hands on class, we will create a mosaic clad clay flower pot using broken dishes provided by the instructor. You will learn about mastic and grout, tools of the trade, and preparation needed to create an original and unique mosaic art piece which you will be proud to display at home.
Monday, January 30 & Wednesday, February 1, 2012
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
STEWART KEEFE
Stewart has studied mosiac art and has perfected the art as it pertains to a number of different application. She has more than 10 years experience in mosaics.
Location: McConnell Center, 61 Locust St, Dover
Fees: Tuition: $40 Dover: $35 & Material Fee $25
Notes: Bring to class pencil and paper for notes, and old shirt or apron to keep clothing clean. A small box or basket to transport the finished pot is helpful.
Workshop designed for beginners or those who have some experience working with acrylics. Learn how to render beautiful floral images using a variety of watercolor techniques. Ask for required material list.Limited to 8.
Ask for material list required for class.
Wednesday
February 15, 2012
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
MARINA FORBES
Marina has been a lecturer, historian, artist, iconographer, storyteller, and teacher for more than 20 years. She is listed on the New Hampshire Humanities Council Rosters for Traditional Arts, Arts in Education, Arts in Healcare and VSA. She offers between 75 and 100 presentations and workshops each year on Russian art, life, history and culture throughout the New England area.
Location: McConnell Center, 61 Locust St, Dover
Fees: Tuition: $45 Dover Residents: $40
Notes: Ask for required material list.
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