SCHEDULE OF CLASSES for SUMMER 2012

Please contact instructors to sign up

            The Desert Art Center,550 N.Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, Ca. 92262.        

 
MONDAY

LEO FUCHS    DRAWING ALL MEDIA              9 - noon

Leo will cover all aspects of drawing using graphite, charcoal and ink and will include line work, composition, shading, proportions and other techniques.  Individual instruction.  Beginner to Advanced.   $90 for 4.  
leofuchs2011@yahoo.com   (760)774-6838

LEO FUCHS     OILS/ACRYLICS                   1 – 4 pm

With a Masters degree in Fine Art Leo has amazing experience with all forms of painting.  He will teach a naturalistic style of painting with hands on instruction for each student.    Beginner to Advanced.    $90 for 4. 
Leofuchs2011@yahoo.com     (760)774-6838

 TUESDAY

TERRY MASTERS       OILS                      9 – 12 noon

 Terry was raised here in the desert and has a beautiful appreciation of our valley and desert life.  These classes are for beginner to advanced students.  Terry’s art is known nationally as well as here in the desert.  $130 for 4. 
Website:  www.desertpainter.com   (760)324-8300

JEAN BRADLEY     WATERCOLOR                9 – 12 noon

Jean has taught watercolor painting for 20 years.  The keys to a great painting are her focus: value,color balance, composition etc.   Her techniques make it easier to learn.  Come join her for some painting fun!      $120 for 4.  $35 for 1. 
Website: www.KauaiArt.com.    artsouljean@gmail.com    (760)770-3777

ELAINE MATHEWS    OILS/ACRYLICS            1 – 4 pm

Elaine holds a BA in Art and an MA in teaching.  Her large paintings are included in several corporate collections.  Classes are for beginner to intermediate students who will paint from photos and learn plein air techniques.   $115 for 4.                                                  elaineartist@yahoo.com   (760)328-4911

                           WEDNESDAY

KAY HENKEL        SCULPTURE                   9 – 12 noon

Kay works as a full-time artist out of her studio and gallery in Palm Springs.  An honored member of the National Sculpture Society, she uses varied media including clay, plaster and bronze.  Many celebrities have purchased her works.  Beginner to Advanced students. 
Call for rates.  www.kayhenkelsculpture.com           (760)320-5276

JEAN BRADLEY       ACRYLICS                    1 – 4 pm

Jean has been teaching painting for 30 years.  Her gentle approach brings out the best in beginners to advanced students.  Jean’s focus – the keys to making a great painting! 
$120 for 4.  $35 for 1. 
Website: www.KauaiArt.com.      artsouljean@gmail.com                    (760)770-3777

MERIDY VOLZ  PUSHING COLOR/COMPOSITION  1 – 4 PM

 How to use color intensely, expressively and creatively, and take risks in your paintings and drawings.   Balancing the composition to move the eye around the art.  Meridy will work with all levels in the medium of your choice.   $120 for 4.             
mersart@hotmail.com             (760)668-9852 

THURSDAY

DAVID FAIRRINGTON  OILS                    9 – 12 noon  David has an extensive background in painting and drawing.  He has painted over 500 personal portraits, ballet subjects and he was a Combat Artist for the US Army. 
$140 for 4. 
Website:  www.davidfairrington.com       (951)966-6800  

FRIDAY

LOUISE PASSEY        OILS                     9 – 12 noon

Louise has been an artist all of her adult life.  Her professional experience ranges from clothing and costume design to oil painting in which she holds a Master’s and a teaching credential.  She specializes in figure painting, with an emphasis on classic oil techniques.   $100 for 4.  $30 for 1. louisealbion@aol.com      (310)629-8155                                                                                    

WILLIAM JOHNSON  POTTERY                  1 – 4 pm

William has been working with pottery for many years.  He is a full-time artist teaching and showing in the Valley.  To have some fun with clay, sign up for his class.  Firing/glazing included.   Beginner to Advanced students. $240 for 4 2-hr classes. 
www.vesselsofclay.net  vesselsofclay@ymail.com    (760)740-CLAY (2529)       

                                                       SATURDAY

MERIDY VOLZ    LIFE DRAWING              9 – 12 noon

Meridy is one of our most popular teachers.  Her subjects are nude models.  You will have exercises to loosen up and instruction on how to render the human figure.  Warmup is usually in charcoal on newsprint with longer poses in the medium of your choice. 
$120 for 4.                        
mersart@hotmail.com    (760)668-9852        

CORINNE SANDERSON   JEWELRY DESIGN 1 – 4 pm

Corinne is a professional jewelry designer.  She will teach bead stringing to beginner and intermediate students.  Some basic supplies will be furnished.  Call instructor for rates and list of materials.     (760)322-5499      Jewelry2@verizon.net

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