Expression through Art
This class is designed to let you experiment with many artistic methods.  From drawing and shading to color with oil paint, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, etc., you will get the encouragement to take your next artistic step.  Learn colormixing using PRANG double Primary color system to help you cut material costs. (Alma Cain) $20

Fall 2008:
Tuesdays, 9/2-10/21
from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.   
at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
2218 E. Kessler Blvd in Longview
Sign up for item number 1984 

Tuesdays, 9/2-10/21
from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. 
at Monticello Park
605 Broadway Street in Longview
Sign up for item number 1986   

Women Self Portraits–Seeing Ourselves
Can’t draw a stick figure? It isn’t required for this art class! This painting/mixed media course incorporates materials like tile, glass, wire, and other objects into 2-dimensional art work. Collette Edmunds explores history in art, from cave paintings to cathedrals, conventional to contemporary, but wear your grubbies because this isn’t just a theory class! Artwork from this class may be displayed at Kalama’s Cowlitz Bank. Bring a sketchbook, pencils, and $15 to class for materials. Sign up for item number 1247; $60.
    Mondays, June 23- July 28 from 6–8 p.m. in MAN 147.
FALL 2008
For classes on Mondays, 10/13-11/17 from  6 – 8 p.m. in AAR 123, sign up for item number 1989.

*NEW! Tile Mosaics
Do you have a beloved set of old chipped china that you can't part with? A favorite coffee mug that's cracked, but has sentimental value? In this class, students will get a chance to give these old friends new life! Using tile, ceramics, and china, old and new students will have an opportunity to create a custom back splash for kitchen or bath, a unique one of a kind wall hanging, or create a custom headboard. Come prepared to break some plates! Proverbial "bulls" are welcomed! Bring $20 to class for materials. (Collette Edmunds) $60
FALL 2008
    For classes on Tuesdays/Thursdays, 12/2-12/18 from 6-8 p.m. in MAN 147, sign up for item number 1307.

BASKETRY
Plaited Basketry
Weave baskets using patterns based on those of the Eastern Cherokee.  Make a simple berry basket by weaving a pattern with flat reed, then master more advanced projects, like an intricate tote basket with handles. Please bring $25 to class for materials. Pam Blanton instructing. Sign up for item number 1308; $75.
    Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9/16-9/25, from 6 – 8 p.m. in MAN 203.

Ribbed Basketry
Make a basket to hold your Halloween candies! Invite your friends to join you in weaving baskets for you or for the kids. Ribbed basketry begins with a simple Appalachian melon basket project, then an Amish egg basket, and advances to a more intricate basket with a driftwood handle. Bring $25 to class for materials. (Pam Blanton) $75.
    Tuesdays/Thursdays,  8/5-8/14, from  6 – 8 p.m. in Main 203, sign up for item number 1197.
FALL 2008
    Tuesdays/Thursdays, 10/14-10/23 from 6 - 8 p.m. in Main 203, sign up for item number 1311.

*NEW! Twined Reed Basketry
Make a simple trivet using the art of twined reed basketry and progress to an intricate bread basket and double walled basket. Please bring $25 to class for materials. Pam Blanton instructing.  $75
FALL 2008
    Tuesdays/Thursdays, 11/6-11/20, from  6 – 8 p.m. in MAN 203. Sign up for item  number 1309.

Pine Needle Basketry
Intricacies and details will make your project a piece of art to behold! Begin by coiling around an agate or art wood center, and advance to creating your own Tenerife center. A variety of beginning to more advanced projects will be offered. Complete a Tenerife Christmas ornament after you have mastered some of the more complex material. Bring $25 to class for materials. (Pam Blanton) $75
SUMMER 2008
        Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7/8-7/17, from 6 - 8 p.m. in Main 203; Sign up for item number 1196 
FALL 2008
    Tuesdays/Thursdays, 12/2-12/11, from 6 - 8 p.m. in Main 203; Sign up for item number 1312. 

ADULTS & CHILDREN
Color Book Paintings
Bring your favorite color book page! Collette Edmunds encourages children and adults to think outside the box (and color outside the lines!) using this new method of looking at a traditional color book. Use the first session to draw and prepare sketches. Apply latex caulking during session two. Finally, use acrylic paints to complete your work-of-art at the final session. Bring a sketchbook, pencils, and $15 to class for materials. Sign up for item number 1201; $30.
    Mondays, July 14-28 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. in MAN 207.
FALL 2008
    For classes on Saturdays, 10/11-10/25 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in AAR 123, sign up for item number 1304.

Making Faux Fossils
Don’t know what you want to be when you grow up? That’s WAY OKAY! In this class Collette Edmunds will give you a chance to be an artist, geologist, and a paleontologist. Children and adults will cast leaves or flowers in plaster of Paris, remove the matrix surrounding the cast, and reveal what looks like ancient plants from ancient times. Use water-color to bring out the details of the “fossil.” Young children (6 and under) must have a parent or guardian present. Bring a sketch-book, pencils, and $5 to class for materials. Sign up for item number 1202; $30.
    Wednesdays, July 16-30 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. in MAN 207.
FALL 2008
    For classes on Saturdays, 10/18-11/1 from  1 p.m. – 3 p.m. in AAR 123, sign up for item number 1306.

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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
Have you always been interested in drawing, but never really knew how to get started? If so, then this is definitely the course for you! Gain a solid foundation and understanding of the basics to drawing and become the artist you’ve always dreamed you could be!

You'll gain a solid understanding of the many tools of the trade. You'll become intimately familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques, and the basic principal of perspective, layout, design, lighting, volume, and space. You'll even discover how best to get in touch with your right brain. Click on the course title for more information.