CRE-912 ONLN-Chinese Calligraphy

Section Info: Online | Chinese Calligraphy | Chinese calligraphy is a refined art form with five main styles, from informal to elegant. Characters express balance, proportion, and rhythm through precise stroke order and spacing. Influenced by Zen Buddhism and Taoism, the practice is meditative. Students will also explore exhibition opportunities and potential markets for their work. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 9-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 913.

CRE-912 PASD-Acrylics

Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | Acrylics | No class November 26 | In this class, students will learn skills to paint a variety of nature scenes on elements from nature including rocks, driftwood, oysters shells, crab shells and more. Advanced and beginner students are welcome. Class is designed to be a relaxing and fun exploration of painting and art! Please come to the first session to see examples of painted elements and discuss supplies. Acrylic paints and brushes are required for this class. All nature elements will be provided by the instructor.

CRE-912 PASD-Acrylics

Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | Acrylics | No class November 26 | In this class, students will learn skills to paint a variety of nature scenes on elements from nature including rocks, driftwood, oysters shells, crab shells and more. Advanced and beginner students are welcome. Class is designed to be a relaxing and fun exploration of painting and art! Please come to the first session to see examples of painted elements and discuss supplies. Acrylic paints and brushes are required for this class. All nature elements will be provided by the instructor.

CRE-912 PASD-One Stroke Painting

Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | One Stroke Painting | No class Nov. 3 | Designed for beginners and experienced students, this class deepens practice of One Stroke techniques including flat, U, daisy, bud, teardrop, petal, shell, and leaf strokes. Materials, marketing, and selling finished projects are also discussed. Supply needs are reviewed in the first session; purchasing beforehand is not recommended.

CRE-912 PASD-One Stroke Painting

Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | One Stroke Painting | No class Nov. 3 | Designed for beginners and experienced students, this class deepens practice of One Stroke techniques including flat, U, daisy, bud, teardrop, petal, shell, and leaf strokes. Materials, marketing, and selling finished projects are also discussed. Supply needs are reviewed in the first session; purchasing beforehand is not recommended.

CRE-912 SCSC-Children's Book

Section Info: South County | Childrens Picture Book | No class Oct. 23 and Nov. 27 | Learn about childrens book design, illustration, layout and print production using your own original story or text from other sources. Picture book illustrations can include drawings, paintings, photography, or collage media. Learn about self-publishing, e-publishing and print on demand options using on-line creative content websites versus submitting to a publisher. The option of working with professional consultants who can help with the different stages of production, publication and promotion will be discussed.

CRE-912 SCSC-Children's Book

Section Info: South County | Childrens Picture Book | No class Oct. 23 and Nov. 27 | Learn about childrens book design, illustration, layout and print production using your own original story or text from other sources. Picture book illustrations can include drawings, paintings, photography, or collage media. Learn about self-publishing, e-publishing and print on demand options using on-line creative content websites versus submitting to a publisher. The option of working with professional consultants who can help with the different stages of production, publication and promotion will be discussed.

CRE-912 SCSC-Children's Book

Section Info: South County | Childrens Picture Book | No class Oct. 23 and Nov. 27 | Learn about childrens book design, illustration, layout and print production using your own original story or text from other sources. Picture book illustrations can include drawings, paintings, photography, or collage media. Learn about self-publishing, e-publishing and print on demand options using on-line creative content websites versus submitting to a publisher. The option of working with professional consultants who can help with the different stages of production, publication and promotion will be discussed.

CRE-912 SCSC-Drawing

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Drawing | No class Nov. 27 | Scott Clarke is an accomplished local artist specializing in good art classes that combine laughter, creativity and motivation. Throughout his inspiring ten-week course, you will explore a different facet of drawing from still life and perspective to caricature and cartooning and MORE!

CRE-912 SCSC-Drawing

Section Info: South County Senior Center | Drawing | No class Nov. 27 | Scott Clarke is an accomplished local artist specializing in good art classes that combine laughter, creativity and motivation. Throughout his inspiring ten-week course, you will explore a different facet of drawing from still life and perspective to caricature and cartooning and MORE!

CRE-912 SCSC-Greeting Cards

Section Info: South County Senior Center | No class Oct 26, Nov 27 | Creating Greeting Cards and More Create custom cards, announcements and tags. Practice tried-and-true techniques while incorporating new cutting and edge methods. Utilize the latest scrapbooking and card-making tools. Add embellishments. Projects vary by season and are for every skill level.

CRE-912 SCSC-Greeting Cards

Section Info: South County Senior Center | No class Oct 26, Nov 27 | Creating Greeting Cards and More Create custom cards, announcements and tags. Practice tried-and-true techniques while incorporating new cutting and edge methods. Utilize the latest scrapbooking and card-making tools. Add embellishments. Projects vary by season and are for every skill level.

CRE-912 SCSC-Greeting Cards

Section Info: South County Senior Center | No class Oct 26, Nov 27 | Creating Greeting Cards and More Create custom cards, announcements and tags. Practice tried-and-true techniques while incorporating new cutting and edge methods. Utilize the latest scrapbooking and card-making tools. Add embellishments. Projects vary by season and are for every skill level.

CRE-912 SSAC-Chinese Brush Painting

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Chinese Brush Painting | No Class Nov. 11 | Learn fundamental Chinese calligraphy and brush techniques to paint orchid, bamboo, plum blossom, and chrysanthemum in the sumi-e tradition. Students experiment with ink, color, and brushwork while exploring the mind and body connection and artistic expression. Suitable for beginners or those improving skills; art venues and sales potential are also discussed.

CRE-912 SSAC-Chinese Brush Painting

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Chinese Brush Painting | No Class Nov. 11 | Learn fundamental Chinese calligraphy and brush techniques to paint orchid, bamboo, plum blossom, and chrysanthemum in the sumi-e tradition. Students experiment with ink, color, and brushwork while exploring the mind and body connection and artistic expression. Suitable for beginners or those improving skills; art venues and sales potential are also discussed.