CRE-912 SCSC-Colored Pencil

Section Info: South County | Colored Pencil | Discover the colorful potential of colored pencils, perfect for studio or travel drawing. Develop artistic skills with various colored pencil media, including professional-grade wax, oil, watercolor and pastel pencils plus related drawing materials. Explore historical styles of art including realist, impressionist, expressionist, surrealist, and abstract art. Learn color theory, composition, texture effects, and techniques to create depth. Various drawing techniques, surfaces and enhancement tools are also covered. Beginner to intermediate students welcome.

CRE-912 SCSC-Multi-Media Drawing

Section Info: South County | Multimedia Drawing Studio Practice | Develop your artistic skills, personal style and understanding of color theory, composition, creation of depth, texture and historical styles of art covered in the introductory Colored Pencil Drawing course. Students are encouraged to continue exploring wax, oil, watercolor, pastel and other types of colored pencil combined with various drawing and painting media such as pen and ink, markers, watercolor, acrylics and other mixed media techniques for enhanced and varied effects. Intermediate to advanced students are welcome.

CRE-912 SSAC-Greeting Card Design

Section Info: Severn | Greeting Card Design | No class May 25 | Students will discover the Art of Greeting Card Design through history and present-day creations. Includes hands on design techniques, style and subject matter, creative writing, marketing, and advertising information. Students will identify art venues and determine sales potential.

CRE-913 ONLN-Painting

Section Info: Online | Painting | This course offers intermediate and experienced oil or acrylic painters the chance to refine their skills in composition, design, and execution. The instructor provides lectures and individualized guidance. Previous painting experience is recommended. Students will learn to evaluate and improve their own work, painting their own subjects or images selected by the instructor. The course emphasizes working from photographs, taking creative risks, and developing individuality. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 12:30- 3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 203.

CRE-913 ONLN-Painting

Section Info: Online | Painting | No class May 22 | Learn to improve your painting skills with oils, watercolor, pastels or acrylic and to draw as a prerequisite to the painting. Course provides an intermediate and experienced painter with the opportunity to refine technical skills. Instructors provide lectures and individualized guidance. Previous painting experience recommended. Local art associations, art venues and sales potential will be covered. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Fridays from 10:00a.m.- 1:00p.m. is mandatory for section 206.

CRE-913 ONLN-Pastels

Section Info: Online | Pastels | This course is for students of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Beginners will learn materials and pastel application methods through demonstrations, while advanced students will explore art principles and new techniques. Students will discover pastels as an exciting alternative to traditional painting methods. Individual attention is provided, and topics like framing, exhibiting, and shipping pastels will be covered. Students will paint their own subjects or images chosen by the instructor, with an emphasis on individuality, taking risks, and working from photographs. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 1-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 204.

CRE-913 ONLN-Watercolors

Section Info: Online | Watercolors | This intermediate to advanced watercolor class focuses on improving drawing skills, composition, and design through careful planning. Students will learn how to evaluate reference images and gain confidence with a three-step approach to watercolor. Techniques to avoid muddy colors will be covered, with demos and critiques to help students refine their work. Students will paint their own subjects or images chosen by the instructor, working from photographs and encouraged to take creative risks. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 205.

CRE-913 PSRC- Acrylic Painting

Section Info: Pascal Senior Center | Acrylic Painting | All levels welcome! Hone drawing, planning, and composition, then master a three step acrylic method that prevents muddy color. Demos and critiques guide you through personal or instructor provided subjects and invite bold experiments in pen, ink, collage, and mixed media. We will also survey exhibition venues and sales opportunities. Note: Supply needs are explained at Session 1- please wait to buy materials and try to attend the kickoff class.

CRE-913 SSAC-Drawing and Painting

Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Drawing and Painting | Participants will complete several art projects of their own choosing, such as still life, portrait, and landscape, in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. No previous art experience is required. Drawing basics such as line, value, light and shadow, linear perspective, and portrait proportions will be covered using pencil, eraser and drawing paper. Color basics such as primary, secondary, tertiary, complementary, and neutral colors, tint, tone, and shade will be covered using acrylic paint and oil pastel on drawing paper.

CTT-902 ASRC-Microsoft Word- Lvl One

Section Info: Arnold | Microsoft Word: Level One | No class May 4, 11 and 25 | Explore the basics of the most popular word processing software on the market. Use the software features to create high quality documents, format paragraphs, create and modify tabs and tables, and draw shapes and lines.

CTT-904 ASRC-Social Media: Best Pract.

Section Info: Arnold | Social Media: Best Practices and Tips | No class May 4, 11, and 25 | Explore the five most popular social media sites. Discover the best practices to stay safe online and learn how to safely share pictures and videos and keep in touch with family and friends.

CTT-913 Get Started Microsoft Excel

Section Info: Severn | Getting Started with Microsoft Excel | No class May 23 | Explore the basic features of Microsoft Excel. Use values and formulas, save workbooks in various formats, and print. Practice moving and copying data and working with rows and columns. Note: This class is for beginners. Students must bring their own laptop with Microsoft Excel software.

CTT-914 ONLN-Settings for iPhone, iPad

Section Info: Online | Apple Spotlight: Settings for iPhone and iPad | Become familiar with settings to make certain you get the most out of your iPhone and/or iPad, including setup for accessibility features. Discover how to check on your device and iCloud storage and tweak settings to your preference. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. is mandatory for section 201.

CTT-917 ONLN-Computer Safety

Section Info: Online | Online Computer Safety for Seniors | Learn ways to stay safe on your computer. Create strong passwords you will remember. Discuss best practices for privacy settings on your devices and social media accounts. Learn to stay safe with SPAM, personal emergencies, and financial scams. Shop with confidence when adding your information to purchase items online. Develop techniques to protect against online fraud. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. is mandatory for section 203.

CTT-917 SCSC-Computer Safety

Section Info: South County | Online Computer Safety for Seniors | Learn ways to stay safe on your computer. Create strong passwords you will remember. Discuss best practices for privacy settings on your devices and social media accounts. Learn to stay safe with SPAM, personal emergencies, and financial scams. Shop with confidence when adding your information to purchase items online. Develop techniques to protect against online fraud.