Lean to draw and paint still-life and landscape compositions while learning the fundamental principles of drawing and painting.  There is an emphasis on composition and color theory.  Students may use a variety of drawing and painting media. Materials list.  No class March 16.
Instructor:  Adam Engle
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10132
#57894        Feb 2 – May 4       7pm-10pm
Fee: $199    13 Tuesdays         K114

Starting with basic graphite drawing techniques, you will learn about shadow, shape and value.  Both right and left hand usage and blended graphite work will be explored.  Colored pencil studies will investigate color values, technique and color families.  We will use both mediums to work from still life and your own photographs.  Repeat students welcome!  Intermediate and advanced students will continue their exploration with colored and prepared collage papers. Materials list
Instructor:  Karel Armstrong 
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10189
#60026             Jan 28 – Mar 4              9am-12pm
Fee: $89            6 Thursdays                 BLKMTN 109*

#60027               Mar 25 – Apr 29         9am-12pm
Fee: $89             6 Thursdays               K114

Color serves different purposes when creating artwork. By understanding and knowing the color wheel, you will be able to choose the right mood and overall feeling in your paintings. This class will explore primary, secondary, tertiary, complimentary, split-complimentary and analogous colors. Create your own color wheel and practice mixing the value changes, lowering the intensity of two complimentary colors and much more! Materials list. 
No class February 15.
Instructor:  Aleksandra Buha
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10158
#58260        Feb 1 - 22           9am-12pm
Fee:  $59     3 Mondays          K114

Students will create a color wheel, learning how to mix colors and how to work with different combinations of complementary, analogous and triadic.  Students will use color schemes to create a painting.  You will also learn color temperature, reflected light, values and composition.  Materials list.  No class March 16.
Instructor:  Sue Hunter
Subject:  Cont_ed Course #100-10199
#60091             Feb 2 – Mar 30              1-3:30pm
Fee:   $99         8 Tuesdays                    BLKMTN 109*

If you ever wanted to learn about oil painting, this class is for you. We will discuss the brushes, paints, painting mediums, palettes, supports and other important basics. There will be demonstrations of various techniques such as dry brush, painting on a torred ground, all prima painting, working with painting knives and glazing with an overview of color basics (value, hue, saturation and temperature) and elements of composition.  Materials list can be found at www.paradisevalley.edu/ce. 
Instructor:  Aleksandra Buha
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10157
#58264               Apr 5 – May 3              6:30-9:30pm
Fee:  $99            5 Mondays                  K114

Individual and unique styles will be encouraged for the beginner and intermediate artist, as you learn about oil and acrylic media and how to use either of them to create paintings from your personal photos or favorite pictures. Manipulate, enlarge, crop and combine images to create dynamic compositions.  Materials list. 
No class February 15 or March 15.
Instructor:  Aleksandra Buha
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10134
#57898                  Feb 1 – Mar 22               6:30-9:30pm
Fee:  $89               6 Mondays                       K114

Join us for a learning demonstration of mixed media approach to “Art on the Go”.  Use colored pencils, watercolors and pen & ink to create works of art.  Learn how to create sketches & paintings while traveling on your holidays or right from your patio at home.  Join Roberta, who has spent her past 25 summers sketching and painting her way through Italy, for an art workshop that will be completely “liberating”. This workshop is designed for participants at all artistic levels. Materials list. 
Instructor:  Roberta Kritzia
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-90040
#60572              Feb 10 – Mar 10               1-3pm
Fee:  $79           5 Wednesdays                 BLKMTN 109*

• Materials List, or rent supplies online at http://steviepaints.com
• An 18x24 or 16x20 canvas, paper towels, baby wipes and trash bag must be supplied by the student, even if renting.
• If renting materials, the fee is nonrefundable if you do not show and our office is not notified 2 business days in advance.

For best results, Bob Ross® brushes and paints are recommended. We will be setting up your workstation at 8:10am so everyone is ready to paint promptly at 8:30am. Register early as class size is limited. Bring a sack lunch.

Instructor: Stephanie Denny

Bob Ross® Landscape Painting: “Northern Lights” Subject: Cont_ed   Course #100-10219			Bob Ross® Landscape Painting: “Arizona High Country” Subject: Cont_ed   Course #100-10220
#60148	Feb 6	8:10am-3:30pm	#60150	Mar 13	8:10am-3:30pm
Fee: $79	1 Saturday	K114	Fee: $79	1 Saturday	K114
Material List			Material List
Bob Ross® Landscape Painting: “Distant Light House” Subject: Cont_ed   Course #100-10221			Bob Ross® Landscape Painting: “Desert Sunset” Subject: Cont_ed   Course #100-10222
#60152	Apr 17	8:10am-3:30pm	#60154	May 1	8:10am-3:30pm
Fee: $79	1 Saturday	K114	Fee: $79	1 Saturday	K114
Material List			Material List

In one day, you will complete an entire picture using wet on wet water-mixable oil paints and traditional style painting. This course is appropriate for those with some painting experience.

• Materials List, or rent supplies online at http://steviepaints.com
• An 12x16 stretched canvas, paper towels, baby wipes and trash bag must be supplied by the student, even if renting.
• If renting materials, the fee is nonrefundable if you do not show and our office is not notified 2 business days in advance.

Materials list. 
Instructor: Stephanie Denny

Angel Fire
Subject: Cont_ed. Course #100-10223
#60156         Feb 20                8:10 - 3:30pm
Fee: $79       1 Saturday         K114

Springtime on the Salt River
Subject: Cont_ed. Course #100-10224
#60157         Mar 27                8:10 - 3:30pm
Fee: $79       1 Saturday         K114

This class will introduce the basics of watercolors and watercolor washes.  You will learn about watercolor papers, transparent and opaque colors and how to work with various paint brushes.  You will also experiment with color blending on paper and juxtaposed colors.  Projects will include line drawing for positioning and techniques to create individual designs.  Loose and bold ideas will be detailed in impressionistic style.  We will also learn how to pour pigments and drop color to produce light and lively landscape paintings.  Materials list. 
Instructor:  Karel Armstrong
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10033
#60159           Jan 26 – Mar 2                9am-12pm
Fee:  $99        6 Tuesdays                     BLKMTN 109*

#60160            Mar 23 – Apr 27             9am-12pm
Fee:  $99         6 Tuesdays                     K114

Learn about color, value, composition and warm/cool palettes. Experiment with: wet - into - wet, direct painting, select painting, glazing and layering. Compose photos and still - life’s to capture your vision and eliminate unwanted objects in your paintings. Materials list.   No class March 18.
Instructor:  Sue Hunter
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10032
#57884            Mar 9 – May 4                  9am-12pm
Fee: $99          8 Tuesdays                     BLKMTN 109*

For the beginning artist interested in learning and experimenting with a variety of pastels, papers and techniques. Learn to capture the brilliance of pastels in still-life, florals, landscapes or animals using various kinds of paper and techniques. Layer color, achieve texture and experiment with different underpainting methods. Materials list.   No class Feb 19 or Mar 19.
Instructor:  Sue Hunter
Cont_ed Course #100-10024
#57880              Feb 5 – Apr 9                 9am-12pm
Fee: $99            8 Fridays                        K114

Transform everyday materials, mementos and decorations into collage.  This art can be produced easily and is inexpensive.  It presents a personal, spontaneous way of working with various materials from paper to fabric.  Explore fabric collage, calligraphy and found object collage.  You will be able to use leftover pieces of artwork and old sketches to create something new and exciting.  Materials list.  
Instructor:  Aleksandra Buha
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10149
#60274                Apr 5 – May 3               9am-12pm
Fee: $79              5 Mondays                   K114

This class will take colored pencils to the next level with mixed mediums.  We will cover drawing techniques on various colored papers, water soluble pencils, ink pens and collage with colored pencil.  Demonstrations will be on all mediums.  You will then create your own works from ideas and photographs with guided study.   Materials list.   No class March 18.
Instructor:  Karel Armstrong
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10178
#60275               Jan 27 – Mar 10            9am-12pm
Fee:  $99             7 Wednesdays             BLKMTN 109*

#60276               Mar 24 – May 5              9am-12pm
Fee:  $99            7 Wednesdays              K114

Save hundreds of dollars when you learn to cut your own mats in this hands-on workshop.  Bring your photo or art piece and learn to measure, cut and double-mat it.  Bring 2 mat boards, (1 light/neutral outer mat and one darker inner mat).  One double mat per student, if time allows additional mats can be cut.  Other materials provided.  Bring a mat cutter if you own one.  Register early as this class size is very limited. Materials list. 
Instructor:  Sue Hunter
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10021
#57888                 May 1                              8:30am-12pm
Fee: $45               1 Saturday                     K109

This course introduces students to the basic techniques of designing abstract sculpture.  This class will be relaxed with an emphasis on personal expression where the student transforms simple shapes into unique sculptures.  No experience necessary.  Materials are included in the course fee.  No class February 15.
Instructor:  DeAnn Parafink
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10210
#59820                    Feb 1 – Mar 1             1-4pm
Fee: $115                4 Mondays                  BLKMTN 109*

#59821                    Feb 1 – Mar 1             6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $115                4 Mondays                  BLKMTN 109*

Continue your journey in abstract sculpture.  In this course, you will create larger and more sophisticated projects as you continue to develop your own unique artistic style and expression.  Prerequisite:  Introduction to Abstract Sculpture. 
Instructor:  DeAnn Parafink
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10211
#59822                    Mar 22 – Apr 26          1 - 4pm
Fee: $159                6 Mondays                   BLKMTN 109*

The course time has changed and will no longer be held in the evenings. The new time is 1-4pm, same dates and location.