Summer Class Descriptions 2014

Summer Class Descriptions
Julie Fisher Fine Art Studio
(303)371-7652
jfisherstudio@netscape.net

About the Instructor...
Julie Fisher taught school for over 30 years.  She is a serious artist as well, having shown her original watercolors nationally and done commissioned works in pencil. She applies "right brain" and classical old-master art techniques. She has taught art classes in a studio setting and incorporated art into her regular elementary school classes. Julie has worked with children with a wide range of abilities. She excels at combining her love of art with helping children to reach their full potential.

Summer Class Descriptions
Kids Drawing (Wed. 10:00-noon or 3:30-5:30pm)
Join us for some drawing fun! This class promotes solid drawing skills through age-adjusted exercises. Learn right brain training, light and shadow, perspective, and more! Students will practice and apply what they have learned to an in-class project. Exercises will be given to practice at home to build eye training. Returning students will be working on individual projects.(maximum students: 10)

Kids Watercolor (Thursdays 3:30-5:30pm)
Come and be ready to explore watercolor! Students will investigate what watercolor can do. What happens when colors run, paint is spattered, and other discovery ideas. Come ready to try your ideas! Student creations will be used for an in-class project. Additional techniques and extensions to student ideas will be provided. Come learn and have fun! (Come dressed in grungies.) (maximum students: 8)

Adult/Teen Drawing (Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00pm or 6:30 - 8:30pm)
You've always wanted to draw, but you weren't sure where to begin! Join us in a relaxed, risk-free environment. Right brain exercises will be integrated with classical, old-master training techniques  to instill a complete foundation of skills. You'll be surprised at your results! (maximum students: 10)

Watercolor (Adult/Teen) (Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30pm)
Experience the enjoyment of watercolor! Students will become familiar with mixing colors, washes, value studies, and then apply what they have learned to a painting during these color exercises. Julie will explain and demonstrate different techniques and provide individual support. Drawing experience is helpful, but not required, for this class. Intermediate students will work on composition, still life and other subjects of their choice. Individual instruction will be provided. (maximum students: 8)

Colored Pencil (Adult/Teen)  (Colored pencil students will attend Adult/Teen Drawing times)
Come discover colored pencil! Enjoy a portable medium that is versatile and vibrant. Different types of pencils, papers, and application strokes will be introduced. Julie will integrate drawing skills, composition and color theory into each class. All beginning students start by creating a color wheel and move on toward choosing their own subjects, working at their own pace. Some drawing skill is recommended for this class. (maximum students: 8)

Summer Art Classes 2014

Summer Art Drawing and Painting Classes!

Summer Art Classes begin June 4 and 5!

              WEDNESDAY

Kids Drawing (ages 8-13)
10:00am - noon

June 4, 11, 18, 25          Tuition  $80.00
July 9, 16, 23, 30           Tuition  $80.00

Adult/Teen Watercolor (ages 14-adult)
6:30pm-8:30pm

June 4, 11, 18, 25         Tuition  $80.00
July 9, 16, 23, 30          Tuition  $80.00

                 THURSDAY

Adult/Teen Drawing (ages 13-adult)
1:00pm-3:00pm

June 5, 12, 19, 26         Tuition  $80.00
July  10, 17, 24, 31       Tuition  $80.00

Kids Watercolor  (ages 8-13)
3:30pm-5:30pm

June  5, 12, 19, 26        Tuition  $80.00 + $15.00 materials fee*
July  10, 17, 24, 31       Tuition  $80.00 + $15.00 materials fee*

*Professional materials provided.......Students just come in and have fun!!

Adult/Teen Drawing  (ages 13 - adult)
6:30pm-8:30pm

June 5, 12, 19, 26        Tuition  $80.00
July  10, 17, 24, 31      Tuition  $80.00


Have fun with your art this summer!!

Supply List for the Adult/Teen Colored Pencil Class

• Bristol Board Pad (Vellum surface, 9"x12")
• Pad of Black Artagain, by strathmore, 9"x12"
• #2 pencil
• Ruler
• Small handheld pencil sharpener (with attached case to catch pencil shavings)
• Knead eraser
• Pink pearl eraser
• Prismacolor Colored Pencils (set of 48 or larger) Watch for 40% off coupons from Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Aaron Brothers sometimes has 50% off.
• A list of optional supplies will be supplied during class.

Supply List for the Adult/Teen Drawing Class

• Paper: Smooth, quality paper (11:x14" or larger). Strathmore 400 Series is good. Canson and Morilla are also good brands. Don't get the Academie brand. It doesn't erase well. Do not get newsprint. Try to get the kind with spiral wire binding, so the pages don't fall out.
• Pencils: 2 each of the HB, F, and 2H (a #2 is ok to start with)
• Erasers: Knead eraser, pink pearl, vinyl eraser, a Faber-Castell pencil eraser (This eraser looks like a regular pencil in a natural wood outer casing except it is a pink eraser inside. They come in packages of 2.) Have a selection of erasers for different uses.
• Ruler: 18 inch, clear plastic. Try to find a "Graph-ruler" with red, one-inch markings, which go all the way across the width of the ruler. Try not to get a really thick one with a beveled edge. Also 1 small 6-8 inch, any kind.

Supply List for the Kids Drawing Class

• Sketch Pad: Smooth quality paper (11"x14" or 14"x11"). Strathmore 400 Series is good.

Canson and Morilla are also good brands.

• Pencils: 2H, HB, F, 2B (a #2 is ok to start with)
• Pencils sharpener (with attached case to catch pencil shavings)
• Knead eraser, pink pearl eraser (or similar), and a Faber-Castell pencil eraser (It looks just like a pencil with a natural wood outer casing, but it's a pink eraser inside instead of lead. They come in a package of 2.))

Please mark your name or initials on your pencils and pink pearl eraser. Other students have these supplies also.