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MOSAIC
"Stained Glass Window" Mosaic
Tues/Jan 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$85 / Instructor: Nina Koenig
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center

Instructor Nina Koenig will be teaching this series of classes in creating a "stained glass" window effect without all of the tedious cutting and foiling of regular stained glass. Using old wooden windows, students will apply tiles, glass and more directly on the glass to make a... more info>>>

PAPER ARTS

Introduction to Collage with Paper and Paint

Saturday, May 8 / 9 am-Noon
$35 / Instructor: Carolyn Brady
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center

You don't have to be able to draw to make interesting and effective artwork.  Learn how to combine paper images with acrylic paints and... more info>>>

 
Expressive Mask-Making
Wednesday, March 10 / 6:30 - 9:30 pm
$40 includes supplies / Instructor: Elizabeth Lewis
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center

Mask-making is a fun way to broaden your self-perception, develop another side of your character or adopt an entirely new persona. This playful workshop is an opportunity to allow some of the varying and unexpected sides of yourself to emerge. Masks and all decorative materials included.

 
Bookmaking for Scrapbooks and Journaling
Saturday, February 20 / 10 am-4 pm
$50 / Instructor: Claudette Lee
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center

Scrapbooking? Why not make the entire project a gift of love by creating your own album as well. Claudette will teach students the easy yet rewarding process of creating a handmade book that can also be used as a journal, sketchbook or album.

PHOTOSHOP, COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING
Introduction to Photoshop
February 10, 17, 24, March 3 / 6:30-8:30 pm
$85 / Instructor: Maureen Kane
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center

You’ve heard about Photoshop and it sounds really interesting but where do you start? Let award winning graphic artist, Maureen Kane guide through the terms and...more info>>>

 
Advanced Photoshop
Wednesdays / March 10, 17, 24, 31 / 6:30-8:30 pm
$85 / Instructor: Maureen Kane
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center

Explore Photoshop at the next level. If you know the basics but want to learn about filters, effects, brushes, patterns, collage and more, then join Maureen for this advanced... more info>>>

FIBER ARTS

Painting on Silk Scarves
May 1 / 10am-Noon and May 2 / 3-4 pm
$30 includes scarf and supplies
Historic Kuhefuss House Gardens/W63N627 Washington Avenue

Join artist Norma Klimpke for this creative and interesting use of tea, “rust” and rubbings to create one-of-a-kind silk scarf art. Utilizing natural materials and rubbings from the surroundings at the Kuhefuss House, Norma will show you how to create beautiful wearable art. This class will be held outdoors at the Kuhefuss House weather permitting.

PAINTING

Watercolor Painting with Alice Struck
Beginners - 11:30 am -1:45 pm
Continuing Artists - 9 - 11:15 am
WINTER SESSION-Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 Feb. 6 and 13
SPRING SESSION-Feb. 27, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3
Instructor: Alice Struck
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center
Don’t miss this opportunity to work with award-winning watercolor artist Alice Struck in this special 5-week session where she takes beginners and experienced artists...more info>>>
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Oil Painting "Analysis and Development"-1
All skill levels
Includes basic supplies
Thursdays / Feb. 4, 18 March 4 / 6:30-9 pm
$65 / Instructor: Jody Boogren-Reid
Students will learn the importance of developing accurate value representation of their subject to express light and form; space and dimension. Students will also be using a master still life painting as their guide and learning the basic technique called "Grisaile" to establish the paintings underpainting and further developing our understanding of tonal values.
 
Oil Painting "Analysis and Development" - 2
All skill levels

Includes basic supplies

Thursdays / March 11, 18, 25 / 6:30-8:30 pm
$65 / Instructor: Jody Boogren-Reid
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center
This is a continuation of part 1, after having learned how to establish our tonal values we will be using a "Full Palette" of oil colors to further our study of establishing value, light
and form. The students will be using a master still life painting as their guide, an excellent exercise in oil painting.We will be learning from the "Old" mixing in what the students bring forth to the canvas.

 
Oil Painting - "Painting the Landscape in Oil"-1
All skill levels

Includes basic supplies

Thursdays / April 15, 22, 29 / 6:30-8:30 pm
$65 / Instructor: Jody Boogren-Reid
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center
The first 2 classes we will be exploring the landscape from within the classroom setting. The students will be studying landscape painting from Art History, focusing on composition, establishing atmosphere and perspective, furthering our development on paint application and brush stroke. The 3rd class, weather permitting, we will step outside and work from life using what we have learned in the classroom and applying it to our own canvas.
 

Oil Painting - "Painting the Landscape in Oil"-2

All skill levels
Includes basic supplies
Thursdays / May 6, 13, 20

6:30-8:30 pm

$65
Instructor: Jody Boogren-Reid
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center
Taking what we have learned in "Part 1" students will head to the great outdoors! Painting from life, at a site that has yet to be determined, the students will get a taste of painting in the style of plein aire. Each class we will paint a new painting, alla-prima! (bring your own comfortable folding campfire chair or blanket for sitting)

 

Signs of Life: The 5 Universal Shapes and How to Embrace Them in Art
Wednesday, March 24
6:30-8 pm
$25 / includes all supplies
Instructor: Elizabeth Lewis
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center

There are five shapes found in the art of all cultures. Not only do these shapes hold similar meanings to all peoples - they are also external symbols of our inner view as individuals. Come discover your current "world view" as seen through the prism of the Preferential Shape Test. This workshop experience includes an exploration of the meaning of your shape preferences, five shape drawing/play and more.

Watercolor Batik Workshop
Saturday, February 20
9 am-12:30 pm
$60 / includes all supplies
Instructor: Carole Robb
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center

Batik is often thought of as a classic wax resist Indonesian textile but in this class with there is a twist. Carole Robb replaces the cloth with rice paper and the dyes with watercolor washes.  Students will layer the wax and color washes on the rice paper creating a delicate transparent look with rich textural interest. The class is approximately 3.5 hours and you will go home with a finished batik.

 
Introduction to Acrylic Painting
February 23, March 2, 16, 23/ 6:30-8:30 pm
$70 / supply list
Instructor: Claudette Lee
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center
Claudette Lee has agreed to offer her popular four-part series in the techniques of painting with acrylics. Students will learn the basics of ... more info>>>
 
Encaustic Workshops
Tuesdays / April 20 and 27 / 6:30-8:30 pm
$40 (includes use of limited supply of paints)
Instructor: Claudette Lee
Cedarburg Cultural Center- Education Center

Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, involves using heated wax and colored pigments.

Claudette is offering this unique workshop for the first time at the Center. Join us to experiment...more info>>>

Introduction to Pastels  
Saturday / April 24
10 am-4 pm
$60 / supply list
Instructor: Claudette Lee
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center
Claudette Lee has agreed to offer her popular four-part series in the techniques of painting with acrylics. Students will learn the basics of ... more info>>>
 
Introduction to "Plein Air" Painting
Saturday / June 5 and 12
10 am-4 pm
$100 / supply list
Instructor: Claudette Lee
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center
Award-winning plein air artist, Claudette Lee will be offering her popular outdoor painting classes again this year just in time for the citywide "Plein Air" Painting Contest. more info>>>

DRAWING

"Beyond Stick People" Drawing Basics
Tuesdays / January 26, February 2, 9, 16
6:30-8:30 pm
$70 / supply list
Instructor: Claudette Lee
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center
Award-winning artist Claudette Lee is back for this popular “no pressure” exploration of beginning drawing with charcoal, pencil and pastels. Learn the basics of ... more info>>>
 

PHOTOGRAPHY / PHOTOSHOP

Digital Photography and Photoshop Editing

Thursdays / February 4, 11, 18, 25
6:30-8:30 pm
$85
Instructor: Rob Hagen
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center
Join photographer Robert Hagen for this digital photography and Photoshop editing series. Class will be an open workshop with instruction and hands-on Photoshop editing opportunities, yet designed around...more info>>>
 
 
Staging Your Items for Selling via Print and the Web
Wednesdays / April 14 and 21
6:30-8:30 pm
$80
Instructor: Rob Hagen
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center
Popular CCC instructor and senior photographer for Reiman Publications, Rob Hagen, has offered to teach a class to artists in staging their artwork for sale. Rob will show artists and ebay sellers how the professional...more info>>>
 
 
Joy of Photography
Tuesdays / April 6, 13, 20, 27
6:30-8:30 pm
$55
Instructor: John Alley
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Education Center
Award-winning photographer John Alley, is coming to the Cultural Center to help students develop confidence in the art of composing a great photograph. John will delve into the art of...more info>>>
CRAFT CLASSES with DIANE HUEBNER
Artistic Floral Arranging
Tuesdays / March 2, 9, 16, 23
6:30-8:30 pm
$55 plus $10 supply fee
Instructor:Diane Huebner
Cedarburg Cultural Center- Education Center

Get ready to have fun and stretch your creativity. Our Fun with Silk Flowers class is geared to the beginner or the person on the go. Floral designer and teacher, Diane Huebner will show students how to create artistic arrangements that can be used with fresh flowers as well.

 

Jewelry-Everything You Need to Know about the Basics

Thursdays / March 4, 11, 18, 25
6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: Diane Huebner
Cedarburg Cultural Center-Art Education Center
For a Beginner the most intimidating step in jewelry making is to begin.  The obvious first question is what do I need to know to begin.  Let Diane show you the basic jewery making skills that are necessary in working with wire and beads.
 
 
 
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