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Basic Art Classes for Adults/Teens

In the art classes for adults and teens in drawing the focus on shading, creating depth and how to accurately draw the image using a variety of techniques. Depending on the drawing skill of the students in the class either the full range of graphite pencils or color pencils. After a drawing project is complete the class works on painting in acrylic or watercolor and again depends on interest. In adult classes I encourage students to pick subject mater they are interested in they may bring in photographs or personal items for still life.  This is a good class for adults who are beginning or returning to art or just want to try using new art materials.
Class tuition for the 4-week class is $80.00 plus a supply fee of $17. Total of  $97.00

☐ Thursdays Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb 7 at 10:30am to 12 noon $97.00
 


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Basic Art Classes for Children

Students learn different methods of drawing, and painting and of composition; the class also explores the use of texture, perspective and color theory to create finished works of art. Subjects include plants, animals, people and how to incorporate them in a background. Examples are made for each project, and students encouraged to creatively alter the project to make it their own. Most projects normally take 1½ to 2 class days to complete students are encouraged to work at a their own pace. All projects use professional-quality art materials, some of the materials to be used will be gouache, water-soluble pastels and fine art drawing pencils. 
Class tuition for the 4-week class is $80.00 plus a supply fee of $17. Total of  $97.00 
Grades 2 to 6 

Drawing - adults & teens (15 up)

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​​Working from still-life, photographs and independent ideas, students will be introduced to drawing fundamentals and techniques including elements of line, composition, proportion, perspective, volume, light and shadow, value and texture. Students will learn how to record what they observe and the various ways in which the elements, principles of design and composition can be used to create an expressive work of art..
Supplies are not included in this class students will need to bring an assortment graphite pencils and papers. 


Four weeks of one hour classes $48

☐ Thursdays Feb 7,14, 21, 28 at 11am to 12 noon
No supply fee: Students need to bring in their own art materials for the projects.
 
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Acrylic Painting - adults & teens

This course will focus on the fundamentals of using artist acrylic paint. Class size is limited to allow for individual instruction each student will work on projects of choice. 

Four weeks of one and a half hour classes  $79

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☐ Fridays March 1, 8, 15, 22  at 11am to 12:30pm $79.00
No supply fee: Students need to bring in their own art materials for the projects
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​Painting  - adults & teens

This class is small and customized to the interest of experienced students who wish to explore different paints and techniques. The class uses watercolor, gouache, and acrylic paints. . Supplies are not included in this class students will need to bring brushes, paints of choice and watercolor papers or canvas. 
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Six weeks of one and a half hour classes  $110

​☐ Thursdays March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 at 11am to 12:30pm  $110.00
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Pet Portrait

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4-week two hour classes -  $65.00

No supply fee: Students need to bring in art materials for the project as well as a photograph of the pet. Please register in advance for advice and tips on photographing your pet.
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The adult and teen classes are small private or semi-private and ongoing please email Susan for additional times and dates.

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Adult Art Classes
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Susan Bettencourt's artwork is available at Wildflowers & Finery located in Keith's Collectibles and Books
37573 Niles Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536
Contact for information on art classes susan@susanbettencourt.com