Classes at TylerD Studios and Gallery

*Fine Art & Design*
Betty Tyler Fine Art Classes:	Class Schedule
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Children's Classes:	Animation Thursday Art Slam For Kids
Adult Classes:	Fun with color theory Watercolor Delights! Color Therapy! Interior Decorating with Confidence! Pop-Up Cards for Adults! Basic Photography Beginner Watercolors

*Fine Craft*
Beginning Basketry Collage Pottery Hand Knitting Scrap Booking

Betty Tyler Fine Art Classes

Basic Course Overview: This six-week course is for beginners and advanced students. Students will be doing watercolor or acrylic studies, painting in oil or acrylics and working out color compositions before starting. You will learn to put a portfolio of your studies and work together.

Since there have been a lot of requests for a classical portrait class, you may bring a portrait you would like to finish (or start) and we will begin by working on facial features, correct skin tones and achieving a likeness. Please sign up early to ensure that you bring the correct supplies.

Art Classes start September 15:

Tuesdays: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20; 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesdays: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21; 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Saturday Portrait Class: September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24; 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Weekly Session Descriptions:

Week One: Wow! This is exciting! We will be working again with pouring paint. We had some wonderful results and I thought we would take a step up !!!
This is a great way to really get a painting started and finished in a hurry.
I will also demonstrate how to make the surface of your canvas rough to hold the paint. This is a fun class. This is good for all types of paint.

Week Two: We will finish a painting, crackle the surface or add objects to change and update an old painting

Week Three: We will be going on a Plein Air painting trip. (More details to follow.)

Weeks Four, Five and Six: Are in the planning stages based on the classes I will be taking.

Instructor: Betty Tyler
Location: Tyler D. Studios

Beginning Basketry: Course Description: Learn the art of basket making. Students will learn the basics of how to weave a simple basket with a lid and a traditional ribbed gathering basket. Course will include discussion regarding tools, supplies, terminology and safety procedures. Techniques for dyeing reed, use of ‘green/recycled/repurposed’ materials and other materials used in the weaving process will also be explored. Classes are held weekly. Six two-hour sessions.

Instructor: India Cain
Location: TylerD Studios

Wednesdays: 2:00-4:00pm
August 12, 19, 26; September 2,9,16
Limit 8 students per class

Cost: $75 plus $20 supply fee

Collage: Course Description: Did you know that Picasso and Braque are credited with ‘inventing’ collage? Collage comes from the French word ‘coller’ which means ‘to glue.’ Explore the endless possibilities for creating in the medium of collage. On a simple canvas create your own collage by applying layers of tissue, paste, paint and other materials. Enjoy the freedom to actively participate in your own creative process with virtually no limitations placed on choices with regard to color, form, texture, technique and basic design. Classes are held weekly. Six two-hour sessions

Instructor: India Cain
Location: TylerD Studios

Wednesdays: 6:30-8:30pm
August 12, 19, 26; September 2,9,16
Limit 8 students per class

Cost: $25 per class plus one-time $20 supply fee

Pottery: Course Description: Wheel Throwing: Beginning & Beyond Experience ‘clay magic!’ Want to try it? Classes will include wheel throwing basics, trimming, preparing pots to be fired and glazing techniques. Experienced students will have an opportunity to explore surface design, lids and handles and specific forms of interest to them. All levels of experience welcome.

Open Studio time for enrolled students on Fridays from 2-5.

Instructor: Susan Kern, Falcon Lane Pottery
Location: TylerD Studios

Thursdays: 3:00-6:00pm
July 16, 23, 30; August 13, 20, 27
Limit 5 students per class, ages 16+

Cost: $125 plus $25 supply fee (includes 25 lbs. stoneware clay, glazing and firing)

Hand Knitting: Course Description: Hand knitting for beginners What’s easy to learn, convenient to carry around and work on, (while waiting on kids, dentist, etc) with the end result being a beautiful hand made garment for you, family or friends? After taking this beginners knitting course, you will be able to cast on, knit stocking stitch and bind off. You will learn how to change colors, increase and decrease stitches; read patterns and, most importantly, learn how to correct mistakes! Expect to complete a hat, bag or scarf by the end of the session!

Instructor: Jacqueline Mehring
Location: TylerD Studios

Wednesday Evenings: Time TBA
Limit 8 students per class

Cost: $120 for six 2-hour sessions

Scrap Booking: Course Description: Learn how to save one’s story by learning scrap booking the right way. This introductory course will cover the importance of preserving family stories, history and heritage. In addition to learning how to use quality products that will endure for generations, students will learn the steps for prioritizing and organizing photos and other memorabilia. Included is an introduction to four ways to save one’s story; 1) traditional scrap booking, 2) digital scrap booking, 3) picfolio, and 4) kits. The importance of journaling and journaling techniques will also be covered. By the completion of this course students will know how to get further information, materials, instruction, personal assistance and support.

Instructor: Jocelyn Safrit
Location: TylerD Studios

Thursdays: 7:00-9:00pm
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday beginning August 27th
Cost: $15 per session

Animation: Course Description: Learn the basics of animation. We will focus mostly on the Japanese animation style, though American comics will be briefly touched on. We will be working with graphite techniques in addition to pen and ink. Some terminology and history of the Japanese animation style will also be covered in order to make understanding of the style complete. Supplies will be provided, though students may bring their own materials if they wish.

Instructor: Kara Dahlheimer
Location: TylerD Studios

Mondays: 3:00-5:00 and 5:30-7:30
Beginning July 20th
Limit 10 students per class

Cost: $30 per student for each class.

Beginner's Watercolor Classes: No experience necessary! Learn basic watercolor techniques while painting still life.

To Register call Pam at 336.565.8939 or cell phone 513.706.6751 or click here to email Pam