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Little Picasso

Does your child love to play with paints, markers and paper? Would you like them to get more experience with different materials and have an environment that is centered on their understanding of art materials? This class is designed for your child to have tons of fun, and you don't have to worry about cleaning up after a busy day of creating. There is a $10 supply fee payable to the instructor at the first class meeting. Instructor: Eric Frank. PV Recreation Center, Room 1.

Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
6917 W 1/6-1/27 4:00-5:00 PM 4-6 $40
7611 W 2/10-3/3 4:00-5:00 PM 4-6 $40
7612 W 3/10-3/31 4:00-5:00 PM 4-6 $40
7613 W 4/7-4/28 4:00-5:00 PM 4-6 $40


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Fun with Drawing and Painting - NEW

Whether just beginning or wanting to improve your art skills, this class will cover the fundamentals with an emphasis on fun! Instruction includes painting and drawing in many mediums such as charcoal, watercolor pencils, tempera paints and collage. You will learn about perspective, mixing your own colors, contour drawing, shading, texture and composition. Develop your own creative style of art in a supportive atmosphere. There is a $35 supply fee payable to the instructor at the first class meeting. Instructor: Janet Lombardi Blixt. Chico Art School, 336 Broadway, suite 20.
 
Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
7614 T 2/2-2/23 3:30-5:00 PM 7-12 $49
7615 T 3/2-3/23 3:30-5:00 PM 7-12 $49
7616 T 4/6-4/27 3:30-5:00 PM 7-12 $49

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Knitting or Crochet for Beginners

Do you have friends that know how to knit or crochet and are always making cool things to wear? Well, now is your chance! You too can learn to knit or crochet. In Knitting for Beginners, you will learn the basics of knitting from "casting on" to making easy patterns with knit and purl stitches to "binding off." In Crochet for Beginners, you will learn how to work stitches, rows, rounds and easy patterns. In either class, you will complete a quick and easy beginner's project. Please bring a ball or skein of sport weight or thick cotton yarn in light bright colors, so your stitches will be easier to see. Bring appropriate knitting needles or crochet hook for the yarn you bring (the appropriate size is usually printed on the label of the yarn). Instructor: Margaret VanLaanMartin. CARD Community Center, Fireside Lounge.

Knitting
Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
7617 Th 3/4-3/11 7:00-9:00 PM  12+ $50
Crochet
Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
7618 Th 2/4-2/11 7:00-9:00 PM  12+ $50
7619 Th 4/1-4/8 7:00-9:00 PM  12+ $50


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Soft Chalk Pastels for Animal Lovers - NEW

Do you have a favorite pet you would like to draw or are you passionate about animals? Learn how to create beautiful pieces of art work using soft chalk pastels. You might think pastels are hard to work with, but this class will prove you wrong. Learn techniques like application, color mixing and finish details. By the end of class, you will be amazed at your progress. There is a $12 supply fee payable to the instructor at the first class meeting. Instructor: Joanne Graham. CARD Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room.

Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
7626 W 3/24-4/28 6:00-8:00 PM 16+ $59

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Drawing Fundamentals

In this class, you will be introduced to a strong foundation of skills that will result in hours of enjoyment and creativity. We will cover shading, perspective, pencil values, animals, people and much more. Bring your materials to the first class and be ready to draw! Please pick up a list of the materials needed at the CARD office before class starts.  Instructor: Heather Walker. CARD Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room.

Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
7620 T 1/26-3/2 5:00-6:00 PM 16+ $39


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Drawing Fundamentals II

Ready to take it to the next level? This class is for students who have already taken basic drawing classes. Students will work in pencil, as well as pen and ink. The color wheel will be introduced and one class will be with colored pencils. Pens and colored pencils will be supplied, but you will need to bring all other supplies to the first class. Instructor: Heather Walker. CARD Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room.

Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
7621 T 3/9-4/13 5:00-6:00 PM 16+ $39

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Inky-Dinky Do- NEW

Have you been told that pen and ink is a very difficult medium to learn? Not true! This 2 hour introduction course will change your mind. You will learn how to get the right materials, how to shade, combine ink with other mediums and much more. Some drawing experience is helpful. Instructor will supply all of the materials for the class. There is a $5 supply fee payable to the instructor at the class. Instructor: Heather Walker. CARD Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room.

Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
7622 T 3/30 6:30-8:30 PM 16+ $20

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Colored Pencils Aren't Just For Kids- NEW

 

Want to try colored pencils, but don't know where to start? Then this two hour introduction on the use of colored pencils as an art medium is for you. You will learn burnishing, impressed line, glazing, combined techniques and much more. We will also cover what supplies you will need to get started in this exciting medium. Some drawing experience is helpful. Instructor will supply all of the materials for the class. There is a $5 supply fee payable to the instructor at the class. Instructor: Heather Walker. CARD Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room.

Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
7623 T 3/23 6:30-8:30 PM 16+ $20

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Watercolor Fun

Ever wondered about the fun of using watercolor paints? Then this is the class for you! This is a beginning class for the first time watercolorist. Students will learn the tricks and techniques of using watercolor. In addition, students will learn how to control and mix paints, while painting a variety of subjects and completing a number of paintings. Instructor will furnish supplies for the first class and review the supplies needed for the remaining classes. Instructor: Heather Walker. CARD Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room.

Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
7624 T 1/26-2/16 6:30-8:30 PM 16+ $40

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Watercolor Fun II

Want to brush up on your watercolor painting skills? If you have some watercolor training already, then this is the class for you. You will paint a value study, learn glazing techniques and much more. Bring your paint materials to class and be ready to create!  Instructor: Heather Walker. CARD Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room.

Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
7625 T 2/23-3/16 6:30-8:30 PM 16+ $40

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