Leisure Ledger September - December 2023

continued from page 19 — Bookmaking - Plantable Greeting Cards

learn drawing elements such as contour hatching and creating the impression of form in 2D using value. Students will also study composition. Students will experiment with drawing materials such as pencils and charcoal. Students will draw natural, man-made objects and reproductions. Students may select their own subject matter. This course provides a good foundation for all art classes. Supply list is provided on receipt. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Tracie Fracasso. e Fee: $121 Pullen Arts Center – Cours Sep 13-Oct 18 W 9:30am-12:30pm Drawing - Drawing Intensive Workshop Age: 16-99 yrs. Beginners and seasoned artists spend the day practicing your drawing skills! Students will draw from still life of natural and manmade objects. Demonstrations, drawing and sharing will fill your day. Various drawing techniques such as, contour, positive/negative space

and gestures will be practiced. Students will experiment with pencils, charcoals, and conte, sharpies, and ink. Supply list prints on receipt. 1 session. Instructor: Sue Soper. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $61 Dec 2 Sa 10:00am-5:00pm Drawing - Intro to Drawing with Peter Marin Age: 16-99 yrs. This course covers the elemental visual languages of drawing- line, form, value, composition, and perspective - and builds upon them to begin developing the necessary drawing skills to facilitate personal expression. Students are encouraged to practice drawing through class and take-home assignments and strengthen their observational skills. Course consists of slide lectures and studio time. No experience required. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 6 sessions. Instructor: Peter Marin. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $121 Sep 7-Oct 12 Th 1:00-4:00pm

Age: 16-99 yrs. Who doesn’t love to get a lovely card in the mail? And to make it even more fun, these cards can be used to grow some beautiful plants. You can recycle and plant trees at the same time! In this class we will make our own paper pulp with recycled paper scraps, then after adding different plant seeds, we will create our paper. Once they have dried we will turn them into lovely paper cards with stamps that can also be planted. Supplies included. 3 sessions. Instructor: Jennifer Sandry. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $116 Sep 16-Sep 30 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Bookmaking - The Etui Dropped Sides Box Age: 16-99 yrs. Make a fun 3 x 3 x 4-inch box that has all 4 sides drop flat when the lid is removed and custom designed walls for holding a sewing kit or manicure tools. Cover the sidewalls with decorative papers, then finish the lid with vintage costume jewelry beads for a fun top-knot pull. Supply fee of $40 due to the instructor at the first class covers all materials for the box and interior compartment. This class qualifies students for a book & print studio membership. 4 sessions. No class November 22. Instructor: Kathy Steinsberger. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $91 Nov 8-Dec 6 W 1:00-4:00pm Chavis Line Dancing Age: 16-99 yrs. Chavis Line Dance is group dancing fitness and fun! Classes are offered weekly for beginners through advanced line dancers and everyone is welcome. John Chavis Community Center – Course Fee: $5 Sep 5-Dec 5 Tu 6:30-8:30pm Coffee and Create Age: 18-99 yrs. Come out for a relaxing morning of coffee and creating. Paint a fall inspired masterpiece and have fun while doing it! Coffee and supplies provided, but feel free to bring snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic) to enjoy while you paint. Registration must be received 3 days prior to program. Halifax Community Center – Course Fee: $36 Oct 18 W 10:00am-1:00pm Drawing - Beginning Drawing with Tracie Fracasso Age: 16-99 yrs. This is a basic drawing class for both beginners and those who are looking to sharpen their drawing skills. Students will study drawing elements such as line, value, color, and texture. Students will learn to break down subjects into basic shapes and how to render an object's correct proportions. Students will

Arts

20

Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources