ADULT CLASS SCHEDULE

Drawing I Class – Monday – 1:00 – 3:00 (taught by Ellen Anne Burtner)

Each student will work on projects in still life and animals, emphasizing composition and mark-making.  These studies will be investigated in pencil and charcoal.

Printmaking Class – Tuesday – 1:00 – 3:00 (taught by Ellen Anne Burtner)

Each student will work on relief cuts with both linoleum blocks and rubber E-Z cut, stamps made from nature, stencils and monoprints.  These will be investigated in color and black and white.  We are very excited to offer this class with our new printing press that we will use during the semester. 

Beginning Watercolor Class – Wednesday – 10:00 – 12:00 (taught by Lauri Cragg)

Each student will focus on the fundamentals of watercolor including mixing colors, brush techniques, and layering. A variety of watercolor techniques will be demonstrated over the course of the semester. This class is recommended for beginning watercolor students prior to taking our advanced watercolor class.

Advanced Watercolor Class – Wednesday – 1:00 – 3:00 (taught by Ellen Anne Burtner and Mary Lipnick)

Each student will work on watercolor projects from still life and photos.  A variety of watercolor techniques will be demonstrated over the course of the semester.

Pastel Drawing Class – Wednesday – 3:30 – 5:30 (taught by Ellen Anne Burtner and Mary Lipnick)

Each student will work on projects from still life and photos.  A variety of pastel and charcoal techniques will be demonstrated over the course of the semester.

Acrylic Class – Thursday – 10:00 – 12:00 (taught by Lauri Cragg)

Each student will work on projects from still life and photos. A variety of acrylic techniques will be demonstrated over the course of the semester.

Multimedia Class – Thursday – 1:00 – 3:00 (taught by Ellen Anne Burtner and Mary Lipnick)

Each student will work independently on his or her individual project using a variety of water-based media with an emphasis on drawing and sketching.  Media choices include watercolor, water-based inks, acrylic, pastel, collage, colored pencil, charcoal, and printmaking. 

STUDENT (Third Grade through teen) CLASS SCHEDULE

Multimedia Class Monday – 4:30 - 6:30 (taught by Ellen Anne Burtner and Mary Lipnick)

Each student will work independently on his or her individual project using a variety of water based media with an emphasis on drawing and sketching.  Media choices include watercolor, water-based inks, acrylic, pastel, collage, colored pencil and charcoal. 

OTHER INFORMATION

WHEN:  The classes will be held for three weeks beginning Monday, April 28 through Thursday, May 15, 2025.

WHERE:  Our classes are held in the beautiful, large space located in the MDUMC West Campus at the Music and Arts Center (adjacent to T.J. Maxx).  

COST:  The cost for the classes is $90 for the term.  While all supplies will be provided, students are encouraged to purchase their own supplies so that they can work on their art projects outside of class.  Payment for the semester is due at the first day of class.  Checks should be made payable to MDUMC.   

All classes are subject to a minimum number of students and teachers are subject to change throughout the semester.  For other information, please email Lauri at lauri.cragg@comcast.net.