Los Alamos: Fuller Lodge Art Classes

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CHILDREN AND YOUTH CLASSES

Jay Zeiger – Lets Make Modern Fossils – Materials collected from nature
and industry are pressed into clay molds. Cast in plaster and stained with
watercolor to look old. Students sign up for one section or may sign up for
both sections
Section 1
Wednesdays: 3:30pm – 5pm Feb. 27; Mar. 5
Section2
Wednesdays: 3:30pm – 5pm March 12, 19
Tuition: Members: $25 per section Non-members: $35/section
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $15
Level: Grades 1 – 3 Location: 220

Jay Zeiger – Lets Make Egyptian Art – Students will view and discuss
Egyptian Art and understand Egyptian style through drawing and sculpture
projects. Students sign up for one or both sections.
Section 1
Saturdays: 10am – 3pm (break for lunch) Feb. 9, 16
Section 2
Saturdays: 10am – 3pm (break for lunch)Feb. 23, Mar. 1
Tuition Members: $65 per section Non-members: $75/section
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $15
Level: Grades 2 – 5 Location: 220

Andrea Keisler – Hand Made Books for Kids – Learn how to construct a
one-of-a-kind artist book! We will sew, glue, or fold a new type of book
each week. Students may sign up for one section or both sections.
Wednesdays (Section 1): 2pm – 3:30pm Feb. 6, 13, 20,
Wednesday (Section 2): 2pm – 3:30pm Feb. 27; Mar. 5, 12
Tuition: Members: $36 per section Non-members: $46/section
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $10
Level: Ages 9 – 12 Location: Ceramic Studio

Geraldine Fiskus – Tie Dye – Learn different folding and tying
techniques to create beautiful designs on fabric.
Saturday: 10am – 3pm (12-1, break for lunch) Feb 9, 16
Tuition: Members: $64 Non-members: $74
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $20
Level: Grades 5 – 12/Beginners Location: 214

FIRST SATURDAY WORKSHOPS

Paul Birchak – Drawing with Pastels and Colored Pencil – Explore
the many techniques of pastel and colored pencils. Excellent for
beginners and other levels. For instructor’s artwork, see:
www.apolloartstudios.com.
Saturday: 1-4pm Feb 2
Saturday: 1-4pm March 1
Saturday: 1-4pm May 3
Saturday: 1-4pm June 7
Tuition: Members: $25 Non-members: $35
Material List: Provided at Time of Registration Studio Fee: 0
Level: Age 13 through Adult/Beginners Location: 218 Upstairs

Melissa Bartlett – Great Composition - Strong composition will make
your artwork or photo “sing,” not “whisper.” Learn basic principles of
balance, design and composition and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Saturday : 9am – 4pm (one hour
break for lunch) March 1
Tuition: Members: $50 Non-members: $60
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $15
Level: High School/Adults Location: 214
Melissa Bartlett – Getting Creative with Color - Have fun
experimenting with paint, learn the relationships between colors and get
creative.
Saturday : 9am – 4pm (one hour
break for lunch) Feb 2
Tuition: Members: $50 Non-members: $60
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $15
Level: High School/Adults Location: 214

Mary Carol Williams – Mat Cutting – Learn how to cut mats.
Saturday: 9am – Noon March 1
Tuition: Members: $25 Non-members: $35
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $0
Level: High School/Adults Location: Upstairs Mat Room

Karen Luther – Jewelry – Chain Making - Learn to make a simple yet
beautiful silver chain bracelet. Participants will wrap the wire around a
dowel, cut links and assemble the chain. Will need wire cutters. Contact
the instructor about materials and supplies at:
ksldesigns@grappawireless.com.
Saturday: 9am – Noon Feb 2
Tuition: Members: $25 Non-members: $35
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $15
Level: High School/Adults Location: Upstairs 220

Karen Luther – Make an Egyptian Spiral Bracelet - Learn to make a
silver Egyptian bracelet. Participants will cut, shape and put together each
link to create the bracelet. Students will need round and flat nose pliers and
wire cutters. These are two separate classes. Students may sign up for one,
but not both. Contact the instructor about materials and supplies at:
ksldesigns@grappawireless.com.
Saturday (Section 1): 9am – Noon Mar 1
Saturday (Section 2): 9am – Noon April 5
Tuition: Members: $25 Non-members: $35
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $15
Level: High School/Adults Location: Upstairs 220

ART APPRECIATION
John D. Werenko – Renaissance/Impressionism/Modern Art -
Participants will study the art of Michelangelo, Raphael, Tintoretto,
Rembrandt, Manet, Monet, Pisarro, Sisley, Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso
and others. The class is taught using slides and films on how to
appreciate painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography,
architecture and crafts.
Wednesdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Feb. 21, 28; Mar. 6, 13
Tuition: Members: $65 Non-members: $75
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: N/A
Level: Adolescents/Adults- Beginners Location: 214 Upstairs

CERAMICS

Kathleen Veenstra – Ceramics - For beginning and intermediate
students. Methods of forming and decorating clay including optional
throwing on the potter’s wheel. Limit of 8 students.
Mondays 4:30pm – 6:30pm Feb. 4, 11, 25; Mar. 3, 17,
24 (no class 2/18 or 3/10)
Tuition Members: $96 Non-members: $106
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $25
Level: Teenagers 15 to adults/Beginners Location: Ceramic Studio

SCULPTURE

Andrew Burward-Hoy – Portrait Sculpture – Students will learn to
use calipers and a unique method of pointing to complete an
academically sound bas-relief portrait. Teacher demonstration first
evening.
Tuesdays: 5pm -8pm Feb. 26; Mar. 4,11,18,25
Tuition: Members $120 Non-members: $130
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $30
Level: Ages 15 to Adult/Beginners Location: Ceramic Studio

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

The two Sections of landscape design are identical and independent
of each other.
Philip Kilgour – Home Landscaping Design – How to design your
home landscape. Select plants, paving, walls, walkways, drainage
systems. Section 1
Thursdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Feb. 7, 14
Tuition: Members: $35 Non-members: $45
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $0
Level: Adults/Beginners Location: 214
Section2
Wednesdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Mar. 5, 12
Tuition: Members: $35 Non-members: $45
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $0
Level: Adults/Beginners Location: 214

PHOTOGRAPHY PRINTMAKING

Dean Carstens – Photography for Northern New Mexico Architecture
– Learn to photograph adobe buildings. What to photograph, color
composition, camera operations with a one-day photo shoot to several
churches. Limited to 10 students.
Tuesdays: 7pm – 9pm March 4, 11
Thursday: 7pm – 9pm March 6
Saturday: 9am – 4pm March 8
Tuition: Members: $105 Non-members: $115
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $5 paid to the
instructor
Level: High school to Adult Location: 214 Upstairs

Geraldine Fiskus – Printmaking – Students will learn relief and
monoprint techniques to create thoughtful, dynamic compositions.
Wednesdays: 3:30pm – 5pm Feb. 27; Mar. 5, 12, 19
Tuition: Members: $50 Non-members: $60
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $18
Level: Ages 13 to Adult/Beginners Location: 214

CRAFTS

Fran Stovall – Stained Glass Three Dimensional Projects– Learn how
to make boxes, lamps and other less than flat objects. Students will need
to have some experience copper foiling to take this class. Instructor will
supply glass and foil for the first project; after that, students will supply
their own glass and foil. Students must bring their own tools except the
grinder and soldering iron. Limited to 5 students.
Saturdays: 1pm – 3pm Feb. 9, 16, 23; Mar. 1, 8,
15
Tuition: Members: $96 Non-members: $106
Material List: Provided at first class Studio Fee: $10
Level: Adults/Intermediate Location: Ceramic Studio

DRAWING MEDIA

Paul Birchak – Drawing with Pastels and Colored Pencil – Explore the
many techniques of pastel and colored pencils. Excellent for beginners and
other levels. For instructor’s artwork see: www.apolloartstudios.com.
Mondays: 5:00pm – 7:30pm Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Mar. 3, 10
Tuition: Members: $120 Non-members: $130
Material List: Provided at Registration Studio Fee: $0
Level: Age 16 to Adult/Beginners Location: 218 Upstairs

Fran Stovall – Stained Glass Basics – Students will learn everything
they need to know to start stained glass projects, or brush up on
previously learned skills. Learn where and how to buy equipment and
glass. Supplies will be discussed at the first class and students need not
purchase equipment until different tools have been tested. Students will
learn what is needed in a workspace, maintaining tools and safety
guidelines. How to make a small lead came and copper foil project will
be completed. Bring safety glasses to class. Limited to 5 students.
Wednesdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Feb. 6, 13, 20 27; Mar. 5,
12
Tuition: Members: $96 Non-members: $106
Material List: Provided at first class Studio Fee: $35
Level: Adults/Intermediate Location: Ceramic Studio

Andrew Burward-Hoy – Portrait and Figure Drawing – Students will
gain knowledge of the use of anatomy, structure, light and dark, and edges
to arrive at a more thorough understanding of figure drawing and
portraiture. Live model. Teacher demonstrations.
Thursdays: 5pm -8pm Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 6
Tuition: Members: $120 Non-members: $130
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $25
Level: Ages 13 to Adult/Beginners Location: 220

Melissa Alexander – Knitting Beyond the Scarf – Pick a knitting
project and work your way through all the twists and turns in both yarn
and pattern. (Come with pattern and yarn – or ideas for something you
want to make.)
Wednesdays: 7pm – 8:30pm Feb. 6, 20; Mar. 5, 19
Tuition: Members: $50 Non-members: $60
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $0
Level: Age 13 to Adult Location: 214

Gary Larson – Portrait Workshop – Learn to draw a portrait.
Saturdays: 9am-3:30pm (12-1, break for lunch) Feb. 16, 23
Tuition: Members: $105 Non-members: $115
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $0
Level: Adults/Beginners Location: Room 220

PAINTING

Linda LaVie – Landscape and Still Life Painting in Oil – Learn to
paint beautiful landscapes from your photos and still life paintings from
life. Students will learn about color mixing, compositions, and paint
application with both brush and palette knife. Class members are
encouraged to bring their own photos and/or still life set-ups.
Saturdays: 1pm – 4pm Feb. 9, 16, 23; Mar. 1, 8,
15
Tuition: Members: $145 Non-members: $155
Material List: Provided at Registration Studio Fee:$ 0
Level: Adults/Beginners Location: 218 Upstairs

Gary Larson – Van Eyck Illustrated – An in depth, hands-on re-creation
of Master Van Eyck’s illustrious technique of oil glazing over egg
tempera, executed on gesso panel.
Saturdays: 9am-3:30 (12-1, break for lunch) Mar. 8, 15
Tuition: Members: $105 Non-members: $115
Material List: 0 Studio Fee: $25
Level: Ages 16 to Adult/ Beginners Location: Room 220

EMPTY BOWL PROJECT

The Art Center supports the Empty Bowl Project sponsored by Self Help, Inc. ACFL provides instructors and space to create ceramic bowls
to be sold in support of Self Help, Inc. The tuition charged is use solely for supplies and materials. Instructors donate their time to help
students create beautiful ceramic bowls.

Empty Bowl Ceramic Class for Children and Families (Session 1) –
Students will create and throw pots and bowls in the Ceramic Studio in
the Art Center at Fuller Lodge. Class may be taken independently or as
two sessions. If taken as two sessions the tuition is $40. Instructor:
Kathleen Veenstra/Thelma Hahn
Saturdays: 10am – Noon Jan. 26; Feb. 9
Tuition: $20 for one session
Level: Ages 6 to 15 and Adults/Parents/Guardians/Beginners

Empty Bowl Ceramic Class for Adults and Youths (Session 2) –
Students will create and throw pots and bowls in the Ceramic Studio in the
Art Center at Fuller Lodge. Class may be taken independently or as two
sessions. If taken as two sessions the tuition is $40. Instructor: Kathleen
Veenstra/Thelma Hahn
Saturdays: 1pm – 3pm Jan. 26; Feb. 9
Tuition: $20 for one session
Level: Ages 16 to Adult


Classes run from Monday, February 4th through Saturday, March 29th

Register for classes 10am - 4pm, Monday - Saturday
at The Art Center at Fuller Lodge or call: 505-662-9331
Also view the schedule on our website: www.artfulnm.org.

Free Demonstration!
Saturday, January 26th, 9am - Noon

Registration Terms
Tuition: Pay when you register.
Studio Fee: Pay at first class. Studio fees cover expenses for materials that the entire class needs.
NOTE: This fee does not cover the items under Material List which are the student’s personal
responsibility (see below).
Material List: This is a list of supplies required by the instructor for the first class. This is an outof-
pocket expense for the student and is not part of Tuition or the Studio Fee.
Disclaimer: No refunds permitted after classes start. Refunds will only be granted one week
prior to the beginning of a class.

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