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Mar. 24-June 9..... Monday 1:00-4:00 ........ Learn to Draw What You See: M137
CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park - 2426 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
Call the Seniors Program office, 533-4756 web
This class is for the beginning as well as the intermediate art student.
Class will not meet May 26
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Apr. 9 - June 11 ..... Wednesday 9:00-12:00 ........ Open Art Class M138
CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park - 2426 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
Call the Seniors Program office, 533-4756 web
People beginning to work in ART or with some experience will find this relaxed, informal class is for students of all levels of ability. Bring along all your art materials and something you are working on or a photo to work from.
Draw and paint in the media of your choice. Whether you choose acrylics, oils, charcoal, pencil, watercolors or pastels the emphasis will be on exploring your own style and to get help and support needed to learn skills, along with coaching needed to develop your own style, as well as instruction in composition, color, materials and techniques to develop and expand your knowledge.
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Apr. 10-June 12 .... Thursday 1:00-4:00 ....... Watercolor Basics and More M139
CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park - 2426 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
Call the Seniors Program office, 533-4756 web
Learn easy, step-by-step fundamentals of watercolor, including tools, supplies, techniques, washes,
handling the brush and paint, choosing a subject and designing the layout.
Returning students, bring a picture of your own to work from and complete with instructor assistance.
Class will not meet April 17 or May 15
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Friday 1 day workshops WATERCOLOR SPECIALS
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New M152 March 6 ..... Watercolor let it pour ..... controlled pour
Shirley Wright 9:00-4:00 6 6 Spokane Valley Sr Ctr $14.00 Lunch: 12-1 Mirabeau Rm 155
Capture the rich colors and tempestuous intimate beauty of glowing washes of color. Learn techniques for mingling colors and manipulating light, including the use of masking and pouring.

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April 3rd ... Friday INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR
M143 Beginning Watercolor Workshop
Shirley Wright 9:00-4:00 6 6 Spokane Valley Sr Ctr $28.00 Lunch: 12-1 Mirabeau Rm 155
Paints $9, paper $3, tape+frisket+etc.$2: $14 Supplies (in-class use only) incl: $14
Beginning Watercolor Workshop- all supplies furnished. If you have always wanted to try watercolor but not sure of supplies then this is the class for you. We will learn about supplies and the quick and easy basics of how to create a beautiful watercolor painting. You will experience the enjoyment and exciting world of watercolors!
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April 10 ... Friday
Pen & Ink with Watercolor
Institute for Extended Learning Community Colleges Seniors 55+ Program of Spokane
9:00-4:00 Spokane Valley Sr Ctr Mirabeau Rm 155
Preregister at least a week before a class starts, as classes sometimes fill quickly or cancel due to low enrollments.
To register call 279-6000 or 533-4702
1 day we will define shapes with pen and ink then paint with watercolors. An interesting way to create depth with value changes and learn a variety of brushwork. Class will be part demo and a lot of hands on painting.
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April 24 ... Friday
Lets play with Green and Learn to Mix all Colors 1 day
Institute for Extended Learning Community Colleges Seniors 55+ Program of Spokane
9:00-4:00 Spokane Valley Sr Ctr Mirabeau Rm 155
Preregister at least a week before a class starts, as classes sometimes fill quickly or cancel due to low enrollments.
To register call 279-6000 or 533-4702
How To Mix Nature's Greens If you're going to paint the landscape, it is hard to avoid Nature's green. This is definitely the problem color, yet so lovely to look at in nature. Some artists have no green on their palette. Learn to look and analyze a color you see and instantly know how to mix that color.

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May 22 ... Friday
Paint a Still Life 1 day
Institute for Extended Learning Community Colleges Seniors 55+ Program of Spokane
9:00-4:00 Spokane Valley Sr Ctr Mirabeau Rm 155
Preregister at least a week before a class starts, as classes sometimes fill quickly or cancel due to low enrollments.
To register call 279-6000 or 533-4702
Why do artists always paint bowls of fruit? Because painting a still life is an excellent way to begin painting from real life. A still life allows you to control the composition-what is included and how it is arranged. You control the light source. You can take as much time as you need because a still life stays still!