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Cons ider at ions Considerations calligraphy on your own outside of class. If you have never held a calligraphy pen, or if you are looking for a refresher, this is an excellent opportunity to hone your skills.

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Introduction to Meticulous to (Gongbi) Chinese Brush Chinese Brush Painting with Joanna Brown. 1 Session; 2 hrs; Date: Saturday, April 15; 10:30am-12:30pm

Classes

Children's classes are for ages 7-11. Note: age limits are strictly adhered to due to the wide range of students. Join an exciting class learning a variety of art forms! Supplies included.

4 sessions; 90 min; Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27; 3:45pm5:15pm; max 8 students. Classes include Marbling, Acrylics, Spring Origami Mobiles, and Gelli Plate Printing.

Introduction to Watercolor

Painting 1 1 with Susan Pfahl.

4 sessions, 3 hrs each; Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25; Time: 1 - 4pm; max 8 students.

An introduction to watercolor for the absolute beginner. We will discuss the supplies and why we use them. Then, we will play with a few basic shapes and add a bit of perspective. While masterpieces are unlikely, this class offers a

Basic Drawing Basic with Debbie Teeter. 4 sessions; 3 hrs each;

Dates: Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27; Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm; max 8 students.

This class is for the beginner or someone wanting to sharpen their skills of observation. We will work with different types of black & white drawing media to explore contour line, value range, and technique, focusing mostly on simple shapes.

Abstract Considerations in Abstract in Painting with Erik Sandgren. 4 sessions; 3 hrs each; Weds, April 5, 12, 19; Time: 9:30am12:30pm; max 8 students.

Intermediate to Advanced. Demos in watercolor and acrylic. Emphasis on compositional rhythms, advancing and receding color, strategies for revision and unpacking examples of master paintings. Individual expression based on the fundamentals underlying different media and practice will be encouraged through abstract considerations which are the backbone of compelling imagery.

Italic Calligraphy Italic with Susan Pfahl. 3 Sessions; 2 hrs each; Mondays, April 10, 17, 24; Time: 1-3pm; max 6 students. Write your thoughts beautifully! This is an introductory class which covers how to create letter forms in the Italic script. The goal of this class is to give you the basics so you can practice and perfect your

Gongbi is a careful realist technique in Chinese painting. The name is from the Chinese will learn the basic techniques of Gongbi and I will give indi- vidual instruction, tips and ideas.

Online Registration or class details, visit: www.villagegalleryarts.org

The Village Gallery of Arts is located at 1060 NW Saltzman, Portland. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm.

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