Crealdé Main Campus
Located off Aloma Avenue in Winter Park
600 St. Andrews Blvd.
Winter Park, FL, 32792
407-671-1886, crealde.org
Free Admission to Galleries & Gardens Office and Gallery Hours:
Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm Friday & Saturday 9am–1pm
Crealdé School of Art is a community-based nonprofit organization established in 1975. We feature an affordable, sequential curriculum of more than 125 studio courses and workshops taught by professional artist instructors in Painting & Drawing, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, Fiber Arts, Glass and Jewelry for adults and children, with hands-on experience emphasized. There are five 8-week sessions per year, plus Summer ArtCamp and Young Adult Immersion.
In addition, Crealdé offers an award-winning scholarship and outreach program to diverse communities in Central Florida.
The Showalter Hughes Community Gallery and The Alice and William Jenkins Gallery on the main campus present a changing variety of multidisciplinary visual art exhibitions by regional, national and international artists.
The Contemporary Sculpture Garden overlooking Lake Sterling features more than 60 pieces of original art.
Hannibal Square Heritage Center
Located in downtown Winter Park
642 W. New England Ave.
Winter Park, FL, 32789
407-539-2680
HannibalSquareHeritageCenter.org
Free Admission
Tuesday–Thursday Noon–4pm
Friday Noon–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm
Hannibal Square Heritage Center, Crealdé’s second campus, represents a partnership with the City of Winter Park, and pays tribute to the past, present and future contributions of Winter Park’s African American community through an award-winning permanent collection of historic photographs and oral histories. Established by Crealdé in 2007, the center also features visiting visual art exhibitions and educational programs that explore Southern folklore and cultural preservation.
Dean Jennings
President
Frank Schornagle III
Vice President
Mark Thompson
Treasurer
Christina Mitchell-Kai
Secretary
Peter Schreyer
CEO/Executive Director & Photo Program Manager
Barbara Chandler
Hannibal Square Heritage Center Manager
Patrick Noze
Senior Gallery Curator
Laura McBryde
Registrar & Office Manager
Laurie Hasan
Marketing Manager
Keshia Sutton
Development Manager
Nicole Fournier
Accounting and Human
Resources Manager
Vera Gubnitskaia
Registration Assistant
Rona Castiglione
Registration Assistant
Betsy Schreyer
Grants Manager &
Special Project Assistant
Louise Thompson
The Jessie Brock Community Center
Located four blocks from Winter Garden’s historic downtown district 310 N. Dillard St. Winter Garden, FL, 34787
Register through Crealdé: 407-671-1886, crealde.org
The Jessie Brock Community Center serves as Crealdé’s third Central Florida teaching site. Since 2010, Crealdé has partnered with the City of Winter Garden to offer a series of photography, painting, drawing, sculpture and ceramics classes for adults and children.
See our Winter Garden offerings on page 15.
All Crealdé locations are ADA accessible. For
Ann Clement Officer at Large
Robert Smither, Ph.D.
Valada Flewellyn
Toni Peck
Laura Oleck Carras
Volunteer Coordinator
John Baker
Facility & Special Events
Manager & Photo Studio
Manager
David Cumbie
Sculpture Garden Curator, Sculpture Program & Studio Manager
Jeff Rogers
Ceramics Program & Studio Manager
Patricia Byron
Painting & Drawing
Program & Studio Manager
Belinda Glennon
Young Artist
Program Manager
Fairolyn Livingston
Hannibal Square
Heritage Center
Chief Historian
Mary Daniels
Hannibal Square
Heritage Center
Historian & Docent
E2 Homes
Winter Park Health Foundation
Akerman LLP
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Dr. Phillips Charities
Waste Pro USA, Inc.
Diversify Window Solutions
Colonial Photo & Hobby
Florida Clay Art
Florida Humanities
The Gutenstein Family Foundation
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James T Barnes Charitable Gift Fund
J.McLaughlin
Metal Supermarket
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Sam Flax Art Supply
United Arts of Central Florida
Winter Garden Art Association
See Through Our Eyes: Storytellers in Sanford & Eatonville
June 15–August 31, 2024
Opening Reception: Sat. June 15 | 2–3pm
Heritage Center Visiting Exhibition Gallery
Since 1996, the Crealdé Storytellers Teen Documentary Photography Program, created by CEO/Executive Director and Documentary Photographer Peter Schreyer, has given photography instruction to students ages 13 to 17, providing the opportunity for self-expression while exploring the heritage of their community. From urban Orlando to suburban Apopka to rural Geneva, teens from around Central Florida have completed 18 photographic documentary exhibitions to date, some of which have traveled to Atlantic Center for the Arts in New Smyrna Beach, Museum of Art & Sciences in Daytona Beach, and the State Capitol in Tallahassee.
The 19th Storytellers in Sanford’s Goldsboro community will be the last in a trio of film-based projects taught by Peter Schreyer since 2016, including the Spring Hill community in DeLand and New Smyrna Beach west-side community. The 20th Storytellers in Eatonville will be the first taught by
Documentary Photographer and Central Floridian Cynthia Slaughter, who was mentored by Peter during several of his traveling documentary master classes and exhibitions including St. Augustine at 450 in 2015 and The Lake: A Documentary Exploring the Land and People of Lake Apopka in 2017. Both programs are held in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida.
43rd Annual Juried Student Exhibition
June 7–August 3, 2024
Opening Reception following the 7pm Annual Membership Meeting and Award Ceremony: Fri. June 7 | 8–9:30pm
Alice & William Jenkins Gallery
& Showalter Hughes Community Gallery
This favorite annual exhibition features some of the year’s best student work in painting, drawing, digital and film photography, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, and fiber arts. Works are selected by Crealdé’s program managers and awarded by a guest juror. Opening reception follows the Annual Membership Meeting and award ceremony.
9th Annual Juneteenth
Celebration in Hannibal Square Sat. June 15, 2024 | 10am–2pm
In commemoration of “Juneteenth,” the Hannibal Square Heritage Center will host the ninth annual Juneteenth Celebration: Knowing, Remembering and Shifting the Narrative at Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church on Pennsylvania Ave across from Shady Park in Hannibal Square. The event commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865 nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. The celebration and observance will feature distinguished guests speakers. All are welcome. Please contact The Heritage Center at 407.539.2680 for special accommodations. More info at HannibalSquareHeritageCenter.org
WINTER
SPRING
SUMMER
ARTCAMP
FALL I
FALL II
February 5–March 31
April 15–June 9
June 17–August 11
June 10–August 8
August 19–October 13
October 21–December 15
39th Annual Cup-A-Thon
Fri. & Sat. August 9 & 10, 2024 | 7–10pm
Showalter Hughes Community Gallery
For nearly four decades, this summer social, hosted by Vincent Sansone, Senior Faculty Member and former Ceramics Studio and Program Manager, brings smart shoppers and collectors to the main campus to browse through hundreds of one-of-a-kind ceramic cups, bowls, and other vessels handmade by Crealdé instructors, artists, students, and friends. As the tradition goes, buy a cup or goblet and it will be filled. Proceeds benefit upgrades to the Ceramics studio and kilns.
42nd Summer ArtCamp Exhibition
August 17–September 14, 2024
Opening Reception: Sat. August 17 | 5–7 pm
Showalter Hughes Community Gallery
Since 1982, Crealdé has presented an annual exhibition featuring works of art from the 400 Summer ArtCamp participants, ages 4–17. It is curated by Crealdé’s Summer ArtCamp Faculty.
In order to maintain the quality of our programs, we require minimum number of enrolled students. Therefore, the following policies are in place for refunds, transfers, and withdrawals:
A transfer, withdrawal, credit, or refund must be requested 7 days prior to the first day of the session (see session dates above) by contacting the main office at 407-671 -1886 during business hours or email registration@crealde.org. Requests made less than 7 days before the first day of the session are not eligible. Class credits expire after one year. These policies apply regardless of attendance status.
All workshop registration deadlines are at least one week prior to the workshop date. Registration deadlines for visiting artist workshops will vary. If withdrawal is made prior to deadline, student is eligible for a full refund. No refunds or credits will be made after the registration deadline.
Filigree Pendant by Faculty Artist Stefan Alexandres
For a private, one-on-one learning experience, consider these opportunities to study with a Crealdé professional artist/instructor. Create a schedule and learning curriculum that fits your needs and availability. Topics can range from the basics of a particular art medium, exploring a specific new technique, brushing up on an old skill, all the way to portfolio development.
Cost: $300 for five hours of private instruction in Crealdé’s professional art studios, including a 30-minute initial phone consultation and three 1.5-hour class sessions. Materials not included.
For more information, visit our website or call our Registrar, Laura McBryde at 407-6711886 to enroll and connect you with your new private instructor.
Instructor: Stefan Alexandres Sat: 2:30–4:30pm
Skill: All
8 Weeks
Studio 6B
Explore the art of filigree jewelry; how to make pendants, earrings, rings, etc. focusing only on silver filigree process and procedures. Students will be guided through this ancient filigree fabrication technique. There will be specific projects planned by the instructor with samples, demonstrations, and hands-on projects. Silver material will be provided for use in the class only and limited to the projects and assignments planned by the instructor. This class does not include any stone setting techniques.
Members $330 • Non-members $350
In person with Individual Attention from Crealdé’s Professional Artist Instructors
ARTISTIC ENRICHMENT
Elaine Person
JEWELRY
Stefan Alexandres
SCULPTURE
David Cumbie
PHOTOGRAPHY
John Baker
Chris Casler
Milton Heiberg
Peter Schreyer
Jon Manchester
FIBER ARTS
Alyssa Foxson
CERAMICS
Jeff Rogers
Belinda Glennon
PAINTING & DRAWING
Patricia Byron
David Hunter
Beth Pendleton
Andrew Grant
Wendi Zlamal
Tom Sadler
Fabiola Hansen
Patti Shistle
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Instructor: Stefan Alexandres
Sun: 5–7pm
Skill: All
JG103
8 Weeks
Studio 6B
Learn concepts for basic and advanced jewelry fabrication. Become familiar with essential silversmithing skills and methods of cutting, forging, embossing, and all the fundamentals of soldering techniques. Students are given the instructions and tools to make finger rings, earrings, bracelets, and other forms of jewelry. Copper materials will be provided for use in class. Students wanting to work in silver should bring their own silver supply.
Members $320 • Non-members $340
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Instructor: Stefan Alexandres Sat: 5–7pm Sun.: 2:30–4:30pm
Skill: All
JG107
8 Weeks
Studio 6B
Experience the fundamental processes of cutting, forging, metal texturing, hammering, sawing, and soldering silver. The course includes: bezel stone-setting for cabochon gemstones, polishing techniques, and combining sterling silver sheet metal with fine silver wire, etc. Specific projects will focus on how to make silver rings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Silver provided. Note: The silver material/gemstones will be limited to the planned projects. If a student, for any reason, exceeds the required amount of silver, there will be an extra materials charge.
Members $350 • Non-members $370
Bring art classes to your living room!
Enjoy the unique Crealdé professional artist/instructor experience from the comfort of home — with the same quality and personal attention that are the hallmark of Crealdé. These offerings include live instruction and class interaction plus links to online resources.
Distance Learning is one more way we embody our mission that Art Is For Everyone.
Look for the icon in this guide, and find out more about these virtual opportunities at crealde.org
Instructor: Elaine Person
Wed: 7-9pm
Skill: All
CAE120 8 Weeks Crealdé@Home
Have you ever said, “Someday I’ll write a story or a book?” Someday is today! Award-winning instructor Elaine Person will guide you toward achieving your writing goals. Open to people of all writing levels as your writing is unique to you. We write together and share by reading our assignments to each other to make your writing stronger. Listening to others helps us improve our writing too. With the use of prompts such as paintings, photographs, quotations, items, and more you will tap into your own creativity. Each week, we will write together and have positive critique. See your stories unfold. We will discuss a variety of literary techniques used to strengthen our stories. This class is for you, whether you write prose, poetry, lyrics, scripts, or other genres. Members $240 • Non-members $260
Instructor: Silvana Martins
Sun. June 23 | 1–4pm
Skill: All
WKF18
Studio 7
Come learn with me how to make a beautiful, luxurious book, with deckled edge pages, inside pockets and a ribbon closure, and bind it with a buttonhole stitch. No previous bookbinding experience necessary. Materials are provided, including a selection of handcrafted papers to cover your book.
Members $145 • Non-members $165
Instructor: David Cumbie
Fri: 10am–12pm Fri: 1–3pm
Skill: Intermediate & Advanced
SC225 8 Weeks
Studio 6A
Intermediate and advanced students are assisted with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor. Prereq: SC124
Members $265 • Non-members $285
Instructor: Dennis Hood
Sun: 4–6pm
Skill: Beginner
SC185
8 Weeks Foundry
Students will carve styrofoam using brushes and hot knives creating sculptural forms and learn how to apply cement creating a durable surface for indoor and outdoor art works. The sculptures will be finished using faux finishes, colorful dyes, and sealers.
Members $280 • Non-members $300
Instructor: David Cumbie
Sat.–Sun. July 20–21 | 10am–4pm
Skill: All
Professional sculptor, David Cumbie, guides students as they create life-size busts. Students learn techniques for capturing accurate proportions of the head and a variety of facial features during this intensive two-day workshop.
Members $275 • Non-members $295
Beginning Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Belinda Glennon
Tues: 10am–12pm
TD122 6 weeks Studio 4A
Learn to center, open and compress clay, and throw small cylinders on the potter’s wheel. Trimming, finishing, adding handles, feet and spouts make pieces ready to glaze and fire.
Members $190 • Non-members $210
Beginning Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Natalie Sansone
Mon: 7–9pm
Instructor: Jeff Rogers
Wed: 1–3pm
Thurs: 7–9pm
Instructor: Delila Smalley
Sat: 4–6pm
Sat: 7–9pm
Instructor: Abby Girand
Wed: 10am–12pm
Fri: 7–9pm
Sun: 4–6pm
Skill: Beginner
TD122 8 weeks Studio 4A
Learn to center, open and compress clay, and throw small cylinders on the potter’s wheel. Trimming, finishing, adding handles, feet and spouts make pieces ready to glaze and fire.
Members $250 • Non-members $270
Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Vadim Malkin
Tues: 4–6pm Tues: 7–9pm
Instructor: Jeff Rogers
Thurs: 1:30–3:30pm
Skill: Intermediate–Advanced
TD228 8 weeks Studio 4
Now that you’re comfortable with centering, let’s really explore forms and work on achieving some height through various forms including bowls, cups, vases, pitchers, and anything else your imagination can come up with. This class is ideal for anyone comfortable with centering up to an advanced level student. Prereq: TD122 or similar.
Members $260 • Non-members $280
Instructor: Belinda Glennon
Tues: 1–3pm
Skill: Beginner–Intermediate
Instructor: Belinda Glennon
Thurs: 6:30–8:30pm
Skill: Beginner
Curious about clay? Come get your hands dirty and get some answers as you experiment with basic forming methods, connections and attachments to create decorative and/or functional pottery by hand. Embellish with glaze for lasting treasures.
Members $190 • Non-members $210
Instructor: Vince Sansone
Mon: 1:30–3:30pm
Skill: All
Find your own voice in clay. We will design our own treasures and acquire handbuilding and finishing skills to make them. Explore pinch, coil, slab construction and add finishing and decorative elements to create your own unique pieces!
Members $250 • Non-members $270
Instructor: Eve Wildermuth Mon: 7–9pm
Skill: All TD172 8 Weeks Studio 4B
Dive into honoring the beauty of culture clay techniques from around the world. Emphasis will be on the building processes, form structure and decoration techniques that make the culture we are focusing on unique.
Members $250 • Non-members $270
Instructor: Missy Kimsey-Hickman
Fri: 10:30am–12:30pm
Skill: All
TD185 6 Weeks Studio 4A
Explore the potter’s wheel and create animated pots by altering thrown forms beyond round. Dart, pleat, fold, and facet! Just because it’s made on a wheel doesn’t mean it has to be round.
Members $190 • Non-members $210
8 Weeks Studio 4B
Archaeologists study ceramics to understand early civilizations. Create utilitarian or decorative pieces as past cultures did with clay slab, coil pinch pot and decorative techniques. Have fun making creative pieces inspired by the past that you can treasure for years to come.
Members $250 • Non-members $270
Instructor: Sarah Johnson
Sun: 10am–12pm
Skill: All
How do meditation and mud relate to one another? Decompress and feel refreshed for the week ahead. Class will start with a 5-minute guided meditation with clay. Learn handbuilding, stamp-making and underglaze layering techniques to create a series of vessels. You will leave feeling centered and inspired, ready to greet a new week.
Members $250 • Non-members $270
New! Tile-Making & Mosaics for Home & Garden
Instructor: Sarah Johnson
Sun: 1–3pm
Skill: All
TD143 8 Weeks Studio 4B
Learn basic tile-making skills such as relief, mosaics, and painted wall tiles, along with the techniques to keep your tiles flat and how to adhere and grout your work. Learn to plan and implement projects for homes and gardens, i.e. backsplashes, indoor/ outdoor murals, framed mirrors, wall hangings and garden stepping stones.
Members $250 • Non-members $270
Instructor: Belinda Glennon
Thurs: 10:30am–1pm
Skill: Intermediate
TD184 6 Weeks Studio 4B
Experiment with colored slips and clay, transfers and more to enhance the clay surface. Learn to layer techniques to create unique, narrative pottery. Prereq: TD122 or similar experience. Course is not suited for beginners.
Members $235 • Non-members $255
Instructor: Rob Reedy
Wed: 10:30am–12:30pm
Skill: Intermediate
TD231 8 Weeks Studio 4B
A design problem is given for the term, with an emphasis on one or two design elements. Design discussions and the finished pieces are a part of each class. If a base for the piece is needed, that also is part of the discussion. Prereq: TD122, TD135 or similar. Members $260 • Non-members $280
Instructor: Eve Wildermuth
Fri: 6:30–8:30pm
Skill: All
TD188
8 Weeks
Studio 4B
Express yourself through clay! Come share a time of whimsey and creativity! Everyone is welcome. Members $250 • Non-members $270
Instructor: Rob Reedy
Tues: 10:30am–12:30pm
Skill: All
TD197
8 Weeks
Studio 4B
Explore your creativity while focusing on functional serving ware through a variety of hand-building processes. Students of all levels will learn and explore new skills and techniques and how to apply the visual elements and principles of design to create serving vessels of their own design and imagination. We will end with a dinner party extravaganza using the serving vessels created in class.
Members $250 • Non-members $270
Instructor: Jeff Rogers
Wed: 7–9pm
Skill: Advanced
TD324
8 Weeks
Studio 4A
A more informal, guided independent study time with a focus on fun and togetherness, space to stretch out on ideas and projects with teacher and community support. Come with goals, ideas and a joyful heart, ready for learning, sharing, music and some laughs. Prereq: TD122, TD135 or similar experience. Course is not suited for beginners. Members $270 • Non-members $290
Instructor: John Baker
Mon: 7–9pm
Skill: Beginner
PH168
8 Weeks
Studio 5
Explore the timeless beauty of traditional, film-based black-and-white photography, including image selection, exposure, and processing your own film and prints in Crealdé’s wet darkroom. Explore basic camera controls and formats, film types, hands-on field trips, weekly assignments, print reviews and lots of fun time in the darkroom. Designed for those new to film photography and those who want to reconnect with this creative art form. Tuition includes lab fee, chemistry, and free loaner cameras. Prereq: Knowledge of basic camera controls and functions.
Members $270 • Non-members $290
Instructor: John Baker
Tues: 7–9pm
Skill: Beginner/Intermediate
Learn the art & techniques of digital photography with SLR cameras, smartphones and post- processing methods.
Digital Photography I
Instructor: Jon Manchester
Thurs: 7–9pm
Instructor: Charles Hodges
Fri: 10am–12pm
Skill: All
PH147
8 Weeks
Studio 3
In-depth exploration of various photographic topics relevant to digital or film, color or b&w photography.
Street Photography
Instructor: Charles Hodges
Thurs: 10am–12pm
Skill: Intermediate
Build a strong photographic foundation and make better images by understanding exposure, metering, focus, basic composition, file formats, depth of field. Handson demos, assignments, and image reviews reinforce concepts and their artistic impact on the final image. SLR or mirrorless cameras recommended. The instructor can give specific camera suggestions. Members $245 • Non-members $265
Digital Photography II
Instructor: Charles Hodges
Tues: 7–9pm
Skill: All
PH292
8 Weeks
Studio 3
Through in-depth assignments and image reviews, students more deeply explore composition, lighting, lenses and flash photography. A field trip on the 5th Saturday will further develop skills. Demos include basic processing, printing methods, and preparing photos for online presentation. Prereq: PH147 or similar exp.
Members $255 • Non-members $275
Photoshop & Lightroom
Instructor: Jon Manchester
Wed: 7–9pm
Skill: Intermediate
PH181 6 Weeks Studio 5
An intro and continued study in medium format b&w photography with the Plastic Holga Lomography Camera, which has earned a worldwide cult following! Its low-cost build and simple lens often yield quirky images with vignetting, blur, light leaks, and other distortions. Explore image selection, editing, exposure, processing and darkroom printing. Reconnect with film through a field trip, homework and print reviews.
Members $210 • Non-members $230
Black & White Film II: Fine-Tuning Your Film & Print Skills
Instructor: Peter Schreyer
Thurs: 7–9pm
Skill: Intermediate
PH291 8 Weeks Heritage Center
Learn new ways to observe our daily environment, and link the mind’s eye to the critical moment through street photography. Explore tools and creative thought processes to create dynamic images, capturing “the decisive moment,” as Henri Cartier-Bresson put it. Includes field trips, shooting assignments and a research assignment. Covers film and digital workflow. Reading and music selections will inspire creativity. Opt to work in teams or on your own. The instructor will share historic photographs. Prereq: PH147 or PH168.
Members $250 • Non-members $270
PH258
8 Weeks Heritage Center & Zoom
This hybrid class covers image processing basics with the most popular enhancement tools. Explore a workflow that combines the best tools of Lightroom, Photoshop and Epson inkjet printers to create visually pleasing photos. Learn basics of image enhancement, effective file archival & metadata, image prep for online publishing, and printing. Prereq: PH147 or similar exp. Members $260 • Non-members $280
Smartphone Videomaking I
Instructor: Eric Matyas
Mon: 6–9pm
Skill: Beginner
PH182 6 Weeks
Studio 3
Learn the basics of visual storytelling using your smartphone or iPhone’s video camera: dynamic shots and angles, creating excitement through movement, the magic of editing, and so much more!
Members $270 • Non-members $290
PH239
8 Weeks Studio 5
Sharpen your black-and-white vision of the world surrounding you in this intermediate level course with more assignments, field trips, supervised time in the darkroom, and print reviews. Learn more about grain and contrast control, film speed manipulation and the relationship between camera exposure, film development and final print. Includes print reviews, a night photography field trip, and darkroom demos. Tuition includes lab fee, chemistry, and loaner cameras. Prereq: PH168 or similar exp.
Members $280 • Non-members $300
Unless otherwise noted, all workshops are open to digital & film photographers. Withdrawal deadline is 7 days prior to the workshop.
New! Photographing Your Art
Instructor: Chris Casler
Fri. July 20 | 7–9pm Sat. July 21 | 10am–4pm
Skill: Intermediate
WKPH101
Studio 3
In this workshop, artists learn how to make highresolution, properly color-corrected photographs of their art. High quality digital photographs of two- and three-dimensional art is essential for artists submitting art for exhibition, publication, and sales. This hands-on workshop will provide lighting and art to photograph. Students may also bring their own artworks to photograph.
Members $225 • Non-members $245
Beginning Watercolor
Instructor: Glen Ward
Wed: 6–8pm
Instructor: Julie Nieves
Fri: 1–3pm
Skill: Beginner
PD104 8 Weeks Studio 1A
Studio 1B
Let’s get started! Watercolor is a wonderfully mysterious medium. Students will explore watercolor techniques, color mixing, and learn the value of using a limited palette to gain skills and confidence needed to get them on their watercolor journey.
Members $250 • Non-members $270
Beginning Acrylics
Instructor: David Hunter
Wed: 6:30–8:30pm
Skill: Beginner
PD149 8 Weeks Studio 1B
Explore the methods, materials, and tools involved with acrylic painting. Learn techniques used to produce a finished acrylic painting, from rough sketch to final finishing touches, including the use of various brushes, palette knives, canvases, clay boards, and final coating to protect the finished image.
Members $250 • Non-members $270
Travel the Florida Backroads
To Historic Places: St. Augustine
Instructor: Peter Schreyer
Field session: Sat. July 13 | 8am–6pm
Photo Review: Wed. July 24 | 5–6pm | Studio 5
Skill: All
Discover hidden architectural and cultural treasures in America’s oldest city, including lesser-known historic sites and neighborhoods, during an extensive city walk. On the way, we will travel on Volusia County’s Scenic Loop along the Halifax River. The day will culminate with a waterfront dusk photography session. In 2015, the instructor directed the St. Augustine at 450 documentary photography project, which became an official exhibition of the city’s celebration year. Tuition includes admission and lunch. Special notes: Meet at Crealdé parking lot for departure. Must be able to walk comfortably on uneven city streets for 3 miles. Due to the summer heat, there will be several indoor photo shoots. Optional: Extend your experience and book a room at one of the historic district hotels or at the affordable beachside Magic Motel (904-342-5263).
Members $150 • Non-members $170
Oil Painting I
Instructor: Beth Pendleton
Sun: 2–5pm
Skill: Beginner
PD157 6 Weeks Studio 1A
Explore basic alla prima (direct) oil painting methods. Learn paint application, brushwork, and color mixing using a split-primary palette. Finish one still life study per week and explore methods to render glass, ceramic, metal, and organic objects. Learn to see and copy color value and intensity changes. There will be demos and discussions on methods, materials and supplies.
Members $275 • Non-members $295
Instructor: Glen Ward Sat.–Sun. June 15–16 | 10am–4pm
Skill: All
Capture the exciting essence of using the first artistic medium in human history. Discover your hidden ability to create beautiful seascapes and coastal scenery in oil and soft pastels. Get ready to embark into the wonderful world of pastels while having fun learning unique techniques!
Members $220 • Non-members $240
New! Exploring Oil and Cold Wax
Instructor: Diane Stapleton
Sat. August 10 | 10am–4pm
Skill: Intermediate
WKP130
Studio 1A
Oil and cold wax medium are beautifully suited for creating color and texture that transforms from subtle to bold. Discover the versatile methods that can be applied when painting with oil and cold wax. Through demos and discussions, you will then be set free to explore and discover on your own.
Members $145 • Non-members $165
Cruet with Rice Grain Bowl, Oil, by Faculty Artist Beth Pendleton
Intro to Drawing & Painting
Instructor: Glen Ward
Mon: 6–8pm
Skill: Beginner PD102
8 Weeks Studio 1B
Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Sample various drawing and painting techniques using different media, including watercolors, acrylics, and oils. Most supplies are provided.
Members $260 • Non-members $280
Instructor: Deborah Umphrey
Fri: 10am–12pm
Skill: Beginner PD103
8 Weeks Studio 1A
Develop skills for measuring proportions and angles, drawing tones to show light and volume, perspective, and composition. The goal is to learn techniques to draw realistically and develop perceptual awareness.
Members $250 • Non-members $270
Urban Sketching: Tips and Techniques
Instructor: Thomas Thorspecken
Sun: 9:30am–12:30pm
Instructor: Fabiola Hansen
Thurs: 6–9pm
Skill: Beginner
Learn how to use the first artistic medium in the history of man while discovering your hidden ability to create beautiful works of art with confidence. Create vibrant masterpieces while expanding your knowledge with a new medium.
Members $280 • Non-members $300
Instructor: Andrew Grant
Tues: 7–9:30pm
Skill: Intermediate
Explore figurative drawing with quick gesture studies and longer sustained poses. Draw from the live figure, with an emphasis on anatomy and proportion and the expressive use of materials. Prereq: PD103 or similar experience.
6 Weeks Studio 1B
Skill: Intermediate PD263
Learn to sketch from subject to the environment. Classroom sessions will focus on sketching clothed models and progress towards sketching the model and classroom environment. Learn to incorporate storytelling into your sketches in location sessions. Trips to local venues will challenge you to use your sketchbook the way a photojournalist uses a camera. The goal is to produce finished sketches using pencil, pen, and watercolor within two hours. Prereq: PD102, PD103 or similar experience.
Members $280 • Non-members $300
Instructor: Patti Shistle
Fri: 9am–12pm
Skill: Intermediate–Advanced PD255
6 Weeks Studio 1B It’s all about the finish! Students are challenged to bring unfinished paintings to the next level, and then begin a new landscape, still life, or portrait. There will be a chance to experience painting en plein air on the beautiful campus. Receive one-on-one attention with demonstrations throughout the term. Study of the contrasts of values, colors, and brushwork along with the importance of composition will be explored and demonstrated. Get your frames ready! Pre-req: PD149, PD157, or similar experience.
Members $280 • Non-members $300
Members $265 • Non-members $285
Instructor: Joseph Mattus
Thurs: 6:30–8:30pm
Skill: All
PD160 8 Weeks Studio 1A
Create vibrant drawings with full value range using charcoal/graphite. Starting with a block-in sketch then learn the principles of form modeling to create a look of realism and three dimensionalities. Students can work from still life set-ups or can choose to draw their own subjects.
Members $250 • Non-members $270
Open Studio offers Central Florida artists of all levels the opportunity to draw from a live model in a professional & safe environment.
Policies
• For Crealdé members 18+ years old.
• Fee: $15 per session paid in advance.
• Number of participants limited.
• No walk-in registrations or payments will be accepted at the door.
• No instruction provided, but monitor is present.
• No photography allowed.
• Crealdé membership required.
• Pre-registration & advance payment taken Mon–Thurs for the following Fri & Sun sessions.
• A signed Open Studio Policies & Etiquette Form required and can be found on crealde.org
Open Studio: Figure
Studio Monitor: Yasmin Fakhoury Friday | 1-3:30 pm | Studio 1A
Work in any medium from a live model who holds one pose the entire session.
Open Studio: Life Drawing
Studio Monitor: Nicholas Schulman Sunday | 10 am-12:30 pm | Studio 1A
Work from a live model. The session begins with quick gestures, moving to longer poses.
Fantasy Beach, Pastel by Faculty Artist Glen Ward by Faculty Artist Patti Shistle
The Jessie Brock Community Center
Four blocks from Winter Garden’s historic downtown district 310 N. Dillard St. Winter Garden, FL, 34787
Winter Garden Residents Receive Crealdé Member Discounts!
First-time students call the Crealdé main office, 407-671-1886 before registering to receive your Resident Member discount.
NOTE TO PARENTS: In order to encourage free, creative expression and peer interaction in the class, parents are asked to wait outside the classroom. All of our Youth Instructors are professional artists and have been fingerprinted and background checked per Department of Children and Families. With parental permission and a signed waiver, self-motivated young adults ages 16–17 are welcome to enroll in adult classes.
Intro to Drawing & Painting
Instructor: Cathy Hempel
Thurs: 6–8pm
Skill: Beginner–Intermediate
WG/PD102 8 Weeks
Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Sample various drawing and painting techniques using different media, including watercolors, acrylics, and oils. Most supplies are provided.
Members/WG Residents $260
Non-members $280
Painting & Drawing I (Ages 8–12)
Instructor: Mike Goodge
Sat: 9–10:30am
Intro to Oil Painting
Instructor: Cathy Hempel
Wed: 6–8pm
Skill: Beginner-Intermediate
WG/PD119 8 Weeks
Learn basic techniques and methods used in a representational oil painting by developing skills of observing, rendering, color matching, and applying paint through practice. Demos and discussions will emphasize the importance of composition, shapes, edges, brushwork, and ways to manipulate the value and intensity of color.
Members/WG Residents $250
Non-members $270
WG/YAP202 6 Weeks
Learn the fundamentals of art-making and discover how to see as an artist. Create with a variety of painting and drawing media and explore new techniques to enhance your artistic skills!
Members/WG Residents $145 Non-members $165
Pint Size Picassos (Ages 4–8)
Instructor: Mike Goodge
Sat: 11am–12pm
WG/YAP101 6 Weeks
Like to draw and paint? Explore many ways to make art using pastels, paints, watercolors and other materials. A fun intro experience for fledgling artists.
Members/WG Residents $125 Non-members $145
Functional Pottery
Instructor: Camille Castronovo
Tues: 6–8pm
Skill: All
WG/TD137 6 Weeks
Jars, jugs, platters, and bowls! Explore form and surface decorations, as you create potter vessels to gather, store and present food. Suitable for all levels. Hand builders and wheel throwers are welcome!
Members/WG Residents $190
Non-members $210
Artistic Enrichment
Join us and support our mission founded on the idea that art is for everyone, and everyone has a story worth telling. Your membership helps us serve our shared community — not only by keeping classes and workshops affordable, but also supporting scholarships, free educational exhibitions, public art and outreach programs for special populations.
It is easy to join! Individual membership is only $40 per year, or $65 for an entire household! Membership levels at $100 and above earn additional benefits. You can join at crealde.org or call our office at 407.671.1886. Your membership benefits begin immediately, and you can become a member anytime, even if you are not taking a class.
Thank you for supporting the arts in Central Florida — it is a great thing to do!