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our personal connections and discuss our observations. All that’s needed is your time and attention. Volume 1 and 2 of this course cover different material. You don’t need to attend volume 1 to attend volume 2. The final class is held on site at the Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington.
FINE ARTS ABSTRACT ART WORKSHOP: INTERMEDIATE*** UD OLLI Online (B201–06) Tuesday 9–10:15 a.m. 2/6/2024–4/23/2024 Instructors: Eric Sallee, Rolf Eriksen Number of class sessions: 11 • Class limit: 30 Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on) Prerequisite: Skills in artistic medium intending to use Class format revolves around biweekly assignments on themes such as “still life,” “landscape,” “movement,” etc. Slideshow presentation illustrates examples from famous and lesser-known artists that students can use as inspiration for their work. The following week, work by individual students is presented and discussed, which can be highly participatory. Students are provided with positive comments and suggestions by their peers to improve upon their work.
ACRYLIC PAINTING MADE SIMPLE* Arsht Hall, Wilmington (B202–01) Tuesday 12:45–3:30 p.m. 2/6/2024–5/7/2024 Instructors: Katherine Kelk, Patti Morse Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 20 Course format: Lecture, Active (Hands-on) This course gives those with little experience in acrylics or painting the opportunity to explore painting with acrylics. Step-by-step demonstrations and instruction of a painting each week, with support and assistance to the class as needed. Discussions about materials, brushstrokes, basic techniques, color theory basics, composition and textural techniques applicable to acrylic paints.
ADVANCED WOODWORKING USING HAND TOOLS Trinity Faith Education Building, Lewes (B204–01) Monday 12:30–3:30 p.m. 2/5/2024–4/22/2024 Instructors: Joe DeFeo, Ben Calamia Number of class sessions: 11 • Class limit: 6
Course format: Active (Hands-on) Additional fee: $15 fee for supplies/lumber This course teaches advanced woodworking techniques and builds on the basic woodworking course. The basic course is not a prerequisite, but some woodworking skills are required. The course includes how to hand-cut rabbets, dados and grooves, box joints, dovetails, mortise and tenons and more. There are 11, three-hour classes. Each class consists of a 30–minute lecture followed by 2.5 hours of shop time. Please note additional fee mentioned above.
ART OF COLLAGE* Trinity Faith Education Building, Lewes (B264–01) Monday 12:30–3:15 p.m. 2/5/2024–4/22/2024 Instructors: Mary Kate McKinley, April Wiaczek Number of class sessions: 11 • Class limit: 12 Course format: Discussion, Active (Hands-on) Collage is an art form using paper, glue, paint and found objects in new ways. This course is exploratory and includes printmaking and painting techniques. The curriculum varies each semester due to the multitude of ways to create collages. All levels of experience are welcome!
ARTISTS’ OPEN WORKSHOP Arsht Hall, Wilmington (B205–01) Thursday 12:45–2:45 p.m. 2/8/2024–5/9/2024 Instructor: Dot Owens-Davis Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 22 Course format: Active (Hands-on) Art workshop in any medium. No instruction, but help if needed. A time to paint, relax and hang out with art friends.
BASKET WEAVING FOR BEGINNERS Trinity Faith Education Building, Lewes (B284–01) Wednesday 1–3:30 p.m. 2/7/2024–3/6/2024 Instructors: Karen Schaub, Harriett Smith, Maurice McGrath Number of class sessions: 5 • Class limit: 10 Course format: Active (Hands-on) Additional fee: Materials This course offers opportunities for students to learn the art of basket weaving. New weavers begin with a simple basket that includes many of the basic weaving skills found in most baskets. Supplies (reeds, sea grass, base, handles, stain and tools) are provided to the weavers at cost. Once the first basket is complete, instructors help students pick a second basket to create. Students should finish two baskets during the five-week period.
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