Parkside Classes - Partner Classes

Parkside Art Classes

Ongoing

Ages: 0-5 - Art Based Socialization Playgroups in Partnership with Antrim County Early Childhood Groups.

2nd Wednesday of the month. FREE. Ages 0-5. 10 am - 11 am. No registration required.

March

Adult Class: Painting Fundamentals and Materials

 

Instructor: Peter Balestrieri 

4 Monday Mornings, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.  
March 12, 19, April 10, 17 (2 Weeks off in middle due to local school's spring break)
Ages: Adult Class   

 An introductory, engaging approach to oil and watercolor painting, which includes:

*Stretcher and panel support construction 
*Stretching of canvas, rag and/or mulberry paper 
*Sizing with glue or gesso 
*Preparing canvas and/or paper 
*Grinding and mixing with oil mediums and dry color pigment
*Explanation of various varnishes and oils for their pictoral effects and drying time
*Transparent glazing and opaque impasto technique to render value and textural effects 
*Under-painting technique with drawing design and composition planning for final painting 

FEE: $150  Materials included, talent and interest supplied by the student. 

Contact Parkside Arts Council to register - 231-676-2476 or email info@parksidearts.org. You can also register online at the paypal link below or on our website at: www.parksidearts.org/classes.html

Painting Fundamentals Online Paypal Registration:

 

Intro to Acrylics I

Mary Guntzviller Instructor
(2) Tuesdays - March 13 & 20, 2012  6:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: $75  (Materials Included)
This is a two-class intro to painting with acrylic. Students will experiment with acrylic’s transparent & opaque properties. We will be creating layers, spraying, dropping & allowing the paint to run.  Wear old clothes. It will be a fun, no pressure class. Student grade materials provided for use. Bring humor.

Intro to Acrylics II

Mary Guntzviller Instructor
(2) Tuesdays – April 10 & 17, 2012  6:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: $75  (Materials Included)
This is a two-class intro to painting with acrylic. Students will experiment with acrylic’s transparent & opaque properties. We will be creating layers, spraying, dropping & allowing the paint to run.  Wear old clothes. It will be a fun, no pressure class. Student grade materials provided for use. Bring humor.

Intro to Watercolor I

Mary Guntzviller Instructor
(2) Thursdays, March 15 & 22, 2012  6:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: $75  (Materials Included)
This is a two-class introduction to watercolor. Techniques such as wet on wet, dry brush, splatter and many more will be demonstrated. Student grade materials provided for use. Wear old clothes. This is a fun, no pressure class. Bring humor.

Intro to Watercolor II

Mary Guntzviller Instructor
(2) Thursdays, April 12 & 19, 2012  6:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: $75  (Materials Included)
This is a two-class introduction to watercolor. Techniques such as wet on wet, dry brush, splatter and many more will be demonstrated. Student grade materials provided for use. Wear old clothes. This is a fun, no pressure class. Bring humor.

YOUTH CLASSES:

Kids Art Class

Gary Juliano, Instructor
(4) Saturdays, March 3, 10, 17 & 24 – 12:30 m – 2:00 pm
Ages: 8-12
Cost: $40 (materials included)
Intro to Art: Students will be creating four different projects during this introduction to art four week class taught by local artist Mary Ellen Murphy. Students must come prepared for fun, creativity and a little bit of messiness. Space is limited.

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Clay for Kids Class

Melissa Zelenak, Instructor
(4) Saturdays, March 3, 10, 17 & 24 -  10:00 – 12:00
Ages: TBA
Cost: $80 (Materials Included)

Details coming soon!

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PAC Partner Classes:

All About Aromatherapy Workshop

Melissa Zelenak, Instructor
(1) Saturday, February 4th  or February 11th, 2pm-3:30pm
$11 includes worksheets, brochures and oil sample of your choice, sample oils will also be available for sale after the workshop .
Learn the history of essential oils, how to use them for your personal healthcare, how to use them in your home and how to use them for your pets.  Discover different kinds of oils and how they’re made and have fun creating your own simple blend to take home.
Please call Melissa to reserve your space at 231-350-1778 or email MelissaZ@torchlake.com

Senior Yoga - w/ Heidi Dietrich, E-RYT  

(4) Tuesday Afternoons @ 2:00 pm  
February 7, 14, 21 & 28.  
Gentle session including poses on the floor, standing poses and some poses using chairs. Breathing exercises, laughing yoga and relaxation.   
Cost: $30/ person (for all 4 weeks) or $8 drop in rate.  
Bring a mat or mats available to rent for $1   
To register:
Heidi Dietrich, E-RYT
CharlevoixYoga.com
DharmaGraceYoga.com
231.373.6033

Yoga for Relaxation - w/ Daryl Busch  (Certified 500 level Yoga Alliance teacher)

3 Thursday Afternoons @ 12:00 pm  

Dates to be Announced

Explore yoga to relax, activate your energy level, calm your emotional state, and to create a physical state of being.   

BRING:

2 small pillows

a sticky mat

2 firm blankets

a long strap or belt

Wear: comfortable clothes

Do not eat 2 hours before class.  

Order sticky mats, blocks & straps at www.huggermugger.com

Cost: $30/ person (for 3 weeks)     

To register:   

Call Daryl Busch at 231-587-8954 or 231-564-0010 

dallisonbusch@gmail.com                

More classes being scheduled- check back soon!