Autumn Art! Ages 3-5
Create fun fall artwork as seen in such stories – It’s Fall by Linda Glaser and Autumn Orange (Know Your Colors) by Christianne C. Jones. Media include clay, tempera, and watercolor.

Instructor: Sheila Cape
Dates: September 30, October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18 (6 Tuesdays)
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Place: Chrysler Corporation Classroom
Fees: $40 members/$50 non-members

Clayworks: Ages 3-5
‘Squish, squash, pinch, and pull’–explore the use of clay to create animal sculptures and vessels.

Instructor: S. Renee Prasil
Dates: October 1, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12 (6 Wednesdays)
Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Place: Chrysler Corporation Classroom
Fees: $40 members/$50 non-members

Draw, Paint & Create! Ages 3-5
Learn about a variety of materials from clay to paint to create mixed media artwork through such tales as In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming and Philippe in Monet’s Garden by Lisa Jobe Carmack.

Instructor: Kristy Jane From-Brown
Dates: October 2, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13 (6 Thursdays)
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Place: Chrysler Corporation Classroom
Fees: $40 members/$50 non-members

Incredible Animals! Ages 3-5
Discover a menagerie of animals–giraffe, bear, lion, and more–as we learn about animals in art through the tale Animals, Animals by Eric Carle.

Instructor: Sheila Cape
Dates: October 3, 17, 31, November 7, 14 (5 Fridays)
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Place: Chrysler Corporation Classroom
Fees: $35 members/$45 non-members

Drawing–Nature in Art!
Students learn about different drawing techniques and tools to create still life, landscape, and abstract compositions using graphite, colored pencil, and oil pastel.

Class I: Grades K-2
Instructor: Sheila Cape
Dates: September 30, October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18 (6 Tuesdays)
Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
Place: Chrysler Corporation Classroom
Fees: $55 members/$65 non-members

Class II: Grades 3-5
Instructor: Lenore Corey
Dates: September 30, October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18 (6 Tuesdays)
Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
Place: Colonial Bank Classroom
Fees: $55 members/$65 non-members

Clay Explorations: Grades K-4
Create a variety of clay vessels and sculptures. We’ll glaze our pieces, too!

Instructor: Sheila Cape
Dates: October 1, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12 (6 Wednesdays)
Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
Place: Colonial Bank Classroom
Fees: $55 members/$65 non-members

Mixed Media Fun! Grades K-4
Can’t just pick one art medium? Create various artwork using paint, collage, clay, printmaking, and other art media.

Instructor: Lenore Corey
Dates: October 2, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13 (6 Thursdays)
Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
Place: Chrysler Corporation Classroom
Fees: $55 members/$65 non-members

Ceramics: Ages 10-13
Explore pinch, coil, slab construction and basic glazing methods. Wheel throwing techniques introduced. Space is limited to 10 students.

Instructor: Rosie Dumoulin
Dates: October 2, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13 (6 Thursdays)
Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
Place: Colonial Bank Classroom
Fees: $55 members/$65 non-members

Studio Art Adventures: Amazing Animals! , Grades K-5
Inspired by Looking at the Collection: Buccellati Highlights exhibition of silver animals, students produce in relief with tooling foil a silver-like animal (bear, lion or rabbit) sculpture.

Instructor: Sheila Cape
Date: September 20 (Saturday)
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Place: Chrysler Corporation Classroom
Fees: $15 members/$25 non-members

Studio Art Adventures: Artscapes! Grades K-5
Inspired by Encounters: Lilian Garcia-Roig exhibition, students create their own landscape painting on canvas.

Instructor: S. Renee Prasil
Date: October 4 (Saturday)
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Place: Colonial Bank Classroom
Fees: $15 members/$25 non-members

Studio Art Adventures: “Royal YOU!” Grades K-5
Inspired by When They Were Young: Aristocratic Children in European Portraiture exhibition, students paint a self-portrait as a princess or prince on a canvas panel.

Instructor: S. Renee Prasil
Date: November 22 (Saturday)
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Place: Chrysler Corporation Classroom
Fees: $15 members/$25 non-members

Art Trek–– Drawing
In its 13th year, the art program introduces drawing media (gel colored pencil, marker and oil pastel), techniques, and subject matter into the homeschool curriculum. Winter Painting Session for Homeschooled classes will be offered in January and February 2009. Space is limited to 15 students per class. All New Projects!

Class I: Ages 5-8
Instructor: Anna Sue Courtney
Dates: October 2, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13 (6 Thursdays)
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Place: Colonial Bank Classroom
Fees: $45 per student

Class II: Ages 9-13
Instructor: Anna Sue Courtney
Dates: September 30, October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18 (6 Tuesdays)
Time: 10:30 a.m-.12 p.m.
Place: Colonial Bank Classroom
Fees: $45 per student

Oil Painting
Learn various techniques of oil painting and elements of color theory, and composition to create still life masterpieces. For beginners and experienced students. Space is limited to 10 students.

Instructor: Gayle Power
Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (5 Wednesdays)
Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Place: Chrysler Corporation Classroom
Fees: $85 members/$95 non-members*

Painterly Landscapes
Explore the landscape composition in oils to render correct perspective, proportion, value, and color. Also learn how to prepare canvases. For beginners and experienced students. Space is limited to 10 students.

Instructor: Robert Bean
Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6 (6 Thursdays)
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Place: Chrysler Corporation Classroom
Fees: $70 members/$80 non-members*

Ceramics: Handbuilding & Potter’s Wheel
Explore various handbuilding– coil and slab construction, wheel throwing techniques, and glazing methods. Materials included. All levels. Space is limited to 8 students.

Instructor:  Greg Datcher
Dates: October 2, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20 (7 Thursdays)
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Place: Colonial Bank Classroom
Fees: $120 members/$130 non-members (includes clay, firing, & glazes)

Face-to-Face: Exploring the Portrait
Color mixing and achieving likeness are the primary emphases in this class. Students learn about tonal values and forms to complete a portrait. Choose from pastel, oil, or watercolor. All levels. Space is limited to 10 students.

Instructor: Linda Ruhl
Dates:  October 3, 10, 17, 31, November 7, 14 (6 Fridays)
Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Place: Colonial Bank Classroom
Fees: $90 members/$100 non-members* (includes model fees)

FULL! Hand-painted Floor Cloths
Create your own decorative floor cover for the foyer, family room, or kitchen. Students explore still life imagery. Materials included. All levels. Space is limited to 8 students.

Instructor: S. Renee Prasil
Dates:  August 9, 16, 23 (Saturdays)
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Place: Colonial Bank Classroom
Fees: $60 members/$70 non-members

Plein Air Oil Painting Techniques
Students learn about oil painting techniques to paint en plein air (French term “open air”). The instructor will demonstrate landscape techniques and aspects of painting outdoors. Then, students proceed outside to render impressions of Big Spring International Park. For beginners and experienced students. Space is limited to 8 students.

Instructor: Gayle Power
Dates:  August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17 (Wednesdays)
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Place: Chrysler Corporation Classroom
Fees: $70 members/$80 non-members*

Eye of the Artist: Approaches in Critiquing Paintings
Are you interested in feedback about your own work? Join us for this unique opportunity with Robert Bean, Associate Professor, Fine Arts Department, Alabama A&M University, for an insightful and supportive individual and group critique. Discuss how composition, formal elements, and technique work within your own painting. Students should bring two paintings and/or drawings in any medium. All levels. Space is limited to 10 students.

Date:  October 4 (Saturday)
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Place: Chrysler Corporation Classroom
Fees: $25 members/$35 non-members

Mixed Media Painting
Explore color theory, elements of design, composition, and techniques in layering mixed media and collage. Materials provided. All levels. Space is limited to 10 students.

Instructor: S. Renee Prasil
Date: October 11 (Saturday)
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (hour lunch break/bring a sack lunch)
Place: Chrysler Corporation Classroom
Fees: $55 members/$65 non-members

Wire & Bead Jewelry
This class explores the art of wire shaping to create delightful earrings, bracelets, and necklaces with various beads and stones. Materials included. All levels. Space is limited to 8 students.

Instructor: Kimberly Hart
Date: November 1 (Saturday)
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (one hour lunch break/bring a sack lunch)
Place: Chrysler Corporation Classroom
Fees: $40 members/$50 non-members

Stained Glass Boxes
In the class, glass will be cut, fitted, copper foiled, soldered, and finished to create at 4”x4” or larger top-hinged boxes. Materials included. All levels. Space is limited to 8 students.

Instructor: Melinda Ortner
Dates: November 1, 8, 15 (3 Saturdays)
Time: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Place: Colonial Bank Classroom
Fees: $100 members/$110 non-members

Creative Clay Platters
Learn about handbuilding techniques to create an artful platter. Red and white clay bodies are combined along with varied textural qualities and sgraffito methods. Materials included. All levels. Space is limited to 8 students.

Instructor: S. Renee Prasil
Dates: November 8, 15 (2 Saturdays)
Time: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Place: Chrysler Corporation Classroom
Fees: $75 members/$85 non-members

Holiday Stained Glass Ornaments
Create holiday stained glass ornaments (Christmas tree, angel, and more) by learning about glass-cutting, copper-foiling, soldering, and construction. Materials included. All levels. Space is limited to 8 students.

Instructor: Melinda Ortner
Date: November 22 (Saturday)
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (one hour lunch break/bring a sack lunch)
Place: Colonial Bank Classroom
Fees: $60 members/$70 non-members

Robert Bean: B.F.A. from Mississippi State University and M.F.A. from Louisiana State University. Artist and Associate Professor at Alabama A&M University in the Fine Arts Department. Before moving to Huntsville, Mr. Bean taught classes in figure painting and drawing at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. Taught classes in drawing, painting, and two-dimensional design. His works have been in group and solo exhibitions.

Kristy Jane From-Brown: B.F.A. from University of South Alabama. Elementary and secondary art instructor at the Huntsville Museum of Art’s Museum Academy for the past eight years. She works in all media painting, drawing, printmaking, and ceramics. Her emphasis is on printmaking techniques. Has displayed works in several group and solo exhibitions. Served as the Gallery Administrator for the University of Alabama Department of Art and Art History.

Sheila Cape: B.S. in Art Education from Auburn University and work in Special Education from University of Alabama. Attended graduate studies in art at Troy State University. Elementary and secondary art instructor at the Huntsville Museum of Art’s Museum Academy, Museum docent and outreach program volunteer.

Lenore Corey: B.A. in Art from Athens State College and M.A. in Art Education from Alabama A&M University. Former art teacher with the Decatur City and Huntsville City Schools. Currently teaching private drawing and painting lessons to children and adults. Her artwork has been exhibited in the student art galleries at Alabama A&M University, Athens State College, and Calhoun Community College, and other juried art exhibitions.

Anna Sue Courtney: Attended East Stroudsburg State College in Pennsylvania majoring in visual and performance arts. Coordinated interdisciplinary collaborations at her studio as well as for museums, community centers, schools, universities, and other indoor and outdoor venues. Her puppet company, Squeaking Tribe, is located in downtown Huntsville. She is a part-time puppeteer for the nationally syndicated Kids on the Block Troupe of Educational Puppets; a member of the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA and Puppeteers of America. Taught the Museum’s Art for Homeschooled Students Program and other preschool, elementary, and secondary grade level art classes.

Greg Datcher: Artist and instructor in ceramics. Taught at The Studio in Huntsville. Attended Alabama A&M University, majoring in fine arts. Works in all clay forms from handbuilding to wheel throwing techniques with sculptural qualities.

Rosie Dumoulin: B.S. in Art Education from Florida State University. Currently Middle and Upper School art teacher at Randolph School. Taught art in the public schools systems of Florida, Virginia and Alabama for 17 years. Also taught art at the Huntsville Art League, in addition to teaching professional development for several state and national art education organizations. Member of the National Art Education Association and the Alabama Art Education Association.

Kimberly Hart: B.A. in Studio Arts and Art History from University of Alabama in Huntsville. Currently Museum Academy Assistant and art instructor for the past three years at Greengate School in Huntsville. Received scholarships to attend workshops at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN and Penland School of Crafts in Asheville, NC.

Melinda Ortner: Over nine years experience in stained glass. Ortner specializes in lamps, windows, mosaic garden stones, repairs and a variety of unique home décor. She has spent the past five years as an Instructor for Daimler-Chrysler Training Center, Kids Camp, The Studio and Hobby Lobby. Her instruction reflects her great passion for glass.

Gayle Power: Artist and instructor in painting. Artist signature: Herman Gayle. Both formal and informal instruction from Athens State University, Calhoun Community College, University of Alabama in Huntsville and in private study, and served as the art director of a private school. As a Southern impressionist artist, Power has exhibited in galleries in Gatlinburg and Fayetteville, TN; Huntsville and Decatur, AL; has work in private collections across the United States and around the world; and now exhibits her paintings in galleries in Charleston, SC, Atlanta, GA, and Athens, AL.

S. Renee Prasil: Art instructor of all ages and abilities at the Art Ministry at Whitesburg Baptist Center, after school art program at the Hampton Cove Elementary School (Huntsville City Schools), Huntsville Art League (HAL), and Huntsville Museum of Art. Her art ranges from murals, portraits, clay vessels, handmade tiles, and sculptures all media. Selected as the 2005 Panoply Arts Festival Poster Artist.

Linda Ruhl: B.S. in Fine Art and Design from Arkansas Tech University. Her commissioned portraits are in private collections throughout the country. She is a member of the Portrait Society of America and the American Watercolor Society. In September 2005 and October 2006, she conducted a weeklong Master Class-Portraits in watercolor, pastel, and charcoal with the Grafton Artfest in Grafton City, Australia.