Summer 2013 - Los Angeles City College

PAINTING & WATERCOLORS
Do you like to watercolor or have a passion for painting? Welcome to all who appreciate and
enjoy this classic and contemporary art forum. This class will get you started in basic
painting acrylic/oils and watercolors brush stroke techniques with emphasis on
understanding/experiencing color composition, value and design impact. Also learn mixing
colors, differing paint qualities, application, and use of brushes. All are welcome! Bring
basic watercolor set, pad of watercolor paper, brushes and pencil to 1st meeting. Please make sure at
least one of your brushes is high grade and excellent quality. Instructor works for Disneyland as an artist
and has showcased his works at art galleries throughout the U.S.A.
500009 5 Fridays ◦ Jun 28-Jul 26 ◦ $65 ◦ 7:00-8:30 pm ◦ Wayne N. Thomas
DRAW COMIC BOOK & CARTOON CHARACTERS LIKE THE PROS
Learn how to draw your favorite action Heroes and Villains like Spiderman, Spawn, Green,
Lantern, Star Wars, Wonder Women, or even the Simpsons. You can even invent your own
cartoon characters! This class will teach you important steps & secret artist tips you need to
create & bring your cartoon to animation life. If you always wanted to become a cartoon
super-action hero artist or comic Villain artist, this class will greatly assist you. Ages 12+
Register early for this popular class.
500011 5 Fridays ◦ Jun 28-Jul 26 ◦ $65 ◦ 5:30-7:00 pm ◦ Wayne N. Thomas
JEWELRY MAKING
BASIC BEADED JEWELRY
Come learn how to make stunning beaded bracelets and earrings using basic techniques (no
soldering). You will be using flex wire, eye pins, headpins, crimp beads, semi-precious
stones, pearls, crystals, and glass beads. Bring round nose pliers, wire cutter, and chain
nose pliers.
Material fee of $18 payable at time of registration covers materials needed to complete projects.
995001 One Sunday ◦ Jul 28 ◦ $35 ◦ 3:00-6:00 pm ◦ Rosy E. Espinoza
GLASS FUSION
Learn how to create fused tiles or jewelry from glass. No prior glass experience is necessary. You’ll learn how
to work with glass, assemble and decorate it using different colors of glass on top of each other. Your pieces
will then be melted in a kiln to create magnificent artwork. Material fee of $30 payable at first meeting
covers all materials needed for class projects. Limited to only 8 students. Class held off campus near LACC
995002 Two Saturdays ◦ Jul 13 & 20 ◦ $65 ◦ 1:30-4:00 pm ◦ Kathy Reimer
BLOW GLASS GLOBES
Glaskolben, as they’re known in Germany, make beautiful ornaments or sun catchers that reflect the light.
You’ll learn how to blow your own glass globes, using different colors of glass and varying designs creating
elegant beautiful various shapes. This is a great idea for the holidays and any other time of the year. Material
fee of $35 payable at first meeting covers supplies to make up to 14 globes. Limited to only 8 students.
Class held off campus near LACC.
995003 One Saturday ◦ Jul 6 ◦ $65 ◦ 1:30-4:30 pm ◦ Kathy Reimer
POTTERY MAKING
Students will learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel. Simple forms such as cylinders, cups, and
bowls will be emphasized. Learn centering, pulling, and trimming. Classes will explore a variety of hand
building techniques including clay slab, pinch pots, coiling, molds, and glazing. Create all kinds of forms –
you’re only limited by your imagination in hand building. Wear old clothes, and to bring an old towel and
apron. Material fee of $35 payable at first meeting. Held off-campus. Limited to only 8 students.
500022 5 Thursdays ◦ Jul 11-Aug 8 ◦ $175 ◦ 6:30-9:30 pm ◦ Toros Tngrian
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