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“Finding Your Inner Crow” Drawing Workshop - #54392
Travel around Les Gove Park discovering the joy of sketching. Learn to draw people, animals, and crows (big and small.) This class will cover speed drawing, time & motion, and moving people. We will also cover composition, scale, depth & contrast, and adding color to your drawings. You will need to bring a sketch pad and pencils, wear comfortable shoes and prepare to walk around in the park. You may wish to bring colored pencils, instructor will have some available to share. This is a 3-session class. Pre-registration required. Register for Finding Your Inner Crow, or call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043. Class #54392
Location: Auburn Senior Activity Center
Instructor: Jan Jensen, BFA, MEd
Ages: 16 and up
Tuesdays, September 10-24 at 5:30-7:30 PM
Fee: $75/$94
Watercolor Journaling - #54249
Learn how to capture a moment with ink and watercolor wash for the purpose of having a easy way to create on the go! This fun class will begin with simple still life drawings and landscapes and then adding color and learning different techniques to create texture. If the weather permits we will also go outside. All supplies are provided, no experience necessary, and each student will get to take home a travel watercolor journal to continue filling with artistic memories! Pre-registration required. Register for
Watercolor Journaling, or call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043. Class #54249
Location: The REC
Instructor: Dinah Rau
Ages: 15 and up
Wednesday, October 2 6:30-8:30 PM
Fee: $50/$63
Acrylic Landscape Painting - #
54248
Come learn how to paint a beautiful landscape from a photograph. You can bring your own photo or use pictures provided in the class. We will spend time seeing color for what it is and apply it with brushes as well as pallet knives. All supplies will be provided and you get to go home with your painting. Pre-registration required. Register for
Acrylic Landscape Painting, or call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043. Class #54248
Location: The REC
Instructor: Dinah Rau
Ages: 15 and up
Wednesday, October 9 6:30-8:30 PM
Fee: $50/$63
Day of the Dead Paper Quilling – #
54250
In this fun and festive class, students will design and create a Day of the Dead sugar skull by quilling and rolling colorful strips of different widths paper. By learning this technique you will learn how to create different shapes: flowers, leaves, water drop, etc. All tools and supplies are provided! Quilling is the art of rolling narrow strips of paper into coils or scrolls, and arranging them to form elegant filigree. In this project, you’ll learn how to use a toothpick to roll coils and scrolls, then pinch, shape, and arrange them into decorative patterns. Program will be illustrated with books and samples of different designs. Quilling designs can also be used to decorate cards, cover books, jewelry, etc. Pre-registration required. Register for
Day of the Dead Paper Quilling, or call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043. Class#54250
Location: The REC
Instructor: Amaranta Ibarra
Ages: 14 and up
Wednesday, October 16 6:30-8:30 PM
Fee: $35/$44
Halloween Block Printing Workshop - #
54256
Inspired by Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos, students in this 2 hour relief printing workshop, will design, carve, and hand print their own images onto paper, creating cards, posters, and more! Students will learn about Soft Cut blocks (similar to rubberstamps), linoleum block, and wood block carving and hand printing techniques as well as using a small table top proofing press. In addition to printing their own design, we will have a variety of precut Halloween themed blocks available for them to make prints from. All supplies will be provided and students will be able to take home the block(s) and prints they create in the workshop. We advise students prepare for this workshop by bringing a few black and white drawings or image ideas with them, with bold lines or shapes preferred up to 4”x4”. Pre-registration required. Register for
Halloween Block Printing Workshop, or call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043. Class #54256
Location: The REC
Instructor: Brian Lane
Ages: 12 and up
Wednesday, October 23 6:30-8:30 PM
Fee: $25/$32
Beginning Fused Glass - #
54391
Astound your significant other, amaze your friends and family, be the envy of your neighborhood with your very own fused glass creations. Our 2 hour class covers basic types of fusible glass and techniques that will allow you to create two 4x4 tiles and a pendant art piece. Your art pieces will be fired by the instructor and available for pickup 7 days after the class. Age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required. Register for
Beginning Fused Glass, or call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043. Class #54391
Location: Auburn Community & Event Center
Instructor: Dirk Hosie
Ages: 8 and up
Wednesday November 13, 6:30-8:30 PM
Fee: $35/$44
Block Print Holiday Cards - #
54251
In this family-friendly class you will learn how to transfer an image to a linoleum block, carve the block, and print your own handmade holiday cards! Get into the festive spirit and maybe start a new tradition by trying this simple and fun printing process. All materials for this class will be provided. If you want to print on more unique papers or make more than ten cards, please purchase packs of 5” × 6-7/8”cards and matching envelopes at: Dick Blick. Pre-registration required. Register for
Block Print Holiday Cards, or call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043. Class #54251
Location: The REC
Instructor: Allison Hyde
Ages: 14 and up
Wednesday, December 4, 6:30-8:30 PM
Fee: $20/$25