Anna Maria Island Florida artists
Island Art League


5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, Florida, 34217    Phone: 941.778.2099
Anna Maria Florida
Watercolor, Acrylics, mixed media
Anna Maria Island Art League
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Anna Maria Island, Florida
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Art Classes and Workshops for Everyone
at Anna Maria Island Art League

Join us at the Island Art League for great classes and workshops. Sign up for four week sessions (unless otherwise indicated) beginning the first week of each month. Register early! Class sizes are small. Supply lists are available at the Art League when registering. Pre-registration is recommended. Insufficient enrollment may result in class cancellation.
Kids Art Camp
Classes & Workshops
Summer 2008
KIDS ART CAMP: The Great Island ART ESCAPE (Ages 6+)
Instructors: Michilene Jones & Sandy French
Sessions 1: June 16 – 20
Session 2: June 23 – 27
Take a break from the sun and have some fun at the AMI Art League’s first summer “mini-camps”. Kids ages 6-10 will explore painting, sculpture and other exciting mediums in the afternoon. Taught by experienced Art teachers. Fee includes materials.
Monday - Friday, 1– 3 pm
$76/$68 member

Art League Kids ClassesKIDS & PARENTS WORKSHOPS
A Scrapbooking Adventure – for Parent & Child (Ages 5+)
Instructor: Tammy Barrons
Amuse and amaze each other while turning your favorite photos into works of art. You'll learn how to use cool tools, play with colors, embellishments and more. Bring in 6 to 12 photos and take home 1-2 finished pages. Fee includes materials.
Saturday June 14, 10 – noon.
Two hours: $45 non-member & child/$40 member & child; Additional sibling, $15

Going Green...From Pulp to Paper – A Workshop for Parent & Child (Ages 4+)
Instructor: Tammy Barrons
Kids, come make your very own paper –then turn that paper into, cards, envelopes, bookmarks and more! You'll have fun with Mom or Dad learning paper making basics. Spend fun time together... recycle, be creative! Fee includes materials.
Saturday August 9, 10 – noon.
Two hours: $45 non-member & child/$40 member & child; Additional sibling, $15

KIDS CLASS: Intro to Black and White Photography (Ages 8+)
Instructor: Christine Galanopoulos
Have fun exploring composition and delight in forming favorite images. Each child will be given their own one-time black and white camera. Your child will learn how his/her favorite negative can magically turn into a print. Materials fee: $15
Mondays in June & Aug, 4 – 5:30 pm
4 classes: $76/$68 member

ADULT CLASSES
Summer 2008
Oil Painting
Instructor: Alexandra Lillis
Experience the timeless art form of oil painting while creating your own works of art. Students will be taught the basic painting techniques to develop and refine skills of light, color theory, composition, and perspective. This class is for beginner to intermediate level.
4 classes: $76/$68 member
Tuesdays, 10 – 12 noon
Sessions 1: June 3 – 24
Session 2: August 5 – 26
Session 2: September 2 - 23

Drawing the Clothed Model
Instructor: Alexandra Lillis
Students will be guided through the complexities of portraiture, pose, and proportion. This class will also address fabric and its relation to the fully clothed human figure. Open to all experience and drawing levels. Call the office for a supply list. Model fee will be collected at first class.
4 classes: $76/$68 member
Thursdays, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Sessions 1: June 5 – 26
Session 2: August 7 – 28
Session 2: September 4 - 25

Open Studio with Model
Proctor
Draw from the figure in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. No instruction.
2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month (except July), 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Single session: $10
Basic Drawing
Instructor: Alexandra Lillis
Explore the fine art of drawing and sketching with pencil, charcoal, and other mediums. Produce your own finished pieces of creative and inspired compositions addressing light, shadow and form.
4 classes: $76/$68 member
Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Sessions 1: June 3 – 24
Session 2: August 5 – 26
Session 2: September 2 - 23

Photography: Black & White Composition through the Lens
Instructor: Chris Galanopoulos
Learn the basics of photography and composition through classical black and white film. Grey scale, developing, (film and photos) will be taught. 35mm, medium format or 4x5 camera needed.
4 classes: $76/$68 member
Mondays, 6 – 8 p.m.
Sessions 1: June 2 – 23
Session 2: August 4 – 25
Session 2: September 8 - 29

Introduction to Colored Pencils
Instructor: Alexandra Lillis
This is an introduction to the basic techniques and various applications of colored pencils with one on one attention from the instructor and class discussion. You will learn how to use colored pencils to expand your personal artistic style and ability. Call the office for a supply list.
4 classes: $76/$68 member
Thursdays, 10 – 12 noon
Sessions 1: June 5 – 26
Session 2: August 7 – 28
Session 2: September 4 - 25
ADULT WORKSHOPS
Two Gourds, Two Days, Two Techniques
Instructor: Pam McMillen
Take an ordinary gourd and turn it into a beautiful piece of art. Learn two techniques in two days. You’ll take home two gourds!
Thursday & Friday June 12 & 13, 10 – 3 p.m.
5 hours: $76/$68 member, (bring lunch)

Gourds
Vibrant White Flowers in Watercolor
Instructor: Cheryl Jorgensen
Learn the differences in values when painting white flowers. Cheryl will teach you to use shadows and how to move from your lowest to highest values to make your flower “pop” in your painting. This workshop is geared toward experienced beginners through intermediate painters.
Friday June 27, 10 – 3 p.m.
Register early! Class sizes are small and space is limited.
Supply lists are available at the League when registering.
There are no make-up classes.
5 hours: $76/$68 member, (bring lunch)

Cheryl Jorgensen
Anna Maria Island Art League
Anna Maria Island Art League