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Bakersfield Museum of Art launches new classes
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Posted by bpandol Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:06:25 PDT
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In an effort to provide an exciting, intense arts educational program, the new Bakersfield Museum of Art Academy will offer in-depth art classes for students ages nine and up.  The Academy is a unique experience in Bakersfield and will focus on a variety of mediums for those with a sincere and strong interest in  visual arts.  Students will experience drawing, painting, photography, film, architecture, graphic design, fashion design, entertainment design, animation and more. 

Students may sign up for one month at a time and classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 3-5 p.m. and Saturday noon - 2 p.m.

September – Drawing and Painting. Drawing is the common language of artists and designers of all kinds.  Painting introduces the world of color.  Together, these two disciplines give students the foundation that can transfer to any other form of art or design.

October –Cartooning and Animation. One of our most popular classes shows students how to use their drawing and painting skills to tell stories through images and how to bring those stories to life through motion.

November – Design. Almost everything in our man-made world is designed.  Our homes, offices, clothes, cars, even our toothbrushes and jewelry are all designed.  This month introduces students to the process and applications of design and how it affects our everyday world.

Call 661-323-7219 to enroll in the Art Academy. Classes subject to minimum enrollment. $190 per student per month.

Adult Classes (high school age and up)

September 10 - October 22
6-9 p.m.
This class focuses on the elements of art and the principles of design, essential subjects for any fine artist or graphic designer. Students learn how to refine and communicate their ideas through composition, color, text and texture. $200

Plein Air Painting, Tuesdays
September 11 - October 23
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Learn to paint outdoors at various locations around Bakersfield. Materials provided Open to beginners. $200

Fundamentals of Painting, Thursdays, September 13 - October 25 
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
This class will explore fundamental painting techniques including mixing paint and mediums, glazing, color and light. Students will be taught through demonstrations, slide lectures, and direct observation and response to still-lifes. Basic drawing experience required. $200

Anatomy for the Artist - Thursdays
September 13 - October 25
6-9 p.m.
Anatomy is an essential component of the figure draftsman’s education. This class de-mystifies and simplifies bone and muscle, giving the artist an understanding of the shapes and movement of what lies beneath the skin. $200

Open Model Drawing, Every Sunday
1 - 4 p.m.
For those interested in anatomical drawing, a model is available for sketching. Attendees split the cost of the model. Price depends on attendance but is usually between $3 and $10 per session.

Call 661-323-7219 to enroll. Museum members receive 10 percent discount.

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