| Abington
Adult School P.O. Box 45 Abington, PA 19001 |
| Adult
Evening Education Montgomery County Pennsylvania |
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Winter-Sping 2012 Course Descriptions
Arts & Crafts
| 1 |
PHOTOGRAPHY
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1/30
Monday |
| Senior
High - Room S-103 |
6
weeks Fee $47.00 |
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| Understanding the technical aspects using either digital or conventional cameras. We will also discuss the aesthetic aspects of photography. Composition, lighting and artistic photography. Required: Reg. 35mm or digital camera with instruction manual. |
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| Instructor: MATTHEW J. RHEIN, Freelance Photographer | ||
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2
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ADVANCED
PHOTOGRAPHY - NEW |
1/31 Tuesday |
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Senior
High - Room S-105 |
8
weeks Fee $50.00 |
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Take your photography to another level. With emphasis on the photographic
technique and individual creativity, this class will look at artistic
and technical ideas and assignments aimed to push your photography
further than previous courses. |
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| Instructor: MATTHEW J. RHEIN, Freelance Photographer | ||
| 3 |
WATERCOLOR PAINTING | 1/31 Tuesday |
| Senior
High - Room 119 |
10
Weeks Fee $55.00 |
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| Whether
you've never watercolored or if you have prior experience then
give our class a try. Fun class with personal attention for all
levels.
No
need to feel intimidated anymore by watercolor. |
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| Instructor: RICH GODSHALL, Watercolorist | ||
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4
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ZENTANGLE | 1/31 Tuesday |
| Senior
High - Room 127 |
3
Weeks Fee $35.00 |
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Ever
wonder if you’re creative? Everyone is! Find your edge of
creativity with this fascinating new art form where mistakes are
allowed and NO experience is required. Easy to learn method of
creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. Enjoy this
course that is relaxing, fun and therapeutic. |
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| Instructor: TERRI O'DONNELL, Certified Zentangler Teacher | ||
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5
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ACRYLIC PAINTING | 2/1 Wednesday |
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Senior
High - Room 119 |
10
Weeks Fee $50.00 |
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Enjoy
exploring the fundamentals of painting with acrylic and the exciting
processes of application methods that are unique to this medium.
This class is for beginner to intermediate level painters or hobbyists
who are interested in improving skills while learning about various
utensils, painting surfaces, and techniques. Supplies will include
gesso, gloss and matte mediums, acrylic paint sets, and nylon brushes.
A detailed list of supplies will be reviewed during the first class. |
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| Instructor: MARIE MAX-FRITZ | ||
| 6 |
INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING | 1/30 Monday |
| Senior
High - Room 119 |
10
Weeks Fee $50.00 |
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| Explore
different drawing techniques through observation and practice.
We will share experiences and mthods on how to develop
and refine our drawing skills. |
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| Instructor: WING L. CHAN, BFA, MAT, University of the Arts | ||
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7
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CAKE DECORATING I | 1/30 Monday |
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Senior
High - Room 158 |
8
Weeks Fee $48.00 |
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Learn to make frosting and decorate your own cakes. Tips and tricks of the trade. Piping figures, nail roses, simple designs,. Supply list given first class. Come have fun. |
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| Instructor: MELISSA SEYDEL, Professional Cake Decorator | ||
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8
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CAKE DECORATING II - NEW | 4/16 Monday |
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Senior
High - Room 158 |
4
Weeks Fee $32.00 |
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A four week class on the basics of rolled fondant, tiered cakes, and royal icing. Bring a crumb coated cake, rolled fondant, cornstarch, a rolling pin, and a sharp knife or pizza cutter to the first class. |
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| Instructor: MELISSA SEYDEL, Professional Cake Decorator | ||
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9
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GARDEN DESIGN WORKSHOP - NEW | 2/1
Wednesday |
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Senior
High - Room 160 |
5
Weeks Fee $40.00 |
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Have
the garden of your dreams! You will be guided through the technical
and aesthetic processes of site analysis, soil preparation and
plant selection. You will learn the answers to many general gardening
questions. Bring digital photos and measurements of garden problem
area to produce a simple design plan. |
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| Instructor: VALERIE SOLITRIN, Owner, Valerie Designs LLC | ||
| 10 |
BEGINNING QUILTING | 1/31 Tuesday |
| Senior
High - Room 160 |
8
Weeks Fee $48.00 |
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| Whether you already know how to quilt or would like to learn, this class is for you! You will learn hand piecing and simple applique AND have a completed quilt at the end of the class. You will need to purchase/bring to first class a 12" Omnigrid Ruler that has a 1/4" mark (available at craft or material stores). Other materials will be discussed in first class. | ||
| Instructor: DEBBIE DILLON, Quilter | ||
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11 |
SEWING | 1/30 Monday |
| Senior
High - Room 160 |
8
Weeks Fee $48.00 |
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| Learn to sew while making fun projects. Students will learn how to operate a sewing machine and the basics of sewing, such as how to read, cut and sew simple patterns and projects. The instructor will contact students prior to the first class with a list of required materials. |
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| Instructor: GINA WECKEL | ||
| 12 |
JEWELRY I - Stringing - NEW | 2/2 Thursday |
| Senior
High - Room 160 |
5
Weeks Fee $40.00 |
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| An introduction to making jewelry, including materials, tools, techniques and tips. Learn to create bracelets and necklaces, including multi-strand techniques and how to make wire loops for earrings. Supplies will be available for the first class, but if you have them bring beading wire, crimp tubes, crimping pliers, cutters, beads of your choice, and clasps. Tools will be available for all classes use. Supply list will be provided on the first night. Magnification and extra lighting are optional. |
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| Instructor: KATHLEEN EDWARDS, Madcap Jewelry | ||
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13
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JEWELRY I - Stiching - NEW | 3/15 Thursday |
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Senior
High - Room 160 |
5
Weeks Fee $40.00 |
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Learn odd-count tubular peyote, spiral, even-count flat peyote, herringbone and right-angle weave stitches. You will make a bracelet in each stitch. Bring two or three colors of 11/0 seed beads and a base color of 8/0 beads, beading thread or 6 lb. fireline, beading needles (size 11), scissors, magnification and light (optional) to the first class. Supply lists will be provided for the rest of the classes. |
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| Instructor: KATHLEEN EDWARDS, Madcap Jewelry | ||
| 14 |
POTTERY | 1/31 Tuesday |
| Senior
High - Room 120 |
10
Weeks Fee $50.00 |
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| Demonstrations
in hand-building techniques, wheel throwing, decorating, glazing.
Beginners to more experienced. Self-expression, creativity. Individual
skills, needs met. |
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| Instructor: JOANNE BRYANT, Professional Potter | ||
| 15 |
WOODCARVING - Beginner & Experienced | 2/1 Wednesday |
| Senior
High - Room 125 |
10
Weeks Fee $50.00 |
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Learn
woodcarving! Course teaches: marking, detailing, wood/tool selection,
and different types of carving: releif, in the round, discuss wood
burning. Learn the basics. Instructor: LARRY WARNER, Delaware Valley Wood Carvers |
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