Roseville Community Education Program

Create an Apple Season acrylic painting on a 12 x 16 canvas. All materials provided.

Create a a Fall Hike acrylic painting on a 12 x 16 canvas. All materials provided.

Create a Snowman acrylic painting on a 12 x 16 canvas. All materials provided.

Create a Spooky Tree acrylic painting on a 12 x 16 canvas. All materials provided.

Create a Sunset Reeds acrylic painting on a 12 x 16 canvas. All materials provided.

The seasons are changing! Are you getting out to create images? Join professional photographer, Jay Grammond, as he leads us on a photographic journey of possibilities that will get you out of the house and into your own yard, or local park this fall. You will learn to see and compose creatively; how to create or look for great backgrounds; what subjects to focus on; and helpful apps and resources that could help you create your best images yet!

Are you a Photographer that wants to take your images to the next level; or maybe someone that is just getting going in photography? Do you want to be a photographer that TAKES Pictures; or one that CREATES Images? You’ll leave this class with ideas and concepts that you can put into practice right away. We will cover some compositional basics that will surely improve your images if you are not using them; and we will discuss concepts of building your Photographic Vision to take your images from good to great!

Explore the contemporary art practices starting in the 1950’s and continuing today by studying the iconic works of artists such as Andy Warhol, Cindy Sherman, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Grayson Perry and many others. Art styles for consideration will include Pop Art, Minimal Art, Environmental Art, Conceptual Art, Performance Art, Appropriation Art, and Video Art.

Explore the innovative and experimental contemporary sculpture practices starting in the 1950’s and continuing today by studying the works of artists such as Claes Oldenburg, Jasper Johns, Eva Hesse, Maurizio Cattelan, Ron Mueck and Katharina Fritsch. Learn about the contemporary art styles associated with unique styles and approaches of these artists.

Add a warm glow to the holiday season with pretty felted luminarias. Learn traditional wet felting techniques using wool and a little soapy water. Add texture and other designs using a variety of other materials. Your luminarias are the perfect accent for the mantle, dinner table, or any spot that needs a little soft illumination. They make great gifts too! $20 material fee payable to the instructor includes all fibers and supplies for two luminarias. Bring from home: 2-3 hand towels, 1 old bath towel, a plastic bag to carry home wet items, a bag lunch, and optional: apron.

You will create 25 all occasion cards (five cards of five different designs). You will be given all the materials and provided all the tools you will need to create your cards. Some of the cards will be left blank, others will be thank you, sympathy, birthday, etc. Students need to bring their adhesive of choice (i.e. tombow, double sided tape, etc.); or purchase from instructor.

Unlock the secrets of your digital camera. Learn how to make your camera work for you instead of letting the camera make all of the decisions. Understanding how different modes work will open up a whole new world. Don't be afraid of all the numbers! Pick your own ISO, shutter and aperture, not to mention how to control what you want in focus. This class will teach you how to use the basic controls instead of the camera taking all the control. The first night will be held in the classroom and the remaining nights we will meet in the parking lot of Aŋpétu Téča Education Center before going on location. Locations will be discussed in class. Camera that can be put in manual mode and tri-pod are needed.

Learn about major art movements including Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Dada, and Abstract Expressionism. Explore and discuss some of the key works of Claude Monet, Salvador Dali, Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Picasso and Jackson Pollock.

Learn about the most influential and famous sculptors from Impressionism to mid-20th century such as Auguste Rodin, Umberto Boccioni, Henry Moore, Man Ray and Alexander Calder. Explore the major art movements associated with unique styles and sculptures of these artists.

Learn the difference between a snapshot and a portrait. We will learn how to take beautiful portraits of your family and friends while learning the basics of your camera and equipment. Bring a camera that can be operated in manual mode.