ART CLASSES with BRENDA BERGat the SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS ART CENTER

Phone: (831)336-4ART

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ADULT CLASSES:

PAINTING ANIMATE YOUR ARTWORK

YOUTH CLASSES:

ROBOTICS CLAYMATION

MAGIC EARTH: MIXED MEDIA (RECLAIMED MATERIALS)

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FIGURE PAINTING

4 Wednesdays, July 28 - Aug. 18 2010 

6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Class Fees:  $125/$145  (Member's/non-member's)   $30 Model Fee

Some painting experience needed. Working from a live model, students will have an opportunity to further explore anatomical proportions, color mixing, lighting, compositional mood and personal direction. The significance of depictions of the figure, both the nude and the naked figure, in history will also be examined.

($155)	($175)

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SUMMER PLEIN AIR PAINTING

4 Fridays, July 30 - Aug. 20 2010 

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

$155/175  (Member's/non-member's)  

The class offers students two sessions in the Santa Cruz Mountains and two sessions along the coast. Students will have the opportunity to experience the exhilaration that comes from painting directly from nature. Working from nature in a constantly changing light source can be challenging—but it’s the spectacular colors, textures, scenes, sounds and smells of the living landscape that the outdoor painter finds engaging. The class is open to all students wanting to learn more about plein air oil painting. See syllabus for details.

($155)	($175)

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FALL STUDIO PAINTING

Thursdays, September 30 - November 18, 2010 

6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Class Fees:  $170/$190  (Member's/non-member's)   $15 Model Fee

Oil Painting: All Levels is for beginners who would like to learn to paint with oils, and for those with painting experience. Award winning artist Brenda Berg paces the class to fit the individual concerns of each student, so development naturally occurs in an enjoyable learning environment. Attention is given to observational studies, form, light and shadow, as well as color theory, composition, painting materials, historical art movements and selected master artworks. Beginning oil painters are given a structured curriculum, while Intermediate and Advanced students will chose individual direction and projects. The course will also include a live model, critiques, and a museum field trip (TBA). Each artist is encouraged to find his or her own visual voice and to develop an individual approach to image making.

($185)	($205)

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A n i m a t e

Your A r t w o r k

Monday, Thursday, Friday, June 21, 24, 25, 6-8:30 PM

JR. HIGH-ADULT, $110/$125 (members/non-members) $10 materials

Bring your own art-making process to life frame by frame with video and stop motion animation. Learn how to upload your finished work to YouTube and embed into your own web page. Great class for anyone who enjoys drawing and would like to share their work with friends and dazzle prospective buyers. Students will need drawing or other appropriate art-making materials, a video and/or image digital camera with USB upload capability. Note: almost all newer cameras come with upload support. A personal computer is advised but not required. Students will be examining works by artists like William Kentridge who's art making is based in video processes and Brenda's work .

($120)	($135)

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"Magic Earth": RECLAIMED ART

MIXED MEDIA

July 19 - 23, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm

$125 Members/$135 non-members, $15 materials

Reclaimed Art: Creatively turn recycled everyday items into wild and wonderful works of art. Students will discover sculptures, audio-art, textile assemblages, mobiles and yet-to-be-discovered amazing projects from Brenda s overflowing recycle bins. Contemporary artists like Mel Chen who combine recycled materials with nature to make reclaimed art will also be introduced.

($125+ $15 Materials)	($135 + $15 Materials)

er Ted Berg as teacher.

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3rd-9TH GRADE

JUNE 21-25- Monday - Friday      3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

$125 Members, $135 non-members, $25 materials fee

Bring your own clay puppet creations—people, animals, monsters, aliens, dragons, anything--to life with stop motion animation. Explore amazing clay-animation from concept to finished product. Students will end up with an approximately three minute movie complete with sound effects, student/character voices, titles and credits, as well as, their own DVD artwork and storage box. The final video will be burned to DVDs for each student and available for pick-up at the Art Center one week after the class.

($125+ $25 Materials)	($135 + $25 Materials)

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July 19-23, Monday - Friday      3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

$125 Members, $135 non-members, $25 materials fee  

This fun class is ideal if you like to know how to make things work, crawl, roll, blink, buzz or even think! A great introduction to the world of robotics. Contact Brenda for more information.

($125+ $25 Materials)	($135 + $25 Materials)

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Brenda Berg’s award winning oils show in galleries and collections throughout the United States. In addition to teaching painting and clay animation at the SCMAC, Berg has taught painting for the Santa Cruz County Schools GATE Program, and studio art for the University of California at Santa Cruz since 1993. A nominee for the 2006-07 Rydell Fellowship, Berg graduated Magna cum Laude from San Jose State University’s Art and Design Department, and did her postgraduate work in Studio Art at the University of California at Santa Cruz.

Partially funded by a grant from the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County.
The home of the SCMAC is made possible by a generous gift from Barbara and Jim Thomas

last updated 5-31-10