Preschool Series: Dive under the sea for some creative art projects. - Sculpt ceramic sea creatures, create ocean collages, design your own seascape with chalk pastels, and explore the murky depths with printmaking.
Dates: Wednesdays, February 1-22 (four weeks)
Time: 3:45-4:30 PM
Ages: 3-6
Instructor: Beth Gregory
Cost: $35 non-members; $30 members
Class size: Min. 6; Max. 12

Comic Book Art with Ted Rechlin: - Enter the world of comic book art with instruction on the specific techniques that relate to this popular art form. Students will learn to improve their drawing skills, learn comic book page layout and design, drawing the face and figure, penciling, inking, coloring and more. Ted Rechlin is a professional author and illustrator, and his work can be viewed on his website: http://tedrechlinart.com/
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 4:00-5:30 PM
Session I: February 7 - March 1
Session 2: March 6 - 29
(Attendees of Session I will build on their skills and continue to progress. Accommodations will be made for new students as well.)
Ages: Teens (middle and high school)
Instructor: Ted Rechlin
Cost per session: $130 non-members, $120 members
Class size: Min. 6; Maximum 12

Beginning Group Guitar Lessons for Teens: - Learn the fundamentals of playing guitar: proper positioning, basic chords, strumming, simple songs, and an introduction to both standard and non-standard types of notation. No previous musical experience is necessary; but participants will need to bring an instrument.
Date: Fridays, Feb. 10 - March 2
Time: 3:45 - 4:45 PM
Cost: $30 non-members; $25 members
Instructor: Tony Polecastro
Class size: Minimum 4 participants; max. 10 participants
Ages: 13-17

Advanced Paper Airplane Folding: - Come learn the techniques for folding some of the best-performing paper airplanes. Learn to fold gliders you have never seen before and then take part in a distance gliding competition. Techniques for creating your own airplane designs will also be shown. Come fly with us!
Date: Monday, February 20 (no public school)
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Ages: 2nd grade & up
Instructor: Josh Pierce
Cost: $12 non-members, $10 members
Class size: Min. 6; Max. 12

Early Release Series by Carole Bucklin - Time: 2:30 to 4:40 PM
Decoupage Plates: Wednesday, Feb. 29 Decorate a clear plate with a collage of vibrant papers, photos, and magazine images.
Cowboy Boot Centerpieces Wednesday, April 18 Create your own treasure box, carefully arranging decorative items from our collection and yours.
Patriotic Pins Wednesday, May 16 Create your own treasure box, carefully arranging decorative items from our collection and yours.
Ages: 5 & up (under 5 may attend with an adult)
Cost: $16 non-members, $14 members

I-Spy Boxes Create your own treasure box, carefully arranging decorative items from our collection and yours.
Date: Friday, March 2 (no public school)
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Ages: 5 & up (under 5 may attend with an adult)
Instructor: Carole Bucklin
Cost: $16 non-members, $14 members
Class size: Min. 6; Max. 12

Songwriting for Teens - Ashly Holland, of Little Jane & the Pistol Whips, along with special guests, will guide this group in song, poetry, and idea-sharing in a supportive environment. Basic instruments will be provided; but students are invited to bring their own if they like. Come with an open mind and a positive attitude.
Dates: Mondays, March 5-26 (four weeks)
Time: 3:45 - 5:00 PM
Ages: 12 - 18
Instructor: Ashly Holland
Cost: Free, but registration is required (class will not be held without a minimum number of registrants by Feb. 3)

Young Artist Series - Watercolors Learn about pigments and color mixing, brush techniques, timing, and care of these quality materials. We'll progress through a series of exercises, and complete a painting to be proud of, matted to hang on your wall!
Dates: Tuesdays, April 10, 17, & 24
Time: 3:45-5:00 PM
Ages: 6 - 12
Instructor: Beth Gregory
Cost: $35 non-members, $30 members
Class size: Min. 6; Maximum 12

Digital Photography for Watercolors - Learn how to get the most out of your point and shoot cameras. We'll cover the basics (light, lens, sensor, shutter, aperture, and flash). Then we'll get creative with landscapes, family portraits, macro images, and computer transfer. Wild and wacky will not be discouraged. John Zumpano (JZphotoArt.com) is a freelance photographer with 30 years in the motion picture business.
Dates: Wednesdays, April 11 - May 9 (five weeks)
Time: 3:45 - 5:00 PM
Ages: Teens (middle and high school)
Instructor: John Zumpano
Cost: $65 non-members; $55 members

Young Artist Series - Learn from the Masters Gain familiarity with a famous Impressionist or Post-Impressionist artist each week, and then create your own art, borrowing from their techniques! We'll take a look at Degas' ballet dancers, Suerat's pointillism, Cezanne's still-lifes, and Gaugin's exotic portraits and landscapes.
Dates: Tuesdays, May 1-22 (four weeks)
Time: 3:45-5:00 PM
Ages: 6 - 12
Instructor: Beth Gregory
Cost: $40 non-members, $35 members
Class size: Min. 6; Maximum 12

CLASSES FOR ADULTS:

Life Drawing - These sessions are designed to provide local artists with access to live models. Artists of all skill levels are welcome to come for an evening of drawing or painting! The facilitator will schedule poses of different lengths, beginning with quick sketches and moving to long poses.
Dates: every Tuesday, drop-ins welcome
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Ages: 18 & up (unless by previous arrangement)
Facilitator: Tandy Riddle
Cost: $15 non-members, $12 members
Bring your own drawing/painting supplies.

Dance Classes with Kerie Hagler of Dance Kinexion

Session I: Tuesdays, Feb. 7-28 (four weeks)
COWBOY SWING II Time: 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Go beyond the pretzel for plenty of cool intermediate moves.
BEGINNING WALTZ (Country Syllabus) Time: 7:00 to 8:00 PM
There ain't a country band out there that doesn't occasionally play a waltz or two! Indispensable at area dances.
CHA CHA! (Beg./Intermed.) Time: 8:00 to 9:00 PM
Fast and sassy dance to a an infectious latin and pop rhythm - salsa meets swing!

Session II: Tuesdays, March 6-27 (four weeks)
NIGHT CLUB TWO-STEP I Time: 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Learn or build on the basics of this romantic dance that's great for those slow songs.
COUNTRY WALTZ II Time: 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Build your skills and repertoires.
LINE DANCE Time: 8:00 to 9:00 PM
Have a great time learning sequences to popular music in this super-fun class. No partner necessary.
Cost of 4-week classes: $36 individual; $70 couple ($5 discount for students or if registering for multiple dance classes during the same session)
*Dance classes held at Shane Lalani Center at 415 East Lewis.

Beginning Group Guitar Lessons for Adults - Learn the fundamentals of playing guitar: proper positioning, basic chords, strumming, simple songs, and an introduction to both standard and non-standard types of notation. No previous musical experience is necessary; but participants will need to bring an instrument.
Date: Fridays, Feb. 10 - March 2
Time: 4:45 - 5:45 PM
Cost: $30 non-members; $25 members
Instructor: Tony Polecastro
Class size: Minimum 4 participants; max. 10 participants
Ages: 18 and up

Fundamentals of Pop-Jazz Improvisation - musical theory and practical application Prerequisite: ability to read music.
Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 15 through March. 7 (four weeks)
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Ages: Open to teens and adults.
Instructor: Brent Tarnow
Cost: $55; Members and students receive a $5 discount

From Painting to Print - How to move your artwork successfully to a Photographic, Lithographic, or Giclée Reproduction. Jim Bechtel, master printer, will cover painting and reproduction best practices, including: direct scanning, film and drum scans, color management, proofing, coating, image and archival expectations, material selection, display lighting, canvass prints, mounting, out-gassing, and much, much more.
Date: Saturday, February 18
Time: 1:00 to 3:30 PM
Ages: 14 and up
Free event, donations to LCAC please

Felted Purses - Delve into the fiber arts. Experiment with two felting processes, needle-felting and wet-felting, as you style a trendy bag to hold your essentials.
Date: Saturday, February 25
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Ages: 14 & up
Instructor: Beth Gregory
Cost: $35 non-members, $30 members, includes materials

DSLR Photography Workshop - This workshop, taught by a highly successful and experienced photographer, will present a solid introduction to digital single lens reflex fine art photography. The class will cover the technical components of photography (shutter speeds, aperture and ISO settings, exposure, depth-of-field, noise, white balance). Check out the instructor's work at www.robertosborn.com
Dates: Saturday, March 10
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Instructor: Robert Osborn
Cost: $80 non-members; $70 students and members

Figure Drawing Clinic - David Swanson, www.davidswansonart.com, will provide a solid foundation in drawing from a live model in this workshop covering gesture, proportion, line quality, and modeling. Artists work in the drawing medium of their choice (graphite, charcoal, or ink on paper).
Date: Sundays, March 11 - 31 (four weeks)
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Instructor: David Swanson
Cost: $100 non-members; $95 members (covers model fees but not materials)

Painting with the Hand - Parks Reece was tutored in the art of finger-painting at a young age by his mother and artist Ruth Shaw. Reece has taken this playful medium to a new level, incorporating the techniques into his recent paintings for Outside Bozeman. Join Reece for an afternoon of sophisticated play.
Date: Saturday, March 17
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Instructor: Parks Reece
Cost: $20 non-members; $18 members

Intermediate DSLR Creative Photography Workshop - This workshop, designed for students who have completed Robert Osborn's introductory class, will cover creativity, perception, and design. On Saturday, the class will take photos at a local junkyard; and on Sunday students will conduct an indoor photo-shoot of a model. Participants will identify a best image from each project and the instructor will produce a high-quality print using his instructor's iMac and printer.
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Instructor: Robert Osborn
Cost: $155 non-members; $145 members and students

Encaustics 101- Paint with beeswax! - This class will cover technical information, supplier and materials lists, and safety precautions. Instructor Stacey Herries (staceyherries.com) will demonstrate techniques and provide plenty of studio time for practice. This process is versatile and creates highly original works of art. Participants should bring a lunch and wooden art boards (12 x 12 in. or smaller, sold at MSU Bookstore).
Date: Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages: 14 & up
Instructor: Stacey Herries
Cost: $200 non-members, $190 members, includes materials

Spring Watercolor Clinic - Local artist, David Swanson, will cover techniques of paint application, color mixing, and composition in this week-end workshop. Friday evening will include an introductory talk and demonstration as well as an orientation about materials. Saturday will provide morning and afternoon work sessions, outdoors or from a still-life, depending on the weather, with a brown-bag lunch break. Sunday will allow for a morning painting session followed by a critique and discussion over a light lunch.
Date: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 1-3
Instructor: David Swanson
Time: Friday 5:00 to 8:30 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Cost: $125 non-members; $115 members (includes lunch on Sunday)