The following classes are offered by the McLean Project for the Arts in partnership with the Corcoran College of Art + Design. All
classes are noncredit classes and are taught by Corcoran faculty.

New! Interior Design: Color in Interiors
Preparing a cohesive color palette in the home is a challenging task, particularly when rooms are renovated over a period of time. This seminar will provide the student with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of color application, as well as the skills necessary to refine their design strategy, as their design needs change. Instructor: Jessica Bonness

4 3-hr. lessons
$250/$145 McLean district residents
6231.410 F,     4/9-4/30     9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Drawing Studio
For all skill levels. Beginning students will learn the basics, and more advanced students will progress on an individual basis. Students will study the figure, still life and subjects of individual choice while exploring a variety of drawing materials. Instructor: John Anderton

7 3-hr. lessons
$350/$260 McLean district residents; tuition includes lab fee for  models
6232.410 M,     4/12-5/24     9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Figure Drawing
Drawing from live models each session, students will work primarily with black and white materials. Students will learn how to capture the pose with quick gestures, to develop a quality of line with contours and become familiar with proportions by measuring and foreshortening. Short drills lead to long poses and the development of more complete, detailed drawings of the human form. Instructor: Corcoran Faculty
7 3-hr. lessons
$360/$285 McLean district residents; tuition includes lab fee for  models
6233.410 M,     4/12-5/24     7-10 p.m.

NEW! Perspective for Drawing
This drawing class will introduce the fundamentals on one-, twoand three-point perspective while considering the associated issues of proportion, foreshortening, design and composition. By mastering the rules of perspective, students will improve their skill at representing architectural exteriors and interiors and their compositional abilities in general. Instructor: Marise Riddell
7 3-hr. lessons
$325/$235 McLean district residents
6234.410 W,     4/7-5/19     9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Drawing Into Painting
For beginning and intermediate level students. This course emphasizes the fundamentals involved in both drawing and painting. Working from perception as a starting point, students will focus on the elements of line, value, contrast, color and composition. Individual approaches will be encouraged. Materials include graphite, charcoal, acrylic and/or oil paint. Instructor: John Anderton

7 3-hr. lessons
$325/$235 McLean district residents
6235.410 Th,    4/8-5/20    7-10 p.m.

Intermediate to Advanced Painting
Students will review the fundamentals of painting through the process of direct observation and progress on an individual basis and explore personal vision with the guidance of the instructor. Using criteria developed by each person’s vision, students will experiment with color, composition and self-expression. Bring your painting supplies and a canvas or paper (no smaller than 16”x20”) to the first class. Instructor: Marise Riddell

7 3-hr. lessons
$325/$235 McLean district residents
6236.410 W,     4/7-5/19     1-4 p.m.

Painting with Acrylics
Previous painting experience required. Students will progress on an individual basis. This course covers the fundamentals of painting including composition, color theory and thematic development. Instructor: Julie Lansaw

7 3-hr. lessons
$325/$235 McLean district residents
6237.410 Th,     4/8-5/20     9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Beginning Watercolor
This course is an introduction to the basics of color mixing, brush techniques, value and composition. The importance of materials in watercolor will be stressed. Each class will begin with a demonstration of the subject, ranging from still life to landscape to the figure. Instructor: Barbara Januszkiewicz
7 3-hr. lessons
$325/$235 McLean district residents
6238.410 Tu,     4/6-5/18     1-4 p.m.

Open Studio
Open drawing sessions with models. Get free sessions when you register for the series!

10 2.5-hr. sessions
$60/$55 McLean district residents
6244.410 Tu,     4/6-6/8     7-9:30 p.m.

12 3-hr. sessions
$80/$75 McLean district residents
6245.410 Th,     4/8-6/24     1-4 p.m.

8 3.5-hr. sessions
$60/$55 McLean district residents
6246.410 Sa,     4/10-6/12     4-7:30 p.m.
No session on 5/15 and 5/29.

Continuing Watercolor
For students who have completed a beginning watercolor class. Working from still life, live models and the landscape, students will explore a variety of subjects and styles with an emphasis on developing one’s personal style. Techniques such as wet into wet, drybrush and glazing will be explored with particular emphasis on color and composition. Instructor: Barbara Januszkiewicz

7 3-hr. lessons
$325/$235 McLean district residents
6239.410 Tu, 4/6-5/18 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

The Art of the Relief Print
Open to all skill levels. This short course introduces the art of the relief print. Students will carve their own linoleum or wood blocks and learn printing basics and techniques for ink conditioning. The objective will be to produce a print edition or unique stationery. Instructor: Corcoran Faculty

7 3-hr. lessons
$325/$235 McLean district residents
6240.410 M,     4/12-5/24     1-4 p.m.

NEW! Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
This workshop introduces students to the art of Chinese calligraphy. Brief lectures will provide an overview of the aesthetics and philosophy of Chinese calligraphy; demonstrations and hands-on practice allow students to learn Chinese brush writing. Materials will be provided. Instructor: Alvin Tsao

3 3-hr. lessons
$170/$125 McLean district residents; tuition includes materials
for this workshop
6241.410 W,     4/7-4/21     7-10 p.m.


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