Spring Summer 2024

EYE TO THE CENTER: WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP | 18+ YRS Vivian Ripley This workshop demonstrates the importance of a design goal that leads us to the center of interest. Value, rhythm, and color are among the elements we use to engage the viewer into the painting and experience the total concept and feeling. Vivian demonstrates with a fluid watercolor approach and stroke. Bring a reference that engages you personally. How can we interpret your feelings? Vivian provides personal attention and helpful group critique. Experience a different approach to reaching your watercolor goal! Some watercolor experience is helpful. One-hour lunch break. A supply list is included within your PDF receipt emailed immediately following registration (double-check your email address is correct at registration). 442593 A 9 am-4 pm Sa 5/4 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 105 $55 R | $66 NR PAINT LIKE BOB ROSS WITH SAM | 18+ YRS Sam Graybill, Certified Ross Instructor Sam leads you step-by-step through the techniques of Bob Ross to complete your own masterpiece reproduction of different paintings listed and pictured on our registration website. All skill levels welcome, including those who have never painted before. Sam surprises many with the amount of talent she is able to wriggle out of people. Come ready for tons of fun! All supplies provided. Please register by the Wednesday prior. April: “Mirror Image” on 12”x16” canvas 442544 A 1-4 pm Su 4/7 May: “Forgotten Church” on 12”x16” canvas 442589 A 1-4 pm Su 5/5 June: “The Desert” on 12”x16” canvas 442596 A 1-4 pm Su 6/2 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 105 $86 R | $103 NR by Wednesday prior July: “Some Beach Somewhere” on 11”x14” canvas 442597 A 1-3 pm Su 7/7 August: “The Wheat Field” on 11”x14” canvas 442598 A 1-3 pm Su 8/4 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 105 Paint your favorite furry friend in just a couple hours! Anyone can do this - you follow a template of your photo as the instructor guides you through the process during the class. Email a photo to liz.colorfulcolumbus@gmail.com no less than two days in advance of the class so that your canvas can be prepared. All materials included. 442555 A 6:30-8:30 pm Th 8/1 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 105 $40 R | $48 NR $64 R | $77 NR by Wednesday prior PAINT YOUR PET | 18+ YRS Liz Thomas, Colorful Columbus

ACRYLIC PAINT POURING | 18+ YRS Brush Crazy Get crazy at Brush Crazy and pour some paint! You choose colors to flow across your canvas and instructors explain different techniques before you jump into creating your masterpiece. Choose a 16”x20”, 12”x24” or 10”x30” canvas. Sign up for a friend’s night out, date night or individually to learn more about the art of pouring paint! Bring your favorite drinks and snacks; BYOB permitted (must be 21 or older to consume alcohol). 442558 A 6:30-7:30 pm F 4/12 442558 B 3-4 pm Su 5/12 442558 C 3-4 pm Su 6/16 442558 D 6:30-7:30 pm F 7/19 442558 E 6:30-7:30 pm W 8/7 Brush Crazy $63 Older Adult HANDMADE CARDS | 50+ YRS Carol Mariotti Let your creative juices flow as we make handmade greeting cards in each class. These projects are easy enough for a beginning paper crafter and cute enough for the more advanced. Bring a tape runner or two-sided tape, liquid glue and small scissors, all other materials provided. Fun is guaranteed! Each session offers different card designs. You must register one week before each class to allow the instructor time to prepare the materials. 552130 A 10 am-Noon M 4/15 552130 B 10 am-Noon M 5/13 552130 C 10 am-Noon M 6/10 552130 D 10 am-Noon M 8/12 Senior Center Bldg 2, Rm 204 $20 MINDFUL MANDALA DRAWING CLASS 50+ YRS Kathy Rausch The mandala is a magical and ancient art form used by every walk of life. Simply put, it is a circle with symbols inside. Creating a mandala super charges your brain by incorporating geometry and creativity, and you are mindful and creative at the same time. Learn how to draw a mandala using ancient techniques of creativity. Create a unique 8”x8” mandala – everyone gets the same instructions, and every mandala turns out different! All supplies included. 552111 A 12:30-3:30 pm Th 4/18 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 105 $30

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