ADULT ART CLASSES

Looking for something creative and fun to do? Take an art class! Members receive a discount on all classes (learn more). To register, contact Heather Aaronson at haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org, call 563.326.7804 x2045 or download registration form.


Gift Certificates Available

Turn gift giving into an art form this season with a truly one-of-a-kind present: Figge studio art classes! Gift certificates are available for any amount.


Special Class Offered

Instructor: Myriam Stangherlin
6-8 pm Wednesdays, March 7-April 11 (12 hours of instruction)
Fee: $60 members; $70 nonmembers

Are you traveling to Italy? Do you want to go to the Vatican Museums in Rome and buy tickets in Italian? Or, do you simply like the sounds of la bella lingua? Join us! We’ll explore sounds, vocabulary and simple interactions in the context of Italy’s most famous museums and art galleries. Class taught by a native speaker. Registration must be made by February 29 by calling Heather at 563.326.7804 x2045. Download a flyer about this class.

Special "teaser" class at 7 pm Thursday, February 16, as part of Thursdays at the Figge. Myriam will present a program on Italy, showing pictures of Venice, Florence, Rome, Naples and other “art” cities as she introduces you to this beautiful language.


Figure Drawing Sessions

Facilitated sessions
6-8 pm Tuesdays, February 14-April 10
$20 / 3-session punch card / high school & college students; $30 / 3-session punch card / adult
$12 / single session
Students should supply their favorite drawing medium(s) and paper for all sessions.

Students will draw from an unclothed model in a professional setting. Participants must purchase a punch card prior to attending the first class. Punch card must be presented to the facilitator at each class. Additional punch cards may be purchased during 9-week session. Students must supply any/all drawing papers and drawing materials.



Studio Classes & Workshops For Adults

Create something colorful, bold, and fun this summer - take an art class! To register, contact Heather Aaronson at haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org or 563.326.7804 x2045.

Special Discount: Register for a class with a friend, and each of you will receive a $5 discount!


W(H)INE & ART!
6-8 pm Thursdays, February 2, March 1 and April 5
$15/student; all supplies provided
Pre-registration required

Enjoy interesting, fun studio art activities paired with a glass of wine, light hors d’oeuvres and great conversation during this spring’s W(h)ine & Art nights at the Figge. Featuring a different art medium each month, you’ll create finished art works to display in your home in these cool, casual studio sessions. To pre-register for any of the sessions, contact Heather at haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org or 563.326.7804 x2045.

Download a flyer with class information.

February 2 - Japanese brush writing with Anna Ito, Executive Director of Japan Brush Writing Association, USA Division
Listen to Japanese music as you learn the Japanese alphabet, practice brush writing basics and create a one-of-a-kind Valentine card with Japanesecalligraphy and origami.

March 1 - Sculptural color-card art with Zach Sapato
What else are paint sample chip cards good for after your walls are painted? Find out in this fun, eco-friendly class when you create a colorfully unique paper relief sculpture with leftover sample chips.

April 5 - Handmade paper art with Dawn Wohlford-Metallo
Get excited about the creative possibilities of handmade paper! Make a sample sheet, learn embossing, finishing and color techniques and more in this fun class.


ACRYLIC PAINTING - Intermediate/Advanced
Instructor: Allen Holloway
6-8:30 pm Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23
$75/member; $85/non-member
Supply list

Intermediate and advanced painters alike will enjoy painting landscape scenes with well-known Quad City artist Allen Holloway. Through Holloway’s demonstrations and interactive discussion you’ll explore paint mixing tips and learn techniques to help you create beautiful, realistic landscapes and natural scenes. Students should bring a reference of the landscape image they plan to paint.


CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP I - Beginner
Instructor: Amy Nielsen
9:30 am-2:30 pm Saturday, February 18
$50/member; $60/non-member
Supply list
**Students should bring a sack lunch

Take your writing from ordinary to extraordinary in this not-to-be-missed introductory calligraphy workshop! QC artist and calligrapher Amy Nielsen will lead students in a creative study of the FORMAL ALPHABET which is one of the most important basic alphabets in western calligraphy. Using steel and felt-tipped pens, you’ll develop an understanding of all the basics to be able to write a formal alphabet.


UPCYCLED JEWELRY WORKSHOP
Instructor: Kara Fedje
10:30 am-12:30 pm Saturday, February 25
$25/members; $30/non-members
Supply list
$10 materials fee payable to instructor

Pesky paper art sitting around your house waiting for a project? Want to do something with your drawings? Try something new and wear your original art! Artist Kara Fedje will share techniques in upcycling your art that will add a new dimension to your jewelry box while learning the basics of jewelry-making and lamination. Just bring your “old” art to class and upcycle it into wild and wonderful stylized earrings and necklaces that will turn heads!


ZENTANGLE® BASIC TECHNIQUES
Instructor: Susan Breen Silvy
9:30 am-12:30 pm Saturday, February 25
$45/student (includes supplies)
Preregistration required; call Pat Bereskin 563.359.4073

Zentangle® drawing is a method for creating beautiful images using repetitive patterns created from what would seem to be small, insignificant strokes of the pen. It is easy to learn, easy to do and is enjoyed by a wide range of ages and skill levels. Certified Zentangle® teacher Susan Breen Silvy will teach students the philosophy and basic principles of the Zentangle® drawing method. Students will create several beautiful abstract art pieces as they learn to focus their drawing using a simple step-by-step process that promotes a relaxed and meditative drawing environment. This expanded beginning class will also delve into shading and drawing techniques, such as auras, rounding and sparkle, to enhance your Zentangle® art. No previous drawing experience is needed, just the urge to draw beautiful images.


DRAWING WITH COLOR
Instructor: Gloria Burlingame
6-8 pm Thursdays, March 1-29
$65/member; $75/non-member
Supply list

Drawing from still life and photographs students will move beyond the basics of black and white to develop skills in composition and color. Artist Gloria Burlingame will share tips and techniques on creating a more painterly drawing style using water soluble colored pencils. Students are encouraged to bring photographs of images they’d like to use as references for class drawings.


WATERCOLOR - Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Ralph Iaccarino
6-8 pm Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3
$75/member; $85/non-member
Supply list

Well-known artist Ralph Iaccarino will lead beginning to intermediate students in watercolor painting techniques. Explore color theory and learn how to use art elements and design principles including value, shape, pattern, balance, space and rhythm to create flowing, vibrantly colored watercolor paintings. Finding your vision and personal style will also be explored. Students that completed the previous class are welcome to register for this course to continue their exploration of the watercolor medium.


CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP II - Intermediate
Instructor: Amy Nielsen
9:30 am-2:30 pm Saturday, March 10
$50/member; $60/non-member
Supply list
**Students should bring a sack lunch

Take your writing from ordinary to extraordinary in this not-to-be-missed introductory calligraphy workshop! QC artist and calligrapher Amy Nielsen will lead students in a creative study of the FORMAL ALPHABET which is one of the most important basic alphabets in western calligraphy. Using steel and felt-tipped pens, you’ll develop an understanding of all the basics to be able to write a formal alphabet.

JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGING – Ikebana
Instructor: Michi Shearer
6-7:30 pm Thursdays, March 29 and April 5, 12, 19
$45/members; $55/non-members
Supply list; $10 materials fee payable to instructor

Ikebana is the Japanese art of arranging flowers and has developed several distinctive styles during its 500 year history. In this class you’ll learn a few of the styles and practice creating simple, elegant lines and space with fresh flowers, branches, and foliage of the season. Nurture your appreciation of nature’s beauty and infinite design possibilities while you experience the relaxing, calming qualities of Ikebana.


CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP III - Special Projects
Instructor: Amy Nielsen
9:30 am-2:30 pm Saturday, April 14
$50/member; $60/non-member
Supply list
**Students should bring a sack lunch

QC calligraphy artist Amy Nielsen will teach students the art and applications of brush calligraphy. Your calligraphic creativity will flow as you explore color washes, decorative flourishes and a variety of brush lettering styles including Formal, Semi Formal, and the Roman Imperial Alphabet. Beautify cards, create signage and art for your home and elegance to your everyday correspondence with the information presented in this lively class. Please come with a solid knowledge of calligraphy skills

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP - Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Don Heggen
9:30 am-2:30 pm Saturday, April 28
$50/member; $60/non-member
Supply list
**Students should bring a sack lunch

Explore the harmony of color in land forms and the interaction of shape and space while learning techniques using various maskoids. Students will also investigate the complexity of salt and salt glazing techniques, learn blotting methods and work on two art exercises based on art information shared in class. Supply list.


ABSTRACT PASTEL WORKSHOP - Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Debora Stewart
10 am-2 pm Saturday, April 21
$40/member; $50/non-member
Supply list
**Students should bring a sack lunch
View a book of Debora Stewart's pastel paintings.

Award-winning artist Debora L. Stewart (member Pastel Society of America) shows students how to create abstract pastel paintings. Students will explore expressive line making, abstract composition and pastel underpainting techniques as well as art exercises that will help you loosen up and become more spontaneous in your art. The process is fun and experimental. Participants will create an original abstract pastel painting and will be given additional resources to continue their study.