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Museum of Art
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Ceramics
 
Art Classes for Kids
 

Saturday Studio - Every Saturday
Children, ages 5-12, enjoy creating take-home artworks using different techniques and mediums. Studio projects may include mixed media, painting, printmaking, and drawing. Some projects, such as ceramics, will need to be picked up at a later date.

Saturday Studio Ends May 15

 
Drawing & Painting
This program develops and strengthens the skills needed to create imaginative projects and render natural forms. Mediums include pencil, colored pencil, pastel, watercolor and acrylic paints.
 
Students in Gallery
 
Ceramics
The ceramics studio program combines all facets of working with clay-- hand skills, design, form, function, painting, and fun. Children explore! All pieces are glazed and fired.
 
Ceramics
 
 
Art Classes for Adults
 
Drawing
The bones of good design and composition begin with a sound foundation of drawing techniques. Students will develop their two-dimensional vocabulary by working on color theory and using dry mediums.
 
Drawing
 
Watercolor / Pastels
This class allows students to work with watercolors and/or pastels. Students will explore techniques and develop skills creating still-life studies, landscapes, etc. Bring any materials you have and a materials list will be provided. Previous drawing experience or classes strongly suggested.
 
Pastels
 
Painting with Oils
This class will focus on painting with oils using various traditional methods. Students will work toward realism, learning techniques used by classical painters. A materials list will be provided on the first day of class.
 
Ceramics
Classes concentrate on wheel-throwing various forms. Enough clay and glazes are provided for student projects. Additional clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees may be applicable.
 
pot lifted from wheel
 
Sculpture
Students will learn to sculpt an artwork of their choice; portrait, animal, figure, or fantasy. Emphasis will be on clay construction techniques and creative interpretation. All pieces will be fired.
 
Weaving
Class will cover basic design and planning a project, warping, and various weave structures. Floor looms will be used. Tuition includes use of looms during museum studio hours. Basic yarns are included.
 
Weaving
 
Intro to Digital Photography
Hands-on digital photo class will teach you how to take better photos. Through lectures and photo assignments, you will learn about basic camera operations, shooting techniques, composition, and lighting.
 
Digital Photo Lab
 
Digital Photography
Just got a camera and want to learn the basics? Get an overview in this one-day, crash course.
 
Intermediate/Advanced Digital Photography
For amateurs and aspiring pros who want to improve shooting techniques and learn aout digital photo manipulation. Explore digital photography as a creative medium using Photoshop, iPhoto, and other software programs.

Las Cruces Museum System

Museum System Administration • Phone: 575-541-2296 • FAX: 575-525-8587
City of Las Cruces Museums, P.O. Box 20000, Las Cruces, NM 88004 • Physical Address: 151 North Church Street

 

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