Scouts will tour our Museum Exhibition Navel Gazing: Artists Visions of Florida. During the tour, Girl Scouts will see an extraordinary selection of artworks celebrating diverse views of our state. Artists native to Florida and abroad were asked to investigate our state’s image and culture by creating new works of art in all media.

After the tour, the Girl Scouts will go to the Museum School’s studios to paint their own views of Navel Gazing. A great start or continuation for girls working toward their Visual Arts IP.

Date: Sat., Feb.13, and Sat., March 13, 2010. Pre-registration is required.
Time: 10:00 to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Brevard Art Museum, 1520 Highland Ave., Melbourne
Other: Girls may register individually.
Min/Max: 8/15
Cost: $15 per Girl Scout; no charge for chaperones.
Registration: Call (321) 254-7782. Registration required by Mon., Feb. 8 for the Feb. 13 activity and Mon., March 8 for the March 13 activity.
Full payment is required to secure reservation. No refunds will be made within one week prior to the workshop date. 

Sessions
821GS2 - Saturday, March 13

Pottery and sculpture open studio students are encouraged to use open studio time to continue projects begun in class. Open studio time should not be used for new projects. Days and times of the clay open studio will be announced and posted for students. Attendees must be currently enrolled in a pottery or sculpture class and be able to work independently. All students are required to clean up after themselves and are required to sign in and out and do lab chores to maintain the free open studio time. This time is not intended to take the place of a production studio. The pottery department reserves the right to limit the amount of pottery produced. 

Individual must have wheel experience and work unassisted!  Days, times and availability for wheel rental will be announced and posted in Museum School. 

Each person is responsible for bringing their own tools, clay, and towels.  All students are required to clean up after themselves and are required to sign in and out.  The pottery department reserves the right to limit the amount of pottery produced. 

Call 321-254-7782 for details. 

Learn basic wheel and handbuilding techniques in this clay class. Surface enrichment techniques and glazing will be covered. Young children with parents welcome. Ages 7 and up. Bring your pottery tool kit, towel, and pottery apron to first class. (Tool kit available for purchase in the Museum School Store.) Tuition includes 25 lbs of clay and firing.

401d - $170
401dd - $155

Classes held at ...

Renee Foosaner Education Center
1520 Highland Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32935

We will expore painting techniques in order to expand and enrich the look and meaning of art projects.  The boundaries of the class will be defined bsed upon the wants and needs of the students enrolled in order to further their abilities.  This could include portraiture, still lifes, mixed media, or other areas of interest.  Students are encouraged to bring in past painting projects that they would like feedbak on and help with.  We will also explore painting on gold leaf, using different mediums to change the properties of your paints, different techniquest in applicationand glazing.

March 23 - May 18
217dd - $95
217d - $115

Drawing provides the basic foundation for many other forms of art.

This class is for all skill levels of drawing with an aim to improve our approach and techniques. Beginners will learn the foundations for drawing. Emphasis will be on value, contour, shading, composition, perspective, and advancement of technique. It will be an exploration of black and white drawing mediums and maybe some color. The course will include figure drawing, landscape, still lifes and other areas of interest.

March 22 - May 17
213dd - $60
213d - $75

Painting fundamental techniques and experimental methods will be taught. We will explore painting materials, color, representational techniques and use compositional concepts to create inspired resonant paintings. Instruction will include discussion, visual examples and demonstrations. This continuing class will inspire all levels, as instruction is individualized.

Tuesday morning, March 23 - May 18
209dd - $95
209d - $115

Thursday evening, March 24 - May 20
209 dd-e - $95
209 d-e - $115

Emphasis on the art of throwing. The course is for the beginning and advanced student and will also include handbuilding and extrusions. Surface enrichment and glazing techniques will be covered. Bring your pottery tool kit, towel, and apron to first class. (Tool kit available for purchase in the Museum School Store.) Tuition includes 25 lbs of clay and firing.

March 23 - May 18
402dd - $155
402d - $170

Sharpen your skills in posing techniques both in studio and under early evening and nighttime lighting conditions.  Imagine eight weeks of learning to post both individuals and small groups for portraiture either in a studio or in natural outdoor locations.

This is not a lab course, so either a film or digital camera may be used.  NOTE: A SLR either film or digital is recommended.  A sturdy tripod is also recommended but not necessary.

603AA - $115
603A - $95

Drawing is the basis of nearly all visual arts activities. Have you ever wanted to learn how to improve your powers of observation and execution; explore different types of drawing media; or apply what you learn in a drawing class to your other creative endeavors. Then, this is a class for you. Composition and understanding of the basic elements of design will be explored. So grow your artistic capabilities, have fun, and take Drawing for Fun.

March 25 - May 20
200dd - $95
200d - $115

This is a special topics course taught in collaboration with Florida Tech. Lars Jones, FIT Associate Professor of Art History will present weekly lectures at FIT and guest artist instructors will teach the studio portion each week at the Museum School.

Lectures:
Thursday,  5 pm - 6:15 pm FIT

Studio:
Friday, 6 pm - 9 pm, BAM studio

Sessions:
304AA - $190
304A - $225

Take all three "Foundations of Modern Art" sessions (302, 303, 304) for $600, $500 with discount or an individual class for $60, $50 with discount. Call 321-254-7782 to register.

Amaze yourself in an exploration of glass. Learn to cut and fuse glass and then slump into a mold. Experiment with a variety of projects- jewelry, small bowls, plates and more. Create designs with frit and stringers. Basic tools and molds provided. $25 supply fee provides for starter kits payable at registration. Supplies could be more than $25 based on projects chosen or students may bring their own glass.

March 25 - May 20
501dd - $155
501d - $170

This is an advanced studio class for both wheel and handbuilding students. Each student is encouraged to investigate or express their personal vision of a particular form and complete a series consisting of 10 or more pieces. Group critiques and discussions are provided to meet the specific needs of each student and the group. Raku and alternative firing techniques are included. Tuition includes 25 lbs of clay and firing.

March 25 - May 20
409dd - $155
409d - $170

This class focuses on good wheel-thrown pottery techniques as well as providing a continuous learning environment for advanced students. This class will take the student through the complete pottery life cycle from forming clay on the potter’s wheel, trimming, bisque firing and final glazing to the completion of a work of art. Final glazing/firing techniques will include high fire, saggar, and Raku where the student will be involved with the entire firing process. Bring your pottery tool kit, towel, and pottery apron to first class. (Tool kit available for purchase in the Museum School Store.) Tuition includes 25 lbs of clay and firing.

March 25 - May 20
404dd - $155
404d - $170

Join this pottery class for lots of fun on the potter’s wheel. You will learn the basics of throwing cups, bottles, bowls and making composite pots. You will also create a variety of surface enrichment and glazing techniques. Tuition includes clay and firing.

March 26 - May 21
411dd - $155
411d - $170

Figure drawing for all skill levels-action poses, the anatomy of the body, and the figure in perspective will be addressed through study of nude models. The students will advance in their understanding and sensitivity to the human form. This course is designed to accommodate students with basic, intermediate and advanced drawing skills. Model fee extra and collectable at the first class. Arrive with tools and enthusiasm; model at first class!

March 26 - May 21
216dd - $95
216d - $116

Learn basic wheel and handbuilding techniques in this clay class. Trimming, finishing, adding handles, feet, and spouts and glazing will be covered. Children with parents welcome. Ages 7 and up. Bring your pottery tool kit, towel, and pottery apron to first class. (Tool kit available for purchase in the Museum School Store.) Tuition includes 25 lbs of clay and firing.

March 27 - May 22
407AA - $155
407A - $170

All levels. In this class you will find your hidden creativity. Clay is easy and fun to work with. For the first class, everyone should have an idea of what they wish to create, via photos, magazines clippings, etc. There are no “assignments”. Each person will choose his or her own subject and will be given individual attention to aid in reaching their goal. Tuition includes 25 lbs of clay and firing.

This class is six weeks long; it begins Apriil 14

April 14 - May 19
406dd - $116
406d - $128

If you thought you could never create sculpture in clay, join this class to ease into it gently. Special attention is given to those who have never even made a mud pie. You may surprise yourself with the results. Tuition includes 25 lbs of clay and firing.

This is a six-week class that begins on April 19th.

April 19 - May 24
410dd - $116
410d - $128