Looking for a creative challenge or simply a was to express yourself? Armory classes offer adults an outlet for their artistic needs, and you don’t have to be an artist to sign up! Develop new skills and find hidden talents. Beginners and advanced students are all welcome, everyone is given individualized instruction in order to achieve their goals. Come see what you can do in our Studio!

Students under 18 can register for Adult classes with approval from the Studio Director and the specific instructor. Call the director at 626.792.5101 x131. Giesen Art High Scholarships are available to high school students, 9th – 12th grades, when enrolling in Armory adult classes. Students qualify for Giesen Scholarships with registration. These are available on a first come first serve basis. There is a $15 registration fee per class.

Registration Information

For more information or to receive a Studio brochure with a complete list of current classes call the Armory at 626.792.5101 x 121. Or download the current schedule of classes (PDF).

Summer 2008 Schedule
Classes for Adults

Session One
July 7–August 2

Mondays
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Su8.300 Letterpress
Learn how to hand-set type and print on different letterpresses. Combine text and images to design and create personal letterhead, postcards, cards, announcements, posters and more.
Denise Figueredo / $120, members $110

6:30 – 9 p.m.
Su8.301 Letterpress
Learn how to hand-set type and print on different letterpresses. Combine text and images to design and create personal letterhead, postcards, cards, announcements, posters and more.
Denise Figueredo / $120, members $110

Mondays & Wednesdays
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Su8.302 Beginning & Intermediate Photoshop
Learn design fundamentals through Photoshop, using type tools, layout, composition, color and concept development.
Barry Markowitz / $200, members $180
(plus materials)

6:30 – 9 p.m.
Su8.303 Drawing
Students will learn drawing skills from simple sketches to finished works. They’ll develop drawing techniques such as how to create space, value, form and composition. They will make drawings from observation and gradually build knowledge and gain experience through the use of a variety of techniques. Students will look at works by old masters as well as contemporary artists to gain inspiration and develop personal style when approaching drawing and painting.
Chelsea Dean / $200, members $180
(plus materials)

Tuesdays
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Su8.304 Letterpress
Learn how to hand-set type and print on different letterpresses. Combine text and images to design and create personal letterhead, postcards, cards, announcements, posters and more.
Denise Figueredo / $120, members $110

Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Su8.305 Painting
This class is designed for both beginning and intermediate students to gain experience in painting techniques and develop a creative approach to painting. Various traditional and contemporary methods will be explored through exercises and finished art pieces, emphasizing color, composition, space and texture.
Patricia Liverman / $200, members $180
(plus materials)

6:30 – 9 p.m.
Su8.306 Photography
An introduction to basic technical skills of black and white photography, camera operations, film developing and printing. Students will have hands on developing experience. Use of cameras and supplies are included in materials fee.
Carly Steward / $200, members $180
(plus $20 materials fee)

Wednesdays
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Su8.307 Letterpress
Learn how to hand-set type and print on different letterpresses. Combine text and images to design and create personal letterhead, postcards, cards, announcements, posters and more.
Denise Figueredo / $120, members $110

6:30 – 9 p.m.
Su8.308 Letterpress
Learn how to hand-set type and print on different letterpresses. Combine text and images to design and create personal letterhead, postcards, cards, announcements, posters and more.
Denise Figueredo / $120, members $110

6:30 – 9 p.m.
Su8.309 Pottery on the Wheel
Students will learn to throw pots on the wheel. They’ll also develop skills for making functional and decorative pottery with some sculptural techniques included.
Patricia Ferber / $100, members $90
(plus $15 materials fee)

Thursdays
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Su8.310 Printmaking
Students will be introduced to traditional printmaking processes and printing techniques. They’ll use experimental methods to create unique prints and incorporate photography. Please bring an image of your choice for the first class.
Carolyn Farris / $100, members $90
(plus $20 materials fee)

Fridays
9:30 a.m. – noon
Su8.311 Drawing for Painting
Students will learn basic techniques in drawing and painting, transferring ideas from sketches onto a canvas. Through composition and observation, students will learn the importance of line, value and color palette.
Patricia Liverman/ $100, members $90
(plus materials)

Saturdays
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Su8.312 Letterpress
Learn how to hand-set type and print on different letterpresses. Combine text and images to design and create personal letterhead, postcards, cards, announcements, posters and more.
Denise Figueredo / $120, members $110

1 – 3:30 p.m.
Su8.313 Letterpress
Learn how to hand-set type and print on different letterpresses. Combine text and images to design and create personal letterhead, postcards, cards, announcements, posters and more.
Denise Figueredo / $120, members $110

Session Two
August 4 – August 30

Mondays
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Su8.314 Letterpress
Learn how to hand-set type and print on different letterpresses. Combine text and images to design and create personal letterhead, postcards, cards, announcements, posters and more.
Denise Figueredo / $120, members $110

6:30 – 9 p.m.
Su8.315 Drawing
Students will learn drawing skills from simple sketches to finished works. They’ll develop drawing techniques such as how to create space, value, form and composition. They will make drawings from observation and gradually build knowledge and gain experience through the use of a variety of techniques. Students will look at works by old masters as well as contemporary artists to gain inspiration and develop personal style when approaching drawing and painting.
Chelsea Dean / $100, members $90
(plus materials)

6:30 – 9 p.m.
Su8.316 Letterpress
Learn how to hand-set type and print on different letterpresses. Combine text and images to design and create personal letterhead, postcards, cards, announcements, posters and more.
Denise Figueredo / $120, members $110

6:30 – 9 p.m.
Su8.317 Beginning & Intermediate Photoshop
Learn design fundamentals through Photoshop, using type tools, layout, composition, color and concept development.
Barry Markowitz / $100, members $90
(plus materials)

Tuesdays
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Su8.318 Letterpress
Learn how to hand-set type and print on different letterpresses. Combine text and images to design and create personal letterhead, postcards, cards, announcements, posters and more.
Denise Figueredo / $120, members $110

6:30 – 9 p.m.
Su8.319 More Painting
For continuing painting students, this class offers further experience in painting techniques and concept development. Contemporary methods and artists will be explored, with deeper study of traditional methods, emphasizing color, composition, space and texture.
Patricia Liverman / $100, members $90
(plus materials)

Wednesdays
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Su8.320 Letterpress
Learn how to hand-set type and print on different letterpresses. Combine text and images to design and create personal letterhead, postcards, cards, announcements, posters and more.
Denise Figueredo / $120, members $110

6:30 – 9 p.m.
Su8.321 Ceramics
Students will learn hand-building techniques as well as wheel throwing, burnishing and slip casting. Students will learn how to express themselves further through the use of glazes and various forms of surface decoration. Both high fire and low fire clay will be used.
Elonda Billera / $100, members $90
(plus $15 materials fee)

6:30 – 9 p.m.
Su8.322 Letterpress
Learn how to hand-set type and print on different letterpresses. Combine text and images to design and create personal letterhead, postcards, cards, announcements, posters and more.
Denise Figueredo / $120, members $110

Thursdays
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Su8.323 Printmaking
Students will be introduced to traditional printmaking processes and printing techniques. They’ll use experimental methods to create unique prints and incorporate photography. Please bring an image of your choice for the first class.
Carolyn Farris / $100, members $90
(plus $20 materials fee)

Fridays
9:30 – noon
Su8.324 Collage
Students will learn basic principals of design and color theory while exploring a wide range of materials and collage techniques. No experience in drawing or painting is necessary. Individual expression is encouraged.
Sandra Gallegos / $100, members $90
(plus materials)

Saturdays
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Su8.325 Letterpress
Learn how to hand-set type and print on different letterpresses. Combine text and images to design and create personal letterhead, postcards, cards, announcements, posters and more.
Denise Figueredo / $120, members $110

1 – 3:30 p.m.
Su8.326 Letterpress
Learn how to hand-set type and print on different letterpresses. Combine text and images to design and create personal letterhead, postcards, cards, announcements, posters and more.
Denise Figueredo / $120, members $110

Registration Information

For more information or to receive a Studio brochure with a complete list of current classes call the Armory at 626.792.5101 x 121.

PDF Forms
• Summer 2008 Schedule of Classes
• Registration Form