Art Classes in 2011
All art classes are open to teens and adults with varying abilities. Materials will be provided.
Classes are held at the Rudolf Steiner Health Center, 1422 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Register online. You may also call 734-663-4365 or email art@steinerhealth.org to register.
Open Classes:
Clay Modeling: Platonic Solids
September 1, 8, 15 (Thursdays):
7:30-9 pm, $50 for the series, $20 for a single session
(Patient Organization members pay supply fee only: $24)
Taught by Sara McMullen-Laird.
Learn to make a series of platonic solids out of clay. Advanced students can work on transformations.
More about the platonic solids:
The 5 platonic solids have fascinated geometers for thousands of years. The shapes are named for the ancient Greek philosopher Plato who theorized that the classical elements were constructed from the regular solids as follows:
Tetrahedron (4 faces): Fire
Cube (6 faces): Earth
Octahedron (8 faces): Air
Dodecahedron (12 faces): Universe
Icosehedron (20 faces): Water
Each participant will engage in the process of forming the shapes themselves and connecting with the process of those archetypal formative forces. That activity has been experienced by many as strengthening and meditative.
The more advanced transformation exercises are a discovery process of how the forms are interrelated and reveal a deeper transformative truth about the very substance of our universe.
Form Drawing
September 27, October 4, 11 (Tuesdays):
10:00am-11:30am, $50
(Patient Organization members pay supply fee only: $24)
Taught by Sara McMullen-Laird
Form Drawing is known for its ability to improve concentration, mental clarity, and sense of balance. Class begins with simple repeating forms, working up to a more elaborate form of choice in the last session.
Veil Painting
March 5, 12, 19 (Mondays):
10:00am-11:30am, $50
(Patient Organization members pay supply fee only: $24)
Taught by Sara McMullen-Laird
Veil painting is a slow meditative painting method that creates beautifully layered images. Some watercolor painting experience helpful but not necessary.
The following classes are closed:
Basic Watercolor Painting
July 16 and 23 (Saturdays)
10:00am-12:30pm
$50 (Patient Organization members pay supply fee only: $24)
Taught by Sara McMullen-Laird
Learn the basics of watercolor blending with guided color exercises. This wonderfully meditative method is a good foundation and review of proper brush stroke and water/color balance.
Watercolor Painting: Plants
April 20, 25 and May 4 (Wednesdays):
10 - 11:30 am, $50
(Patient Organization members pay supply fee only: $24)
Taught by Sara McMullen-Laird.
Learn to paint plants in various growth stages. Some watercolor experience helpful but not necessary.
Plant Study Class
April 19, 26 and May 3 (Mondays):
6:00pm-7:30pm, $50
(Patient Organization members pay supply fee only)
Taught by Dr. Quentin McMullen and Sara McMullen-Laird.
Dr. Quentin McMullen will give us insight into medicinal plants and their properties. Sara McMullen-Laird will then guide us through an artistic expression of the plants and their qualities.
(limited to15 participants)
Form Drawing
March 12, 19, and 26 (Fridays):
10:00am-11:30am, $50
(Patient Organization members pay supply fee only)
Taught by Sara McMullen-Laird
(limited to 10 participants)
Form Drawing is known for its ability to improve concentration, mental clarity, and sense of balance.
Water Color Painting Class: Animals
February 5, 12, and 19 (Fridays):
10:00am-11:30am, $50
(Patient Organization members pay supply fee only)
Taught by Sara McMullen-Laird
(limited to 10 participants)
Water Color Painting Class: Landscapes
September 5, 12, and 19:
10:00am-11:30am, $50
(Patient Organization members pay supply fee only)
Taught by Sara McMullen-Laird
(limited to 10 participants)