The classes I am currently teaching at local community centers are shown below. I also offer private lessons and group workshops. Please call or email me if you would like more information or to schedule a session.
WEST BLOOMFIELD
To register, call 248-451-1900 or 248-451-1901 or online at www.WestBloomfieldParks.org
Landscapes
Use the medium of your choice. Learn about historical landscape artists through contemporary artists. Focus is on color, value, perspective, skies, how to use a photo for reference and much more. There will be many handouts. Bring your own supplies.
| Ages: 18+ | Instructor: Fran Seikaly | Location: Marshbank Park Lodge | |
| Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | |
| Tuesday | January 10 – February 28 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | 8 weeks |
Drawing
A nine week class with each class building on the preceding lesson. Contours, 1, 2, 3 point perspective, shading to show volume, drawing on the right side of the brain, hands, heads, drapery, and more. Supplies needed; spiral bound sketch book, a 2B, 4B and 6B Pencils and a white plastic eraser.
| Ages: 18+ | Instructor: Fran Seikaly | Location: Marshbank Park Lodge | |
| Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | |
| Thursday | January 19 – March 16 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | 9 weeks |
Oil Painting & Acrylics
For beginners or experienced painters
Serenity and stress reduction are some of the many benefits of painting … let your mind relax as you learn the joy of painting in oils and acrylics, under the gentle instruction of our award-winning teacher. Learn the rules of composition, color theory, painting techniques and more, via demonstrations, a study of great artists’ work and individual instruction. A materials list is available at registration.
| Ages: 18+ | Instructor: Fran Seikaly | Location: Marshbank Park Lodge | |
| Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | |
| Tuesday | March 14 – May 2 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | 8 weeks |
Multi Media
Bring the medium of your choice to finish an art piece or start a new one. Pastels, colored pencils, oils, watercolors or acrylics. All are welcome.
| Ages: 18+ | Instructor: Fran Seikaly | Location: Marshbank Park Lodge | |
| Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | |
| Thursday | March 23 – May 18 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | 8 weeks |
BBAC – BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD ART CENTER
Pastels That Pop
Fabulous color, rich luminosity and beautiful renderings are all features of working with pastels. Learn how to layer your colors, use warm and cool colors, and light and shadow to create depth and interest. Individualized instruction is given — beginners as well as experienced students are welcome! Work from a still life or your own photo reference. Supply list available at registration. (10 weeks)
| Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | |
| Monday | January 9 – March 20 No class January 16 |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
To register, call 248-644-0866 or online at www.BBArtCenter.org
