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Classes | Friends of the Conservatory Volunteer Park | Seattle WA

Classes – SPARC

The following classes are presented by Seattle Parks and Recreation.
You can register and pay in one of three ways:

• Call Seattle Parks and Recreation Specialist Cheryl Brown 206-386-9106
• Online at https://class.seattle.gov/parks/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp
• You will need to create an account to register for classes online
—- Left side of page enter barcode number
—- or to search all available classes:
—- Left side of page select: Arts: Visual/Crafts
—- Right side of page select a location: Volunteer Park
—- Center of page click: Show Courses
• Call the Business Center at 206- 684-5177
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‘Green’ Drawing

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Instructor: Howard Hansen
Surround yourself with green at the Volunteer Park Conservatory in this drawing class for all skill levels. Focus on leaves and flowers in this class where instructor, Howard Hansen says he can teach anyone to draw! Explore various drawing tools and enjoy the ambiance of the conservatory while you draw. Class meets on 6 Wednesdays.

Wednesdays: April 17, 24, & May 1, 8, 15, 22   (SPARC barcode #101220)
Time: 10:00am – noon
Fee: $75.00 (6 days). A Visitor Pass is required for all students. The most economical is to purchase an Annual Pass for the Conservatory on or before your first day of class.
Location: Conservatory Cottage

 

Introduction to Ikebana

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ikebana-290w Instructor: Fanny Yau
The beauty of this art form, Ikebana, is its simplicity. It can be done anywhere, anytime, with anything you can find. The basic Sogetsu curriculum teaches you principles of space, balance, and color to help you develop the artistic sense you’ll need to create freestyle arrangements on your own. So grab a pair of scissors and be prepared to be amazed by your own creativity! Class meets on 4 Tuesdays.

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Available sessions:
Tuesdays: April 9, 16, 23, 30   (SPARC barcode #101224)
Tuesdays: May 7, 14, 21, 28   (SPARC barcode #101227)
Tuesdays: June 4, 11, 18, 25   (SPARC barcode #101230)
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Fee: $76 per session (4 days), $10 materials fee included for the first day of class. A Visitor Pass is required for all students. The most economical is to purchase an Annual Pass for the Conservatory on or before your first day of class.
Location: Conservatory Cottage

 

Watercolor at the Conservatory

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Instructor: Jan Morris
Explore the beauty of the Conservatory through watercolor painting with instructor Jan Morris. Explore shapes, textures and color in this fun class using the Conservatory as a backdrop. Please bring $10 donation for Volunteer Park Conservatory to be collected at first class. Please call for supply list. Class meets on 6 Tuesdays.

Available sessions:
Tuesdays: April 9, 16, 23, 30 & May 7, 14   (SPARC barcode #101330)
Tuesdays: May 21, 28 & June 4, 11, 18, 25   (SPARC barcode #101332)
Time: 10:00am – noon
Fee: $75.00 (6 days). A Visitor Pass is required for all students. The most economical is to purchase an Annual Pass for the Conservatory on or before your first day of class.
Location: Conservatory Cottage

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Around the Color Wheel in Watercolors

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Instructor: Susan Waite
This watercolor class will focus on choosing pigments to get the colors and values you desire. We will concentrate on one or two colors at a time, as we paint from the nature surrounding us at the Conservatory.. We will explore mixing a variety of greens, since we are in the green Northwest. Great introduction to watercolors for beginners, as well as broadening your understanding of this medium for advanced painters. Dazzle yourself with beautiful color mixtures! Watercolor supplies available to “rent” for the class duration, if you don’t already have them. $5 material fee due to instructor. Class meets on 4 Fridays.

Available sessions:
Fridays: April 12, 19, 26 & May 3   (SPARC barcode #101185)
Fridays: May 10, 17, 24, 31   (SPARC barcode #101186)
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Fee: $55.00 (4 days). A Visitor Pass is required for all students. The most economical is to purchase an Annual Pass for the Conservatory on or before your first day of class.
Location: Conservatory Cottage

 

Drawing and Printing From Nature

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Instructor: Lisa Snow Lady
Start with a sketch, and then work to develop your drawing in paint, paper or print. Experiment in the art process and come away from the class with skills and beautiful results. We will learn relief printing techniques using linoleum blocks and a soft material known as safety-cut. We will also make hand-printed monotypes and printings from other materials and will incorporate collage into our prints. Comparison of water-soluble and oil based inks and different types of paper will be discussed. Come ready to play! No prior printmaking experience necessary. Lisa Snow Lady has a BFA from the University of Washington and has been painting and printmaking for over 15 years. Class meets on 6 Thursdays.

Available sessions:
Thurdays: April 25 & May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30   (SPARC barcode #101193)
Time: 10:00am – noon
Fee: $75.00 (6 days). A Visitor Pass is required for all students. The most economical is to purchase an Annual Pass for the Conservatory on or before your first day of class.
Location: Conservatory Cottage

 

Paper Garden

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Instructor: Siri Kroesen
Explore the botanical world through collage. The class will spend time drawing and observing the plants in the conservatory followed by time in the studio creating collages and mixed media works. Class inspired by the book, “The Paper Garden, An Artist (begins her work) at 72. Class supports both beginning and advanced students. Collage materials will include painted papers, found objects, handmade papers and print transfers, as well as exploring an archival approach to collage. Class meets on 5 Thursdays.

Available sessions:
Thurdays: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30   (SPARC barcode #101270)
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Fee: $65.00 (6 days). A Visitor Pass is required for all students. The most economical is to purchase an Annual Pass for the Conservatory on or before your first day of class.
Location: Conservatory Cottage