 The
Figge Art Museum offers a year-round schedule of hands-on educational
opportunities. For more information about any of the classes or workshops
listed below, please call the FAM Education Department at (563) 326-7895,
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Pre-registration
is required for all classes and workshops. The registration deadline
is 5 business days before each class is to begin. If you do not register
for class(es) you wish to take before the deadline, your class may be
cancelled due to low enrollment. To obtain a registration form, please
call the Education Department Secretary at (563) 888-2045, Monday through
Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., or Click
Here.
PLEASE REMEMBER…
The registration deadline for classes is 5 business days before each class
is to begin. If you do not register for the class(es) you wish to take
before the deadline, your class may be cancelled due to low enrollment.
Want to save money on classes? Become a Member! You'll receive
a discount on all studio classes. You'll also enjoy the benefits of membership
all year, including free admission to the museum and a 10% discount in
the Museum Store. For more information, call 563.326-7804.
Winter 2005 CLASS SCHEDULE
Figge Art Museum classes will be taught in the former Davenport Museum of Art building, located at 1737 W. 12th Street. All adult classes are also open to high school
students, ages 16 and older. Friends of the Figge Art Museum receive a discount.
Supply List
Most classes require participants to bring their own art supplies. For supply list
information of general classes, click here.
Click below for desired section.
Adults & Teens
Just for Kids
Spring Break Camp
Scout Workshops
ADULTS & TEENS
ACRYLIC PAINTING
Paint in a supportive and stimulating learning environment. Experiment with color, composition,
paint mixing and techniques. If you’ve ever wanted to be a painter, here’s your opportunity!
(A1) Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
February 15 – March 22
Instructor: Deb Martin
Tuition: $ 45 (Members); $ 50 (non-members)
ADVENTURES IN WATERCOLOR
Artists of all ability levels will enjoy painting in watercolors, using a wide variety of
themes and techniques. Elements of drawing, value, color and design will be explored.
(A2) Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
February 8 – March 22
Instructor: Marj Hier
Tuition: $ 50 (Members); $ 55 (non-members)
CALLIGRAPHY
Discover the elegance of the broad-edge pen as you learn the basics of Chancery Cursive lettering in
four easy lessons. Please specify if you are right or left handed when enrolling.
(A3) Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
March 8 - 29
Instructor: Shelly Voss
Tuition: $ 30 (Members); $ 35 (non-members)
DRAWING I: THE BASICS
Learn to “see” like an artist in this introductory class! Discover how to use line,
composition and perspective as you draw with pencil, felt tip pen and charcoal.
(A4) Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
February 1 – March 22
Instructor: Gloria Burlingame
Tuition: $ 55 (Members); $ 60 (non-members)
DRAWING II: IN COLOR
Learn about composition, and color theory as you work with various media. DRAWING I pre-requisite.
(A5) Wednesday, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
February 2 – March 23
Instructor: Gloria Burlingame
Tuition: $ 55 (Members); $ 60 (non-members)
DRAWING WITH CHARCOAL AND PASTEL
Develop your skills using charcoal and pastel to draw from still-life arrangements, nature, the human face
and the clothed figure. Aspects of line quality and shading will be explored. Open to students, ages 16 and
older. Students provide their own art supplies.
(A6) Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
February 24 – March 24
Instructor: Marj Hier
Tuition: $ 65 (Members); $ 70 (non-members)
FIGURE DRAWING: OPEN STUDIO
Enjoy developing your drawing skills in a supportive environment. No instruction is given – rather, there will
be time to practice and interact with other students. All ability levels welcome. Open to students, ages 16 and older. Students under age 18 must have written permission from a parent or guardian to attend. Students provide their own art supplies. Choose from two sessions.
(A7) Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
February 1 – March 22
Facilitator: Peter Xiao
Tuition: $ 70 (Members & high-school students); $ 80 (non-members)
(A8) Wednesday, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
February 2 – March 23
Facilitator: Gary Burlingame
Tuition: $ 70 (Members & high-school students); $ 80 (non-members)
FIGURE DRAWING INSTRUCTION
Essential for high-school students pursuing art in college, or anyone interested in drawing the
observed human form. Focus on anatomy, composition and expression while drawing from life. Open
to students, ages 16 and older. Students under age 18 must have written permission from a parent
or guardian to attend. Students provide their own art supplies.
(A9) Thursday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
February 3 – March 24
Instructor: Dean Kugler
Tuition: $ 75 (Members & high-school students); $ 85 (non-members)
THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVE
Essential to every artist! Develop an understanding of perspective to draw convincing three-dimensional
forms and space on a two-dimensional surface. Open to students, ages 16 and older.
(A10) Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
February 15 – March 22
Instructor: Bruce Carter
Tuition: $ 35 (Members); $ 40 (non-members)
CERAMICS STUDIO
The Figge Art Museum’s Ceramics Studio is located at 947 Wilkes, behind the former Figge Art Museum. Clay and glazes provided.
INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS
Learn basic handbuilding techniques while developing ideas to create both functional and sculptural work. The instructor will present a demo at the beginning of each class. Open to students, ages 16 and older. Choose from two sessions.
(C1) Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
February 1 – March 29
Instructor: Jon Nevenhoven
Tuition: $ 90 (Members); $ 100 (non-members)
(C2) Thursday, 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
February 3 – March 31
Instructor: Cliff Coussens
Tuition: $ 90 (Members); $ 100 (non-members)
OPEN CERAMICS STUDIO
This non-structured class is designed for returning students who seek more studio time in a less formal class environment. Students can experiment with individual hand-building or wheel throwing projects. Individual guidance and demonstrations of new techniques will be available throughout the course. Open to students, ages 16 and older. Choose from two sessions.
(C3) Monday, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
January 31 – March 28
Instructor: Sally Gierke
Tuition: $ 90 (Members); $ 100 (non-members)
(C4) Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
February 2 – March 30
Instructor: Joel Knanishu
Tuition: $ 90 (Members); $ 100 (non-members)
WHEEL WORK
Fun and creative freedom will be emphasized in this introduction to the potter’s wheel. Students will enjoy learning the many possibilities of this tool as they throw various clay forms. Open to students, ages 16 and older. Choose from two sessions.
(C5) Thursday, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
February 3 – March 31
Instructor: Cliff Coussens
Tuition: $ 90 (Members); $ 100 (non-members)
(C6) Thursday, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
February 3 – March 31
Instructor: Cliff Coussens
Tuition: $ 90 (Members); $ 100 (non-members)
JUST FOR KIDS
AGES 6 – 8:
CLAY FOR KIDS
Learn basic skills working with clay to create coil pots, animal sculptures and more. Class meets at the Ceramics Studio, 947 Wilkes.
(K1) Sunday, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
February 13, 20, 27 and March 13
Instructor: Cassie Stokes
Tuition: $ 30 (Members); $ 35 (non-members)
DRAWING & PAINTING
Learn fundamentals to create exciting visual work using drawing and painting media.
(K2) Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
February 8, 15, 22
Instructor: Cassie Stokes
Tuition: $ 20 (Members); $ 25 (non-members)
AGES 9 - 12:
CARTOONING & COMIC STRIPS
Learn about visual storytelling in comics and develop a newspaper-style comic strip with an original character to tell a story drawn in picture form, using essential art elements.
(K3) Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
March 8, 15, 22
Instructor: Jon Stokes
Tuition: $ 25 (Members); $ 30 (non-members)
SCULPTURE AND MORE
Develop fundamental skills and techniques to create unique clay sculptural forms. Class meets at the Ceramics Studio, 947 Wilkes.
(K4) Sunday, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
February 13, 20, 27 and March 13
Instructor: Cassie Stokes
Tuition: $ 30 (Members); $ 35 (non-members)
COIL, OIL AND FOIL
Using air-dry clay, construct a coil pot and learn about pottery from different cultures. Draw colorful oil pastel landscapes in the tradition of Grant Wood and Paul Gauguin. Learn patterning and relief techniques to create a metal tooling foil mask, inspired by masks from different countries.
(K5) Wednesday, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
March 2, 9 and 16
Instructor: Jayme Piche
Tuition: $ 25 (Members); $ 30 (non-members)
SPRING BREAK CAMP
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE (ages 6 – 12)
What will the Quad-Cities look like in 5, 50 or 500 years? Become a “Figge Future-tech” by drawing, painting, designing and constructing futuristic fashions, from architecture and transportation models to clothing concepts and more, using art materials in the studio.
(SB1) March 29 – 31; 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Camp Instructor: Chris Sederstrom
Tuition: $ 35 (Members); $ 40 (non-members)
SCOUT WORKSHOPS
GIRL SCOUTS AND CUB SCOUTS
Would your scouts like to earn an Art Badge, Pin, or Try-It after school or on a school holiday? The Museum can host a troop of 10 or more scouts for a studio workshop of their choice. Schedule a workshop today by calling Sue Gerace, Outreach Coordinator, at (563) 888-2006.
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