2009 Classes
Joan Aaronson
Current 6 week classes offered by Joan Aaronson:
Collage
Experiment and experience different collage techniques using a variety of materials and mediums. Students will use different kinds of papers, fabrics and other fusibles. Papers will also be created for adhering for personal projects. Students will also learn about assemblage and decoupage. Personal unique projects will be created.
Water Color
Each week students will try new and different techniques using water colors and water soluble mediums. This includes art bleeding tissue paper, sumi brushes, sponges and strange and interesting kinds of paint brushes, pens and water soluble oil crayons. It is an exploration into tools and water color in a most personally creative ways.
Visual Journaling
This class is a combination of personal story telling and journaling using simple illustration and writing. Document your own history, feelings, and challenges. This is quite rewarding! This includes sharing with others students. This class is useful in self growth and socialization. Students will use a variety of brushes and pens. This class is an introduction to fun and easy ways of self expression.
Printmaking
Learn a variety of printmaking techniques including stenciling, block printing mono printing and silkscreen techniques.
Acrylics
Acrylic paints are very versatile and permanent. It can be used on paper, canvas, fabric and wearable art. Students will be creating a finished professional look. Experience the medium in a variety of ways. It is a fun and easy with great rewards.
Retirement, Assisted Living and Nursing facilities
Surface Design on Fabric & Art Quilting
These classes are similar to those Joan currently teaches at Ringling College of Art and Design in the Healing Arts Program. Classes are adapted to student interests, abilities and limitations.
Joan Aaronson BFA Massachusetts College of Art, Illustration
Certificate in Alcoholism Counseling, Boston College Graduate School of Social Work
Joan teaches at Ringling College of Art and Design in the Healing Arts Program and Adult and Community Education, Sarasota, FL
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Fall 2009
Fabric Design Techniques
Ringling College of Art and Design
Collage
Acylic Painting
Longboat Key Art Center
Karen Watt, Student
Fabric Design Techniques
