Hyannis Harbor Arts Center 2011 Classes and Workshops

At the HHAC we work hard to promote art appreciation throughout the community, support local artists and bring a vareity of affordable art education to professionals and students of all levels. Classes, lectures, events and workshops may be added, so check back for updates! Please contact the teachers to reserve your space. To learn more about our instructors and exhibitors go to our Artists and Teachers page.

To register, please contact the teacher of the class you would like to take.  Contact information is listed with each class. 

FOR ADULTS:

*NEW*
Inside Art
with Tessa D’Agostino
MakeInsideArt@gmail.com
All Levels
Ongoing: 4th Saturday of every month  from 1:30pm-3:30pm
$30.00 per session: includes all supplies 

Inside Art is an arts program developed by local artist, Tessa D’Agostino, which encourages self exploration. Through the art process students not only learn a variety of art skills, but are also taught to analyze their work through artistic and self reflection.

Inside Art now offers a visual arts program at the Hyannis Harbor Arts Center at the Guyer Barn. This program has been specifically designed for people living with developmental, emotional, physical, and mental disabilities. Students will learn skills in painting, drawing, collage, mixed media, sculpture, stress relief through art and more!!! All classes encourage self expression and creative individuality. Students will be encouraged to pursue their personal/creative interests. Instructor, Tessa D’Agostino, has a passion for teaching the arts to people living with different life challenges and has taught therapeutic and expressive arts classes for years. No experience is necessary, just an interest in the arts and having fun!  To learn more about Inside Art visit www.makeinsideart.com

*NEW*
Oil / Acrylic Painting Workshop
With Melanie Chartier
508-685-2001
melaniechartier@comcast.net
Adults: Beginner – Advanced
Ongoing: the first Wednesdays of the month, 10:00am – 3:00pm
$75.00 per session

The idea that there is no substitute for painting from direct observation leads to the continued study and practice of still life.  Still life will be used in the workshop to develop and improve the student’s personal approach while implementing the fundamentals of design and he general techniques for painting what you see.  Workshop participants will bring their own supplies and should contact the teacher for suggestions upon registration.


*NEW*
Theatre Workshops
with Judith Partelow & Eliza Ryan
March 31 & April 7, 10 am - 1pm
$30.00 per session


Abstract Watercolor Workshop
with James Wolf
(508)221-2689
james.wolf810@gmail.com
Adults: Beginner – Advanced
Ongoing: the last Monday of the month, 10:00am – 3:00pm
$75.00 per session

James Wolf teaches a watercolor abstract expressionist class once a month at the Hyannis Harbor Art Center. The 5 hour workshop focuses on 3 basic elements in painting: Composition, Color Mixing and Brush Control, from beginner to advanced levels. Paper is supplied, bring brushes and paint.


Figure Drawing and Painting
with Sarah Holl
508-957-2258
sarahhollart@yahoo.com
www.sarahholl.com
Adults: Beginner - Advanced
Ongoing: Every Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
$20.00 per session



Friday Night Crafting Experience
With Julien Havard
lovejulien@aol.com
646-334-9073
Adults 21+, Men and Women
Fridays, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
$25 per person, or bring a friend (of the opposite sex, if you can) and it’s 2 for $40
Price is per session and includes materials

Join us every Friday for a crazy good time!
Enjoy music and munchies.

We will all start and finish a new project each week.
some of them include...

Naughty clay sculptures
Dishes and plates
Lampshades
Crazy hats and headdresses
Dirty Birdie bird houses
tissue box covers
Decoupage
and many more!



CLASSES FOR TEENS:

Figure Drawing and Painting for Teens
with Sarah Holl
508-957-2258
sarahhollart@yahoo.com
Ages 14-18
Tuesdays, 4:00pm -6:00 pm, starting September 27th
$155 for eight weeks

In this course, students will learn the basics of figure drawing, compositions, value, line, etc. Starting in charcoal, students will have the opportunity to explore different mediums as well as their own personal style. There will be group critiques, individual instruction and demos. Drawings from observation are essential for college portfolios, and this is a great class for students preparing for college. No experience necessary.