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WINTER 2020 ADULT CLASSES

Classes and Workshops begin the Week of January 6th
​
Registration Opens November 21st at 9am

Register Here

MONDAYS               
Wheel Throwing: Surface Design, Carmela Fratus – Instructor
9 Mondays, 1/6 – 3/16 (no class 1/20 & 2/17), 10am – 1pm                                                     
$342/Materials Fee: $35
Students practice surface design techniques, including mishima and slip, through weekly demonstrations
and exercises.


Life Drawing Studio & Model Time, Laurel Smith – Instructor
9 Mondays, 1/6 – 3/16 (no class 1/20 & 2/17), 10am – 12pm 
$176
This class is an open life-drawing studio. We provide the studio, models, easels, tables, music, and
community; you provide materials and artistic direction. All levels welcome.


TUESDAYS
Painting LARGE, Emily Passman – Instructor
10 Tuesdays 1/7 – 3/17 (no class 2/18), 9:30am – 12:30pm                                                                                 
$398 
Does this sound like you: “I never dared to paint on a really big canvas!” Emily will lead you with exercises 
to break into a new and exciting size with your work. The class will cover composition, value control, and 
color power. This class is for oil or acrylic painters, intermediate or advanced. A materials list will be provided.

Potters Wheel and Hand-building, Carmela Fratus – Instructor
10 Tuesdays 1/7 – 3/17 (no class 2/18), 10am – 1pm                                                                                                                            
$346/Materials Fee: $35
This class is designed to allow each student to learn to create in clay and use the potter’s wheel at their own
pace in a supportive community. Weekly demonstrations on technique are shared while students are encouraged
to develop their own style. All levels welcome.


Wheel Throwing: Pots with Purpose, Carmela Fratus – Instructor
10 Tuesdays 1/7 – 3/17 (no class 2/18), 5:30pm – 8:30pm
$346/Materials Fee: $35                           
The potter’s wheel will be used to create functional and decorative forms.  Beginning students have weekly
instruction and assistance. Returning students develop personal style through weekly demonstrations and
exercises. *Evening instruction ends at 7:30pm, studio is open until 8:30pm


WEDNESDAYS
Ceramics: Basics and Beyond, Carmela Fratus – Instructor
10 Wednesdays 1/8 – 3/18 (no class 2/19), 10am – 1pm                                                          
$342/Materials Fee: $35                                                        
Students learn foundational hand-building and potter’s wheel techniques in a fun and relaxing environment.
Beginning students have weekly instruction and assistance. Returning students develop their personal style
through self-directed projects. 


Ceramics: Independent Explorations, Carmela Fratus – Instructor
10 Wednesdays 1/8 – 3/18 (no class 2/19), 5:30pm – 8:30pm                                                
$342/Materials Fee: $35 (25lbs of clay)
For intermediate and advanced students only, this independent studies class is available to focus on
self-directed projects. Students meet one-on-one with the instructor for guidance and demonstration. 


THURSDAYS
Open Painting Studio, Emily Passman – Instructor
10 Thursdays 1/9 – 3/19 (no class 2/20), 9:30am – 12pm                                                                          
$328 
Approach your independent painting work under the guidance of an accomplished instructor,
while working on your projects at your own pace. All mediums welcome; a suggested materials
list will be provided. 


Basic Drawing, Jill Pottle – Instructor
10 Thursdays 1/9 – 3/19 (no class 2/20), 6pm – 9pm                                                                          
$331
Come learn the basic techniques of how to draw. Through a variety of exercises, students will 
learn how to correct proportions, design an effective composition, and create a strong sense of 
perspective. Using charcoal and pencil, students will draw landscape, still life and portrait. We will 
address value, line, tone and texture. This is a class for the beginner or the person who needs to 
​brush up on their drawing skills. This course reminds us that drawing is the backbone of painting.


Ceramics: Exploring Possibilities, Carmela Fratus – Instructor
10 Thursdays 1/9 – 3/19 (no class 2/20), 10am – 1pm                                                                          
$342/Material fee: $35
Join us to create functional ceramics using both hand-building and potter’s wheel techniques.
Through weekly demonstrations, students will learn foundational glazing techniques while creating
both functional and decorative pieces. 

 
   
​

Questions?  Email Zoe Langosy or call ArtSpan at 781-862-6040.
 Lexington Friends of the Arts dba Munroe Center for the Arts • 1403 Massachusetts Avenue • Lexington MA 02420 • 781-862-6040 
Copyright © 2019 Munroe Center for the Arts
Images may not be copied without permission from Munroe Center for the Arts
and/or the artist(s) who created the image(s).

  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Staff • Contact Us
    • Board of Directors
    • COVID-19
    • Annual Report
    • Newsletter
    • Transportation
  • Visual Arts
    • Workshops!
    • In Person Kids and Teens Classes
    • Online Kids and Teens Classes
    • In Person Adult Classes
    • Online Adult Classes
    • Summer Ceramics
    • Meet the Teachers
  • Performing Arts
    • Munroe Saturday Nights >
      • Next Performance
      • Upcoming Play Reading
      • Recorded Performances
      • Season Schedule
    • The Dance Inn
    • Lexington Music School
    • Lexington School of Ballet
  • Arts in the Community
    • ArtWalk >
      • Painted Posts
      • Signs of Inspiration
      • Barrier Beautification >
        • Artist Tips
      • ArtWalk 2020 >
        • Art Locations
      • OutdoorOrnaments
    • EarthDay
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