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Calligraphy: Learn the art of making beautiful letters: traditional and contemporary.   Drawing Basics: You'll ease into drawing on the very first day.
Colored Pencil for Beginners: This class covers the essentials of colored pencil.   Colored Pencil 1: Look for the beauty in simple objects. Learn techniques and color layering.
Colored Pencil 2: Use colored pencil on black and other unique surfaces.   Colored Pencil and Watercolor: Boost the power of colored pencil. This combination produces an effect unlike that of either medium alone.
Flower Portraits in Colored Pencil: Work from live flowers. Explore their color, shape and beauty.   Polish it with Metal: Produce the effects of metal (brass/gold, silver, copper) using color formulas that make it fun and easy.
Composition: Correct use of composition Principles separates good art from bad. Janie makes composition easy.   Beetles, Shells, Eyes, and Other Shiny Stuff: Learn how to make stuff shiny. You'll be amazed at how easy it is.
Textures in Colored Pencil: Feathers and Beyond: Take a close look at feathers, fur and scales. Draw from (and photograph) live animals in the classroom.   Working with Photographs: Learn how to work from the reference photos you take in order to create accurate drawings.
Preparing the Portfolio Review: Janie will answer questions, provide gentle and/or candid critique, and assure that you are confident and ready for the Portfolio Review.