Watercolor/doodle class is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to learn about, and experiment with, two fascinating art forms: watercolor painting and doodling. Through a combination of hands-on instruction, group discussions, and individual feedback, students will develop their own unique style and gain the skills and confidence needed to express themselves creatively. 

Course overview:

The course will be divided into several modules, each focused on a specific aspect of watercolor/doodle art.  These modules will include:

• Introduction to watercolors: Students will learn the basics of watercolor painting, including color theory, brush techniques, and composition
• Doodling 101: Students will explore different types of doodling, including line drawing, patterns, and lettering
• Combining watercolors and doodles: Sturdents will learn how to combine watercolors and doodles to create dynamic and interesting art pieces

 Supplies needed:

• Watercolor paints - tube or pan paint sets
• Extra-Fine black line markers (i.e. Sharpie black)
• Small set of color markers (dual tips)
• 140lb watercolor paper (hot or cold press -ok)
• Mechanical pencil
• White gel pen
• Gold gel pen
• Eraser
• Paper towels
• 2 Water containers
• Paint brushes - 4, 6, 8 rounds; 1 inch flat brush; rigger brush
• Color wheel

Class sessions take place on Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 from 1:00 - 3:00 at the River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084.

Classes are for adults age 18 and up

For the absolute beginner, this class includes an introduction to the basics of tap dance. Emphasis is on finding the beat of the music and moving to it while performing single and double sound fundamentals with clarity at slow to moderate tempos. It is a fun, active class with plenty of movement.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 from 1:30 - 2:30 at River House (179 Marine St.)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

For beginners and experienced dancers who love classical ballet and the meditative focus it demands. Emphasis in this class will be on understanding the ideals of ballet within the confines of our mature and varied body types, building the strength and flexibility that support the technique, and the presentational qualities ballet demands. The class will include barre and center work but will not include jumps or turns unless members of the class request them. Alternative movement will be provided for those who are not comfortable with turns or jumps.

Ballet shoes are recommended.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 from 2:45 - 3:45 at River House (179 Marine St.)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Are you interested in writing your own nonfiction book but are unsure how to even start? Then this class is for you.

Supplies needed:

pen and/or pencil

paper and/or laptop

Content:

1. Planning — The heart of planning is a book proposal that would explain to a traditional publisher what this book is about, how it will benefit the reader, and why it should be published. The planning step will go on during the entire course and should produce a solid beginning to a formal book proposal.

2. Putting ideas into words (writing) — Two things are important: 1. An author must really care about his or her subject matter and want to share it with others in a way that moves them, changes them, entertains them, or teaches them something. 2. Writing is the most time-consuming part of this process. It requires organization, self-discipline, mastery of the English language, and openness to critiques by an editor.

3. Professional partners — This is about all the people who will play a role in some aspect of a book. Very few people can, or would even want to, do everything that must be done to take a book from concept to completion, especially if completion includes marketing. This requires a team of people, each with an area of specialization and all focused on a single outcome — making the book a success.

4. Publishing — The step that converts digital files or plates into printed, bound pages between two covers. In today’s world, publishing also includes ebooks and audio books, which demand special skills and different professional partners. The more authors understand the available publishing options, the more they can choose the best one for their needs

5. Promotion — This is the way an author lets readers know the book exists and why and how to buy it. This should not be the point at which an author starts thinking about how to market the book. In fact, the time to consider promotional strategy is during the planning phase. A proposal will contain the steps to help a publisher promote the book, or the author will assume full responsibility for doing it if the book is self-published.

Rather than creating and distributing handouts, Bobbi recommends the book on which this course is based: How to Write a Nonfiction Book (7th Edition): From planning to promotion in 6 simple steps by Bobbi Linkemer and Peggy Nehmen

Class sessions will run on Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 from 11:45 to 1:45 at River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

This course is designed to teach the student the techniques of transparent watercolor using both the ”wet” and “dry” methods. Student will learn the unique characteristics of the watercolor medium, its possibilities and limitations, as well as the special papers and brushes used in the execution of art works.

Mr. Ouellette received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Arts in Painting from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He taught at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and showed in many galleries and museums including the Detroit Institute of Art. He moved to St. Augustine in 1981 where he continued his career as an artist and professor of Fine Art at the Florida School of the Arts in his twenty-six year tenure. He was also a professor of Fine Arts, Painting and Design and Art History at SJRCC St. Augustine campus. He is currently teaching Art History and Studio classes at Flagler College Continuing Education.

Watercolor Materials and Supplies                

Brushes:

• sable (preferred), ox hair (if you can find it or sable blends or sable synthetics 
• 1”       flat
• 1/2”    flat
• #8  and #10  round
• rigger brush 

 Paper:

• Two sheets of Arches 22”x30”, 140 lb. cold press,  or a 9” x 12” block      

Paints:

Box sets of tube watercolors which should include most of these:        

• ultramarine blue
• cerulean blue
• cobalt blue
• thalo blue
• alizarin crimson
• cadmium red light
• cadmium yellow light 
• new gamboge
• burnt umber
• burnt sienna 

Other materials:                            

• covered palette, plastic
• painting board
• masking tape
• materials box
• non-breakable container for water
• roll of paper towels

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9:00 - 11:00 at The River House (179 Marine St.   St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

In this friendly, introductory class, you will learn:

• instrument part names
• types of ukes
• string names/tuning
• reading uke tabs
• easy basic chords
• easy strum rhythms
• to play along with your favorite classic songs!

Requirements: Instrument, music stand, pen or pencil

Dennis Fermin has been playing guitar for over 30 years and joyfully helping others learn to play along the way. As a graduate from Musician's Institute of California, he has the skills and the patience to teach on many different topics and styles of music. Currently you can hear him perform locally as Fermin Spanish Guitar.

4 sessions will run on Wednesday, April 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. at River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

In this painting course, Jenny will lead you through the fundamentals of landscape painting from composition to finished piece.  

You will learn how to break down a composition into readable shapes and patterns, how to mix colors as well as how to apply different painting applications all within an art historical framework.  Jenny’s goal is to work with each student from where they are and help them take the steps to get where they want to be.

Jenny is an award-winning, independent, St. Augustine area artist and has shown her work internationally in galleries and museums.  Her formal education includes a BS from Vanderbilt University, a certificate in Museum Studies from Northwestern University and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Supplies Needed:

A few images of landscapes you might want to paint - printed out

a 16”x20” canvas,

a painter’s palette (do not get one with dividers as it is not conducive to mixing colors, paper plates can work quite well),

a variety of round and flat paintbrushes,

a general set of tube acrylic paints including black, green, yellow, red, brown, blue and two tubes of white or one large tube (white is used more than the other colors),

a rag for clean-up,

a plastic cup for water,

a pencil and eraser,

a plastic trash bag to transport your piece,

a sketchbook or white paper to make preliminary sketches on. 

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26 from 11:30 to 1:30 at the River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Join us for a fun entry level course on the guitar. Topics covered will be:

String names / Tuning

Easy single note melodies

Power Chords / Classic riffs

Basic open string chords and Strum patterns

Supplies needed

• Acoustic Guitar 
• Compact Music Stand 
• Pen or Pencil for notes

Dennis Fermin has been playing guitar for over 30 years and joyfully helping others learn to play along the way. As a graduate from Musician's Institute of California, he has the skills and the patience to teach on many different topics and styles of music. Currently you can hear him perform locally as Fermin Spanish Guitar.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26 from 11:30 to 1. The River House (179 Marine St.   St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.