ADULT & TEEN CLASSES
With cautious anticipation of the ongoing development to state and local regulations, we are sharing the upcoming schedule for the summer session. Keeping the health and safety of our students, instructors, and staff at the forefront of our minds, we are making several changes to this season's classes. For example, we are significantly limiting class sizes. Once open, we will also be taking every precaution regarding the cleaning and maintenance of our facilitates. Due to the uncertainty of the future, we may not be able to run this session as planned. In the event of our cancellation we will issue refunds to all parties affected. Head to huntingtonbeachca.gov/summersands for updated class information! Thank you for your patience and continued support of HBAC.
Please visit hbready.com for updates regarding COVID-19 information and response.
Please visit hbready.com for updates regarding COVID-19 information and response.
Basics of Portraiture
Learn the relative geometry of the head and body and how to
shadow for 3D effect. We will be using pencils and pastels or bring
your choice of medium after the first class. This class will pair well
with the pastels class following directly after.
Marilyn Oropeza
351633-4A 18 yrs + F 8/14–9/4 10am–12pm $70/64
Beginning Drawing
This class will run in two 5-week sessions. The first session will focus
on perspective, value, portrait, figure, and color. The second session
will go deeper into the information learned in the first session.
Katie McGuire
351608-4A 10+ Sa 6/27–8/1 1–4pm $106/96
351608-4B 10+ Sa 8/8–9/5 1–4pm $106/96
Beginning Watercolor – Landscape
Class is designed for beginners to learn the fundamentals of painting
with watercolor. Follow step-by-step instruction as you create a
landscape painting. Focus will be on watercolor technique, design,
and basic art skills.
Eileen McCullough
351636-4A 18 yrs + Th 8/13–9/3 12:30–3pm $66/60
Chinese Brush Painting – Foundations
Our successful Chinese Brush Painting Foundations class returns
on Mondays with NEW subjects! Mayee Futterman offers delightful
“small bites” into a rich, ancient artistic tradition. Through lively
and engaging step-by-step instruction, students will explore the
classical skills, techniques, and philosophy of spontaneous-style
Chinese Brush Painting. This course complements Mayee’s popular
Saturday morning class and is suitable for newcomers and continuing
students alike. Drop-ins: $30 per day.
Mayee Futterman
351618-4A 13 yrs + M 6/22–7/13 2–4pm $66/60
Beginning Watercolor – Still Life
Class is designed for beginners to learn the fundamentals of painting
with watercolor. Follow step-by-step instruction as you create a still life
painting. Focus will be on watercolor technique, design, and basic art skills.
Eileen McCullough
351635-4A 18 yrs + Th 8/13–9/3 9:30am–12pm $66/60
Chinese Brush Painting
Explore the wonders of Chinese Brush Painting on six Saturday
mornings. The lively interaction of brush, ink, water, and rice paper
is transformative and fun! Mayee Futterman’s teaching is founded
on classical brush painting skills, techniques, philosophy, and
subject matter. She teaches at UCLA Extension and at the Institute
of Chinese Language and Culture. Mayee’s step-by-step approach
is great for all ages and levels. We will produce masterpieces in one
day! Drop-ins: $30 per day (with instructor approval).
Mayee Futterman
350174-4A 13 yrs + Sa 8/1–9/5 9:30am–12:30pm $133/120
Collage
Mix your medias to create sketchbooks filled with your doodles and
ideas, or make full-fledged artwork. Some supplies will be provided.
Marilyn Oropeza
351632-4A 18 yrs + W 8/12–9/2 1–3pm $70/64
Contemporary Art Workshop
This series of workshops explores traditional and non-traditional
principles of visual composition in abstract paintings. Focus on finding
your unique style of expression, while gaining knowledge of the
concepts and color relationships in abstract and non-objective art. Each
session covers a different topic and can be taken individually. Beginners
and advanced students welcome. Supply list provided on receipt.
Iris Kern-Foster
350197-4A 16 yrs + F 8/28 3–5:30pm $46/40
350197-4B 16 yrs + F 9/4 3–5:30pm $46/40
Creative Writing
Do you have a half-finished novel, great family stories or an idea for a
children’s book, short story or screenplay? Commit to your creativity
and complete your project with guidance from a former magazine
editor. New to creative writing? This class will help you begin. Open
to all levels of experience. More info: YourProfessorD@gmail.com.
Dorothy Spirus
350144-4A 18 yrs + Tu 6/23–7/28 6:30–8pm $185/167
Creative Writing Jumpstart
You want to write, but don’t know where to start. Begin with a session
of guided writing exercises and tips on how to put your ideas into
motion for books, scripts, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction. We’ll
discuss structure, technique, characters, and conflict. This one-day
intensive class, taught by a published writer and former magazine
editor, will encourage both the novice and experienced writer. Bring
writing supplies. More info: YourProfessorD@gmail.com.
Dorothy Spirus
350198-4A 16 yrs + Sa 6/27 2–4pm $75/68
Digital Photography – Beyond Basics
Designed for the photographer who wants a more thorough
understanding of what a digital camera can do. Tutorials on camera
controls and functions, HDR (High Dynamic Range), shooting in camera
RAW, an exploration of specialty lenses and filters. Presentations of post
editing software techniques are included in this class. No class: 7/3.
Kurt Weston
350109-4A 17 yrs + F 6/26–7/31 3:30pm–5:30pm $126/114
Drawing & Painting in the Afternoon
This fun class is designed for beginning and intermediate students
who would like to improve their drawing and painting skills. The
class will include exercises and sketchbook assignments. Students
will use acrylic paints in their paintings and have the opportunity
to include their paintings in an art show! $5 materials fee due to
instructor at first class plus supplies list provided on receipt.
Pati Kent
350103-4A 13 yrs + Tu 8/11–9/1 2:45–4:15pm $82/74
Drawing & Painting On Location
This unique class is only offered once in the summer. First class is at
the Lake Park Clubhouse (1035 11th St) where maps will be handed
out. We will meet each week at a different location. This is a fun and
relaxing class where the student can create their own artwork at
each location. Students will bring their own materials of their choice
to each class. A $5 material fee is due to the instructor at the first
meeting.
Pati Kent Lake Park Clubhouse
350134-4A 13 yrs + Tu 7/7–7/28 6–7:30pm $82/74
Drawing, Painting, & Printmaking
Explore drawing, painting, and printmaking in this mixed media
class. Students explore a variety of artmaking techniques while
engaging in the creative process of making art. Students will work
with a variety of materials for drawing like charcoal, ink, ball point
pens, and pencils. For painting we will explore acrylic and watercolor
paint. And for printmaking we will explore inks. All materials are
provided with materials fee of $40 due at first class.
HB Art Center
351637-4A 16 yrs + W 7/8–7/29 6–7:45pm $78/71
351637-4B 16 yrs + W 8/5–9/2 6–7:45pm $96/87
Intro to Acrylic Painting
The course is designed to introduce the basic elements of acrylic
painting. All skill levels are welcome. Students will explore the many
ways paint can be handled through demonstrations and observation–
based painting. Instruction will be given on preparation of materials,
painting process, composition, and technique. The smaller class size
is meant to prioritize one-on-one instruction.
Jose Loza
350135-4A 15 yrs+ Tu 6/23–7/21 6–7:45pm $166/150
Intermediate Acrylic Painting
This course is designed to explore advanced techniques in acrylic
painting with an emphasis on concept development, content,
composition, technique, and color harmony. Students will
develop personal projects, learn illustrative techniques, work from
photographs and observation. The smaller class size is meant to
prioritize one-on-one instruction.
Jose Loza
350152-4A 15 yrs+ Tu 7/28–8/25 6–7:45pm $166/150
Oil Painting – Creating Depth with Color
Oil painting for new and continuing students. Instructor works
individually with each student on oil painting fundamentals plus
intermediate to advanced concepts. Materials and paint handling,
color mixing, composition, light and shadow, and some color theory
will be covered. Oils and Water-Mixable oils are acceptable. Students
work from their own photos or instructor photos.
Jim Ellsberry
351631-4A 18 yrs + Th 7/9–7/30 5:30–7:30pm $135/122
351631-4B 18 yrs + Th 8/13–9/3 5:30–7:30pm $135/122
Pastels
Bring your favorite pastels and supplies and maybe an artwork
to share. Learn application, types of grounds (surfaces), solvents,
how to create illusion of 3D forms, mixing various forms of pastels
together, and protective framing. Lots of samples to try as we cover
pan, soft, pencil, compressed, and oil pastels.
Marilyn Oropeza
351616-4A 18 yrs + F 8/14–9/4 12:30–2:30pm $70/64
Perspective for Artists
Without math or protractors, master perspective and learn to
control the viewer’s experience by understanding how to use the
Golden Means, and zero-to-four point perspective for landscape,
architectural, exaggeration and foreshortening, and how to warp
space to create a sense of movement.
Marilyn Oropeza
351634-4A 18 yrs + Sa 6/27 9:30am–12:30pm $26/24
351634-4B 18 yrs + Sa 7/25 9:30am–12:30pm $26/24
Photo Critique
This class is designed to further the photographer’s artistic vision
and technical skills. Students will bring digital photographs on a USB
flash drive to be viewed by the class for evaluation and comments.
Visual aesthetic, concept, subject matter, technique, and digital
image modification will be the basis for discussion. No class: 7/3.
Kurt Weston
350180-4A 18 yrs + F 6/26–7/31 1:30–3:30pm $126/114
Watercolor Painting
This class is for intermediate to advanced students to learn the joys
and pitfalls of watercolor painting. The focus will be on skills and
techniques with weekly demonstrations and critiques. Bring source
material. Materials list will be supplied on first day of class. For new
students, materials will be provided on the first day.
Diane Merrill
350116-4A 18 yrs + Tu 8/11–9/1 9:30am–12:30pm $86/78
Watercolors
The beginning or returning artist will build skills through experiencing
a variety of watercolors (tube, sticks, and pencil), materials (absorbent
grounds, watercolor medium, and varnish), techniques (i.e. color
language, perspective), and eight basic types of application methods.
Marilyn Oropeza
350125-4A 18 yrs + W 8/12–9/2 9:30am–12:30pm $78/71
Learn the relative geometry of the head and body and how to
shadow for 3D effect. We will be using pencils and pastels or bring
your choice of medium after the first class. This class will pair well
with the pastels class following directly after.
Marilyn Oropeza
351633-4A 18 yrs + F 8/14–9/4 10am–12pm $70/64
Beginning Drawing
This class will run in two 5-week sessions. The first session will focus
on perspective, value, portrait, figure, and color. The second session
will go deeper into the information learned in the first session.
Katie McGuire
351608-4A 10+ Sa 6/27–8/1 1–4pm $106/96
351608-4B 10+ Sa 8/8–9/5 1–4pm $106/96
Beginning Watercolor – Landscape
Class is designed for beginners to learn the fundamentals of painting
with watercolor. Follow step-by-step instruction as you create a
landscape painting. Focus will be on watercolor technique, design,
and basic art skills.
Eileen McCullough
351636-4A 18 yrs + Th 8/13–9/3 12:30–3pm $66/60
Chinese Brush Painting – Foundations
Our successful Chinese Brush Painting Foundations class returns
on Mondays with NEW subjects! Mayee Futterman offers delightful
“small bites” into a rich, ancient artistic tradition. Through lively
and engaging step-by-step instruction, students will explore the
classical skills, techniques, and philosophy of spontaneous-style
Chinese Brush Painting. This course complements Mayee’s popular
Saturday morning class and is suitable for newcomers and continuing
students alike. Drop-ins: $30 per day.
Mayee Futterman
351618-4A 13 yrs + M 6/22–7/13 2–4pm $66/60
Beginning Watercolor – Still Life
Class is designed for beginners to learn the fundamentals of painting
with watercolor. Follow step-by-step instruction as you create a still life
painting. Focus will be on watercolor technique, design, and basic art skills.
Eileen McCullough
351635-4A 18 yrs + Th 8/13–9/3 9:30am–12pm $66/60
Chinese Brush Painting
Explore the wonders of Chinese Brush Painting on six Saturday
mornings. The lively interaction of brush, ink, water, and rice paper
is transformative and fun! Mayee Futterman’s teaching is founded
on classical brush painting skills, techniques, philosophy, and
subject matter. She teaches at UCLA Extension and at the Institute
of Chinese Language and Culture. Mayee’s step-by-step approach
is great for all ages and levels. We will produce masterpieces in one
day! Drop-ins: $30 per day (with instructor approval).
Mayee Futterman
350174-4A 13 yrs + Sa 8/1–9/5 9:30am–12:30pm $133/120
Collage
Mix your medias to create sketchbooks filled with your doodles and
ideas, or make full-fledged artwork. Some supplies will be provided.
Marilyn Oropeza
351632-4A 18 yrs + W 8/12–9/2 1–3pm $70/64
Contemporary Art Workshop
This series of workshops explores traditional and non-traditional
principles of visual composition in abstract paintings. Focus on finding
your unique style of expression, while gaining knowledge of the
concepts and color relationships in abstract and non-objective art. Each
session covers a different topic and can be taken individually. Beginners
and advanced students welcome. Supply list provided on receipt.
Iris Kern-Foster
350197-4A 16 yrs + F 8/28 3–5:30pm $46/40
350197-4B 16 yrs + F 9/4 3–5:30pm $46/40
Creative Writing
Do you have a half-finished novel, great family stories or an idea for a
children’s book, short story or screenplay? Commit to your creativity
and complete your project with guidance from a former magazine
editor. New to creative writing? This class will help you begin. Open
to all levels of experience. More info: YourProfessorD@gmail.com.
Dorothy Spirus
350144-4A 18 yrs + Tu 6/23–7/28 6:30–8pm $185/167
Creative Writing Jumpstart
You want to write, but don’t know where to start. Begin with a session
of guided writing exercises and tips on how to put your ideas into
motion for books, scripts, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction. We’ll
discuss structure, technique, characters, and conflict. This one-day
intensive class, taught by a published writer and former magazine
editor, will encourage both the novice and experienced writer. Bring
writing supplies. More info: YourProfessorD@gmail.com.
Dorothy Spirus
350198-4A 16 yrs + Sa 6/27 2–4pm $75/68
Digital Photography – Beyond Basics
Designed for the photographer who wants a more thorough
understanding of what a digital camera can do. Tutorials on camera
controls and functions, HDR (High Dynamic Range), shooting in camera
RAW, an exploration of specialty lenses and filters. Presentations of post
editing software techniques are included in this class. No class: 7/3.
Kurt Weston
350109-4A 17 yrs + F 6/26–7/31 3:30pm–5:30pm $126/114
Drawing & Painting in the Afternoon
This fun class is designed for beginning and intermediate students
who would like to improve their drawing and painting skills. The
class will include exercises and sketchbook assignments. Students
will use acrylic paints in their paintings and have the opportunity
to include their paintings in an art show! $5 materials fee due to
instructor at first class plus supplies list provided on receipt.
Pati Kent
350103-4A 13 yrs + Tu 8/11–9/1 2:45–4:15pm $82/74
Drawing & Painting On Location
This unique class is only offered once in the summer. First class is at
the Lake Park Clubhouse (1035 11th St) where maps will be handed
out. We will meet each week at a different location. This is a fun and
relaxing class where the student can create their own artwork at
each location. Students will bring their own materials of their choice
to each class. A $5 material fee is due to the instructor at the first
meeting.
Pati Kent Lake Park Clubhouse
350134-4A 13 yrs + Tu 7/7–7/28 6–7:30pm $82/74
Drawing, Painting, & Printmaking
Explore drawing, painting, and printmaking in this mixed media
class. Students explore a variety of artmaking techniques while
engaging in the creative process of making art. Students will work
with a variety of materials for drawing like charcoal, ink, ball point
pens, and pencils. For painting we will explore acrylic and watercolor
paint. And for printmaking we will explore inks. All materials are
provided with materials fee of $40 due at first class.
HB Art Center
351637-4A 16 yrs + W 7/8–7/29 6–7:45pm $78/71
351637-4B 16 yrs + W 8/5–9/2 6–7:45pm $96/87
Intro to Acrylic Painting
The course is designed to introduce the basic elements of acrylic
painting. All skill levels are welcome. Students will explore the many
ways paint can be handled through demonstrations and observation–
based painting. Instruction will be given on preparation of materials,
painting process, composition, and technique. The smaller class size
is meant to prioritize one-on-one instruction.
Jose Loza
350135-4A 15 yrs+ Tu 6/23–7/21 6–7:45pm $166/150
Intermediate Acrylic Painting
This course is designed to explore advanced techniques in acrylic
painting with an emphasis on concept development, content,
composition, technique, and color harmony. Students will
develop personal projects, learn illustrative techniques, work from
photographs and observation. The smaller class size is meant to
prioritize one-on-one instruction.
Jose Loza
350152-4A 15 yrs+ Tu 7/28–8/25 6–7:45pm $166/150
Oil Painting – Creating Depth with Color
Oil painting for new and continuing students. Instructor works
individually with each student on oil painting fundamentals plus
intermediate to advanced concepts. Materials and paint handling,
color mixing, composition, light and shadow, and some color theory
will be covered. Oils and Water-Mixable oils are acceptable. Students
work from their own photos or instructor photos.
Jim Ellsberry
351631-4A 18 yrs + Th 7/9–7/30 5:30–7:30pm $135/122
351631-4B 18 yrs + Th 8/13–9/3 5:30–7:30pm $135/122
Pastels
Bring your favorite pastels and supplies and maybe an artwork
to share. Learn application, types of grounds (surfaces), solvents,
how to create illusion of 3D forms, mixing various forms of pastels
together, and protective framing. Lots of samples to try as we cover
pan, soft, pencil, compressed, and oil pastels.
Marilyn Oropeza
351616-4A 18 yrs + F 8/14–9/4 12:30–2:30pm $70/64
Perspective for Artists
Without math or protractors, master perspective and learn to
control the viewer’s experience by understanding how to use the
Golden Means, and zero-to-four point perspective for landscape,
architectural, exaggeration and foreshortening, and how to warp
space to create a sense of movement.
Marilyn Oropeza
351634-4A 18 yrs + Sa 6/27 9:30am–12:30pm $26/24
351634-4B 18 yrs + Sa 7/25 9:30am–12:30pm $26/24
Photo Critique
This class is designed to further the photographer’s artistic vision
and technical skills. Students will bring digital photographs on a USB
flash drive to be viewed by the class for evaluation and comments.
Visual aesthetic, concept, subject matter, technique, and digital
image modification will be the basis for discussion. No class: 7/3.
Kurt Weston
350180-4A 18 yrs + F 6/26–7/31 1:30–3:30pm $126/114
Watercolor Painting
This class is for intermediate to advanced students to learn the joys
and pitfalls of watercolor painting. The focus will be on skills and
techniques with weekly demonstrations and critiques. Bring source
material. Materials list will be supplied on first day of class. For new
students, materials will be provided on the first day.
Diane Merrill
350116-4A 18 yrs + Tu 8/11–9/1 9:30am–12:30pm $86/78
Watercolors
The beginning or returning artist will build skills through experiencing
a variety of watercolors (tube, sticks, and pencil), materials (absorbent
grounds, watercolor medium, and varnish), techniques (i.e. color
language, perspective), and eight basic types of application methods.
Marilyn Oropeza
350125-4A 18 yrs + W 8/12–9/2 9:30am–12:30pm $78/71