Courses by Dan McBain

Works in batik collage. His batik paintings are primarily figurative but still include architectural, Southwest subjects. His latex murals are both commercial and residential. McBain studied painting at the University of Corpus Christi and art education at the University of Texas Pan American.


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Batik (Adult)

Instructed by Dan McBain

Create hand-dyed fabrics using wax and dyes. Colors are applied one by one starting with the lightest and going to the darkest. Bring your own design or create one! For all levels. Tuesday, 1:00-3:30

Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010

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Drawing for Adults (Adult)

Instructed by Dan McBain

This class is for beginners. Learn to see like an artist sees. With pencil in hand, your drawing skills will improve in just a few lessons. If you have never tried this process, you owe it to yourself. All you need is a pencil and a sketchbook. ...

Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010

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Drawing With COLOR! (Adult)

Instructed by Dan McBain

This This is a second level drawing class. We will be using soft colored pencils. Techniques will be explored and students will learn how to layer their project. Bring a set of Prismacolors or something similar. 6 week session runs November 4 ...

Available November 4, 2010 to December 16, 2010

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Figure Drawing (Adult)

Instructed by Dan McBain

This class will focus on shading and perspective while drawing from a live model. A study of couples will be introduced every 4th Monday. Students need to bring an 18 x 24 newsprint pad and a drawing pad in size of their choice. Monday 6pm-8pm

Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010

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Painting (Senior)

Instructed by Dan McBain

Have fun with painting! Spend a couple of hours learning to paint or enriching your talent, and enjoying the company! Various mediums will be used. Thursday 1:00pm-3:00pm These classes continue all year long. Pay by the month.

Available January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010

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Portraits (Adult)

Instructed by Dan McBain

We will be drawing with several dry media, students will learn proportion, shading and work from photos as well as live models. 6 week session runs September 20 - October 25. Thursdays 10am – 12noon.

Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010

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