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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Hello there my art minions & their parental units! Welcome to my new blog, Adventures in Art with Miss Laurie. I used to have an informational blog about my classes, but no one visited it much. I hoping to fill this one with lots of content including book reviews, art supply recommendations, tricks & tips, coloring sheets, and more. I hope you have fun! Wishing you…

Laurie Brenden will be participating in SummerNight Art Walk this Friday 6-10 pm.  Look for the yellow tent beside Toomers Drugs on Magnolia Avenue! Items for sale include many retiring items that will not be offered again. Pay now to reserve your items, and they will be packed up for you when you arrive.  Auburn-Opelika area only - If you cannot attend, and would like to support me I'll have free delivery to certain locations next week.  I will accept cash, checks (from friends), Venmo, Square Reader, & PayPal (in advance with convenience fee).

Items include: original artwork; Make Your Own Notecard pack - (blank inside) cards with envelopes 5 for $8; "Tiger, Tiger" prints $10; microwave bowl cozies $8; owlet plushies $10; bookmarks 3 for $5.00; Football Jingles 2 for $5.00; AU hairbows $5.00; AU earrings $5.00, and more.

For pictures: https://www.facebook.com/BrendenDesigns

Attention all art minions & parental beings.  Come out to support Miss Laurie!  Free rulers for kids 8 and up while supplies last.

Adrian Alsobrook and I will be out representing Open Studio on the corner of Toomers Corner on Magnolia Avenue!  Please come out to support local artists.  I will be selling original artwork, prints, note cards, and small sewn items. Look for the yellow canopy & a sign that says Open Studio Auburn.

~ CLASSES FOR SPRING 2021 ~

Classes are held at: The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC)222 East Drake AvenueAuburn, ALphone: (334) 501-2963

You MUST register by: Registration is closed at Harris Center, so please contact me directly please.WARNING: Due to my limited class sizes, my classes often fill up early.  Please register ASAP!

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~ KIDS, 8 to 12 ~

Kids Can Draw: Wild Animals

• Type of class: drawing + some mixed media

• Description: Roar! Learn how to draw awesome wild animals using basic geometric shapes plus fun tips and tricks.  Animals covered will include: lions, giraffes, crocodiles, and more. Skill Level, Basic: No prior experience required. All supplies will be included.  

*COVID-19 Note: Instructor will implement social distancing by asking students to work six feet apart.No materials may be shared. Students will be responsible for transporting their supplies to and from class.  Instructor will encourage the wearing of masks and proper handwashing and sanitizing techniques

• Ages: 8 to 12• Dates: March 22 to May 10, 2021; Sick Make-up Day 5/17 (8 weeks)

• Day & Time: Mondays from 6:30 to 8 pm• Class fee: $97.00 - price includes a $25 materials fee Kids Can Draw: Cartoon Animals

• Type of class: drawing + some mixed media

• Description:  Learn how to draw fantastic cartoons using basic geometric shapes plus fun tips and tricks. New this session, we will be focusing on cartoon animals, and other nonhuman creatures. By the end of the quarter, each student will have created their own unique characters, and comic strip. Skill Level, Basic: No prior experience required. All supplies will be included.

*COVID-19 Note: Instructor will implement social distancing by asking students to work six feet apart.No materials may be shared. Students will be responsible for transporting their supplies to and from class.  Instructor will encourage the wearing of masks and proper handwashing and sanitizing techniques

.• Ages: 8 to 12• Dates: March 23 to May 11, 2021; Sick Make-up Day 5/18 (8 weeks)

• Day & Time: Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6 pm• Class fee: $97.00 - price includes a $25 materials fee

~ TEENS, 11 to 17 ~

Anime Drawing: Manga People

• Type of class: drawing + some mixed media

• Description: Manga is a Japanese style of comics. In this class we will learn how to draw rocking boys, and cool girls.Each student will be encouraged to develop his or her own anime/manga characters, and unique style ofdrawing. Small group instruction. Skill Level, Intermediate: Prior drawing experience preferred. All supplies are included.

*COVID-19 Note: Instructor will implement social distancing by asking students to work six feet apart.No materials may be shared. Students will be responsible for transporting their supplies to and from class.  Instructor will encourage the wearing of masks and proper handwashing and sanitizing techniques.

 • Ages: 11 to 17• Dates: March 25 to May 13, 2021; Sick Make-up Day 5/20 (8 weeks)

• Day & Time: Mondays from 7:15 to 8:15 (or 8:30)• Class fee: $97.00 - price includes a $25 materials fee PRICE will be prorated cheaper depending on whether we meet for an hour OR an hour and 15 minutes.  There is scheduling conflict so we will be starting at 7:15 instead of the posted 6:30, and depending on student and parent preferences we may meet for only an hour or hour and 15 minutes.  If you are interested in attending this class, please let me know which option you prefer!

PRICE for 1 hour class - $84 includes $25 materials fee OR for 1 hour 15 class - $90 includes $25 materials fee

REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING PRIVATE ART LESSONS!

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COVID Guidelines:

You have to sign both a Auburn Program Waiver, and a Covid-19 Waiver.  

All students must wear masks at all times, and social distance as much as possible.

Students will be encouraged to practice proper handwashing techniques.

Students will have to transport their own supplies back and forth to class.

Students will be dropped off at the front door, and will be escorted out of the building by myself at the end of class.

Students will need to bring their own drink or water bottle; they will not have access to use the water fountain unless it is to refill their own bottle.

Students will not attend if they have been feeling ill or have been exposed to anyone with COVID.

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~ PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS 

~Private & Semi-Private Art Lessons

• Type of class: fine art

• Description: Artist and educator Laurie Brenden offers private and semi-private art lessons in the fine arts including watercolors, drawing, mixed media and much more. A private lesson is for one student. Semi-private lessons are for two students; the students can be siblings, family members, friends, etc. These lessons are available by appointment only and spaces are limited! Please contact the instructor directly for more information or to sign up.

• Ages: 6 years to adult

• Class Term: March 18 to May 28, 2021

• Day & Time: by appointment ONLY!• Class fee: Private -> $115.00 - price includes a $25 materials fee (for 6, 1 hour sessions; Semi-Private -> $91.00 per student - price includes a $25 materials fee (for 6, 1 hour sessions) (*Supply fee depends on media and unit chosen.)

Looking to connect with me online?  There are a multiple of ways. First there is Facebook where I have two pages: Brenden Designs Gallery where I will post my artwork, things for sale, etc; while the second is Brenden Designs Classes where I have my students' artwork, class information, and more. As always I have my Brenden Designs' Arts UP blog that I update with the latest information on my classes. Feel free to also follow me on Instagram, or email me for more information.

* Email: [email protected]

* Brenden Designs Gallery - Facebook Page for my art: https://www.facebook.com/BrendenDesigns/

* Brenden Designs Classes - Facebook Page for art classes: https://www.facebook.com/BrendenDesigns1/

* Information Blog: http://brendendesigns.blogspot.com/

* Instagram: @brenden_designs

New name.  Same content.

In order to further prevent confusion among my two Brenden Designs Facebook pages my original Brenden Designs page's name has been changed to Brenden Designs Classes.  My newer account is called Brenden Designs Gallery.  I am hoping this will help define each pages content more clearly.

Facebook:

* Brenden Designs Art Gallery (my artwork, to purchase items, etc) - https://www.facebook.com/BrendenDesigns/

* Brenden Designs Classes - (class information, pics of student artwork, & more - https://www.facebook.com/BrendenDesigns1/

Connect with me Online

Just a reminder that I no longer have a website due to it not being affordable for me anymore. Instead I now have two Facebook pages, the first is Brenden Designs Gallery where I will post my artwork, things for sale, etc; while the second is Brenden Designs where I have my students' artwork, class information, and more. As always I have my Brenden Designs' Arts UP blog that I update with the latest information on my classes. Feel free to also follow me on Instragram, or email me for more information.

* Email: [email protected] * Brenden Designs Gallery - Facebook Page for my art: https://www.facebook.com/BrendenDesigns/ * Brenden Designs - Facebook Page for art classes: https://www.facebook.com/BrendenDesigns1/ * Information Blog: http://brendendesigns.blogspot.com/ * Instragram: @brenden_designs