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REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER!

~ CLASSES FOR SUMMER 2019 ~

Classes are held at:

The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC)

222 East Drake Avenue

Auburn, AL

phone: (334) 501-2963

You MUST register by going by:

The Harris Center

425 Perry Street

Auburn, AL

phone: (334) 501-2930

hours: M-F 8 to 5 pm

Registration Dates: May 6 until classes begin

Class Term: June 3 to August 23, 2019

WARNING: Due to my limited class sizes, my classes often fill up early.  Please register early!

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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: June 3 to August 23, 2019

• Day & Time: by appointment ONLY!  During the summer quarter, afternoon and evening lessons are available.

Let's Help Stanley!  Join Miss Laurie for a fun, and free event. Design your own stamp to be included on stage during Auburn Area Community Theatre's production of Flat Stanley, Jr.  You can even have your stamp returned to you after the production.

All participants must have a signed waiver on file listing the event, and wear painting clothes.  Adults are all also welcome to come, and paint a stamp.  To attend you must be a former or current student of Miss Laurie.

WHAT: Stanley's Stamp Event

WHO: Kids 8 and up, 15 kids max 

WHEN: Friday, 9/21 from 6-8 pm

WHERE: Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, Studio 1

COST: FREE!

RSVP:  Please RSVP by 9/14 by 5 pm

REGISTER NOW FOR FALL CLASSES!

~ CLASSES FOR FALL 2018 ~

Classes are held at: The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) 222 East Drake Avenue Auburn, AL phone: (334) 501-2963

You MUST register by going by: The Harris Center 425 Perry Street Auburn, AL phone: (334) 501-2930 hours: M-F 8 to 5 pm Registration Dates: August 6 until classes begin Class Term: September 4 to November 2, 2018

WARNING: Due to my limited class sizes, my classes often fill up early.  Please register early!

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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: September 17 to November 2, 2018

• Day & Time: by appointment ONLY!

• Class fee: Private -> $90.00 for lessons (6, 1 hour sessions) plus $20.00 for supplies; Semi-Private -> $66.00 for lessons (6, 1 hour sessions) plus $20.00 for supplies per student (*Supply fee depends on media and unit chosen.)

~ KIDS, 8 to 12 ~

Kids Can Draw: Cartoons

• Type of class: drawing

• Description: Learn how to draw fantastic cartoons using geometric shapes. Then we will up the ante by learning about special effects, emotions and costumes. By the end of the quarter, each student will have created their own unique charter, and comic strip. Small group instruction. Skill level, Basic: No prior experience required. All supplies will be included.

• Ages: 8 to 12

• Dates: September 20 to November 1, 2018 (7 weeks)

• Day & Time: Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm

• Class fee: $85.00 (includes supplies)

~ TEENS, 12 to 17 ~

Fantasy Drawing: Faeries & Folk Tales

• Type of class: drawing

• Description: Learn how to draw faeries, awesome gnomes, and other creatures from folk lore. Students taking this class will learn some basic drawing techniques plus cool tips and tricks. Each students will be encouraged to develop his or her own fantast charters and unique style of drawing. Skill level, Beginner/Intermediate: No prior experience required. Small Group instruction. All supplies are included.

• Ages: 12 to 17

• Dates: September 18 to October 30, 2018 (7 weeks)

• Day & Time: Tuesdays  from 4:30 to 6:30 pm

• Class fee: $85.00 (includes supplies)

~ YOUNG ADULTS/ADULTS, 15+ ~

Adult Drawing Studio: Portraits

• Type of class: drawing

• Description: Learn to draw realistic portraits! Explore the wonderful world of art in a small group setting with other adults. Students will learn to draw people using graphite pencil and shading. Skill Level: basic/ intermediate: No prior experience needed. Contact the instructor for supply list.

• Ages: 15+

• Dates: September 20 to November 1, 2018 (7 weeks)

• Day & Time: Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm

• Class fee: $85.00 (NO SUPPLIES INCLUDED)

Brenden Designs’ Spring 2018 Art Classes held at the Jan Dempsey Community Art Center in Auburn, AL will include:

Adult Intermediate Watercolor Studio,

Kids Can Draw: Chibi Monsters,

Teens Can Paint: Intermediate Watercolor,

Anime Drawing: Fantasy Manga, &

~ CLASSES FOR SUMMER 2016 ~

New classes that I’m offering this quarter include: Most of the Kids Can Draw classes. Classes are held at: The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) (334) 501-2963 unless otherwise noted! You MUST register by calling or going by: The Harris Center (334) 501-2930; hours: M-F 8 to 5 pm Registration Dates: May 2 - May 30, 2016 Class Term: May 31 - July 31, 2016

WARNING: Due to my limited class sizes, my summer classes often fill up early.  Please register early! ******

~ PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE ART LESSONS ~

Private & Semi-Private Art Lessons • Type of class: private & semi-private art lessons • 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: 6/13 – 8/5 • Day & Time: by appointment ONLY! • Class fee: Private -> $80.00 for lessons (6, 1 hour sessions) plus $20.00 for supplies; Semi-Private -> $60.00 for lessons (6, 1 hour sessions) plus $20.00 for supplies per student (* Supply fee depends on media and unit chosen.)

~ KIDS CAN DRAW ~

• Type of class: drawing • Description: Anyone can learn to draw! This summer we will be focusing on cartoon drawing and chibis. Chibis are a type of manga drawing that anyone can master. The Basic Drawing course is recommended before attending other classes. All courses in this section are skill level, Basic: No prior experience is needed. All supplies are included. Small group instruction. Attend four KCD classes and save $25.00 on your last KCD course! • Ages: 8 - 12 years old

Basic Drawing Boot Camp - Dates/Time: 6/14 – 6/17 (TWRF) from 2:30 – 4 p.m., Price: $45 Terrific ‘Toons - Dates/Time: 6/20 – 6/24 (MTWRF) from 2:30 – 4 p.m., Price: $55 Even More Terrific ‘Toons - Dates/Time: 6/27 – 7/1 (MTWRF) from 2:30 – 4 p.m., Price: $55 Basic/Intermediate Drawing - Dates/Time: 7/5 – 7/8 (TWRF) from 2:30 – 4 p.m., Price: $45 Chilling with Chibis - Dates/Time: 7/11 – 7/15 (MTWRF) from 2:30 – 4 p.m., Price: $55 Manga Monsters - Dates/Time:  7/18 – 7/22 (MTWRF) from 2:30 – 4 p.m., Price: $55 Cartoon Chibi Mashup - Dates/Time: 7/25 – 7/29 (MTWRF) from 2:30 – 4 p.m., Price: $55 Kawaii Chibi Mashup - Dates/Time: 8/1 – 8/5 (MTWRF) from 2:30 – 4 p.m., Price: $55

~ KIDS CAN PAINT ~

• Type of class: mixed-media/painting • Description: Students will make cool painting projects during these three-day painting sessions. Students will learn basic painting techniques while being encouraged to explore their creativity. All courses in these sections are Skill Level, Basic: no prior experience is needed. All supplies are included. Small group instruction. • Ages: 8 - 12 years old Amazing Animals - Dates/Time: 6/14 – 6/16 (TWR) from 4:10 – 6:10 p.m. , Price: $85 Lovely Landscapes - Dates/Time: 7/5 – 7/7 (TWR) from 4:10 – 6:10 p.m., Price: $85 Tremendous Tigers - Dates/Time: 8/2 – 8/4 (TWR) from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., $85

~ TEENS CAN DRAW ~

• Type of class: drawing • Description: Challenge your teen during the summer with this series of realistic graphite drawing courses. Students need to take the basic and intermediate drawing classes before taking other courses in this series (depending on their skill level). All courses in this section are: Skill Level, Intermediate/Advanced:Prior drawing experience preferred. All supplies are included. Small group instruction. Attend four TCD classes and save $25 on your last TCD course! • Ages: 11 - 18 years old

Basic Drawing - Dates/Time: 6/20 – 6/24 (MTWRF) from 4:30 – 6 p.m., Price: $55 Intermediate Drawing - Dates/Time: 6/27 – 7/1 (MTWRF) from 4:30 – 6 p.m., Price: $55 Realistic Animals - Dates/Time: 7/11 – 7/15 (MTWRF) from 4:30 – 6 p.m., Price: $55 Realistic People - Dates/Time: 7/18 – 7/22 (MTWRF) from 4:30 – 6 p.m., Price: $55 Realistic Animals/People II - Dates/Time: 7/25 – 7/29 (MTWRF) from 4:30 – 6 p.m., Price: $55

~ ILLUSTRATION GEEKS FAN CLUB ~

• Type of class: club • Description: Come and fly your geeky flag with us!  The Illustration Geeks fan club are teens, who are into anime and comics, and want to hang out with like minded fans.  We will do free and low cost events a couple of times each term. • Ages: 12 -17 years old (18 if still in high school) • Dates: TBA • Day & Time: TBA

Just a reminder that my Open House is THIS TUESDAY!!

Please join my students and I to celebrate our achievements this term.  I have really gotten some high quality work, and have once again gotten such sweet students.  I can't believe how blessed I am.  This is my first every Open House, which we are having because the AACT is presenting "Peter Pan" this week, so I hope you will come out to support my students.

I will be also be featuring some new artwork that I've never shown before (which will be for sale), and you can win one piece as a door prize.  You do have to come on Tuesday to enter (one entry per family), but you do not have to be present to win.  I will also have cookies, free comic books, and freebies from my bank, so everyone will be able to go home with some swag.  

WHAT: "Artistic Expressions" Student Art Exhibition's Open House

FEATURING: Brenden Designs' Students, 5 to 16 years

WHERE: Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, Studio Two

WHEN: March 8 from 6 to 8 pm

BONUSES: There will be cookies, comic books from my friend at Jak's (Biloxi, MS), some freebies from my bank, and finally I will be giving away one of pieces of art as a door prize.  

~ CLASSES FOR ​WINTER 2016 ~

New classes that I’m offering this quarter include: Adventures in Writing: Folktales, & Adult Acrylic Studio.

Classes are held at: The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) (334) 501-2963 unless otherwise noted!

You MUST register by calling or going by: The Harris Center (334) 501-2930; hours: M-F 8 to 5 pm

Registration Dates: ​November 1 - November 30, 2015

Class Term: January 11 - March 11, 2016

~ PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE ART LESSONS ~

Private & Semi-Private Art Lessons

• Type of class: private & semi-private art lessons

• Description: Artist and educator, Laurie Brenden offers private and semi-private art lessons in addition to her group classes each quarter. 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 her directly for more information or to sign up for private art lessons.

• Ages: 6 years to adult

• Class Term: 1/11 - 3/11

• Day & Time: by appointment ONLY!

• Class fee: Private -> $80.00 for lessons (6, 1 hour sessions) plus $20.00 for supplies; Semi-Private -> $60.00 for lessons (6, 1 hour sessions) plus $20.00 for supplies per student (* Supply fee depends on media and unit chosen.)

~ AGES 8 to 12 ~

ADVENTURES IN WRITING: FOLKTALES

• Type of class: writing - fairie tale /art class

• Description: This new writing course is the second in a series, which combines art

and creative writing. Students will study folktales, and then write and

illustrate their own fabulous stories. Each student can write and illustrate

their work in a traditional manner or in a comic book format. The instructor

has a M.Ed. in Gifted Studies and specializes in small group instruction.

Skill Level, Beginner/Intermediate: No prior experience required.

• Ages: 8 - 12 years old

• Dates: 1/11 – 3/7

• Day & Time: Mondays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm

• Class fee: $95.00 (includes supplies)

KIDS CAN PAINT: IMPRESSIONISM

• Type of class: painting/mixed-media

• Description: Impressionism is lively paintings that capture a fleeting moment in time. In this class students will explore the artwork of six famous artists: Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Mary Cassatt. Then we will use these artists and their works as a springboard to explore art and creativity. Each artist will have an “inspiration” piece based on their style, use of color, etc. However, each student will be encouraged to explore his or her own artistic style. All supplies will be included. Skill Level, Beginner/Intermediate: No prior experience required.

• Ages: 8 - 12 years old

• Dates: 1/13 – 3/9

• Day & Time: Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm

• Class fee: $110.00 (includes supplies)

~ AGES 12 to 17 ~

ANIME DRAWING: MANGA PEOPLE

• Type of class: drawing

• 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 of drawing. Skill Level, Intermediate: Student needs prior drawing experience. Small group instruction. All supplies are included.

• Ages: 12 -17 years old

• Dates: 1/15 – 3/11

• Day & Time: Fridays from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m.

• Class fee: $95.00 (includes supplies)

ILLUSTRATION GEEKS FAN CLUB

• Type of class: club/drawing and writing

• Description: The Illustration Geeks are back in action! This term everyone will be making their own comic book or manga. Join us on the second and fourth Fridays from 6-8 p.m. to participate in all the fun. A limited number of discounts /scholarships will be available.

• Ages: 12 -17 years old (18 if still in high school)

• Dates: 1/15 – 3/11

• Day & Time: 2nd & 4th Fridays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

• Class fee: $65.00 (includes supplies)

~ ADULTS ~

ADULT ACRYLIC STUDIO

• Type of class: acrylic/mixed-media

• Description: xplore the wonderful world of acrylics. In Session 1 we will learn the basics of acrylics, plus an introduction to basic color theory, along with some fun tips and tricks. While in Session 2, we will combine acrylics with other media, and work on some more advanced techniques. You must attend Session 1 in order to attend Session 2. Skill Level: Basic: No prior experience needed. Small group instruction. Includes all supplies; please bring an apron or smock.

• Ages: 17+

• Dates: Session I 1/13-2/10; Session II 2/17-3/9

• Day & Time: Wednesdays from 1;00 to 3:00 pm

• Class fee: Session I $112.00; Session II $90.00 (includes supplies)