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This class will explore the range of techniques possible when using acrylics, with emphasis on saturated color and creativity. Students will be encouraged to paint freely and spontaneously. Materials: Paint: Fast-drying acrylics are recommended, although students may opt for the “open” (slow-drying) type if they prefer. Brand names include Liquitex, Golden, Utrecht, and Winsor & Newton. Colors: Cadmium Yellow Medium, Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Light, Naphthol Crimson, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White. Other useful colors: Brilliant Purple, Dioxazine Purple, Hookers Green Deep Hue Permanent. The first six colors and Titanium White are a must-have. Any other colors the student may have are encouraged. Brushes: Brights, #2, #4, #6. (Winsor & Newton University brand is good.); any bristle brush students may have. Supports: Small canvas panels, 5” x 7”, 6” x 8”, 8” x 8”, 8” x 10.” These can be purchased at Michaels (quite inexpensive and good quality). Other: Support for the panels (thick cardboard, etc.); disposable or covered palette; paper towels; finger sprayer; water container; roll of masking tape; selection of photo references (still life, flowers, landscape, and people in groups). Contact Stan for art store suggestions: stanaws@earthlink.net. Max students: 13 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

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Please join us on Friday for two free lectures. LIFE = Learning Is For Everyone and we welcome new visitors. We even serve snacks! At 1 p.m. "An Exploration of San Diego’s Little Italy" by Tom Cesarini, Author/Historian Little Italy is a neighborhood in downtown San Diego that was originally a predominantly Italian and Portuguese fishing neighborhood. Mr. Cesarini will help us explore the Italian restaurants, grocery stores, home design stores, art galleries and residential units that exist there today. At 2:30 p.m. "Ukraine As Seen By A Youth at the Border" Ivan Chana, Rotary Exchange Student. Ivan Chana is a Ukranian youth who has grown up amid the chaos and war of Ukraine. He will give us a first-hand account of his experiences. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

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At this year's Spring Showcase, Pacific Arts Movement artistic director Brian Hu serves up a menu that celebrates that diversity.

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