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Bucks County Community College
  Personal Enrichment  —  Art + Photography

Art + Photography

man and woman painting on canvas together Art Classes
Let our courses take you on your own artistic journey where imaginative classes from drawing to painting are designed to excite, entertain and inform you!
  • Drawing
  • Floral One-Day Workshop
  • Painting
  • Photography

*Next Level Learning (NL): These classes are one with academic rigor and includes assignments, assessments, and projects. If you do not wish to complete these requirements, please speak to the instructor. Spaces are limited in these classes.

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Introducing Makerspace at Bucks

Whether you want to explore something new, like glassblowing, or take your 3D printing skills to the next level, our state-of-the-art Makerspace has the tools and resources to help you create and innovate.
Join today and start making!

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Drawing

Drawing As a Way of Knowing RFNRT 8088 C70

Tuition: $199.00
Instructor: Andrew Conti
Where & When: Upper Bucks Campus, Perkasie 10 Fri, 9/5 - 11/7 6 - 8pm

You will learn the basic skills needed to begin drawing from what we see. Through ‘seeing’, we will develop our ability to translate perceptions into works of art. We will focus on the methods and mindset of the artist to approach any subject matter with confidence. You will be invited to develop multiple approaches to making a drawing, and you will be encouraged to discover the unique, individual creative ability within you.  

Note: Bring whatever materials you have to class, including a large pad of paper and some pencils. A supply list will be given out the first night. 

Drawing 2 RFNRT 8077 C01

Tuition: $199.00
Instructor: Norman F. Simms
Where & When: Newtown Campus 6 Wed,
7/23 - 8/27
6:15-8:45 p.m.

If you love to draw, this is your class. You will continue to learn how to recognize types of edges, lines, and angles; how to recognize proportion and perspective; how to render light, shadow, and highlights by using gradations of tone. 

Note: Please bring whatever materials you have and a supply list will be given out the first day of class.

Prerequisite for Introduction to Drawing 2 is Introduction to Drawing 1.

Level 1 Drawing RFNRT 8066 C01

Tuition: $199.00
Instructor: Norman Simms
Where & When: Newtown Campus 6 Wed, 9/17 - 10/22 6:15 - 8:45pm

You will explore the principles and techniques of classical drawing, focusing on how to realistically render three-dimensional forms using graphite and charcoal. You'll develop a strong understanding of light and shadow, value systems, composition, and form through lectures exercises, and hands-on assignments. Expect to complete at least three drawings, engage in critiques, and review examples from the instructor's Introduction to Drawing Series books. 

Level II Drawing RFNRT 8077 C01

Tuition: $199.00
Instructor: Norman Simms
Where & When: Newtown Campus 6 Wed, 10/29 - 12/10
(no class 11/26)
6:15 - 8:45pm

This is the continuation of the Introduction to Drawing I course.  The Introduction to Drawing I course is a prerequisite.  This course reinforces the basic drawing skills developed in the Introduction to Drawing I course and introduces additional drawing media and techniques and color theory using the ink and color pencil mediums.  Students will continue building on their working knowledge of the relationships between light and shadow, the concepts of the value systems, composition, pattern, variation of form, and cast and form shadow edges.  Traditional and contemporary drawing techniques utilizing pen, ink and brush and colored pencils and various papers will be reviewed.  This course will consist of class lectures and handouts, exercises, and sketching and drawing assignments.  The course instructor will review and discuss various graphics and drawings in his Introduction to Drawing Series books that cover the ink and color pencil mediums topics in this course.  Students are expected to complete at least 3 drawings and to participate in discussions and critiques of artworks of fellow students. 
 

Floral One-Day Workshop

Summer Sensations RFNRT 8113 C01

Tuition: $159.00
Instructor: Renee Tucci, AIFD, CFD
Where & When: Newtown Campus Mon, 7/28 6:00 - 8:00pm

It’s time to design with all things tropical…flowers, colors, accessories, in a true salute to the sensations of summer.

Cost includes $60 materials fee.

Hot Colors RFNRT 8104 C01

Tuition: $159.00
Instructor: Renee Tucci, AIFD, CFD
Where & When: Newtown Campus Wed, 8/20 6:00 - 8:00pm

Let’s lean into the heat of the season by creating a fresh flower arrangement filled with hot colors and using a unique glue gun technique to amaze your friends!

Cost includes $60 materials

Apple for the Teacher RFNRT 8114 C01

Tuition: $159.00
Instructor: Renee Tucci
Where & When: Newtown Campus Tu, 9/16 6 - 8pm

Learn how to incorporate apples and other fruits and accessories into fresh flower designs in this class. Choose to share your arrangement with your favorite teacher, or keep it to enjoy yourself! 

Pumpkin and Petals RFNRT 8115 C01

Tuition: $159.00
Instructor: Renee Tucci
Where & When: Newtown Campus Tu, 10/14 6 -8pm

Join us as we create a long-lasting, on trend, dried flower arrangement on a real pumpkin that can be on display straight through Thanksgiving.

With Thanks RFNRT 8091 C01

Tuition: $159.00
Instructor: Renee Tucci
Where & When: Newtown Campus Sat 11/22 10am - 12pm

With just a few days to go before Thanksgiving, join in as we create a long-lasting centerpiece that can be used to dress your holiday table.

Tabletop Trees RFNRT 8092 C01

Tuition: $159.00
Instructor: Renee Tucci
Where & When: Newtown Campus Wed, 12/3 6 - 8pm

In this workshop you'll craft a tabletop tree out of fresh evergreens, baubles, holiday accents and fairy lights!

Wreath Making with Shannon Toal RFNRT 8024 C01 & C02

Tuition: $159.00
Instructor: Shannon Toal
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01 Tu, 12/9 6 - 8pm Newtown Campus C02 Wed, 12/10 6 - 8pm

Create your own beautiful wreath using seasonal materials and expert guidance in this fun, hands-on class. Perfect for beginners and craft lovers alike, you’ll leave with a custom wreath to display or gift.

Painting

Impressionist Floral Painting (Upper Bucks Campus) RFNRT 8095 C70

Tuition: $269.00
Instructor: Charles Browning
Where & When: Upper Bucks Campus, Perkasie 7 Wed, 7/2 - 8/13 3 - 5:30pm

Try a different way of painting and learn how to make a beautiful visual experience in paint! We will work from a floral still life, building up soft, textured layers of paint in the manner of Monet, Renoir, and Pissarro. Exploring Impressionism is a great way for beginners to get into painting or for more experienced painters to expand their skills. Because of its inherent looseness, Impressionism takes the pressure off the early stages of the painting. Students can ease into making their initial brushstrokes free of concerns of accuracy or representation, gradually developing the subject. In this class we will use a process to mimic Impressionism and build our own Impressionist-style painting.

Note: Please bring whatever materials you have, and a supply list will be given out the first night of class.

Introduction to Painting - All Levels (Upper Bucks Campus) RFNRT 8094 C70

Tuition: $269.00
Instructor: Charles Browning
Where & When: Upper Bucks Campus, Perkasie 7 Wed, 7/2 - 8/13 6 - 8:30 pm

The time to make art is now! This is the perfect class for the new or returning painter. Working from a simple still life we will practice observational painting and address volume, light and shadow, color, paint mixing, and brushwork. Critique and technical advice for experienced painters as well. I can work with you regardless of your level of experience. Your choice of oils or acrylics.

Note: Please bring whatever materials you have, and a supply list will be given the first day of class.

Oil Painting with Behrooz RFNRT 2400 C01

Tuition: $329.00
Instructor: Behrooz Salimnejad
Where & When: Newtown Campus 10 Fri, 9/5 - 11/7 7:00pm - 10:00pm

This course will include basic and advanced instruction in oil painting. Topics covered will be color theory, drawing, perspective, and problem solving. You will be encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, explore new techniques, and express their ideas using the oil paint medium. Bring whatever materials you have to class and a supply list will be given out the first day of class.

Plein Air Landscape Painting RFNRT-9021-C01

Tuition: $199.00
Instructor: Vanessa Pasqualone
Where & When: Newtown Campus 6 Tu, 9/9 - 10/14 6 - 9pm

Exploring the campus grounds, venturing into Tyler State Park or working from the studio, this class will focus on observing nature and observing nature and capturing the visual qualities of the landscape. We will consider light, composition, as well as conceptual ideas that may grow. Bringing historical and contemporary methods and materials of landscape painting to the students’ own style and technique. Bring whatever materials you have

Photography

Getting the Perfect Shot RFNRT 2585 C01

Tuition: $269.00
Instructor: Tom DeLorenzo
Where & When: Newtown Campus 7 Mon, 9/22 - 11/3 6-9 p.m.

Get an in-depth view of camera operation, basic and effects driven photographic technique and image composition. Your instructor, Thomas, will elevate your skills whether you are a beginner or more experienced.  Sessions will cover optimum baseline camera set-up, the effects of various settings’ influence on your images, design of image content, the influence of color, workflow organization to maintain control of your image files. This is a learn-as-you-go course, designed to fill the gaps in your knowledge and skill base starting from ground zero. The sessions will move at a pace dependent on the class-wide understanding and work accomplished. Each week we will be reviewing student images as a group, learning from each other’s work output as well as why and how to elevate the skill sets going forward. 

Weather permitting and student interest, some sessions will be scheduled for shooting field trips, any-and-all would be locally based off campus. These field trips are to implement and practice newly acquired shooting techniques. Additionally, we will also visit local photographic exhibitions to expand and encourage each student’s intake of the photographic community. Digital camera (fully charged), capture media and operations manual required for all sessions.

Photoshop for Hobbyists RFNRT 2599 C01

Tuition: $209.00
Instructor: Tom DeLorenzo
Where & When: Newtown Campus 8 Wed 9/24 - 11/12 6-8 p.m.

Learn how to get what is missing from your digital photos and see how you can move from uninspiring snapshots to dynamic photographs.  You will bring new life to your photos through Photoshop proficiency and the technical skills of digital processing.

Creative Writing Workshop RFNRT 8931 C01

Tuition: $209.00
Instructor: Sarahlyn Bruck and Ethel Rackin
Where & When: Newtown Campus Sat 9/13 10am - 3pm

Join two BCCC professors and authors, Sarahlyn Bruck and Ethel Rackin, for an enriching day developing your craft of Creative Writing. This retreat is open to all levels of experience. Craft presentations will focus on fiction and poetry, respectively, but all genres are welcome

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