MANCHESTER - Equinox Village has teamed up with local artist and art teacher Tony Conner to offer a third set of art classes to residents and the public. The classes, which will continue through a four-month schedule, will begin in September and cover a broad range of skills and techniques.

"The first class, 'Learn to Draw I,' was very popular. So many people registered we had to turn some away," said Equinox Village's Executive Director Kirt Sampson. "We are happy to have Tony take those students to the next level."

The upcoming classes will cover the following topics:

Sketching and Drawing the Clothed Model

Students will work with pencil and charcoal on large sheets of paper to sketch and draw clothed models. For those who have begun learning to draw, drawing the human figure is a good next step in developing drawing skills. The class is $50 for the public. There is a $15 fee for the model and materials.

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Thursdays, Sept. 13, 20, 27 and Oct. 4.

Mixed Media Painting with Collage

Students will use traditional materials, along with torn paper and fabric to create what will likely be abstract works. It will be fun and freeing without the pressure of doing or painting something the "right way." The class is $50 for the public.

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Thursdays, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, and 15.

Drawing The Human Face in Conte Crayon on Toned Paper

Students will focus on the human face from a model using toned (colored) paper with

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earth-toned and white Conte pastels. This will be a challenge for most, but the use of toned paper and conte' crayon makes the development of a variety of values easier. The media helps artists draw this very difficult subject. The class is $50 for the public. There is a $15 fee for the model and materials.

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Thursdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, and 20.

Each class includes four sessions. Students may register for four sessions at a time for $50 or drop in (as space allows) for individual classes for $15. All of the proceeds from the classes go directly to the instructor. In some cases, there is an additional fee for the model that will be used during the class.

All classes are held at Equinox Village, 49 Maple Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255. Those interested in attending can contact Kylee Ryan at (802) 362-4061 or visit http://tonyconner.com/classes-workshops/ for more information about classes and materials.