NEWTON, NJ (Sussex County) – The Center for Lifelong Learning at Sussex County Community College (SCCC), a collaboration between the Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Services, and Sussex County Community College is hosting a free presentation in September. The center will also be offering a class for seniors interested in the art of drawing.
On Friday, Sept. 22, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Atrium of the Performing Arts Center at SCCC, the Center for Lifelong Learning will host a free presentation titled “Delve Inside Outsider Art.”
Join Professor Michael Hughes for a lecture celebrating artists who are driven by a need to create, yet work outside the parameters of fine art. This “outside the box” discussion will highlight primitive artists such as Henri Rousseau and Grandma Moses along with the Folk Art movement.
Professor Michael Hughes is a practicing artist and member of the Fine Arts faculty at SCCC. Pre-registration is requested and space is limited.
The center will also be offering a class in September called “Introduction to Drawing.” This is a five-part class emphasizing the development of observational drawing skills and handeye coordination.
Basic drawing elements such as line, proportion, perspective, composition, texture, and the study of light and shade are investigated through various perceptual and conceptual approaches. Open to beginning students as well as those who want to refresh their skills before moving on to more advanced studio courses.
The class will meet on five Saturdays, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, and Oct. 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in the Art Gallery, Room C106 (located by the entrance to the B building).
The course fee is $30.00. Students are required to bring their own drawing supplies. Basic tools should include a large newsprint pad and a very basic drawing kit containing charcoal pencils, graphite drawing pencils, charcoal sticks and an eraser. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
To obtain additional information or pre-register for these offerings, contact the Sussex County Division of Senior Services at 973-579-0555, ext. 1277 or email seniorservices@sussex.nj.us.
