MCC Credit-Free Programs Offers Introduction to Abstract Expressionism

Manchester, Conn. (May 31, 2016) – Manchester Community College’s Continuing Education division offers the course Introduction to Abstract Expressionism as part of its Summer 2016 catalog offerings.

The class will start Friday, June 17, and will meet for six Fridays from 1-3 p.m. until July 29, with the exception of July 1 (refer to CRN 20784). The fee is $145.

Instructor Zbigniew Grzyb will give students one-on-one feedback about their work.

Grzyb earned his master’s degree at the Academy of Fine Art in Cracow, Poland. In 2001 he was the recipient of a grant from the Pollack-Krasner Foundation. He recently had one-person exhibitions at Real Art Ways, Brick Walk Fine Art, and Barnes-Franklin Gallery, and his work is included in a permanent exhibition at the New Britain Museum of American Art.

Students will have the opportunity to study masterpieces of abstract art, and then apply what they learn to their own pieces. They will focus on the painting basics of composition, color and harmony. Required materials are a set of Golden Artist paints; three brushes, #4, #6 & #10; and a canvas. The total start-up cost is approximately $70, if a student owns no painting supplies.

To register for this or other credit-free courses, call 860-512-3232. For more information, call 860-512-2800. To download the catalog, visit https://www.manchestercc.edu/cfcatalog.

MCC also offers degree programs in visual fine arts, as well as other artistic programs. For example, students can earn associate degrees in computer game design, graphic design and music studies. These programs prepare students for entry-level positions in their fields or allow them to transfer to other institutions to further their education. For more information, visit https://www.manchestercc.edu/academics/programs/