spring session 2012 brochure

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Main Line Art Center

Spring 2012April 9 June 10Early Registration Discount

Through March 26

Online Registration!

www.mainlineart.org

Phone-in Registration:610.525.0272

Inside:

Classes for All Ages, Levels and Abilities

Anniversary Celebrations & Events

Summer Camp & Teen Studios


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AboutM

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ABOUT MAIN LINE ART CENTER

Since 1937, Main Line Art Center hasenriched the lives of artists of all ages, levelsand abilities, as well as art appreciators, byoffering high quality visual arts experiencesthrough classes led by professional Teaching

Artists, exhibition opportunities, artisticdevelopment and networking opportunities.

Main Line Art Center's mission is to inspireand engage artistic creativity for all agesand abilities and to celebrate and strengthenthe essential role of visual art in communitylife. We are guided by our core values:respect for individual creativity; a beliefthat everyone has the ability to learn andappreciate art; the belief that art is essentialfor balance and enrichment; and that thatart is a catalyst for building community.

The vision of the Art Center is to maintainand further enhance its unique cultureof creativity in the visual arts. The artprogram explores traditional art formswhile embracing innovative, forward-thinking, and contemporary ideas. Ourstrength lies in welcoming new techniquesand new teaching methods that encouragepeople at all levels of ability in thecommunity to create and appreciate art.Classes and workshops are offered year-round in areas such as painting, drawing,

sculpture, ceramics, photography, jewelrymaking, and printmaking. The Art Centeroffers up to ten annual exhibitions, includingstretch and community exhibitions andseasonal fine crafts shows, that feature thework of established and emerging artists,many of whom are Members, faculty, andstudents.

ART FOR EVERYONE

We are committed to making art accessible

to everyone and accomplish this by offeringart programs for individuals of all agesand abilities, including a unique series ofoutreach programs for children and adultswith developmental and physical disabilities,and by offering $12,000 in need-basedscholarships from a restricted endowmentto our students each year. More than16,000 individuals, ages two to seniorcitizens, participated in our programslast yeareither as artists, students,

or enthusiastic viewers.


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CONTENTS

2 About Main Line Art Center4 Membership & Support6 Exhibitions6

Member Only Events9 Trips9 Artistic Development

11 Adult Classes11 Drawing11 Painting17 Photography18 Print, Paper & Book Arts20 Fiber Arts20 Glass Arts21 Jewelry & Metals23 Ceramics23 Decorative Arts24 Sculpture

26 Family Workshops28 Childrens Classes27 Teen Studios32 Exceptional Art: Adults,

Teens & Children

33 Summer Camp33 Teen Studios34 Registration

MAIN LINE ART CENTER

746 Panmure Road

Haverford, PA 19041

P 610.525.0272F 610.525.5036

www.mainlineart.org

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday Thursday: 9 am 9 pm

Friday Saturday: 9 am 5 pm

Sunday: 9 am 4:30 pm

Note: Please see our Policies and Procedureson pg 34 for weather closure/delay infoand KYW 1060 numbers.

HOLIDAYS(MLAC Closed)

Sat., April 7-Sun., April 8

Sat., May 26-Mon., May 28

STAFF DIRECTORY

Judy HermanExecutive Director, ext. 11

Stacie BrennanEducation Director, ext. 23

Thomas Scurto-DavisDirector of Finance & Operations, ext. 15

Rachel AmmonCommunications Director, ext. 25

Anisa HaidaryDevelopment Director, ext. 13

Emily StewartRegistrar, ext. 10

Stean WilbornAssistant, Development & Events, ext. 12

Katie GroppiProgram Coordinator, ext. 17

Ellen GrennellAssistant, Evening & Weekend, ext. 10

Katherine OMorchoeAssistant, Evening & Weekend, ext. 10

Becky ChapellCeramic Technician, ext. 22

Jeffrey AllenFacility Maintenance


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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

Household $75Each person in your immediate householdreceives:

Up to 25% discount on classes, trips, andworkshops at the Art Center

Discounts at local art supply stores andframe shops with Member card**

Early access to online course catalog

Opportunity to rent private studio space

Opportunity to enter Members Exhibition(adults only)

Reduced entry fees for juried exhibitions

Use of open studio space with fee (atdesignated times)

Invitations to exhibition openings, specialevents, and gallery talks with featured

artists and curators

Complimentary subscription to the Artfolionewsletter and Artmail e-news

Priority scheduling for gallery rentals

Reduced rates for birthday parties and ArtCamp

Personalized Member Card

Individual $50One adult receives all benefits listed above.

Senior $45One adult, age 65 years and over, receivesall benefits.

Child $40One child, under 18 years, receives allbenefits, plus reduced rates for birthdayparties, Art Camp, and invitations tochildrens exhibition openings.

*Memberships may be upgraded upto 60 days and are nonrefundable.

**Visit our website for a list of art supplyand framing stores offering discountsto our Members.

Become a Young Friend!Were excited to launch a new Membershipcategory exclusively for our friends ages 21through 49. From studio tours to cocktailparties, weve got an exciting year plannedfor our Young Friends. Simply become aMember at any level and add the YoungFriend fee ($50 per person) to join.

Professional Artist MembersThis new category is for our Members whoare professional artists. Benefits include agroup webpage and image gallery on ourwebsite, Facebook and other social mediapromotion and a feature exhibition May 23-June 14. Look for a call for applications inthe fall. A $50 fee will be required once anapplicant is accepted. This fee is in additionto a Membership fee of your choice; youmust be a Member to participate. Please

contact Anisa Haidary, DevelopmentDirector, at 610.525.0272 ext. 13 withquestions.

Join today to enjoy a wide range of year-round benefitswhile supporting arts education and community outreachprograms at Main Line Art Center. All gifts are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by law and may bematched by your employers matching gift program.We invite you to select the category that is right for you.*

For the most up-to-date info visit:www.mainlineart.org/membership.php


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Members Discounts Colls Custom Framing, Conshohocken

10% off full price item or framing

The Great Frame Up, Wayne10% off framing

Merion Art and Repro Center, Ardmore10% with a minimum $10 purchase

PA Guild of Craftsmen10% off or the Member Price for classesand workshops offered at MLAC.

PrintArtKids.com10% discount. Call MLAC for promocode

Rubinsteins, West Chester33% off select purchases

The Tangled Web, Philadelphia10% any purchase, excluding classes

Taws Presentation Plus, Philadelphia

10-45% off frames, printing, and tools;see website for info

Utrecht Art Supply, Philadelphia10% off any purchase

Village Art Shop, Media10% off any purchase

Violette de Mazia Foundation, Wayne10% reciprocal discount off classesand workshops

Wayne Art Supplies and Custom

Framing, Wayne15% off any purchase

Wren Fellini Gallery, Bryn Mawr20% off framing

MAKE A DONATION AND SUPPORT

ART FOR EVERYONE!Donations to the Annual Fund help uskeep tuition affordable, make studioimprovements, and reach underservedaudiences. All amounts make a difference,

and significant donations enable usto address our most critical needs.Contributing Members, gifts of $175and above, enjoy exclusive benefits anddiscounts on artwork, as well as ahandmade gift by a local artist.

Please consider adding a meaningful giftto the donation line of your registrationform.

Special Ways to Give

Honorary and Memorial Gifts

Contributions to Main Line Art Centerare also a meaningful way to celebratea friends birthday, anniversary, or otheroccasion, as well as remember a specialperson.

Planned Giving

By including Main Line Art Center in yourestate or financial plans, your legacy gifthelps ensure that the visual arts have ahome in our community for many years

to come.United Way

You may also make a donation throughyour workplace giving program usingDonor Choice #14859.

For more information or to becomea Member, please call Anisa Haidaryat 610.525.0272, ext 13, or visitwww.mainlineart.org.

All new and increased donationswill be matched by

The William Penn Foundation.

Help celebrate ouranniversary with a

donation to theAnnual Fund!


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MEMBER ONLY EVENTS

C Indicates Young Friend Event

Artist Caf: Gallery Representation vs.Artist Representation

Tues., Feb. 28, 7:30 pm

Join Amie Potsic, Director of CareerDevelopment Program, and Nancy E.F.Halbert, Membership Coordinator for MUSEGallery in old city, to discuss how you know

youre ready to seek gallery representationor if you should pursue artist representation.

Reservations required by calling SteanWilborn, 610-525-0272, ext.12.

Milk & Cookies

Sun., March 11, 3 pm

Following the Childrens Illustrator Book Fair,families are invited to join fellow Membersand the Illustrators for milk and cookies.

CArtini: Game Night

Fri., March 23, 6-9 pm

Set against the backdrop of the alwaysjoyful and colorful artwork in the OutreachExhibition, this event will bring out your innerchild. Reservations required by calling SteanWilborn, 610.525.0272, ext. 12.

Young Friends Members: FREE/General: $15

C C3:Create.Connect.Collect. Studio Tour

Sat., April 28, 10 am-12 pm

Well hop a trolley to visit the studios of

select artists who participated in C3: Create.Connect. Collect. This innovative projectpaired notable contemporary artists withpatrons to commission original and uniquelypersonal works of art. Reservations requiredby calling Stean Wilborn, 610.525.0272,ext. 12.

Event Fee: $25

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EXHIBITIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Main Line Art Centers exhibitions and events celebrate the rich artistic talent found withinour community and are free and open to the public to attend. For more information,including artist submission info, visitwww.mainlineart.org

GALLERY HOURS

Mon.-Thurs., 10 am-8 pm Fri.-Sun., 10 am-4 pm First Fridays, Open until 9 pm

G Indicates Member Only Events

Members Exhibition

February 11-March 8

G Member Only Gallery Talk with Juror:

Tues., Feb. 21, 5:30 pm

Closing Reception and State of the Art

Center Potluck: Thurs., March 8, 6-8 pm

Our community is rich with artistic talent!Join us for a special exhibition thatcelebrates the diverse and vibrant workof Main Line Art Center Members.

State of the Art Center Potluck

& Shoe Box Art Swap

Thurs., March 8, 6-8 pm

After Members Exhibition prizes arepresented, enjoy a potluck dinner and ourfirst ever Shoe Box Art Swap. Bring a pieceof your art that you would like to swap in awrapped/decorated shoe box of any size and

you get to pick a box! Participation in theShoe Box Art Swap is optional. Potluck

details: People with last names beginningwith A-G should bring an appetizer; H-N:main dish, pasta or salad; O-Z: dessert.Email [email protected] or callto RSVP.

The Art of Illustration:Childrens Illustrator Book Fair

Sun., March 11, 11 am-3 pm

Artful Pocket-Book Family Workshop:

11:30 am, 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm

G Milk & Cookies: 3 pm

Weve teamed up with Children's BookWorld to celebrate the great art of children'sbooks. Look at books through the eyes ofthe illustrators as you meet with the artists,

view their work and hear more about howthey became an artist. Books will beavailable for purchase and autographing.Register for our Artful Pocket-Book FamilyWorkshop at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and1:30 pm to make a memory book forautographs, sketches and holdingkeepsakes collected throughout theday. See the Family Workshops pagefor registration info.

Honoring Our EldersAnnenberg Center at Lankenau Medical Center

April 19-May 18, FREE

Reception: Sun; April 22, 2-3:30 pm

A lively exhibition of portraits and otherartwork about elders done by winterstudents in Beverly Benson and Lisa Hartschildrens classes.


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Artist Caf: Grants for Artists

Tues., May 1, 6:30 pmYouve heard some foundations give toindividuals, but how? Anisa Haidary,Development Director, will share tips, tricks,and best practices for finding funding foraspiring and professional artists.Reservations required by calling SteanWilborn, 610-525-0272, ext.12.

CYoung Friends One Night Stand Cookout

Fri., May 18, 6-9 pmWe invite our Young Friends Members to joinus in the garden for a spring cookout duringOne Night Stand. We will have burgers anddogs with all the fixins, and dont worry,

vegetarians, well have you covered too!To reserve your tickets, please call SteanWilborn at 610.525.0272 x12.

Members: Free/$5 NM

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Out of the Attic: 75 Years of History

April 13-May 15Historical Presentation withJudy Herman: Wed., April 18, 7 pm

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

Harmelin Media and

MINI of the Main Line

It all began 75 years ago when a group ofpassionate artists decided to create ahome for the arts in our community. Thisexhibition celebrates the history of the ArtCenter, its programs, the white house,and the relationships and connectionsthat have developed throughout the years.See below for information about how youcan be a part of this important exhibition.

75th Spring Soiree and Silent Auction

Sat., April 14, 6:30-9 pm

Join us as we toast to 75 years of Art forEveryone and celebrate theaccomplishments of Judy Herman, whowill retire in August after nearly 25 yearsof leadership. Delectable hors doeuvres,

festive spirits and live swing music set thestage for this swanky 1930s-themedbash, set against the backdrop of theexhibition Out of the Attic: 75 Years ofHistory. Bid on vintage jewelry, sportingevent packages, fine wine, one-of-a-kindworks of art and more in a silent auctionbenefitting the Art Centers award-winningarts education and community outreachprograms.

Tickets are $75 for 6:30 entry or $100 for

6 pm entry and a VIP reception with JudyHerman. Call Anisa Haidary at610.525.0272, ext. 13 to purchasetickets.

Be a Part of History: Out of the Attic Exhibition

The Art Center seeks work that fits into one of the following categories: Two pieces by

the same artist, one made as child studying at the Art Center alongside one madewithin the last five years as an adult; A single piece done as a child while studying atthe Art Center (must be adult now); or work by related members of a family who haveall studied at the Art Center. Dont fit into any of these categories, but you have areally impactful story about your relationship with the Art Center and work to go withit? We want to hear from you! Download a prospectus in our Exhibitions section forfurther details.


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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

MLAC is proud to continue partnerships with local organizations and schools to offer specialservices and advanced level classes for Members and students. Please look for ourcontinuing education logos throughout this brochure.

East Falls Glassworks Studios

Glassblowing classes and workshops at East Falls Glassworks located at 3510Scotts Ln. in Philadelphia. Classes and workshops are open to adults and teens(13 and up).

Philadelphia Arts in Education

Offering regional K-12 teachers Act 48 credits for qualifying classes andworkshops.

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art: The Academy comes to you!Continuing education classes that are taught by professional, renowned artists.

Additional costs and course work apply. One course equals 1 Act 48 credit hour.Cost of class is $390 for one PAFA credit, additional supply fees may apply. Lookfor the PAFA logo for participating classes and pricing info.

Violette de Mazia Foundation

The foundation offers programs that advance, teach, study, promote and supportthe aesthetics and appreciation of art based on the theories, methods andapproaches fo the Barnes Foundation. Please visit their website at demazia.orgfor more info and to register for classes.

Continuing Studies with UArts

The Professional Institute for Educations (PIE) provides teachers withopportunities to receive college level credits. For more info, call 215.717.6092or visit www.uarts.edu/pie

Guild of Craftsmen

for 65 years, the PA Guild of Craftsmen has served the crafts community througheducational opportunities, marketing events, information services,encouragement and fellowship. The Art Center is proud to offer Guild workshopopportunities on location for artists at a 10% discount or reciprocal member rate.

Outreach Exhibition:A Celebration of Voices

March 16-April 4

Opening Reception: Sat., March 17, 1-3 pm

CArtini: Game Night: Fri., March 23, 6-9 pm

This exhibition celebrates the inspiring andcolorful work created by participants in the

Art Centers outreach programs. MLAC isproud to be one of the leading visual artsorganizations in the region to make artaccessible to diverse groups in ourcommunity. Programs are designed to reachunderserved audiences including children,teens and adults with disabilities, at-risk

youth and low-income adults and families.

One Night Stand

Fri., May 18, 6-9 pm

Young Friends Cookout: 6-9 pm (Call

610.525.0272 ext. 12 for tickets)

For one night only, we'll open our galleries toartists of all mediums ages 18-36. Emergingpainters, jewelers, sculptors, photographers,

potters, and multi-media artists are invitedto bring work to be displayed, viewed andsold. See our website to download aprospectus.

Professional Artist Members Exhibition

May 23-June 14

Opening Reception: Fri., June 1, 6-9 pm

Main Line Art Center is proud to present ourfirst exhibition of work by our Professional

Artist Members. After an applicationprocess, these talented artists were selected

based on educational background, exhibitionparticipation and gallery experience. Visit ourProfessional Artist Member page in theMembership & Support Section of ourwebsite to read artist bios, view images oftheir work and find links to their personalwebsites.

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Trips&Artistic

Development

TRIP

Spring Hills Farm Painting Workshopwith Francine Shore

June 8-10, 2012

$585 ($100 non-refundable deposit)

Just two hours north of Philadelphia, SpringHills Farm is an exquisite countryside retreat

with hills, firs, ponds, and grasses as far asthe eye can see...an amazing place to paint.The farms 400 acres as well as individualstudios and gazebos allow the artist togather important visual information. Allmeals are homemade, organic, and servedin the warmth and hospitality of the Hullsfamily farm. Shuttle service to and from thefarm is included. Trip includes instruction,art history, meals, bunkhouseaccommodations, and many extras.

Transportation to and from farm is$50, please register in advance. Otheraccommodations on the farm are availablefor a nominal fee.

ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT

Winsor & Newton Artist Acrylic Demo

Zachary Bird

Sat., April 14, 10 am-1 pm, FREE

This demo will focus on the Artists Acrylic,a revolutionary new product from Winsor &Newton. Formulated specifically with fineartists in mind, painters no longer have tocope with color shift and dulling color. Theconsistency is much closer to that of oilpaint, so mixing is immensely improved andis unrivaled in color brilliance and selection.

The full line of Artist's Acrylic mediums willalso be introduced and discussed and aftera Q&A session, participants will receive a

free sample. Please register in advance.

Eleven Tips for Success as aProfessional Fine Artist

Aletta de Wal & Erik Armusik

Fri., March 2, 12-1 pm

You may be a hobbyist who wants to makeart a second career, or perhaps youre apart-time or full-time artists. Whatever yourlevel, success is possible for you. Theseeleven proven tips have been used by aninternational online artist community ofemerging, mid-career and establishedartists.

$15 M/$25 NM

Make Art & Make Money: Creative ArtMarketing for Fine ArtistsAletta de Wal & Erik Armusik

Sat., March 3 & Sun., March 4, 10 am-4 pm

If you want to attract more collectors, gallery

dealers, and museum curators, you mustknow how to market your art. It doesn't haveto be hard, boring or expensive. Learn tonavigate the seven stages of art marketingand leave class with a marketing map thatwill help you drive your business. You willbenefit whether you are a part-time or full-

time artist who is emerging, mid-career, orestablished.$325 M/$395 NM

For more info and to register, visit:http://tinyurl.com/MarketingWorkshops

Inclusive Arts: Working with Adults withIntellectual Disabilities

Co-sponsored by Stockton Rush Bartol

Foundation and VSA PennsylvaniaTues., March 27, 10 am-12:30 pm

Join fellow teaching artists and arts

administrators for discussion and hands-on

exploration of the best teaching and learning

practices for working with adults with

intellectual disabilities. Discover creative

ways to remove barriers to participation,

promote inclusion, and design projects that

can be adapted to the needs and interests

of your students. Walk away with lesson

plans, techniques and tools to actively and

effectively engage adults of any ability in the

artistic process. To register visit: Bartol.orgFREE for Teaching Artists


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CONTINUING EDUCATION

Printmaking: Levels 1, 2, & 3

Christine Stoughton

Fri., Mar. 16 & Mar. 23, 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Sat., Mar. 17 & Sun., Mar. 18, 9 am-5 pm

Sat., Mar. 24 & Sun., Mar. 25, 9 am-5 pm

This class addresses image makingthrough printmaking media, such as relief,monoprinting and collographs. Createimages by drawing/painting directly on theplate or by working from a sketch. Thecreative process is analyzed at every point.

Techniques covered include printing withwater-based inks and multiple colors, aswell as working with non-traditional pressesthat can be used in a variety of classroom

settings. Students may register at a focusedlevel and complete work of varying levelsof refinement and challenges.

3 credits $925, Fee $45

To register, please call 215.717.6092or visit www.uarts.edu/pie

Inclusionary Education Using the ArtsUArts PIE Instructor

Wed., March 7-28, 5:30-9:30 pm

& Sat., March 10-31, 9 am-4 pmExplore current research and various

approaches relating to inclusion in thegeneral classroom environment via artsactivities. Through discussions and activities,educators gain a better understanding ofspecial needs students and examinestrategies and modifications that canenhance learning for all students in theinclusive classroom. This course provides

various methodologies, techniques andinnovative strategies to teach specialeducation students effectively. Using the artsas a vehicle for adapting to diverse learning

methods, the K-8 classroom is considereda dynamic setting for inclusionary learning.Discuss the autism spectrum, mentalchallenges, physical disabilities and otherobstacles students face and then considerhands-on activities that incorporate the

visual, aural and tactile to engage thesestudents across the core curriculum.

3 credits $925, Fee $45

To register, please call 215.717.6092or visit www.uarts.edu/pie

Class Key

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DRAWING & PAINTING

DAYTIME

Intro to Drawing

Aubrey Levinthal

Sun., April 15-May 6, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Join us for a course in representational

drawing with an emphasis on developingperceptual skills through drawing fromobservation. Students will learn how toaddress formal elements such as line,shape, composition, perspective, light,shadow and volume, using a variety ofdrawing techniques in black and whitedrawing materials. Class time will bedevoted to hands on drawing projects,demos, and group and individual critiques.Open to adults and teens.Tuitionincludes supplies.

4 wks, $124 M/$142 NM, $20 off if you alsoregister for Intro to Oil Painting

Intro to Oil Painting

Aubrey Levinthal

Sun., May 13-June 10, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

If you have always wanted to try workingwith oils and never have, this class is for

you. Students will learn about basicvocabulary, materials, techniques andelements of oil painting such as painting

surfaces and how to prepare them, paintingtools, mediums, layers of a painting, glazingand color theory. History of oil painting willbe discussed along with traditional paintingdemos. Whether you are, or become, anabstract, realist, or surrealist painter, agraffiti, skateboard genre, or comic bookartist, the techniques covered will contributeto your work. Tuition includes supplies.Open to adults and teens.

4 wks (no class May 27), 4 wks, $124

M/$142 NM, $20 off if you also register forIntro to Drawing

Basic Drawing

Robert Finch

Mon., April 9-June 4, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Drawing skills create the foundation of anyart form and can be used to enhance allaspects of art making. This class will helpform an understanding of how one beginsto replicate what they see in a personal,intuitive way. We will draw from a large

variety of subject matter including still life,objects of a geometric and organic nature,interiors and some clothed figures. Tuitionincludes model fee.

8 wks (no class May 28), $247 M/$284 NM

All Levels & Mediums

Suburban Landscape Painting

Larry Francis

Mon., April 16-May 21, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Draw and paint around the suburbs,discovering subjects in the quaint towns,historic architecture, secluded streets,gardens and beautiful homes. Under thespecial demands of working outside,including changing weather and sunlight,learn to capture light, space and color tocreate unified compositions. Students willbe encouraged to use the drawing andpainting media of their choice and developtheir own artistic voice.

6 wks, $171 M/$200 NM

All Levels

Watercolor

Bonnie MettlerMon., April 9-June 4, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Painting in watercolor is a matter of learningthe relationships between paint, water,brush and time. The only way to understandthis is through experience. Join us in asupportive atmosphere to develop andstrengthen your artistic judgment and skillsto make paintings that are convincing andinteresting.


All Levels

Landscape in Watercolor(From the Studio)

Bonnie Mettler

Mon., April 9-June 4, 1-4 pm

Through the resources of photographyand paintings, we will study the essentialelements of capturing the landscape inwatercolor. Learn to portray beautiful sceneswith vibrant colors and textured strokes.

Bring a choice of reference material aswell as watercolor supplies.



Open Media Figure

Bonnie Mettler

Tues., April 10-June 5, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

We will concentrate on developing theskills necessary to make excellent figurativeworks, including composing the page, seeing

shape well and using color effectively. Gainconfidence in rendering the figure in anatmosphere of support and encouragement.Oils will be used in class.

9 wks, $296 M/$334 NM

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All Levels

Drawing with Color

Bonnie Mettler

Tues., April 10-June 5, 1-4 pm

The goal of this class is to draw with paintso that shape, composition, and space areexpressed with confidence. This class isdesigned to help the artist become proficientwith capturing color in still life. Choice ofmaterials is optional; a materials list forwatercolor, oil or gouache is available on thewebsite along with an optional materials list.

9 wks, $231 M/$269 NM


Still Life in Oils

Carol Kardon

Wed., April 11-May 30, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Designed to acquaint students with the joyof painting when working from a still life orphotos. We will discuss the technicalaspects of painting materials, but our focuswill be on the basic foundation of goodpainting: drawing, values, edges and color.Demos and individual instruction provided.Instructor will provide a still life each weekbut students may bring their own set-upsor photos.

8 wks, $217 M/$254 NM

All Levels

HWatercolor from a Botanical Perspective

Eileen Rosen

Wed., April 11-June 6, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Botanical artists use specific and controlledwatercolor techniques to achieve very life-like results. This is a relaxed how-to classbut without the rigorous and exactingrequirements of botanical art. Step-by-step

demos and a color mixing system that usessix colors will dispel much of the anxiety andmystique associated with watercolor. We willbegin with simpler forms of fruits and

vegetables with the option to proceed tomore complex forms of flowers and plants.

9 wks, $246 M/$284 NM

Intermediate

Abstract Explorations

Val Rossman


Explore color, composition and texturethrough experimentation and open-endedlessons. Energize your work with creativetechniques, and engage in new possibilitiesto achieve an abstract language with thisforgiving medium. Examples fromcontemporary and modern art will be usedto enhance understanding and developmentof each students artistic voice. While theinstructor will use pastels, students may usethe medium of their choice. Individual andgroup critiques provided. A visiting artist will

join us for a critique on May 23.

7 wks, $304 M/$355 NM

All LevelsPastels

Carol Kardon

Wed., April 11-May 30, 1-4 pm

Pastels offer an enormous range of colorand texture, and this class will explore thedifferent types of soft pastel and papersurfaces that allow for such variety. Classwill begin with a demo or a short talk. Thefocus will be on accurate information andbasic principles of good drawing, values,

edges and color. Attention is given to eachindividuals level of experience.

8 wks, $217 M/$254 NM

All Levels

Watercolor Meets Colored Pencil

Eileen Rosen

Wed., April 11-June 6, 1:30-4 pm

Join us for an enjoyable painting experiencethat combines two very different mediums watercolor and wax-based colored pencils.

Learn to create a flat, simple watercolorunderpainting that is the base for layeringand blending with colored pencils. Theresults are vibrant and life-like. Demos andexamples, as well as an assorted selectionof small objects will be provided at the firstclass. Beginners welcome!

9 wks, $216 M/$253 NM

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All Levels

Chinese Brush Painting

Josephine Tsai

Thurs., April 19-June 7, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

For those interested in the medium,technique, eastern lyric, culture andphilosophy of this classical art form.Exploration will include basic brushwork,familiarity with the texture of Shuan paper,applying ink and color as well asfundamental composition. Demos andindividual attention will help each studentexplore this medium and reach a new levelof creativity.

8 wks, $217 M/$254 NM, $40 supply feepayable to instructor

All Levels

Watercolor: Get to Know H20

Deena BallThurs., April 12-May 10, 1-3 pm

Explore a multi-media approach to painting.We will use water-soluble sketching pencils,watercolor pencils, luminous paints andgels, watercolor crayons and watercolorpaints. Students will draw and paint ona variety of papers and surfaces. Explorethe flow of pigment in water.


All Levels

H Drawing en Plein Air

Deena Ball

Fri, April 13-May 4, 11-1 pm

Join this quick paced drawing class toimprove your on-site sketching abilities justin time for plein air painting in the warmerweather. Class will start with the basics,shape, line and value in a still life andeventually move on to completing a

landscape sketch outdoors.4 wks, $104 M/$122 NM

All Levels

Painting Over the Line

Kassem Amoudi

Tues., April 10-May 1, 10 am-3 pm and/or

Tues., May 15-June 5, 10 am-3 pm

4 wks each, $155 M/$181 NM,$20 off if registered for both

Thurs., April 12-June 7, 10 am-2 pm9 wks, $283 M/$331 NM

Explore lively brushwork, color layering, focalpoints and balance between calm and busy.Discover how to work around imperfectionsand accidents and view them asopportunities. Work from imagination,pictures, or other means to find your voiceand visual language. Individual support andexamples from contemporary artists willserve to broaden and inform yourunderstanding of innovative painting.

All Levels

Figure as Vehicle

Kassem Amoudi

Thurs., April 19-June 7, 3-6 pm

Draw and paint the human figure in a looser,more expressionistic manner. Refine yourpainting skills to create a lively surfacethrough the use of directional brushwork andharmonic color. Establish pictorial unitythrough visual metaphor and multiple focal

points, and explore the contrast betweenactive and quiet areas. Some paintingand drawing experience recommended.

8 wks, $274 M/$311 NM

Advanced

Painting Seminar

Francine Shore

Thurs., April 12-June 7, 10 am-3 pm

This class will encourage the developmentof a diverse collection of images and varied

subjects. Whether your work is traditionalor contemporary, you will become aware of

your personal style. Art history discussionsand personal and group critiques willencourage a dialogue that connects theprocess of making work to exhibit. Mixedmediums encouraged. Experiencerecommended.

9 wks, $346 M/$405 NM

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H Intensive Drawing Series:Drawing with Ink

Cavin Jones

Fri., April 13-June 8, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Students will learn various techniques usingink as the primary medium. Cross-hatching,

pointillism, wash, line, scribble andcombinations thereof will be explored withthe purpose of creating finished drawings.Students must have taken Basic Drawingas a prerequisite for this class.

9 wks, $231 M/$269 NM

Open Life Studio


Open Life Studio is an opportunity for artistsat all levels to work independently tomaintain or improve their life drawing skillsin a variety of techniques and 2-D media.

The typical open studio period exploresa variety of poses with a nude model,beginning with a warm up of short gesturalposes, and then progressing into longer heldposes. Together, the group determines posesand their length through a majority-rule vote.Participants must bring their own materials.

Advanced registration is strongly encouragedas space is limited.

8 wks, $132 M/$177 NM, $22 per week

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Art Movements

Sandi Neiman-Lovitz

Mon., April 9-23, 6:30-9:30 pm

This class will help you overcome the fear ofexploration by taking risks. Paint with notonly traditional brushes, but variousimplements and medium, to open your mind

to new processes. Listening to music withdifferent rhythms will encourageexperimentation even more. For studentswho want more freedom when they paint,whether image based, abstract or realistic.

3 wks, $86 M/$102 NM

Sketchbook: Drawing to See

Meri Adelman

Mon., May 7-June 4, 6:30-9:30 pm

Be you a painter, jeweler, ceramicist,architect, or drafts person, extend yourart experience making good use of yoursketchbook. This class is an opportunityto develop your mark making and accuracyas you jot down what you are seeing andthinking. In the footsteps of manyImpressionists, we'll keep track of personalefforts in a sketchbook while we draw largeand small.


All Levels

Open Media Still Life

Bonnie Mettler

Mon., April 9-June 4, 6:30-9:30 pm

In this class we will concentrate ondeveloping the skills necessary to captureinteresting still life on canvas, includingcomposing the page, seeing shape welland using color effectively. Gain confidenceworking with the medium of your choicein an atmosphere of support andencouragement. Oils will be used in class.



Drawing & Painting from the FigurePaul DuSold

Tues., April 17-June 5, 6:30-9:30 pm

Working from the human figure has been atraditional part of the artists training sincethe time of the first academies. Learning tosee and mix color in its most subtle form isthe benefit of studying from life. Demoswill be given as well as slide presentations.

The emphasis will be to learn from thefundamentals of seeing and translating

subject matter into a painting. Theenvironment in this class will be one ofpatient exploration no student shouldfeel intimidated. A step-by-step approachto understanding and confidence buildingis the goal. Oils will be used in this class.

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Intensive Drawing Series: Intro to Drawing

Cavin Jones


This first part of the drawing series teachesthe fundamentals of drawing and beginswith an intro to basic vocabulary,techniques, materials and concepts whileworking from a still life setup. Demosand individual instruction will take placeeach week, allowing students to buildconfidence as they turn what they see intorepresentational and expressive drawings.

At mid semester, students' progress willbe evaluated in order to focus on waysto improve their drawings if need be. Thisthree-part series will also include Drawingwith Ink and Drawing with Color to helpstudents take their skills to the next level.

8 wks, $217 M/$254 NM

All Levels

Watercolor

Alice Meyer-Wallace

Tues., April 10-May 22, 6:30-9:30 pm

Paint what you see as you work directlyfrom still life, a live model and landscape.

Tools, techniques and composition will beconsidered as the class explores conceptsof positive and negative space and the

illusion of distance, and referencesgreat watercolorists of the past. Personalexpression and creativity will be encouraged.

Tuition includes model fee.

7 wks, $230 M/$266 NM


H Narrative Drawing & Painting

Larry Francis

Wed., April 25-May 30, 6:30-9:30 pm

The arts from all ages have stories in visual

form. The goal of this class will be to enablestudents to tell visual stories about the lifeand imagined life around them. Influencedfrom imagination, memory, family history,or retold from popular accounts, we willcreate scenes with two or more figures ina particular setting with props, lighting andmood. We will start by creating storyboardsor cartoon sketches of our stories, and thenlearn to develop them more fully in thefollowing classes. Historical examples ofnarrative works, especially studies anddevelopmental sketches that show thegrowth in an artists' thought process willbe examined, including the works ofRembrandt, Gericault, Edward Hopper,Eric Fischl, and Paula Rego. Tuitionincludes model fee.

6 wks, $194 M/$224 NM

Beginning Painting

Wed., April 18-May 23, 6:30-9:30 pm

Whether you are, or want to become, anabstract, realist, or surrealist painter, or agraffiti, skateboard or comic book artist,the techniques explored in this workshopwill contribute to your work. Conceptscovered include color theory, color mixing,glazing and building up layers of a painting.Individual instruction and full class critiqueswill be used for constructive feedback.

The goals of this class are to learn thetechniques and vocabulary of paintingwhile improving observational and visualcommunication skills. Open to adultsand teens.

6 wks, $171 M/$200 NM

HFundamentals of DrawingMichael Smith

Thurs., May 3-24, 6:30-9:30 pm

Learn the fundamentals and mechanics ofdrawing through direct observation. Usingpencils conte crayon, charcoal, pastel andink, beginners will be introduced to directobservational drawing and materials. Linequality, value changes and compositionalarrangements would also be covered.Continuing students will develop and

refine their understanding of perspective,composition and technique. Tuition includessupplies.

4 wks, $124 M/$142 NM

Open Life Studio

Wed., April 18-June 6, 6:30-9:30 pm

Open Life Studio is an opportunity for artistsat all levels to work independently tomaintain or improve their life drawing skillsin a variety of techniques and 2-D media.

Together, the group determines poses andworks from a extended pose. Participantsmust bring their own materials. Advancedregistration is strongly encouraged as spaceis limited.

8 wks, $132 M/$177 NM, $22 per week


HDraw & Paint the Plant Kingdomin a Large Format

Nury Vicens

Thurs., April 19-June 7, 6:30-9:30 pm

Explore small intricacies found in nature,through the use of exuberant color with largeranges in value, light and depth. Magnify thenatural and sometimes not seen world, togive the possibility of making something lushand extraordinary, allowing freedom ofexpression beyond the literal representation.

8 wks, $217 M/$254 NM

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Painting Over the Line

Kassem Amoudi


Please see description under DaytimeDrawing & Painting.

9 wks, $231 M/$269 NM

WORKSHOPS

The Expressive Figure

Nancy Halbert

Sat., April 21-May 5, 1:30-4:30 pm

Explore loose and colorful drawing, paintingand mixed media throughout this guidedworkshop. Lose yourself to quick studies,while challenging yourself to create moreexpressively. Gather inspirational from artistssuch as Diebenkorn, Oliveira, Parks, Neriand Brown, who analyzed and brought backthe importance of the figure in the 1940s,a time when abstract expressionism wasthe leading movement in New York City.

3 wks, $116 M/$131 NM

The Figure in Collage Series

Alice Meyer-Wallace

Sun., April 29, 10 am-2 pm and/or

Sun., May 20, 10 am-2 pm

Work from life as you combine mixed mediato capture the natural and organic qualitiesof the figure. Focus on the abstractelements that are often overlooked andexpand your personal expression andcreativity using pencil, watercolor, pastels,inks and more.

$75 M/$80 NM per workshop,$30 off if registered for both

HWatercolor Meets Colored Pencil

Eileen Rosen

Sat., May 12, 10 am-3 pmJoin us for an enjoyable painting experiencethat combines two very different mediums watercolor and wax-based colored pencils.Learn to create a flat, simple watercolorunderpainting that is the base for layeringand blending with colored pencils. Theresults are vibrant and life-like. Beginnerswelcome!

$81 M/$94 NM

HCreating Useful Landscape Sketches

Deena Ball

Fri., May 18 & 25, 11 am-1 pm

When you are traveling or hiking it is alwaysdifficult to capture such a beautiful place ina short time. This mini-class will help youcreate landscape sketches that can be usedas reference for later paintings. Photographsare great, but a photo does not edit thelandscape or infuse it with emotion. Bring

your favorite drawing or painting suppliesfor creating sketches. Please bring an easilycarried folding stool or chair. Classes will bespent within the vicinity of the Art Center.

2 wks, $74 M/$86 NM

Textured Grounds for Watercolors

Deena Ball

Thurs., May 24, 1-3 pm

Students will be learning to use a texturedground under a watercolor painting onBristol Paper. Textures under watercolorpaintings make the paint act in all newand different ways. It is like finding a newmedium. Bring your watercolor paints,a hairdryer and a support board.

$44 M/$51 NM,$10 supply fee payable to instructor

HPortrait of the Self

Nury VicensSat., June 2 & 9, 10 am-1 pm

Learn the fundamentals of portraiture usingthe most interesting and available model-

You! We will explore narrative, metaphoricaland literal, approaches through realism andabstraction. Have fun exploring the manyfaces and alter egos that lie within yourinner self and learn from the self portraitsof painters throughout history.

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HSketching the Landscape

Deena Ball

Tues., June 5, 10 am-2 pm and/or

Thurs., June 7, 10 am-2 pm

Photographs are great for capturing amoment, but a photo does not edit thelandscape nor infuse it with emotion and

personal perspective. This workshop willhelp you create landscape sketches thatcan be used as reference for later paintings.

The first day will be spent at RiverbendEnvironmental Center in Gladwyne sketchingthe landscape in drawing media, and thesecond day will be spent at Rolling Hill Parkin Gladwyne learning to work alla prima andsketching the landscape in color with paint.

$60 M/$66 NM each, $25 off if registeredfor both

SAVE THE DATE!HMixed Media & Photo EncausticWorkshop

Leah MacDonald

Sat., July 14 & Sun., July 15, 10 am-4 pm

Join Philadelphia artist Leah Macdonaldfor two days of intensive instruction to learnthe basics of combining photography andencaustic media. Students will learn thehistory of the encaustic medium, how to

paint with beeswax, methods for combiningencaustic with photography, techniques forcreating surface textures and mark-making,and receive an introduction to painting withoils and paintsticks. Class takes place atthe artists studio.

Class size is limited to 5 students.$600 M/$625 NM

PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL ARTS

DAYTIME

Intro to Digital Photography

Owen Biddle

Mon., April 16-May 14, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Explore color, light and composition withyour DSLR. In these digital photo lessonsyou will learn to control the functions of yourcamera so that you can take pictures thatreflect your own eye and style. In-depthpresentation and demos are used to teachthe basic principles of ISO (light sensitivity),

shutter speed and F-stop. Assignments andin-class feedback are important parts of thiscourse. Bring your camera and cameramanual if you have it. Open to adults andteens. Class takes place at the Art Center.

5 wks, $158 M/$184

HLandscape Photography

Owen Biddle

Mon., June 4, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

If your attempts at capturing those gorgeouslandscapes seem to fall flat, this class willcover the secrets for how to bring life to

your pictures. In landscape photography

the operative words are time, light andspace. We cover the best lighting conditions,layering the scene, framing the picture, anduse of scale to add interest and cohesionto the composition. Use of appropriateequipment (e.g. wide-angle lenses andtripods) will be included.

$52 M/$58 NM

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Traditional B&W Photography

Sharon DoernerTues., April 17-May 22, 6:30-9:30 pm

Explore the beauty of black and whitephotography and discover why it has beena beloved medium for ages. Focus on howto use a camera and develop photographsusing basic and manipulative printingtechniques in the darkroom. Bring a 35mmcamera with manual capability (no digitalcameras) to the first class. Open to adultsand teens.

6 wks, $221 M/$250 NM

All Levels

Digital Photo Made Easy

Rich Dunoff at The Haverford School

Wed., April 11-May 30, 6:30-9:30 pm

So you read about all the cool stuff you cando with your digital camera but dont knowwhere to start. Learn from the beginning,including the technical aspects of how tohandle a camera, adjust exposure and depth

of field, properly use available light andunderstand good composition. Then learnhow to download your photos and utilizePhotoshop to correct exposure, crop andsharpen, clear up blemishes, and use layersto enhance and change backgrounds.Please bring your digital camera to the firstclass. Open to adults and teens.

8 wks, $245 M/276 NM

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WORKSHOPS

All Levels

HLandscape & Travel Photography

Rich Dunoff

Sun., May 20, 9:30 am-4:30 pm &

Sun., June 3, 1 pm-4 pm at MLAC

You were there and you were really excitedabout what you saw and shot a photohoping to show your friends and familywhat you actually experienced. You gothome and the picture was just average.What happened? The color is not as brilliantthe composition is not as exciting and thefeeling you had is not what your pictureshows. Why? These questions and morewill be explored. This workshop is for peoplewho are passionate about photographyand receiving constructive criticism of their

work. Students will shoot images usingtheir existing equipment and explore waysto control color and light as well ascomposition. The first class will take placeat Valley Forge National Park. On the secondday, at the Art Center, students will edittheir work from the previous trip and thenparticipate in a constructive critique ofedited work. If you have the passion forcapturing what you see, this class is for you.

2 days, $137 M/$162 NM

PAPER, PRINT & BOOK ARTS

DAYTIME

The Visual Journal

Meg Kennedy

Mon., April 9-June 4, 1-4 pm

No matter what type of artwork you do,keeping a journal to record, experiment,play, and explore will provide a safe, non-

judgmental place to loosen up. The Visual

Journal is just that: a playground where youwill use a combination of visual techniquesand verbal prompts to explore ideas andkick-start your creative process. Well makea Coptic-style journalthe most flexible ofbindingswith a variety of papers and typesof inclusions as a means to focus your artand enhance your confidence. Those of

you who cant draw will find that theycan. Those who cant write not onlywill, but will enjoy it!

8 wks (no class May 28), $217 M/$254 NM,$15 supply fee payable to instructor

All Levels

Art of Collage

Andrea Snyder

Tues., April 10-May 15, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Learn unusual but easily learned techniquesused by collage artists like Kurt Schwitters,Max Ernst, Robert Rauschenberg, BetyeSaar and Romare Bearden. We will collagehandmade, Asian, and found papers,and adhere industrial and natural fibers onpaper and boards with assorted adhesives.Students will learn to incorporateprintmaking, painting and watermediainto expressive artwork.


All Levels

Printmaking & Mixed Media

Francine ShoreTues., April 10-June 5, 1-4 pm

Focus on building an image through thepossibilities of paper, ink, line, mass textureand color and then transferring it from plateto paper. Monotypes, stencils, dry point andcollagraphs will be taught. Class time willprovide printmakers with an exchange ofaesthetics and concepts, materials andtechniques that will be developed in theprocess of image making. Art history will

be referenced.9 wks, $266 M/$304 NM

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All Levels

Art of Collage

Andrea Snyder

Mon., April 9-April 30, 6:30-9:30 pm

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Collage & Mixed Media Studio Intensive

Andrea Snyder

Mon., May 7-June 4, 6:30-9:30 pm

Explore your personal style with one-on-oneand group critiques. Master your choice of

media using professional collage and mixedmedia techniques. Be inspired by the workof Bearden, Miro, Matisse, Conrad Marca-Relli, Rauschenberg and Ray Johnson.Work on paper, board, or canvasrealisticor abstractin an encouraging anddevelopmental atmosphere. Painters,printmakers, and collage artists welcome.

4 wks (no class May 28), $104 M/$122 NM,$15 supply fee payable to instructor

All Levels

Screen Print: Graphic Tees and PrintsGillian Pokalo

Wed., April 11-May 2, 6:30-9:30 pm and/or

Wed., May 16-June 6, 6:30-9:30 pm

Put the power of printing into your hands.What you learn here you can continue touse at home to create your own textiles,handmade cards and fine art prints. Explorehands-on printmaking techniques includingmonoprinting, screen printing and transfer

techniques. If you have ever wanted toexplore several types of printmaking,combine techniques, or see what yourhands can do, this is the class for you.Participants will each receive a screenthey can use for at-home printing.Open to adults and teens.

4 wks each, $144 M/$162 NM$15 off if regstered for both

WORKSHOPS

HTeaching Book-Making to Kids

Meg Kennedy

Sat., April 21, 10-4

Whether you teach in the classroom, as ahome-schooling parent, a scout leader, or at

an after-school program, making books is anactivity that kids of all ages enjoy. Itdevelops mechanical and practical skills likemeasuring, following directions, andsequencing; it challenges organizationalabilities; enables ownership and authorshipof a project; advances literacy and providesa crossover between right- and left-brainactivity. This workshop introduces threebasic book-binding formats with numerous

variations. Well make an accordion bookto use for a photo album, timeline, pop-up,

or a travelogue. With a pamphlet binding,well transform a narrative format into aconversation or debate and add simpleinclusions that help the artist interact withthe reader. A third binding, the stab-boundbook, introduces an Asian design thatadapts particularly well as an anthology,atlas, art gallery, or collaborative projectfor a group. At the end, youll have a varietyof models, instructions, and a head fullof ideas of why books are way cooler than

electronic readers!$87 M/$103 NM,$10 supply fee payable to instructor

Image Transfer Techniques

Andrea Snyder

Sat., April 28 & May 5, 10 am-3 pm

Transfer your favorite photos, drawing andletters onto paper, canvas and wood withacrylics, tapes, caulks and other mediums.Learn to combine your transfers with paintsand papers to mystify and delight yourfriends and colleagues. These techniquescan be incorporated into other art mediumsinclude painting and book arts. Somesupplies included. First class must beattended.


H Printmaking: Painting with Inks

Christine Stoughton

Sun., June 3, 10 am-3 pm

An intriguing hybrid among printmakingtechniques, monoprints are a uniquecombination of two processes, bothpainting and printing. Students will discovertechniques and materials that will allowthem to set up an inexpensive print space intheir own studio or home. Techniques taughtcan be used to enhance mixed media art.

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H Collagraphy Printmaking

Andrea Snyder

Tues., May 22-June 5, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Create your Collagraph/Collage plate bytexturing gesso & acrylic mediums andgluing a variety of materials onto a base.

Then disover the thrill of rolling a printingpress roller over your inked plate to see yourimage transferred onto paper. This is a funclass that is full of information for masteringmultiple art techniques and allows forpersonal expression. Teacher demos onentire process.


FIBER ARTSAll Levels

World Textiles

Jean Marie-Baldwin

Thurs., May 3-June 7, 6:30-9:30 pm

Thurs., We will explore the dye, print andpainting techniques from many differentcultures, including shibori and Gyotoko fromJapan, Batik from Indonesia, mud cloth from

Africa, and several cold resist techniques.


WORKSHOPBatik Designs on Silk

Laura Pritchard

Sat., June 2, 12-4 pm

Batik is an ancient form of decoratingfabrics using a wax resist technique.Intricate and colorful designs can becreated by applying molten wax to fabric,followed by an application of dyes. Demos,hands-on work and experimentation willteach students how to develop an idea,

transfer their design to silk and bring it tolife using watercolor technique, brushesand other tools.

$52 M/$58 NM, $20-30 supply fee payableto instructor

GLASS ARTS

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All LevelsFused Glass Gems & Tiles

Carol Stirton-Broad

Thurs., May 17-June 7, 1-4 pm

Lets melt some glass! Learn to fuse glass tocreate beautiful, one-of-a-kind gems to usein necklaces, earrings, pins or bracelets orcreate tiles to use in mosaics. Additionalsupplies will be available for sale by theinstructor. Open to teens and adults.

4 wks, $129 M/$147 NM

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All Levels

Fused Glass Gems & Tiles

Carol Stirton-Broad

Thurs., April 12-May 3, 6:30-9:30 pm

Please see description under Daytime GlassArts.

4 wks, $129 M/$147 NM

WORKSHOPS

Handmade Glass Beads

Patti Dougherty

Sun., April 29, 10 am-3 pm and/or

Sun., June 3, 10 am-3 pm

Explore the basics of glass bead makingusing the lampworking torch and themandrel wound technique. Learn basictechniques such as feathering, murini pick-ups, color additions and a variety of surface

decoration, including encasing and silverfoil, to create colorful beads for your jewelry.

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East Falls GlassworksClasses take place at East Falls Glassworks

in Sherman Mills in East Falls, PA and are

open to both adults and teens(13 and up).

Introduction to Glassblowing

Sat., April 28-June 9, 1:30-4:30 pm

If you'd like to try working with hot glass forthe first time or need a refresher, this is theclass for you. We start with an intro to tools,equipment, and basic techniques throughthe exploration of a new form each week.Exercises and hands-on time is provided tobuild a solid foundation of glassblowing skillsand a collection of beautiful and functionalwork. Tuition includes supply fee.

6 wks (no class May 26), $470 per workshop

Glass Paperweights & Ornaments

Sun., April 29, 1-4 pm and/or

Sun., May 20, 1-4 pm

Designed for the total beginner, we providethe tools, supplies and instruction neededto create both a solid sculpted paperweightand blown ornament. These classes area great way to get a feel for the way glassmoves at 2000 degrees and have a funand exciting afternoon at the same time.Students will have the option of making

at least one of each.$115 per workshop

JEWELRY & METALS

DAYTIME

All Levels

PMC (Precious Metal Clay)

Pat Henriques

Tues., April 10-June 5, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Students will be introduced to the versatileand beautiful medium of PMC. Using basicbuilding techniques make any shape that

your imagination allows so that once theclay is fired only your precious metal charmis left behind. Students will also have theopportunity to experiment with the newlydeveloped copper and bronze PMC. Tuitionincludes one package of PMC+, firing feesand tools.

9 wks, $316 M/$354 NM

Intermediate Jewelry

Marthe Roberts/Shea

Tues., April 10-June 5, 1-4 pm

Add a new dimension to your jewelry andyour skills! Learn new metalworkingtechniques through hands-on classes anddemos. Add texture and depth to yourdesigns by building on your existing expertiseand picking up useful bench tips along theway. Students will learn to incorporate soliddesign and fabrication techniques to takepieces from flat to fabulous! Experiencewith sawing, filing and soldering required.



Catherine Adams


Build your skills as you work on newtechniques and individual projects. Join theclass with projects already in progress, orwith concepts for new works of art and bringthem to life with personal demos andtroubleshooting tactics.

9 wks, $282 M/$320 NM

Beyond Beginner Jewelry

Dawn Bergmaier

Thurs., April 12-June 7, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

This class is geared towards students who

have taken beginning classes and wantto advance their skills and work to theintermediate level. Demos and hands-onprojects will include bezel setting, etching,work on the hydraulic press and more.

9 wks, $282 M/$320 NM

Open Jewelry Studio

Dawn Bergmaier

Thurs., April 19-June 7, 1-4 pm

Open to current students and Members with

jewelry experience. These periods will beuninstructed but monitored. Fees pay forregularly provided supplies, equipmentmaintenance and the studio monitor.Participants are encouraged to bring theirown tools and must provide their own semi-precious metals and stones. Please registerearly; space is limited.

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Beginner Jewelry

Dawn Bergmaier


Learn the basics of forming and joining totransform your ideas into wearable art.Practice the techniques of design layout,piercing, forming, basic construction, filing,soldering, coloration and finishing. Thencombine these steps to create severalpieces that are uniquely your own.

8 wks, $267 M/$304 NM

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Dawn Bergmaier


Build your skills as you work on newtechniques and individual projects. Join theclass with projects already in progress, orwith concepts for new works of art and bringthem to life with personal demos andtroubleshooting tactics.

9 wks, $282 M/$319 NM

All Levels

Intro to PMC Jewelry

Pat Henriques

Wed., April 18-May 23, 6:30-9:30 pm

Learn the basic techniques, tools, andprocesses used to convert Precious MetalClay into a beautiful pendant or set ofearrings. Students will learn how to usetemplates and textures for design, and howto finish and oxidize their pieces after firing.Basic stone setting will be discussed as well.

The teacher provides a toolkit for daily use,to be returned at the end of each class.

Tuition includes one package of PMC, firingfees and additional studio tools.

6 wks, $236 M/$265 NM

Beginner Jewelry

Dawn Bergmaier


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8 wks, $267 M/$304 NM

WORKSHOPS

Mini Glass Mosaic Ring

Carol Stirton-Broad

Sat., April 21 & 28, 1-4 pm

Create a colorful mini fiore glass mosaic andlearn how to bezel set it into a silver blankring. The finished ring will be a work of artthat you can wear and bring with youanywhere you go. Tuition includes somesupplies; additional supplies will be availablefor purchase from the instructor.

2 wks, $96 M/$116 NM

Calder Inspired Jewelry

Martha Kent Martin

Sat., May 5 & May 12, 10 am-2 pm

Learn to create linear and 3-D jewelryinspired by artist Alexander Calder. You willuse simple joining techniques like wrapping,riveting and hammering to create wearableart and sculpture. Open to adults andteens.

2 wks, $128 M/$144 NM

Enameling: Glass to Metal

Catherine Adams

Sat., June 2, 9:30 am-3:30 pm

Spend one day working with color glassenamels and depart with a piece ready to

wear. We will concentrate on the basicstechniques of application, firing andfinishing. No prior metals studio experiencerequired. Continuing students are welcometo work on pieces in progress.

$117 M/$133 NM

HA Day in the Metals Studio

Catherine Adams

Mon., June 4, 10 am-2 pm

From the jump ring or bezel to the ring,

bracelet or collar, using a basic shape as thefocal point; learn techniques used in fitting,forming and finishing. This workshop willoffer a solid foundation for new students andcontinuing students will find the information

valuable. Each will leave with a soldered,finished ring.

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DECORATIVE ARTS

HFaux Finish: Transformation by Color

Laura Demme

Mon., April 16-May 21, 6:30-9:30 pm

These days we all want to save money butnot at the expense of our style. You maythink you need new furniture, but all you

really need is a transformation by color!Learn how to make simple repairs andimprove the look of any surface on a wallor piece of furniture with decorative painting,added details and more. Demos, hands-oninstruction and consultations for any roomby the instructor will help spice up any roomor bring it all together.

6 wks, $171 M/$200 NM

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE

DAYTIMEAll Levels

Pottery: Throwing & Handbuilding

Claire Shenk Rodgers


8 wks, (no class May 28) $273 M/$310 NM

Kathryn Narrow

Fri., April 20-May 25, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

6 wks, $225 M/$254 NM

Build a strong foundation in all aspects ofpottery, with an emphasis on makingfunctional items you can use and enjoy.Choose to focus on wheel throwing orhandbuilding with guidance and feedback.Returning students will be challenged withnew projects and appropriate techniques fortheir individual skill level. Individual attentionis paramount and demos will be givenweekly.

All Levels

Slab to FabKaren Sacks


Learn how to turn a flat piece of clay intoplatters, bowls, vases, mugs, gardenplanters, tiles, mirrors and more. Studentswill master simple handbuilding techniquesand create one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces inthis fun and lively class. The possibilities areendless!


Intermediate

Heart, Mind, Matter

Marian Pritchard

Tues., April 10-May 1, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Do you have a passion for clay? Do you putyour mind into your work by exploring ideasand expressions that interest you? Do youenjoy learning about ceramic matter, clayand glazes as the vehicle for your artisticcreations? This class is for those who havea basic foundation in ceramics and wantto develop distinctive work with individualguidance. Demos will supplement yourinstruction, and you will be encouragedto share your goals and progress withclassmates. Please bring three finishedpieces to the first class.

4 wks, $144 M/$162 NM

Intermediate/AdvanceHClay ExplorationKathryn NarrowTues., May 8-June 5, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Do you have a project that you have beenwaiting to explore or a desire to delve moredeeply into an idea already rolling around in

your head? Then this class is for you.Students will create their own agenda forthese 5 weeks. Demonstrations, bothpersonal and group, will be presented on

clay skills and decorating/glazing techniques.In addition, one-on-one guidance will beavailable. Group discussions of progress willtake place each week and sharing amongstudents will encourage ideas to flow andgrow. Students are encouraged to bringphotos and drawings of ideas or finishedpieces to the first class.

5 wks, $203 M/$229 NM, $30 off if alsoregistered for Heart, Mind, Matter or Decals.

All Levels

Decals: Images on ClaySharon Bartmann

Tues., May 8-June 5, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Transferring images to clay is an excitingprocess that will take your work to a wholenew level. Whether you use downloadedimages, photos, personal drawings or simplywords, decal can enhance your piece. Wewill explore ways to glaze and add color withunderglazes to make the decals work inharmony with your work. Basic hand building

will also be demonstrated. Bring bisquepieces, as well as glazed pieces or start fromscratch. No computer experience necessary.

5 wks, $203 M/$229 NM, $30 off ifregistered for Heart, Mind, Matter

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All Levels

Ceramics Sampler

Hiroe Hanazono

Tues., April 10-May 1, 6:30-9:30 pm

This class is designed for those who arenew to clay! We make a different projecteach week while learning a range of ceramictechniques. Handbuilding, tile making, wheelthrowing, and glazing will all be coveredduring this fun and experimental class.By the end of the term, students will have

variety of complete projects and will leavewith a better understanding of the breadthof the ceramic medium. Tuition includes ahalf bag of clay. Additional clay and tools are available for purchase at the Art Center,including the Beginner's Tool Kit for $20.

4 wks, $144 M M/$162 NM, $20 off if alsoregistered for Intro to Throwing.

Intro to Throwing

Bernadette Curran

Tues., May 15-June 5, 6:30-9:30 pm

This course is for students with little or noexperience using the medium of clay, buthave a desire to learn the basic techniquesof throwing. Demos and hands-oninstruction will allow students to experimentwith a variety of forms and surface. Inaddition, individuals will develop their ability

to see, explore ideas and create withcuriosity. Open to adults and teens. Tuitionincludes a half bag of clay. Additional clayand tools are available for purchase at the

Art Center, including the Beginner's Tool Kitfor $20.

4 wks, $144 M M/$162 NM, $20 off if alsoregistered for Ceramics Sampler.

All Levels

Slab to Fab

Karen Sacks


Please see description under DaytimeCeramics.

8 wks, $273 M/$310 NM

All Levels

Pottery: A Focus on Form & Function

Brad Johnson


Turn your ordinary pots into extraordinarypieces. This course will help studentsinterested in learning a few new techniquesand furthering their artistic vision. Guidanceand feedback will be provided in all aspectsof pottery making and finishing. Choose tofocus on wheel throwing or handbuilding.Returning students will be challenged withnew projects and techniques for their skilllevel. Individual attention is paramount anddemos will be given weekly.

8 wks, $273 M/$310 NM

Mosaics

Carol Stirton-Broad

Wed., April 11-June 6, 6:30-9:30 pm9 wks, $268 M/$306 NM

Thurs., May 17-June 7, 6:30-9:30 pm

4 wks, $134 M/$152 NM

Please see description under DaytimeCeramics.

All Levels

Fused Glass Gems & Tiles

Carol Stirton-Broad

Thurs., April 12-May 3, 6:30-9:30 pmPlease see description under Glass Arts.

Clay Rascals

Robert Deane


Master the wheel and glazes as you honeyour skills to become an indestructible force.Classes are catered to student interests withhands-on demos and step-by-step guidance.

Address bad habits and technical problems

to build a solid foundation for future work.Explore surface techniques with glazecombinations and application to variousclay bodies. Work as a group to developand experiment with new glazes and get tolove our resident glazes even more. Groupdiscussion will provide for constructivefeedback and the exchange of ideas andtechniques.

9 wks, $289 M/$327 NM

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WORKSHOPS

HMosaic Light Switch Plate Covers

Carol Shelkin

Mon., April 9, 6:30-9:30 pm &

Mon., April 16, 6:30-8:30 pm

Turn those old plate covers into a workof art! In this workshop, you'll create 2-4

switch plates. Bring your own or choosefrom what is provided. We'll complete thelight switch plates the first night and groutthe second.

2 wks, $110 M/$128 NM, $50 supply feepaid to instructor

Mini Glass Mosaic Ring

Carol Stirton-Broad

Sat., April 21 & 28, 1-4 pm

Please see description under Jewelry &

Metals Workshops.2 wks, $96 M/$116 NM

HHome & Garden Mosaics

Barbie Henig

Sun., May 13 & 20, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Personalize your home or garden witha colorful mosaic! Using broken pottery,stained glass, mirror and pebbles, studentscan choose to create a mirror, picture frame,wine cooler, wall plaque, house number,

flower pot, birdbath top or stepping stone.Learn how to break and attach the mosaicpieces in the first class, and how to groutand complete your project in the second.

All tools and materials will be supplied.

2 wks, $74 M/$86 NM, $20 supply fee paidto instructor

Building a Slab Box: From Start to Finish

Lana Heckendorn

Sat., May 19, 10 am-2 pm

This workshop will start with a 1 hourdemo where Lana builds a box. Afterward,students will be given assistance withpreparing their own slabs to create a box,and a handout with step-by-step instructionsfor completing their boxes. Students maystay after the workshop to continue workingon their box in open studio.

$93 M/$106 NM

HBeach Glass & Ceramics Mosaic

Barbie Henig

Sun., June 3 & 10, 1-4 pm

Use the subtle pallet of shards of ocean-worn ceramics and glass from the Jerseyshore to create a unique mosaic piece thatwill personalize your living space or garden.Create a mirror, picture frame, wine cooler,wall plaque, house number, flower pot,birdbath top or stepping stone. Learn howto break and attach the mosaic piecesin the first class, and how to grout andcomplete your project in the second.

All tools and materials will be supplied.

$52 M/$58 NM, $20 supply fee payable toinstructor

HThe Incomparable Cup

Barbara Hanselman

Sat., June 9 & 10, 10 am-3:30 pmDiscover how to construct a drinking vesselof true aesthetic force and great beautya

vessel that beckons you to move beyond arational appreciation of skill to the moreprovocative state of form and function. Frommugs to steins to jorums and tea bowls,well cover the basic character andsensuality of any vessel intended tobe caressed by human lips.

$125 M/$147 NM

FAMILY WORKSHOPSEnjoy the art of spending time together.No experience necessary! Tuition coversone child and adult pair, each additionalchild costs $15 M/$20 NM. Pleasenote new student discounts and multipleclass/workshop discounts do not applyto Family Workshops.

Little & Big Artist Workshops

Deena Ball

Fri, April 27 & May 18 (2 wks),

9:30-10:30 am

April 27: Bug Garden

May 18: Life in a Pond

In each fun-filled workshop, child and theircaregiver work together to create a spring-inspired project using a variety of art

materials. Experiment with art, get creativeand take home your very own masterpiece.Advanced registration strongly suggested,as space is limited (group sign-upswelcome!) No more than two little artistsper adult. Tuition covers one child & adultpair. Open to ages 2-4 with caregiver.


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Family Time: Clockmaking

Emma Greene

Sat., June 9, 1-3 pm

Learn to make a clock from a recycled CD.Using surface techniques, completelytransform the CD into a working clockcomplete with movements. Decorate thebackground for your clock to mount foradded personalization. A great gift forFathers Day (or any day)! The best partwill be spending time creating together!Open to ages 6 & up with caregiver.

$35 M/$45 NM

Family Clay: Garden Totem

Sharon Bartmann

Sun., April 29 & May 6, 10 am-12 pm

Bring the family to create a collaborativegarden sculpture out of clay. Inspired byancient totem poles, tell your own familystory using basic handbuilding techniquesto carve, shape and build. Create piecesthat will be stacked on a metal post tobecome your whole family totem. Make aself-portrait, abstract head, or any designto represent your own family legend. Thenext week we meet to colorfully decorateour garden totem with glaze. Returnafter May 11 to pick up finished piece.Open to ages 5 & up with caregiver.

2 wks, $60 M/$70 NM

Encaustic Family Photo Painting

Leah MacDonald

Sun., April 22, 1-3 pm

Celebrate Earth Day with organic art- makecollages with recycled photos, ephemeraand text and then paint and draw on topwith organic beeswax and oil sticks. ArtistLeah Macdonald will inspire with hercollection of natural textures, rocks,

seashells, and leaves combined with hercollection of old letters and familyphotographs to create an expressive andintricate mixed media collage. In a multilayered art the beeswax over the photosasks as a canvas to write on, make patternsand imprint organic textures like a footprint.

The subtle wax shows evidence of everymark and is soft and flexible and holds amemory for oils to color. Open to ages 8and up with guardian.

$74 M/$51 NM

TEEN STUDIOSTeen studios feature small class sizes(max 12 students) allowing for individualattention. Professional Teaching Artists offermentorship while challenging the skill levelof each individual student. Students arewelcome to take a class more than onceto build skills. All supplies are included

(with exception of a camera needed forphotography). Teens 16 & up are alsowelcome to join any adult class.

Drawing: Perspective

Alyce Grunt

Mon., April 9-May 21, 4:15-6:15 pm

Develop techniques to create accuratedepth and perspective in interiors andexteriors. Learn how to see and draw

consistent proportions and accurate angleswhile working from direct observationindoors and outside using a variety ofdrawing materials and then incorporatingwatercolors. Accurately depicting depth isessential for strengthening a portfolio, aswell as for a strong foundation andconfidence with expressing artistic voice.

7 wks, $206 M/$235 NM

Metalwork & Jewelry

TBA; please see website

Mon., April 16-May 21, 4:15-6:15 pm

Learn to translate your artistic voice anddesigns to metal through jewelry and smallmetal sculpture. Gain hands-on experienceusing tools and equipment. Learn to solderwith a torch, saw intricate shapes fromsheet metal, and incorporate all kinds ofmaterials in your metal projects.

6 wks, $201 M/$229 NM

Traditional Black & White Photography

Ed MarcoWed., April 11-May 23, 4:15-6:15 pm

Explore the key elements of a successfulphotograph - artistry, technical expertise anda clear, personal point of view. You will learnabout composition, light, choosing camerasettings and developing your own prints ina darkroom. Students MUST provide theirown camera (no digital cameras); one witha manual option setting is preferred.

7 wks, $211 M/$240 NM

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Fashion Figure Drawing & Design

Natalie Rhoda

Thurs., April 12-May 17, 4:15-6:15 pm

Learn how to sketch the elongated fashionfigure. Study famous fashion illustrations,and learn fabric and trim renderingtechniques to develop your own uniquestyle. Short assignments explore texture,line, silhouette and color as applied todesign and the fashion industry. Compilework from all 6 weeks into a keepsakeportfolio book.

6 wks, $196 M/$224 NM

Wheel Thrown Pottery

Sara Gallo

Sat., April 14-June 9, 1:30-3:30 pm

Explore functional and decorative art throughclay. Demos allow for experimentation with a

variety of forms and surface techniques.Individualized instruction appropriatelychallenges each students skill level as theywork on projects, from conception of ideathrough process to finished piece. Studentswill develop their ability to see and exploreideas while expressing their artistic voice.Previous wheel throwing experiencerequired.


CHILDRENS CLASSESChildrens programs feature small class sizes(max 12 students) and are designed forspecific age groups to make sure studentsare stimulated and challenged by age-appropriate projects. Projects vary eachsemester so students are welcome to take aclass more than once. All supplies are

included (smock or clothes that can getmessy suggested). We are here to assist!Please dont hesitate to contact us withquestions.

2-3 YEARS

Family Creations

Ginny Kendall

Wed., April 11-June 6, 9:30-10:30 am and/or

Wed., April 11-June 6, 10:45-11:45 am

Share in the wonder of creation andexploration as you and your child orgrandchild enjoy your first art experiencetogether. Using age-appropriate materials,

you will paint and draw, work with modelingclay and collage and construct objects withpaper, plaster and other natural andrepurposed materials. Open to ages 2-3 withcaregiver.

9 wks, $167 M/$190 NM, per session

Little & Big Artist Workshops

Deena BallFridays, April 27 and/or May 18 (2 wks),

9:30-10:30 AM

Please see description in Family Workshopson pg. 26.


3-4 YEARS

Creating Together

Lisa Hart

Mon., April 9-May 21, 1:30-2:30 pmExplore the fundamentals of art as you and

your child or grandchild create fun andexciting projects together. Students willdevelop their fine motor skills and visualimagination while building creativity andconfidence in a variety of materials andartistic endeavors. Open to ages 3-4 withcaregiver.

7 wks, $152 M/$173 NM

Clay Time Together

Sharon Bartmann

Tues., April 10-May 8, 1-2:15 pm

Get together for some fun and creativity.Work side-by-side as we explore the world ofclay using basic handbuilding techniques.Step-by-step demos and guidance will begiven. No experience necessary! Open toages 3-4 with caregiver.

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Creating Together

Ginny Kendall


Explore the fundamentals of art as youand your child or grandchild create funand exciting projects together. Studentswill develop their fine motor skills and visualimagination while building creativity andconfidence in a variety of materials andartistic endeavors. Open to ages 3-4 withcaregiver. Drop-ins welcome if space isavailable; please call in advance foravailability.

9 wks, $167 M/$190 NM

4-5 YEARS

Art FUN-Damentals: Inspired Creations

Lisa Hart

Mon., April 9-May 21, 3-4 pmWhat are you inspired by? Inspiration isall around! Childrens books and the worldaround us will inspire our creativity anddiscovery through hands-on art projects.Using a variety of materials, we will create,discuss and have fun! Decision-making isan important aspect in this art experienceas each child explores his/her unique wayand builds self-confidence in a nurturingenvironment.

7 wks, $152 M/$173 NMCreepers & Creatures in the Garden

Sharon Bartmann


Learn basic handbuilding techniques usingpinching, slabs and coils as you explorethings we find in the garden. Journeythrough the backyard as we make everythingfrom birdhouses to animals and creatures.

9 wks, $191 M/$216 NM

Art & MusicGillian Pokalo


Make some noise in this all-sensoryclass filled with hands-on art projects andmusic activities. We will paint, draw andmore to create exciting projects, such asconstructing our own musical instrumentsand much more. Learn about art and musicas we play, listen, shake and create! Opento ages 4-6.

9 wks, $185 M/$210 NM

5-6 YEARS

Myths & Legends in Art

Kiersten Rogenmuser

Mon., April 9-June 4, 4:15-5:30 pm

Explore the wonderful world of myths andlegends. From unicorns to dragons, to thePhoenix and ancient Greece, learning about

mythology from different cultures is a funway to fuel imaginations and criticalthinking. Experience a variety of materialswhile creating exciting projects such as seaserpent shadow puppets, paper tapestries,ancient sculptures and much more.


Discover-Me: My World

Lisa Hart


Release your imagination as you createusing a variety of art materials to explore ina class that is designed to promoteexpression, independence and self-confidence in a nurturing environment.Inspired by the world around us, letsdiscover our creativity hands-on!

9 wks, $185 M/$210 NM

Creepers & Creatures in the Garden

Sharon Bartmann

Thurs., April 12-June 7, 4:15-5:30 pm and/or

Fri., April 13-June 8, 1-2:15 pm

Learn basic handbuilding techniques usingpinching, slabs and coils as you explorethings we find in the garden. Journeythrough the backyard as we make everythingfrom birdhouses to animals and creatures.

9 wks, $191 M/$216 NM, per session

Scribblers: Drawing, Painting & More!

Janiene Kwoczak

Sun., April 15-June 10, 9:30-11 am

Do you love to draw and play with paint?Let's nurture our creativity and introduce thebasic elements of art, such as line, shape,color and texture through exciting projectsthat let us experiment with a variety ofmaterials. From works of art on paper, tocraf

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