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Youth Programs — Winter/Spring 2008

Childrens Painting/Drawing...and More!

Mary Lee Zink

Tuesday, 4pm to 5:30pm

Session W1, W2, SP • Ages 7-11

Course code 848

With an emphasis on fun, younger artists will learn the basics of drawing and painting while trying out a variety of mediums - colored pencil, acrylics, watercolor, collage and printmaking. We will also explore working in 3-D. Lesson plans are the jumping-off point as each student is encouraged to follow her/his own creative voice.

Materials Fee: $10
Tuition $105 members, $135 nonmembers

Beginning Wheel Throwing

Stan Cowen

Wednesday, 5pm to 6:30pm

Session W1, W2, SP • Ages 10-12

Course code 802

Students will learn the basic techniques for throwing on the wheel in this fun, introductory course.

Materials Fee: $18
Tuition $105 members, $135 nonmembers

Hands-on Clay

Valerie Scott Knaust

Wednesday, 4:30pm to 6pm

Session W1, W2, SP • Ages 6-9

Course code 803

This class encourages children to create works in clay from their imagination using basic tools and handbuilding - pinch, coil and slab. Projects are based on seasonal inspiration and other age-appropriate influences. Creativity is encouraged in an atmosphere where energy is channeled constructively.

Materials Fee: $18
Tuition $105 members, $135 nonmembers

Hand-building for Youth

Angela Loperena

Thursday, 5pm to 6:30pm

Session W1, W2, Sp • Ages 9-12

Course code 873

Students will learn various hand-building techniques to create functional ware. Using slab and coil techniques, students will create decorative and functional mugs, bowls, and boxes. Along with hand-building, students will learn basic clay facts and different glazing techniques.

Materials Fee: $18
Tuition $105 members, $135 nonmembers

Teen Program

Youth Drawing 2

Joseph Weinzettle

Wednesday, 5pm to 6:30pm

Session W1 • Ages 12-15

Course code 861

This 6-week course will help students improve their drawing skills and build their portfolios. Class exercises will include sketching and rendering based on direct observation. Drawing techniques to be explored are graphite, silverpoint and ink.

Materials List Available Before Class
Tuition $105 members, $135 nonmembers

Anime Painting and Drawing

Walter Deanovich

Thursday, 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Session W1 • Ages 13-16

Course code 874

This class will take you from a basic line drawing to painting with acrylics on a gessoed board. Students will work in the popular anime style of drawing to create a finished painting.

Materials Fee: $7
Tuition $105 members, $135 nonmembers

Comics, Cartooning & Graphic Novels

Michael Lyman

Saturday, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Session W1 • Ages 13-16

Course code 868

This class offers students an opportunity to explore various drawing and illustration techniques related to the genre of comics, cartooning and graphic novels. Instruction includes perspective techniques, writing for comic strips/graphic novels, and using proper sketching to create a finished cartoon panel. Also covered in class are different types of cartooning styles and panel creation and arrangement.

Tuition $105 members, $135 nonmembers

Basic Drawing

Joseph Weinzettle

Monday, 5pm to 6:30am

Session W2 • Ages 12-15

Course code 862

This class is designed to help students improve their drawing skills and introduce them to a variety of drawing media. Students will learn traditional drawing methods and develop their own unique style. A wide range of still life forms - organic objects, casts, skeleton, etc. - will allow students to work from direct observation. Class lessons will include: how to create line and tone, understanding value through light and shadow, and interaction of color.

Tuition $105 members, $135 nonmembers

Teen Wheel Throwing

Barbara Kobel-Pope

Thursday, 5pm to 6:30pm

Session W1, W2, SP • Ages 13-16

Course code 863

Have a little fun before homework and dinner. Geared for the early teen, we'll cover the basics of throwing, trimming and glazing finished ceramic pieces.

Materials Fee: $18
Tuition $105 members, $135 nonmembers

Teen Darkroom I

Sarah Albrecht

Saturday, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Session W1 • Ages 13-16

Course code 864

An introductory class in the fundamentals of black and white photography, students will learn the basics of exposing and developing film and printing in the darkroom. 35mm camera is required.

Materials List Available Before Class
Lab Fee: $15
Tuition $105 members, $135 nonmembers

Teen Darkroom II

Sarah Albrecht

Saturday, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Session W2 • Ages 13-16

Course code 865

Learn to express your ideas visually! Students will learn how to use filters, tone and spot prints and matting. 35mm camera required.

Materials List Available Before Class
Lab Fee: $15
Tuition $105 members, $135 nonmembers

Teen Darkroom III

Sarah Albrecht

Saturday, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Session SP • Ages 13-16

Course code 866

This class focuses on composition and lighting. Students will learn about various styles of photography and how to develop a portfolio.

Materials List Available Before Class
Lab Fee: $15
Tuition $105 members, $135 nonmembers

Teen Painting and Drawing on Paper

Joseph Weinzettle

Wednesday, 5pm to 6:30pm

Session SP • Ages 13-16

Course code 860

This class teaches ink drawing and watercolor painting. Students will work two weeks with ink, three weeks with watercolor and the final week with the medium of their choice. Class lessons will develop skills working from direct observation. Some quick sketching will be done in ink; other classes will develop longer poses. This is a good opportunity for students to build their portfolios.

Materials List Available Before Class
Tuition $105 members, $135 nonmembers

The Art of Japanese Bookbinding: Creating a Journal

Marcela Estevez

Saturday, 10am to noon

Session SP • Levels 1-5

Course code 867

Students will learn the art of Japanese bookbinding using a technique called four-hole binding to create a personal journal. Decorative papers and art applications will be used to accent and personalize.

Materials List Available Before Class
Tuition $105 members, $135 nonmembers

Parent & Child Workshops

Toddlers Can Paint!

Christa Fairbrother

Friday, January 25, 10am to 11am

Ages 1 1/2 - 2 1/2

Course code 870

Introduce your budding artist to paint! In this class, you and your toddler will have the opportunity to explore painting on paper with tempera paint. You'll get to take home all the artwork, a brush, no-spill paint cup, one color of tempera paint, a pack of paper, and a resource packet with guidelines for continuing the activity at home. Dress for mess. For toddlers, ages 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 and a caregiver. Materials fee payable to instructor. Tuition includes one child and one caregiver.

Materials Fee: $13
Tuition $20 members, $30 nonmembers

Toddlers Can Sculpt!

Christa Fairbrother

Friday, March 7, 10am to 11am

Ages 1 1/2 - 2 1/2

Course code 871

Introduce your budding artist to clay! In this class, you and your toddler will have the opportunity to manipulate and sculpt with modeling clay. You'll get to take home all the artwork, 3 colors of modeling clay, a selection of textural implements, and a resource packet with guidelines for continuing the activity at home. Dress for mess. For toddlers, ages 1 1/2 to 2 1/2, and a caregiver.

Materials fee payable to instructor. Tuition includes one child and one caregiver.

Materials Fee: $7
Tuition $20 members, $30 nonmembers

Toddlers Can Collage!

Christa Fairbrother

Friday, May 9, 10am to 11am

Ages 1 1/2 - 2 1/2

Course code 872

Introduce your budding artist to collage! In this class, you and your toddler will have the opportunity to explore collage through shapes and colors. You'll get to take home all the artwork, a selection of self adhesive stickers, a pack of paper, and a resource packet with guidelines for continuing the activity at home. For toddlers, ages 1 1/2 to 2 1/2, and a caregiver.

Materials fee payable to instructor. Tuition includes one child and one caregiver.

Materials Fee: $7
Tuition $20 members, $30 nonmembers