Children and Youth Classes Art Classes for 2005 *Fees include the cost of materials. Classes must have a minimum of 5 students to run. If this minimum enrollment is not reached 5 days prior to the first class session, the class will be canceled and tuition will be refunded. 2005 Winter/Spring Classes Classes for Children... Promising Picassos Children and an adult explore a variety of media, styles and techniques from drawing and painting to sculpture and printing.Bring a smock or old shirt to class. Ages 3-6, with an adult Sessions A & B / Kelly Eshleman Sessions C & D / Christina Like $75 ($50 member) / 4 week sessions Sat. 10-11 am Session A - Jan. 22 - Feb. 19 (skip Feb. 5) Registration Deadline - Jan. 15 Session B - Feb. 26 - Mar. 19 Registration Deadline - Feb. 19 Session C – Apr. 2 - Apr. 23 Registration Deadline - Mar. 26 Session D - Apr. 30 - May 28 (skip May 7) Registration Deadline - Apr. 23 Pint Size Potters Children and an adult will learn basic hand-building and glazing techniques through a variety of projects. Wear old clothing and rubber soled shoes. Ages 3 - 7, with an adult Michelle Yeagley $125 ($100 member) / 6 week sessions / Sat. 10 -11:30 am Session A - Jan. 22 – Feb. 26 Registration Deadline - Jan. 15 Session B - Mar. 5 – Apr. 16 (skip Mar. 26) Registration Deadline - Feb. 26 Session C – Apr. 23 – May 28 Registration Deadline - Apr. 16 ArtSmart Meet new friends, have fun and get ArtSmart while you create unique artwork through painting, drawing, sculpture and more! Bring a smock and a snack to class. Ages 7-12 Karen Mastropietro $115 ($90 member) 4 week sessions Sat. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Session A - Jan. 22 - Feb. 19 (skip Feb. 5) Registration Deadline - Jan. 15 Session B – Mar. 5 – Apr. 2 (skip Mar. 26) Registration Deadline - Feb. 26 Session C - Apr. 16 - May 14 (skip Apr. 30) Registration Deadline – Apr. 9. Young Potters Children will work with clay to create functional pottery on the wheel. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore hand-building techniques, decorating, glazing and firing. Ages 8-12 Amy Holland / $150 ($125 member) 8 weeks / Sat. 1-3 pm Session A - Jan. 22 - Mar. 12 Registration Deadline - Jan. 15 Session B - Apr. 2 - May 21 Registration Deadline - Mar. 26 Pottery Partners Learn basic throwing skills in this clay class that pairs a child with an adult for a foray into functional ceramics. Adults and children alike will benefit from working as a team to create cups, bowls, and more! No experience necessary. Wear old clothing and rubber soled shoes. Materials included. Ages 8 + Class Limit of 8 - 4 pairs of child & adult Shalya Marsh $250 per pair ($200 per member pair) 8 weeks Thurs. 6-8 pm / Mar. 10 – Apr. 28 Registration Deadline – Thurs. Mar. 3 Holiday Workshops $25 ($15 member) / per session, per child. Valentine’s Day - Join in the fun of painting, drawing and printmaking to create special Valentine’s Day cards. Sat. Feb. 5 Registration Deadline - Jan. 29 Session A - Kelly Eshleman / 10-11:30 am, ages 3-6, with adult, Session B - Christina Like 1-2:30 pm, ages 7-12. Mother’s Day- Make an artistic, original Mother’s Day gift sure to please any Mom. Christina Like Sat. May 7 Registration Deadline - Apr. 30 Session A - 10-11:30 am, ages 3-6, with adult, Session B - 1-2:30 pm, ages 7-12. Classes for Youth... Youth Drawing II A continuation of Fundamentals of Drawing, participants will continue to study still life, landscape and other subjects, building on basic skills to further understand shape, contour line, composition, value, texture and perspective. Ages 10 - 17 Carol Galligan / $85 ($60 member) / 6 weeks / Tues. 4-5:30 pm Jan. 25 – Mar. 1 / Registration Deadline – Tues. Jan. 18 Intermediate Youth Drawing Participants will continue to develop drawing skills working with guided instruction, but working toward a more independent approach in reference to ideas (subject matter) and medium (choice of materials). Ideal follow-up for Drawing I or Drawing II students. Carol Galligan / $85 ($60 member) / 6 weeks / Tues. 4-5:30 pm Mar. 22 – Apr. 26 / Registration Deadline – Tues. Mar. 15 Teen Clay This pottery class welcomes teens of all skill levels; beginners or those with prior clay experience. Participants will make cups, bowls, and plates on the potters wheel, learn how to create handbuilt forms and glaze and fire their creations. Ages 13-17 Shalya Marsh / $150 ($125 members) / 8 weeks / Wed. 4-5:30 pm Session A – Jan. 26 – Mar. 16 / Registration Deadline – Wed. Jan. 19 Session B – Apr. 6 – May 25 / Registration Deadline – Wed. Mar. 30 Discover Painting While painting from still life and landscape, students will learn basic techniques and explore a variety of mediums including watercolor, tempera and acrylic. Ages 10-17 Donna Welsh / $85 ($60 member) 5 weeks / Thurs. 4-5:30 pm Session A – Jan. 27 – Feb. 24 Registration Deadline – Thurs. Jan. 20 Session B – Apr. 21 – May 19 Registration Deadline – Thurs. Apr. 14 Intermediate Youth Painting Students will complete paintings in the medium of their choice, utilizing the techniques they learned in the Discover Painting class. Participants will continue to build on basic techniques, advancing skills with guided instruction. Ages 13 - 17 Donna Welsh / $85 ($60 member) 5 weeks / Thurs. 4-5:30 pm Mar. 10 – Apr. 7 Registration Deadline – Thurs. Mar. 3. Youth Pastel Participants will learn and explore a variety of basic techniques of applying pastels through strokes, optical color mixing, blending, and layering. Demonstrations, drawing fundamental reviews and encouragement will be given to help students advance their skills and further understand value & texture. Ages 10 - 17 Barbara Buchanan $85 ($60 member) / 6 weeks Mon. 4-5:30pm Session A – Jan. 24 – Feb. 28 Registration Deadline – Mon. Jan. 17 Session B – Mar. 21 – Apr. 25 Registration Deadline – Mon. Mar. 14. Block Printmaking for Teens Jandi Lea Goshert / $95 ($70 member) 5 weeks / Wed. 4 - 5:30 pm / Ages 13 - 17 BEGINNER – Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of block printmaking, including choosing subject matter, working with carving tools to achieve various effects, and using proper inking and printing methods. Participants will begin with basic black and white block prints, and progress to create a multiple color block print. Session A – Jan. 26 – Feb. 23 / Registration Deadline - Wed. Jan. 19 Session B – Mar. 16 – Apr. 13 / Registration Deadline - Wed. Mar. 9 INTERMEDIATE - Participants who have taken a beginner class will continue practicing the art of block printmaking. Students will create multiple color block prints through a variety of techniques, including the use of multiple blocks, watercolor, and the "reduction" method. Apr. 27 – May 25 / Registration Deadline - Wed. Apr. 20