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Creative Clay

Instructor: Lauren Vitulli

Class Category: Ceramics

Age Group: Kids (Ages 6-10)

Start Date: 09/08/2010 - 4:00pm

End Date: 09/29/2010 - 5:30pm

Held every: MUST ENTER A DESCRIPTION

<div> Students learn hand-building techniques such as pinch, coil and slab pots to create one of a kind pottery. Students take skills to the next level by adding their own creativity to make unique pieces. Learn how to use the studio and glaze pottery. Due to drying and firing times, pottery will be ready for pick up 10 days after class has ended. Parents will be contacted when pieces are ready for pick up. Space is limited. Registration deadline is four days prior to the first day of class.</div>

Silver Smithing: Domed Pendant

Instructor: Jennifer Holm Prochazka

Class Category: Jewelry

Age Group: Tots (Ages 4-5), Kids (Ages 6-10), Tweens and Teens (Ages 11-17), Family Classes (All Ages), Adult Classes (18+)

Start Date: 09/09/2010 - 6:00pm

End Date: 09/30/2010 - 9:00pm

Held every: MUST ENTER A DESCRIPTION

<p> This class builds up fabrication skills while introducing techniques and design considerations. Students of all abilities are welcome. Beginning students work on learning basic skills of sawing, forming and designing their pendants. Intermediate to advanced students work on more complex hollow form fabrication projects, furthering fabrication skills, craftsmanship and design abilities. Project and demonstrations include dapping, soldering, hollow forming and integrative design. Class is limited to 8 students. Register at least 5 days in advance to reserve your space in class.</p>

Young Clay & Sculpture Open Studio #1

Instructor: Jenny Diersen

Class Category: Ceramics

Age Group: Little Picassos (Ages 2-3), Tots (Ages 4-5)

Start Date: 09/10/2010 - 3:00pm

End Date: 09/10/2010 - 5:00pm

Held every: MUST ENTER A DESCRIPTION

<p> <link href="file://localhost/Users/erikdaenitz/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip/0/clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /> <style>  </style> Come in and explore various 3D media to sculpt and build sculptures. Add textures and colors with paints various media. This is a great way to see what your child is interested in. There is no instructor in the classroom, but children ages 1.5 to 5 are welcome to come and experiment and play with a parent or guardian who is 18 or older. Space is limited to eight. Each open studio is two hours long. Students can stay as long as they would like to play! Students must register at least one day in advance. </p>

Autumn Leaves in Metal Clay: Making Jewelry Together

Instructor: Carol Avery

Class Category: Jewelry

Age Group: Family Classes (All Ages)

Start Date: 09/11/2010 - 10:00am

End Date: 09/18/2010 - 1:00pm

Held every: MUST ENTER A DESCRIPTION

<div> Create wearable art with leaves made of pure bronze and copper using metal clay. During the first session, students make leaves from bronze and copper clay using stamps and silicone molds. In the second session, students finish the leaves after they have been fired and complete wearable art such as a pendants, small charms or earrings.</div>

Mini Masters

Instructor: Jess Hilton

Class Category: Mixed Media

Age Group: Kids (Ages 6-10)

Start Date: 09/13/2010 - 4:00pm

End Date: 10/04/2010 - 5:30pm

Held every: MUST ENTER A DESCRIPTION

<p> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">This class introduces your child to some of the greatest artist in fun and creative ways. Your kids will paint like Pollack and sculpt like Michelangelo while learning about the artists and basic art concepts.</span></p>

Drawing and Painting for Adults

Instructor: Jeanne Larae

Class Category: Painting, Drawing and Illustration

Age Group: Adult Classes (18+)

Start Date: 09/13/2010 - 6:00pm

End Date: 10/18/2010 - 9:00pm

Held every: MUST ENTER A DESCRIPTION

<div> Learn drawing and painting techniques in this class. Students begin with drawing from still lives and photographs the first two class sessions to develop an under drawing for a painting. The last four classes students paint in any painting medium they choose (oil, acrylic or watercolor) to work towards a finished painting. Color mixing, layering and many other painting techniques will be taught. Class is limited to eight students.</div>

Pottery for Adults

Instructor: Kourtney Burgner

Class Category: Ceramics

Age Group: Adult Classes (18+)

Start Date: 09/13/2010 - 6:00pm

End Date: 10/04/2010 - 9:00pm

Held every: MUST ENTER A DESCRIPTION

<p> Learn the basics of wheel thrown pottery and hand building with clay. Students learn centering, throwing basic forms, trimming, glazing and finishing techniques. One 25 pound bag of clay as well as one kiln firing is included with the class. Class is limited to eight. Register at least four days in advance to reserve your space in class.</p>

Intro to Metal Working: Art Jewelry

Instructor: Laura Besterfeldt

Class Category: Jewelry

Age Group: Tweens and Teens (Ages 11-17)

Start Date: 09/14/2010 - 6:00pm

End Date: 09/28/2010 - 9:00pm

Held every: MUST ENTER A DESCRIPTION

<div> Form a pendant necklace by creating and etching stamped metal pieces and riveting them together. Students learn to cut, drill, etch, make cold connections (rivets), create patinas and file metal. Please bring the required $25 material fee to the first class. Space is limited. Students must register at least four days in advance to reserve their space in class.</div>

Wooden Sculptures: Finding Your Balance

Instructor: Peter Behn

Class Category: Sculpture

Age Group: Adult Classes (18+)

Start Date: 09/14/2010 - 6:00pm

End Date: 10/05/2010 - 9:00pm

Held every: MUST ENTER A DESCRIPTION

<div> Learn to create wooden sculptural mobiles with Peter Behn and learn about sculptures by Alexander Calder. Students view examples of several mobiles and discuss the basic rules of building on the first day of class.  With provided materials, students build a simple mobile that balances, swings and is aesthetically pleasing. For the second session, students build mobiles using found objects brought from home to get comfortable with the mechanics of constructing mobiles, attachment methods and using your individual creative talents.  Before the end of the evening, we will each design on paper a mobile reflecting the influences of Alexander Calder.  During the final sessions, students will build the mobile they designed with paper in week two, using 1/8 inch plywood, scrap wood and wire. At the end of the class, students discuss each other’s work, looking for inspiration and planning future projects on their own. In addition to class studies, students will be given a list of websites for inspiration. Students are responsible for providing some of their own materials from home and a list will be given during the first class. Space is limited to six students. Students must register no later than seven days in advance.</div>

Mixed Media Sculpture

Instructor: Lone Vilnius

Class Category: Sculpture

Age Group: Adult Classes (18+)

Start Date: 09/15/2010 - 6:00pm

End Date: 10/06/2010 - 9:00pm

Held every: MUST ENTER A DESCRIPTION

<div> In this class, learn how to use everyday, found objects and mixed media to create sculptures. Students will be able to use things from around the house including keepsakes, garage sale finds and more. Some art materials will need to be purchased, while others will be found. Students will discuss where to find objects, safety and assemblage techniques and will create a finished sculpture. Space is limited to eight students.</div>

Newest Members

Grace Brown (9/2)

Mary Mealing (9/1)

Jean Rapoport (9/1)

David C Guth (8/31)

Susan Fredston-Hermann (8/31)

Anne Elizabeth Flinn (8/31)

Cindy Lund (8/31)

Sue Ann Brandreth (8/31)

Hillary & Bill Fiveash (8/30)

Leslie & Michael O'Malley (8/30)

Mr. Mihail Lari & Mr. Scott Murray (8/30)

Robert Riley & Sue Wood (8/25)

Rob S MacLeod (8/24)

Nick Hendrickson (8/24)

Rob & Annette MacLeod (8/24)

Fall 2010 Class Flyer

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