Children's Classes - Winter 2010
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- Moms, Dads & Tots, ages 2-4
- Bookworms, ages 4-6
- Parent & Child Pottery,ages 4-5
- Drawing & Painting, ages 4-6
- Pottery & Wheelthrowing. ages 8-12
- Art & Artists ages 6-8
- Learn to draw Like a Pro, ages 8-12
- Jewelry & Metalsmithing: A Metals Sampler, ages 12+ and Adult
- Moms, Dads & Tots, ages 2-3
- Moms, Dads & Tots, ages 2-4
- Pottery & Wheelthrowing, ages 5-7
- A Metals Sampler: Jewelry and Metalsmithing, ages 12+
- Beginner & Intermediate Acrylic Painting, ages 10+
- Art Stations, ages 2-3
- Moms, Dads & Tots, ages 2-4
- Parent& Child Pottery, ages 4-5
- Drawing & Painting, ages 4-6
- Fantasy & Folk: Drawing & Painting, ages 7-10
- Parent& Child Pottery, ages 5-7
- Moms, Dads & Tots, ages 2-3
- Moms, Dads & Tots, ages 2-5
- Drawing and Painting, ages 5-7
- Pottery & Wheelthrowing. ages 11+
- Comics, ages 8+
- A Metals Sampler, ages 12+
- Parent & Child Art Stations, 2-3
- Pottery ages 7-9
- Bookworms, ages 4 - 6
- Mega Sculpture, ages 6-8
- Enameling, ages 14+
- Pottery, ages 10+
- Watercolor and Drawing Class, ages 9 - 13
- Enameling, ages 14+
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A Metals Sampler: Jewelry & Metalsmithing
Ages 12+, Adults Welcome
This class will explore the different types of metals used in Metalsmithing. Techniques include shaping, polishing, soldering, piercing, etching and embellishing in copper and brass. Silver available for a small additional fee. Students will be encouraged to create their own unique designs for a special occasion or gift. Limited to 6.
Instructor:Leslie Shershow
Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30pm
FALL Sept 14 - Nov 16 (off Sept 28, Oct 12)
8 sessions M: $161 NM: $179 Materials: $40
Instructor:Leslie Shershow
Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30pm
WINTER Jan 11 - Mar 22 (off Jan 18, Feb 15)
Instructor:Leslie Shershow
Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm
FALL: Sept 15 - Nov 10
WINTER: Jan 12 - Mar 16 (off Feb 16)
Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Instructor:Heather Wang
FALL Sept 17 - Nov 12
WINTER Jan 14 - Mar 18 (off Feb 18)
9 sessions M: $181 NM: $201 Materials: $40
Enameling
Ages 14+, Adults Welcome
Enameling is the process of fusing glass onto metal. Enamels are available in a rainbow of colors, as well as small glass "flower" chips and decal sheets. Suitable for beginners to advanced students. In this class, students learn the principles of metal preparation, enamel application and finishing processes. Returning students can explore new techniques, or continue working on projects of their own design. Limited to 6.
Instructor: Heather Wang
Fridays 3:00-6:00 pm
FALL Sept 18 - Nov 13
WINTER Jan 15 - Mar 19 (off Feb 19)
Instructor: Margaret Langdell
Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
FALL Sept 12 - Nov 14 (off Sept 19)
WINTER Jan 16 - Mar 13
Saturdays, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
FALL Sept 12 - Nov 14 (off Sept 19)
WINTER Jan 16 - Mar 13
9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $50
Bookworms
Ages 4-6
In this fun, creative class students will turn their favorite stories into artwork! From Eric Carle to Maurice Sendak to Dr. Suess, every class will begin with a favorite book in group story time and will be followed by age-appropriate and themed projects. The perfect chance to give your pre-school aged child a creative head start! Limited to 8. Monday 1:00-2:30pm
Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk
FALL Sept 14 - Nov 16 (off Sept 28, Oct 12)
8 sessions M: $146 NM: $162 Materials: $30
WINTER Jan 11 - Mar 22 (off Jan 18, Feb 15)
Friday 1:30-3:00pm
Instructor: Ann Fitzgerald
FALL Sept 18 - Nov 13
WINTER Jan 15 - Mar 19 (off Feb 19)
9 sessions M: $164 NM: $182 Materials: $30
Parent and Child Art Stations
Ages 2-3
Enhance your toddler's creativity and make new friends along the way. Explore painting, textured collage, colorful clay, and much more. Parent and child will work together creating projects in a relaxed atmosphere. Snacks are provided, or bring your own. Limited to 8 pairs.
Instructor: Ann Fitzgerald
Wednesdays, 10:00am - 11:30am
FALL Sept 16 - Nov 18 (off Nov 11)
WINTER Jan 13 - Mar 17 (off Feb 17)
Instructor: Peg Kane
Fridays, 10:00am - 11:30am
FALL Sept 18 - Nov 13
WINTER Jan 15 - Mar 19 (off Feb 19)
9 sessions M: $223 NM: $248 Materials: $30
Watercolor & Drawing
Beginner/Intermediate
Ages 9 - 13
Instructor: Elizabetha Rocha
This is a basic class in which students learn to see as artists do. Students will be introduced to different mediums including pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink and watercolor. Working from nature and still life, students will gain awareness of line and nuance, while developing technical and observational skills. The skills learned will be the basis for a lifetime of art education. Limited to 8.
Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm
FALL Sept 12 - Nov 14 (off Sept 19)
WINTER Jan 16 - Mar 13
9 sessions M: $181 NM: $201 Materials: $30
Learn to Draw like a Pro!
Ages 8+
Instructor: Elizabeth Rocha
This fun, yet intensive, course will cover basic drawing with a focus on the character. Assignments will build upon each other beginning with drawing shapes, use of light and shadow, perspective and composition. We will then draw the figure: basic anatomy, construction of the body, poses and gesture drawing. Drawing supplies and materials will be provided. Limited to 10.
Mondays, 4:00 - 6:00pm
FALL Sept 14 - Nov 16 (off Sept 28, Oct 12)
8 sessions M: $161 NM: $179 Materials: $30
WINTER Jan 11 - Mar 22 (off Jan 18, Feb 15)
9 sessions M: $181 NM: $201 Materials: $30
Comics
Ages 8+
Instructor: Joe Carrigg
Master the steps needed to make your own comic book. Learn character design, plotting and perspective. You will master all the tricks to creating a dynamic page turner. All you need is paper, pencils and a vivid imagination! Beginner and advanced students are welcome. Limited to 10.
Thursdays, 4:00 - 6:00pm
FALL Sept 17 - Nov 12
WINTER Jan 14 - Mar 18 (off Feb 18)
9 sessions M: $219 NM: $243 Materials: $30
NEW! Beginner / Intermediate Acrylic Painting
Ages 10+
Instructor: Wendy Soneson
Acrylic paints are non-toxic, quick drying, and they offer a rich range of color. Students will focus on learning basic techniques, with room for personal expression. We will also discuss principles and elements of design. Drawing experience recommended but not necessary. Limited to 8.
Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00pm
FALL: Sept 15 - Nov 10
WINTER: Jan 12 - Mar 16 (off Feb 16)
9 sessions M: $181 NM: $201 Materials: $30
Mega Sculpture
Ages 6-8
Instructor: Joe Carrigg
During this class students will learn to build tremendous sculptures of robots, giants, monsters, buildings or anything they can imagine. Working with different everyday materials including clay, cardboard boxes, and wire, students will create structures that will test their problem-solving skills and delight their creative side! Limited to 8.
Fridays, 3:30 - 5:30pm
FALL Sept 18 - Nov 13
WINTER Jan 15 - Mar 19 (off Feb 19))
9 sessions M: $219 NM: $243 Materials: $40
Fantasy & Folk: Drawing & Painting
Ages 7-10
Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk
Bring the worlds in your head to life. Beginning with an exploration of how light and color create atmosphere, we will experiment with basic painting techniques while creating fantasy landscapes. Students will refine skills in drawing and painting while finding ways to populate their worlds with fantastic characters. We will pay special attention to the problems presented by things like monsters, incredible creatures and bizarre costumes.
Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00pm
FALL Sept 16 - Nov 18 (off Nov 11)
WINTER Jan 13 - Mar 17 (off Feb 17
9 sessions M: $181 NM: $201 Materials: $25
Art and Artists
Ages 6-8
Instructor: Marc Mancuso
Each week students will look at a new artist or a distant culture, then create their own inspired artworks. This is an excellent introductory class that will excite imaginations and allow students to survey perspective drawing, landscape painting, 3-D collage, pastels and much more! Students will be encouraged to express their thoughts about various works of art as well as develop their own skills and unique style. Limited to 10.
Mondays, 4:00-6:00pm
FALL Sept 14 - Nov 16 (off Sept 28, Oct 12)
8 sessions M: $194 NM: $216 Materials: $30
WINTER Jan 11 - Mar 22 (off Jan 18, Feb 15)
9 sessions M: $219 NM: $243 Materials: $30
Pottery & Wheelthrowing
Learn about the creative possibilities of clay. These classes will introduce students to hand-building techniques and the basics of wheelthrowing. Students will develop sensory skills, an understanding of balance and concepts of textures. Both individual and group instruction will be available. All projects will be kiln fired. Limited to 8.
Ages 8 - 12
Instructor: Ann Fitzgerald
Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30pm
FALL Sept 14 - Nov 16 (off Sept 28, Oct 12)
8 sessions M: $194 NM: $216 Materials: $35
WINTER Jan 11 - Mar 22 (off Jan 18, Feb 15)
9 sessions M: $219 NM: $243 Materials: $40
Ages 5-7
Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30pm
FALL: Sept 15 - Nov 10
WINTER: Jan 12 - Mar 16 (off Feb 16)
Ages 11+
Instructor: Ann Fitzgerald
Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30pm
FALL Sept 17 - Nov 12
WINTER Jan 14 - Mar 18 (off Feb 18)
Ages 7 - 9
Instructor: Marc Mancuso
Fridays, 3:30 - 5:30pm
FALL Sept 18 - Nov 13
WINTER Jan 15 - Mar 19 (off Feb 19)
Ages 10+
Instructor:Vanessa Irzyk
Saturdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
FALL Sept 12 - Nov 14 (off Sept 19)
WINTER Jan 16 - Mar 13
9 sessions M: $219 NM: $243 Materials: $40
Parent & Child Pottery
Instructor: Ann Fitzgerald
Spend time with your child sculpting clay. Make a zoo, create your own set of fun dinnerware, or use your imagination to invent fantastic clay sculptures! Limited to 4 pairs.
Ages 4-5
Mondays, 1:15 - 3:15pm
FALL Sept 14 - Nov 16 (off Sept 28, Oct 12)
8 sessions M: $199 NM: $221 Materials: $30
WINTER Jan 11 - Mar 22 (off Jan 18, Feb 15)
Wednesdays, 1:15 - 3:15pm
FALL Sept 16 - Nov 18 (off Nov 11)
WINTER Jan 13 - Mar 17 (off Feb 17)
Ages 5-7
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
FALL Sept 16 - Nov 18 (off Nov 11)
WINTER Jan 13 - Mar 17 (off Feb 17)
9 sessions M: $223 NM: $248 Materials: $30
Drawing & Painting
Have fun learning the basics of drawing and painting. In these classes, students will focus on drawing and painting skills, as well as trying their hand at collage and 3-D work. Students will use many different media: pencil, tempera, pastel and more. Age-appropriate projects will include self portraits, 3-D construction and animal prints. Limited to 8.
Ages 4-6
Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk
Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30pm
FALL Sept 14 - Nov 16 (off Sept 28, Oct 12)
WINTER Jan 11 - Mar 22 (off Jan 18, Feb 15)
9 sessions M: $219 NM: $243 Materials: $30
Instructor: Peg Kane
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30pm
FALL Sept 16 - Nov 18 (off Nov 11)
WINTER Jan 13 - Mar 17 (off Feb 17
9 sessions M: $219 NM: $243 Materials: $30
Ages 5-7
Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk
Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30pm
FALL Sept 17 - Nov 12
WINTER Jan 14 - Mar 18 (off Feb 18)
9 sessions M: $219 NM: $243 Materials: $30
Moms, Dads & Tots
Work creatively one-on-one with your child. We will use a variety of traditional art and household materials and will explore these in an open, expressive environment. There will be lively music, singing and creative movement. Limited to 12 pairs. Note to parents: Child must be 2-years-old by first class. Siblings under 7 months are welcome. Each tot must be accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday afternoons are for 3-5 year olds.
Thursday afternoons are for 2-5 year olds.
Monday 9:30 - 11:30am
Instructors: Merrill Smith & Janet Ashton
FALL Sept 14 - Nov 16 (off Sept 28, Oct 12)
8 sessions M: $265 NM: $294 Materials: $30
WINTER Jan 11 - Mar 22 (off Jan 18, Feb 15)
Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30am & 12:30 - 2:30pm* *afternoon for ages 3-5
Instructors: Merrill Smith & Janet Ashton
FALL: Sept 15 - Nov 10
WINTER: Jan 12 - Mar 16 (off Feb 16)
Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30am
Instructors: Merrill Smith & Tom Pendergast
FALL Sept 16 - Nov 18 (off Nov 11)
WINTER Jan 13 - Mar 17 (off Feb 17
Thursday 9:30-11:30am & 12:30-2:30pm* *afternoon for ages 2-5
Instructors: Merrill Smith & Janet Ashton
FALL Sept 17 - Nov 12
WINTER Jan 14 - Mar 18 (off Feb 18)
9 sessions M: $298 NM: $331 Materials: $35
Registration Policy for Moms, Dads, & Tots: We are only accepting phone calls for the first day of member registration, July 21. Calls will be answered starting at 9:00am. Callers may register themselves and no more than one friend. Thank you.