It is the school’s direct intention to inspire and expand the practice of creative artistic expression among all age groups and abilities in a multi-disciplinary environment supported and enriched by artistic influences both local and global in reach. Through classroom, gallery, and social activities, the school emphasizes the benefits of studio thinking to inspire our patrons to improve their lives and communities both aesthetically and through the creative thought process.
Explorations in Art (Ages 5-8)
With Christine Lyons
Begins: April 26, 9:00 am
5 weeks, Sat 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio A
Discover techniques of drawing and painting as you learn to create self-portraits, landscapes, still-life, or abstract paintings. Explore different materials such as watercolor, print-making, and collage while learning styles from abstract art to realism. Children view artworks by Paul Cezanne, Piet Mondrian, Frida Kahlo, or other artists to be inspired and learn art historical styles and terms. *All materials included
Nature & Landscape Photography
With Jerry Ginsberg
Begins: April 26, 9:00 am
5 weeks, Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Photo Studio
Turn your photos from Blah to Ahhh! Give them the impact and drama they deserve. Learn how to use light, color and creative composition to make your pictures stand out with punch. Explore the Digital Darkroom and gain an overview of today’s simple, yet elegant software tools.
Comics Character Creations for Teens (Ages 13-18)
With Thomas Bruckner
Begins: April 26, 10:30 am
5 weeks, Sat 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio
Learn how to create your own comics or graphic novels. Start by creating a main character and learn how to tell a story through pictures. Explore how to use close-ups, dramatic angles, and storyline to move the reader along. Learn drawing, shading, and inking skills to create a finished comic book. *All materials included
Explorations in Art (Ages 9-12)
With Christine Lyons
Begins: April 26, 11:00 am
5 weeks, Sat 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio A
Discover techniques of drawing and painting as you learn to create self-portraits, landscapes, still-life, or abstract paintings. Explore different materials such as watercolor, print-making, and collage while learning styles from abstract art to realism. Children view artworks by Paul Cezanne, Piet Mondrian, Frida Kahlo, or other artists to be inspired and learn art historical styles and terms. *All Materials Included
Freestyle Figure Drawing - Nude Model
With Barbara Wasserman
Begins: April 26, 1:00 pm
5 weeks, Sat 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
Learn to translate what you see and how to draw what you see from a live model. Students will be taught movement, proportion and foreshortening. These elements will help to create your own style. Various techniques will be taught to enhance your very own creative process.
Metal Clay in Bronze, Silver, and Copper
With Jane Levy
Begins: April 26, 1:00 pm
5 weeks, Sat 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Jewelry Studio
Metal clay is a compound of organic binders infused with metals such as copper, bronze, or silver that fuses into a solid metal when fired. By manipulating the clay with rubber stamps, carving tools, and hand building, this exciting new medium can be used to create one-of-a-kind jewelry or sculpture pieces.
The Digital Darkroom
With Jerry Ginsberg
Begins: April 26, 1:00 pm
5 weeks, Sat 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Photo Studio
Learn to use the magic of Adobe Photoshop® and other software to reveal the hidden potential of your pictures. Demystify the Digital Darkroom and today’s easy to use yet elegant software tools. You’ll learn the easy way to coax the hidden beauty out of every picture you make. Photo software is user-friendly and can be fun to use. Photographs made with digital cameras and/or scanned film will benefit the most.
Wheelthrowing: Intermediate to Advanced
With Cynthia Zmetronak
Begins: April 26, 1:00 pm
5 weeks, Sat 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
Further develop and improve your throwing skills. Learn how to alter and combine thrown forms using a variety of techniques. Teapots, lidded vessels , squared thrown work and more. Create new work on a more independent level with regular guidance from the instructor.
Advanced Sogetsu Ikebana
With Chieko Mihori
Begins: May 2, 1:00 pm
4 weeks, Fri 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
This ancient Japanese art form seeks to create a living sculpture that transcends the beauty of nature. More than merely arranging flowers, Ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, focusing on shape, line, harmony, and balance.
Japanese Floral Sculpture Sogetsu Ikebana
With Chieko Mihori
Begins: May 6, 10:00 am
3 weeks, Tue 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio A
Sogetsu Ikebana is much more than Japanese flower arranging; it is a modern form of the ancient art of sculpture with living materials. Learn the traditional principles and aesthetic disciplines combined with creative energies to capture, express, and enhance natural beauty. Flower fee of $80 paid to the instructor, ($20 per class), Instructor will bring flowers for students, please let her know if you are NOT coming. Ikebana frog and container starting at $40.
Pastel Painting Workshop
With Oksana Urban
Begins: May 10, 1:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
During the soft pastel workshop, students will explore the magic of painting landscapes with pastels. Varieties of soft pastel techniques will be explained. Students will learn from a teacher demonstration. Bringing your own photo reference is optional. All levels are welcome.
