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YOUTH PROGRAMS
ESPECIALLY FOR 3'S
CLAUDIA MATHISON
Eight Mondays, beginning January 12
9:30am-11:00am
Spend a wonderful morning with your little one painting, drawing, working with clay and experimenting with a wide variety of mixed media. In this parent and child program there will be opportunities to explore the wonders of the season in a nurturing environment. Through art explorations, nature walks, theme stories and music, you and your child will grow together. Bring a snack and a favorite CD if you wish. This class is suitable for older 2's and 3's.
Tuition $154.00
Members $139.00
CREATIVE WINTER PROJECTS
CLAUDIA MATHISON
Eight Tuesdays, beginning January 13
9:00am-11:00am
When it's cold and blustery outside you'll be cozy and warm creating glittery snow globes, clay snow people, hibernating felt animals and wintry collages. Painting, drawing and mixed media designs will be offered, along with clay play and theme stories. Emphasis on the art process and the opportunity for experimentation with a variety of materials. Bring a snack and a favorite CD if you wish.
Tuition $164.00
Members $144.00
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ANIMAL TALES
BETSY CHICHESTER
Eight Thursdays, beginning January 15
1:30pm-3:00pm
After listening to a charming animal story, children will have a chance to create their own clay animals, and have fun exploring coil, slab, and pinch hand building techniques. After the clay animals have been bisqued in the kiln, students will learn how to glaze their pottery pets. Bring a smock or wear old clothes.
Tuition $153.00
Members $138.00
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OWLS, FISH AND FOWL
CYNTHIA RIEGLE
Eight Fridays, beginning January 16
9:00am-11:00am
Over eight weeks we will decoupage, paint, create songs and stories, and design two puzzles about the animals of the forest, water and sky. This is a mixed media class that involves our hands, creative minds and voices-no experience required. We will focus on having a creatively good time while learning about favorite animals; elephants and monkeys included! Using our hands, feet and maybe a brush we will create imaginary and real animals. Please bring a snack.
Tuition $188.00
Members $173.00
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VALENTINE DAY CRAFTS
& TEA PARTY WORKSHOP
CLAUDIA MATHISON
Saturday, February 14
2:00pm-4:00pm
It's Valentines Day! Celebrate this special day by designing lacy paper hearts, sparkling jewelry boxes and heart shaped hair accessories. You'll also have time for Valentine's Day stories and a traditional tea party with china cups, tea and cup cakes to decorate. Before we sit down for tea, you'll have time to dress up in fancy hats, boas and jewels. The material fee is requested for refreshments. Fee payable with tuition $5.00
Tuition $45.00
Members $25.00
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ONE-OF-A -KIND RECYCLED CRAFTS WORKSHOP
CLAUDIA MATHISON
Wednesday-Thursday, February 18-19
9:30am-11:30am
Using fun and funky recycled materials, the class will create three dimensional sculptures, fanciful hats and colorful collages. There will be time at each workshop for painting, drawing and clay play. Through stories, games and music the children will learn earth friendly ways to be kind to the environment. Bring a snack.
Tuition $65.00
Members $40.00
BEGIN TO PAINT AND DRAW!
DOLORES MARCHESE
Five Mondays, beginning January 26
4:00pm-5:30pm
Children will work from their imaginations as well as from nature and still life to create paintings and drawings. They will use a variety of materials and the techniques associated with each medium. Emphasis is on having fun and personal expression!
Tuition $115.00
Members $83.00
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DRAWING MONSTERS!!
CHRISTOPHER UMINGA
Eight Tuesdays, beginning January 13
4:00pm-5:30pm
Monsters are a great fun thing to draw. In this class students will learn the basic drawing skills and techniques needed to turn ordinary shapes into fun creepy crawlers. Students should come with an open mind as well as a lot of imagination. So let's go into the lab and see what kind of monsters we can come up with.
Tuition $153.00
Members $133.00
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CLAY PLAY
BETSY CHICHESTER
Eight Thursdays, beginning January 15
4:00pm-5:30pm
In this winter season, children will have a chance to make a mug and bowl that they can use for a warm breakfast on a chilly day. They will learn the basic hand building techniques, coil, slab, and pinch while experimenting with different clays and receive glazing instruction. A variety of projects such as snowmen and snow scenes will give them the opportunity to explore their own imaginative ideas; while learning the ceramic process. Bring a smock or wear old clothes.
Tuition $153.00
Members $138.00
AFTERNOONS AT THE POTTER'S WHEEL AND MORE
ALICE CHITTENDEN
Eight Mondays, beginning January 12
4:00pm-6:00pm
This class is always fun for both new and returning students. Some of our afternoons are spent on the wheel, some hand building and some glazing. We make a lot of pottery but some of our lessons are sculptural and there is free time as well. The emphasis is on learning good techniques, yet lessons are open-ended enough to allow students to work creatively. If you love clay, or would like to learn more about clay, come spend Monday afternoons with us.
Tuition $163.00
Members $143.00
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LARGE SCALE WHALES
CYNTHIA RIEGLE
Eight Mondays, beginning January 12
4:30pm-6:00pm
Whales are just about the coolest creatures on earth and even though they weigh tons, they provide exceptional balance to the oceans of our world. Each week we will learn about a different toothed or baleen whale who inhabit our planet. All of this information will then transfer to a large scaled water color painting. Using the principles of water and color a large whale or pod of whales may emerge on an even larger canvas; perhaps a mural?
Tuition $153.00
Members $133.00
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DRAWING AND PAINTING
FOR THE YOUNG ARTIST
DOLORES MARCHESE
Five Tuesdays, beginning January 27
4:00pm-6:00pm
Children will work from their imaginations and real objects using tempera, watercolor, charcoal and pencil. They will be instructed in proportion, anatomy and perspective. Emphasis is always on personal expression and enjoying the creative process.
Tuition $120.00
Members $90.00
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PIZZA BOX PUZZLES
CYNTHIA RIEGLE
Eight Tuesdays, beginning January 13
4:30pm-6:00pm
Do you like puzzles? I do too! The Earth's ecosystems are a giant puzzle, but every piece has a specific function and place just like a puzzle piece! Do you know that mosquitoes really have a purpose? Join me as I share my discoveries of the rainforest, desert, everglades, mountains and ocean reefs. We will create an Eco-puzzle each week for your family to solve.
Tuition $153.00
Members $133.00
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BUILD IT
CHRISTOPHER UMINGA
Eight Thursdays, beginning January 15
4:00pm-6:00pm
If you can dream it, we can build it. You be the architect! Build your own bridge or how about a catapult or even your own Wall-E. Want to try your hand at building your own haunted house or creepy castle? Use your imagination to create a time and place in an old shoe box. Use your imagination and come and built it.
Tuition $163.00
Members $143.00
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HAVE A HEART
BETSY CHICHESTER
Four Fridays, beginning January 16
4:00pm-5:30pm
Come make hearts with a variety of materials. We will create heart jewelry with polymer clay, sew a heart pillow, make a terra cotta clay heart plate, design valentine cards decorating with lace, glitter, stamps, bits of cloth and ribbon.
Tuition $85.00
Members $66.00
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PINCH, ROLL, AND POUND YOUR PIN WORKSHOP
CYNTHIA RIEGLE
Sunday, January 18
1:00pm-3:00pm
Liven up your book bag, jeans or scarf with a favorite animal pin! The Chameleon, Panda, and Tiger have incredible color patterns that ensures their survival in their environment. We'll learn about these wonderful yet highly endangered animals along with others. Each animal has special color patterns that are wonderful to recreate in colored clay. Choose your favorite animal to make and using basic pottery techniques create your own special pin. Fee payable with tuition $5.00
Tuition $45.00
Members $25.00
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GLASS FOR YOUNG
PEOPLE WORKSHOP
SUSAN HACKETT
Saturday, January 31
10:00am-2:00pm
A fun day in the glass studio learning to work with a beautiful material! Bring a pair of safety glasses, your lunch, a water bottle and lots of ideas! We will learn to safely cut, grind and fire glass while we make lots of small projects using different kinds of glass. Fee payable with tuition $35.00
Tuition $65.00
Members $48.00
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THE PERFECT
PENGUIN WORKSHOP
CYNTHIA RIEGLE
Sunday, February 8
1:00pm-3:00pm
Join me for an afternoon devoted to penguins. They may live where you least expect them, and eat more than you can imagine. We will explore their world, listen and create poetry, and paint in watercolor your perfect penguin in their natural environment.
Tuition $45.00
Members $25.00
PRINT YOUR OWN
CARDS WORKSHOP
CYNTHIA RIEGLE
Sunday, January 25
1:00pm-3:00pm
Do you love making cards? As a child this was one of my favorite past times. This is a mixed media class using natural stamps and fibers, patterned paper, metal, ink and decoupage techniques. We'll learn about printing with natural objects, how to layer them, adhere them, and the art of embellishing. You'll go home with a set of cards to send to friends and relatives whenever the need arrives!
Tuition $45.00
Members $25.00
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RECYCLED PATCHWORK BAG
CLAUDIA MATHISON
Monday-Tuesday, February 16-17
9:30am-12:30pm
Tote bag, book bag or purse! Using decorative recycled fabric and embellishments, the class will design, sew and decorate a one of a kind bag. Basic machine and hand sewing will be taught in addition to simple embroidery and patchwork techniques. Please bring a sharp pair of scissors and lovingly warm fabric you'd like to incorporate into your bag. Additional fabric will be provided. Bring a snack
Tuition $95.00
Members $72.00
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FIBER TO THE RESCUE: SEW FOR PETS
LINDA ZIMMERMAN
Tuesday-Wednesday, February 17-18
1:00pm-3:00pm
Learn to sew on your machine or ours! Bring in old clothing, curtains or sheets and recycle them into a pet pad! We will cut rectangles out of the material, sew them together in layers and create a comfortable pad for rescued pets, which we will donate to an area shelter.
Tuition $65.00
Members $40.00
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ROBOTS OR RABBITS?
CYNTHIA RIEGLE
Thursday, February 19
1:00pm-3:00pm
First we will do a science experiment....then we will build! This is a class for the imaginative builder. Who needs legos or clay when we have bottles and cans! We may create characters to rival the Iron Giant or the Power Puff Girls, or create futuristic buildings, it is up to us. We will explore the structural foundation of bridges and boats and the personalities of super heroes. There will be a prize for the person who brings in the most Clean bag of recyclable materials!
Tuition $45.00
Members $25.00
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MAKE YOUR OWN PILLOW CASE
RUTH ANNE OLSON
Two Fridays, March 13 & 20
4:00pm-6:00pm
Students will learn to use a sewing machine by creating a pillowcase of their own design. Safety will be stressed as the students learn about the parts of the machine, threading a machine, sewing straight lines, curves, and reverse. For the case, they will start with white fabric on which they will create a design using fabric paint, crayons, rubber stamps, and found objects. Next, a fabric will be selected for the band. Finally, the case will be sewn together. Fee payable with tuition $9.00
Tuition $65.00
Members $45.00
WHEEL THROWN POTTERY
SABINE HARRIS
Eight Tuesdays, beginning January 13
4:00pm-6:30pm
This is a class for anyone who would like to work with clay on the potter's wheel and learn to make forms such as a small bowl, mug or vase. We will learn how to change those forms by adding handles, or transform a round bowl into a square bowl. The addition of engobes, stains and glazes will be explored to give new and exciting dimension to your pottery.
Tuition $198.00
Members $173.00
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MACHINE SEWN CREATIONS: FANCIFUL BEDROOM ACCESSORIES
CLAUDIA MATHISON
Eight Wednesdays, beginning January 14
4:00pm-6:00pm
Learn to create one-of-a-kind accessories for your bedroom using a sewing machine. Students will learn the basics of machine sewing and will familiarize themselves with their machine. Practice sessions will follow until the class is ready to embark on their first sewn bedroom accessory. Possible projects will be a patchwork pillow, applique wall hanging and stuffed animal. Hand and machine sewing techniques and terminology will be covered during class. Material fee covers fabric, thimbles, thread and pins. Some fabric will be provided. Please bring a sharp pair of fabric scissors. Fee payable with tuition $10.00
Tuition $163.00
Members $143.00
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HELLO MR. POTTER
CHRISTOPHER UMINGA
Eight Wednesdays, beginning January 14
4:00pm-6:00pm
Journey to Hogwarts, be sorted by the sorting hat. Make your own brooms, house scarves and how about designing your own Marauders Map? Make your own potions and even make your very own Mandrake Root. Students will create different projects based on the Harry Potter books as well as learn great hand building, drawing and painting skills.
Tuition $163.00
Members $143.00
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BEGINNING SEWING MACHINE TECHNIQUES
CLAUDIA MATHISON
Four Fridays, beginning January 16
4:00pm-6:00pm
If you enjoy sewing by hand and always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine, here's an opportunity to try one out. During this 4 week class you will learn basic sewing machine skills and will become familiar with the style we use at the GAC. After practicing and becoming comfortable using the machine, you'll sew a simple project that incorporates the new skills you learned. Bring a good pair of scissors.
Tuition $100.00
Members $85.00
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A COUPLE OF CRITTERS
WORKSHOP
KATE PERRI, Visiting Artist
Saturday, January 17
9:30am-12:30pm
Pick the two critters you'd like to make: Pesky Penguin, Doggy Dog or Sweet Teddy. (Critters may vary.) Trace and mark the pattern, learn to the basics of the sewing machine and how to sew on buttons. Go home with a couple of critters! Fee payable with tuition $14.00
Tuition $60.00
Members $45.00
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T-SHIRT BACK PACK
WORKSHOP
KATE PERRI, Visiting Artist
Saturday, January 17
1:30pm-4:30pm
Bring in a favorite printed t-shirt and we'll turn it into a backpack. Learn the basics of the sewing machine, marking, measuring and cutting and the proper way to use an iron. Turn your laundry into something fun and functional! Fee payable with tuition $12.00
Tuition $60.00
Members $45.00
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CROSS MY HEART
APPLIQUE PILLOW
WORKSHOP
KATE PERRI, Visiting Artist
Saturday, February 7
9:30am-12:30pm
Sew this fun pillow with a big beautiful heart appliqué. Learn to sew straight and curved seams and pivot around corners. Learn how to use the iron safely. Pick out a ribbon to finish the heart and go home with a finished pillow. Fee payable with tuition $14.00
Tuition $60.00
Members $45.00
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MADE TO MEASURE BELT AND HEADBAND WORKSHOP
KATE PERRI, Visiting Artist
Saturday, February 7
1:30pm-4:30pm
Pick your fabric, grab the tape measure and sew a fabric belt with a great slide buckle. To complete your look, sew a coordinating headband. Learn the basics of the sewing machine, measuring and marking and the proper way to use an iron. Fee payable with tuition $14.00
Tuition $60.00
Members $45.00
COMIC BOOKS AND SEQUENTIAL ART
DAVID FERREIRA
Eight Thursdays, beginning January 15
4:00pm-6:00pm
If you have an interest in comic books, creating character driven stories and like to draw, this class is for you! Whether you love Super-heroes, Sci-fi, Manga, Fantasy or Comedy, the structure within is all the same. We will touch on all the essential tools you'll need to understand the comic book medium. Students will learn all the fundamentals of story-telling art. You will be introduced to several forms of art in the world of comics, from the classic Sunday morning funnies to contemporary main stream and independent comics. Students will learn techniques for developing a story outline, page layout, character design, drawing with perspective, inking and tips on lettering their comics. Using these new techniques, students will then be challenged to develop their own short story by creating a rough outline, several sketches and four pages of finished art. Students should have rudimentary drawing skills and love to draw. Figure drawing or anatomy experience may be helpful but is not necessary. Students are asked to bring with them a medium sized sketchbook. Fee payable with tuition for materials $25.00.
Tuition $163.00
Members $143.00
WINTER WONDERLAND
AMY PETERS
Eight Mondays, beginning January 12
12:30pm-2:00pm
Celebrate winter by making your own hot cocoa mug, learning how clay is fired and glazed. Craft a fairy house to keep woodland sprites snug during the winter months. Weave a warm scarf and sew a simple, colorful fleece cap to keep you snug during winter walks through the snow. Use pastels and acrylic paint to create a winter landscape. These eight classes will cover a variety of materials and techniques. Bring a snack.
Tuition $158.00
Members $138.00
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THE POTTER'S WHEEL FOR HOME SCHOOLERS
STASIA PENKOFFLIDBECK
Eight Thursdays, beginning January 15
10:00am-12:00pm
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a pot using the potter's wheel? Students of all levels, ages 8-12 years will learn basic wheel skills. New students will start by learning to create a simple cylinder and progress to bowls and mugs with handles. More advanced students will fine tune the techniques they already know to create more complex pieces. All levels will learn more advanced glazing and finishing techniques. Students will be able to produce functional pottery that can be used at home. Come be creative and have fun! Wear old clothes and bring a smock. Feel free to bring a snack to share!
Tuition $163.00
Members $143.00
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