ART winter MEMORIAL GALLERY classes Make art that makes you proud! The Creative Workshop, Rochester’s art school for all ages, has a class for you. COURSE CATALOG 15 20 how to contact us 1 WELCOME TO THE WORKSHOP email [email protected] phone 585.276.8959 HELP US GO GREEN welcome to mag’s art school Please help us save on printing and mailing costs by letting us know if you prefer to have Workshop course catalogs sent by email. Please send your name and email address to [email protected]. Imagine what will happen if you start the new year creatively! In our historic art museum filled with 5,000 years of world art, we’re convinced there is at least one piece of art that will resonate with you—and a number of ways of making art that will work for you. We have seen our classes build creative habits, grow design and conceptual skills, and make people happily content spinning wheels, weaving fibers, making friends and making art. Rachael Baldanza Peggy LaHair-Edmunds Curriculum Director Director when do classes meet? children’s classes CREATIVE WORKSHOP FALLWINTER 2012-WINTER CREATIVE WORKSHOP 2015 2013 fax 585.276.8960 mail Creative Workshop, 500 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 This winter, most children’s classes meet Saturday morning or afternoon. See pages 2–4. adults & teens SATURDAY DAYTIME Beginning Drawing Portrait Painting Quick Jewelry Series Beginning Jewelry Jewelry Open Studio Renaissance Art Masterpiece Painting Ceramic Studio: Handbuilding & Wheel Manga Studio MONDAY DAYTIME Art for Absolute Beginners Figure Drawing Beginning Painting Continuing in Clay Jewelry Studio MONDAY EVENING Painting Quick Jewelry Series Jewelry Open Studio Sewing TUESDAY DAYTIME Art Samplers Advanced Painting Pottery Making (for anyone) ON THE COVER TOP ROW, RIGHT: Painting by adult student Lourdes De la Collina-Scofield. Thank you to photographer Ria Tafani, who took most of the shots in this catalog, and the friendly students who welcomed her. TUESDAY EVENING Figure Drawing Beginning Watercolor Beyond Beginning Watercolor Advanced Painting Continuing on the Potter’s Wheel Quick Jewelry Series Stone Setting 101 WEDNESDAY DAYTIME Beginning Drawing Portrait Drawing & Painting Drawing Beginning Painting Painting Watercolor Advanced Watercolor Continuing on the Potter’s Wheel Jewelry Open Studio Understanding American Paintings WEDNESDAY EVENING Beginning Drawing Beginning Painting Beginning on the Potter’s Wheel Bronze Sculpture Beginning Jewelry Weaving THURSDAY DAYTIME Beginning Drawing Drawing at Lamberton Conservatory & MAG Drawing in the Galleries Painting Beginning Watercolor Beyond Beginning Watercolor Advanced Watercolor Continuing in Clay Beginning Jewelry THURSDAY EVENING Art Social Drawing in the Galleries Pastel Drawing Painting Portrait Painting Figure & Ceramic Sculpture Quick Jewelry Series Beginning Jewelry Digital Photo We offer classes designed to bring your family together through art. These classes are designed for one parent and one child. In all cases, the goal is for creative fun and growth of making skills in a relaxed environment. ages 6-9 with adult collaborate with your child! Team up to make fantastic art projects with help from your “art coach.” CREATIVE CLAY CHALLENGE: SCULPTURE 53837 Five Saturdays, 1:30–3 pm, January 17–February 21 (no class February 14) [taught by Lisa Myers] ages 2V-5 with adult help your child grow! START WITH ART WORKSHOPS Wednesdays, 10:30 am–noon [taught by Lisa Myers or Mimi Smith] 53829 January 14 53830 January 21 53831 January 28 53832 February 4 53833 February 11 53834 February 25 Fee per workshop: $20 (members $18) START WITH ART CLASS In Start with Art, the accompanying adult serves as a helper, providing warm encouragement while your child makes art and has a lot of fun! Your little one will create magical projects by following clear step-by-step directions and making the creative decisions all artists make. Kids gain experience with high-quality art materials and tools and often visit the galleries for inspiration. Fee for one child and one adult: $165 (members $149) MAKER MAGIC IN TINKERLAND FAMILY CLASS For ages 6–9 with adult 53838 Four Saturdays, 1o:30 am–12:30 pm [taught by Suzanne Kolodziej] Meets once a month! Combining the best of Makerspaces, creativity inspiration, and do-it-yourself cultures, this class nurtures the inner tinkerers in your family. Come to create, break rules, have fun, and learn how art and science intersect. January 24: Squishy Circuits February 7: Scribble Machines March 7: Beyond the Clothespin April 18: Hovercraft Awesomeness Fee for one child and one adult: $135 (members $122) also for families… Fee: $148 (members $133) CREATIVE WORKSHOP OPEN HOUSES START WITH CLAY CLASS Details on page 9. 53836 Five Wednesdays, 1:30 pm–3 pm, January 14–February 11 [taught by Lisa Myers] This newly designed class lets an adult and young child explore clay in a fun and engaging manner. Your child will build fine motor skills, enjoy creative play and make “real clay” delights. Fee: $110 (members $99) Saturdays, December 6 & March 14, 11 to 4 (Free!) WINTER BREAK SPECIAL connect with your child! In these sampler-style classes designed for side-by-side learning, instructors lead, teach and engage. No prior experience is needed. DRAWING IN THE GALLERY TOGETHER 53839 Eight Saturdays, 11 am–12:30 pm, January 10– March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Sarah Hart] Observational drawing can be learned at any age, and anyone can draw better through practice. Students draw what they see in the Memorial Art Gallery with the help of patient, friendly and knowledgeable artist instructors. Fee for one child and one adult: $222 (members $200) ON THE WHEEL TOGETHER 53840 Eight Saturdays, 1–4 pm, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Sue Barnes] Even if you’ve never sat at a potter’s wheel before, you’ll have a successful experience in this course. Centering together allows for happy, messy fun. Fee for one child and one adult: $237 (members $213) ABOVE LEFT: Workshop student Lena Cruz with her grandfather, Leonard Polizzi. ART AND STORY STROLL Thursdays, 11 am–noon, January 15, February 12, March 19, April 16, May 21 and June 18 Children ages 2 to 5 and an accompanying adult are invited to an hour-long story reading and art viewing experience. For information about these programs, visit mag.rochester.edu/calendar. Kids under 18 get in free February 14–22! (Must be accompanied by an adult.) PLUS, the Gallery will be open special hours Tuesday, February 17, 11 am–5 pm. Admission is $5 per adult (children free). To preregister please call Kerry Donovan, 276.8971. Do not use the form on page 10. BLACK HISTORY MONTH FAMILY DAY This series is supported by the Joanna M. and Michael R. Grosodonia Fund and the Frank Grosso and Diane Holahan Grosso Fund. Sunday, February 22, noon–5 pm Suggested donation: $5 per family CREATIIVE WORSIHOP 2012-WINTER 2013 CREATIVE FALL WORKSHOP WINTER 2015 53835 Eight Saturdays, 9:15–10:45 am, January 1o–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Warren Mianecke] Think differently with clay! Create 3D sculptures from clay, with inspiration from works in the Gallery ages 10-13 with adult CHILD & ADULT family classes 25 33 kids, tweens & teens KIDS & TWEENS Unless noted, all materials for kids, tweens & teen classes are provided and included. ages 7–9 53819 Eight Saturdays, 11 am–12:30 pm, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Becky Holbein] With solid instruction on how artists make decisions about colors, brushes, and composition, your child will “grow” fabulous paintings of their own design. This class often visits the Gallery for inspiration. Fee: $148 (members $133) ART CLASS PAINTING STUDIO 53810 Eight Saturdays, 9:15–10:45 am, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Lisa Myers] 53820 Eight Saturdays, 9:15–10:45 am, January 10– March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Becky Holbein] 53811 Eight Saturdays, 11 am–12:30 pm, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Lisa Myers] Create observational and expressive paintings in watercolor, acrylic and gouache, while exploring the subject matter, styles and techniques that speak to you. Early projects will be inspired by paintings on view in the Gallery. ages 4–6 ages 9-12 Children learn to use art materials as they express and explore painting, printmaking and sculpture inspired by famous artists, favorite stories, the Gallery and their own imaginative worlds. With fresh projects every week, children gain experience seeing and making art. Fee: $148 (members $133) DRAWING BETTER Fee: $148 (members $133) ages 8–12 CLAY PLAY CARTOONING 53812 Eight Saturdays, 9:15–10:45 am, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Casey Cardillo] 53816 Eight Saturdays, 11 am–12:30 pm, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by John Kastner] ages 4–6 53813 Eight Saturdays, 11 am–12:30 pm, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Casey Cardillo] Clay is a wonderfully creative material! Kids have fun smashing, shmushing, coiling, pinching and creating imaginative sculptures and useful things. Fee: $158 (members $142) CREATIVE WORKSHOP FALLWINTER 2012-WINTER CREATIVE WORKSHOP 2015 2013 PAINTING YOUR OWN WAY CLAY CREATIONS For ages 7–9 53814 Eight Saturdays, 9:15–10:45 am, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Linda DelMonte] 53815 Eight Saturdays, 11 am–12:30 pm, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Linda DelMonte] This is a fun and productive studio class for kids who like to get their hands dirty. Clay is coiled into big vases, formed into tall creatures, and made into projects based on your child’s interests. Kids learn how clay works— how to slip and score with slippery slip, what bisque is, and how to glaze. Fee: $158 (members $142) ages 8–12 53817 Eight Saturdays, 1:30–3 pm, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Johnnie Lee Smith] Learn to create engaging original characters in a setting of your own design with a story to tell. Students build illustration skills while using their imaginations in a relaxing, creative environment. 53821 Eight Saturdays, 9:15–10:45 am, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by John Kastner] 53822 Eight Saturdays, 11 am–12:30 pm, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Eddie Davis III] 53823 Six Thursdays, 4:15–5:45 pm, January 15–February 26 (no class February 19) [taught by Johnnie Lee Smith] This class provides age-appropriate drawing lessons on composition, line, shape, form and shading, while including lots of drawing from imagination, drawing games and exercises, and visits into the Gallery to look and draw. Fee: $148 (members $133) Fee for eight sessions: $148 (members $133) Fee for six sessions: $117 (members $105) ART AROUND THE WORLD FIBER SAMPLER 53818 Four Saturdays, 1:30–3:30 pm [taught by Suzanne Kolodziej] 53841 Five Saturdays, 11 am–12:30 pm, January 17– February 21 (no class February 14) [taught by Mimi Smith] Meets once a month! We find that connecting art and global culture is a wonderful way to bring the world to your child. Each program includes a hands-on art project, a factsheet with more information (including books available in our art library), and a chance to see a related artwork in the Gallery. Weaving, knitting, and other fiber skills are taught through creative, functional projects. Fiber arts teach patience, concentration and improve hand-eye skills—and they also give you warm and wearable art! ages 5–8 January 24: Gee’s Bend Quilts, Alabama, USA February 7: Onion Dome Architecture—Russia March 7: Fairy and Elf Doors—Iceland and England April 18: Tapa Cloth—Pacific Islands Fee: $90 (members $81) ages 8–12 Fee: $100 (members $90) Call us at 585.276.8959! INSPIRED BY ASIAN ART ages 8–12 This exciting new class combines drawing and painting projects inspired by Japanese, Korean and Chinese traditional and contemporary art in the Asian galleries. Using observational and expressive techniques, we’ll explore ancient Chinese warriors, contemporary anime characters, and landscapes from as far away as Japan and as close as your own neighborhood. Building a portfolio? Take this class with Portrait Drawing and Painting on page 5! Fee: $148 (members $133) ages 10–15 MASTERPIECE PAINTING ages 12–16 53825 Four Saturdays, 1:15–4:15 pm, February 7–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Sarah Hart] Employing traditional techniques used by realist painters from the Renaissance to modern times, you’ll MANGA STUDIO 53826 Eight Saturdays, 1:30–3:30 pm, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Warren Mianecke] Manga is a Japanese style of comic book illustration loved by teens worldwide. For kids who love to draw, learn how to make your very own drawings with better visual storytelling and more expressive characters. Students produce Manga drawings that will impress even those unfamiliar with this art form. Fee: $111 (members $100) CERAMIC STUDIO: HAND-BUILDING AND WHEEL 53827 Eight Saturdays, 9:15–10:45 am, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Rose Van Tyne] 53828 Eight Saturdays, 11 am–12:30 pm, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Rose Van Tyne] Create beautiful and functional ceramic pieces from greenware to glaze as you learn basic handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques. 45 ages 11–15 Fee: $164 (members $148) Fee: $158 (members $142) art day school [taught by Eddie Davis III, Amy J. Fisher, Julie Flisnik, Laura Garland, Sarah Hart, Johnnie Lee Smith & Lisa Myers] Art Day School registration begins January 5, 2015. WINTER ART DAY SCHOOL SPRING ART DAY SCHOOL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 – Old Paintings Through New Ideas JR 53770: Illustrating an Idea/Patterns from the Past SR 53771: Reflections & Other Lessons from Old Paintings MONDAY, MARCH 30 – Puppets, Soft Sculpture & Cool Prints JR 53780: Puppets & Jointed People/Printmaking & Stamping SR 53781: Printmaking Techniques/Soft Sculptures TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 – Drawn, Painted & Cartooned JR 53772 & SR 53773: Drawn in the Gallery, Finished in the Studio/Cartooning TUESDAY, MARCH 31 – Sculpture & Painting JR 53782: People or Animal Sculptures/Well-Planned Paintings SR 53783: Monumental Sculpture Models/Paintings in Your Style All week we will explore cool artworks from around the world and back in time. Sign up for just one day or the whole week! This program for kids aged 6–8 (JR) and 9–12 (SR) will be offered during winter break (February 16–20), spring break (March 30– April 3), and over seven weeks in the summer. For more information or an Art Day School registration packet visit mag.rochester.edu/ creativeworkshop after December 6, 2014. Please do NOT use the registration form in this brochure. Please DO call us with any questions at 276-8959. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 – Inspired by America (Out West and Closer to Home) JR 53774: Fiber Sculpture/Place Painting SR 53775: American Art/ Paper Sculpture Our spring art camp will be a breath of fresh air with outside projects, collaborative magic and lots of colorful variety! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 – April Foolishness: Art & Humor JR 53784: Funny Cartoons/Hilarious Paintings SR 53785: Caricature/Satirical & Ironic Collage THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 – Africa, Egypt, Asia & Old England JR 53776: Chinese Horses/Egyptian Hieroglyphs SR 53777: African Masks & Sculptures/Medieval Stained Glass THURSDAY, APRIL 2 – People in Place JR 53786: Drawing from Nature/Painting People SR 53787: Plein Air Painting/Portraits FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 – Fast Draw Friday & Bad Hair Day JR 53778: Fastest Draw in Town/Bad Hair Day Paintings SR 53779: Considering Coiffures/Gesture & Quick Sketching FRIDAY, APRIL 3 – Color & Collaboration JR 53788: Art Teams Make a Show/Color Detectives SR 53789: Curation Nation (Make it & Show it Off)/ Color Mixing for Artists CREATIIVE WORSIHOP 2012-WINTER 2013 CREATIVE FALL WORKSHOP WINTER 2015 We’re re-invigorating our wonderful all day art camp for kids! TWEENS & TEENS / ART DAY SCHOOL 53824 Eight Saturdays, 11 am–12:30 pm, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Warren Mianecke] draw and paint either a faithful reproduction or an inspired original painting. Techniques you’ll learn include modeling forms through paint application; drawing and painting from observation; glazing; and composing using the armature of the rectangle and Western proportion formulas. 53 adult classes begin here! Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 pm [taught by Sara Davies] ART 53845 53846 53847 53848 53849 53850 Fee per session: $12 (does not include tapas, wine or beer*) *Learn more at mag.rochester.edu/restaurant ART SAMPLERS… Short courses! These short programs include materials, encouragement, and instruction to make an artwork or two you didn’t think you could. Over two sessions, you’ll look, try, revise and pick up strategies that will keep you drawing and painting on your own. Fee for each two-session class: $61 (members $55) Drawing with Charcoal CREATIVE WORKSHOP FALLWINTER 2012-WINTER CREATIVE WORKSHOP 2015 2013 53852 Two Tuesdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, January 20 & 27 [taught by Joe Tarantelli] Acrylic Painting 53853 Two Tuesdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, February 3 & 10 [taught by Cynthia Iannaccone] Watercolor 53854 Two Tuesdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, February 24 & March 3 [taught by Cynthia Iannaccone] ART FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS 53851 Four Mondays, 1:30–4:30 pm, January 26– February 23 (no class February 16) [taught by Kathleen Nicastro] Short course! Patient, practical and friendly instruction will introduce art principles, as you play and gain confidence with painting, drawing and printmaking. This class is designed as a sampler of a variety of media. Fee: $114 (members $103) 53857 Eight Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 14– March 11 (no class February 18) [taught by Eddie Davis III] 53858 Eight Saturdays, 1:15–4:15 pm, January 10–March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Eddie Davis III] Learn to draw what you see—in the Gallery and in the studio—with accuracy of scale, form, proportion, and perspective. Class is taught with fun exercises, patient instruction, and individual coaching—it works! Gather your friends for a fun, quick art experience with a cheerful and engaging art teacher, in a unique setting. While you’re here, enjoy tapas and live music. No experience needed and all materials provided. Simply come for a little fun and a little art! January 8: Quick Pastels January 15: Perfect Doodles January 22: Collage January 29: Watercolor on the Quick February 5: Drawing (Beyond Black & White) February 12: Compositionally Yours 53856 Eight Thursdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, January 15– March 12 (no class February 19) [taught by Gina Zanolli] Shorter course 53859 Six Wednesdays, 1:30–4:30 pm, January 21–March 4 (no class February 18) [taught by Sarah Hart] NEW! ART SOCIAL SOCI L ADULT BEGINNERS, DRAWING Teens with some experience and a strong interest should look here, too! BEGINNING DRAWING Fee for eight sessions: $210 (members $189) Fee for six sessions: $161 (members $145) DRAWING IN THE GALLERIES draw better Drawing is a core art skill that anyone can learn. Learning to draw or draw better is also about learning to see and finding your way around the best tools and techniques used by artists for centuries. 53860 Four Thursdays, 6–9 pm, February 12–March 12 (no class February 19) [taught by Sarah Hart] 53861 Four Thursdays, 1–4 pm, January 15–February 5 [taught by Joe Tarantelli] If you’re just starting, we recommend that you begin with Beginning Drawing. Short course! Really see the artwork in the Memorial Art Gallery by slowing down to look, draw, imagine, and create stronger sketchbook drawings than you thought possible. Each instructor provides patient, guided help as you draw. For all levels. DRAWN AT LAMBERTON CONSERVATORY, FINISHED AT MAG PASTEL DRAWING 53855 Six Thursdays, 1–4 pm, January 15–February 26 (no class February 19) [taught by Phyllis Bryce-Ely] Learn to draw and paint in a beautiful place! Breathe new life into your drawings by sketching from the collection of exotic flowers and foliage plants at Lamberton Conservatory in Highland Park. You’ll learn to look more closely, draw what you see, and improve your technique and compositional skills. You’ll spend three weeks drawing at the Conservatory, followed by three weeks at the Creative Workshop where your drawn ideas will lead to a finished work in pastel, watercolor or acrylic. Fine for beginners or those with more experience. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Students will need to bring supplies (including sketchbook, drawing pencils and colored pencils) to the first class; an additional, suggested supply list is available at mag.rochester.edu/creativeworkshop. Fee: $161 (members $145) Supply lists are available at mag.rochester.edu/creativeworkshop Fee: $109 (members $98) 53862 Eight Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 15–March 12 (no class February 19) [taught by Joe Tarantelli] Learn to use chalk-based pastels to build complex and satisfying drawings as vivid as paintings. You’ll work from direct observation of flowers, fruits and still life objects, as well as from photographs of your own (or even from your own imagination) to explore or expand your working knowledge of pastel. Fee: $210 (members $189) PORTRAIT DRAWING & PAINTING 53863 Four Wednesdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, January 14– February 4 [taught by Sarah Hart] 53864 Four Wednesdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, February 11– March 11 (no class February 18) [taught by Sarah Hart] Short course! Working from a live clothed model, we’ll go through a step-by-step process of capturing a portrait. Learning basic drawing principles and small painting techniques will give structure to your personal expressions and intentions. Fee: $124 (members $112) PAINTING WATERCOLOR 53866 Four Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, February 10–March 10 (no class February 17) [taught by Dejan Pejovic] 53874 Eight Mondays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 12–March 16 (no class January 19 or February 16) [taught by Dale Klein] 53867 Eight Mondays 1:30–4:30 pm, January 12–March 16 (no class January 19 or February 16) [taught by Gina Zanolli] 53875 Eight Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 15–March 12 (no class February 19) [taught by Kurt Moyer] This class focuses on more ambitious techniques, composition and color selection. Great for students with some experience. Learn from drawing live professional models with coaching, instruction on gesture, proportion, mark-making, speedy accuracy, and use of value. 53876 Six Thursdays, 1:30–4:30 pm, January 29–March 12 (no class February 19) [taught by Kurt Moyer] ADVANCED PAINTING Not sure where you stand with your paintings? This class is a comfortable painting studio where a kind and keen instructor will push your work along as you learn from practice and your peers. 53882 Eight Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 13–March 10 (no class February 17) [taught by Fred Lipp] 53865 Four Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 13–February 3 [taught by Dejan Pejovic] Fee for four sessions: $124 (members $112) Fee for eight sessions: $225 (members $203) DRAWING 53868 Eight Wednesdays, 1:30–4:30 pm, January 14– March 11 (no class February 18) [taught by Gina Zanolli] Take your existing drawing skills further, faster with individual coaching, concise and practical instruction on content, composition and style, and lots of drawing challenges and inspirations. This class often draws in the Gallery; allowing for inspiration and education. Fee: $210 (members $189) paint better Please note that each class has a supply list, available for download at mag.rochester.edu/creativeworkshop. 53873 Eight Wednesdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, January 14– March 11 (no class February 18) [taught by Gina Zanolli] Fee for eight sessions: $210 (members $189) Fee for six sessions: $161 (members $145) BEGINNING WATERCOLOR PAINTING 53877 Four Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 13–February 3 [taught by Larry Keefe] 53878 Four Thursdays, 1–4 pm, January 15–February 5 [taught by Glenn Miller] 53881 Five Tuesdays, 9:30 am–3:30 pm, January 13, 27, February 10, 24, and March 10 [taught by Fred Lipp] This studio is a place for both concentration and camaraderie. Diverse painting styles are encouraged and mentored by highly respected painter and teacher Fred Lipp. Your work will be carefully reviewed and nudged along, as you’re challenged to consider how the painting is developing, and most importantly how it can work better. Fee for five sessions: $258 (members $232) Fee for eight sessions: $210 (members $189) ADVANCED WATERCOLOR Fee: $109 (members $98) 53884 Eight Thursdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, January 15March 12 (no class February 19) [taught by Dick Kane] 53883 Eight Wednesdays, 1:15–4:15 pm, January 14–March 11 (no class February 18) [taught by Jeanne Lindsay] 65 Supported by a community of fellow artists, you’ll work on independent projects with inspiration from the Gallery and warm, honest feedback, encouragement and practical advice from your teachers. Classes frequently include demonstrations, critiques and instruction on how to display your artwork. 53869 Eight Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 14– March 11 (no class February 18) [taught by Amy J. Fisher] Fee: $210 (members $189) 53871 Six Wednesdays, 1:30–4:30 pm, January 28–March 11 (no class February 18) [taught by Cynthia Iannaccone] PORTRAIT PAINTING 53886 Four Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 15– February 5 [taught by Sarah Hart] 53872 Six Wednesdays, 9:30–12:30 pm, January 21–March 4 (no class February 18) [taught by Dale Klein] BEYOND BEGINNING WATERCOLOR PAINTING 53879 Four Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, February 10–March 10 (no class February 17) [taught by Larry Keefe] 53880 Four Thursdays, 1–4 pm, February 12–March 12 (no class February 19) [taught by Glenn Miller] In this short course, you will go more in–depth with your own work, exploring your own creative solutions to composition, color and design problems. 53887 Four Saturdays, 1–4 pm, January 10–31 [taught by Sarah Hart] Observe, paint, revise and create a better portrait than you thought you could. This class uses clothed models and a variety of techniques. Fee: $124 (members $112) Call us at 585.276.8959! Fee: $109 (members $98) more on the next page! CREATIIVE WORSIHOP 2012-WINTER 2013 CREATIVE FALL WORKSHOP WINTER 2015 53870 Eight Mondays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, January 12– March 16 (no class January 19 or February 16) [taught by Gina Zanolli] Fee for eight sessions: $210 (members $189) Fee for six sessions: $161 (members $145) Fee: $210 (members $189) Learn to use watercolor effectively and efficiently! Our knowledgeable, engaging teachers guide you through everything from brushes to palette colors to paper. BEGINNING PAINTING Start painting with clear instruction in using color, finding a painting process that works for you, and creating strong compositions. Class is taught with demonstrations, exercises and lots of inspiration. Students use acrylics or oil paints, your preference. 53885 Eight Wednesdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, January 14– March 11 (no class February 18) [taught by g.a. sheller] ADULTS DRAWING & PAINTING FIGURE DRAWING adult classes 7 ADULTS: CLAY more POTTERY MAKING (for anyone) 53891 Eight Tuesdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, January 13–March 10 (no class February 17) [taught by Brooke Millecchia] make it your way in clay Our clay classes are designed to give students the full experience of forming and glazing their own work. Beginning courses introduce the fundamentals of working in clay, while continuing classes help you master techniques and develop your own personal style. All firing is included in the price of the class, as are all glazes. Students in adult ceramics classes can buy clay and tools at the Creative Workshop. Start with a class listed as “for beginners” or “for anyone.” BEGINNING ON THE POTTER’S WHEEL 53888 Eight Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 14–March 11 (no class February 18) [taught by Shelly Green Stoler] CREATIVE WORKSHOP FALLWINTER 2012-WINTER CREATIVE WORKSHOP 2015 2013 This beginner-level course will introduce you to the basics of the potter’s wheel. You’ll learn wedging, centering, throwing small cylinders, trimming and glaze basics. Working with clay will help you escape the stress of the day by getting dirty and getting centered. Your teacher will demonstrate, give you hands-on help when needed, and explain the whole process of wheel-thrown pottery. Fee: $220 (members $198) CONTINUING ON THE POTTER’S WHEEL 53889 Eight Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 13–March 10 (no class February 17) [taught by Shelly Green Stoler] 53890 Eight Wednesdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, January 14–March 11 (no class February 18) [taught by Shelly Green Stoler] You’re ready to move into this class when you can throw a cylinder, a bowl and a plate. You can learn to thrown larger cylinders, bowls, plates, attach handles, create surface texturing, even lidded vessels, teapots and altered shapes. Ask your teacher for guidance with technique or design, learn how to make a lid for your teapot, or just keep spinning along productively on the wheel. Fee: $220 (members $198) Are you interested in exploring with clay? This interactive class often appeals to individuals seeking to learn, explore, and advance in clay techniques that range from handbuilding (at the beginning) to throwing on the wheel (more time for that). The instructor provides large group demonstrations, as well as individualized instruction, and is sensitive to each student’s pace and interests. The friendly and supportive group atmosphere enables students to interact and learn from each other’s interests. in the galleries INFINITE PLACE: THE CERAMIC ART OF WAYNE HIGBY January 25–March 29, 2015 at MAG Don’t miss this nationally touring show of work by Wayne Higby, a world renowed ceramist and long-time faculty member at the NY State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Fee: $220 (members $198) CONTINUING IN CLAY (for returning students) 53892 Eight Mondays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, January 12–March 16 (no class January 19 or February 16) [taught by Paul Harp] 53893 Eight Thursdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, January 15– March 12 (no class February 19) [taught by Paul Harp] Go further faster with your ceramic work. Your instructor will help you develop technical and creative skills in wheelthrown and hand-built ceramics. In a collegial setting, students will work independently with guidance in surface decoration and glaze application and greater understanding of the firing process. Class size limited. Pictured: White Terrace Gap (1984). Glazed earthenware, raku-fired. Private collection. ceramics master class FORM AND MULTIPLICITY: DIMENSIONAL TILES WITH KALA STEIN 53291 One Friday, 9:30 am–3:30 pm (with lunch break), February 27 [taught by Kala Stein] Fee: $220 (members $198) BRONZE SCULPTURE 53894 Eight Wednesdays, 6–9 pm, January 14–March 11 (no class February 18) [taught by Dejan Pejovic] Learn to work in bronze by planning a lost-wax cast project and crafting a wax model. The instructor does the final bronze pour in his neighborhood foundry. Costs for casting are separate. Fee: $220 (members $198) FIGURE & CERAMIC SCULPTURE 53895 Eight Thursdays, 6–9 pm, January 15–March 12 (no class February 19) [taught by Dejan Pejovic] Gain a solid understanding of sculptural form, technique, and project planning as you learn to make ceramic sculptures. The instructor provides mentoring and practical instruction and works to help you realize the sculptures you want to make. In some classes a model is provided for students to work from. Fee: $230 (members $207) in Infinite Place. This inspiring and informative oneday workshop responds to themes of pattern, repetition and vast scale Visiting artist Kala Stein will help you design a dimensional geometric clay tile and make a plaster press mold from your tile. You’ll be able to create multiples and series of identical or altered tiles, long after the workshop is done. This hands-on workshop is open to all levels of experience, with all materials included. Bring a bag lunch. Students will also have the opportunity to visit the Higby exhibition. Fee: $90 (members $81) Pictured: Works by Kala Stein from the “Form and Plenty” series. make your own fine jewelry To sample what is possible, try one of our Quick Jewelry series. Often, though, students tell us that one or two classes are not enough! The best choice, if you have little or no experience, is Beginning Jewelry. Short classes in specialized techniques (such as soldering) can help you add to your “toolbox” and make the magical things you want to make. Our studio is full of fine craftsmanship and good cheer! QUICK JEWELRY SERIES Short courses! Each of the classes in this series is perfect for an absolute beginner. We carefully limit material costs, and all materials can be purchased in the Workshop office directly next to the studio. Class sizes are limited. Fee for each two-session class: $66 (members $59) A Charming Charm 53896 Two Saturdays, 1:15–4:15 pm, January 24 & 31 [taught by Joanne Lachiusa] 53897 Two Mondays, 6–9 pm, February 23 & March 2 [taught by Joanne Lachiusa] Create a unique charm that will fit any commercially made charm bracelet! Enamel Pendants 53898 Two Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 15 & 22 [taught by Yvonne Cupolo] Fuse colorful glass to metal to create your own enamel jewelry! Simple Rings 53900 Two Saturdays, 1:15–4:15 pm, January 10 & 17 [taught by Mark Thone] 53901 Two Tuesdays, 6–9 pm, March 3 & 10 [taught by Mark Thone] Make wonderful, wearable rings using wire and sheet metals. Short course! Learn to work with a variety of stones in several different kinds of settings. Take a stone and combine it with metal for a unique piece of jewelry of your own. Learn how to manipulate metal to secure a stone in place. You’ll see settings for both cabochons and faceted gems with a different demonstration each week. Finish the class with (at least one) self-designed wearable piece of jewelry. 53908 Wednesday, January 14, 9:30 am–12:30 pm [Mark] 53910 Monday, February 2, 6–9 pm [Yvonne] 53911 Wednesday, February 4, 9:30 am–12:30 pm [Mark] 53912 Saturday, February 7, 1:15–4:15 pm [Mark] 53913 Wednesday, February 11, 9:30 am–12:30 pm [Mark] 53909 Saturday, February 21, 1:15–4:15 pm [Joanne] 53914 Wednesday, March 4, 9:30 am–12:30 pm [Mark] 53915 Monday, March 9, 6–9 pm [Yvonne] Fee: $171 (members $154) BEGINNING JEWELRY 53903 Eight Saturdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, January 10– March 7 (no class February 14) [taught by Loraine Cooley] 53904 Eight Thursdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, January 15– March 12 (no class February 19) [taught by Yvonne Cupolo] 53905 Eight Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 14– March 11 (no class February 18) [taught by Joanne Lachiusa] 53906 Six Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 29–March 12 (no class February 19) [taught by Mark Thone] Here’s your chance to learn basic techniques of cutting, filing, forming, soldering and finishing metal. You’ll use tiny, fine-toothed sawblades to cut metal and learn how to solder copper, brass or silver. You’ll also learn to bezel-set stones as you design and create your own fine jewelry. Each teacher approaches the class with a unique style, with an eye towards demonstrating and instilling fine craftsmanship and safe techniques from your very first project. Fee includes standard supply kit (no silver). Fee for eight sessions: $225 (members $203) Fee for six sessions: $176 (members $158) JEWELRY STUDIO 53907 Eight Mondays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, January 12–March 16 (no class January 19 or February 16) [taught by Loraine Cooley] Take on more ambitious projects than those offered in Beginning Jewelry and learn more specialized techniques than are possible in open studios. Jewelry Studio is designed for those with some experience; we recommend that students have taken a class here before. Fee: $225 (members $203) [taught by Mark Thone, Joanne Lachiusa or Yvonne Cupolo] Come on in to work on your own projects using our equipment (rolling mill, flexible shaft, soldering station, polishing). While a skilled instructor is always present for technical assistance, this is not a traditional class, but a chance to work at your own pace. Eight spaces per week are available for students with prior jewelry experience, but advance registration is required. Students will supply their own materials or purchase at the Workshop office. Fee: $25 per date (members $23) or choose four dates for $92 (members $83) add fiber 85 WEAVING 53916 Eight Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 14– March 11 (no class February 18) [taught by Mimi Smith] This exciting fiber art combines color, texture, wonderful yarns and fascinating patterns all in one piece. Weavers have a huge variety of choices of articles to create—from scarves, place mats, runners, and towels to tapestry and wall hangings. Students will enjoy sharing ideas and solving problems as they learn new concepts. Fee: $198 (members $178) SEWING FROM YOUR SLOPER / UNDERSTANDING PATTERNS AND FIT 53917 Six Mondays, 6–9 pm, January 26–March 9 (no class February 16) [taught by Raul Siro Ferreira] Learn to sew better and understand fashion more. You’ll learn pointers on your own sewing machine, make a custom sloper (based on your own measurements) and design and create a garment using your own fashion fabric. Instruction will focus on key fine dressmaking techniques and basic patternmaking. Fee: $161 (members $145) Call us at 585.276.8959! more on the next page! CREATIIVE WORSIHOP 2012-WINTER 2013 CREATIVE FALL WORKSHOP WINTER 2015 53899 Two Saturdays, 1:15–4:15 pm, February 28 & March 7 [taught by Yvonne Cupolo] OPEN STUDIO 53902 Six Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, January 13–February 24 (no class February 17) [taught by Mark Thone] ADULTS: JEWELRY, FIBER Our students often tell us they didn’t think they could make beautiful, wearable jewelry—but then they master the use of saws, solder and sandpaper. STONE SETTING 101 CREATIVE WORKSHOP FALLWINTER 2012-WINTER CREATIVE WORKSHOP 2015 2013 ADULTS: PHOTOGRAPHY, ART APPRECIATION 93 learn to look photography GETTING STARTED WITH DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 53918 Four Thursdays, January 15–February 5, 6:30 pm–8:30 pm [taught by Tom Carpenter] Short class! This helpful, informative class starts at the very beginning—learning to turn on and use the digital camera you have. With individual instruction you’ll learn how to use your camera to best capture the photos you want to take. Bring your camera and its manual to the first class. Fee: $106 (members $95) art appreciation RENAISSANCE ART 53919 Four Saturdays, 1–2:30 pm, January 17–February 7 [taught by Mary Del Mastro] This class is an introduction to art of the Italian and Northern European Renaissance. We consider the many factors that led to revolutionary changes in artistic style and subjects in the 15th and 16th centuries: the rise of Humanism, private patronage, the invention of oil paints, discovery of mathematical perspective, and careful study of human anatomy. We will explore masterpieces of well known Renaissance artists (Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael, Botticelli, van Eyck, Dürer) as well as beautiful examples in the gallery. Fee: $105 (members $95) Pictured: Raffaellino del Garbo, Madonna and Child with Angel (ca. 1500). MAG, Marion Stratton Gould Fund. UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN PAINTINGS, 1670s–1850s 53920 Five Wednesdays, 11 am–12:30 pm, January 14–February 11 [taught by Susan Nurse] This informative and engaging art history course covers early American artists such as Ammi Phillips, Rubens and Raphael Peale, Gilbert Stuart, and John Trumbull. We will consider how these artists approached painting people, America’s revolutionary heroes and battles, the formation of a new nation, and the ever-expanding landscape. The class will include in-Gallery discussion and classroom lectures with thorough bibliographies. Great for anyone curious about American art, history and culture in the colonial and new nation eras. Fee: $133 (members $120) Pictured: Ammi Phillips, Old Woman with a Bible (ca. 1834). MAG, Beatrice M. Padelford Trust. open houses Want to learn more? Stop by one of our free Open Houses! Meet teaching artists, enjoy artist demonstrations, and get $5 off registration (offer good during Open House only)! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 11 am to 4 pm Learn about winter classes and 2015 art day school sessions. SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 11 am to 4 pm Learn about spring classes and spring and summer art day school. show your art in the Lucy Burne Gallery Each Creative Workshop student— adult, teen or child; newcomer or “regular”—has a chance to show at least one piece of artwork in the Workshop’s Lucy Burne Gallery. Students come away with a feeling of satisfaction, knowing they have been part of a professional exhibit. Call us at 585.276.8959! This is a part of the Workshop experience that should not be missed! For more information, contact Rachael Baldanza, curriculum director, 585.276.8956 ([email protected]). Don’t miss these upcoming exhibits: WINTER ADULT STUDENT SHOW December 1, 2014–February 17, 2015 WINTER CHILDREN’S SHOW February 24–March 7, 2015 SPRING ADULT STUDENT SHOW March 12–April 11, 2015 Pictured: Runaway Stripes by Carolyn Lobkowicz was among the works in the fall 2014 Adult Student Show. winter special! family discount HOW TO REGISTER Please mail, fax, phone or bring form at right to: Creative Workshop, 500 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 (tel. 585.276.8959 / fax 585.276.8960). We love families! If you sign up for a winter class, additional members of your family can also sign up for a class at 10% off. To learn more, call the Workshop, 585.276.8959. As a thank you to all MAG members, we’re happy to offer priority registration for any class in this brochure from November 24–December 5. Simply call us at 585.276.8959, identify yourself as a MAG member, and we’ll sign you up! membership special for workshop students Register early to guarantee enrollment in the class of your choice. Not a member? Join the Gallery today (or renew your membership) and save! When you register for any class at the Creative Workshop, you can take $15 off your Individual or Family membership. You’ll pay only $50 for an Individual membership (regular price: $65), or $65 for a Family membership (regular price: $80). PHONE NUMBER PLEASE! Don’t forget to supply home and work numbers so that we can reach you in case of an emergency or in the rare event of a weather cancellation. A phone number is particularly important if you are enrolling your child in a class. ESPECIALLY FOR PARENTS Please give us the names of any adults permitted to pick up your child from a class on the form at right. Students should be the stated age by the start of the class. Exceptions can be made for some classes; check with the Workshop, 585.276.8959. Students are expected to attend and participate in classes without a parent or guardian present, unless otherwise noted. Students should dress to get dirty— that’s part of the fun! register here To learn more, call the membership office, 585.276.8938, visit mag.rochester.edu/join/, or sign up on the form below. WINTER 2015 CREATIVE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM OFFICE USE ONLY STUDENT #1 AGE/BIRTHDATE (CHILD ONLY) COURSE FEE DAY/TIME COURSE FEE AGE/BIRTHDATE (CHILD ONLY) MEMBERSHIP DAY/TIME TOTAL ADULT'S NAME (CHILDREN’S CLASSES) RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD DATE PROC. ADDRESS ZIP CASH Please do not use this form for Art Day School. For the required ADS packet, call the Workshop, 585.276.8959. COURSE CODE & TITLE STUDENT #2 REFUND POLICY The Workshop reserves the right to cancel any class. • Classes with inadequate enrollment are canceled one week before the first class meeting. All fees are refunded when the Workshop cancels a class. • R efunds of class fees, less $25, will be made if you withdraw prior to the second class meeting. No refunds for classes that meet only once. * T he Memorial Art Gallery reserves the right to remove or bar any person from Creative Workshop classes who, in MAG’s judgment, poses a perceived or actual threat to person or property or whose conduct disrupts or interferes with the class. Please note that the Workshop reserves the right to make teacher changes or cancel classes when necessary. ABOUT OUR PRICES The Workshop has long offered classes at the lowest rates possible. Yet if the price of a class is what keeps you from considering it, please don’t hesitate to inquire about a payment plan or need-based scholarship. Each year, approximately 100 students take Workshop classes at a reduced rate through the support of many generous endowment funds. Scholarship inquires should be directed to Peggy LaHair-Edmunds at 585.276.8957 ([email protected]). All scholarships are need-based and awarded on a first come, first served basis. COURSE CODE & TITLE HOME PHONE WORK PHONE BEST PLACE TO REACH YOU (REQUIRED) HOME CELL PHONE WORK CELL CHECK# RPRO# EMAIL (TO CONFIRM REGISTRATION) INITIALS ADULTS AUTHORIZED TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD LIST ANYTHING ELSE WE SHOULD KNOW? CONFIRM GALLERY MEMBER? INDIVIDUAL DATE REFUNDED / STORE CREDIT YES (INDICATE LEVEL) FAMILY WISH TO BE A MEMBER? (SEE FACING PAGE FOR SPECIAL OFFER) INDIVIDUAL ($65) ($50) YES AMOUNT $ NO FAMILY ($80) ($65) INITIALS NEW! I GIVE PERMISSION FOR THE USE OF PHOTOS AND VIDEO OF MYSELF AND / OR MY ARTWORK IN MEMORIAL ART GALLERY PUBLICATIONS. NEW! I GIVE PERMISSION FOR THE USE OF PHOTOS AND VIDEO OF MY CHILD AND / OR MY CHILD’S ARTWORK IN MEMORIAL ART GALLERY PUBLICATIONS. CONFIRM REGISTRATION CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THE REFUND POLICY AT LEFT. DATE METHOD OF PAYMENT ENCLOSED IS MY CHECK PAYABLE TO THE MEMORIAL ART GALLERY. AMOUNT PAID $ I AM PAYING CASH (DO NOT MAIL). AMOUNT PAID $ PLEASE CALL ME AT TO GET MY CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. I UNDERSTAND A SPOT WILL NOT BE RESERVED UNTIL FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. CREDIT CARD INFORMATION IS NOT KEPT ON FILE. HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE CREATIVE WORKSHOP? PAST/CURRENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER AD OPEN HOUSE RPRO # OTHER CREATIIVE WORSIHOP 2012-WINTER 2013 CREATIVE FALL WORKSHOP WINTER 2015 • We cannot prorate class fees for students not attending all class meetings. REGISTRATION members sign up for classes ahead of the crowd! Full class fee is required with registration. If you would like a confirmation of class enrollment, please include your email address at right. Please allow at least one week from registration for confirmation. 5 10 500 UNIVERSITY AVE., ROCHESTER, NY 14607-1484 MAG.ROCHESTER.EDU winter 2015 classes Watch for our spring brochure (covering April 6–June 13) around February 15. WINTER CLASSES AT A GLANCE............................................................. page 1 CHILD & ADULT, CHILDREN, TEEN CLASSES........................................ page 2 ADULT CLASSES.......................................................................................... page 5 ART APPRECIATION.................................................................................... page 9 REGISTRATION FORM...............................................................................page 10 WINTER FAMILY SPECIAL We love families! If you sign up for a winter class, additional members of your family can also sign up for a class at 10% off. To learn more, call the Workshop, 585.276.8959. ART SOCIAL SOCI L ART Gather your friends for a fun, quick art experience with a cheerful and engaging art teacher. Simply come for a little fun and a little art! No experience needed. Offered on six Thursday evenings in January & February. Learn more on p. 5. LEFT: Works by Creative Workshop teaching artists at this fall’s “Neighbors and Friends” exhibition, across the street at the School of the Arts. Photo by Glenn Miller.
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