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2015
SPRING-SUMMER
CLASSES
Adult Classes
To register, please fill out the registration form
and either mail with payment or hand deliver
to McGuffey’s front desk.
For more information about the class, please
contact the individual artists.
instructor list
Jessie Coles
[email protected]
Lara Call Gastinger
[email protected]
Lee Christmas Halstead
[email protected]
John A. Hancock
[email protected]
Cat Maguire
[email protected]
Nathan Motley
[email protected]
Jean Sampson [email protected]
Jane Skafte
[email protected]
Rebekah Wostrel [email protected]
Workshops
Lee Alter
Charlene Cross
Rebekah Graves
Nathan Motley
Rebeka Wostrel
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Dance
Cat Maguire
Children instruction
Lee Alter Susan Northington
Rebekah Wostrel [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Camps
[email protected]
Private Instruction
Renee Balfour
[email protected]
Lee Christmas Halstead [email protected]
L. Michelle Geiger
[email protected]
Renee Balfour
[email protected]
Fenella Belle
[email protected]
Stacey Evans
stacey@ staceyevansphotography.com
Rebekah Graves
[email protected]
John A. Hancock
[email protected]
Susan Northington
[email protected]
Rebekah Wostrel [email protected]
Ongoing Drawing groups
Jean Sampson Robert Bricker Russell Richards [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Children’s Classes
and Camps
Art Exploration Camp (ages 8 -­10)
Childrens' art camps will involve hands-on art exploration
in a fun and interactive environment to explore various
materials and mediums for youth ages 8-10. Each camp
throughout the week will use techniques learned to
assemble their very own artist book. Saturday workshops
will focus on creating handmade lumineres, potting vessels and mixed media assemblage, creating a functional
piece of art with each session. Taught by Rebekah Graves
Monday thru Friday camp 10:00 AM -2:00 PM
Saturday workshops 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate and create a work of art with recyclable or
found objects. Space is limited
Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
COST $45.00 Payable to Susan Northington Art
DATES ssession 1 Saturday April 18th 2:00-4:00
LOCATION Studio 5
REGISTER 434-242-5568
[email protected]
website susannorthingtonart.com
May Flowers
COST DATES
$275 for week camp
$125 for Saturday workshops
Camp M-F August 10th-14th 10am-2pm
Workshop 2 Saturday, July 18th 10am-2pm
Workshop 3 Saturday, Aug 8th 10am-2pm LOCATION Starnes classroom
REGISTER email [email protected]
website www.rebekahgraves.com
Spring into Action Kids Create
Students explore styles and create a variety of works of
art. Their imagination and learned techniques turn into
their own masterpieces.
Saturdays 9:30 AM -11:00 AM
Students will create still lifes and collaged pieces to
celebrate all the colors of spring. This is an ideal class to
create a Mother's Day gift. Cards to be created as well.
COST $175.00 payment to Susan Northington Art
DATES March 28- May16
Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
LOCATION Studio 5
REGISTER 434-242-5568
[email protected]
website susannorthingtonart.com
COST $40.00 Payable to Susan Northington Art
DATES session 1 Saturday May 9th 2:00-4:30
LOCATION Studio 5
REGISTER 434-242-5568
[email protected]
website susannorthingtonart.com
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Clay for Kids (ages 5 -­11)
Kids will have fun learning how to make colorful pots,
sculptures and masks. A variety of building techniques
will be taught. Students will decorate and glaze their own
pieces and all projects will be fired to take home and use!
All materials non-toxic and food-safe.
Instructor: Rebekah Wostrel
Thursdays 3:30PM - 5:00 PM
Saturdays 10:30 AM - 12:00 noon
COST $110 (per session. All materials included)
Please make checks payable to: Rebekah Wostrel
DATES Thursdays May 21 - June 11
Saturday May 23 - June 13
LOCATION Studio 6
REGISTER 434.333.0420 [email protected]
website rebekahwostrel.com
Art with Lee Alter Watercolor Classes
Working with sand trays, watercolor and drawing and self
esteem issues in the creative process
Thursdays 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturdays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
COST $315.00 payment to Lee Alter
DATES Thursdays March 26 - May 21
Saturdays March 28 - May 23
LOCATION Studio 6 in the basement on the park side
REGISTER 434-963-0540
[email protected]
website www.leealterartist.com
Summer Art Camp with Lee Alter
Using clay, watercolor, mixed media and working on murals
Monday thru Friday camp 10:00 AM -12:30 PM
Summer Arts with Rebekah ( Ages 5-11)
Kids will have fun making art and getting messy in this
fast-paced art camp intensive! They will experiment with
a wide variety of art media: collage, drawing, painting,
mosaics, wire sculpture, clay, plaster, and more! Students
will explore their creativity in a nurturing, energetic and
inventive environment.
Monday thru Friday camp 1:30 -3:30 PM
COST $185/ session, Checks payable to Rebekah Wostrel
DATES session 1 June 22 – 26
session 2 July 6 – 10
session 3 July 13-17
session 4 July 13 – 17
LOCATION Fry's Spring Beach Club, Charlottesville
REGISTER 434.333.0420 [email protected]
website rebekahwostrel.com
Mud Masterpieces: Pottery Camp!
Kids will have fun learning how to make colorful pots,
sculptures and masks. A variety of building techniques
will be taught. Students will decorate and glaze their own
pieces and all projects will be fired to take home and use!
All materials non-toxic and food-safe. Register for session
with appropriate age group.
Monday thru Friday Camp 10:30- 12:30
COST$185, Checks payable to Rebekah Wostrel
DATES session 1 June 8-12 Ages 4-6
session 2 June 15-19 Ages 5-7
session 3 June 22-26 ages 7-11
session 4 June 29-July 3 Ages 7-11
session 5 July 6-10 Ages 7-11
LOCATION Studio #6
REGISTER 434.333.0420 [email protected]
website rebekahwostrel.com
COST $250/session Payable to Lee Alter
DATES session 1 June 15 - 19
session 2 June 22-26
session 3 June 29- july 3
session 4 July 6-10
session 5 July 13 - 17
session 6 July 20-24
session 7 July 27 - 31
session 8 Aug 3 - 7
LOCATION Studio 6 on the park side
REGISTER 434-963-0540 [email protected]
website www.leealterartist.com
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Three Dimensional Painting
Emphasis will be placed on the discovery of sculptural
concepts through the construction of a series of sculpture projects using various materials such as wood,
cardboard,paper mâché, and mixed media. students will
explore color applications and painting techniques as it
relates to a three dimensional surface while developing
a better understanding of tools and materials. Taught by
Renee Balfour.
Monday thru Friday camp, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
COST $350 all materials included. Checks payable to
McGuffey Art Center
DATES session 1 July 20 – 24
session 2 August 3 – 7
LOCATION Studio 24
REGISTER 434-960-5115
email reneebalfour@ ymail.com
website reneebalfour.com
Drawing and painting
This class will study basic drawing concepts that will
be applied to creating strong compositions in painting.
Students will explore the versatility of oil paint while
learning concepts and techniques that will be incorporated into thier own work. Projects will include still life,
landscape, troupe l'oiel and animal paintings. Taught by
Renee Balfour.
Monday thru Friday camp, 9: 00 AM - 1 :00 PM
COST $350. Checks payable to McGuffy Art Center
DATES session 1 June 15 – 19
session 2 July 6 – 10
session 3 July 13 – 17
session 4 July 27 – 31
session 5 August 17 – 21
LOCATION Studio 24
REGISTER 434-960-5115
email reneebalfour@ ymail.com
website reneebalfour.com
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun...and Create
Girls will spend their day creating works of art using watercolor, collage ,found materials, sculpture and so much
more. Days will be filled with creating and exploring their
imaginations..
session 2 June 15-19
session 3 June 22-26
LOCATION Studio 5
REGISTER 434-242-5568
[email protected]
website susannorthingtonart.com
Really BIG Drawing (Ages 13-18)
Let’s experiment with some new drawing materials as
well as some of your favorites … but on a really larger
scale that you might get to work on at home or school.
Classes will be held in the Starnes Classroom at the McGuffey Art Center. For older (High School aged) Teens Cost
of class: $175 per week or both weeks for $250. (bring a
sketchbook, all other materials included)
Monday thru Friday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
COST $175 each (or $250 for both weeks). Payable to
John Hancock
DATES session 1 July 20 - July 24
session 2 July 27 - July 31
LOCATION Starnes Classroom
REGISTER 434-939-7445 [email protected]
johnahancock.com/classes.html
Teens Screen (Ages 12 & up)
This is an intensive workshop week for teenagers introducing them to the artistic potential of silk screen
printing. Students will turn their own original designs into
prints on both fabric (t-shirts) and paper. Students will
leave with a good grasp on this technically challenging
medium and lots of cool prints! Size limited.
Taught by Fenella Belle
Monday thru Friday 1:30 PM -4:30 PM
COST$300 payable to Fenella Belle
DATES session 1: July 6 – July 10
session 2: July 27 - July 31
LOCATION Studio 2
REGISTER 434-939-7445 [email protected].
Creative Kids (Ages 12 & up)
This camp is an exploration of the idea that being creative is a result of serious play! Kids will play with an
assortment of mediums to spark our creativity and then
focus on using those ideas to create prints, books, pop ups
and more. Size Limited. Taught by Fenella Belle
Monday thru Friday camp 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
COST $295 Payable to Susan Northington Art
DATES session 1 June 8-12
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Monday thru Friday 9:30 M -12:30 PM
COST $275, payable to Fenella Belle
DATES session 1: June 15-June 19
session 2: July 27 - July 31
LOCATION Studio 2
REGISTER 434-939-7445 [email protected].
Animate THIS (Ages 10 -15)
Spend the week working in a world of animation. Starting
with simple material, turning pen and pencil into moving
images that form a narrative. We then explore the many
ways to transform light, shadows, and shapes into a digital
animations. Various digital devices are provided, personal
devices are optional. Size limited. Taught by Fenella Belle
and Stacey Evans
Monday thru Friday 1:30 PM -4:30 PM
COST $300, payable to Fenella Belle or Stacey Evans
DATES July 20- July 24
LOCATION Studio ½ and Studio 2
REGISTER 434-981-5578 or 434 242-7699
[email protected] or
stacey@ staceyevansphotography.com
website www.staceyevansphotography.com
Classes for Adults
Painting
Painting with Oils - Class/Open Studio
This class/group is for students with some drawing and painting experience who want to carve out painting time each
week to work on skills, techniques and processes to advance
their painting practice. Demonstrations based on class interest and experience with a still life set up weekly. Taught by
Lee Chritmas Halstead
Tuesday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (3hour)
Wednesday 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM (4hour)
COST: $ 200/ Tuesday session
$ 240/ Wednesday session
checks made to Lee Halstead
DATES: Tuesday 8 weeks - beginning April 14
Wednesday 8 weeks - beginning April 15
LOCATION : Studio 12
REGISTER: 804-436-4089 email [email protected]
website leehalstead.com
Watercolor for Beginners
I want to free my students to explore their own creativity
by teaching the technical process of painting in watercolor
including color theory, value, composition, materials and
the endless possibilities that this rich and vibrant medium
offers. (drybrush, wet-in-wet, glazing, masking, salt, textures
etc.) You can paint from very controlled and detailed, to very
loose and impressionistic. Designed for complete beginners to experienced students wanting to hone their skills,
this class will give you the opportunity to acquire valuable
experience in a relaxed studio atmosphere with time for
student work and a personal critique.
Fridays 1:00 PM -4:00 PM
COST $180/ check payable to MAC
DATES May 8-29
LOCATION Starnes Classroom
REGISTER 434-589-3283 or [email protected]
website www.janeskafte.com
Painting with Oils - Beginning Alla Prima
This is a painting class for beginning students focusing on
alla prima, or “at first glance” painting explorations. Each
session will begin with a lesson and/or a demonstration in
observational painting. Focus on composition and painterly
techniques for beginning a painting, color, color, color and
working wet into wet. Taught by Lee Chritmas Halstead
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
COST:$ 250 checks made to Lee Halstead
DATES: eight weeks beginnning April 14
LOCATION : Studio 12
REGISTER: 804-436-4089 email [email protected]
website leehalstead.com
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Drawing for Chickens
This is a class for "non-artists" who are scared to take a
drawing class or have taken a class that went too fast for
them. The teacher had to also learn to draw, so she knows
not to hover over you. The class atmosphere is non-critical
and supportive. It is limited to 8 students and supplies are
included. Taught by Jean Sampson
Tuesdays 6-8PM
COST $ 225 All materials will be provided.
Make payment to McGuffey Art Center
DATES Session 1: March 31- May 19
Session 2: June 23-Aug 11
LOCATION Studio 26 B
REGISTER [email protected] (preferred) 434­-4099581
website www.jeanrsampson.com
Watercolor, Basics & Beyond
Discover many of the simple and easy techniques of traditional and contemporary watercolor painting. Beginners will
get lots of time to explore the basics and use them to create their own paintings; painters with more experience will
have the chance to enrich their work with more challenging
projects or even experimental approaches to transparent
watercolor, such as ink, gouache, acrylic, collage or alternative surfaces. ($50.00 discount for returning students or
Seniors)
Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
COST $275 ($50 discount for seniors citizens)
Make payment to McGuffey Art Center
DATES Session 1 April 14 - June 2
Session 2 June 30- August 11
LOCATION Starnes Classroom
REGISTER 434-939-7445 johnahancock@ ntelos.net
johnahancock.com/classes.html
Jean's Gutsy Abstract Oil Painting Class
This class is about process, about not quitting or giving
up on a painting that is going through an "ugly" stage. The
teacher will work with you individually to help you find your
own voice, your own way of exploring color, texture and
paint with knives and brushes if you want. Totally intuitive,
inventive, non-academic and addictive! Fun, supportive
atmosphere. We handle your inner critic, too! Supplies are
NOT included. Class limited to around 12.
Mondays, 6- 8:30 pm
COST $225 Make payment to McGuffey Art Center
DATES Session 1 March 30- May 18th
Session 2 June 22nd- Aug 10th
LOCATION Most classes in Starnes Classroom; demos and
intro for new people will be in Jean's studio # 26 B
Open Studio
Would your drawing, painting, or collage projects be easier
to work on in a spacious, warm, and bright studio space?
It even has northern light! Could your art projects benefit
from a little guidance and some helpful critiques? Come
join me and a small group of fellow artists working and
supporting each other in a wonderful studio setting. We
have chairs, tables and easels ready to go. ... camaraderie
and tea or coffee are also available.
Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$155 (contact John A. Hancock)
DATES April 8th - May 2nd
REGISTER [email protected] (preferred) 434­-409-9581
LOCATION Crozet Art Studio
website www.jeanrsampson.com
REGISTER 434-964-6770, or 434-939-7445
johnahancock@ ntelos.net
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The Art of Being
Working with drawing, watercolor, mixed media and
trusting your intuition in the creative process
Taught by LeeAlter www.leealterartist.com
Mondays 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Wednesdays 10:00AM -1:00 PM
COST: $405 checks made to Lee Alter
DATES: session 1 Monday March 23 - May 18
Session 2 Wednesday March 25 - May 21
LOCATION : Studio 6, basement on the park side
REGISTER: 434-­963­-0540 email [email protected]
Still Life Painting in Oil
Students will learn to see composition in terms of gesture,
rhythm and color relationships that sing. Working with
a large central still life, participants will reduce images
to their simplest terms (shape, value and color), while
looking for the surprising and unexpected. We will focus
on what the eye sees rather than what our minds tell
us about what is seen. For oil and acrylic painters. Class
supplies list will be sent to students when they register.
For intermediate and advanced painters. Taught by Jessie
Coles
Mondays, 9 AM - 1 PM
COST $305 Registration through crozetarts.org
DATES April 13 - May 18
LOCATION Crozet Arts, 1408 Crozet Ave #102, Crozet VA
22932
REGISTER [email protected] Phone 434-295-7499
JessieColePainting.weebly.com
Botanical Watercolor
This six week watercolor painting class (please select
either the morning or evening session) will help take you
through the process of drawing and composing a botanical painting using spring blooming flowers as the subject
matter. You will learn watercolor techniques including detailed brush control and color mixing. There is a minimum
of 8 and maximum of 12 students for this class. Paints
will be provided but other basic supplies will need to be
brought to the class. Contact Lara for more details.
Thursdays, 9 AM - 1 PM OR 6:30 - 8:30 PM
COST $250
DATES session 1, April 16 - May 21, 10-12 am
session 2 April 16 - May 21, 6:30-8:30 pm
LOCATION Starnes Classroom
REGISTER email [email protected]
Phone434.242.3095
laracallgastinger.com
Life Drawing Groups
Open to the public as a part of its on-going service to the
community of Charlottesville and the surrounding counties. There is no instruction and no commitment to continue to come consistently (although you WILL want to)
and the only requirements are a desire to draw from the
live model and $10 cash (correct change, please) which
pays the model fee. Bring your own drawing materials
and ask for a parking permit at the office.
Thursday and Saturday 10AM - Noon
Robert Bricker's South Basement Studio #1
Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Russell Richard's Studio #26-A
COST $10
CONTACT Jean Sampson [email protected] or
Robert Bricker,
[email protected]
Russell Richards [email protected]
Palette Knife Discovery/ Multi- Media
We will be rendering and painting from a personal
perspective. We will be using live models and still life
arrangements. Please bring acrylic paint, 3 small
canvases, a palette knife, and a fresh perspective to
each class.
Taught by Nathan Motley
Sundays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
COST:
$350 Make payment to: McGuffey Art Center
DATES: 6 weeks beginning April 5
LOCATION : Studio 7
REGISTER: Phone 804-588-9331
email [email protected]
website nathanmotley.com
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Sculpture
Handbuilding with Clay: pottery, tiles and
sculpture
Students will learn how to create dinnerware, teapots, and
platters using drape molding, slab building, coil construction and other techniques. Students can also use these techniques to make sculptural forms. All projects will be glazed
and fired to take home and use.
Taught by Rebekah Wostrel
Thursdays, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
COST: $225, Checks Payable to Rebekah Wostrel
DATES:
May 21 - June 25
LOCATION : Studio 6
REGISTER: 434.333.0420 [email protected]
website rebekahwostrel.com
Dance
Metalsmithing: Intro to Metal Jewelry
This one day workshop will explore techniques for creating
jewelry in metal.
Taught by Charlene Cross
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
COST: $125, Checks Payable to Charlene Cross
DATES: session 1 Saturday, May 2
session 2 Saturday, May 9
session 3 Saturday, May 16
session 4 Saturday, June 6
session 5 Saturday, June 13
session 6 Saturday, June 27
session 7 Saturday, July 18
session 8 Saturday, July 25
LOCATION : Studio 10
REGISTER: 434.987-4794 [email protected]
website www.charlenecross.com
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The Articulate Body
Ongoing contemporary movement classes focusing on
finding access to the mover's full range of expression and
fostering an articulate, dynamic and moving body
Wednesdays 11:15- 12:45PM
COST
$91 for spring session; $18 drop-in
checks payable to Cat Maguire
DATES: Wednesdays, April 8 - May 20
LOCATION Studio 20
REGISTER 434-906-3040 [email protected]
 Class Registration Form
To register for a class, please complete this form and submit it to the McGuffey Office
along with your payment.
Fees are payable to McGuffey Art Center unless otherwise noted in the class listing.
Please submit separate forms and checks for each class.
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Student____________________________________________________________
Student’s Age (if under 18)_________________________________________
Parent’s name_____________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________
Email_____________________________________________________________
Home phone_____________________________________________________
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I understand that the instructor and McGuffey Art Center are not responsible for personal injury or lost
property and that McGuffey does not issue refunds for classes students do not complete:
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