The Ba
Bakk er Hunt
Art & Cultural Center
620 Greenup Street
Covington, KY 41011
www.bakerhunt.org
859-431-0020
Ages 5 to 10
Full Day Camp- 9:00am to 4:00pm -$200/week
Half Day Camp- 9:00am to 12:00pm -$100/week
Our world is full of amazing artists,
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ArtRageous! Join Baker Hunt’s Camp ArtRageous this
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ancient myths to modern architecture. Each week of
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Camp ArtRageous has a new and exciting theme:
For more information visit
Myths & Legends, Storytellers, Build.Design.Art,
www.bakerhunt.org or
and Time Traveling!
call 859-431-0020
Spring Session Class Schedule
March 16th– May 16th, 2015
No classes April 4th-10th
Spring 2015
Youth
Youth Classes
Lil Rembrandts—Judy Sanders
$60
Explore the elements of art and the principles of design. Activities cover painting and
drawing, along with three dimensional art projects.
Ages 4-8
Wednesday 4:30-6:00pm
Studio
Ages 6-10
Thursday
4:30-6:00pm
Studio
Ages 4-8
Saturday
9:00-10:30am
Studio
The WunderKids—Explore Science and Visual Arts—Judy Sanders
$60
Albert Einstein said, “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of
all true art and science.” Imagine the end of a rainbow? Learn to combine scientific fact with creativity
to produce amazing works of ART! Includes all supplies.
Ages 4-8
Saturday
10:45-12:15pm
Studio
Copy The Masters—Judy Sanders
$60
Discover the art styles of the Great Masters. Create a different style painting each class and learn
background history of the Master Artists. Students will also create their own masterpieces.
Ages 9-13
Monday
4:30-6:00pm
Studio
Ages 4-8
Tuesday
4:30-6:00pm
Studio
Ages 9-13
Saturday
12:30-2:00pm
Studio
Comic Book Illustration -—Mike DeMaria
$75
Create a three page comic book in this exciting new class! From creating a story concept to visualizing
the characters, students work with thumbnail sketches, drawing /inking, and ways to make text &
thought bubbles. Cost includes sketch book and specialty drawing pens and pencils.
Ages 7 & up
Monday
4:30-6:00pm
Round Room
Pokémon Galaxy—Chad Turner
$60
Students will create projects related to Pokémon. Draw, paint, and even design characters
out of polymer clay. Includes all supplies.
Age 7 & up
Saturday
9:00-10:30am
Studio 2
Character Design—Chad Turner
$60
Learn to Cartoon in this creative drawing class. Explore the basics of developing characters
for manga and cartoon art. Work on facial shapes and profiles, and progress to developing
the body and gestures and even creating pets for your character. Includes all supplies.
Age 7 & up Saturday
10:45am-12:15pm
Studio 2
Youth
Scholarships
Available
Spring Application
Deadline
February 13th
Picasso’s Loft—Chad Turner
NEW! The Budding Botanist—Josie Watson
$60
Practice thinking like a scientist as we explore all of the important parts of our favorite garden plants.
We'll explore the 6 parts of a plant, build scientific models, use a microscope, and of course practice
our artistic skills as we create art about the plants that we're learning about!
Ages 6-9
8 Week
Spring
Session
$60
This is Baker Hunt’s variety pack. We’ll explore paint, clay, watercolor, charcoal, toy making,
origami… and more. Each week, a different art form will be experienced. Includes all supplies.
Ages 8-12
Thursday
4:30-6:00pm
Studio 2
Ages 8-12
Saturday
12:30-2pm
Studio 2
Saturday
9:00-10:30am
Round Room
Radiant Child Yoga —Peggy Munson
$60
This yoga class will guide children through simple yoga movements, breathe work, meditation, and
relaxation. The combination of exercises brilliantly flows together to bring out the best in children.
Ages 5 & up
Saturday
9:00am-10:15am
Rookwood Room
March 16th-May 16th
Creative Movement—Ana Bird
Sign up by March 6th
to avoid late fees.
Students will get moving as they discover the joy of music and dance. This fun class will explore various
forms of dance; from folk to ballet. Children will also become familiar with rhythm and interpretive
movement. Ana has taught both in the US and Europe.
Age 5-7
Saturday
$60
11:00am-12:15pm
Ballroom
It’s Alive!: Making Monsters—Kate Cunningham
$60
Through stories, comic books, and movies, monsters are a part of contemporary life. In this
course we discuss monsters, look at artists who have used the monster for inspiration, make
our own monsters, and maybe even become monsters ourselves. Students explore surrealist
art, mask-making, dioramas, portraits, and Japanese Kiaju art.
Ages 8-13
Saturday
11:00am-12:30pm Scudder House, 2nd Floor
Graffiti & Ink Drawing — Derrick Bell
$60
Create a series of ink and graffiti drawings that will strengthen your skills while challenging
the question, “Does graffiti art have a respectable position in the world of art?” This class
highlights the importance of community art (graffiti) having a voice in the world of art. In
addition, this class/workshop brings recognition that creativity can change the world
wherever it is conceived.
Age 9-12
Thursday
4:30-6:00pm
Auditorium
Guitar Jam 101—Matthew McCormick
$60
Learn to enjoy the guitar through songs of your choice. This beginning guitar class starts
from how to hold a guitar and allows students to have fun playing right away. The class
covers reading chord diagrams, tablature, scales, reading music, improvisation and many
other topics while jamming with songs the students enjoy.
Age 11-16
Saturday
1:00-2:00pm
Ballroom
Guitar Jam 201—Matthew McCormick
$60
Advance your guitar skills in a fun environment. Explore songs you enjoy while learning
more advanced chords, scales, and improvisation skills.
Age 11-16
Saturday
2:00-3:00pm
Ballroom
The Young Chef’s Kitchen—Staff
$75
Savory and Sweet, Bon Appétit! Adults are not the only foodies. Kids love helping in the kitchen.
Discover your creative voice with food as your medium. Learn the basics of cooking and discover
your inner chef. Take home your food creations to share with your family!
Age 6-10
Saturday
10:30am-12:00pm
Kitchen
Edible Art —Chad Turner
$75
Create art that’s edible! In this class, kids will create unique pieces of art, with food! Explore
baking, cooking, confections and edible arrangements in this culinary arts experience.
Ages 9 & Up
Saturday
2:30-4:00pm
Scudder House Kitchen
Creative Writing: Stories & Poetry—Julia Koets
$60
Creative writing is often overlooked in today’s schools. It is the perfect way to encourage
young people to “think outside the box.” This class is a fun way to enhance your child’s
language skills, while heightening creativity and imagination. Taught by a published author.
Age 9-12
Tuesday
4:30-6:00pm
Studio 2
$60
From the pioneering days of families on flatboats in search of a new location for home, to
the commercial steam wheels that traveled back and forth, the Ohio River has been full of
rich history! In this class, you will construct model river boats and their subjects while
discovering river history.
Age 8 & up
Friday
11:00am-12:30pm
Studio
Legos and Clay! Classic Edition—Phil Franks
$60
Create a variety of stop-motion scenarios, including claymation, cut-outs, Legos, and
whiteboard. Apply basic animation principles to your hand-drawn characters. Have fun
exploring the ideas and techniques that bring your art to life. No experience necessary.
Age 9 & up
Saturday
10:00am-11:30am
Auditorium
Art & Cultural Center
859-431-0020
Youth
Scholarships
Available
Deadline
February 13th
Youth
NEW! Ohio River History—Beth Schott
The Baker Hunt
Youth
Legos and Clay Dragon Kingdom! —Phil Franks
Damsels, dragons, and knights! Kingdoms of Legos and Clay! This fantasy themed class
explores basic animation techniques in a variety of hands-on media. All brought to life with
through the wonder of imagination and the magic of stop-motion. No experience necessary.
Age 9 & up
Saturday
1:00-2:30pm
Auditorium
Intro to Art Concepts for Teens—Nicole Trimble
March 16th-May
16th
Sign up by March 6th
to avoid late fees.
$60
In this introductory art sampler course, students will explore a variety of art concepts, famous
artists and important moments throughout art history. Each week, students will learn a
different art medium, both 2D and 3D, such as drawing, painting, collage and sculpture.
Age 12 & up
Saturday
2:00-3:30pm
Round Room
Teen Studio Sampler —Clair Breetz
8 Week
Spring
Session
$60
$60
Learn the fundamentals of Art and Design from a professional artist. Explore drawing,
painting, pastel, crayons, charcoal and mixed media. Work from still life set-ups and your own
photos. Meets homeschool requirements.
Age 12 & up
Thursday
4:30-6:00pm
Round Room
History of Art —Clair Breetz
$60
Learn Art History through timelines and fun exploration! Explore cave paintings,
hieroglyphics, Greek pottery, and shield-making. Our art-making will take us to Egypt, Rome,
Italy, and beyond!
Age 6-11
Thursday
11:00am-12:30pm Round Room
Pottery—Youth Handbuilding—Jessie Rienerth
$75
Experience the uniquely expressive qualities of clay by creating pottery and sculptures using
pinching, coiling, and slab making techniques to create beautifully glazed and fired ceramic
ware. All supplies included.
Age 6 & up
Saturday
9:00-10:30am
Entry Room
Age 6 & up
Saturday
1:00-2:30pm
Entry Room
Pottery—Teen Wheel—Jessie Rienerth
$75
Learn to create functional pottery on the pottery wheel. This class will focus on the
foundations of wheel thrown pottery skills, technique development, trimming, and glazing.
All supplies included. Max 10.
Age 12 & up
Saturday
11:00am-12:30pm Wheel Room
Pottery—Handbuilding Youth & Adult—Jane Bresser
$75
A fun class for all ages. Create functional pottery and sculptures using pinching, coiling, and
slab making techniques. All supplies included.
Age 5 & up
Wednesday
1:00-2:30pm
Entry Room
WORMS (We’re Organic Recycling Mulchers) Ages 5 to 10
No Classes
During
Spring Break
April 4th-10th
With Judy Sanders—Combining Art and Gardening, students will
discover the excitement of growing their own produce. Study great
works of art that were inspired by nature. A field trip to our local
Covington Ladies Home will include planting on site and
conversations about how gardening played a part in their lives.
Saturdays
2:15pm-3:45pm
Studio
Note: All supplies are included in Youth Classes!
$60
Pottery Photography Drawing
Adult Classes
Drawing Basics—Bob Hebenstreit
$100
Learn to draw with accomplished instructor Bob Hebenstreit. Study the basic principles
and elements of drawing, including composition, line, value, foreshortening and
perspective. Start with pencil and paper, and progress with charcoal and other mediums.
Wednesday
10:00am-12:00pm
Auditorium
The Fundamentals of Drawing—Maurice Mattei
$100
This class provides first-hand instruction for the beginner in a variety of drawing
techniques. This is a foundational course that is invaluable for any individual starting out or
wishing to brush up on their drawing abilities. Maurice is a professional Illustrator,
Designer and Photographer who has had international exhibitions.
Tuesday
10:00am-12:00pm
Auditorium
Digital Photography...Introduction to DSLR Cameras—Mike Bresnen
$100
Most of us use about 10% of the capability of our DSLR camera. Join Mike, a professional
photographer, and learn to capture those perfect indoor and outdoor photos. Teens
welcome. Must have a Digital Single-Lens Reflex Camera.
Wednesday
6:00-8:00pm
Round Room
Digital Photography...Using DSLR Cameras—Matthew Andrews
$100
Ever wonder what those settings mean on your DSLR Camera? Learn settings to use for
quality action photos, portraits, and outdoor scenes. Be prepared for technical discussion.
Build your portfolio with the help of an award winning professional photographer.
Beginner, advanced and teens welcome.
Monday
7:00-9:00pm
Studio 2
Advanced Topics in Photography: Portraiture- Kate Cunningham
$100
Take a deeper look at photographic portraiture, through an investigation of aesthetic
techniques and core concepts in contemporary photography. Students will build skills in
lighting and composition, and develop strategies for working with models. Exercises will
focus on environmental portraiture, portraiture in time, performative portraiture, the selfportrait, the body, and the archival document.
Thursday
7:00-9:00pm
Auditorium
Pottery—Wheel Throwing
$120
Discover the magic of creating functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using the
pottery wheel. This class will focus on the foundations of wheel thrown pottery skills,
technique development, trimming, and glazing. All skill levels welcome. Supplies included.
Monday
6:30-8:30pm
Wheel Room
Trina Feldhake
Thursday
1:00-3:00pm
Wheel Room
Rosemary Topie
Thursday
6:30-8:30pm
Wheel Room
Heather Miller
Pottery—Wheel Throwing...Three Hour Session—Trina Feldhake
$150
Want to spend a little more time in the pottery studio? This class will give your creativity
an extra hour each week to hone your skills. Supplies included.
Wednesday
6:00-9:00pm
Wheel Room
Pottery—Handbuilding—Jane Bresser
$120
Students will learn the uniquely expressive qualities of clay by creating pottery and
sculptures using various hand building techniques including pinching, coiling, and slab
making, resulting in beautifully glazed and fired ceramic ware. Supplies included.
Tuesday
1:00-3:00pm
Entry Room
Tuesday
6:30-8:30pm
Entry Room
Painting
Adult Classes
Intro to Oil Painting— Nicole Trimble
$100
In this introduction to the medium of oil painting, students will learn to represent the
three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional surface using a full range of colors and
painting techniques. Students will become familiar with the qualities of oil paint,
mediums, color mixing, paint application, canvas preparation, supports and various other
painting materials. No prior experience with painting or drawing needed.
Wednesday
6:30-8:30pm
Studio
Intermediate Oil Painting—Nicole Trimble
$100
Join accomplished local artist and painting professor, Nicole Trimble (MFA Fine Arts from
UC DAAP), in this exploration of oil painting. Some experience encouraged. Materials
discussed at the first class.
Monday
6:30-8:30pm
Auditorium
Acrylic Painting—Velma Morris
$100
Cincinnati legend, Velma Morris, helps students explore their own creativity and discover
their own style. Please bring subject matter to begin the first class. Some painting
experience necessary.
Monday
7:00-9:00pm
Studio
Tuesday
7:00-9:00pm
Studio
NEW! Portrait Painting in Watercolor—Ken Buck
$100
Working from your own 8" by 10' photograph you will learn how to paint the people you
love. This class walks you through drawing the facial proportions, mixing color, making
believable hair, and layering watercolor to keep luminosity.
Wednesday
1:00-3:00pm
Auditorium
Watercolor Painting—Bruce Neville
$100
Beginner. This is your starting place. Discover the world of watercolor with Bruce
Neville. Materials and discounts for purchasing supplies discussed at first class.
Thursday
10:00-12:00pm
Studio
Intermediate. Learn to paint a successful watercolor. There will be a strong emphasis on
All
Adult
Classes
Age 16 + Up
The Baker Hunt
Art & Cultural Center
859-431-0020
www.bakerhunt.org
drawing and painting subjects such as landscapes, architecture, and water scenes.
Understand perspective drawing, color mixing, and mastering value ranges.
Materials discussed at first class.
Thursday
1:00-3:00pm
Studio
Pastels—Ken Buck 6Week Class 3 Hours Each Class
$100
Explore color for the beginner and intermediate pastel student. Using traditional pastel,
we will explore the color mixing and layering processes using still life setups, landscape
and photo reference.
Thursday
1:00-4:00pm
Auditorium
Note: Adult students are responsible for providing their own supplies for
classes. Supply lists are available online at www.bakerhunt.org
NEW! Junk Drawer Gypsy Jewelry-Making
$135
Quilting– Pat Statzer
$100
Explore the technique of Log Cabin quilting, gone wild. You’ll learn to make a traditional
log cabin quilt with basic techniques and then add creative touches such as applique, reverse
applique, and some crazy quilt stitches. Hand and machine stitches will be taught. You’ll
need a sewing machine and a working knowledge of the machine.
Thursday
7:00-9:00pm
Round Room
Mosaics
$100
Learn basic and intermediate mosaic techniques with an easy-to-learn approach that uses
glass, ceramic tile and broken china. Have fun with a mosaic project for your home or for
display. No experience necessary, teens are welcome, materials discussed in the first class.
Tuesday
10:00-12:00pm
Studio
Deb Pille
Tuesday
1:00-3:00pm
Studio
Deb Pille
Thursday
6:30-8:30pm
Studio
Jackie Slone
Creative Writing—Ellen Deaton
$100
Everyone has a story in them. Learn to creatively write utilizing in-class assignments,
studying classic and modern-day masters and formula writing. Bring in creative pieces for
critiquing by a published author and fellow students. Beginner and experienced writers
welcome. All writing styles/genres are encouraged.
Monday
7:00-9:00pm
Round Room
Social Dancing —Gary Blevins
$140 per couple
This fun, energetic class is perfect for those who have always wanted to try dance. The class
will cover basic foot patterns and movements in classics like waltz, foxtrot and swing as well
as some Latin dances. Wear comfortable clothes. This class is for couples that want to take
a dance class together.
Wednesday
6:30-8:00pm
Ballroom
Kundalini Yoga
$100
Tap into your body’s inner healing with Kundalini Yoga, a discipline in which there is nothing
but success. Everyone goes at their own pace. Improve your health, reduce stress and
increase your vitality. Wear loose clothing. Bring a yoga mat and water. Beginners welcome.
Tuesday
7:00-8:30pm
Ballroom Peggy Munson
Thursday
9:30-10:55am
Auditorium Catherine Skyrm
Hatha Yoga—Phoenix Wilson
$100
Start your day and weekend with a clear mind, invigorated body and renewed spirit. Yoga is a
timeless system of self-care that helps us gain strength, suppleness, balance, and awaken to our
present heart and mind.
Monday
5:30-6:45pm
Ballroom
Wednesday
5:30-6:45pm
Auditorium
Saturday
9:00-10:15am
Ballroom
T’ai Chi—Phoenix Wilson
$100
This practice is described as a moving meditation which focuses on the circulation and balance of
the intrinsic life-force energy … Chi. Through gentle movements—connecting the mind and
body—balance, coordination, and an overall sense of well-being is improved.
Tuesday
5:30– 6:45pm
Ballroom
Mixed Media/Lifestyle
Join Heather Cosgrave of Cosgrave Studios in this hands-on jewelry-making adventure! Using
found objects, repurposed jewelry, and beautiful beads, participants will fashion one of a
kind jewelry pieces. Learn basic techniques, like creating looped bead links, to make
wearable art. Price includes $35 tool kit and materials that participants keep.
Thursday
7:00-9:00pm
Studio 2
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
The Baker Hunt
Art & Cultural Center
Covington, Kentucky
Permit No. 288
620 Greenup Street
Covington, KY 41011
www.bakerhunt.org
859-431-0020
Youth and Adult Students
Spring Session—March 16th through May 16th
Spring 2015 Schedule
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Saturday, March 7th: 1-3pm - Youth Student Art Show
Saturday April 11th: 7pm - Puppets KaPow with Frisch Marionettes
Sunday, May 31st: 1-3pm - Adult Student Art Show
Monday, June 15th– Summer Session Begins
47th Annual Duveneck Art Show
Saturday, May 9 - Noon to 5:00pm
Rain Date: Sunday, May 10th
George Rogers Clark Park, Covington, KY
Registration: Early Registration is suggested.
Classes have limited enrollment.
No cash refunds after the first class. Class changes may be made with administration permission.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm
To Register: Visit www.bakerhunt.org, or call us at 859-431-0020