Youth Students– 6 weeks
June 15th through August 1st
Adult Students– 8 weeks
June 15th through August 14th
Youth
Youth Classes
It’s A Bug’s Life—Judy Sanders
$60
Have fun exploring the world of Entomology, bug science. Study different species of insects on
earth. Projects include, building a bio-sphere, a mixed media self-portrait insect collage, writing
and illustrating a storybook based on the works of Eric Carle, and a class bug mural.
Ages 4-7
Monday
9:00—10:30am
Studio
Ages 7-10
Monday
10:45-12:15am
Studio
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 4-7
Tuesday
9:00-10:30am
Round Room
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 facts with
creativity to produce amazing works of ART!
Ages 4-7
Ages 7-10
Thursday
Thursday
9:00-10:30am
10:45-12:15am
Studio
Studio
Urban Birds—Judy Sanders
$60
Study the wonderful world of urban birds. Create a 3D model of your favorite bird. Learn the
different foods and homes the birds use to survive in the city. Outdoor sketching, a group mural,
puppets, and mask making will be explored. Enjoy summer in the Baker Hunt Gardens.
Ages 4-7
Wednesday 9:00-10:30am
Studio
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
Saturday
9:00-10:30am
NEW! The Wonderful World of Masks — Judy Sanders
Round Room
$60
Create beautiful masks while you discover different cultures from around the world! In this
mask-making adventure, students will create masks with various materials and designs
including: plaster masks, black & white masks, mixed media, and more!
Ages 7-10
Saturday
12:30-2:00pm
Studio
Youth
Scholarships
Available
Summer Application
Deadline
May 29th
Youth6 Week
Summer
Session
June 15th-August 1st
Sign up by June 3rd to
avoid late fees.
NEW! Color Covington — Judy Sanders
$60
Celebrate Covington’s 200th birthday with Baker Hunt! Experience the history of Covington
through short walking tours, art-making activities focused on Covington history and
architecture, and more. Students will also create their own cities using found object art!
Ages 7-10
Saturday
2:15-3:45pm
Studio
Pokémon Galaxy—Chad Turner
$60
Students will create projects related to Pokémon. Draw, paint, and even design characters
out of polymer clay.
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.
Age 7 & up Saturday
10:45am-12:15pm
Studio 2
Picasso’s Loft—Chad Turner
$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.
Ages 8-12
Saturday
12:30-2pm
Studio 2
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
Creative Movement—Ana Bird
$60
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
10:30am-11:30am
NEW! Beginning Ballet– Ana Bird
Ballroom
$60
Students will learn basic ballet vocabulary, ballet etiquette, simple choreography, and will
discover classical music– all in a fun and supportive atmosphere! Instructor, Ana Bird, has
over 10 years experience teaching ballet to students of all ages. Dancers should wear their
hair pulled back/in a bun and either leotard and tights, or leggings and a t-shirt.
Ages 6-9
Saturday
11:30am-12:30pm
Ballroom
NEW! Camera Explorers– Kate Cunningham
$60
Grab a camera and come explore the great outdoors. In this class we will use the garden and
grounds of Baker Hunt to develop basic skills in photography, while using a camera to
observe, record, and learn about the world around us. Taught by Kate Cunningham, MFA
Photography and Purdue University photography professor.
Ages 8-12
Friday
10:00am-11:30am
Auditorium
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.
Age 9-12
Thursday
1:00-2:30pm
Round Room
NEW! Middle Art! Youth Studio — Phil Franks
$60
$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 more!
Age 11-16
Saturday
1:00-2:00pm
Ballroom
Guitar Jam 201—Matthew McCormick
859-431-0020
$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
Youth
Scholarships
Available
Deadline
May 29th
Youth
Explore the world of watercolor painting with Clair Breetz! Learn about color mixing, basic
materials and fun techniques. Students will have the opportunity to practice plein air
painting (outside), watercolor still life's, and landscapes.
Ages 10 & up Thursday
10:00-11:30am
Round Room
Guitar Jam 101—Matthew McCormick
Art & Cultural Center
$60
Young artists! Feel like you’re more than a beginner, but not quite advanced? It’s Middle Art!
Explore techniques in drawing, foil tooling, ink, watercolor, acrylics, and block printing. View
great art, apply fundamentals, and express yourself in fun, creative activities.
Age 9 & up
Saturday
12:30-2:00pm
Auditorium
NEW! Watercolor Painting — Clair Breetz
The Baker Hunt
Youth
The Young Chef’s Kitchen—Judy Sanders & Phoenix Wilson
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
Tuesday
10:45-12:15am
Kitchen (Judy Sanders)
Age 6-10
Saturday
10:30-12:00pm
Kitchen (Phoenix Wilson)
Edible Art —Chad Turner
June 15thAugust 1st
Sign up by June 3rd
to avoid late fees.
$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
Legos and Clay Nature! —Phil Franks
6 Week
Summer
Session
$75
$60
Birds, animals, storms, and volcanoes! Snakes and lizards of Legos and Clay!! This nature
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
10:00-11:30am
Auditorium
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.
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.
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.
Age 5 & up
Wednesday
1:00-2:30pm
Entry Room
WORMS (We’re Organic Recycling Mulchers) Ages 4 to 10
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
9am-10:30am
Studio
10:45am– 12:15pm Studio
No Classes
June 29thJuly 4th
Note: All supplies are included in Youth Classes!
$60
The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Youth & Adult Workshops
Thursday, June 25th Contemporary Paper-Making– Jane Bresser
7-9pm Adult Workshop: Ages 16 & Up
$20
This workshop offers an introduction to the papermaking process, including how to pull
sheets of paper, as well as various papermaking and artistic techniques. This workshop
includes a demonstration, viewing of Jane Bresser’s paper works, and hands-on
experimentation.
Saturday, June 27th Bonsai: Soju Trident Maple Workshop– Tim Weckman
1-5pm Adult Workshop: Ages 16 & Up
$95
Soju is a Japanese term for two bonsai trees in a single pot. The goal of this workshop is
to integrate two individual trees into a pleasing and related whole. We will be using
Trident maple trees in this exercise. Tridents are among the most favored deciduous
species for bonsai as they are strong growers, are long lived and have excellent fall color.
We will start with an introduction to Bonsai and specifically Soju concepts and spend the
majority of the class time building and perfecting our compositions.
$35
Three Mondays Wearable Silk Painting— Shari Lauter
July 6th, 13th, & 20th Adult Workshop: Ages 16 & Up
Explore the world of silk painting with Shari Lauter of ShariSilks! Create memorable and
1-3pm beautiful wearable art. In this workshop, participants will learn basic silk painting
techniques, including dry brush and wet brush styles, by creating three silk pieces.
$50
Four Tuesdays Absolute Beginner Drawing— Nancy Pugliano
th Adult Workshop: Ages 16 & Up
July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28
Even you can learn to draw! This fun workshop is for those who have a strong interest in
7-8:30pm drawing but little or no formal training. Improve your drawing skills and confidence as
you learn to see like an artist.
Thursday, July 9th Hypertufa Garden Art— Jane Bresser
7-9pm Adult Workshop: Ages 16 & Up
$25
Create a unique and rustic but durable garden container with this mixture of cement,
perlite, and peat moss that produces a product similar to old English stone feeding
troughs. All supplies and molds provided. This process is very messy so wear old clothes.
Wednesday, July 15th From Farm to Garden to Camera— Kate Cunningham
10am-12pm Youth Workshop: Ages 9 & Up
$15
Calling all young entrepreneurs! How do advertisements make food look so yummy? For
this one-day workshop we will focus on the art of photographing food. We will explore
camera techniques such as lighting, angle, and depth-of-field to make your photographs
look good enough to eat. We will also investigate some tricks of the trade employed to
help food jump of the page and into your mouth.
Three Wednesdays Summertime Soap-Making —Josie Watson
$45
th
nd
th
July 15 , 22 , 29 Adult Workshop (Ages 16 & Up)
6:30-8:30pm Soap making is a true art, and a science! We'll learn the science behind natural soap
making and invoke our inner artists as we blend natural colors and scents for handcrafted soap bars. Lavender soap with moisturizing olive oil? A cleansing lemongrass
with exfoliating oatmeal? Our homemade soap recipe contains all natural ingredients,
makes a lovely gift and is wonderful for those of us with sensitive skin. (Class fee includes
all materials; participants will take home 9-10 bars of soap at end of workshop series).
The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Youth & Adult Workshops, Cont’d
Three Fridays Japanese Ink Greeting Cards– Beth Schott
$45
July 10th, 17th & 24th Adult Workshop (Advanced)
1-3pm Students will learn to create unique illustrated greeting cards with the media of ink.
Experiment with walnut and vermillion inks as you learn special techniques- such as
designing and creating your own Hanko stamp. Hanko stamps are traditionally used in
Japan as a special official signature, carved out of soap stone.
Two Saturdays Fabric Fusion– Beth Schott
$30
July 18th & 25th Teen & Adult Workshop: Ages 13 & Up
1-3pm If you love to work with textiles, this will be unusually fun for you. We will start with a
base of unbleached muslin and then add many different layers of textures will all kinds of
mediums. The end result can be used for book covers or even sewn together to create
whatever you like; your fabric will be one of a kind.
Thursday, July 23rd Dapped Penny Bracelets— Heather Cosgrave
6:30-8:30pm Teen & Adult Workshop: Ages 13 & Up
$25
Pennies can be a fun and stylish way to commemorate special events! Pick out pennies
with years representing a date to remember. We will be drilling, dapping, and connecting
pennies to create a unique bracelet.
Saturday, August 8th Canning— Josie Watson
10am-1pm Family Workshop: Ages 12 & Up
$7/person
We’re teaming up with the Covington Farmer’s Market for this “farm to table” canning
workshop. Ever wondered how to preserve all of those beautiful and delicious summer
vegetables & fruits? Josie Watson will lead participants on a walk to the farmer’s market
to pick out produce, followed by a hands-on canning lesson, & market-made lunch!
Thursday, August 13th Safety Pin Necklace— Heather Cosgrave
6:30-8:30pm Teen & Adult Workshop: Ages 13 & Up
$25
Create fun, edgy, & stylish jewelry using safety pins and beads! Using simple materials,
you'll make a stunning statement necklace or cuff bracelet that’ll amaze your friends.
Monday, August 17th Wild Art!— Cincinnati Zoo
10-11:30am Youth Workshop: Ages 6 & Up
$5
Sketch a skink, paint a parrot, line-draw a lizard! Baker Hunt is collaborating with
the Cincinnati Zoo for an exciting not-so "still life" workshop. Through close
examination and tactile encounters you will create Wild Art at Baker Hunt with
visiting Zoo animals as your subjects. Discover how wildly creative you are!
All supplies included for Baker Hunt workshops!
For easiest registration go to www.bakerhunt.org
Workshops have limited enrollment. Enroll by June 3rd to avoid late fee.
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
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
7:00-9:00pm
Round Room
Digital Photography...Using DSLR Cameras— Kate Cunningham
$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
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
Wednesday
10:00am– 12:00pm 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
NEW! Figurative Oil Painting (4 weeks) — Nicole Trimble
$60
Learn how to paint the human figure from both life and photographs in this introduction
to figurative oil painting. The class will focus on capturing accurate proportions and facial
features, color mixing of skin tones and hair, and techniques for painting a self-portrait
from direct observation. Experience encouraged. Dates: August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th.
Tuesdays in August
1:00-3:00pm
Studio
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
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
All
Adult
Classes
Age 16 + Up
The Baker Hunt
Art & Cultural Center
859-431-0020
www.bakerhunt.org
Pastels (6 weeks)—Ken Buck
$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
Summer Session Class Schedule
Adult Classes—8 weeks: June 15th—August 14th
(No classes June 29th through July 4)
Note: Adult students are responsible for providing their own supplies for
classes. Supply lists are available online at www.bakerhunt.org
$100
Explore various artistic mediums while working to define your unique artistic voice and style
in this fun class! We will focuses on everyone’s personal talents and fine tune them while
incorporating new materials into their style. There will be opportunities for class critiques
and projects will be tailored towards each person’s interests and talents. Come explore
college, painting, sculpting, and drawing in this safe and creative environment.
Tuesday
7:00-9:00pm
Studio
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
Rosemary Topie & Deb Pille
Creative Writing—Ellen Deaton
$100
POETRY, SHORT STORIES, NOVELS. Learn to creatively write in a rich atmosphere of
literature, discussions and writing. Fun in-class assignments are easy and can be read out
loud for critiquing if that is your desire. Skills taught can be applied to most kinds of
writing. Be part of a dynamic group of people whose love of the written word will make you
feel you are in the right place.
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
6:00-7:15pm
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
6:00– 7:15pm
Auditorium
Mixed Media/Lifestyle
NEW! Mixed Media — Chad Turner
The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
620 Greenup Street
Covington, KY 41011
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Sunday, May 31st: 1-3pm - Adult Student Art Show
Monday, June 15th– Summer Session Begins
Registration: Early Registration is suggested. Register by June 3rd to avoid late fees.
Classes have limited enrollment.
No cash refund 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 859-431-0020