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Columbia Art Center is not only a place to exhibit, but a place to discover your artistic talents within. — Eileen, Exhibiting Artist
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CONTENTS
Exhibitions .....................................................4 Gallery Tours ..................................................4 Salon Series with Little Patuxent Review ......5 Gallery Shop ...................................................6 Office Art Rescue............................................7 Paint Night .....................................................7 Paint Night For Couples.................................7 Art Parties Youth and Teens ..........................8 Paint Night Parties.........................................9 School’s Out ..................................................10 Free Family Art Frenzy................................11 Artful Fun House .........................................11 Parent/Child & Preschool Classes...................11 Mommy & Me Art Play.................................11 Homeschool....................................................12 Youth & Teen Classes................................13-16 Youth Artistic Master Certificate .................13 Painting Exploration....................................13 Paint Like Pop Artists For Youth.................13 Kids and Clay ...............................................13 Drawing for Youth ......................................13 Comic Workshop...........................................14 Manga Studio Pro.........................................14 Eco-Friendly Puppet Power..........................14
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Paint Like Pop Artists for Tweens, Teens.....14 Painting By Design ......................................14 Graffiti .........................................................14 Portfolios for Tweens, Teens.........................15 Drawing for Tweens, Teens .........................16 Teen Wheel Throwing...................................16 Adult Classes & Workshops ...................17-26 Calligraphy...................................................17 Ceramics...................................................17-19 Crafts ............................................................19 Digital Arts and Photography .....................21 Drawing and Painting..................................22 Fiber..............................................................23 Floral Design ................................................24 Fused Glass...................................................24 Jewelry .........................................................26 Mosaics .........................................................26 Registration......................................................27 Class Policies .....................................................29 Inclement Weather Policy, Discounts, Supplies, Cancellations & Tuition Refunds Rental Rates .....................................................30
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MISSION STATEMENT Columbia Art Center is dedicated to providing artistic experiences in the visual arts for all ages and interest levels and to connecting with
local arts organizations and community businesses to create diverse opportunities. OVERVIEW Columbia Art Center offers year-round art classes, rotating gallery
exhibitions, a gift shop, summer art camp for children, art parties, studio rentals, a
Japanese Garden, art and life enhancement lectures and more! Columbia Art Center is part of Columbia Association’s Community Services Division and has been part
of Columbia Association for 29 years. It has been a functioning arts school for more than 30 years and was formerly known as the Antioch Visual Arts College.
LOCATION Columbia Art Center is located in the Long Reach Village Center (next to Stonehouse Community Center), just minutes from Route 175 and Tamar Drive. CONTACT INFO 6100 Foreland Garth • Columbia, MD • 21045 Telephone • 410-730-0075 Fax • 410-997-2902 Website • ColumbiaArtCenter.org EMAIL
Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org Liz.Henzey@ColumbiaAssociation.org Trudy Babchak, Assistant Director • Trudy.Babchak@ColumbiaAssociation.org General Information • Liz Henzey, Director •
HOURS
Monday-Thursday • 9:30am-9pm Friday • 9:30am-5pm* Saturday • 9am-5pm Sunday • 11am-5pm *Friday hours (5-9pm) are contingent upon special events and rentals.
STAFF
Liz Henzey • Director Trudy Babchak • Assistant Director
FRONT DESK FACILITATORS Liron Fisch • Barbara Herschman • Donna Lonegro Annette Morgan • Hira Ovais • Emily Yeagley
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ColumbiaArtCenter.org for Columbia Art Center teacher biographies.
Christina McCleary • Ceramics Studio Manager Megan Trail • Ceramics Studio Assistant Nancy McIntosh • Kiln Technician Jann Tamburello • Glaze Lab Manager Monica Herber • Daytime and Youth Program Coordinatorr Manique Buckmon • Youth Programs Curriculum Assistant
COVER PHOTO by Rich Riggins
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WiNTER EXHIBITIONS& GALLERY TOURS
➤ January
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➤ March
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Main and Window Galleries
Main Gallery
The Creativity Challenge: Working with Limitations
Curated by Roslyn Logsdon
Howard County Public School System Partnership Show
This exhibition showcases works created by students who were given a unique challenge that required them to work within a set of constraints while still being open and responsive to a unique and personal solution.
Hooked Images Invitational show featuring a variety of rug-hooked creations by local and national fiber artists! Window Gallery
Kathy Dawalt Paintings: Imagined People and Places Reception for both shows: Sunday, Mar. 6, 2-4pm
Reception: Thursday, Jan.14, 5-6:30pm ➤ March ➤ February
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Main and Window Galleries
Beyond the Blues: African American Music and Culture In partnership with the Columbia Festival of the Arts, this invitational theme exhibition showcases a variety of works inspired by or reflecting African American music and culture. Columbia Festival Ticketed Event: $15 Art Preview and Concert with Blues Guitarist Samuel James. Visit ColumbiaFestival.org Saturday, Feb. 6: Art Preview 6-7pm, Concert 7-8:30pm Columbia Art Center Free Artist Reception: Friday, Feb.12, 6-8pm
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29-April 3
Window and Studio1 Galleries
Blooming Artists Youth Exhibit Show features a variety of thematic art projects created by youth and teen students during the winter session of classes. Reception: Saturday, Apr. 2, 1-2pm
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Off the Beaten Path Gallery Tour Join tour facilitator Roberta Greenstein this coming spring for Columbia Art Center’s newly formatted field trip series. It will kick off in April with new venues and a new format! Details are forthcoming.
SALON SERIES Sponsored by Columbia Art Center and Little Patuxent Review
FREE monthly presentations by area artists, poets, actors, musicians, and other specialists. Series includes the following presentations for Winter 2016. For complete listing, contact Columbia Art Center or visit ColumbiaArtCenter.org. Monday, Jan. 18, 7pm PATRICIA VanAMBURG: PULLING ARIADNE’S THREAD In this discussion of myth, explore a world of ancient images and symbols with Patricia VanAmburg, guest editor of the current Little Patuxent Review’s myth issue. Patricia teaches literature and creative writing at Howard Community College.
Monday, Feb. 22, 7pm BLUES REPERTOIRE: DENEE BARR Sit back and enjoy the wonderful singing voice of local talent Denee Barr as she presents a Blues Repertoire of fabulous songs by Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne and Judy Garland.
Monday, Mar. 21, 7pm CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE TO BOLLYWOOD: JAYA MATHUR Bollywood dance has made its mark on the world stage. This fast-paced, expressive form of dance has its origins in classical Indian dance and pulls from folk and western styles of dance too. Enjoy a discussion and demonstration of Bollywood dance and one form of classical dance. Audience participation is most welcome!
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Columbia Art Center
GALLERY SHOP The Gallery Shop sells a variety of handcrafted and affordable art created by instructors and students. The Gallery Shop’s selection of art is ideal for gift giving, home collections and practical use and includes pottery, jewelry, fiber, paintings, photographs, glass, cards and more!
Gallery Shop Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30am-9pm, Friday 9:30am-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm
Columbia Art Center
RENTALS
Columbia Art Center rentals are available in our art galleries, studio rooms and Japanese garden. Enjoy a unique setting filled with original
art for your next event. Art displays change regularly. Our rooms accommodate bridal and baby showers, corporate meetings, art and craft group meetings, lectures, art project rentals, birthday parties and celebrations of all sorts, even small weddings. Columbia Art Center provides tables and chairs. Room setup and take down are responsibility of renter. Please allow set-up and take-down time in your rental timeframe. For an additional fee, Columbia Art Center can set up room. Catering is not provided by Columbia Art Center. Please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org for more information or to reserve your rental. See rental rates listed on page 27.
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P N i A t ing OFFICE ART RESCUE
PAINT NIGHTS
PAINT NIGHT with Alina Poroshina For ages 16 and up (Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian attend.) Enjoy a Friday evening of fun and art with your friends. Feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages! Visit ColumbiaArtCenter.org for images of past projects. Friday, Jan. 15, 6:30-8:30pm: Tree of Wonder (1 session) or Friday, Feb. 19, 6:30-8:30pm: Blessing Mudra (1 session) or Friday, Mar. 18, 6:30-8:30pm: Spring Blossoms (1 session) $30 for both residents and nonresidents PAINT NIGHT FOR COUPLES with Alina Poroshina For ages 21 and up. Enjoy a unique date night with other creative-minded couples! Explore each other’s artistic ability as you work side-by-side on a painting that can be hung in your home upon completion! Feel free to bring your own refreshments. Visit Columbia Art Center’s website for images of couples’ paint night projects at ColumbiaArtCenter.org. Friday, Jan. 8, 6:30-8:30pm: Urban Starry Night (1 session) or Sunday, Feb. 14, 6-8:30pm: Sunset on Safari (1 session) or Friday, Mar. 11, 6:30-8:30pm: Tranquil Lake (1 session) $45 per couple for both residents and nonresidents; $35 per couple for Valentine’s Day Paint Night
Columbia Art Center is the ideal venue for companies to hold fun, team-building painting activities in a relaxing atmosphere. These art workshops can be held seven days a week, based on availability. Columbia Art Center provides the canvas, easel, brushes, paints and smocks/aprons for your entire team. You’re welcome to bring refreshments or catering for your event. For more details and prices, call 410-730-0074 or email Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org
Types of Team Building Painting Activities Offered: Individual Paintings: Everyone in the class paints and personalizes their own painting with the help of the instructor’s step-by-step instructions. One-Step, Two-Step Painting: Paint one step, then move to a different seat to continue on to the next step. Collaborative Painting: Everyone in the group contributes to a large, three foot by four foot painting. One collaborative painting is recommended for every 10 painters at the event. These are great to hang on the office wall after the event for use as a conversation piece. Mystery Masterpiece: Our instructor takes you through the painting process step by step. The fun twist with this project is that no one knows what the painting will look like until it is completed!
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PARTiES
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Each party can be tailored for birthdays, graduations, report card celebrations, family parties or any occasion! Parties include invitations, cake, food and beverage, colorful paper products, party-themed activities, two party attendants, art instruction, set up and clean up. Early reservations are recommended. Parties are available Friday 5-7pm, Saturday/Sunday 12-2pm or 2:30-4:30pm. For pricing or more information on these parties or art parties for adults, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/ArtParty or call Kristin Miles,
Birthday Party Coordinator at 410-715-3169 or email: Kristin.Miles@ColumbiaAassociation.org
THAT INSPIRE! NEW PARTIES Paint and Palette Ages 5+ Have a blast with your friends as you fill your canvas with images in the unique style of a famous painter. Choose the dynamic swirling style of Van Gogh or the brightly colored pop art style of Andy Warhol to create your own fabulous painting. Minecraft Madness Ages 5+ Are you a Minecraft fan? Do you want everyone to know it? At this party, you can learn how to draw your favorite 3-D friendly or unfriendly creature and put it on a T-shirt! Make your own party world and create a real life game sword.
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CLASSIC PARTIES Fairy Dust and Dragon Wings Ages 5+ Explore fairy tales and myths during an artistic escape to another world! Create a carnival mask, costume wings or a fairy tale sketchbook. Paints, Paws and Claws Ages 5+ Take a journey around the globe learning about colorful animal art! Create a vibrant mask or shadow puppet and design habitat scenery for your party animal. Wear-a-Doodle Party! Ages 5+ Make an impression with your one-of-a-kind design! Imprint your artwork on a T-shirt or cinch bag. Choose your own theme. Note: Wear-A-Doodle items are not guaranteed to be printed by the conclusion of the party. If not completed by the end of the party, they will be ready for pickup in two days.
Graffiti Artist for the Day Ages 10-17 You and your friends will experience the thrill of mastering basic drawing and painting skills. Choose a style: classic bubble, cartoon or stencil to design your own board or T-shirt.
JEWELRY PARTIES Crazy Beaded Charms Ages 10-17 Join the latest craze in beading with new two-hole beads called Super Duos. The color combos are endless and you can make as many one-of-a-kind charms as time allows. Super Duos Bead Bracelet Ages 12-17 Be a trendsetter and create a stylish Super Duos beaded bracelet. Learn bead weaving by stitching these new beads and seed beads together. Elegant to Expressive Pearl Bracelet Ages 10-17 Your friends will rave about your new neon weave bracelet! Design an elegant or funky accessory after learning quick and simple techniques that combine round beads, pearls and/or seed beads.
PAINT NIGHT PARTIES
Ages 16 + Create your own paint night party for you and your friends — pick a personal and meaningful design! Great for birthdays or bridal events. Participants take home their creations. Art instruction typically runs two hours, plus one hour for set up, refreshments and clean up. Early reservations are recommended. To schedule your party, please call Columbia Art Center or visit ColumbiaArtCenter.org. Party Includes: Two hours of art instruction All materials and supplies used for the project(s) Use of private studio space for up to three hours
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School’s Out,Youth: Visiting Artist Spring Break Extravaganza for grades 5-8 Columbia Art Center is pleased to invite students ages 11-13 to participate in its Visiting Artist Series. The series is designed to encourage young artists to improve their technical skills while acquiring a sense of personal expression. The program provides chance for students to connect with community artists and to cultivate a passion for the arts. Guest instructors will discuss their personal art and creative process while teaching a challenging workshop. NEW! Save $25 when registering for five or more Visiting Artist sessions — $25 for five Visiting Artists/ School’s Out sessions when purchased together! Monday, Mar. 28 Alina Poroshina The Hobbit’s Magical Treasure Chest
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School’s Out Program for grades 1-8
When Howard County public schools are out, come to Columbia Art Center for an amazing day of creative fun and go home with cool art projects! Bring a friend and make new friends! Bring a lunch and enjoy a fun day of art! Children will be served a snack and beverage after 3:30pm. The program lessons will be available to view a month before each date. Registration is open until the day before the School’s Out date. NEW! Save $25 when registering for five or more School’s Out sessions ($225 for five sessions when purchased together.) School’s Out Winter 2016 Program dates:
Celebrating America Monday, Jan.18: Historical American Super Hero Puppets Friday, Feb. 5: America the Beautiful — Geographical Guitars and Abstract Landscapes
Tuesday, Mar. 29 Cassandra Welker Whimsical Willy Wonka Landscape Painting
Monday, Feb. 8: Pop Art — Foodie Sculpture and Ecocycle Diversity Collaboration Monday, Feb.15: Choose Civility Monster and Critter Posters
Wednesday, Mar. 30 Alina Poroshina Alice in Wonderland Altered Art Assemblage
Spring Break Art Festivities: March 28-April 1
Thursday, Mar. 31 Liron Fisch llustrated Fairy Tales Friday, Apr. 1 Korey Rosenbaum Jean Francois Glabik Character Sculptures
Once Upon a Time: Discovering the Magical World of Art and Literature Monday, Mar. 28: Gulliver’s Travels — Storybook Theater, Interactive Travel Map Project Tuesday, Mar. 29: Willy Wonka — Candy Inspired Landscape Painting, Candy Factory Pop-Up Wednesday, Mar. 30: Wild Things — Brown Bag Sculpted Character Masks, Scenic Papercut Shadow Boxes Thursday, Mar. 31: How to Train Your Dragon — Upcycled Cardboard Dragon Shields Friday, Apr. 1: Dr. Seuss — Whimsical Paper Mache Plants, Upcycled Cardboard Sketch Journals
Full Day: 7:30am-5:30pm, $50 per child (drop-off begins at 7:30am; art activities begin at 9am) To register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org.
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PARENT/ CHILD &
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MOMMY AND ME ART PLAY For adult and child ages 2-5 with Laura Easter Drop-in format returns! Together parents and toddlers will explore colors, shapes and textures using various age-appropriate tools and art supplies. Each class explores a new theme and experience for your child. Learn to mix colors make new colors with various paint combinations and create fun art projects with textures. Each class will include a short story time to give children the opportunity to learn how their masterpieces connect to the real world. Program is offered on the following Sundays, 12:30-2pm. Sunday, Jan. 24: Dynamite Dinosaurs Sunday, Feb. 21: Love Bugs Sunday, Mar. 20: Trains, Planes and Automobiles Sunday, Apr. 17: Spring Animals $15 adult & child residents/ $25 adult & child nonresidents Each additional child is $10.
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Enjoy a free, family friendly art afternoon on the second Sunday of each month! Experiment with mixed media and have a blast creating your own inspired creations. All ages welcome! Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a guardian. Sunday, Jan. 10 • 1-3pm Pop-up Gingerbread Houses (1 session) Sunday, Feb. 14 • 1-3pm Mosaic Hearts (1 session) Sunday, Mar. 13 • 1-3pm Tin Can Garden Creatures (1 session) Sunday, Apr. 10 • 1-3pm Paper Lanterns (1 session)
SPRING ARTFUL FUN HOUSE For all ages! Welcome spring with this free artful adventure! Explore a variety of inventive activities and workshops to inspire and grow your appreciation for the creative process. Enjoy face painting, clay play, group art making and much more. Youth, teen and adults are welcome to participate. Saturday Apr. 2 • 10am-2pm
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TEACH
HOMESCHOOL ART THROUGH THE CURRICULUM FOR HOMESCHOOLERS For ages 5-8 With Emily Yeagley Designed for individuals and groups! Learn about general subjects through a visual lens and hands-on art exploration. This art integration class will allow you to develop artistic skills and techniques while learning age-appropriate basics in subjects such as language, mathematics, history, science and health. An in-depth exploration of individual subjects will be offered in the following sessions. Provide your child with a new way of studying a subject while they have fun creating art. Mondays, Jan. 11-Feb. 15 • 1-3pm (6 sessions) Mondays, Feb. 22-Apr. 4 • 1-3pm (6 sessions) No class 3/28 $85 residents/$95 nonresidents THE FOUNDATIONS OF ART FOR HOMESCHOOLERS For ages 9-15 With Ryan Smith and Adam Goode Parents and siblings are welcome to stay in adjacent studio during class times. This course is designed to give homeschoolers the opportunity to discover the world of art in an active, class-like setting: they will learn the elements and principles of art as they explore different methods and media. With these necessary tools, homeschoolers will be ready to purposefully discover who they are as an artist. Mondays, Jan. 11-Feb. 15, 1-3pm (6 sessions) Mondays, Feb. 22-Apr. 4, 1-3pm (6 sessions) No class 3/28 $85 residents/$95 nonresidents
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YOUTH &TEEN CLASSES
Unless otherwise noted, supplies are included in the cost of tuition for youth classes. Because Columbia Art Center wants students to focus on the activity and not worry about getting messy, it is recommended that they wear old clothes or bring a smock for all activities. YOUTH ARTISTIC MASTER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM For ages 6-17 New! Columbia Art Center’s Youth Artistic Masters Certificate Program offers students the chance to focus on their studies as they hone their artistic abilities. Whether used as a means for creative self-expression or to prepare for further artistic endeavors, these classes and workshops will work to expand participants’ skill levels and stretch their creativity while building confidence and artistic sensibility. Who Should Take This Program: Students ages 6-17 who took or will take classes or workshops at Columbia Art Center during the Fall 2015 class session, Winter 2016 class session or Spring 2016 class session. Program Description: Students are asked to complete four classes which will enable them to receive a Level 1 Certificate which includes a free portfolio review and a 25-percent discount on a future class or workshop. Participants who complete eight classes will receive a Level 2 Certificate that includes a free portfolio review and 50-percent discount on a future class or workshop. Participants who complete 12 classes will receive a Level 3 Certificate which includes a free portfolio review and a free class. Register for free for the Youth Artistic Master Certificate Program when you sign up and pay for your first class — classes taken during the Fall 2015, Winter 2016 and Spring 2016 sessions can apply to the Certificate Program.
PAINTING EXPLORATION For ages 6-9 With Manique Buckmon Who said you can’t have fun and learn at the same time? Learn the basics of painting: explore color values, color mixing and other principles of design while learning different techniques developed by famous painters. Content adapted for returning students. Supply list will be provided at the time of registration. Wednesdays, Jan. 27-Mar. 2, 5:30-7pm (6 sessions) $85 residents/$95 nonresidents PAINT LIKE POP ARTISTS: KEITH HARING AND ANDY WARHOL For ages 6-9 With Manique Buckmon New! Study the bold and vibrant works of Haring’s graffiti-like paintings seen on the subways and city walls of New York City! Explore Haring’s drawing and painting techniques that reveal simple and playful forms and carry positive messages about community, peace and equality. Examine Warhol’s popular paintings of everyday objects in America and his use of simple shapes and primary colors. Supply list will be provided at the time of registration. Wednesdays, Mar. 9-Apr. 20, 5:30-7pm (6 sessions) No class 3/30 $85 residents/$95 nonresidents KIDS AND CLAY For ages 6-11 With Megan Trail For youth at any level of clay experience. In a fun and relaxing atmosphere, learn fun, basic techniques of handbuilding (coil, pinch, slab) to express individuality and creativity. Projects will be colorful and creative — relating to the seasons, literature, music and more. Saturdays, Jan. 16-Mar. 5, 9:30-11am (8 sessions) $100 residents/$110 nonresidents DRAWING SERIES 101: DRAWING BASICS For Ages 5-8 With Alina Poroshina New! Children discover the world of texture, line, shape and color as they create original artwork. Drawing skills will be developed through a series of exercises and projects. Each term expands the artistic horizon of the children, whether they are new to art or repeating the class. Saturdays, Jan. 30-Mar. 5, 9:30-11am (6 sessions) $75 residents/$85 nonresidents
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DRAWING SERIES 102: ALL DRAWING MEDIUM For ages 9-12 With Alina Poroshina Continuing students are encouraged in this class! Children love to draw and they do so freely and with great joy. Preadolescents reach a point where they want to achieve new levels of realism in their work. To do this, they must learn to see with an artist’s eye. This course introduces methods to help reach their goals in a fun and productive way! They will concentrate on a variety of drawing types: still life, landscape and portraiture, while working with a diverse spectrum of media like graphite, charcoal, chalk pastels and color pencil. Each term expands the artistic horizon of the children, whether they are new to art or repeating the class. Thursdays, Jan. 28-Mar. 3, 5:30-7pm (6 sessions) $75 residents/$85 nonresidents COMIC WORKSHOP FOR TWEENS AND TEENS For ages 9-14 With Adam Goode Create amazing comics! Learn character development skills by brainstorming character traits, symbols, powers and motivations. Character sheets, sequential art (graphic novel, manga, or animation keyframes) and story development will be explored. Wednesdays, Jan. 27-Mar. 2, 4:30-6:30pm (6 sessions) $90 residents/$100 nonresidents LAYING OUT COMICS WITH MANGA STUDIO PRO For ages 9-14 With Adam Goode Learn how to take your brilliant idea from sketch to screen with Manga Studio Pro. You will learn how to develop a script, scan sketches into workable images, and then place them into panels complete with text boxes and dialogue. You will leave this class with a completed printable project. Supply list will be provided at the time of registration. Wednesdays, Mar. 9-Apr. 20, 4:30-6:30pm (6 sessions) No class 3/30 $90 residents/$100 nonresidents
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ECO-FRIENDLY PUPPET POWER For ages 12-17 With Adam Goode New! This fun, participatory and collaborative workshop allows you to create your own puppet and bring a character to life! Using a combination of basic hand puppet techniques, papier mache and found objects, have fun creating robots, monsters and heroes. Supplies included in class fee. Saturdays, Feb. 13-Mar. 19, 10am-noon (6 sessions) $100 resident/$110 nonresidents PAINT LIKE POP ARTISTS: ANDY WARHOL AND ROY LICHTENSTEIN For ages 10-14 With Kate Cavanaugh In this class, students will learn about Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, two pop artists that brought advertising to the world of fine art. Create graphic images inspired by media, comics and our own lives. Supply list will be provided at the time of registration. Mondays, Jan. 25-Feb. 29, 5-7pm (6 sessions) $85 residents/$95 nonresidents PAINTING BY DESIGN For ages 10-14 With Kate Cavanaugh Expand your understanding of color theory and how to choose subjects for paintings from photographs. As a group, you will work on one painting together, exploring various ways to begin a composition. You will then choose your own subject matter for a painting. Supply list will be provided at the time of registration. Mondays, Mar. 14-Apr. 25, 5-7pm (6 sessions) No class 3/28 $85 residents/$95 nonresidents GR@FF!T! W%RK$H%P For ages 10-17 With Fidel Carey-Realmo Be artistically spontaneous and learn how to tap into your creative talents using spray paint, found objects and other materials! Tag a piece of furniture or an object. You will make individual as well as group pieces. No experience necessary; pizza lunch included. Saturday, Apr. 9, 10am-3pm (1 session) $65 residents/$75 nonresidents
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TWEENS &TEENS
For grades 8-12 with Alina Poroshina
These workshops are designed for beginner and intermediate level drawing students. Improve your observational drawing skills by creating dynamic works to add to your portfolio. Enjoy pizza and meet other students passionate about art. Fun is guaranteed! Small supply list will be provided at the time of registration.
$35 EACH WORKSHOP OR SIGN UP FOR ALL THREE WORKSHOPS FOR $85 OBSERVATIONAL ART FROM LEONARDO DA VINCI Explore techniques for drawing authentic dissections of ordinary objects such as fruit, leaves, insects, ears, lips and human heads using various angles. Saturday, Jan. 30, 11:30am-2pm (1 session)
DRAPE AND TEXTURE: GRAPHITE DRAWING Focus on dramatic twists and falls of fabric, rope, crumpled paper, feather, fur and more using graphite and the reductive drawing technique and charcoal. Saturday, Feb. 27, 11:30am-2pm (1 session)
TEXTURE AND MOVEMENT: CHARCOAL DRAWING WORKSHOP Focus on the study of water, fire, smooth and rough textures like stones, cloth, plant life and eggs. Explore the reductive drawing technique to sculpt form by pulling and shaping away from the darkness of the charcoal-tinted paper to create the feeling of texture and movement. Saturday, Mar. 19, 11:30am-2pm (1 session)
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DRAWING SERIES 201: DRAWING FROM OBSERVATION For ages 11-14 With Liron Fisch Build your portfolio! Learn technical drawing skills to assist you in observational drawing. Foundations such as light, shadow, line and composition will be the focus of the class and drawings will be developed by carefully observing still life subject matters under light sources. You will use various charcoals in this class and be provided with a supply list at the time of registration. Mondays, Feb. 1-Mar. 7, 5-7pm (6 sessions) $85 residents/$95 nonresidents DRAWING SERIES 202: DRAWING FROM OBSERVATION WITH COLOR For ages 11-14 With Liron Fisch Continue building your portfolio as you develop your drawing skills! Learn the basics of the color wheel and how to use certain techniques with color to enhance your drawings. You will be using soft pastels and oil pastels in this class. Supply list will be provided at the time of registration. Mondays, Mar. 14-Apr. 25, 5-7pm (6 sessions) No class 3/28 $85 residents/$95 nonresidents DRAWING SERIES 301: EXTREMITIES AND PORTRAITS For ages 12-17 With Alina Poroshina You will be guided through creating anatomically correct, realistic depictions of hands, feet and the face. Gain an understanding of proportions and foreshortening and become comfortable rendering using graphite, water soluble graphite, and charcoal on heavyweight paper. Learn skills for drawing accuracy and explore modern techniques that focus on expressiveness. Wednesdays, Jan. 27-Mar. 2, 6-8pm (6 sessions) $100 residents/$110 nonresidents (includes model fee) DRAWING SERIES 302: CREATING CHARACTER THROUGH FIGURE DRAWING For ages 12-17 With Alina Poroshina Explore techniques for drawing the figure with elements of theatrical costuming. Enjoy drawing from live models who will be exhibiting character traits in various costumes. Learn to render the human face and form in charcoal, pencil and ink. You will also learn techniques in gesture, proportion, volume, and foreshortening. Wednesdays, Mar. 9-Apr. 20 6-8pm (6 sessions) No class 3/30 $100 residents/$110 nonresidents (includes model fee)
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TEEN WHEEL THROWING For ages 12-17 With Joe Vitek For both beginners and those with some clay experience! This class is designed for students who wish to learn the fundamental skills involved with making pottery on the wheel. All the basics from clay preparation, throwing techniques, and glazing will be taught, as well as opportunities for some hand-building. Learn how to make vases, mugs, bowls, plates, and other forms according to ability and desire. Clay, glazes, use of tools and firings are included in tuition. Thursdays, Jan. 14-Mar. 3, 4-6pm (8 sessions) $120 residents/$130 nonresidents
THE ART OF FASHION, MODELING AND MAGAZINE PUBLISHING For ages 11-17 With Dr. Marlene Jackson New! This workshop is designed to empower aspiring writers, editors, photographers, illustrators, graphic artists, models, fashion designers, makeup artists and hair stylists! Through fun and educational projects, learn how to creatively write, edit, graphically design, layout and produce a fashion, beauty and lifestyle publication. You will come away from the workshop with a self-published group fashion magazine and also have an opportunity to participate in a magazine acknowledgement and signing during a locally sponsored fashion show event in April 2016. For more details, please call Columbia Art Center. Saturdays, Mar. 12-Apr. 21, 12:30-2:30pm (6 sessions) No class 3/26 $85 residents/$95 nonresidents
Classes for
ADULTS Ages 17and Older CALLIGRAPHY CALLIGRAPHY SAMPLING WORKSHOP With Sandy Olson New! Have you ever wanted to try your hand at calligraphy? This sampling workshop is for you! Learn various lettering techniques while watching demonstrations by recognized calligraphy artist Sandy Olson. Try several fun, hands-on exercises. All supplies provided. Bring a friend and enjoy a fun morning art activity together! Saturday, Feb. 20, 10-11:30am (1 session) $25residents/$35 nonresidents INTRODUCTION/CONTINUING CALLIGRAPHY With Sandy Olson Beginning and continuing students welcome! Learn broad pen lettering to create Bookhand and Foundational basic minuscule and capitals. Perfect for poems, envelopes, signs and writing books! Have fun working with dip pens and black ink, as well as watercolors and gouache. A small supply list will be provided at the time of registration. Tuesdays, Mar. 1-22, 7-9pm (4 sessions) $55 residents/$65 nonresidents
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CERAMICS NOTE: All winter 2016 enrolled ceramics students can use open studio to practice their skills for free. Free open studio is available when classes are not in session. See listing of available open studio hours posted in the Ceramics Studio. Ceramic classes include use of studio equipment, all bisque firings, glazes and glaze firings for up to 20-25 medium-sized pieces (approximately 200 cubic inches each) per session, e.g., 25 pieces for a 10 week session, 20 pieces for an 8 week session, etc. Students who wish to produce an excess of 25 medium pieces each session will be charged an additional firing fee per cubic inch. Individual tools and clay are not included. Please, no production work.
CERAMIC WORKSHOPS GIVE IT A SPIN For ages 16 and up With Joe Vitek Have you always wanted to try your hand at the potter’s wheel? Then this wheel-throwing workshop is for you! Learn methods for centering clay and throwing bowl and cylinder forms. Enjoy learning how to decorate finished pieces using commercial underglazes. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for the drying and firing of finished work. This workshop provides a great way to spend an afternoon with your friends. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1-4pm (1 session) $40 residents/$50 nonresidents or Monday, Jan. 11, 6-9pm (1 session) $40 residents/$50 nonresidents GIRLS NIGHT OUT: SLAB HAPPY For ages 21 and up With Janice Crum Learn the basic methods of slab handbuilding with clay to construct unique decorative projects such as jewelry and candle holders. Projects will then be stamped, carved and painted with colorful underglazes. This workshop provides a great way to spend a Friday evening with your friends. Feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages. Please allow two weeks for the drying and firing of finished work. Friday, Mar. 11, 6:30-9pm (1 session) $40 residents/$50 nonresidents or Friday, Mar. 18, 6:30-9pm (1 session) $40 residents/$50 nonresidents
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DINNERWARE: HANDBUILT FUNCTIONAL POTTERY With Christina McCleary All levels of clay experience welcome. Explore handbuilding techniques to create traditional dinnerware. Projects will focus on dinner and luncheon plates, soup and cereal bowls and cups and mugs. Serving accessories such as pitchers, serving spoons and casseroles will also be covered. Use paper and foam templates, bisque molds, stamps, underglazes and slips to create a personalized dinnerware set for four. With the use of low-fire earthenware clay you will discover a world of bright colors, surface decorations and forms unique to the low fire process and materials. Tuesdays, Jan. 19-Mar. 22, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions) $210 residents/$220 nonresidents OBJECTS & ACCESSORIES: UNIQUE DECOR PROJECTS With Janice Crum New! For beginner students and those with some clay experience. Create a series of decorative objects perfect for gift-giving or home improvement with a variety of handbuilding techniques coupled with the use of underglazes and post firing effects. This class will cover jewelry making, wall decor, table settings, ornaments and more. Thursdays, Jan. 14-Feb. 4, 6:30-9pm (4 sessions) $100 residents/$110 nonresidents LOW-FIRE: EXPLORATIONS IN TERRA COTTA with Christina McCleary In this intermediate/advanced level low-fire class, you will learn coil, pinch, slab and handbuilding techniques while gaining both ability and personal style in working with clay. Demonstrations of functional, figurative and abstract forms will guide you in developing individual works of art using low-fire techniques. Assignments will include plates, goblets, figurines, compound extruded forms, birdhouses, beads and tiles. Saturdays, Feb. 20-Mar. 19, 11:30am-2pm (5 sessions) $120 residents/$130 nonresidents
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CERAMIC CLASSES INTRODUCTION TO THE WHEEL: LEARNING TO LOVE CLAY For beginners and those with some clay experience. Learn the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. Wedge and center clay and learn how to turn basic thrown forms into beautiful vases, cups and bowls. Simple glazing and decorating techniques are also introduced. Supplies are available for purchase on the first day of class. Evening class with Donna Lansman Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 15, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions) $285 residents/$295 nonresidents Daytime class with Nancy McIntosh Thursdays, Jan. 14-Mar. 17, 10am-12:30pm (10 sessions) $285 residents/$295 nonresidents INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED WHEEL With Joe Vitek Expand and strengthen your throwing skills while developing your own personal style in clay. Basic shapes will be transformed into more complex forms. Sophisticated surface decoration will be explored using advanced glazing techniques, oxide and wax design elements and simple brushwork with slips. Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 15, 10am-12:30pm (10 sessions) $285 residents/$295 nonresidents BEYOND THE BASICS IN WHEEL-THROWING With Jann Tamburello This class will push you beyond your current proficiency level and comfort zone. Practice and hone your skills and gain a greater confidence to move on to more challenging projects. Refine your techniques and explore your own voice in clay. Wednesdays, Jan. 6-Mar. 16, 10am-12:30pm (10 sessions) No class 1/27 $285 residents/$295 nonresidents ADVANCED CERAMICS With Nancy Ziegenfus McIntosh For students with intermediate handbuilding or wheel experience. Learn how to glaze and fire your works through a variety of firing techniques including reduction, pit, and sager. Handbuilding and wheel demonstrations will be given each class. Details will be posted about firings scheduled throughout the session. Participation in firings is limited to students enrolled in the class. Thursdays, Jan. 14-Mar. 17, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions) $285 residents/$295 nonresidents
HANDBUILDING/SCULPTURE: DREAMING IT INTO CLAY With Christina McCleary Learn pinch, coil, slab and handbuilding techniques. Gain both ability and personal style in clay. Demonstrations of functional, figurative and abstract forms will guide you in developing your works. You are welcome to complete class assignments or work on your own personal projects. Assignments may include plates, goblets, compound extruded forms, birdhouses, beads, tiles and much more. Explore uses of handmade stamps, found objects and alternative firing techniques to finish your works. Saturdays, Jan. 16-Feb. 13, 11:30am-2pm (5 sessions) $135 residents/$145 nonresidents HANDBUILDING/SCULPTURE SEMINAR Designed as an independent study for continuing intermediate/advanced level handbuilding and sculpture students to pursue ongoing independent projects! There will be periodic faculty critiques but no instruction. Students must be experienced with the studio equipment, clay, glaze use and cleanup processes. Prerequisite: Winter 2016 session of Handbuilding/Sculpture: Dreaming it into Clay. Feb. 14-Mar. 20 (5 weeks) $100 residents/$110 nonresidents INDEPENDENT STUDY Designed as independent studio time for advanced ceramic students to pursue personal projects during day and weekend hours when classes are not in session. There is no instruction. Students must be experienced with the studio equipment, clay and glaze use and cleanup processes. Please, no production work. Prerequisite: One Columbia Art Center intermediate level ceramics class and teacher approval. Jan. 11-Mar. 20 (10 weeks) $255 residents/$265 nonresidents
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CRAFTS JOURNALED CANVAS With Anna DeBose-Hankins Create a stunning work of art that will both inspire and speak to you each day by combining thoughts, quotes and images meaningful to you! Using alternating layers of text, transparent and opaque paints and stencils, transform a blank canvas into a beautiful art piece. Please bring toner-based black and white copies of journal pages, quotes and other words and images that have meaning to you. All other supplies are provided. Monday, Jan. 25, 10am-noon (1 session) $25 residents/$35 nonresidents UNIQUELY YOU JOURNAL With Anna DeBose-Hankins Why purchase a journal when you can easily create a beautiful one that reflects your own personal style and taste? In this workshop you will use the pamphlet stitch to create two beautiful handcrafted journals — one to keep and one to share as a gift! Monday, Feb. 1, 10am-noon (1 session) $25 residents/$35 nonresidents HAND-PAINTED METAL MIRROR With Anna DeBose-Hankins Create a beautiful hand-painted mirror, ideal for home decorating or gift-giving! Wow yourself and your guests with your one-of-a-kind art piece! You’ll be amazed at the beautiful results you can achieve using alcohol inks and metal. Monday, Mar. 14, 10am-noon (1 session) $25 resident/$35 nonresidents WINTER WOODS ONE STROKE WORKSHOP With Nancy J. Smith, Elite Level 2 OSCI Start the new year by taking an introductory class in the quick and easy One Stroke technique. Learn the basics for painting a winter forest at night on canvas with acrylic paint. No experience necessary. All skill levels are welcome. Most supplies provided. Friday, Jan. 22, 6-9pm (1 session) $30 residents/$40 nonresidents ROSEBUDS ON GLASS ONE STROKE WORKSHOP With Nancy J. Smith, Elite Level 2 OSCI Learn to paint rosebuds and leaves using the quick and easy One Stroke technique. Surround a glass vase with rosebuds using enamel paint. No experience necessary. All skill levels are welcome. Most supplies provided. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6-9pm (1 session) $30 residents/$40 nonresidents
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SPECIAL TOPIC SERIES THE ARTFUL BRUSH ON CLAY FOR POTTERS With Nancy Ziegenfus McIntosh Using sumi brushes, students will learn the art of mark-making with slips on the clay surface. Design, aesthetics and form will be discussed. Students will also explore glaze decorating and watercolor brush methods. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1-4pm (1 session) $40 residents/$50 nonresidents
THE CARVED SURFACE ON CLAY With Yoshi Fuji Designed for intermediate/advanced level students. This four-week course will focus on carving techniques used at several stages of the ceramic process. Students will work with a high-fire white clay and/or porcelain as a base for developing highly textured surfaces by using stamping, carving and erosion techniques. Students should bring wet and leather-hard pots to each class for practicing the techniques shown. Wednesdays, Feb. 3-24, 6:30-9pm (4 sessions) $100 residents/$110 nonresidents
PRETTIFY YOUR POTS: SURFACE DECORATION ON CLAY With Christina McCleary Designed for intermediate/advanced level students. This course will focus on decorative techniques used at several stages of the ceramic process. Work with a high-fire white clay body as a base for underglazes, oxides, decals, and colored slip decoration on greenware and bisque. Techniques including stamping, carving, mishima and sandpaper erosion will be explored. Students should bring wet, leatherhard and bisque pots to each class for practicing the techniques shown. Wednesdays, Mar. 16-Apr. 20, 6:30-9pm (6 sessions) $145 residents/$155 nonresidents
LEARNING HOW TO USE PLASTER MOLDS With Kyle Bauer Students will learn how to use a variety of plaster molds including hump, slump, press, and slip. Discussion on the most appropriate clays for each kind of mold will guide students in their production of forms. Instruction will also be given on how to make casting slip as well as incorporating colors into slip. Thursdays, Mar. 3-17, 6:30-9pm (3 sessions) $80 residents/$90 nonresidents
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PANSY ONE STROKE WORKSHOP With Nancy J. Smith, Elite Level 2 OSCI Learn to paint pansies using the quick and easy One Stroke technique. Paint pansies on a wood frame using acrylic paint. No experience necessary. Most supplies provided. Monday, Mar. 14, 6-9pm (1 session) $30 residents/$40 nonresidents
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DAISY ONE STROKE WORKSHOP With Nancy J. Smith, Elite Level 2 OSCI Learn to paint daisies using the quick and easy One Stroke technique. Paint daisies on a birdhouse using acrylic paint. No experience necessary. Most supplies provided. Tuesday, Apr. 12, 6-9pm (1 session) $30 residents/$40 nonresidents
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CHINA PAINTING SAMPLING WORKSHOP With Sarah Snowden China Painting is the application of overglaze paints on porcelain which is then kiln fired, bonding the paints to the porcelain. Project ideas and materials will be provided. Pieces will be fired and ready for pickup within one week following the workshop. Bring a friend and enjoy a fun morning outing together! Class is limited to six participants. Saturday, Feb. 6, 11:30am-1:30pm (1 session) $35 residents/$45 nonresidents
DIGITAL ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY GOT A DIGITAL CAMERA? NOW WHAT? With Dennis Gilbert Are you ready to move beyond snapshots using your digital camera? Through photo assignments using your digital camera or smart phone, discussions and demonstrations, explore camera operation in both manual and automatic modes and deepen your understanding of the elements of composition that make a good photograph. You will also be introduced to adjusting photo images using Adobe Photoshop Elements® software. Fridays, Feb. 5-19, 10am-noon (3 sessions) $50 residents/$60 nonresidents INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY With Dennis Gilbert Do you want your photos to have more interest and pop? Using Adobe Photoshop Elements®, this course will focus on the art and skill of image adjustment and how to organize and manage your photos for effective storage and retrieval. Composition, proper exposure and the fundamentals of a good photograph will also be reviewed. Students working with film can also take part by having their photos or negatives scanned to digital format. Fridays, Mar. 4-25, 10am-noon (4 sessions) $60 residents/$70 nonresidents
WATERCOLOR PAINTING VS. OIL PAINTING: CONCEPTS, DEMOS AND HANDS-ON
You will love this unique workshop designed for watercolor artists and oil painters alike having some experience in either media. The same subject will be demonstrated in both mediums giving the negatives and positives of each medium. Steve will discuss composition, concept and focus of the painting as they apply to both mediums. Working from a photograph, Steve will do a quick demonstration in each medium in the morning on both Saturday and Sunday. The remainder of each day you will be working on your own painting in your choice of medium. Steve Fleming is an artist who works in watercolor, acrylic and oil. He teaches for The Art League in Alexandria, Virginia, as well as workshops across the country and abroad. His goal as an artist is to be creative; his goal as a teacher is to help his students learn to interpret the world around them, not to promote the belief that the goal of art is the perfect rendering of a subject. For images of art, see Steve’s website at StevenHFleming.com. Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 20-21, 10am-4pm (2 sessions) $130 resident/$140 nonresident
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DRAWING & PAINTING SAMPLING WORKSHOPS DABBLE IN WATERCOLOR With Robert Coe Try your hand at watercolor painting in a comfortable, learning atmosphere. You will be instructed in fun, hands-on exercises, as well as have the opportunity to watch instructor demonstrations. Bring a friend for a fun and creative morning outing! All supplies included. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 6-8pm (1 session) $35 for both residents and nonresidents Note: If you take this workshop and decide to enroll in a Winter 2016 watercolor class, you will get $15 off your class tuition. DABBLE IN OIL PAINTING With Chaya Schapiro In a relaxed, learning environment, enjoy dabbling in oil painting. You will be guided in hands-on exercises, as well as watch instructor demonstrations of the medium. Bring a friend for a fun afternoon outing. All supplies included. Thursday, Jan. 14, 6:30-8:30pm (1 session) $35 for both residents and nonresidents Note: If you take this workshop and decide to enroll in a full session oil painting class, you will receive $15 off your class tuition. DABBLE IN ACRYLIC PAINT With Alina Poroshina Try your hand at acrylic painting and enjoy watching instructor demonstrations in a comfortable and supportive learning environment. You will be instructed in simple and fun hands-on exercises to give you a feel for this medium. All supplies included. Saturday, Jan. 16, 10am-noon (One session) $35 for both residents and non-residents Note: If you take this workshop and decide to enroll in a full-session acrylic painting class, you will receive $15 off your class tuition. Continued on next page
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NEW! INDEPENDENT PAINTING STUDIO Do you need an art studio? Use Columbia Art Center’s studios as your own painting/drawing space to pursue your personal projects during day, evening and on weekends when classes are not in session. No instruction will be provided. Bring your own supplies and ideas. Easels are available. Schedule of available open studio hours will be provided. Jan. 18-Mar. 27 (10 weeks) $80 resident/$90 nonresident
DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASSES INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR With Bob Coe Perfect whether you’re trying watercolor painting for the first time or to refresh your skills! Explore the basics of watercolor through observing demonstrations on a variety of skills and concepts. After each class demonstration, students will have time to work on their own paintings. Continuing students in need of a refresher course are welcome to take the class! Tuesdays, Jan. 26-Mar. 8, 7-9pm (7 sessions) $125 residents/$135 nonresidents PEN AND INK DRAWING With Carol Zika Beginners will be introduced to the use of pen strokes such as hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, contour lines and scumbling to create value and texture in ink drawings. This time-honored medium can be applied to finely detailed work, as well as to loose sketching. Continuing students will work from their own photographs or field sketches and can begin to combine ink drawings with watercolor. Bring a good quality spiral drawing pad, and size 03 Micron Pigma black pen (or an equivalent with archival, permanent ink). Saturday, Mar. 5-Apr. 2, 10am-noon (4 sessions) No class 3/26 $70 residents/$80 nonresidents INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR With Joyce Bell This class is designed for continuing watercolor students and will focus on painting less while saying more. At the same time, you will concentrate on using the principles of design to create better compositions. Wednesdays, Jan. 13-Mar. 16, 10am-noon (10 sessions) $170 residents/$180 nonresidents
BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING With Trudy Babchak Put aside those fears of oil painting and discover its charm and beauty! Learn to mix colors and apply paints. Create paintings from sources such as still lifes, landscapes, master paintings, photographs and portraits. Beginning/continuing students are welcome to take the class. Supply list will be provided at time of registration. Thursdays, Jan. 21-Mar. 24, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions) $180 residents/$190 nonresidents ACRYLIC PAINTING With Alina Poroshina New daytime offering! Using various mediums and gels, learn the characteristics and basic techniques of acrylics plus more advanced techniques for creating surfaces and glazes. Beginning/advanced level students welcome. Wednesdays, Jan. 27-Mar. 30, Noon-2:30pm (10 sessions) $180 residents/$190 nonresidents
FIBER INTRODUCTION TO KNITTING OR CROCHET With Anna Tai For beginners and beyond! You have the choice of learning either knitting or crochet in this fun basics workshop. In knitting, you will learn how to cast on, master the knit and purl stitches and how to cast off. In crochet, you will learn the chain stitch (for foundation chain), single-crochet and double-crochet stitches. A supply list will be given to you at the time of your registration. You are also welcome to reserve supplies with the instructor for a nominal fee: $8 for knitting supplies or $5 for crochet supplies. Saturday, Feb. 20, 9:30-11:30am (1 session) $25 residents/$35 nonresidents
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DRAWING & PAINTING SAMPLING WORKSHOPS SUMI-E MINI WORKSHOP With Yolanda Koh Whether you have been painting for years or have never picked up a brush, you’ll love learning this fast, easy, freehand method of painting. Explore basic strokes and learn to put them together to form flowers, landscapes and still lifes in the style of Chinese brush painting. Rice paper is available to purchase for $1 per sheet. Saturday, Mar. 12, 10am-noon (1 session) $35 residents/$45 nonresidents EXPERIMENTAL WATERCOLOR ON YUPO® With Yolanda Koh Learn how to create a watercolor painting on yupo®, a synthetic paper that gives unique, amazing results. Using negative shapes, monotypes and techniques for wiping off colors, create interesting images and textures on yupo®. Various materials will be used to create unique textures, including mesh, bubble wrap, plastic wrap and a needlepoint panel. Bring your watercolors, brushes and imprint materials. Yupo® paper will be available to purchase from the instructor at the workshop for $2 per sheet. Saturday, Mar. 5, 10am-3pm (1 session) One-hour lunch break noon-1pm. $60 residents/$70 nonresidents INTRODUCTION TO COLORED PENCIL With Deborah Maklowski Learn about colored pencil as a fine art medium with respect to materials, applications and techniques. Explore and gain hands-on experience with a variety of materials and skills, including layering wax-based color pencils on white, medium-toned, and dark papers. At the time of your registration, you will be given a list of supplies to purchase. Saturday, Jan. 9, 9:30am-3pm (1 session) $65 residents/$75 nonresidents Continued on next page
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DRAWING & PAINTING SAMPLING WORKSHOPS CONTINUING COLORED PENCIL With Deborah Maklowski Designed for continuing students! Build on the knowledge and skills gained in the introductory workshop (or your own experience) to take your colored pencil art to the next level. In a fun, classroom setting, work on individual colored pencil drawing projects based on your own chosen photographs. Your instructor will work with you to develop a concept, select materials and techniques and offer technical and aesthetic guidance as you progress with your project. Informal group critiques will be a part of the learning process. Saturdays, Jan. 23-Feb. 27, 10am-1pm (6 sessions) $130 residents/$135 nonresidents SILK PAINTING WORKSHOP With Abby Song Designed for beginning and continuing students! Explore various techniques and steps to express yourself using colors on silk. You will pick from a variety of silk scarves to create your project. Scarf and supplies provided. Saturday, Jan. 16, 12:30-4:30pm (1 session) $65 residents/$75 nonresidents LIFE DRAWING/PAINTING: OPEN STUDIO AFTERNOON Join your fellow artists in open studio modeling sessions. Work independently from a live model during short and long poses. Class will be monitored, but no instruction will be offered. Bring your own media of choice: paints, pencils, charcoal, paper, canvas, etc. Easels, tables, chairs and model set up will be supplied. Model fee included in tuition. Thursdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21; Feb. 4, 11, 18; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 12:30-3:30pm Pay per session or drop-in: $40 for three sessions or $15 per drop-in. Continued on next page
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FLORAL DESIGN VALENTINE’S DAY ARRANGEMENT With Carolyn Parsa This Valentine’s Day surprise your sweetheart with a custom fresh flower arrangement! Learn how to take a couple of supermarket bouquets and turn them into a gift for that special someone. $12 supply fee; payment required on day of workshop. Thursday, Feb. 11, 6-8pm (1 session) $25 residents/$35 nonresidents GARDEN SHADOW BOX CLASS With Carolyn Parsa Back by popular demand! Make a miniature scene in dollhouse scale of an outdoor summer garden. Learn the importance of scale and detail in creating a realistic miniature scene. Use your creativity and personality to decorate and get the look you want. You will use a range of multimedia skills including woodworking, floral design, paper crafting and painting. $15 supply fee; payment required on day of workshop. Thursday Mar. 10, 5-8pm (1 session) $30 residents/$40 nonresidents SPRING GRAPEVINE WREATH With Carolyn Parsa Get ready for springtime! Working with silk flowers, create a wreath full of spring blooms! Learn several wreath designs and then make a grapevine wreath in your own style, plus learn how to make a professional bow to add a finishing touch to your project. $10 supply fee; payment required on day of workshop. Thursday, Mar. 3, 6-8pm (1 session) $25 residents/$35 nonresidents
FUSED GLASS FUSED GLASS SQUARE BOWL SAMPLING WORKSHOP With Jean Marie Mettee and Chaya Schapiro Back by popular demand! Learn basic fused glass techniques and create your own fused glass square bowl. Bring your friends for a fun, creative morning! Light refreshments will be available. Your creation will be ready for pickup within two to three weeks following the workshop. Note: If you take this workshop and decide to enroll in a full-session introductory fused glass class during the Winter 2016 session, you will receive $15 off your class tuition. Saturday, Jan. 23, 10am-1pm (1 session) or Saturday, Apr. 2, 10am-1pm (1 session) $45 residents/$55 nonresidents
INTRODUCTION TO FUSED GLASS With Jean Marie Mettee Learn the process of fusing glass by incorporating techniques such as etching, stenciling, casting, painting and slumping. Create jewelry, tiles, three-dimensional pieces, bowls and plates using 90 COE and dichroic glass, frit, stringers and metal inclusions. Use of tools and some supplies are included in the tuition fee. Monday, Feb. 1-Mar. 21, 6:30-9pm (7 sessions) No class 2/15 $215 residents/$225 nonresidents CONTINUING FUSED GLASS With Jean Marie Mettee Enhance your knowledge of glass fusing by exploring advanced fusing techniques for your individual projects. Combine glass with ceramics or precious metal clay, make a glass tile floor design, show-stopper jewelry or add a new dimension to your stained glass work. Use of tools and some supplies are included in the tuition fee. More extensive works will require purchase of additional glass. Wednesdays, Feb. 3-Mar. 16, 6:30-9pm (7 sessions) $215 residents/$225 nonresidents
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DRAWING & PAINTING SAMPLING WORKSHOPS BASIC ZENTANGLE With Deanna Williford, CZT Explore this popular art form of drawing which is an easy-to-learn and relaxing method of drawing structured patterns. Anyone can learn, regardless of prior art experience! Calligraphers, mixed media artists and journal enthusiasts – enjoy adding some zing to your creations with Zentangle patterns as embellishments. This approach to drawing will help you to increase your focus and creativity. Children seven years or older are welcome to enroll if accompanied by an enrolled adult. A $5 supplies fee (for a mini Zentangle kit) will be collected at the beginning of the class by the instructor. This same kit may be used for additional Zentangle workshops. Saturday, Feb. 6, 10:30am-1pm (1 session) $30 for both residents and nonresidents INTERMEDIATE ZENTANGLE NO. 5 With Deanna Williford, CZT Those with some previous Zentangle experience will enjoy this class as they learn more about shading, value, composition and more challenging tangles (patterns). A special surprise project is planned for this workshop! We are having a Hawaiian-themed class so wear your Hawaiian shirts and we’ll warm up the room with a project that you’ll be proud to frame! Materials needed are a Micron 01 pen and lead pencil. Instructor will provide other necessary materials. Children ages seven and up are welcome to enroll if accompanied by an enrolled adult. Zentangle books and supplies will be available for purchase. Saturday, Mar. 19, 10:30am-1pm (1 session) $30 for both residents and nonresidents
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WIRE WRAPPED PENDANT With Jill Babchak Learn how to make gorgeous wire-wrapped pendants by implementing basic jewelry-making techniques. You’ll learn how to manipulate wire and beads into a variety of shapes and designs to create one-of-a-kind jewelry. These pendants make great gifts or additions to your own jewelry collection. When you register, you will receive a list of supplies to purchase. Alternatively, students may purchase a basic supply kit for $10 from the instructor at the class. Jewelry pliers and other tools will be provided. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1-3pm (1 session) $30 residents/$40 nonresidents
MOSAIC MIRROR WORKSHOP With Christina McCleary Back by popular demand! Explore the basics of mosaic design in this fun workshop. Learn how to cut and position tiles and grout your own design. You will be given a framed mirror, supplies, grout and tiles, but you are welcome to bring additional beads, ceramics pieces, seashells, broken china or other accents to decorate your work. Your finished project will be ideal for home decorating or to give as a gift. This workshop promises to provides a fun art experience for groups of friends or family members. Continuing students are welcome to take the workshop and try new techniques with more advanced designs. Wednesdays, Mar. 16-30, 6:30-9pm (3 sessions) $55 residents/$65 nonresidents
BEADED NECKLACE AND BRACELET SET With Carolyn Parsa Put together your favorite colors and make a one-of-a-kind necklace and bracelet set. Learn how to design with beads, string them and crimp a closure to make necklaces and bracelets. Supply list will be provided at time of registration. Thursday, Jan. 7, 6-8pm (1 session) $30 residents/$40 nonresidents KUMIHIMO BRACELET With Carolyn Parsa Learn the Japanese art of Kumihimo braiding and make a unique bracelet. Using nylon cords of your color choice, you can personalize your creation even further with a charm. Supply list will be provided at time of registration. Thursday Jan. 14, 6-8pm (1 session) $30 residents/$40 nonresidents INTRODUCTION TO WIRE WRAPPING With Carolyn Parsa Expand your jewelry-making skills by learning to work with wire. In this workshop, you will start with making simple and wrapped loops, then advance to spiral wrapped beads and wrapped bead pendants. You can use your wrapped beads to make earrings, bracelets or pendants. You will be given a supply list when you sign up. Monday, Mar. 14, 6-8pm (1 session) $30 residents/$40 nonresidents
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Class Policies & Procedures INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY If Howard County public schools are closed due to inclement weather, Columbia Art Center will not hold daytime adult classes or any youth classes. For information regarding adult afternoon and evening classes and all weekend classes, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075.
DISCOUNTS Individuals who live or work full-time on Columbia Association assessed property pay the discounted “Resident” tuition for classes. All others must pay the “Non-Resident” tuition. Access to CA facilities and programs may be denied to a Columbia Resident (member or non-member) whose property is the subject of a covenant violation referred to the Architectural Resource Committee for Action.
SUPPLIES Adult students are responsible for purchasing their own materials for most classes. Refer to course description for clarification or call Columbia Art Center for additional information. A supply list for adult classes will be supplied upon registration.
CANCELLATION AND TUITION REFUNDS Columbia Art Center reserves the right to cancel any class for any reason. In the event Columbia Art Center must cancel a class, refund of tuition is guaranteed. Tuition cannot be credited, prorated or refunded after the first day of class. No prorated tuitions will be given; full tuition is required. If you have any questions about the content or focus of the class, please contact Columbia Art Center before the class begins.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY Columbia Art Center has a zero tolerance policy for class disruption and aggression towards staff, instructors, students and visitors. Any type of aggressive behavior may be grounds for removal from Columbia Art Center. Columbia Art Center reserves the right to suspend or terminate class participation and usage of Columbia Art Center for inappropriate or abusive behavior or class disruption. No credits or refunds will be granted.
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RENTALRATES Columbia Art Center rentals are available in our art galleries, studio rooms and Japanese garden. Enjoy a unique setting filled with original art for your next event. Art displays change regularly. All rental rates include use of kitchen and restrooms. Limited number of tables and chairs are available for use. Renters are required to set up and clean rented studios. Catering is not provided by Columbia Art Center. Please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 for more information or to reserve your rental. *Rentals in galleries are contingent on type of show on exhibit.
RENTAL LOCATION
HOURLY RATE (Two Hour Minimum)
ROOM CAPACITY
Studio One.................................$60 Weekdays $90 Weekends ...........Table Seating 35, Chairs/Standing 55
Studio Two ...........................................$55 Weekdays $80 Weekends ...........Table Seating 20
Main Gallery*......................................$75 Weekdays $110 Weekends .........Table Seating 40, Chairs/Standing 50
Window Gallery*.................................$70 Weekdays $105 Weekends .........Table Seating 25, Chairs/Standing 35
Main and Window Galleries* .............$125 Weekdays $185 Weekends .......Table Seating 60, Chairs/Standing 95
Galleries* and Studio One....................$175Weekdays $260 Weekends ........Table Seating 100, Chairs/Standing 140
Japanese Garden .................................$100 Weekdays $150 Weekends .......Table Seating 30, Chairs/Standing 60
Stained Glass/Jewelry Studio...............$55 Weekdays $80 Weekends ...........Table Seating 20
Digital Room ........................................$75Weekdays $110 Weekends ..........7 at Computers, 15 at Table
Studio Three.........................................$55 Weekdays $80 Weekends ...........Table Seating 20
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