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I’ve taught pottery for 50 years, but I’ve never had as much fun as when I began teaching teens at Columbia Art Center. Watching the kids in their delight making pottery is great! — Joe Ceramics Instructor
A Columbia Association Facility
CLASSES
EXHIBITS
WORKSHOPS
and MORE!
FALL
2013
New Fall Offerings Ceramics, Jewelry & Painting! Guest Artist Workshops
Painting/Printmaking with Benjamin Tellie & Ceramics with Ryan Greenhack
WELCOME
to Columbia
ArtCenter
CONTENTS
Fabulous Fall Features........................4 School’s Out Program ..........................4 School’s Out Visiting Artist Series......4 Exhibitions..........................................5 The Gallery Shop.................................6 Rentals ................................................6 Gallery Tour Series .............................7 Adult Classes & Workshops...................7 Calligraphy .........................................7 Ceramics..............................................7 Salon Series with Little Patuxent Review ....8 Collage...............................................10 Crafts.................................................10 Culinary Arts ....................................10 Digital Arts & Photography .............11 Drawing & Painting..........................12 Fiber ..................................................15 Floral Design.....................................15 Glass & Mosaics ................................15 Jewelry ..............................................16 Life Enhancement .............................18 Scrapbooking & Card-Making ..........18 Parent/Child & Preschool.....................18 Mommy & Me Art Play .....................18 Mommy & Me Art Drop-In ................19 Nestling Together With Clay.............19 I am An Artist! Mixed Media ............19 Youth & Teen Classes ..........................19 Saturday Morning Art ......................19 Holiday Themed Cupcakes ................19 Welcome to My World Fine Arts .......20 Painting for Youth ............................20 Mixed Media for Youth .....................20 Drawing for Youth............................20 Painting By Design...........................20 Portrait Drawing for Teens ...............21 Wheel-Throwing for Teens ................21 Comic Workshop for Teens................21 Drawing Techniques for Teens .........21 Homeschooling Program ..................21 Art Parties for Youths.......................22 Art Parties for Adults .......................23 Girls’ Night Out to Create .................23 Bridal DIY Workshops ......................23
Class Policies..................................25 Inclement Weather Policy, Discounts, Supplies, Cancellations & Tuition Refunds
Registration....................................26
FYI
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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 join with local arts organizations and community businesses in creating diverse offerings. OVERVIEW Columbia Art Center offers year-round art classes, rotating gallery exhibitions, a gallery gift shop, summer art camp for children, art birthday 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. Under Columbia Association, Columbia Art Center is 26 years old. 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. DIRECTIONS From Route 29, take 175 East towards Jessup. Follow 175 for several miles to the light at Tamar Drive. Turn left on Tamar and go one mile. Turn right on Cloudleap Court. Turn left into Long Reach Village Center parking lot. Art Center is located in the courtyard past the fountain (look for large round window). From I-95, take the MD 100 West exit (43B) towards Ellicott City. Take the Snowden River exit (3). Enter the roundabout and take the second exit onto Snowden River Parkway. Turn right on Tamar Drive and drive .5 miles. Turn left at Cloudleap Court. Park in the Long Reach Village Center lot on left. Columbia Art Center is located in courtyard beyond the fountain (look for large round window).
This fall, Columbia Art Center is offering a variety of new youth programs including homeschool, parent & child, and preschool classes. Our exciting fall schedule of gallery shows includes the Howard County theme show
CONTACT INFO 6100 Foreland Garth • Columbia, MD • 21045 Telephone • 410-730-0075 Fax • 410-997-2902 Web site • ColumbiaArtCenter.org EMAIL
HOURS
STAFF
General Information • Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org Liz Henzey • Liz.Henzey@ColumbiaAssociation.org Trudy Babchak • Trudy.Babchak@ColumbiaAssociation.org
Monday-Friday • 9:30am-9pm Friday hours (5-9pm) contingent upon classes /rentals Saturday • 9am-5pm Sunday • 12-5pm Liz Henzey • Director Trudy Babchak • Assistant Director Janice Crum • Front Desk Coordinator Christina McCleary • Ceramics Studio Manager Megan Trail • Ceramics Studio Assistant Nancy McIntosh • Kiln Technician Jann Tamburello • Glaze Technician Monica Herber • Daytime Program Coordinator Manique Buckmon • Youth Programs Curriculum Assistant Becky Legg • Youth Programs Coordinating Assistant Jackie Serpico • Art Camp Director FRONT DESK FACILITATORS Barbara Herschman • Donna Lonegro • Annette Morgan Taylor Procida • Jacob Thompson
ManneqArt. The show, which is curated by internationally recognized fashion designer Lee Andersen, will feature artistically costumed life size mannequins reflecting the theme of air, water, earth, and fire!
COVER PHOTO by Rich Riggins
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FABULOUS FALL FEATURES Something super fun for kids to do when school is out!
School’s Out Program When Howard County public schools are out, come to Columbia Art Center for an amazing day of creative fun. Go home with cool art projects. Bring a friend, make new friends, bring a lunch, and enjoy
enjoy a fun day of art! (Children will be served a snack and beverage after 3:30pm.) Registration can be taken until the day before the School’s Out date. Discounts given for advance or multiple registrations.
School’s Out Fall 2013 program dates are: September 5 • October 18 • November 1 • November 27 • December 23, 27, 30 Full Day: 7:30am-5:30pm, $50 per child. Drop-off begins at 7:30am; art activities beginning at 9am. To register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org.
School’s Out Youth Visiting Artist Series For ages 11-13 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 an opportunity for students to connect with community artists and to cultivate a passion for the arts. Each guest instructor will discuss their personal art and creative process while teaching a unique and challenging workshop. School’s Out Youth Visiting Artist Series Fall 2013 dates are: September 5 • October 18 • November 1 • November 27 and December 23, 27, 30 Full Day: 7:30am-5:30pm $50 per child. Drop-off begins at 7:30am; art activities begin at 9am. To register call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org.
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EXHIBIT
SCHEDULE
➤September
14-28
Main and Window Galleries
ManneqArt: Sculpture on the Human Form Featuring artistically costumed life-size mannequins created by artists and reflecting the theme of Air Water, Earth and Fire. Curated by Lee Andersen Reception: Friday, September 20 • 6-8pm Part of the Howard County Arts Council Road to the Arts.
➤October
10-November 1
M a i n G a l l er y
The Craft of Composition: Ryan Greenbeck Ceramics Exhibition Reception: Thursday, October 17 • 6-8pm W i n d o w G a l l er y
50 Years in Clay: Joe Vitek Ceramics Exhibition Reception: Thursday, October 17 • 6-8pm
➤November
7-December 1
Main Gallery
Celebration of Women through Faces in Fabric: Eileen Williams Reception: Saturday, November 9 • 4-6pm
The Sum & Its Parts: Deborah Berman Collage Exhibition Reception: Saturday, November 9 • 4-6pm
➤December
12-21
M a i n a n d W i n d o w G a l l e r i es
Singular Sensations: Annual Holiday Exhibition Features fine arts and crafts at $150 or under Reception: Thursday, December 12 • 6-8pm
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Columbia Art Center
GALLERY SHOP The Gallery Shop at Columbia Art Center sells a variety of one-of-a-kind handcrafted and affordable art work created by instructors and students of Columbia Art Center. The Gallery Shop, which offers a selection of art ideal for gift-giving, home collections, and practical use, includes functional pottery, decorative ceramic works, sculptures, jewelry, fibers, paintings, photographs, glass works, drawings, cards and more! Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm Please note: Friday hours (5-9pm) are contingent upon evening classes and rentals being held.
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 takedown 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 410730-0075 or email Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org for more information or to reserve your rental.
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Classes for
ADULTS
OFF THE BEATEN PATH:
Ages 17 and Up
CALLIGRAPHY INTRODUCTION TO CALLIGRAPHY with Sandy Olson NEW! Enjoy the art of calligraphy — beautiful writing — and learn to do Italic with broad-edged pen and ink. Address elegant envelopes or create special cards and gifts with instructor, Sandy Olson. Both beginner and refresher students are welcome. A supplies list will be provided to you before the start of the class. Tuesdays, September 24-November 12, 7-8:30pm (8 sessions) $85-Residents/$95-Non-Residents and Saturday, September 21, October 19, and November 16, 9:30am-12:30pm (3 sessions) $70-Residents/$80-Non-Residents
Fall Gallery Tour Series Facilitated by tour coordinator and local artist Chaya Schapiro! Have fun touring local galleries and artists’ studios in the comfort of a driven van. Lunch is on your own, or you have the option to join Chaya for lunch at a trendy restaurant which she has researched and selected. For repeat participants, all visited locations are new. Wednesday, September 18
CERAMICS NOTE: All Fall 2013 enrolled ceramics students can use open studio free of charge to practice their skills. 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 cu. in. each) per session, e.g. 10 week session = 25 pieces, 8 week session = 20 pieces, 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.
10am-3:30pm Washington, DC Galleries Thursday, October 31 10am-3:30pm Baltimore Galleries $40 Per Person Per Tour
MINI-WORKSHOP SERIES: NESTLING TOGETHER WITH CLAY with Megan Trail For Adult and Child Ages 6-11yrs Looking for hands-on family fun? This workshop is for you and your little one. Learn to construct ceramic nesting boxes from creative slab building techniques. Projects will then be stamped, carved and painted with colorful underglazes. Saturday, September 7, 1–4pm (1 session) $40-Residents/$50-Non-Resident Price is for an adult and one child, each additional child per adult is $25
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SALON
SERIES Sponsored by Columbia Art Center Galleries and Little Patuxent Review
Free monthly presentations by area artists, poets, actors, musicians and other specialists. Series includes: Wednesday, September 18 • 7pm
Fashion Art Discussion about fashion art and the Howard County exhibition ManneqArt with internationally known fashion designer Lee Anderson. Enjoy viewing artistically costumed life-size mannequins that will be on exhibit in Columbia Art Center Galleries at the same time of this salon presentation. Monday, October 28 • 7pm
50 Years in Clay Discussion with ceramic artist and Columbia Art Center instructor Joe Vitek about his ceramic solo exhibition 50 Years in Clay that will be featured in Columbia Art Center’s Window Gallery during October. Joe’s presentation will include a demonstration of wheel-throwing.
GIVE IT A SPIN with Joe Vitek For ages 18 and up Have you always wanted to try your hand at making something on the potter’s wheel? Well join us and see what it’s all about. In this one-day three-hour workshop participants will cover methods of centering clay and throwing bowl and cylinder forms. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon. Students will decorate finished pieces using commercial under-glaze and slips. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for the drying and firing of finished work. Saturday, September 14, 1-4pm (1 session) $40-Residents/$50-Non-Residents INTRODUCTION TO THE WHEEL: LEARNING TO LOVE CLAY For total beginner students and those with some clay experience. Learn the fun of working with clay on the potter’s wheel! Turn basic forms created on the wheel into beautiful cups, bowls, and vases. Simple glazing and decorating techniques are also introduced. Supplies are available to purchase on the first day of class. EVENING CLASS with Donna Lansman Tuesdays, September 17-November 19, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions) $285-Residents/$295-Non-Residents DAYTIME CLASS with Jann Tamburello Thursdays, September 19-November 21, 10am-12:30pm (10 sessions) $285-Residents/$295-Non-Residents INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED WHEEL with Susan Wertheimer David 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, September 17-November 19, 10am-12:30pm (10 sessions) $285-Residents/$295-Non-Residents
Thursday, November 14 • 7pm
The Best of Modern Documentaries Discussion with film professor Marie Westhaver and movie critic and film professor Mike Giuliano. This presentation marks the third time that this dynamic duo has shared their film knowledge and expertise with our salon groups. If you haven’t experienced their film talks, you are in for a treat! Monday, December 9 • 7pm
BEYOND THE BASICS IN WHEEL-THROWING with Joe Vitek This class will push you beyond your current proficiency level and comfort zone. Creating a ceramic piece requires successful completion of many different and complicated techniques which become easier when broken down into individual steps. Practice and hone these skills and as you do so, gain greater confidence to move on to more challenging projects. With the instructor, you will refine your techniques and explore your own voice in clay. Wednesdays, September 18-November 20, 10am-12:30pm (10 sessions) $285-Residents/$295-Non-Residents
Music by Cricket Hollow Join musicians Nick Brienza, Barbara Herschman and Jim Weed as they perform tunes from the hills of the Appalachian Mountains, to the home of the Carter family. They will discuss their music and their instruments which include guitar, autoharp and an Appalachian Mountain dulcimer.
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INTERMEDIATE WHEEL AND HANDBUILDING: THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS with Cathy Holt This intermediate class combines wheel-throwing and handbuilding! As you expand and refine your throwing skills, learn how to incorporate a variety of handbuilding techniques to transform your works into more complex and intricate forms. Explore sophisticated surface decoration using unique glazing techniques and oxide and wax
design elements. This class provides a wonderful opportunity for you to hone your personal style in clay and explore the possibilities of ceramics in your future, i.e. art shows and other venues. Wednesdays, September 18-November 20, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions) $285-Residents/$295-Non-Residents ADVANCED CERAMICS with Nancy Ziegenfus McIntosh Note: 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, September 19-November 21, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions) $285-Residents/$295-Non-Residents HANDBUILDING/SCULPTURE: DREAMING IT INTO CLAY with Christina McCleary In this introduction/intermediate class, you will 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 individual works of art. You are welcome to complete class assignments or work on your own personal projects. Assignments may include plates, goblets, figurines, compound extruded forms, birdhouses, beads, tiles, and much more. Explore uses of hand-made stamps, found objects, and alternative firing techniques to make and finish your work. Saturdays, September 21-November 23, 11am-1:30pm (8 sessions), No class 10/19 and 11/9 $255-Residents/$265-Non-Residents 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 clean-up processes. Please no production work. Prerequisite: One Columbia Art Center intermediate level ceramics class and teacher approval. September 16-November 22, (10 weeks) $255-Residents/$265-Non-Residents
VISITING ARTIST
WORKSHOP Ryan Greenheck Elevated Elegance
This ceramics workshop will explore an array of options to enhance your pots/ vessels with decoration. Initial explorations in the greenware stage will include use of slip, slip trailing, sprigging, as well as trimming. In the glaze portion of the workshop, glaze strategies, glaze trailing, and waxing techniques will be investigated. Upon the completion of this workshop, you will be equipped with a variety of skills to use on your pots/vessels in the future. Saturday, October 19, 10am-4pm (1 session) $85-Residents/$95-Non-Resident
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COLLAGE PAPER COLLAGE: CUVISM (Cognitive Unconscious Visuality) with George Sakkal George believes that art is the visual creative manifestation of human experience. He will introduce you to a methodology that will help access the wealth of your life’s experience stored in the memories of your unconscious mind to create art intuitively. Using CUVISM, a unique methodology involving automatic functions of the retina of the eye and your cognitive unconscience mind, you will be guided by George’s 51 years of collage experience to search, discover and create art composition. Because you naturally possess the resources to create art, no formal art training is necessary. Tuesdays, October 8-November 12, 7-9pm (6 sessions) $105-Residents/$110-Non-Residents
CRAFTS INTRODUCTION TO NEEDLE FELTING with Laura Vernon Russell Needle felting is a dry felting technique that ‘fuses’ wool fibers to a base layer of wool or wool felt. Using specially designed needles, have fun learning the rudiments of two-dimensional needle felting to create a picture made with wool. Basic materials, sources, and finishing techniques will be covered in the three-hour workshop. Supplies will be provided. Wednesday, October 9, 6-9pm (1 session) or Wednesday, November 6, 6-9pm (1 session) $25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents
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ITALIAN DECOUPAGE with Susan Kieffer How would you like to turn that drab old piece of furniture into something spectacular? Well, with “Italian decoupage” it’s truly possible! Italian decoupage is not the old art of cutting something out of a magazine and gluing it down to a surface. This method starts with paper napkins and turns into something really special. The finished surface of your project will resemble a hand painted design. This technique can be done on any smooth wooden surface. You select and bring an easily transportable piece of wood (end table, stool, chair, or tray) and have fun transforming it into something that will make you proud. Monday, September 30, 6:30-8:30pm (1 session) $25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents
CULINARY ARTS GUM PASTE SUGAR FLOWERS with Susan Kieffer No experience necessary! Have fun creating eye-catching, professional-looking flowers that are completely edible! Learn to make Gerber daisies, tiger lilies, orchids, carnations, Shasta daisies, daffodils, Hawaiian luau flowers and more! You will be able to decorate all types of confectionery creations using these wonderful sugar flower creations. Bring 1 pound of ready-to-use gum paste (found at most craft stores) for personal use. All other tools will be supplied. Monday-Thursday, November 18-21, 6:30-8:30pm (4 sessions) $80-Residents/$90-Non-Residents COVER YOUR CAKE WITH FONDANT with Susan Kieffer No experience necessary. In this mini-workshop, learn how to level your cake. Make icing from scratch, ice your cake, and then learn how to roll out and cover your cake with fondant. This workshop is an ideal introduction to Fall Cake Toppers which follows immediately after at 1:30pm. A supply list will be provided at the time of registration. Saturday, October 19 12:30-1:30pm (1 session) $10-Residents/$15-Non-Residents
FALL CAKE TOPPERS with Susan Kieffer No experience necessary! Have fun creating unique cake toppers using fondant, gum paste and confectionery sugar. Explore techniques for creating an edible holiday bow and character toppers. Bring one pound of ready to use gum paste and one pound of ready to use fondant. All other tools will be supplied. Saturday, October 19, 1:30-3:30pm (1 session) $30-Residents/$40-Non-Residents PAINTING ON FONDANT with Susan Kieffer No experience necessary! If you can color in a coloring book, you can do this! It’s fun, it’s easy and it makes you look like a culinary star! Explore how to paint on fondant with completely edible paints. Learn how to mix colors, transfer patterns, and use painting techniques. You will take home your own painted pattern transfer. Your project will be created on a piece of rolled out fondant and your creation will be completely edible! $5 material fee due to instructor at the workshop. Saturday, November 9, 12-3pm (1 session) $25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents MOLDING CHOCOLATE SUGAR FLOWERS with Susan Kieffer NEW! No experience necessary! Learn how to create all types of flowers using chocolate and candy sticks. Your eye-catching edible creations will include roses, tulips and leaves. Have fun learning how to make ‘molding chocolate’ from scratch. You will also learn how to use various tools to manipulate the chocolate into flowers. Sunday, December 15, 1-4pm (1 session) $25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents
DIGITAL ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL PORTFOLIO FOR THE ARTIST with Robin Abello Create a digital portfolio to showcase your work. Mediums that will be covered include websites, blogs, social networking sites (Facebook/Twitter/etc.) and video (online and DVD sharing). You should have a body of work or a portfolio that is ready to be digitized. Equipment needed is a digital camera. You will be expected to work on your digital portfolio in between classes. Upon completion of the session, you will have a digital portfolio. Tuesdays, October 8-29, 6-8pm (4 sessions) $65-Residents/$75-Non-Residents INTRODUCTION to DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY with Dennis Gilbert Learn the basic concepts of photography through the use of a digital camera and other digital media. Processing, adjusting, printing, and transmission of digital images will be covered. Using the industry standard, Adobe Photoshop® Elements, digital workflow and image adjustments will be presented. Discussion will include composition, proper exposure, and the fundamentals of a good photograph. You will be encouraged to develop your own photographic voice. Fridays, September 20-October 18, 9:30-11:30am (5 sessions) or Fridays, November 1-December 6, 9:30-11:30am (5 sessions) No class 11/29 $65-Residents/$75-Non-Residents TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA with Dennis Gilbert and Jones Taylor, Sr. Do you ever wish your photographs could be more creative and satisfying? Then, this is the workshop for you! Through photo assignments, discussion and demonstration, explore camera operation in both manual and automatic mode, and examine the elements of composition and what makes a good photograph. Wednesdays, October 23-November 13, 9:30-11:30am (4 sessions) $60-Residents/$70-Non-Residents
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GUEST ARTIST
WORKSHOP Benjamin Tellie Painting & Printmaking Workshop An Exploration in Theme and Dialogue with
Create and strengthen your artistic voice by exploring theme and dialogue with artist and art teacher Benjamin Tellie. Participants will explore and investigate different types of painting and printmaking techniques while working towards building an artist journal. Participants will create works of art around different themes, work in groups, share dialogue discussions and engage with reflective exercises about their art making throughout the workshop. Projects in painting will include working with different tools and materials responding to verbal and visual prompts. Printmaking exercises will include some relief and mono printmaking exploring diverse ranges of technique and responding to visual works of art. This workshop is open to all skill levels. Beverages and desserts will be provided for lunch break. Supplies included in tuition. Saturday, October 5, 10am-4 pm 6-hour workshop includes 1 hour lunch break $75-Residents/$85-Non-Residents Benjamin Tellie is an artist and art educator and lives and works in Rockville, MD. He is an art instructor and the art camp director at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School teaching art and design, graphic design, and sculpture to grades 7-12. He enjoys playing his guitar, writing and working on art projects.
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DRAWING & PAINTING Note: All Fall 2013 enrolled drawing and painting class students are welcome to use open studio free of charge to practice their skills. Free open studio is available when classes are not in session. See listing of available open studio hours posted at the front desk and on Columbia Art Center’s Facebook page. TIPS AND TOOLS for ARTISTS with Penny Kritt NEW! Here are the secrets that the professionals use. Start with what to buy (or not to buy) at the art store. Stop paying for materials that will never do what you need them to do. Do you know how to correct a watercolor instead of starting over? Want some tips that will save you hundreds at the frame store? Join awardwinning artist Penny Kritt and make art fun again! Saturday, September 28, 1-3pm $30-Residents/$40-Non-Residents HOW TO CREATE COMPOSITION From Idea to Reality with Penny Kritt NEW! All levels welcomed. Learn how to take that inspiration and make it into art! Whether you paint, draw or make collages, here is how to translate your ideas into reality. Did you know that perfect photos almost always make terrible paintings? See how to make the transition to something frame-worthy! If your still life is a boring composition, now you’ll know how to fix that. Give your landscapes a focal point — you can just make one up! Or add some emotion to your abstracts. It is all about shapes, and you won’t believe how easy it is. You will be given a supplies list before the class begins. Saturday, October 26, 1-3pm $30-Residents/$40-Non-Residents INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR with Joyce Bell This class, designed for continuing watercolor students, will focus on painting scenes from the surrounding areas of Ellicott City and Columbia. Wednesdays, September 11-November 20, 10am-12pm (10 sessions), No class 10/2 $155-Residents/$165-Non-Residents 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 and continuing students are welcome to take the class. Supplies list will be given to you at first class. Thursdays, September 12-December 5, 6:30-9pm (10 sessions), No class 10/24, 10/31, 11/28 $165-Residents/$175-Non-Residents
RIGHT BRAIN DRAWING with Carol Zika For ages 16 and up So you think you can’t draw? Amaze yourself! If you are sincere in your wish to learn, this course will unleash the artist within you and show you that you can. For the serious adventurer willing to take some risks, you will learn the necessary skills through fun and unusual exercises. Many of Carol’s former students have continued in the visual arts. Supply list available at time of registration. Saturdays, September 14-November 2, 10am-12pm (8 sessions) $160-Residents/$170-Non-Residents INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR with Bob Coe If you have always wanted to try watercolor painting or refresh your skills in watercolor, this is the class for you! 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. Wednesdays, September 18-November 6, 7-9pm (8 sessions) $125-Residents/$135-Non-Residents ADVANCED WATERCOLOR with Bob Coe Build on your watercolor skills and challenge yourself to move beyond your comfort zone! If you are comfortable with painting in watercolor, explore new and advanced techniques and concepts through teacher demonstrations. You will be asked to complete practice work at home; however, there will be some class time to work on your paintings after demonstrations. Saturdays, September 21-November 16, 10am-12pm (8 sessions), No class 9/28 $125-Residents/$135-Non-Residents CONTINUING PORTRAITURE with David Fried Prerequisite: Portrait Drawing Basics class or similar study of skull anatomy and facial proportions. Draw from live models! Begin with charcoal to achieve likeness and form through gradations of value and then move toward color with pastels and oils. Learn skills which address drawing accuracy and explore modern techniques that focus on expressiveness, emotion, and drama. Mondays, September 23-November 18, 7-9pm (8 sessions), No class 10/14 $165-Residents/$175-Non-Residents Tuition includes model’s fee
STILL LIFE IN CHARCOAL AND PASTEL with David Fried Designed for beginners! Have fun learning the basics of line, value and color by drawing from a still life set-up using charcoal or pastel. Wednesdays, September 25-November 13, 7-9pm (8 sessions) $125-Residents/$135-Non-Residents SUMI-E MINI WORKSHOPS with Yolanda Koh Whether you have been painting for years or have never painted, you’ll love learning this fast, easy, freehand method of painting. Explore the basic strokes of painting and learn to put them together to form flowers, landscapes, and still-lifes in the style of Chinese brush painting. Sunday, Mini One-Day Workshops: September 15, October 20, November 17, 10am-12pm $30 Per Session-Residents/$40 Per Session-Non-Residents EXPERIMENTAL WATERCOLOR ON YUPO® with Yolanda Koh NEW! Learn how to create a watercolor painting on Yupo®, a synthetic paper that gives unique and 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 needle point panel. Bring your watercolors, brushes, and imprint materials. Yupo® paper will be available to purchase from the instructor at the workshop. Beverages and desserts will be provided. Saturday, November 2, 10am-3pm One hour lunch break 12-1pm $55-Residents/$65-Non-Residents BEGINNING/CONTINUING CHINA PAINTING with Sarah Snowden Paint a family heirloom! Learn the basic techniques of the fine art of China Painting (also referred to as Porcelain Art) through demonstration and practice. Beginners will learn how to use brushes to apply the on-glaze paint. Continuing students will be able to work on strengthening their techniques. Instructor will provide a study, porcelain, and all the supplies needed for the class project. Materials fee ($10 paid to the teacher at the first class) will cover all supplies: paints, mediums, use of instructor’s brushes, porcelain, firings, and other supplies. Pieces will be fired at the Instructor’s studio and will then be available for pickup at Columbia Art Center within four days after the class. Register now — class is limited to six participants! Mondays, October 21-November 25, 6:30-9pm (6 sessions) $60-Residents/$70-Non-Residents
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INTRODUCTION TO COLORED PENCIL WORKSHOP 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. The one-day workshop includes lecture and discussion, minidemonstrations, hands-on projects, and a group critique. At the time of your registration, you will be given a list of supplies to purchase for the workshop valued at approximately $50-$75. Saturday, October 19, 9:30am-3pm (1 session) or Saturday, November 16, 9:30am-3pm (1 session) $60-Residents/$70-Non-Residents ONE STROKE BASIC SKILLS with Nancy J. Smith, Elite Level 2 OSCI Learn to paint the Quick and Easy One Stroke Technique! No experience necessary. In this basic class, you will learn everything from how to hold a brush to painting a lovely grapevine wreath full of fall flowers, pumpkins, fall leaves, and much more. At the time of your registration, a supplies list will be given to you. Mondays, September 16-October 7, 6-8pm (4 sessions) or Tuesdays, October 22-November 12, 6-8pm (4 sessions) $50-Residents/$60-Non-Residents ONE STROKE INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLASS with Nancy J. Smith, Elite Level 2 OSCI Prerequisite: One Stroke Basic Series or prior One Stroke experience Build on your One Stroke painting skills by learning to paint a fall-themed tray. You will design your tray by learning how to paint the popular One Stroke wiggle leaf, pumpkins, and grapes. At the time of your registration, a supplies list will be given to you. Friday, October 11-18, 6-8pm (2 sessions) $30-Residents/$40-Non-Residents HOLIDAY ONE STROKE WORKSHOP 1 with Nancy J. Smith, Elite Level 2 OSCI NEW! Learn to paint little bells among pine branches and berries using the Quick and Easy One Stroke Technique. All skill levels are welcome. At the time of your registration, a supplies list will be given to you. Thursday, November 21, 6-8pm (1 session) $15-Residents/$25-Non-Residents
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HOLIDAY ONE STROKE WORKSHOP 2 with Nancy J. Smith, Elite Level 2 OSCI NEW! Learn to paint candles, berries, and pine branches on a glass ornament using the Quick and Easy One Stroke Technique. All skill levels are welcome. At the time of your registration, a supplies list will be given to use. Tuesday, December 10, 6-8pm (1 session) $15-Residents/$25-Non-Residents BASICS ZENTANGLE WORKSHOP 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 who thinks he or she is a ‘non-artist’ can learn! Calligraphers, mixed media artists, and journal enthusiasts enjoy adding some “zing” to their creations with Zentangle patterns as embellishments. Certified Zentangle teacher Deanna Williford will guide you in creating the hand-drawn patterns one stroke at a time. This approach to drawing will help you to increase your focus and creativity, reduce stress, and provide you with artistic satisfaction. Ideas for gifts will be displayed during each workshop. Zentangle supplies and books will be available for purchase. A $5 supplies fee (for a mini Zentangle kit) will be collected at the beginning of the class. This same kit may be used for any additional workshops — Intermediate, Zentangle Mandelas, etc. After participating in the Basics class, you are invited to join the free Zentangle Club which meets at the Columbia Art Center the third Thursday of each month, 1-4pm. Saturday, October 12, 10:30am-1pm (1 session) $30 for both Residents and Non-Residents TANGLING ON GOURDS with Deanna Williford, CZT New! Prerequisite: Zentangle Basics Workshop In this workshop, you will create a ZIA (Zentangle Inspired Art) and learn some new tangles! You’ll be painting and tangling on a gourd of your own or purchase one from the instructor. Instruction on how to gold leaf the top part of the “neck” of the gourd will be an option too! Materials: bring your Micron pens and a sanded, clean gourd or purchase a gourd for $6 in class (other materials to be supplied by instructor). Additional Zentangle supplies and books will be available for purchase. Limited to 15 participants. Saturday, October 19, 10:30am-1pm (1 session) $30 for both Residents and Non-Residents
ZENTANGLE COLOR WORKSHOP with Mary Schutz, CZT NEW! Prerequisite: Zentangle Basics Workshop Take your tangling to the next level with color! In this workshop, certified Zentangle instructor Mary Schutz will teach you new tangles, along with color shading and value techniques to give your work more depth and dimension. Discover how color can enhance and beautify your Zentangle art. The possibilities are endless! Bring your Zentangle kit with you to class! A $5 color material fee is due at the beginning of the workshop. Saturday, October 19, 2-4:30pm or Saturday, November 9, 10am-12:30pm $30 for both Residents and Non-Residents
FIBER INTRODUCTION TO KNITTING with Anna Tai For ages 13 and up! Explore the joy of knitting and learn how to cast on, master the knit and purl stitches, and how to cast off. Using the garter stitch patterns, you will create your first scarf. A supplies list will be given to you at the time of your registration. You are also welcome to reserve supplies with the instructor and pay her a nominal supplies fee at the workshop. Saturday, September 28, 9:30-11:30am (1 session) $20-Residents/$30-Non-Residents INTRODUCTION TO CROCHET with Anna Tai For Beginners and Beyond — Ages 13 and Up! Learn the basic crochet stitches: chain stitch (for foundation chain), single crochet, and double crochet stitches. Start your first crochet scarf! You will be given a supplies list before the class begins. You are also welcome to reserve supplies with the instructor and pay her a nominal supplies fee at the workshop. Saturday, October 19, 9:30-11:30am (1 session) $20-Residents/$30-Non-Residents
FLORAL DESIGN AUTUMN GRAPEVINE WREATH with Carolyn Parsa This year adorn you door with your own creation! Working with silk flowers, create a wreath full of fall blooms! Learn several wreath designs and then make a grapevine wreath in your own style! You will also learn to make a professional bow to add that finishing touch to your project. At the workshop, you will be required to pay the instructor a $12 supplies fee. Thursday, September 12, 6-8pm (1 session) $25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents
FAIRY GARDEN with Carolyn Parsa NEW! Using dried and silk flowers, stones, sea shells, and other found objects, stretch your imagination and build a garden for your fairies. You will be using all dried materials so that your arrangements will last. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any found objects or small statues you want to use in your design. At the workshop, you will be required to pay the instructor a $12 supplies fee. Wednesday, September 25, 6-8pm (1 session) $25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents WOODLAND AUTUMN CENTERPIECE with Carolyn Parsa NEW! Bring the color of fall indoors with a whimsical centerpiece. Impress your guests with a personal touch to your Thanksgiving table this year! Combine a simple supermarket bouquet with dried and fresh branches and leaves into a creative floral arrangement. You will start with the basics of materials, tools, and design techniques, and then learn how to have fun with them while creating original designs! At the workshop, you will be required to pay the instructor a $15 supplies fee. Thursday, October 10, 6-8pm (1 session) $25-Residents/$35-Non-Resident WOODLAND FLORAL BASKET with Carolyn Parsa New! Have you ever wanted to make your own fresh flower arrangements but did not know where to start? Work with fresh and dried flowers combined with turning leaves and branches to create a whimsical basket. You will start with the basics of materials, tools, and design and learn how to have fun with them while making up original and personal designs! At the workshop, you will be required to pay the instructor a $15 supplies fee. Wednesday, October 16, 6-8pm (1 session) $25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents
GLASS & MOSAICS INTRODUCTION TO FUSED GLASS with Jean Marie Mettee Learn the process of fusing glass by incorporating techniques such as etching, mold-making, stenciling, casting, painting and slumping. Create jewelry, tiles, 3-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. Class fee includes a generous supply of compatible fusing glass for your projects. Mondays, September 16-November 4, 6:30-9pm (7 sessions), No class 10/14 $215-Residents/$225-Non-Residents
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CONTINUING FUSED GLASS with Jean Marie Mettee Enhance your knowledge of glass fusing by exploring advanced fusing techniques for your individual projects. Have fun combining 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. Class fee includes a generous supply of compatible fusing glass for your projects. More extensive works will require purchase of additional glass. Wednesdays, September 18-October 30, 6:30-9pm (7 sessions) $215-Residents/$225-Non-Residents MOSAIC MIRROR WORKSHOP with Christina McCleary Have fun at Columbia Art Center by exploring the basics of mosaic design! In this workshop, learn how to cut and position tiles and grout your design. Bring any beads, ceramics pieces, seashells, or other accents to decorate your work. You will be given a framed mirror to mosaic! our creation will be ideal for home decorating or giving as a holiday gift! Wednesdays, November 13-20, 6:30-9pm (2 sessions) $40-Residents/$50-Non-Residents
JEWELRY Note: Jewelry workshops are open to ages 14 through adults. ELEGANT UPCYCLED EARRINGS with Lynn Rabenhorst NEW! Have you ever noticed the colorful graphics on beverage cans? Rather than sending the cans to the recycling center, learn how to recycle them into wearable jewelry in a short time. Have fun learning to make lightweight earrings and pendants using simple hand tools, components, and embellishments. The possibilities are endless! Pre-requisite: Basic jewelry experience such as wire-wrapping loops and closing jump rings. You are required to pay a $10 materials fee to the instructor at the workshop. Friday, October 4, 10am-12pm (1 session) or Saturday, November 2, 10am-12pm (1 session) $15-Residents/$25-Non-Residents ROUND ‘N ROUND WIRE NECKLACE with Donna Weeks If you’ve worked with wire before, you’ll enjoy learning one more way to use your skills. This necklace is made by winding wire onto a ½ inch mandrel, securing with 26 gauge wire, and then opening the spiral to create a
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truly unusual necklace. Connect the spirals with wire wrapped beads of your choice, add some chain and a clasp and you’ve got a terrific new accessory. Please be sure you can make a wrapped loop prior to class. At the workshop, you will be required to pay the instructor a $15 material fee. Thursday, September 12, 10am-12pm (1 session) $15-Residents/$20-Non-Residents MOKUME GANE POLYMER CLAY with Donna Weeks Polymer clay is such a terrific medium that it can be adapted to any technique. Mokume gane is based on an ancient Japanese technique of layering metals to produce a very unique look. Polymer clay allows us to adopt this ancient technique and make it totally modern and practical. Have fun working with several layers of clay, gold or copper leafing, stamps, and more to create unique works of art. Once you have stamped, skewered and worked your clay, you’ll then have layers which you will press onto another piece of the backing. You’ll have time to make at least 20 Mokume pieces that can be used for pendants, bracelets, and earrings. At the workshop, you will be required to pay the instructor a $10 material fee. Thursday, September 19, 10am-12pm (1 session) $15-Residents/$20-Non-Residents THE MAGIC OF JUMP RINGS with Donna Weeks See how easy it is to use jump rings and spacer bars to create bracelets, chain and more. You’ll be surprised how elegant these look and no one will ever know how easy they are to make. You’ll have time to make at least one bracelet and a pair of earrings in class. At the workshop, you will be required to pay the instructor a $10 material fee. Thursday, September 26, 10am-12pm (1 session) $15-Residents/$20-Non-Residents KUMIHIMO BRAIDING with Donna Weeks See how easy it is to learn this ancient Japanese technique of braiding using new, easy kumi looms. You will learn the 8 strand technique using satin, leather, and silk for your cording material. These make a wonderful base for bracelets or necklaces. There will be time in class to make a bracelet and add beads to your finished product. At the workshop, you will be required to pay the instructor a $15 material fee which includes all materials and the kumi loom. Thursday, October 3, 10am-12pm (1 session) $15-Residents/$20-Non-Residents
KNOT MY NECKLACE with Donna Weeks If you can tie a knot, you can make this necklace — it is really that simple! You will use jewelry cording (in a variety of colors), glass and wood beads, silver or gold spacers and a focal point bead to finish your project. Using six strands of cording, learn how to attach the beads in sections and then knot the cording together. You will continue this method until your necklace is the desired length. At the workshop, you will be required to pay the instructor a $15 material fee. Thursday, October 10, 10am-12pm (1 session) $15-Residents/$20-Non-Residents TUMBLING TEARDROPS BRACELET with Donna Weeks This particular design was created by Donna and published in Bead Trends magazine. Learn this basic right angle weave done without needles or thread, just Beadalon stringing wire. You will use teardrop beads that appear to tumble over each other as they cross over and around each other. Finish with a clasp and you will have a bracelet that is simple to make and elegant to wear. At the workshop, you will be required to pay the instructor a $15 material fee. Thursday, October 17, 10am-12pm (1 session) $15-Residents/$20-Non-Residents FLAT WIRE NECKLACE with Donna Weeks Flat wire is so easy to work with and the results are terrific! Using this new type of wire, have fun creating swirls and squiggles, and then add beads and a chain. You’ll love your finished project! Simple to do and no wire experience is required. At the workshop, you will be required to pay the instructor a $15 material fee. Thursday, October 24, 10am-12pm (1 session) $15-Residents/$20-Non-Residents
BEGINNER JEWELRY WEEKEND WORKSHOP with Jill Babchak Explore the basics of wire jewelry-making to create earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Learn techniques for creating simple loops and spirals to create your own necklace with a pendant and matching earrings. When you register, you will receive a list of supplies to purchase. You are welcome to bring old jewelry to repurpose or items to repair. Alternatively, a basic supply kit containing glass beads, wire, and findings will be available for sale for $10 from the instructor at the class. Jewelry pliers and other tools will be provided. Saturday, December 7, 1-4pm (1 session) $25-Residents/$35-Non-Residents
METAL CLAY: MAKE SILVER JEWELRY with Nancy Pollack It feels like clay and looks like clay, but after a few minutes of firing, your class creation transforms into pure silver jewelry. Make a textured pendant, charms for a bracelet, earrings, or all three if time permits. Materials fee, which includes silver clay, will be approximately $50-55 and payable at the workshop. Prices vary according to the price of silver. A list of additional supplies will be given to you before the class begins. Note: Please register by September 25. Sunday, October 6, 10am-4pm (1 session) $65-Residents/$75-Non-Residents BEGINNER WIRE WRAPPING with Susan Kieffer Wire wrapping is quicker, less expensive, and just as secure as silver-smithing when done correctly! You can create almost any jewelry with wire wrapping! Learn how to make a secure pair of earrings, an easy ring, plus a wire wrapped chain necklace. Bring 3 yards of 20 gauge wire, needle nose, round nose and wire cutter pliers. Also bring your choice of beads (some large, some small) for creations. Note: Some small glass beads will be provided by instructor. Saturday, September 21, 12:30-2:30pm (1 session) $20-Residents/$30-Non-Residents CABOCHON PENDANT-WIRE WRAPPING with Susan Kieffer NEW! Wire wrapping is quicker, less expensive, and just as secure as silver-smithing when done correctly! In this workshop you will learn how to wire wrap a cabochon into a pendant. You will learn how to tailor each pendant into a unique setting using hammers, beads and more. Bring 3 yards of 20 gauge wire (square wire is best — but not necessary), round nose, needle nose, and wire cutter pliers. Glass cabochon, 5 beads and other tools will be supplied for classroom use. Please feel free to bring other beads, cabochon, etc, for personal use. Saturday, September 21, 3-5pm (1 session) $20-Residents/$30-Non-Residents
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LIFE ENHANCEMENT
SCRAPBOOKING & CARD MAKING
THE ART OF SELF PUBLISHING Workshop/Book Club with Marlene Jackson Are you an aspiring author who’s interested in publishing or e-publishing your book? If you answered yes, now you can grow with other aspiring authors in Columbia’s first self-publishing workshop/book club. The workshop provides an opportunity to develop writing skills and network with other writers who are also interested in embarking on an exciting self-publishing hobby or career. Join Dr. Marlene Jackson, professor at University of Phoenix, John Hopkins, and University of Maryland and learn how you can write, edit, design, publish and market your book. Whether it is children’s poetry, arts and crafts, drama, or cooking, you will obtain timely digital tool advice, writing resources and tips to help you become a self-published author. Here are just some of the self-publishing networking opportunities that are offered to you as a participant: book signings, author meet and greet events, speaking engagements, competitions, local tours, monthly newsletter, guest speakers and more. Saturday, October 19-November 16, 11am-1pm (5 sessions) $65-Residents/$75-Non-Residents
TOOL TIME FOR SCRAPBOOKING with Elizabeth Ramos NEW! No experience necessary. A slightly different approach that goes beyond the basics when learning how to scrapbook! From paper cutters to Cricut ® machines, there are many tools to learn and use when scrapbooking. Learn about and test the tools you might want to use for your scrapbook, greeting cards, or other paper crafts. At the end of this class, you will have a wide-range of knowledge about the different tools and techniques used in scrapbooking. With this knowledge, you will create your own scrapbook layout! You will purchase an $8 supplies kit at the workshop from your instructor. Thursday, October 3, 6:30-9pm (1 session) or Thursday, October 17, 6:30-9pm (1 session) $15-Residents/$25-Non-Residents
A TASTE of T’AI CHI CHIH® with Sharon Sirkis, BSN, accredited T’ai Chi Chih teacher T’ai Chi Chih practice is a series of twenty separate, easy-to-learn moves that circulate and balance the chi, the life force that flows within each person. These slow and gentle moves can be done from a standing or seated position, and can be learned in a short period of time. In this fun and entertaining workshop, you will be taught a few of the T’ai Chi Chih moves, which you can actually take away and practice on your own. Many of Sharon’s students have enjoyed the grounding aspect of the class, which helps with focus, clarity, and feeling more present in everyday life. Others have gained abundant energy, improved sleep, better balance, enhanced creativity, and radiant health. Sharon’s patience in teaching combined with her sense of humor, provided for a fun, relaxed environment in which to learn. All sizes, strengths and ages are welcome. Can be done seated. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Wednesday, September 25, 6:30-8:30pm (1 session) or Wednesday, October 23, 6:30-8:30pm (1 session) $20-Resident/$30-Non-Resident
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INTRODUCTION TO PAPER CRAFTING with Elizabeth Ramos NEW! No experience necessary. From scrapbooking and card-making to school projects, paper crafting is a fun hobby to explore! Rubber-stamping is a technique used most often in paper crafting. It is the process of transferring and replicating an image onto a surface. Learn techniques for rubber-stamping that will improve the look and feel of your handmade creations. Explore tools and techniques behind paper crafting, plus the skills to add designs to your crafts. You will purchase an $8 supplies kit at the workshop from your instructor. Monday, October 21, 6:30-9pm (1 session) or Thursday, November 7, 6:30-9pm (1 session) $15-Residents/$25-Non-Residents
PARENT/CHILD & PRESCHOOL MOMMY AND ME ART PLAY with Becky Legg For Adult and Child Ages 2-3 NEW! Enjoy being a creative together by having fun exploring texture, color, songs and stories through tactile play projects. Each class will include an introduction poem or story and a unique art activity. Tuesdays, September 24-October 15, 9:30-10:15am (4 sessions) or Tuesdays, October 22-November 12, 9:30-10:15am (4 sessions) $35-Residents/$45-Non-Residents This price is for an adult and one child; each additional child is $25
MOMMY AND ME ART PLAY DROP-IN For Adult and Child Ages 2-5 with Laura Easter NEW! Drop-in program! In this drop-in class, toddlers will explore a variety of colors, shapes, and textures using various age-appropriate tools and art supplies. Each class explores a new theme and experience for the child. Learn to mix colors, make new colors with various paint combinations, and have fun creating art projects with textures using sand, cloth, ribbon, leaves, pine cones, and more! Each class will include a short story time to give children the opportunity to learn how their masterpieces connect to the real world. (For example: creating colorful fish would be paired with the story Rainbow Fish.) Drop-in program is offered each Sunday, 1-2:30pm, September 29-November 17 Line-up for the first three Sundays: Sunday, September 29 • Rainbow Fish Sunday, October 6 • Mosaic Flower Pot Sunday, October 13 • Personalized Garden Stone Complete listing of class projects will be available on 9/9. $15-Residents/$25-Non-Residents This price is for an adult and one child; each additional child is $10 NESTLING TOGETHER WITH CLAY with Megan Trail For Adult and Child Ages 6-11 Looking for hands-on family fun! This workshop is for you and your little one. Learn to construct ceramic nesting boxes from creative clay building techniques. Projects will then be stamped, carved, and painted with colorful underglazes. Saturday, September 7, 1-4pm (1 session) $40-Residents/$50-Non-Resident This price is for an adult and one child, each additional child per adult is $25 I AM AN ARTIST! with Becky Legg For Ages 4-5 NEW! Have fun learning about shapes, colors and textures through the use of your senses with hands-on art activities. Enjoy experimenting and playing with a variety of media. Each child will take home a masterpiece each week. Tuesdays, September 24-October 15, 10:30-11:15am (4 sessions) or Tuesdays, October 22-November 12, 10:30-11:15am (4 sessions) $30-Residents/$40-Non-Residents
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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. NOTE: Classes in this section are listed in order by offerings for youngest ages to offerings for oldest ages. SATURDAY MORNING ART with Camellia Orr For Ages 5-8 Have fun learning about the principles and elements of design by creating cultural projects using a variety of media including paints, found objects, fabric, paper and more! Saturdays, September 21-October 19, 10am-11:30am (5 sessions) or Saturdays, November 2-December 7, 10am-11:30am (5 sessions), No class 11/30 $60-Residents/$70-Non-Residents Note: Drop-ins for one or two classes are welcomed. $20-Residents/$25-Non-Residents per class HOLIDAY THEMED CUPCAKES with Susan Kieffer For Ages 5-13 Learn fun and different techniques for decorating and personalizing holiday-themed cupcakes! At the time of your registration, you will be given a list of supplies. Monday, December 23, 1-3pm (1 session) $10-Residents/$20-Non-Residents
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WELCOME TO MY WORLD FINE ARTS with Lisa Nersessian For Ages 5-8 NEW! Who is your family? Where is your community? What are your favorite things? In this class, explore and express your identity and interests through your artwork. Using observational strategies, draw from objects, photographs, and visual references to make your work. By drawing from what you see, you will learn to view your world more clearly and notice things that you never did before. Please bring personal things from home to serve as inspiration for your work and give others a window into your world. Sundays, September 22-October 13, 1-2:30pm (4 sessions) $55-Residents/$65-Non-Residents SUPER SAFARI! FINE ARTS with Lisa Nersessian For Ages 5-8 NEW! What kinds of animals have you met? Which ones would you like to meet? Take an artistic journey to meet species all over the world. By looking at art work such as illustrations, photographs, and toy models, you will meet a variety of wild animals and explore the different ways that you can represent them in art. In this class, you will look to other artists for inspiration and use observational strategies to show animal subjects in your own way. Sundays, October 27-November 17, 1-2:30pm (4 sessions) $55-Residents/$65-Non-Residents PAINTING EXPLORATION with Jackie Serpico For Ages 6-9 NEW! Who said fun and learning couldn’t be done at the same time? In this four-week session children will learn the basics of painting. Explore color values, mixing, and other principles of design, while learning different techniques developed by famous painters. At the time of your registration, you will be given a supplies list. Tuesdays, September 24-October 15, 5:30-7pm, (4 sessions) or Tuesdays, October 29-November 19, 5:30-7pm (4 sessions) $55-Residents/$65-Non-Residents KIDS AND CLAY: MORE THAN MUD PIES with Megan Trail For Ages 6-11 Designed for all levels of clay experience. In a fun and relaxing atmosphere, have fun using the 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, September 14-November 9, 9:30-11am (8 sessions), No class 10/19 $100-Residents/$110-Non-Residents
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MIXED MEDIA with Camellia Orr For Ages 9-12 Explore a variety of art techniques and terminology as you create two and three-dimensional art works. Each week, you will learn how to incorporate different media as you explore drawing and painting, collage, printmaking, book and card-making, mosaics and more! Saturdays September 21-October 19, 12-1:30pm (5 sessions) or Saturdays, November 2-December 7, 12-1:30pm (5 sessions), No class 11/30 $60-Residents/$70-Non-Residents DRAWING FOR YOUTH with Carol Zika For Ages 9-12 Children love to draw and they do so freely and with great joy. Pre-adolescents 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! Students will be introduced to graphite, charcoal, pastel and colored pencils. Tuition includes supplies. Thursdays, September 19-November 14, 4:30-6pm (8 sessions), No class 10/31 $90-Residents/$100-Non-Residents PAINTING BY DESIGN with Kate Cavanaugh For Ages 10-14 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. Mondays, September 16-October 7, 5-6:30pm (4 sessions) or Mondays, October 28-November 18, 5-6:30pm (4 sessions) $50-Residents/$60-Non-Residents BASIC BEADING BONANZA with Susan Kieffer For Ages 10-14 NEW! This workshop will give you the skills and knowledge to create beaded treasures for yourself, for gifts, or for sale! Have fun learning techniques for making a multi-strand necklace. You will have the opportunity to create several original pieces, including a 3-strand beaded necklace. The importance and techniques of proper crimping will be taught. Improper crimping is why jewelry falls apart so quickly! Learn how to repair those items and create better quality products of your own. At the time of your registration, you will be given a small supplies list. You are welcome to bring any beads you wish to use for your projects! Wednesdays, October 23-November 6, 4:30-6pm (3 sessions) $45-Residents/$55-Non-Residents
PORTRAIT DRAWING FOR TEENS with Jacob Thompson For Ages 11-17 Draw from live models! Ideal for homeschoolers! Begin with classroom studies of basic proportion and careful observation to achieve likeness and form. Learn skills which address drawing accuracy and explore modern techniques that focus on expressiveness through a variety of media and approaches. Live models will be used in the final 3 sessions. Tuition includes model’s fee. Tuesdays, October 15-November 19, 4-6pm (6 sessions) $95-Residents/$105-Non-Residents TEEN WHEEL-THROWING with Joe Vitek For Ages 12-17 For both total beginners and those with 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. You can expect to learn how to make vases, mugs, bowls, and plates, as well as other forms according to ability and desire. (Clay, use of tools, glazing and firing are included in tuition.) Thursdays, September 19-November 7, 4-6pm (8 sessions) $120-Residents/$130-Non-Residents COMIC WORKSHOP FOR TEENS with Clinton White For Ages 12-17 If you ever wondered how to create comics or how to draw in anime/manga style, then this is the workshop for you! Using live drawing demonstrations, discover how to draw and design characters in both western and Japanese “manga’ comic book styles. Explore techniques for creating engaging characters, costumes and expressions. This workshop includes discussion, demonstration of basic story creation, and page layout. Have a great time creating your own unique comic book story! Mondays, September 23-October 28, 5-7pm (6 sessions) $80-Residents/$90-Non-Residents DRAWING TECHNIQUES with Paul Kerris For Ages 12-17 If you have always wanted to draw, but have lacked the confidence to try, this is the class for you! Have fun exploring a variety of approachable drawing methods including a grid technique, a blocking method, and much more! This workshop will allow you to deal with a variety of subject matters. Mondays, September 16-30, 4-6pm (3 sessions) or Mondays, October 21-November 4, 4-6pm (3 sessions) $45-Residents/$55-Non-Residents
HOMESCHOOL HOMESCHOOLING 21st CENTURY LEARNING WORKSHOPS NEW! Designed for homeschool groups! Columbia Art Center’s Youth Coordinator, Monica Herber, will help you create a customized workshop that will address any age appropriate general studies objective and art objective. This tactile teaching style develops creative critical thinking skills and a deeper comprehension of material. With collaborative efforts of Columbia Art Center’s experienced art instructors, your group will leave with a new understanding of an art genre and core educational topics. You can choose from the following core subjects — General Studies Objectives Art Genres Math/Geometry Visible Thinking Earth Science Printmaking Basic Chemistry Watercolor History Color Theory Cultural Studies Collage Art History Tableau Language Arts Visual Story Telling Workshops For Ages 5-8 Years Old Length of Workshop: Two-Hours • Cost: $150* Workshops For Ages 9-14 Years Old Length of workshop: 4 hours • Cost $300* Can be divided into two-days/two-hours) *Prices are based and include up to 10 participants, unless otherwise noted. Additional participants: $10 extra To schedule your workshop, please call Monica Herber at 410-730-0075 or email Monica.Herber@ ColumbiaAssociation.org ART THROUGH THE CURRICULUM: SURVEY For Ages 6-10 Designed for individuals and groups! Learn about general subjects through a visual lens and hands-on exploration. This art integration class will allow students 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 the individual subjects will be further explored in the following sessions. Provide your child with a new way of entering a subject while they have fun creating art. Wednesdays, September 25-October 23, 9:30-11:30am (5 sessions) with Becky Legg or Wednesdays, October 30-November 27, 9:30-11:30am (5 sessions) with Camellia Orr $55-Residents/$65-Non-Residents
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Youth NEW PARTIES! &Teen PARTIES Columbia Art Center
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Graffiti Artist for the Day Ages 8-17 You and your friends will experience the thrill of mastering basic skills while creating individual masterpieces! From start to finish everyone will be drawing, painting, learning techniques, styles and design patterns. Choose a style: classic bubble, cartoon, or stencil to design your own name board or t-shirt.
For Ages 5-17
Columbia Art Center sets the stage and you create the art! Party coordinator, Melissa Capo, will help you plan your party. With collaborative efforts from our experienced party team and art instructors, we’ll make sure you leave with art projects that make you want to create more!
Youth & Teen Parties Include: Party invitations Regular ¼ sheet cake 10 slices of cheese pizza 10 juice boxes Colorful paper products, utensils, candles Party coordinator 2 party attendants Structured activities for 10 participants Participants take home their creations* 1.5 hours of activities 30 minutes of celebration
Available Party Times: Friday: 5pm Saturday and Sunday: 1pm or 3pm
Super Hero Wear-A-Doodle Party Ages 5-13 Create a superhero logo/image and have it put on a wear-a-doodle t-shirt. Design a superhero mask and trading cards. *Note: Wear-A-Doodle items are not guaranteed to be completed by the conclusion of the party. Guaranteed to be ready for pick-up within two days following the party.
CLASSIC PARTIES!
Party with Arty! Ages 5-12 Guests will collaborate on a group art project and work on an individual art activity. Group activity includes a fun warm-up project creating a birthday banner for the birthday child. Choose one art project from below: Fairy Dust and Dragon Wings Explore fairy tales and experience myths during this artistic escape to another world! Create a carnival mask, costume wings or a fairy tale sketchbook. Passport and Traveling Journals Create your own photo passports and imagine visiting your favorite place. Learn about the culture and design your own traveling journal using a variety of creative techniques. Fill the pages with your own artwork! Paints, Paws, and Claws Take a journey around the globe, learning about colorful animal folk art! Create a vibrant mask or shadow puppet and design habitat scenery for your party animal! Wear-a-Doodle Party! Ages 5-17 Make an impression with your one-of-a-kind design! Imprint your art work on a t-shirt or cinch bag. Choose your own theme. *Please Note: Wear-A-Doodle items are not guaranteed to be completed by the conclusion of the party. If they aren’t, then they will be ready for pick-up within two days following the party.
Prices: CA Member: $250 CA Resident: $280 Non-Member: $310 *Price is based on the membership status of the birthday person and includes up to 10 participants, unless otherwise noted. Additional participants are $10 each. Early reservations recommended. We book quickly. To schedule your party, call Melissa Capo at 410-715-3169 or email CA.Parties@ColumbiaAssociation.org
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Jewelry Party! Ages 6-17 Become a jewelry designer and create your own unique accessories! Select your project: a friendship memory wire bracelet or two-piece beaded jewelry set.
Adult Creative PARTIES Columbia Art Center For Ages 21 and Over
Available Party Times: Friday: 6pm Saturday and Sunday: 12pm or 2pm
Prices: CA Member: $250 CA Resident: $280 Non-Member: $310 Price is based on the membership status of the person booking party and includes up to 10 participants. Additional participants are $15 each. Saturday and Sunday evening times are available at an extra cost: CA Member: $300 CA Resident: $330 Non-Member: $360 Early reservations are recommended. We book quickly. To schedule your party, call Melissa Capo at 410-715-3169 or email CA.Parties@ColumbiaAssociation.org
Adult Creative Parties Include: Party invitations Art instructor All materials and supplies for the project(s) Participants take home their creations Two- hour party (private studio rental space)
ADULT CREATIVE PARTY OPTIONS Jewelry Party Age 21+ Try one of our new fantastic jewelry parties for adults! Choose from one of the four offerings being provided by jewelry artist Kathy Fritz (owner and operator of Bead Soup): Daisy Chain Bracelet, Flat Spiral Bracelet, Captured Pearl Bracelet or Leather Wrap Bracelet. Paint Your Own Party Age 21+ Have you always wanted to paint like Picasso? Or is Jackson Pollock more your style? Pick one art style and learn how to paint like the masters! Leave with a beautiful painting in hand! Choose one of the following art movements: capturing cubism, abstract expressionism or expressive realism.
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT TO CREATE New Format! Enjoy an evening of fun and art with your girlfriends. Pick a fun Do-It-Yourself (DIY) project and schedule a time that works for your group. Feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages! Relax and have fun creating with your gal pals. $25 per person (5 person minimum). Projects include the following — China Plate Pendant or China Plate Earrings Wire Wrapped Rings Beaded Pearl Bracelet and Earring Set Fancy Magnet Chalkboard and Keyholder Words on Canvas Decorative Wall Picture
Glass Painting on Cocktail Glasses Seasonal Decoupage Glass Plates Visual Memorabilia Cocktail Tray Race Medals Memorabilia Display Family Memories Shadow Box
BRIDAL PARTY DIY WORKSHOPS NEW! Bring your bridal party, family members, and friends and have fun creating a unique Do-It-Yourself (DIY) project that you can use and enjoy on your special day. Create an elegant accessory to go with your bridesmaids’ gowns, have fun creating wedding or shower favors, or design personal glassware or centerpieces for the bridal party tables. Pick a date and time that works for your group! $25 per person (5 person minimum) Your Special Day Necklace This necklace is just perfect for the bride-to-be or members of the wedding party. It is an illusion necklace made with pearls, crystals, and silver or gold spacer beads — a simple and elegant design you can wear for many occasions to come! Bridal Party Bracelets A great bracelet design for everyone in the wedding party! Just choose the color you want and start beading. You and your group will be using 3 x 4 mm fringe beads clustered together and paired with crystals and spacer beads for a very practical and elegant bracelet. Elegant Etched Wine Goblets Personalize your glassware for the bridal party table using this etching technique. This process can be used for any type of glassware, vases, votives, or wine glasses. Unique Stamped Pendants or Magnets Give your favors a personal touch. Let your guests select their own memorable magnets or create gift tag pendants. Use stamps and custom colors to create these fun favors. Decorative Decoupage Dinner Plates These plates will not only make beautiful dessert plates, but also make unique handmade gifts for your wedding party! Note: These plates cannot be submerged in water. They must be wiped down by hand with a cloth. Bridal Shower Elegant Cupcakes Do you have a bridal shower to host? Working with butter cream icing, fondant, and gum paste, you can learn how to decorate elegant cupcakes and make easy guest favors. Bring the entire bridal party and have a wedding preparation gathering. Bring color swatches and bridal themes so you can match the wedding.
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Teacher Biographies Robin Abello is a technology consultant, software engineer, and teacher. He is the founder of Personal Computerworks, Inc. and ezColumbia, a local classifieds service and community information website. Trudy Babchak, Assistant Director of the Columbia Art Center, holds a BA from the University of Maryland and Post Baccalaureate degree in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Joyce Bell received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Art Education from Towson University. Since retiring from teaching art in Baltimore County elementary and middle schools. Bob Coe is the principal designer for Arbitron, Inc. An artist member of the Baltimore Watercolor Society, Bob studied watercolor with Morris Green and has been teaching at Columbia Art Center since 1991. Susan Wertheimer David, a potter for over 20 years, originally trained as an art historian at the Institute of Fine Arts in New York. She has studied with potters such as Ron Meyers, Nicholas Joerling, Ellen Shankin and Woody Hughes David Fried holds an MFA from the Maryland Institute, College of Art and has studied portraiture and sculpture at the Schuler School and Mitchell School of Art. Kathy Fritz received her BA in Fine Arts from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. After being a drafter for many years, she started beading. Kathy’s love for beading inspired her to launch Bead Soup, an online jewelry store. Dennis Gilbert has been a nature and art photographer for over 35 years. He has photographed extensively and exhibited in the Outer Banks, other Atlantic coast regions and in the Columbia/Howard County area. Cathy Holt has been working in clay for 18 years, starting in high school and continuing through classes at Montgomery College and Baltimore Clayworks. She recently completed her BFA in Ceramics at Towson University. Marlene Jackson received her MA in Graphics Design from the University of Baltimore. She has currently received a doctoral degree at University of Phoenix. Marlene received her EdD in Education Leadership in 2009. Marlene currently works as a graphics designer for the Federal Communications Commission. Paul Kerris has been an art teacher in the Archdioscese of DC for 8 years and a professional artist for the last 13 years. His educational background includes an AA degree and a BA degree in the field of commercial art/illustration. Susan Kieffer has her BA degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She has written, illustrated and published two children’s books. Susan has taught art classes in a variety of media for the last seven years to all ages. Donna Lansman has over 25 years of clay experience working professionally as both a handbuilder and a wheel potter. She has taught various types of claywork to children, adults, senior citizens and the disabled. Deborah Maklowski has been a practicing artist for over 50
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years. Working primarily in pastel, colored pencil, and graphite, she enjoys both representational and abstract subjects and is an accomplished plein air painter. Christina McCleary has a BFA in sculptural studies from Maryland Institute, College of Art and an MFA from the Rinehart School of Sculpture, MICA. She works as the Ceramics Manager at the Columbia Art Center and is an adjunct faculty member of Howard Community College. Nancy Ziegenfus McIntosh has a BS in Art Education from Penn State University and an MFA in studio ceramics from Columbia Visual Arts College, Columbia, MD. She has taught in the Montgomery County public schools for 19 years. Jean Marie Mettee pursued a glass-exclusive career beginning in 1991 after taking her first glass class at Columbia Art Center. She currently creates commission and gallery pieces in fused, stained and carved glass at her own studio. Nancy Pollack is a multi-media artist, creating jewelry in Precious Metal Clay (PMC), metal wire, and polymer clay. Her jewelry has been featured in several national magazines. George Sakkal has a BA in architecture from Texas A&M University and a Master’s Degree in City Planning from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. His collages have appeared in award-winning exhibitions. Sarah Snowden has been painting of porcelain for 15 years and has studied with many artists in the field. She teaches in her studio and has given demonstrations at community events. Anna Tai is a retired research scientist with a great passion for knitting, crocheting and loom-knitting. To express her love of colors and textures, she experiments with many different colors in the spinning and dyeing of specialty yarns. Jann Tamburello has been working with clay since the early 1990’s and became affiliated with Columbia Art Center in 1995. She makes wheel-thrown functional work, as well as handbuilt pieces in stoneware and porcelain. Jones Taylor, Sr. is a professional photographer who works in his home studio in Columbia, MD. He was instrumental in developing the photography department at Columbia Art Center. Laura Vernon-Russell In her encaustic works, Laura combines the elements of photography, drawing and painting. Trained as a painter at MICA she has used these skills and her work in photography to perfectly meld the two in encaustic paint. Joe Vitek started with Baltimore Clayworks in 1987, and was a resident artist until 1995. In 1964 he started working with clay while at the Corcoran School of Art. Donna Weeks has taught herself to do many different jewelry techniques. Several of her original designs have been published in national jewelry magazines including Bead Trends and BeadStyle. Carol Zika is an art educator with a MA from University of Illinois. Carol is a versatile teacher, with a range that includes drawing, portraits, painting, printmaking, pottery, metalsmithing and jewelry design
Class Policies & Procedures INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY If Howard County public schools are closed due to inclement weather, the 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 the Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or check Columbia Art Center’s Facebook page.
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 request.
CANCELLATION AND TUITION REFUNDS Columbia Art Center reserves the right to cancel any class for any reason. In the event the 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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