Session One Schedule by Danielle Wilborn

“The artwork is the residue of a process. “

-David Shrigley

Buchanan Art Center SESSION ONE 2019

January - Mid March Classes - Workshops - Events - Exhibits 269-697-4005

www.BuchananArtCenter.com

117 W. Front St. Buchanan, MI 49107

Buchanan Art Center 117 W. Front St. Buchanan, MI 49107 269-697-4005 www.BuchananArtCenter.com facebook - instagram - twitter - #buckart

Hours of Operation:

M-F 10:00-5:00 Sat 10-2

The mission of the Buchanan Art Center is to provide a place in our community dedicated to nurturing the arts by providing a quality educational program for all ages, as well as gallery exhibits, sales opportunities, and a gift shop supportive of class offerings and local artists, thereby enabling the art center to creatively enlist the power of the arts in promoting positive social change.

In the Galleries Dr. Paul Sergio Gabriel Sergio Danielle Sergio

High School Art Exhibit

Sergio Family Photography

Reception : Sun, Apr 14th 2-4pm

Wed, Jan 9th - Sat, Feb 16th

Students should begin gathering and preparing their most creative, original, well-executed artwork together for this competitive exhibit of studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works.

Reception : Sun, Jan 13th 2-4pm

Steve Roll Mixed Media / Assemblage

Wed, Feb 20th - Mar 30th Reception: Sun, Mar 3rd 2-4pm

Kandy Grady Mixed Media

Wed, Feb 20th - Sat, Mar 23rd Reception: Sun, Mar 3rd 2-4pm

Wed, Mar 28th - Fri, Apr 19th

All media and subjects welcome. Work must be ready to hang or display. Teachers and parents please put these dates on your calendars and encourage students to enter! Contact us at buchananartcenter@gmail.com to RSVP and for further entry details.

Events / Projects

“I have a Dream”

Save the Date Chinese New Year!

During open hours throughout the month of January.

DROP-IN EVENT No registration required Continuing work on this project, Add your dream for the community, represented by your finger print - joining others to fill in the words, “I have a dream!” Record your dream with a photo or video and share it with the community on social media.

Sun, Feb 3rd 1-4pm Join us in celebrating Chinese New Year. 2019 is the year of the pig. Details to be announced.

“I’m Lucky Because...” During open hours throughout the month of March Drop-in - all supplies provided

Handwriting Day Wed, Jan 23rd 10am-6:30pm

The BAC will be providing paper, envelopes, and a variety of writing utensils for people to come and write a letter. Write a letter to your future self, a family member, or a letter to the community. Letters may also be written to include with Valentines for Veterans cards later in the week. Take the letter with you to deliver or fill out the address and BAC will send it along!

Valentines for Veterans Sat, Jan 26th 10am-2pm

Create Valentines for military veterans using a wide variety of materials. Participants may bring in names and addresses for veterans they know. Unaddressed cards will be sent to a regional VA hospital. This workshop is a great multigenerational family or group activity! In memory of Mary Rith White, founder of Valentines for Veterans at BAC. Materials and hot chocolate provided by the White family and BAC.

Stop in the BAC any time during open hours in the month of March and add to our “I’m Lucky Because…” project. Pre-cut shamrocks will be provided for you to share why you are lucky. This open ended community project is designated to create conversation and recognize the good things in the world.

Save the Date Empty Bowls

The 24th Annual Buchanan Community Empty Bowls Soup Supper will be held Friday, April 26th 4:30-7pm

Save the Date

Sat, March 9th 1-8pm

March Madness: Art Edition is a bracket style event for high school aged artists. Participants must register by February 29th. Details to be announced. Please contact us if you would like to be a sponsor! 1

Meet our instructors Session One 2019

Alfonso Cardenas

Darlene Clevenger

Marge Collins

Lisa Kiselevich

Nana Maher

Jen MuĂąoz

Marie Remington

Cathy Tapia

Guest instructors not pictured: Ulrike McCarty, Cheri Martin

I am a wife and mother of three daughters.

Profile: Jen MuĂ&#x2018;oz

A self taught artist, I dabble in almost every medium, but especially love knitting, calligraphy, watercolors, and collage. I studied elementary education and early childhood development, receiving a BA with a focus on arts and childhood education and minor in interpersonal communications. Child advocacy is my passion. I love being a facilitator of art for young children and seeing them experience and explore art for the first or 1,001st time is very special. I focus on the process of making artwork with children over the execution of a set project to allow them to learn, experiment, and explore; facilitating their own expression while giving range to their curiosity and autonomy over their artistic vision. 2

Q A F s Classe

What is your cancellation policy?

How often are classes offered? There are four sessions of classes each year. The line-up is different each session so let us know if you are looking for a particular class! Session One runs January to mid-March, Session Two Mid-March to May, Session Three June to August, and Session Four September to December. Pop up events are always being added to the schedule! Schedules are released during the month prior to the Session.

Do you accept credit cards?

Yes! We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards. We also offer gift cards in any denomination.

How do I register?

You may register for classes in person or over the phone. Mailing registrations is highly discouraged as the class may be filled by the time it gets to us. Online registration is in the works but not available at this time.

Can I observe a class?

Sitting in or observing a class is only possible with prior permission of the instructor and is a rare occurance. Guardians are welcome to stay at the art center during their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class. The green chairs are quite comfortable! (and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wifi...)

Do I have to fill out a registration form every time?

Yes. A form is currently required for each registration. Not only do these forms help us contact you in case of emergency, they also help us know what classes are popular and who our students are. They also contain important liability and photo release information!

Looking for a gift for someone? BAC gift cards are perfect!

Generally, refunds are not available on classes except in cases of emergency. In some cases the registration fee may be applied to a different class. Sometimes, we must cancel a class due to instructor illness, weather, or other emergency, in which case we will discuss options with the students affected. Purchases of art from the gift shop or galleries are final.

even for low Enrollment?

Classes will not be canceled for low enrollment, excepting those in the pottery studio or those taught by guest instructors. Pottery studio classes require materials to be prepared in batches which makes them unfeasible for one or two students. Guest instructors will be clearly marked as such in the brochure listings.

What if the weather is awful?

If Buchanan Area Schools close the BAC will close as well. The BAC will announce any such closure on our facebook page. It is imperative to include the best phone number to contact you in case of last minute closures. Should you have any question if the BAC is open, please call ahead to check. We have students coming from distances and the weather may be different along the drive so we ask that you use your best judgement when deciding to come to class in bad weather.

Does the BAC offer open studio?

Anyone in the community is welcome to the BAC during open hours to browse our art library, sketch or paint in our sculpture garden, galleries, or classroom (if not in use by a class or BAC project - please check with the volunteer.) Mediums that require equipment or extensive setup are not allowed at this time. Students are not allowed to work in the pottery studio without an instructor or facilitator present.

new class description format Registration cost for Member/ Nonmember Suggested age range

Day class is held

Wednesdays

Nov 1st, 5th

Class dates

5-12

$25/30

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Class times

es s s a l C Youth

Rainbow Pinch Pot

Mommy And Me: openhouse Instructed by Jen Muñoz, BA

Targeted towards infants & toddlers and their guardians Drop-in / Open House All supplies included Infants, toddlers, and their adults are invited to meet Jen Muñoz, facilitator of Mommy & Me. See what the classes have to offer, familiarize your child with the BAC, and get to know Jen. Interact with multiple creation stations exploring various art materials through open ended projects. Guardians may be anyone the child is comfortable exploring with and should be able to sit on the ground and to get back up. Saturday

6 months - 3 years

Jan 5th

Instructed by Jen Muñoz, BA Targeted towards early elementary age Registration 2 days prior All supplies included Maximum 6 students Skills Needed: Gross motor skills to work with and manipulate clay and hand strength for shaping clay and gripping paint brushes. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by creating the pot at the end of the rainbow. Learn pinch and coil building methods to hand build a pot using air dry clay. Fill the pot with coins. Decorate the pots and coins with paint during the second class.

Saturdays

5-9 years

Mar 2nd, 16th

$20/25 10:30AM - 11:30AM

No cost

Claymates

10:30am-Noon

Instructed by Cathy Tapia, M. Ed.

Targeted towards school aged children Registration required 2 days prior to class All supplies included Maximum 10 students Skills Needed: General motor skills for working with clay and glazes, hand/ eye coordication for wheel throwing.

Mommy and Me Instructed by Jen Muñoz, BA

Targeted towards infants & toddlers and their guardians Registration 2 days prior. Please call for availability before dropping in on a class. All supplies included Maximum 12 pairs each session. Skills Needed: Adults should be able to sit on the floor and be able to get back up. Children to should be able to sit, either unassisted or assisted. Children and their adults will create art work together through play. All five senses will be used to familiarize children with different art materials. This class focuses on experience and process over completion of a piece. Guardians can be anyone the child is comfortable enough with to explore. Mondays

6 months - 3 years

Jan 14th, 21st, 28th Feb 4th, 11th, 25th Mar 4th, 11th

$10/ individual or $50/60 for 8 wks

10:30am -11:30am

Skills Needed: Fine motor skills for tracing, working with pencils and markers Celebrate Groundhog Day by observing and drawing shadows. Shadows are created by an object blocking light emitting from a light source. Use pencils and markers to capture the ever changing shadows of every-day objects. Use your shadow drawings to create a modern still life. Feb 2nd

Saturdays

7-14yr

Jan 19th, 26th Feb 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

$57/76 10:00AM-11:30AM

The BAC is available for private events?

Instructed by Jen Muñoz, BA Targeted towards elementary age Registration 2 days prior All supplies included Maximum 8 students

Saturday

Did You Know?

Shadow Drawing

This class introduces young people to the basics of working with clay. We will pinch, coil, and slab hand-build projects that encourage creativity. Students will get a chance to try the potter’s wheel and learn how to decorate and glaze their pottery. Experienced students can pursue their own projects under the guidance of the instructor. Students will be notified when their work has been fired and is ready for pickup.

7-11 years

$10/15 1:30-2:30pm

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269-697-4005

s n e e T / Adults

Jewelry Series

Without soldering, make chains to your own style, graceful and elegant, bold and masculine, or a mix! Learn to make components for the exact length and size chain you want. Make simple clasps or purchase pre-made. We will be cutting, sawing, filing, shaping, and possibly forging. We will be working with silver, silver-filled, copper, and/or brass wire. Choice of metals will be offered at cost, or bring your own. Total cost varies depending on chosen material and project. An estimated $5 for a bracelet of filled wire, copper, or brass. A sterling silver bracelet could cost $20 or more. Silver-filled has a measurable layer of sterling over a white metal core – it is far superior to plated wire, but less expensive than sterling. See the individual chain types below and choose to attend one or all! Save by registering for the series as a whole for $60 for members and $70 for non members.

Mix Make N Mingle Facilitated by Nana Maher & Darlene Clevenger Registration required 1 day prior All materials provided thanks to a generous sponsor Stop “pinning” and start making. This group meets monthly, generally on the first Tuesday of the month. Alternate Tuesdays may be scheduled due to civic or federal holidays. Projects and mediums are decided by group input. Members are highly encouraged to share skills they have, or the group can learn something entirely new together. Due to unprecedented interest, you must now call ahead to register.

Feb 9th

1-4pm

Chain mail - byzantine

Instructed by Marge Collins Registration required 2 days prior to each session All tools available for use in class. Some materials available for purchase during class. See description. Max 6 students Saturday 16+ $20/25 Feb 16th

1-4pm

Feb 23rd

1-4pm

Bar Links or Viking Knit

1-4pm

Free - Donations Welcome 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Inkin’ and Drinkin’ Instructed by Jen Muñoz, BA Must be 21+ for this class Registration required 2 days prior All materials provided. See description Max 10 students Decorate your choice of stemmed or stemless wine glasses using alcohol inks. Specify selection at registration. Use vibrant colors on a transparent background to create your own custom set of glasses. Set of 4 glasses come with registration, additional glasses for purchase if a larger set is desired. Find your style by experimenting with colors. Designs will be finalized and made dishwasher safe. Sip something while you work. Non-alcoholic drinks will also be available.

Friday

21+

Jan 18th

s-Links w/ jump rings

16+

Jan 8th Feb 5th Mar 5th

Basic or “fold-over” chain

Tuesdays

Lettering

$30/35 6:30-8:30pm

Cardmaking Skills Series

IInstructed by Jen Muñoz, BA Registration required 1 day prior All supplies included Max 6 students Using various types of markers, students will learn the basics of lettering. Supplies will be provided for use in class, but students may bring their own markers in cone, chisel, and/or brush tip. Lettering is great for adding a special touch to quotes, cards, and all sorts of celebratory decorations. Students should come with a short quote or phrase in mind to practice with during class. This class occurs on National Handwriting Day!

Wednesday Jan 23rd

16+

$20/25 6:30-8:30pm

Envelopes

Cardmaking Skills Series

Instructed by Jen Muñoz, BA Registration required 1 day prior All supplies included Max 6 students Discover how to cut and fold paper to make your own envelopes. Learn the guidelines for envelopes to be sent through the mail. This class will allow you to make envelopes just as unique as your handmade cards. Students may bring decorative paper they wish to work with.

Wednesday

16+

Feb 13th

$20/25 6:30-8:30pm

Advanced Digital Photo

Instructed by Vasilisa (Lisa) Kiselevich See description for supplies Registration required 1 day prior Maximum 6 students This class is designed for the students who have taken Digital Photography classes at Buchanan Art Center. It will concentrate on Photoshop techniques. Students will share and discuss their latest images and continue developing their photographic vision. Students must bring a digital camera with charged batteries and memory cards along with prints of their latest photos. Students should bring a laptop with Photoshop if they can.

Sundays 16+ $50/57 Jan 6th, 13th

10:30am-1:30pm

Writing Workshop

Instructed by Alfonso Cardenas, BA Creative Writing Registration required 1 day prior Maximum 6 students Focusing on short prose, playwriting, screenwriting, and essays this writing workshop series is perfect for individuals looking to work on personal projects with additional help. Discussions will cover models of reading, use of vocabulary, formatting, etc. Time will be given for sharing in progress works and group critique sessions.

Wednesdays

16+

Jan 16th, 30th Feb 13th, 27th Mar 13th, 27th

40/45 6:30-8:30pm

Meet YOU through Yoga

Basics of Fabric Dyeing GUEST INSTRUCTOR: Cheri Martin

Registration required 7 days prior See description for materials info Max 6 students - Min 4 students Learn several techniques for dyeing fabric using vibrant and permanent dyes. Working with prepared fabric will allow the focus of class time on the various techniques and resulting effects. Techniques may include low water immersion, shibori, direct application, ice & snow dyeing, and resist, amongst others. Students will end class with the basic knowledge of fabric dyeing and at least 6 yards of one-of-a-kind fabric. Students may bring up to one yard of their own fabric or a T-shirt to class each week.

Thursdays

16+

Jan 24th, 31st Feb 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

GUEST INSTRUCTOR : Ulrike McCarty

$125/140 6:30-8:30pm

RYT 500 certified Yoga Instructor Registration required 1 day prior to first class Maximum 10 students & Minimum 5 students Discover yourself through yoga. This class explores all aspects of Yoga and allows students to develop their own practice. We will take a journey through the “Eight Limbs of Yoga”. Each class will cover basic asanas (postures) and their proper alignment and benefit, pranayama (breathing techniques), medication techniques, philosophy, and have time for a “check-in”/ Each class will build on the previous. Additional resources will be provided throughout the session. No previous yoga experience necessary. Our physical practice is a gentle practice and suited for all abilities. Modifications and props will be used. Instruction provided in a safe and judgement free zone. Please dress comfortably and in layers for movement. We will sit on the ground but chairs are available if you are unable to sit on the floor. Please bring to each class: an open mind, a notebook, and 2 throw blankets or beach towels.

Tuesdays Jan 15th, 22nd Feb 12th, 19th Mar 12th, 19th

16+

$90/100 6:30 -8:30pm

Knitting Community Facilitated by Jen Muñoz, BA Drop-ins welcome See description for materials info Join our knitting community once a month to swap advice, share current projects, add pieces to a yarn bombing project, or to learn. Knitting needles and some yarn will be on hand for beginners. Suggested starting needle size is US 8-10. Knitters of all levels are encouraged to attend and beginning instruction will be available. Fee goes towards instruction and group materials.

Fridays Jan 11th Feb 8th Mar 8th

$5 6:00-7:00pm

Volunteer with us! Empty Bowls Community Workshops Facilitated by BAC Pottery Studio Instructors & Facilitators Registration required 1 week prior All supplies included Maximum 12 participants per session All ages are welcome to participate in these community workshops. Each workshop contains two dates, one for building the bowls and the second for glazing. Build and glaze dates may not be swapped. Pottery studio facilitators will lead you in creating a clay bowl and glazing it for Empty Bowls. After firing by, BAC your bowl will be donated to the 24th Annual Buchanan Empty Bowls Soup Supper scheduled for Friday, April 17th, 2019. If you fall in love with your bowl, you may pre-purchase it. Pre-purchased bowls come with a Soup Supper ticket and must be picked up at the event. Groups must register each participant by name, and must call to cancel if they are unable to participate at the registered time to open the slot(s) for other participants.

The Buchanan Art Center depends on volunteers like yourself to provide open hours to the community and access to quality art resources. Volunteers are always needed for reception, class registration, and sales. Shifts are typically less than 4 hours, and can be on a weekly or monthly basis to fit almost any schedule. You don’t have to be an artist! To learn more, give us a call or swing on by! 269-697-4005

These workshops can qualify participants for certain badges in scouting organizations. Contact us for more information.

There are many ways to support the arts!

Workshop A: Fridays—March 1st & 15th 1-3pm Workshop B: Fridays—March 1st & 15th 4-6pm Workshop C: Saturdays—March 2nd & 16th 10-Noon Workshop D: Saturdays—March 2nd & 16th 1-3pm Workshop E: Saturdays—March 2nd & 16th 3-5pm

Consider donating your unused supplies, sponsoring an art prize or scholarship, or donate to our endowment fund through the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation and help us grow! 7

pottery

FAQ -

What if I have my own clay?

Sorry, no outside clay is allowed. Clay must be purchased through BAC and is $25 for 25lbs.

Can I use the Studio outside of class?

Enrollment in a clay class at BAC comes with extra supervised studio time. Students are not allowed to work in the studio unsupervised, but may pop in to check on work.

Beginning - Advanced Thursday POttery Instructed by Nana Maher, BFA & Marie Remington, MFA Registration required 2 days prior. Most materials provided. See Clay FAQ Maximum 8 students Same description as Tuesday Pottery.

Are tools provided?

A basic pottery kit can be purchased from the BAC at $15. Some tools may be available for use in studio.

Thursdays

14+

Jan 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st Feb 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

$150/200 1:00 PM - 4: 00 PM

Advanced Pottery Instructed by Cathy Tapia, M. Ed.

Beginning - Advanced Tuesday pottery Instructed: Nana Maher, BFA & Marie Remington, MFA

Registration required 2 days prior. Most materials provided. See Clay FAQ Maximum 8 students Designed for hand building and pottery wheel students of all levels and experience, students will learn imaginative hand building techniques and how to throw on the wheel or challenge your exising skills. Work may be functional or decorative. We will explore the unique properties of clay, aesthetics of form, handles, lids, spouts, decorating techniques, glaze application, glaze mixing, and loading/ firing of kilns. Enrollment in this class includes 24 hours of supervised extra clay studio time. Vouchers and schedules will be handed out at the first class.

Tuesdays Jan 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Feb 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

14+

$150/200 1:00 PM - 4: 00 PM

Registration required 2 days prior. Most materials provided. See Clay FAQ Maximum 10 students For advanced clay students who want to work on their own projects with minimal instruction. Some advanced techniques will be modeled by instructor. Students will peer critique to improve work. Enrollment in this class includes 24 hours of supervised extra clay studio time. Vouchers and schedules will be handed out at the first class.

Mondays Jan 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Feb 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

16+

$150/200 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Supervised Extra Clay Studio Schedule Tuesday Mornings 10am - 1pm: Jan 8,15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 26, Mar 5

Thursday Mornings 10am-1pm: Jan 10,17, 24, 31, Feb 7,14, 21, 28, Mar 7 Thursday Evenings 5:30-8:30pm: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7 Saturdays 11:30am-1:30 pm: Dates TBA in class

Become a Buchanan Art Center Member or Renew Your Membership Today! Name

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Address _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone

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Based on your membership level* you will receive:

Membership Level *

1. The BAC full class brochure 4x/year via US mail or email 2. Invitations to special events at the BAC 3. Discounted class fees 4. Gift Shop Members-only discounts 5. Sponsor recognition in our annual membership list 6. Use the facility for a business reception during an exhibit 7. Recogni�on for one event sponsorship (your choice) 8. Use the facility for one private business training, meeting, workshop, private gallery tour, etc. (based on availability)

Annual Fee

Benefits

Youth (<18)

$20

1-4

Student

$20

1-4

Senior (55+)

$20

1-4

Individual

$30

1-4

Family

$45

1-4

Sponsor

$75

1-5

Sustainer

$100-$249

1-6

Benefactor

$250-$499

1-7

Patron

$500 +

1-8

PLEASE CIRCLE YOUR DESIRED MEMBERSHIP LEVEL ABOVE  Please Mail to, or drop off at Buchanan Art Center Payable to: BUCHANAN ART CENTER Annual Fee Paid $________________ 117 W. Front Street Buchanan, MI 49107 Would you be interested in volunteering with Date Paid BAC? Yes! ________________ ______ No_____ How would you prefer to receive BAC information:

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January - mid March Classes - Workshops - Events - Exhibits

SESSION ONE 2019

Buchanan Art Center Buchanan Art Center 117 W. Front Street Buchanan, MI 49107 M-F 10-5 Sat 10-2 269-697-4005 www.buchananartcenter.com