Spring-Summer 2015 Classes & Workshops by Old School Square

School of Creative Arts I Classes and Workshops

Spring/Summer 2015 I DelrayArts.org

CONTENTS

Registration................................................................. 2 Spring/Summer2015 Classes at a Glance.................. 3 Spring/Summer 2015 Terms at a Glance . ................. 4 Spring/Summer 2015 Fees at a Glance .................... 4 Here’s What’s New! ................................................... 4 Art Classes .............................................................. 5-7 Members’ Studio . ...................................................... 8 Art Workshops . .......................................................... 9 Photography Classes................................................ 10 Photography Workshops.......................................... 13 Digital Imaging Classes ........................................... 14 Writing Classes......................................................... 15 Open Readings ........................................................ 15 Youth Classes............................................................ 16 Instructor Bios...................................................... 17-20 Meetup Groups......................................................... 21 Summer Arts Camp.................................................. 22

Discover your creative potential and join us at The School of Creative Arts. We have added a fused glass workshop series, fashion illustration workshops and street and surf photography workshops. Test your talents with a daily painting challenge and meet weekly to critique and create. New evening classes are available in mixed media, pastels and Art à la carte. Check out our new Fun and Foundation youth class on Saturdays with a different instructor and project each week. Become a Member of Delray Beach Center for the Arts and your class fee is reduced! Be sure to locate our galleries in the Crest Theatre Building! Bring your friends to enjoy our student and instructor artwork! Looking forward to seeing you on campus! Sincerely,

STAFF DIRECTORY

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS .............. 561.243.7922 Joe Gillie President and CEO Delray Beach Center for the Arts......................Ext. 504 Karen Richards Chief Operating Officer Delray Beach Center for the Arts......................Ext. 323 Ann Smith Arts Education Coordinator.............................. Ext. 317 Sharon Morgan Arts Education Assistant.................................. Ext. 478 Deborah Veres Front Desk Registration....................................Ext. 478 SEND A KID TO CLASS

Delray Beach Center for the Arts offers scholarships to children from Delray Beach who cannot afford to attend class. Scholarships are funded through partner organizations such as the Delray Art League and awarded through the Palm Beach County School District. Your donation of $100 will provide a full scholarship that covers all class expenses. Want to help?

Please contact Ann Smith, Education Coordinator at 561.243.7922, x317.

Ann P. Smith Arts Education Coordinator School of Creative Arts Delray Beach Center for the Arts, Inc. asmith@DelrayArts.org 561.243.7922, x317 MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

OPEN HOUSE EVENTS / Crest Theatre Studios Saturday, April 18, 2015, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. • Meet our instructors and learn how our programs can help you discover or expand your creative potential! • Meet students and view their art in the School of Creative Arts Showcase! • Open Houses are scheduled several times per year. Visit DelrayArts.org for upcoming dates.

THE SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS SHOWCASES Crest Theatre Galleries Showcases of student and faculty work are displayed throughout the year. Please visit DelrayArts.org for details.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT POLICY

OUR HISTORIC SPACES REQUIRE LOTS OF TLC!

Our registration policy has been developed to be as flexible as possible, while protecting quality educational standards. All programs and instructors are subject to change.

In our ongoing efforts to maintain these historic buildings and the studio spaces within, we expect all students assist us by cleaning up their respective work areas at the conclusion of each class.

ALL STUDIOS ARE LOCATED IN THE CREST THEATRE BUILDING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

(Studio assignments subject to change)

REFUND POLICIES

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2015 CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR ALL TERMS

• NO refunds or make-up classes due to student illness, unexpected travel, or other reasons beyond the control of the facility.

April 13, 2015

• Refunds to withdraw from a Class or Workshop must be requested in writing no less than one week prior to the beginning of the course.

TO REGISTER ONLINE Visit DelrayArts.org

TO REGISTER BY PHONE Call 561.243.7922, extension 317 or 478

TO REGISTER IN PERSON Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre lobby Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Avenue Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (when school is in session) Friday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

REGISTRATION POLICIES • Placement in a course is secured by payment of all fees. • Doors open 15 minutes prior to class start time. • Each class fee contains a non-refundable $15 combined registration and preservation fee. • Become a member of Delray Beach Center for the Arts and Class Fee is discounted! • Suggested supply lists for classes are available. • The Center is not responsible for any artwork/personal items that are lost, stolen, damaged or left in the classroom. • Students and parents must respect the rights of other students and staff or they may be asked to leave the school and forfeit tuition. • To register for classes that are available for proration, registration must be handled by phone or in person.

Cover: Digital Photograph Enhanced with Post Processing by Irene Hill

SPRING/SUMMER 2015 CLASSES AT A GLANCE

Monday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday Daily Painters Class

Wednesday

Friday

Discovering Abstract Painting

Art à la Carte

Members’ Studio

Watercolor

Members’ Studio

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Saturday

Master Fine Art Photography

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Thursday

Still Life Painting Oil / Acrylic

Photography on the Move Learning To Draw, Learning To See

Multimedia Art Expression

Figure Drawing

Exploring Painting

Drawing 101

Collage and Mixed Media

The Studio Experience

Introduction to Using Your Digital Camera

Advanced - Fine Art Photography

Intermediate - Fine Ar t Photography

1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.

Art à la Carte Intuitive Painting: Art From the Heart

Advanced - Fine Art Photography

Fashion Sketching Workshop

Beginning Fiction

1:30 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.

Fun and Foundations

2:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Photography Salon

4:30 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.

Messy Hands

Young Photographers Beginning and Inter mediate Drawing and Painting

5:00 p.m .– 6:30 p.m.

Getting into Art School: Perfecting your Portfolio

6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.

Critique Group 1

6:30 p.m.– 9:30 p.m.

Members Studio

7:00 p.m.– 9:30 p.m.

Introduction to Adobe Lightroom

From Memories to Memoir

Beginning Fiction

Art à la Carte

Daily Painters Class

Collage and Mixed Media

Introduction to Using Your Digital Camera Producing a Body of Photographic Work

Pastel Painting with a Twist

Advanced Class for Adobe Lightroom

Fused Glass Workshop Vision and Technique for the Fine Arts

Class UPDates at DelrayArts.org

■ ART

■ PHOTOGRAPHY

■ DIGITAL IMAGING

■ WRITING

■ YOUTH

hERE’S WhAT’S NEW! Fused Glass Workshop with Marusca Gatto Fashion Sketching Workshop with Hana Davis

SpRING/SUMMER 2015 TERMS AT A GLANCE

Plein Aire Painting Workshop with ralph Papa Street Photography: Candid Portraiture with russell Levine

School 2015

Starting

Ending

Length

Term 1

4/27/2015

5/23/2015

4 Weeks

School Closed

5/25/15

5/30/2015

1 Week

Term 2

6/1/2015

6/27/2015

4 Weeks

School Closed

6/29/2015

7/4/2015

1 Week

Term 3

7/6/2015

8/1/2015

4 Weeks

Term 4

8/3/2015

8/29/2015

4 Weeks

Surf Photography with Jeff Beige Matting and Framing Workshop with Bob Neiman Daily Painters Class Fun and Foundations Youth Class The Studio Experience Camp Del Arte - Summer Camp

Fused Glass Workshop with Marusca Gatto

SpRING/SUMMER 2015 FEES AT GLANCE Class

Duration/Weeks

Member Fee

Non-Member Fee

Art and Photography

$140

$155

Art and Photography

$280

$295

Digital Imaging

$280

$295

Writing

$175

$190

Youth

$50

$65

Additional Fees Plus Model Fees when applicable

Plus $45 Book Fee For Intro Class when applicable

ArT CLASSES pAINTING

DRAWING

NEW!

LEARNING TO DRAW, LEARNING TO SEE

DAILY PAINTERS CLASS

Carla Golembe

For beginner/intermediate This course will introduce beginners to the fundamentals of drawing and allow intermediate students to hone their abilities in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. The class will teach students how to create drawings from observation, with a focus on sighting, use of line, shading, mark making, elements of composition and creativity. Students will build technical skill and develop personal expression while drawing from a variety of subjects. Participants will have the opportunity to combine learning to see with working inventively. In addition to class projects, students who wish to draw outside of class will receive suggestions for projects tailored to their personal skills and desires. Students will receive individualized attention and become familiar with verbal expression of visual language.

Nancy Spielman

For all levels This class will explore the practice of the contemporary genre called Daily Painters. The goal is to create a smaller scale painting from start to finish in a small amount of time. This practice will enable you to think more spontaneously and produce more lively and intuitive work. It will help you simplify the process and be able to say a lot with economy of brush strokes. Generous, quick and well-placed strokes will give you fresher, simpler more effective paintings. You can work from an image that the instructor can supply or an image you provide, which you can print out. Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Terms 1, 3 and 4 (4 Weeks)

Art Instructor, Carla Golembe

Monday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Term 1 (4 Weeks)

DRAWING 101 – Robert Barra

Art Instructor, Nancy Spielman

MULTIMEDIA ART EXPRESSION

For beginner/intermediate Drawing techniques will be demonstrated in a fun and structured class. Students will draw from a model for portrait exercises during last class in term. Model fee of $10 will be collected at the time of registration.

Donna Fuller

For all levels This is a class for all levels with one-on-one instruction. You will be helped to understand what your paint and brushes can do for you, how to make them work in creating your art and developing your own distinctive style. You will work at learning color, concept, perception and usage. You will use copy/photographs of your own for reference. However serious about your craft, this is a very informal class and through pursuing “our dream,” we have a good time. This class will help the student to achieve high art rather than mere rendering, learn good composition, and how to create beautiful, dynamic visual statements. Free yourself from the literal and create drama in your paintings!

Monday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Terms 2, 3, 4 (4 Weeks)

FIGURE DRAWING – Robert Barra For all levels In this class we will try to relearn how to see with the emphasis on using your eyes and mind to develop what you see, what to use and what to leave out. The instructor will provide assistance to break old habits while learning new ones. Students will work with new materials and be encouraged to practice new ways to draw. Critiques, instructor demonstrations and individual attention will be provided. Students will draw from life models. Model fee of $40 will be collected at the time of registration. Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. All Terms (4 Weeks) 5

Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Terms 1, 3 and 4 (4 Weeks)

Art Instructor, Robert Barra

Art Instructor, Donna Fuller

Tuesday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. All Terms (4 Weeks)

Class UPDates at DelrayArts.org

STILL LIFE PAINTING OIL/ACRYLIC Robert Barra

For all levels Sharpen your skill as a painter. From the still life set up in the studio, the instructor will demonstrate each step of the painting. Instruction emphasis will focus on composition, contrast, color and light. Daily critiques will be offered. Painting sizes 16 x 20 or smaller are recommended. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. All Terms (4 Weeks)

PASTEL PAINTING WITH A TWIST Deborah LaFogg Docherty

For all levels Students will get an understanding of how to use the pastel medium, experiment with underpainting and learn different application techniques. They will get a chance to create pastel paintings that have strong compositions, pleasing colors, exciting contrast and textures that hold the viewer’s interest. LANDSCAPE Or WILDLIFE ArT....YOUr CHOICE!

Art Instructor, Robert Barra

Art Instructor, Sally Cooper

Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Please check DelrayArts.org for details! (4 Weeks)

DISCOVERING ABSTRACT PAINTING

EXPLORING PAINTING – Vicki Siegel

Sally Cooper

For all levels This course will explore your creative self and open your mind to the possibilities of working with new methods, taking risks, painting intuitively and allowing chance to create a breakthrough. Artistic originality is encouraged in a light atmosphere where “mistakes” can be turned into masterpieces. Through a process of experimentation and discovery, your Art Instructor, Deborah LaFogg Docherty personal, unique vision will be nurtured and realized. We will learn about the visual language of painting in dealing with color, composition and painting techniques. Through several tried and true methods, the process of creating a well-designed, non-objective abstract painting will be demystified. This class includes weekly demonstrations as well as critiques and individual guidance.

For all levels Explore your creativity and gain mastery over your chosen media in a creative and nurturing atmosphere. Through instructor demonstration and example, you will learn palette and color mixing, composition, light and shadow, atmospheric perspective and advanced brushwork. Work in any realistic, impressionistic, referential or abstract style that you wish. Use your media of choice or try something new in acrylic, oils, watercolor or mixed media. Pursue your passion for painting and develop your individual style. Art Instructor, Vicki Siegel

Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Terms 1, 2 and 4 (4 Weeks)

Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Terms 1, 2 (4 Weeks)

ArT CLASSES WATERCOLOR

ART À LA CARTE – Drawing and Painting Instructors

Sid DelMar Leach

For all levels Are you curious about our art classes and can’t make up your mind? Would you like to learn something new but don’t want to commit for a whole term? Not sure which medium to use? Then this class is for you! Take a tour through our classes and instructors in this 4 week course designed to let you try our full menu of courses! Each week will feature a project selected from the following areas: drawing with charcoal, pencil art, watercolor, pastel, acrylic painting, oil painting, collage and abstract. Materials will be provided in each class so you don’t have to invest in a medium until you have had a chance to explore it! Additional payment $40 for materials is required at registration.

Previous watercolor painting experience preferred. This class will establish the basics of what watercolor is and how to use it carefully and accurately. Instruction will be in the use of transparent watercolor. Students will be given a drawing, depicting European subject matter, which they will transfer to watercolor paper. All students will work from the same image at the same time.

Tuesday 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. / All Terms (4 Weeks)

Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. All Terms (4 Weeks)

Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / All Terms (4 Weeks) Friday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. / All Terms (4 Weeks)

COLLAGE AND MIXED MEDIA Sharon Koskoff

INTUITIVE PAINTING: ART FROM THE HEART – Carla Golembe For all levels In this fun process-oriented class, students will be encouraged to tap into their creative source. Focusing on painting from your inner being, you’ll discover your authentic style of mark making, palette, and imagery. Through guided step-bystep prompts and demos at the start of each class you’ll allow your paintings to emerge. This is not a class about replicating a particular image or style or copying photos. rather, the course encourages you Art Instructor, Carla Golembe to think outside the box and explore what is intuitive and organic to you. Your imagery may be evocative of something recognizable or totally abstract. There will be instruction in color, paint mixing, composition, layering and the use of various tools; however the focus will be to nurture you to dive into creativity. There are no “mistakes” in this class, only opportunities to let go of preconceived notions and build confidence. The class is open to anyone with a desire to play and discover.

Art Instructor, Sid Delmar Leach

For all levels Explore and learn about the fascinating world of collage and mixed media using found materials, recyclables, personal photographs, collectibles and unusual art mediums! Both 2-D and 3-D assemblage and construction is encouraged. Class includes emphasis on design principles as composition, color, balance, form, shape, direction, line, and geometry. Think FUN! Individual attention provided. You cannot make a mistake; so let your imagination reign free! Tuesday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (4 Weeks) Thursday 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. All Terms / (4 Weeks)

Friday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Term 1 (4 Weeks)

Collage and Mixed Media Class

Class UPDates at DelrayArts.org

Art Instructor, Sharon Koskoff

MEMBERS’ STUDIO For Members of Delray Beach Center for the Arts Ages 18 and up No Instruction / Live Model Delray Beach Center for the Arts members may secure their space by registering for the full term in advance and receive one class free! Single class registration of $15.00 at the door is based on availability. There is no instruction; there is a live model. Format alternates each week between one long portrait pose and a nude figure with a short warm-up and a longer pose. Sign up for the full four week term for $45 and receive one class free! Tuesday 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. / Alternates Figure/Portrait / All Terms (4 Weeks) Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Figure Only / All Terms (4 Weeks) Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / Alternates Figure/Portrait / All Terms (4 Weeks) Note: Professional Figure and Portrait Models may contact Sharon Morgan, Arts Education Assistant, at 561-243-7922 x 478 to schedule paid modeling sessions. NEW!

THE STUDIO EXPERIENCE: MEMBERS’ STUDIO – No Instructor Members of Delray Beach Center for the Arts can share ideas, create and critique each other’s work. This three hour studio time is without instruction. Members must provide their own materials and respect the interest of other artists and the studio space. Delray Beach Center for the Arts members must secure their space by registering for the full term in advance.

Members’ Studio, Genia Howard

Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. / All Terms (4 Weeks) $60

Members’ Studio, Steve Kessel

Members’ Studio, Stuart Feldman

Members’ Studio, Hannah Davis

Members’ Studio, Unknown Artist

ArT CLASSES NEW!

PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP

Ralph Papa

For all Levels Friday, May 15, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $165 Friday, May 22, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $165 This 1 day workshop with ralph Papa is geared for artists at all levels to improve their ability to sketch and paint outdoors. The workshop includes instructor Art Instructor, Ralph Papa demonstration, scene selection criteria, tools of the trade, setup, composition, perspective, color selection and mixing followed by a critique and Q&A session. Participants will meet at the School of Creative Arts and set up in a group on the grounds of Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square. Artists can work in the medium of their choice and select the subject matter of their choice. NEW!

FASHION SKETCHING WORKSHOP

Hana Davis

For all levels and ages This 3 hour workshop provides instruction in rendering fashion figures and garments through a variety of media and techniques. Students will learn how to draw the basic 9-head figure adding detail and design. Emphasis is on making quick sketches to depict the human body and clothing while maintaining accurate representation, proportion and drama.

Art Instructor, Ralph Papa

ART WORKShOpS CREATIVITY AND STYLE FOR ARTISTS – Ralph Papa For Intermediate and Advanced Artists Friday, May 8th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $165

Art Instructor, Hana Davis

Friday July 24, 2015 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. $65

This one day workshop is designed to take your artwork to the next level. Included will be methods of constructive critiquing, demonstrations and exercises to show how your work can improve. This workshop is ideal for intermediate and advanced artists looking to find their individual style or statement. Your Instructor, ralph Papa, states: “Outstanding art comes from artists who not only have the skills of their craft, but their work is unique and identifiable and accurately reflects who they are.”

NEW!

FUSED GLASS – Marusca Gatto For all Levels This introductory class will give you a glimpse into the art of kiln-formed fused glass. Learn how warm glass melts and cools; how to design with glass elements and make a small project. No experience is necessary. All tools and materials are provided for each student.

REQUIRED: Workshop participants must bring 3 to 4 samples of their work. Good quality digital images or actual artwork is recommended.

Art Instructor, Marusca Gatto

Friday June 19, 2015 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. $65

Wednesday July 15, 22 and 29, 2015 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. $140

Class UPDates at DelrayArts.org

PHOTOGrAPHY CLASSES “THE ART OF SEEING”

The Art of Seeing will open up a world of new and wonderful visual experiences for you. Students will learn to see through new eyes. Using your camera as the sculptor uses his hammer and chisel or the artist uses his brush and paints will allow you to explore your creative potential to the fullest.

PHOTOGRAPHY SALON

INTRODUCTION TO USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA – MINI-COURSE If the manual that came with your digital camera is causing more confusion than you care to deal with, fear not. This course is designed to help you become more comfortable and creative with your equipment. In this four week mini-class we break down the learning process into understandable weekly sessions that include taking photos and learning to experiment with camera techniques such as the triangle of exposure: creative use of aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Get started the right way in a friendly artistic environment and discover the world of creative expression through digital photography. Bring your camera and manual to all classes.

Photography Instructor, Irene Hill

For Upper Level Students This class is designed for creative, experienced photographers who want to elevate their photography to a higher, more nuanced artistic level. The Photography Salon will emphasize imagination and the artful expression of creativity and will include classic as well as conceptual photography. Discussion and critique will be emphasized as learning tools to create better images. There will be an emphasis on breaking out of your comfort zone and exploring new photographic visions. Students will prepare a Body of Work throughout the term. Tuesday 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Irene Hill / Terms 1, 2, 4 (4 Weeks)

Monday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Irene Hill Terms 1, 2, 4 (4 Weeks) Tuesday 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Russell Levine Terms 1, 2, 3 (4 Weeks)

PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE MOVE

Photography Instructor, Russell Levine

For Beginner/Intermediate students Anxious to get out there and do more shooting? Want to produce more artistic, nuanced images? In this course for beginner and intermediate students, we will alternate classroom work on composition and critique with off-campus photo shoots. Emphasis will be on producing uncluttered, dynamic images using natural light. Bring your camera to all classes.There are no speciﬁc camera models or types required. Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Irene Hill Terms 1, 2, 4 (4 Weeks)

Photography Instructor, Irene Hill

PHOTOGrAPHY CLASSES

Photography Instructor, Irene Hill

ADVANCED – FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography Instructor, Irene Hill

Are you ready to take your photography to a higher level? Open your mind to unlimited creativity and visual interpretation. Learn to express yourself through mastery Photography Instructor, Lee Gordon of the photographic medium. This class draws upon the proven principles of art and design to ignite the student’s imagination. You will challenge yourself and your fellow students to learn to see well in order to create the fully developed, resolved image. Along with the technical ability to create high-level artistic images, students will also learn to articulate how and why subjects were chosen and identify the specific elements of design that contribute to their composition. Bring printed samples of your work to the ﬁrst class. Tuesday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Lee Gordon All Terms (4 Weeks)

INTERMEDIATE – FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Irene Hill Terms 1, 2, 4 (4 Weeks)

Take the next step in your journey to become a more creative photographer. Learn to see as an artist sees. Develop a better sense of light, shadow, shape, and form. Go beyond the basics and begin to compile and edit a body of work. Learn how to use the camera more creatively while developing a personal aesthetic. This course concentrates on being able to see and isolate subject matter from the environment. Texture, line and space will become part of your photographic lexicon. Study with a group of aspiring students in a class devoted to growth and development as a creative fine art photographer. Bring your camera and printed samples of your work to the ﬁrst class.

MASTER – FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY This class is for experienced, creative photographers interested in more than camera clubs or limited seminars and workshops. Become a part of South Florida’s most accomplished group of artistic photographers. Meet in a unique environment with fellow enthusiasts while sharing ideas, techniques, and experiences. This ongoing class allows the participant the opportunity for continued growth and development as a photographic artist. The level of work and creative ability of this group of artists is unmatched in all of South Florida. Bring printed samples of your work to the ﬁrst class.

Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Irene Hill / Terms 1, 2, 4 (4 Weeks)

Photography Instructor, Lee Gordon

Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lee Gordon All Terms (4 Weeks)

Class UPDates at DelrayArts.org

VISION AND TECHNIQUE FOR THE FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHER For all levels This critique course is designed to help you to refine your personal photographic eye, to be a successful photographer requires a combination of technical skills and visual creativity. Technical knowledge gives the photographer power and confidence to work creatively. This course will explore the connection between vision and the fundamental concepts of digital photography. Through demonstrations, and a hands-on approach, students will explore a wide range of photographic topics and how they impact your photographic work and goals. Bring a sense of commitment (and sense of humor) and curiosity to class, as well as a few examples of recent work to the first session. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Russell Levine / Terms 1, 2, 3 (4 Weeks)

PRODUCING A BODY OF PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK Bob Neiman

For advanced and master level photographers As photographers mature in their image making, they begin to identify themes and styles in their work. This process culminates in developing one or more bodies of work. Creating a consistent body of photographic images allows the photographer to more fully explore their ideas and techniques. Galleries, museums, and other venues showing photographic artwork generally require between 5 and 20 images that can be clearly identified as belonging together under one theme and aesthetic. This class will begin with an initial discussion of what comprises a body of work. The instructor will show several examples from his portfolios of images.

Photography Instructor, Russell Levine

Participants will be encouraged to discuss and critique these portfolios. Participants will be encouraged to bring in a portfolio of 5 to 12 photographic prints to share with the group. The images will be viewed as a group. Participants will critique each portfolio based on themes of consistency, how well the images work together as a group, the strength of individual images, and how effective the portfolio is. Class meets once a month on Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. May 19, June 23, July 21 and August 18, 2015 $155

Photography Instructor, Bob Neiman

PHOTOGrAPHY CLASSES phOTOGRAphY WORKShOpS NEW!

STREET PHOTOGRAPHY: CANDID PORTRAITURE – Russell Levine Street photography is an exercise in the art of observation: paying attention to the theater that goes on in every city and town, and capturing moments that tell stories. In this course, photographer and educator russell Levine will walk you through the streets of Delray Beach to share insights on the art of candid street photography, from gear choices to shooting techniques. russell shows how to immerse yourself in the thick of things, overcome your nerves and adjust your camera to respond as quickly as possible. Along the way, you’ll get an inside look at some of the most photogenic locations in South Florida. We will spend part of our class time on the streets of Delray Beach and the other part in class discussing and critiquing our images. Topics include: Street photography gear, Shooting with a long lens, Shooting with a short lens, Photographing a crowd, Focusing on people, Getting permission to photograph someone, Shooting people in motion, reviewing images in a classroom setting. Please check DelrayArts.org for details! NEW!

SURF PHOTOGRAPHY – Jeff Beige Please check DelrayArts.org for details! NEW!

MATTING AND FRAMING WORKSHOP – Bob Neiman Please check DelrayArts.org for details!

Photography Instructor, Bob Neiman

Class UPDates at DelrayArts.org

DIGITAL IMAGING CLASSES DIGITAL IMAGING CLASSES COVERING CAPTURE THROUGH OUTPUT These digital imaging classes will open up new worlds of creative possibilities, allowing you to fully integrate your vision while enhancing your technical capabilities. Students will learn in a modern interactive studio environment with a hands-on approach to problem solving and technical development.

INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE LIGHTROOM

Creating an efﬁcient color managed digital workﬂow This class is an introduction to using Adobe Lightroom as a digital asset management application. As photographers, we produce an abundance of images, which need to be organized and integrated into an efficient color managed digital workflow, from image capture to output. As digital photography advances and evolves, Adobe Lightroom is absolutely the best solution for photographers and passionate hobbyists who want to get the most out of their digital images. To gain control over your creative output as a digital photographer you must develop an effective color managed and understood workflow, supporting your photographic images.

ADVANCED CLASS FOR ADOBE LIGHTROOM Continuing an efﬁcient color managed digital workﬂow Completion of the introductory Lightroom class is recommended. This advanced class is a continuation, utilizing an integrated approach to Adobe Lightroom. We will learn how to evaluate and pre-visualize the extensive possibilities for developing raw image files. To master control over your creative output as a digital photographer you must develop an effective color managed and understood workflow, supporting your photographic images. Adobe Lightroom 5.7 includes a comprehensive set of advanced development tools for controlling global and local exposure, color adjustments, contrast and tonal gradation. The advanced Lightroom digital workflow will be progressively taught and integrated from image capture to specific exported output. We will learn an advanced digital workflow in Adobe Lightroom, so that all of our progressive workflow will be accomplished in Lightroom. We will also discuss additional external editing applications, like Adobe Ps, Nik Silver Effects Pro, Topaz labs, etc. REQUIRED: Students must bring a laptop, with a mouse and power cord, and a new, unformatted, empty 1TB or larger external hard drive, and have Adobe Lightroom 5.7 installed. This class is designed for the advanced photographer, who has a working knowledge of their computer operating system. The class is taught on an Apple operating system. Tuesday 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Lee Gordon / Terms 1 & 2 (8 Weeks) Tuesday 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Lee Gordon / Terms 3 & 4 (8 Weeks)

Photography Instructor, Lee Gordon

An efficient reproducible workflow allows every photographer to dramatically improve their images and delivery quality, while reducing the amount of time spent processing digital files. Putting the time into learning a structured digital workflow while utilizing Adobe Lightroom will yield output results that clearly speak for themselves. Additional fee of $45 is collected at time of registration for reference book. REQUIRED: Students must bring a laptop, with a mouse and power cord, and a new, unformatted empty 1TB or larger external hard drive, and have Adobe Lightroom 5.7 installed. This class is designed for photographers, who have a working knowledge of their computer operating system. The class is taught on an Apple operating system. Monday 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Lee Gordon / Terms 1 & 2 (8 Weeks) Monday 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Lee Gordon / Terms 3 & 4 (8 Weeks)

Photography Instructor, Lee Gordon

WrITING CLASSES “THE WRITERS COLONY”

Writing Program Director: Barbara Cronie All courses, workshops and seminars prepare students to complete writing projects with the primary objective for self-publishing or getting published. NEW!

BEGINNING FICTION - SHORT STORY, NOVELLA, NOVEL – Barbara Cronie If you want to write fiction, but can’t get started----If you have ideas for a plot, but can’t express them---Learn how to create interesting characters involved in an exciting plot. Develop a writing process and practice writing dialogue so your characters come alive! This is a class for beginners. There’s no time like the present to get started! No published authors allowed.

OPEN READINGS NIGHT – FREE TO THE PUBLIC CALLING ALL WRITERS OF FICTION, NONFICTION, AND POETRY Enjoy making new friends in a LITErArY GATHErING! HOW IT WORKS: Come to listen or sign up to read from an original work (published or unpublished). All levels are welcome. Participants read for 10-15 minutes. After the readings there is a short OPEN DISCUSSION, which is not a critique session. The purpose is to encourage one another to continue writing. WHEN:

The second Thursday evening of the month 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. May 14 and June 11, 2015

WHERE:

The Cornell Museum of Art 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach

Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. / Terms 1 & 2 (8 Weeks) Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Terms 1 & 2 (8 Weeks)

ORGANIZERS: Bobbie Kottler, rosemarie Stinnett, Barbara Cronie CALL:

212-677-4278 to sign up to read. Walk-ins welcome.

FROM MEMORIES TO MEMOIR – Barbara Cronie Now is the time to organize your life experiences into a memoir worthy of being published, or just write about your favorite people and things as a record of family history. Develop a writing process that works for you. You will learn how essay and narrative writing can be combined to express your ideas. Journal writing will be important in remembering those special people and events. In the workshop part of the course, you will select writings to read aloud for constructive criticism. This feedback is most helpful and proves to be invaluable for each writer.

WRITERS ON THE GO Several members of The Writers’ Colony are available to read excerpts from their original works and open a discussion as part of a free COMMUNITY SERVICE. If you live in a community with a PROGRAM COORDINATOR who is looking for people to fill a program, this is the perfect solution! CONTACT: BOBBIE KOTLEr at 561-742-3244 for more information.

Wednesday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Terms 1 & 2 (8 Weeks)

CRITIQUE GROUP 1 – Barbara Cronie Prerequisite: Creative Writing: Fiction/Nonﬁction

Continue refining your writing skills through constructive criticism from your peers and the Writing Program Director. Class consists of your reading aloud for 10-15 minutes and then receiving constructive criticism for 10 minutes. You can take the course as often as needed– some finish their project here and then prepare to get published or self-publish. If you have not taken the prerequisite and have a writing project, you may be eligible to register in the group with prior approval by the Program Director. Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Terms 1 & 2 (8 Weeks) $135 All students qualify for a 10% discount on editing (manuscripts over 50 pages). Every student who registers in a writing course automatically becomes a member of The Writers’ Colony.

Open Reading in the Cornell Museum

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YOUTH CLASSES GETTING INTO ART SCHOOL: PERFECTING YOUR PORTFOLIO Gwenn Seuling

For ages 12 and up From the classical atelier approach to avant-garde creations, knowing what to put in your portfolio can be difficult at best. This class will help you to create the artworks that will get you into the school of your choice. Students will work on observational drawing, painting and studio skills while learning classic as well as contemporary approaches, materials and techniques. All materials are included. Monday 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. / Terms 2, 3, 4 (4 Weeks)

MESSY HANDS – Grace Gdaniec For ages 6-8 This fun class is very hands-on and fairly hand messy! Children will use their hands and minimal fine line utensils, such as pencils and paintbrushes. They will be ripping, tearing, pasting, finger-painting and finger-gluing. Each project will incorporate different arts fundamentals and a bit of art history. All materials are included. Tuesday 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. / All Terms (4 Weeks)

Youth Class

BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE DRAWING AND PAINTING – Gwenn Seuling For ages 8-12 This course will emphasize two things: creativity and observation. Materials are included. releasing the student’s creativity: Students will complete many creative exercises that will enrich their creative process and personal expression. Developing the skills to represent the real world with accuracy: Fundamental drawing skills based upon observation of actual objects will be practiced. These include composition, sighting, tonal (shading), contour drawing and exploration of color. Student’s sense of proportion, compositional layout and line quality will benefit, as well as their ability to create volume by using a range of values.

YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS Jane Strisik Busker

For ages 8 – 11 “Young Photographers” is designed for children who love to take pictures. Students will learn how to select subjects, compose artistic photographs, incorporate light and shadow and express their own unique points of view. Students will be taught to take creative photographs in the classroom as well as in and around the Delray Beach Center for the Arts campus. There will be a weekly assignment based on class discussions.

Youth Class, Beginning and Intermediate Drawing and Painting

Youth Class, Messy Hands

Requirements for students:

On alternating terms, students will use wet or dry media. They will work in sketch books as well as create a variety of original art works suitable for their portfolio. For those auditioning for BAK, timed simulations of audition skills will be included. Every effort is made to structure the class to the level and needs of each student in an environment of fun and productivity. All materials are included. Wednesday 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Terms 2, 3, 4 (4 Weeks)

• An image-stabilized point & shoot digital camera

NEW! FUN AND FOUNDATIONS – Alternating Youth Staff Instructors

• A 4 gigabyte or larger memory card • A 5x7 inch print of one photo from the previous week’s assignment (no photo due for first class) Wednesday 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. All Terms (4 Weeks) Youth Class, Young Photographers

For ages 6 – 9 and 10 – 12 Create a strong foundation for all types of artistic expression by learning how to use the elements and principles of art while doing fun, creative projects. Develop skills, vocabulary, learn art history and encourage creativity through joyful, challenging projects using a variety of mediums. Projects can lead to the development of a portfolio and are oriented toward preparation for visual arts auditions. Materials are included. Saturday 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. / All Terms (4 Weeks)

INSTrUCTOr BIOS The faculty for the School of Creative Arts is one of the most talented in South Florida! These professionals bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their classes. As a result of expert instruction here, many of our students’ works have been juried into competitions and accepted into local, regional and national exhibitions. Several of our high school students have been accepted into art programs at some of the best schools in the country. ROBERT BARRA was educated at the rhode Island School of Design and The Art Students League of New York and is listed in “Who’s Who in American Art.” He has exhibited at: The Butler Institute Of American Art, The National Arts Club, The Salamagundi Club, James Beard House, The Newport Museum, The Ridgewood Art Institute, Springﬁeld Art Museum, Museum of Texas Tech University, Huntsville Museum of Art, Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History and the McAllen International Museum. Mr. Barra is an elected member of Allied Artist of America and winner of many awards including The Windsor and Newton Award of Excellence for Oil Painting. His work has appeared in major publications including The New Yorker, Gourmet Magazine, Saturday Review and The New York Times. His work is in private collections in U.S. and Europe. He lives in Florida and teaches figure drawing and painting. JANE STRISIK BUSKER trained at the University of Hartford, Cooper Union, and New York’s International Center for Photography and the Delray Center for the Arts. She has been exhibiting her photography since the 1970s at venues including the Blackwell Gallery (Northampton, MA), the New York Independent Film & Video Festival, and the Ward-Nass Gallery in Soho. Her work was juried into an exhibit at the Soho 20 Gallery by Clare Bell (assistant curator of the Soho Guggenheim), and she was exhibited at 110 East Atlantic (curated by Grace Greenberg). Her piece NY rain was used as the cover image for Cooper Union’s 1997- 98 Continuing Education course catalog. She currently teaches children and teens for the nationally based Camera for Kids program.

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SALLY COOPER has been painting all her life and in the mid-nineties moved from detailed representational work to seeking the abstract. She is a five-time winner of The Artist’s Magazine’s national competition and a Signature member of the National Watercolor Society. Her work has been included in numerous regional and national competitive exhibitions receiving awards in most. Sally’s work is “about a creative process rather than a speciﬁc image or place.” She is represented by Mary Woerner Fine Arts, West Palm Beach. Visit Sally’s website at: sally-cooper.com BARBARA CRONIE received an M.A. in Writing from New York University. Her diversified background includes teaching, writing, and experience in magazine and book publishing. Starting out in NYC at random House as a copywriter, she soon moved on to magazines as the editor of Modern Stereo. Two years later she became the managing editor of a publishing house which produced several magazines. Published as a journalist (articles and interviews), she has traveled to Italy twice, promoting food and wine for the Italian Trade Commission, NYC. Among her teaching positions she lists: The Lighthouse International, NYC; Katharine Gibbs School (seminars), NYC; Palm Beach State College; Palm Beach County Continuing Education – before forming The Writers’ Colony. She presently offers an editing service, Editing Par Excellence, for beginning and established writers who are preparing manuscripts for publishing. She is a member of The International Women’s Writing Guild (IWWG) and The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW). HANA DAVIS attended Pratt Institute and Fashion Institute of Technology where she studied Fashion Design and illustration. Hana worked at Breckenridge and Joe Benbassett designing and illustrating Junior Sportswear. She has taught classes in Figure Drawing and Fashion Illustration to adults and children. Her work has been exhibited at the Nassau County Museum of Art, the Hecksher Museum, the Art League of Long Island, and the Boca Raton Museum of Art.

DEBORAH LAFOGG DOCHERTY combines two great loves in her work: nature and painting. While working in nature. Deborah strives to give her audience a glimpse of how animals live in the wild. She received the Masters Circle award from the International Association of Pastel Societies. Her work has been featured in museums, national and international art shows and International magazines as well as in private collections. Ms. Lafogg-Docherty has illustrated a children’s book with part of the proceeds going to save critical habitat in the Florida Keys. Membership afﬁliations include: associate member of the Society of Animal Artists, signature member of the Pastel Society of America, signature member of the Artists for Conservation, member of excellence with the Southeastern Pastel Society, member of the Oil Painters of America, member of the International Guild of realism, the Pastel Society of North Florida, Degas Pastel Society and member of the Women Artists of the West and the Audubon Artists. Visit her web site at lafogg.com. KAREN ESKESEN received a B.A. from Colby College, Maine, graduating with honors as an art major. She also studied at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture and the Brooklyn Museum Art School. Karen has taught realist watercolor techniques in South Florida for over 30 years. She has taught at the School of Creative Arts since 2000 and at the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens in Fort Lauderdale. She is a member of Bonnet House Fine Artists, and has participated in their exhibits at Bonnet House, the St. Lawrence Gallery, the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, and here in the Crest Theatre galleries. In 2006 her watercolor was awarded “Best in Show” at the “Impressions of Old South Florida” competition at Bonnet House. DONNA STEGER FULLER has a BA in Art from University of Florida and an MA in Anthropology from Florida Atlantic University. She has done extensive commercial work for Motorola, Ofﬁce Depot, PBIA and others, as well as limited edition posters for the City of Boca raton and Hilton Hotels. Donna has executed many commissions of classical reproductions of old masters, such as rubens, Vermeer and Guardi to name a few. Donna is a signature member of the International Acrylic Society and a member of Oil Painters of America. Ms. Fuller’s paintings are in collections in the UK, Japan, Australia and USA.

MARUSCA GATTO has experience teaching glass workshops to adults and teens at rochester Arc and Flame and Studio 34 in Rochester, NY as well as the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY. Marusca has studied in New York State at More Fire Glass Studio, Oatka School of Glass, rochester Arc and Flame and Corning Museum of Glass. Ms. Gatto also completed glass workshops at the glass Expo in Las Vegas NV. Marusca’s glass art has won awards in local and regional juried art shows and can also be found in the Museum Store at the Cornell Museum of Art, Delray Beach, FL. GRACE GDANIEC earned a BA in Art with a Minor in Art History from Stetson University, in Deland Florida with a concentration in oil painting. Grace has worked in several positions throughout the art world, such as Museum Assistant, Museum Education Intern, Gallery Attendant, Art Educator, and Group Therapy Art Instructor. She holds an art teaching certificate for grades K-12, and has experience working with both adults and children. When she’s not teaching classes, she works full time as an Ofﬁce Manager in Delray Beach. Grace’s passion lies in teaching art, exploring art history, and inspiring others to express themselves through works of their own. CARLA GOLEMBE is an award winning acrylic painter, gouache illustrator, art instructor and author. Her paintings are shown in galleries throughout the United States and are included in many corporate and private collections. She has illustrated more than 20 picture books. Other illustration work includes educational projects, greeting cards, posters, magazine work, book covers and hand done art for websites. She has received awards from The New York Times, Parent’s Choice and The American Folklore Society, NSTA/CBC, Jerry’s Artarama and PMA as well as others. Carla has taught art and creative writing on the college level and to adults for over 30 years. She has participated in five Animals on Parade public art projects.

INSTrUCTOr BIOS LEE GORDON has a comprehensive understanding of the art and skills of photography. Since his first cameras – a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye and a Fujica Half Frame – he has owned and operated photographic studios, a fine-art photography gallery, and is currently both a commercial and fine art photographer. Lee’s commercial interests are architectural, lifestyle, and interior design statements. His creative interests are mastering and teaching photographic digital workflow and producing fine art prints. “My creative intention is to simply capture and share the beauty and wonder of the earth, and its magnificent places, faces and spaces.” Visit Lee’s website at: leegordonphotography.com IRENE HILL is an award winning Master Photographer and graduate of Northwestern University with a dual Master’s Degree in English and Education. She has photographed over 200 concerts and events throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia, has been a special events consultant to the National Geographic Society, escorted numerous international tours, and created and managed hundreds of lectures, conferences and seminars. As a lifelong photographer whose goals are now directed to instructing others in the art of fine photography, Irene brings a world of national and international experience along with a love of teaching to her students. Visit Irene’s website at: irenehill.smugmug.com GENIA HOWARD has a Masters in Art Education from FAU and achieved National Board Certiﬁcation in art in 2001. Most of her teaching career has been at the high school level, especially with the International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs. Additionally, she has taught kindergarten, middle school, and adult education. Proficient in water media, oil and acrylic, she is equally adept at using traditional drawing media and experimental media. SHARON KOSKOFF is a professional muralist and designer widely recognized in South Florida for her projects with children and diverse audiences. She is a cum laude graduate in fine arts from Brooklyn College and holds an additional degree from New York School of Interior Design. She has taught at the Montgomery Armory Art Center, Boca Raton Museum of Art, and the Norton Museum of Art. 19

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SID DELMAR LEACH graduated from the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Fontainebleau, France. He has a B.S. in Art from B.Y.U. and is the author of two books on perspective and pencil drawing published by McGraw Hill. He taught drawing for seven years at FIDM San Francisco and has lived, drawn and painted in France and studied with Ted Seth Jacobs. Mr. Leach’s drawings and paintings are held in private international collections. RUSSELL LEVINE has the ability to “connect his heart with his vision, thereby creating the eyes of his soul.” His photographs inspire you to get in touch with your creative side as you have never dreamed possible. By combining his technical expertise of the digital camera and his expressive compositions, Mr. Levine is able to teach his students how to photograph using their own vision to create visual masterpieces. russell’s photographs have been shown in museums and galleries across the United States and he is one of the only photographers to win an award in the prestigious All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition. PATRICIA MAGUIRE has a B.S. in Studio Art from Skidmore College, Graduate Studies in Art and Animation from Syracuse University and an M.B.A. from Florida Atlantic University. Patricia has won numerous awards for her enamels, acrylics and oil paintings, and her work hangs in galleries in Florida and in private and corporate collections in the United States and abroad. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and has lived in several countries before settling in Florida in 1983. Visit her web site at: patimaguire.com for more detailed information. BOB NEIMAN is currently based in Boca raton, Florida. He has exhibited in numerous solo and group juried shows across the U.S. since 1996. He won a total of 8 Nominee Awards in the 8th, 7th, 6th & 5th Annual Black & White Spider Awards. His photographic images were included in the 2008 SilverShotz Folio Edition. He was a Merit Award winner in the 2012, 2010, 2008 and 2006 Portfolio Contests in B&W Magazine and an Artist Showcase Award Winner in the Manhattan Arts International Summer 1998 International 7th Annual Competition. Bob has been pursuing his passion in photography since 1991. He is primarily self-taught. His personal work includes abstracts, man-made objects, interiors, botanicals and landscapes.

RALPH PAPA was born and raised in Manhattan and studied art and architecture in New York at Queens College and CCNY and at the Art Students League. His paintings range from studio works composed of real and imagined themes to figurative, portraits and plein air paintings. Mr. Papa teaches drawing and painting at his Delray studio and at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts. He is a member of the Garrison Art Center, the Delray Art League, Past President of the Artists’ Guild of the Boca Museum and co-founder of ‘Plein Air Painters of Palm Beach’. His works are in public and private collections in the U.S. and Canada and can be seen in galleries in Boynton and in Delray Beach at his studio, the Artists’ Guild Gallery and on his website at: papagallery.com. CHARLES PASSARELLI retired from commercial illustration where he had done illustrations for Coke, Air Canada, Bell South, I.B.M., G.E., and many others. Charles has taught watercolor classes at the School of Creative Arts for over 12 years. His paintings are in private collections from London to Los Altos, California. BOB SCHWARTZMAN has twenty-four years of Industrial Arts teaching experience with the New York City Board of Education. For the past fifteen years, Bob has taught Photoshop and Photoshop Elements in the Palm Beach County Adult Education Program and in private study. He attended Miami University, New York University (Education, Teacher of Industrial Arts) and Hofstra University (Fine Arts). GWENN SEULING has a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and an M.A.Ed. in Printmaking from Florida Atlantic University. Her book, How to Draw Comics, was published by Longmeadow Press. She exhibits her work throughout South Florida and her illustrations and comics have been published in books and magazines in France and America. She currently teaches art at Seminole ridge High School and is an Adjunct Professor at Florida Atlantic University where she teaches Art Education.

VICKI SIEGEL earned a B.F.A from the University of Illinois and continued her M.F.A coursework at Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy. Ms. Siegel developed a passion for painting while she pursued a career in advertising. Vicki’s work is influenced by memories, both personal and collective. Colors and light of the tropical landscapes in South Florida are inspiration for her energetic paint stroke of abstract expressionism and the use of multiple images of pop art. Ms. Siegel frequently exhibits in South Florida and her work is included in numerous private collections. View her work at: vickisiegelart.com. BETH SLOAT has a B.A. from Hofstra University and B.F.A. from Colorado State University. Beth has extensive experience in youth instruction, pre-school through high school. Ms. Sloat has exhibited her work in various locations locally and has completed workshops with Master Artists. Beth challenges herself and her students to “catch the moment of inspiration and make it live on the canvas.” NANCY SPIELMAN received her M.F.A. from Florida Atlantic University and prior to that a B.S. from Southern Illinois University, with a major in Graphic Design. Nancy currently teaches Studio Art classes as well as Art Appreciation at Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach State College. She participates in a contemporary genre called Daily Painters, which focuses on small scale paintings. Her inspiration comes from everyday ordinary encounters. She travels with camera in hand and her photographs are the springboard for her artwork. Nancy received the South Florida Cultural Consortium Award in 2009. As an Artist Educator for Strathmore Fine Art Paper, Nancy gives lectures annually on the attributes and uses of fine art papers. Her work can be viewed at: nancyspielman.com.

MEETUP GROUPS Meetup.com/Art–Out–of–School Organized and maintained by School of Creative Arts staff at Delray Beach Center for the Arts.Our purpose is to reach out to those whose passion is drawing, painting and/ or photography to help you explore your creative potential. Our mission is to create opportunities for beginner through master level artists to network, share ideas and expand their knowledge. Many of our members are teaching or are enrolled in classes at the School of Creative Arts, but this is not a requirement for membership in the group. We look forward to having you join us, meet some new friends and have fun! Meetup.com/Photography–The–Art–of–Seeing Organized and maintained independently by Jim Miller, Russell Levine and Irene Hill. Welcome to our group of creative and talented photographers. Our mission is to help you explore your photographic potential, and to spread the passion for the “art of seeing” to others so that they may use the camera as an artistic tool, much as painters use their brushes. We welcome all those, regardless of experience, with an interest in advancing their photographic skills. Many of our members attend Fine Art Photography Classes at the School of Creative Arts, but this is certainly not a requirement for membership in the group.

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Meetup.com/palmbeachartists Organized and maintained independently by Donna Walsh and ralph Papa. This meetup group is for art lovers and artists at all levels who love plein air painting in and around Palm Beach County and the surrounding South Florida vicinity. The group was organized by ralph Papa and Donna Walsh in 2010 to bring artists together to paint the land, sea and city scapes in beautiful south Florida. We welcome resident artists and visiting artists at all levels to come out with us to paint and document today’s landscapes that contribute to tomorrow’s history. Meetup.com/South-Florida-Figure-and-Outdoor-Artists Organized and maintained independently by Santiago Perez. This group of visual artists has a deep passion in figurative drawing and painting as well as Plein Air/ outdoor painting of landscapes and urbanscapes. Meetup intentions are to bring the artist community out and make new friends. Let’s work together and strengthen our skills while we draw, paint and talk. Focus is on representational art with an emphasis on realism/pseudo-realism/surrealism. All levels welcome and bring creative ideas out of the box but with boundaries that keep the art an upper level of beauty. Also contemplate on current, past and upcoming trends and how we as artists feel and cope with them. Together we feed each other’s creative hunger as well as make things happen in the arts!

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CAMP DEL ARTE - SUMMER CAMP June 29 - August 7, 2015 Founded in 1986, Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square is an award-winning arts center and the cultural heart of Delray Beach. The campus includes early 20th century school buildings, which were beautifully restored and re-adapted to house the Crest Theatre – with the School of Creative Arts on the second floor, the Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture and Vintage Gymnasium. Also on the campus is The Pavilion, a stateof-the-art outdoor performance venue. By combining historic preservation and the arts, the Center became the catalyst for the 1990’s renaissance of downtown Delray Beach, now regarded as one the hottest destinations in the country. In 2012 Delray Beach was named “America’s Most Fun Small Town” by Rand McNally and USA Today. Delray Beach Center for the Arts is a community gathering place for a diverse schedule of activities. Nearly half a million people come to the Center each year for performances, lectures, exhibits, concerts, tours, classes, events, festivals, and rental activities such as weddings, receptions, private parties, and corporate events.

Delray Beach Center for the Arts introduces a summer arts camp like no other! Camp Director and professional musician, Drew Tucker and his team invite children ages 7 to 13 to explore, discover and create through music, theater, visual or cirque activities. Camp Del Arte offers (6) one-week sessions, where children choose either Music (guitar, bass, percussion or vocals), Theater (which includes stage movement & fun Hip Hop routines), Visual Arts or Cirque activities to focus on for the week. Campers are grouped by age and activity. Camp hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Drop off is 8:30-9 a.m.; extra care is available Monday-Friday, 8-8:30 a.m. and Monday-Thursday, 3-5 p.m. Family and friends are treated to a Camp Showcase every Friday at 2 p.m. Camp Fee is $250/ week; extra care $50/week or $20/day. Register at DelrayArts.org or call 561-243-7922, ext. 478

DIRECTIONS From I-95 North or South take the Atlantic Avenue exit 52. Go east one mile to Swinton Ave. Delray Beach Center for the Arts is on the NE corner of Atlantic and Swinton. PARKING Delray’s new parking garage is located east of the Delray Beach Center for the Arts grounds. The garage entrance is located on NE 1st Avenue at the corner of NE 1st Street. City parking fees may apply. Public parking lots are located on NW 1st Ave., Swinton Avenue and NE 2nd Avenue. 22