Summer 2020 Class + Camp Catalog by Indianapolis Art Center

SUMMER 2020 YOUTH, TEEN + ADULT CLASSES YOUTH + TEEN SUMMER ART CAMPS

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Interactive Online classes + summer camps!

WHAT + WHERE Tuition Assistance.................................... 3

● Make It Take Its.................................... 4 Art Retreats for Adults........................... 11

CONTACT US Indianapolis Art Center Marilyn K. Glick School of Art 820 East 67th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46220 317.255.2464 317.255.2464 x 0 - Guest Services Desk 317.254.0486 - Fax Info@IndplsArtCenter.org IndplsArtCenter.org

HOURS OF OPERATION Gallery & Studio Hours During Semesters 9 am-10 pm Monday-Friday 9 am-6 pm Saturday Noon-6 pm Sunday Gallery & Studio Hours During Semester Breaks May 4-31, 2020 9 am-6 pm Monday-Saturday Noon-6 pm Sunday Administration Offices 9 am-5 pm Monday–Friday

HOLIDAY HOURS

● Clay.................................................... 12 ● Digital + Intermedia Arts.................... 14 ● Drawing............................................. 15 ● Fibers ................................................ 16 ● Glass.................................................. 18 ● Jewelry + Metals ............................... 19 ● Painting.............................................. 20 ● Photo + Video ................................... 23 ● Print + Book Arts................................ 24 ● Sculpture........................................... 25 ● Wood................................................. 26 Youth + Teen Summer Art Camps.......... 28

● Ages 4-6...................................... 28 ● Ages 6-10.................................... 30 ● Ages 10-14.................................. 34 ● Ages 10-18 - Glassblowing.......... 39 ● Ages 14-18 - Teen Intensives...... 40 Board of Directors................................. 43

The Art Center will be closed on the following holidays. Online registration will still be available. Easter - April 12, 2020 Memorial Day Weekend - May 23-25, 2020 Fourth of July Holiday - July 3-5, 2020

POLICIES & PROCEDURES Go to: IndplsArtCenter.org/ArtClasses

QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT: Colton Pedro - Director of Education & Outreach CPedro@IndplsArtCenter.org Alyson Walbridge - Associate Director of Education AWalbridge@IndplsArtCenter.org Shawn Everette - Glass SEverette@IndplsArtCenter.org Kimberly Conrad - Jewelry & Metalsmithing KConrad@IndplsArtCenter.org Elise Howell - 2D & Fiber Arts EHowell@IndplsArtCenter.org Dan Fifer - Printmaking, Photography & Digital Arts - DFifer@IndplsArtCenter.org Jeremy Pugh - Sculpture & Wood JPugh@IndplsArtCenter.org Jheny Nieto - Youth & Teen, TAC & SMART JNieto@IndplsArtCenter.org Rachel Thomas-Celmins - Camp Director RCelmins@IndplsArtCenter.org Nikki Sullivan - Outreach Programs Manager NSullivan@IndplsArtCenter.org

ADULT CLASS LEVELS BEGINNING - Perfect for those artists ready to begin their art journey or those who want a refresher on the basics. Students will learn key studio safety, skills and techniques and get acquainted with the tools and terms associated with the medium. INTERMEDIATE - Great for those artists who are already familiar with the basics. Students will learn next-level skills and techniques while building on the tools and terms learned in beginning level classes. ADVANCED - For artists with working knowledge of a medium, with the necessary skills and techniques to generate artwork. Students will further develop more complex skills to advance and perfect their techniques. ALL LEVELS - These classes are unique opportunities for beginning through advancedlevel students. Our faculty work with students individually to ensure the growth of each one of our students.

MISSION THE MISSION OF THE INDIANAPOLIS ART CENTER IS TO INSPIRE CREATIVE EXPRESSION IN PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.

ACCESS ART PROGRAM TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR ALL AGES DID YOU KNOW THAT THE ART CENTER HAS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ADULTS, YOUTH + TEEN CLASSES, AND CAMPS? Apply for a scholarship today and discover what the creative process can do for you!

Anyone can apply! The Indianapolis Art Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Access Art Program is designed to support you, and all members of our community, on your journey to discovering more about yourself through the creative process. Art making can have a profound impact on your future, and this program is here to help you begin (or continue) to have experiences through art that are valuable to your growth as an individual.

UPCOMING DEADLINES: CAMPS 1 ST SESSION DEADLINE: APRIL 27 CAMPS 2 ND SESSION DEADLINE: JUNE 15 ADULT CLASSES DEADLINE: MAY 18 For more information on the Access Art Program and Tuition Assistance please contact Alyson Walbridge at AWalbridge@IndplsArtCenter.org, visit Guest Services or go to:

INDPLSARTCENTER.ORG/tuitionassistance REGISTER NOW! Visit

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

MAKE IT TAKE IT

Think It, Do It, Make It Take It, Love It.

WEDNESDAY MONOTYPE PRINTS Come celebrate the beauty and nature ArtsPark provides us everyday! The textures of leaves and flowers will give you inspiration to create one-of-a-kind monoprints. 1 Day • July 1 • 7–9 pm • $40

GLASS ORNAMENTS - AGES 14-18 It may not be the holiday season, but making ornaments in the hot shop is the perfect way to practice foundational glass blowing skills. With guidance from our glass teaching artist, students will learn to gather glass in the furnace, add color, and form glass into shape. No experience necessary! 1 Day • July 8 • 4–6 pm • $75

Two-hour art adventures in every medium! Leave with a finished product every time! Join the Art Center for a casual evening of guided two-hour classes taught by our talented instructors. Discover the enriching practice of creating art with a community of makers in an inspiring space, without pressure to master a medium or commit to an entire semester of classes!

WAR + ART

FUSED GLASS MAGIC - AGES 10-14

How does war impact art making and its history? And how are acts of war enacted upon art and culture? Join us as we explore art’s relationship with war and trauma.

Interested in glass as an artform? In this family friendly activity, we’ll safely fuse glass rods and noodles instead of handling molten glass from hot kilns to create an original project! Join us as we practice some basic skills and learn more about the hot shop!

1 Day • July 8 • 7–9 pm • $50

GLASS ORNAMENTS - AGES 14-18

1 Day • July 22 • 4–6 pm • $70

It may not be the holiday season, but making ornaments in the hot shop is the perfect way to practice foundational glass blowing skills. With guidance from our glass teaching artist, students will learn to gather glass in the furnace, add color, and form glass into shape. No experience necessary!

INDIGENOUS ART

1 Day • July 15 • 4–6 pm • $75

WOMEN ARTISTS While history books are often dominated by the men of art, history itself is full of groundbreaking women and femme artists. We will survey an array of these important figures neglected by the art history canon. 1 Day • July 15 • 7–9 pm • $50

Indigenous art has thrived for centuries and continues to thrive. While this expansive history is impossible to fit into one short course, we will survey indigenous art from across the globe, ranging from ancient to contemporary. 1 Day • July 22 • 7–9 pm • $50

PAINTING ON IPADS No need to pull out the smocks and brushes! This activity allows you to create exciting digital art from the comfort of a tablet. iPads provided. 1 Day • July 22 • 7–9 pm • $30

GOLDEN HOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

DARKROOM ADVENTURES Explore the wonders of black and white photography in one of the last public darkrooms!

In photography, the golden hour is the period of daytime shortly after sunrise or before sunset, during which daylight is redder and softer than when the sun is higher in the sky. This activity lets you take advantage of this magical window of time to both enjoy the outdoors and take beautiful photographs. 1 Day • July 15 • 7–9 pm • $30

1 Day • July 8 • 7–9 pm • $30

SUMMER 2020

FUSED GLASS MAGIC - AGES 10-14

1 Day • July 29 • 4–6 pm • $70

ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR PAINTING

ACRYLIC POUR PAINTING Discover the wonders of fluid art at the Indianapolis Art Center! We’ll talk about color theory and the science behind this fun art form, then we’ll enjoy the spontaneity of pouring paint. Each student will have the opportunity to create multiple works of art in just one night! 1 Day • July 10 • 7-9 pm • $55

Get inspired and paint an abstract work of art by pouring, spacing, and playing with watercolors! 1 Day • July 29 • 4-6 pm • $40

WHAT IS CONTEMPORARY ART? Contemporary art can be beautiful, absurd, cerebral, and sometimes confusing. This class will explore what defines it, the history that led us here, and where art might head next. 1 Day • July 29 • 7-9 pm • $50

It, It, It, It.

GLASS FLOWER CUTTING BOARD

Take your love of urban typography into the digital realm! This activity will let you create exciting word art that POPS off the screen!

With just wood scraps and a few simple tools, you can build and finish your very own handmade cutting board to use daily or pass down to future generations of onion choppers in your family!

1 Day • July 29 • 7–9 pm • $30

1 Day • July 10 • 7–9 pm • $55

DIGITAL GRAFFITI

Think Do Make It Take Love

MAKE IT TAKE IT

FRIDAY

Don’t worry about watering this petaled piece of art! In this class, you’ll be able to make a color-infused, solid glass flower. Whether you see it as a single stem introduction to working with glass or the blossoming of a new hobby, you won’t regret feeling the power of the flower. 1 Day • July 10 • 7–9 pm • $75

ENCAUSTIC PAINTING Encaustic painting lets you create amazing art using colorful melted wax! Explore color and texture while you learn the basics and paint an abstract scene in wax. We promise you’ll be melting with creativity! 1 Day • July 10 • 7–9 pm • $55

TWISTED WIRE EARRINGS PRINTING WITH COPPER Acid and ink come together to create wonderful works of fine lines and intricate details. Learn the basics behind the traditional printmaking technique of Copper Etching and walk away with a completed print! 1 Day • July 29 • 7–9 pm • $40

Twisting wire is a simple yet amazing process that creates countless beautiful patterns. Learn the basics, including how to solder with a torch, while making your own fabulous and intricate hoop earrings. 1 Day • July 10 • 7–9 pm • $50

WHEEL THROWING Take the potter’s wheel out for a spin with a chance to get creative with clay. Try different techniques in a supportive environment and be prepared to get messy! 1 Day • July 10 • 7–9 pm • $50

MAKE IT TAKE IT

CUTTING BOARD

With just wood scraps and a few simple tools, you can build and finish your very own handmade cutting board to use daily or pass down to future generations of onion choppers in your family!

1 Day • July 17 • 7–9 pm • $55

1 Day • July 24 • 7–9 pm • $55

FORGED RING Experience one of the world’s oldest metalsmithing techniques, forging! Use a hammer, anvil, and torch to cold forge a beautiful ring.

Think It, Do It, Make It Take It, Love It.

1 Day • July 24 • 7–9 pm • $50

GLASS PAPERWEIGHTS

SPARKS FLY! WELDING

OLYMPIC RING BRACELET

Spark up your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore the malleability of metal and all you can build with it by cutting and forming it into free-form ferrous works of art.

Get in the Olympic spirit as you create a colorful Olympic Ring Chain Mail Bracelet. You will be ready to cheer on your favorite athletes while wearing your new colorful bracelet!

1 Day • July 10 • 7–9 pm • $55

1 Day • July 17 • 7–9 pm • $50

ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR PAINTING

SPARKS FLY! WELDING

Get inspired and paint an abstract work of art by pouring, spacing, and playing with watercolors! 1 Day • July 17 • 7–9 pm • $40

Spark up your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore the malleability of metal and all you can build with it by cutting and forming it into free-form ferrous works of art. 1 Day • July 17 • 7–9 pm • $55

XMAS IN JULY GLASS ORNAMENTS It’s Christmas in July! Spend an evening creating a blown glass ornament with guidance from a glass teaching artist while you learn to gather glass in the furnace, add color and form glass into magnificent treasures. No experience necessary!

Keep your papers from flying away or simply decorate your desk with a beautiful color-infused, solid glass paperweight! This introductory glass class will teach you the basics of working creatively in the hot shop. 1 Day • July 24 • 7–9 pm • $75

SPARKS FLY! WELDING Spark up your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore the malleability of metal and all you can build with it by cutting and forming it into free-form ferrous works of art. 1 Day • July 24 • 7–9 pm • $55

WOVEN WALL HANGING Intertwine your ideas and creativity by discovering the ancient art of weaving! In this class, you will learn the basics and explore different techniques to create your own wall hanging piece. 1 Day • July 24 • 7–9 pm • $30

1 Day • July 17 • 7–9 pm • $75

WHEEL THROWING & GLAZING Take the potter’s wheel out for a spin with a chance to get creative with clay. Create a vessel one week, then come back the next to explore high-fire glazing techniques to enhance your wheel-thrown pieces! 2 Days • July 17 + 24• 7–9 pm • $80

PAINTING GARDEN FLOWERS Want to take a stroll through our ArtsPark? This painting activity is great for those looking to capture the beauty of nature and find inspiration in our lovely White River Demonstration Dye Garden. 1 Day • July 31 • 1-3 pm • $40

SUMMER 2020

FRIDAY/SATURDAY

Want to take a stroll through our ArtsPark? This painting activity is great for those looking to capture the beauty of nature and find inspiration in our lovely White River Demonstration Dye Garden.

GLASS GARDEN GLOBES

1 Day • July 31 • 7-9 pm • $50

Spend the weekend flexing your art muscles and create a brilliant glass globe sculpture for your yard or garden. Spend Friday evening gathering glass in the furnace, adding color, and forming blown glass into a glass globe. Come back on Saturday to learn basic welding techniques and make a metal stand for your beautiful glass globe. No experience necessary! 2 Days • August 7, 7–9 pm + August 8, 1-3 pm • $120

BEER FLIGHT In the amount of time it takes to drink a couple pints you’ll create a beer flight tray in the woodshop for all your favorite beers to comfortably sit in. Continue the creativity after class and test your creation at Sun King Brewery with gift cards that will be provided to each student 21 and older. 1 Day •August 7• 7-9 pm • $55

Think Do Make It Take Love

It, It, It, It.

MAKE IT TAKE IT

RAKU CERAMICS

SUN PRINTS IN THE WHITE RIVER - FAMILY MAKE IT TAKE IT

SATURDAY ACRYLIC POUR PAINTING FAMILY MAKE IT TAKE IT

Join us for an exciting adventure out in the ArtsPark where we’ll discover the magic of sun prints and learn about our very own White River! This fun outdoor art activity is perfect for the whole family and a great opportunity to learn about art and nature coming together! 1 Day • July 11• 1–3 pm • $25

Join us for an exciting adventure in our painting studio and discover the joy of fluid art! In this family-focused class, groups will create original, one-of-a-kind pour paintings 1 Day • July 11 • 11 am–1 pm • $50

CLAY TOTEM POLE - FAMILY MAKE IT TAKE IT METAL CLAY JEWELRY Explore the basics of working with metal clay and create beautifully textured jewelry! This remarkably sculptable medium consisting of clay infused with microscopic particles of metal becomes solid metal when fired in the kiln!

Join us for an exciting adventure in our clay studio! In this family-focused class, we’ll explore handbuilding techniques to create totem poles that celebrate your family history. Perfect for your garden or walkway to welcome family and friends! 1 Day • July 11 • 11 am–1 pm • $50

1 Day • August 7 • 7-9 pm • $50

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

MAKE IT TAKE IT

FAMILY PAINTING LIKE POLLOCK - FAMILY MAKE IT TAKE IT Join us for an exciting adventure in our painting studio! In this family focused class, you will experience first hand what it’s like to drip paint freely and make fantastic compositions inspired by Pollock’s own iconic methods! Bring the whole family and prepare to get messy!

DIGITAL MANDALAS - AGES 10-14 Discover the relaxation that comes from creating a mandala in this digital art class! Students will use the iPads to create original digital drawings and practice some digital art techniques in the process! 1 Day • July 18 • 4–5:30 pm • $25

1 Day • July 18 • 11 am-1 pm • $50

Think It, Do It, Make It Take It, Love It.

HAND BUILT STEIN MUG Roll up your sleeves and make your own stein. After shaping and molding clay to your heart’s desire, you’ll be drinking with style! 1 Day • July 18• 1-3 pm • $50

CONDUCTIVE THREAD! - AGES 10-18

DARKROOM PRINTS! - AGES 14-18 Explore a new alternative technique in one of Indy’s last working darkrooms. In this experimental hands-on class, we will capture images on paper instead of film, just like they did in the 18th century! The results are surprising and will inspire you to take your photography to new extremes.

Let your creativity spark and get to stitching with thread that conducts electricity! Your projects will light up when we’re done discovering the science behind this electrifying new way of embroidering! 1 Day • July 18 • 4–5:30 pm • $35

1 Day • July 11 • 4–5:30 pm • $35

FELTED BUGS! - AGES 10-14 Create a colorful little bug from wool, wire, and a little imagination! Students will practice wet and needle felting techniques to make a fun, poseable critter! 1 Day • July 18 • 11 am–12:30 pm • $25

FELTED FLOWERS Create ornate and wearable felt flowers from colorful wool roving in just a few hours! Watch petals, stems, and leaves magically form as you use simple wet and needle felting techniques. 1 Day • July 18 • 11 am–1 pm • $30

GARDEN TRELLIS

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY - AGES 6-10

TWISTED WIRE BRACELET - AGES 10-18

Looking for the perfect introduction to photography for your little explorer? In this class, we will guide students on a quick outdoor photo shoot using digital cameras and capturing fun and exciting images from the ArtsPark! Join us and see what you can spy!

Twisting wire is a simple metalsmithing process that creates countless beautiful patterns. Learn the basics and make an original bracelet you can wear! 1 Day • July 18 • 4–5:30 pm • $35

1 Day • July 18 • 2–3:30 pm • $25

TEXTURED KEYCHAIN Create a unique textured copper keychain using basic metalsmithing techniques. You will work with hammers, stamps, and etched plates to give your keychain a look you’ll be proud to show off! 1 Day • July 18 • 2–3:30 pm • $35

Give some love to your garden this summer by welding your very own garden trellis! You will learn the basics of welding and walk away with a structure fit to support even the largest of tomatoes! 1 Day • July 18 • 11 am–1 pm • $55

SUMMER 2020

GLASS BIRD

1 Day • July 12 • 12:30–2:30 pm • $75

ZINES! - AGES 14-18

Think Do Make It Take Love

Whether you like the look of clean sharpie lines on white paper or layers upon layers of mixed media materials, zines offer a creative outlet for all! Join us to discover the history of zines, explore various styles, and assemble your very own!

It, It, It, It.

MAKE IT TAKE IT

The early bird may get the worm, but this glass bird will get all the compliments! Learn how to make a feathered friend sculpted out of molten glass! This introductory glass class will teach you the basics of working creatively in the hot shop.

1 Day • July 18 • 4–5:30 pm • $35

CLAY GARDEN HOUSES - FAMILY MAKE IT TAKE IT Join us for an exciting adventure in our clay studio! In this family-focused class, we’ll explore handbuilding techniques to create a colorful little house for your garden! This family price is for up to four people. You must register all members of your family at the same time. There will be a discount applied to your purchase at checkout. One project per family. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 1 Day • July 25 • 11 am–1 pm • $50

NATURAL PLAYDOUGH! - AGES 4-6 Did you know you can make your own playdough using everyday kitchen ingredients? Bring your child to this hands-on experimental class where they’ll follow along with our secret recipe to make vibrant and natural playdough to take home! 1 Day • July 12 • 2–3 pm • $25

MANGA PORTRAIT - AGES 10-14 Create your own portrait in the popular manga style! Come discover the common characteristics and storytelling techniques that define this Japanese drawing technique.

MANGA PORTRAIT - AGES 6-10 Create your own portrait in the popular manga style! Come discover the common characteristics and storytelling techniques that define this Japanese drawing technique. 1 Day • July 19 • 2–3:30 pm • $25

GLASS PAPERWEIGHTS Keep your papers from flying away or simply decorate your desk with a beautiful color-infused, solid glass paperweight! This introductory glass class will teach you the basics of working creatively in the hot shop. 1 Day • July 26 • 12:30–2:30 pm • $75

1 Day • July 19• 12:30-2 pm • $25

SUNDAY SLIME TIME! - AGES 6-10 Have you jumped in the craze of making your own slime? Join us on this fun experimental class where you’ll find everything you need to make your own slimy, slippery, gooey formulas! 1 Day • July 12 • 12:30-2:30 pm • $25

FUSED GLASS SUSHI PLATES In this introduction to glass fusing, you will learn how to create patterns and how glass is shaped in the kiln. Walk away with a serving platter that will certainly wow your diners! This activity is family friendly and does not involve handling molten glass or working with the kilns. 1 Day • July 19 • 12:30–2:30 pm • $70

INTERGALACTIC PAINTING - AGES 4-6 A painting class inspired by space, the stars, and beyond? What’s better than that!? This exciting class will empower young artists to reach beyond their traditional painting to create an original painting. 1 Day • July 26 • 2–3 pm • $25

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

MAKE IT TAKE IT

Think It, Do It, Make It Take It, Love It.

Join the Indianapolis Art Center as we magically transform our popular Make It Take Its into world-class wizarding classes. Transfigure yourself into a fantastic beast or down a vial of polyjuice potion while gathering with a community of creatives and Potter fans who keep the dream alive. Muggles, Squibs, and Wizards of all houses are welcome for these spellbinding activities of witchcraft and wizardry!

Friday • July 31 • 7-9 pm

Saturday • August 1 • 11 am-1 pm

Adults Night • Ages 18+

Family Day

Glass Crystal Ball House Symbol Tattoos Magical Ink Burning Patina Potions Sparks Fly! Woodturned Wands

Clay Creatures - Ages 4-6 Wandmaking - Ages 6-10 Silkscreened Shirts - Ages 14-18 Glass Crystal Ball - Ages 18+ Woodturned Wands - Ages 18+

SUMMER 2020

Introducing week-long art retreats for our adult creatives! Have a summer adventure and put yourself in our stateof-the-art studios to experience hands-on art making and quickly learn new skills and explore your creativity! Sketchbooks + iPads Create a Character Painting on Your iPad Fun with Photoshop Intro to Jewelry + Metals Fine Metal Casting Start to Finish Glass Jewelry Jewelry + Metals Sampler Paint to Decorate Plein Air Painting Intuitive Painting Watercolor I Garden Painting Paint Like the Impressionists Pour Painting + Palette Knife Creative Lighting

Build Your Own Camera Smartphone Photography Graphic Tees Painterly Prints Oil Sand Casting Clay to Bronze Torch Work Wood I + II Wet Felting Sewing Dyeing with Plants Clay Totems Clay Jewelry Shape + Surface Intro to Clay

Look for the Art Retreats listed in specific class mediums for descriptions and details or you can find more information at:

CLAY

CLAY The Indianapolis Art Center’s Clay department offers classes for every skill level — from brand-new students to wellfired professionals. Whether you are looking to learn the basics of hand-building and wheel throwing, hone your skills in the traditional raku style, or try your hand at coiling large forms and altered shapes, you’ll be able to explore that and so much more in one of our state-of-the-art studios. CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

INTERACTIVE ONLINE CLASSES WEDNESDAY CLAY JEWELRY - ONLINE Learn to craft your own necklaces, pendants, rings, and all sorts of unique jewelry! Dedicated to creating imaginative earthen accessories, this class is designed to allow your wildest designs to blossom while continually developing the fundamentals of hand-building clay. 4 Weeks • June 3-24 • 5-7 pm $196.00 • All Levels

THURSDAY INTRO TO CLAY - ONLINE Tap into your creativity and learn the basics of making artwork with clay in a fun and relaxed environment. Coil, throw, and glaze projects while developing your own style!

HAND BUILDING AT HOME - ONLINE Use the oldest tools known to humans - your hands - to create vessels, art objects and sculptures! Get handy with the timeless techniques - pinching, coiling and slab building - and enjoy time creating with clay! 4 Weeks • July 9-30 • 6-8 pm $196.00 • All Levels

FRIDAY HAND BUILDING AT HOME - ONLINE Use the oldest tools known to humans - your hands - to create vessels, art objects and sculptures! Get handy with the timeless techniques - pinching, coiling and slab building - and enjoy time creating with clay! 4 Weeks • June 5-26 • 5-7 pm $196.00 • All Levels

4 Weeks • June 4-25 • 5-7 pm $196.00 • All Levels

LET’S N H AV E A R E ! U T N E V ART 12

Introducing week-long art retreats for our adult creatives! Have a summer adventure and put yourself in our state-of-the-art studios to experience hands-on art making and quickly learn new skills and explore your creativity! SUMMER 2020

IN-STUDIO CLASSES MONDAY WHEEL THROWING

CLAY

Practice really does make perfect! Continue improving your bowls, mugs, and other ceramics creations while developing skills in both decorating and glazing. 4 Weeks • July 6-27 • 9 am-Noon $279.00 • All Levels

INDEPENDENT STUDY: CLAY Discover endless possibilities for bringing your ceramics projects to life with the aid of an entire studio and tons of equipment at your disposal. By exploring new and exciting ways to make your ideas a reality, this class truly puts you in the driver’s seat with a seasoned instructor providing insight along the way. 4 Weeks • July 6-27 • 9 am-Noon $279.00 • All Levels

WEDNESDAY CLAY WEDNESDAYS Looking to take your ceramic skills to the next level? Clay Tuesdays focuses on expanding your knowledge of wheel throwing and handbuilding while allowing you to explore more experimental methods of glazing and finishing. 4 Weeks • July 8-29 • 9:30 am-12:30 pm $279.00 • Intermediate-Advanced

PINCH POTS + PIT FIRE Get your hands back into clay with this class that focuses on creating pinched and other hand built forms for completion in a pit fire! We’ll learn the steps necessary for this lowfire technique, including burnishing, the use of terra sigillata, low temperature bisque and final waxing. 4 Weeks • July 8-29 • 6:30-9:30 pm $279.00 • All Levels

CLAY SCULPTURE

CLAY JEWELRY

Conceptualize, plan, and complete ceramic sculptures using coil, slab, and pinching techniques. Whether you are looking to hone your figurative abilities, explore the abstract, or create functional pieces, this class will help you learn the glazing and cold finishes needed to see your projects through from start to finish.

Learn to craft your own necklaces, pendants, rings, and all sorts of unique jewelry! Dedicated to creating imaginative earthen accessories, this class is designed to allow your wildest designs to blossom while continually developing the fundamentals of hand-building clay.

4 Weeks • July 8-29 • 6:30-9:30 pm $279.00 • All Levels

1 Week • July 13-17 • 4-6 pm $290.00 • All Levels

SHAPE + SURFACE SUNDAY WHEEL THROWING I Learn the basics of wheel throwing or add to your existing skills. Explore different techniques for creating cylinders, bowls, and mugs. Finish your pots using decorating and glazing techniques. This class is geared toward those with little or no prior experience, but all skill levels are welcome.

Elevate your wheel throwing and altering skills, and learn to make new forms using fun decorating techniques. Experiment with darting, folding, and trimming while finishing your pieces with slip, inlay, and glazing. 1 Week • July 20-24 • 4-6 pm $290.00 • All Levels

INTRO TO CLAY

4 Weeks • July 12-August 2 • 3-6 pm $279.00 • Beginning

Tap into your creativity and learn the basics of making artwork with clay in a fun and relaxed environment. Coil, throw, and glaze projects while developing your own style!

ART RETREATS

1 Week • July 20-24 • 4-6 pm $290.00 • Beginning

MONDAY-FRIDAY SLIP CASTING Come and discover the process of mold making! Learn how to recreate multiples from one object. You can bring a small found object from home, or create a hand built piece out of clay to engage in the slip casting process. 1 Week • July 6-10 • 1-3 pm $290.00 • All Levels

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

DIGITAL + INTERMEDIA ARTS

DIGITAL + INTERMEDIA ARTS Our Digital + Intermedia Arts department boasts all the hardware and software you need to grow as an artist in the virtual realm. Working with iMac computers, students will harness the power of the Adobe Creative Suite to discover new frontiers in art and design. Regardless of your familiarity with the programs, these classes offer the chance to explore the ins and outs and next-level techniques of industry stables such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

IN-STUDIO CLASSES MONDAY DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Learn how to use Adobe Lightroom to import, organize, and quickly edit images in your photo library. In conjunction with Lightroom, explore Adobe Photoshop to further make precise edits, combine images for masterful “double exposures”, and produce professionalquality images and prints. 4 Weeks • July 6-27 • 6:30-9:30 pm $229.00 • All Levels

TUESDAY INTRO TO DIGITAL ART Explore the world of digital art software and find processes that work best for you. Learn about pixels, vector shapes, and how to utilize different color spaces while practicing techniques to make stunning digital art. 4 Weeks • July 7-28 • 6:30-9:30 pm $229.00 • Beginning

THURSDAY DIGITAL PAINTING Use Photoshop to create beautiful paintings! Students will learn to use brushes, layers, and filters as they get comfortable using a Wacom graphics tablet to create wonderful works of digital art.

CREATE A CHARACTER Bring your imagination to life with fun, dynamic characters. Learn the basics of drawing characters for illustrations, animations, and comics while developing a character of your own! 1 Week • July 13-17 • 12:30-2:30 pm $220.00 • All Levels

PAINTING ON YOUR IPAD If you’re not feeling oils or acrylic, why not try painting digitally? Creating brilliant paintings from the comfort of an iPad, students will use the Apple Pencil to explore the latest software and digital techniques. (iPads provided) 1 Week • July 27-31 • 12:30-2:30 pm $220.00 • All Levels

FUN WITH PHOTOSHOP

MONDAY-FRIDAY

While Photoshop can seem pretty challenging, this class will teach you that with a little practice and know-how, the program can be fun and visually exciting! Students will get comfortable with this software’s tools, and learn to navigate its menus with thoughtful lessons and a welcoming environment. Explore brushes and filters as you begin making terrific digital art!

SKETCHBOOKS + IPADS

1 Week • July 27-31 • 3-5 pm $220.00 • All Levels

4 Weeks • July 9-30 • 6:30-9:30 pm $229.00 • Beginning

ART RETREATS

Take your doodles and sketches into the digital realm, right in the palm of your hand! Students will learn traditional drawing techniques and how to apply them to the fun and forgiving nature of the tablet. iPads provided. 1 Week • July 6-10 • 12:30-2:30 pm $220.00 • All Levels

SUMMER 2020

DRAWING

DRAWING Anyone can draw! From the basics of perspective and shading to more advanced techniques, our Drawing department is the place to grow at any point in your creative journey. Our introductory courses offer the chance to learn fundamentals through stepby-step exercises while higher-level classes challenge students to not only refine their technique and but continue to push their artistic vision. CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

IN-STUDIO CLASSES MONDAY DRAWING 1 Anyone can learn to draw! This class will help you develop the fundamental drawing skills and techniques that will kickstart your artistic journey while letting you experiment with a variety of drawing mediums. Through step-bystep weekly exercises, you will be well on your way to unlocking your true creative voice. 4 Weeks • July 6-27 • 9 am-Noon $209.00 • Beginning

DRAWING FROM PHOTOS Learn how to analyze various aspects of a photograph and develop your ability to create more realistic drawings. Students will learn about proportion, volume, and perspective while sketching landscapes, city scenes, and still lifes from photos. 4 Weeks • July 6-27 • 6:30-9:30 pm $209.00 • All Levels

TUESDAY COLORED PENCIL CREATIONS Take your drawing skills beyond black and white with colored pencils! Explore a whole new range of values, color combinations, and moods with this often overlooked medium. Class projects and individualized instruction will focus on basic colored pencil drawing techniques, rendering, creating surface texture, and more. 4 Weeks • July 7-28 • 6:30-9:30 pm $209.00 • All Levels

WEDNESDAY DRAWING 1 Anyone can learn to draw! This class will help you develop the fundamental drawing skills and techniques that will kickstart your artistic journey while letting you experiment with a variety of drawing mediums. Through step-bystep weekly exercises, you will be well on your way to unlocking your true creative voice. 4 Weeks • July 8-29 • 6:30-9:30 pm $209.00 • Beginning

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FIBERS

FIBERS Our fiber-based classes offer students a sound technical foundation to succeed in creating their very own materials. With a studio equipped with a number of looms and excellent teaching artists experienced in traditional and experimental techniques, you’ll be well on your way to weaving, knitting, and dyeing in no time! CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

INTERACTIVE ONLINE CLASSES

IN-STUDIO CLASSES

FRIDAY

MONDAY + WEDNESDAY

WEAVING AT HOME - ONLINE

WEAVING

Weave your way to beautiful creations! We’ll explore the different ways you can weave from home without needing a fancy loom.

Weave your way to beautiful creations! Students will learn about fabric structure, various fiber characteristics, weaving patterns, the workings of the loom, and all the tools and terminology that go with the weaving process. Throughout the class, students will also learn about the various patterns developed throughout history and how weaving fits into different regions and cultures around the world.

4 Weeks • June 5-26 • 5-7 pm $130.00 • All Levels

4 Wks/2 days per Wk • July 6-27 • 9 am-Noon $309.00 • All Levels

SUMMER 2020

TUESDAY DYEING WITH PLANTS

FIBERS

Create dyes from nature! Learn how to extract interesting colors from flowers and plants found in our Demonstration Dye Garden and your own kitchen. Transform plain fabrics into colorful works of art truly inspired by nature! 4 Weeks • July 7-28 • 6:30-9:30 pm $190.00 • All Levels

TUESDAY+THURSDAY WEAVING Weave your way to beautiful creations! Students will learn about fabric structure, various fiber characteristics, weaving patterns, the workings of the loom, and all the tools and terminology that go with the weaving process. Throughout the class, students will also learn about the various patterns developed throughout history and how weaving fits into different regions and cultures around the world. 4 Wks/2 days per Wk • July 6-27 • 6:30-9:30 pm $309.00 • All Levels

THURSDAY

FRIDAY SEWING It’s time to put needle and thread to fabric! Learn to use a sewing machine and how to troubleshoot common sewing problems. Explore the basics of going from a sewing pattern and fabric to an actual finished creation in this supportive textiles community! 4 Weeks • July 10-31 • 6:30-9:30 pm $190.00 • Beginning

WET FELTING Ever been curious about the wild and wooly world of felting? We will explore the endless possibilities of wet and needle felting while also experimenting with felting knitted pieces. Learn to blend colorful fibers and create beautifully felted works of art in this amazing textiles process! 4 Weeks • July 9-30 • 6:30-9:30 pm $190.00 • Beginning

ART RETREATS MONDAY-FRIDAY WET FELTING

SEWING It’s time to put needle and thread to fabric! Learn to use a sewing machine and how to troubleshoot common sewing problems. Explore the basics of going from a sewing pattern and fabric to an actual finished creation in this supportive textiles community! 1 Week • July 27-31 • 12:30-2:30 pm $209.00 • Beginning

DYEING WITH PLANTS Create dyes from nature! Learn how to extract interesting colors from flowers and plants found in our Demonstration Dye Garden and your own kitchen. Transform plain fabrics into colorful works of art truly inspired by nature! 1 Week • August 3-7 • 12:30-2:30 pm $229.00 • All Levels

Treat yourself to a week of felting fun! Explore the magic of water and fiber as you learn how the material binds to offer endless creative possibilities. Blend colorful fibers and create beautifully felted works of art in this amazing textiles process! 1 Week • July 20-24 • 1-3 pm $229.00 • All Levels

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GLASS

GLASS Specializing in teaching beginning to advanced classes, the Indianapolis Art Center has everything the next generation of glass artists need. Including visiting artist workshops and two-hour Make It Take It classes, we offer a variety of class options for students who are looking for a less-intensive way to learn about the art of glass. CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

IN-STUDIO CLASSES MONDAY WORKING WITH SHEET GLASS Progress your skills in glass fusing! While personal projects will be mostly self-directed, demonstrations will showcase traditional and modern techniques as well as those requested by the class. Previous enrollment in beginning sheet glass is highly suggested. 4 Weeks • July 6-27 • 3:30-6:30 pm $409.00 • All Levels

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TUESDAY

FRIDAY

INTRO TO GLASS

INDEPENDENT STUDY: GLASS

Experiment with several types of glass working while exploring a mixture of hot sculpting, fusing, and flameworking to showcase the malleability of glass. This is a great way to test the waters before jumping into a full semester glass class.

Express your hottest artistic ideas while you continue to learn the basics of molten glass forming. Through the exploration of composition, melting temperatures, and the medium’s sculptural capabilities you will become comfortable and confident in the glass studio. Class time is divided between basic use of glassblowing equipment, demonstrations of techniques, and hands-on learning. Previous enrollment in Hot Glass 1 is highly recommended.

4 Weeks • July 7-28 • 3-6 pm $409.00 • Beginning

HOT GLASS 1 Hot Glass 1 will focus on developing the technical skills required to correctly manipulate glass through off-hand blowing. This will be an introduction of hollow work and sculpting that will provide a strong foundation for you to understand the medium and its possibilities in art-making. 4 Weeks • July 7-28 • 6:30-9:30 pm $409.00 • Beginning

WEDNESDAY INTRO TO GLASS Experiment with several types of glass working while exploring a mixture of hot sculpting and fusing to showcase the malleability of glass. This is a great way to test the waters before jumping into a full semester glass class.

4 Weeks • July 10-31 • 1-4 pm $409.00 • Intermediate-Advanced

SUNDAY HOT GLASS 1 Hot Glass 1 will focus on developing the technical skills required to correctly manipulate glass through off-hand blowing. This will be an introduction of hollow work and sculpting that will provide a strong foundation for you to understand the medium and its possibilities in art-making. 4 Weeks • July 12-August 2 • 3-6 pm $409.00 • Beginning

4 Weeks • July 8-29 • 6:30-9:30 pm $409.00 • Beginning

SUMMER 2020

JEWELRY + METALS

JEWELRY + METALS If you’re looking to take your DIY fashion to the next level, our Jewelry & Metalsmithing department has got you covered! By offering affordable programs with hands-on education, beginners and professionals alike will hone their skills in metal arts while creating earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces and hollowware. CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

INTERACTIVE ONLINE CLASSES WEDNESDAY INTRO TO JEWELRY + METALS - ONLINE Learn to design and construct your own metal jewelry! You will be introduced to a handful of techniques needed to create jewelry at home! 4 Weeks • June 3-24 • 5-7 pm $182.00 • All Levels

THURSDAY INDEPENDENT STUDY: JEWELRY + METALS - ONLINE Refine your metalsmithing skills or discover a new direction for your jewelry and holloware. Choose a project and set your own pace and enjoy the same Art Center community virtually! 4 Weeks • June 4-25 • 5-7 pm $182.00 • All Levels

IN-STUDIO CLASSES TUESDAY INDEPENDENT STUDY: JEWELRY + METALS Refine your metalsmithing skills or discover a new direction for your jewelry and holloware. Choose a project and set your own pace with the Chair of the Jewelry & Metalsmithing Department as your guide. 4 Weeks • July 7-28 • 6:30-9:30 pm $249.00 • Advanced

WEDNESDAY INTRO TO JEWELRY + METALS Learn to design and construct your own metal jewelry! You will be introduced to sawing, forming, soldering, and so much more across a variety of metals. 4 Weeks • July 8-29 • 6:30-9:30 pm $249.00 • Beginning

ART RETREATS MONDAY-FRIDAY START TO FINISH FUSED GLASS JEWELRY

FINE METAL CASTING Make your own jewelry using the ancient arts of wax carving and lost-wax casting. Learn how to carve wax models to sprue, invest, burnout, and cast metal for one-of-a-kind designs. 1 Week • July 20-24 • 12:30-3:30 pm $309.00 • All Levels

JEWELRY + METALS SAMPLER Looking to make jewelry but not sure where to begin? How does a fresh pair of earrings, a new pendant, or an update on your bracelet selection sound? Here’s your chance to learn multiple metalsmithing techniques and walk away with 5+ pieces of jewelry! Metal clay, forging, hydraulic forming, torch enameling, and more, you will be on your way to designing jewelry before you know it. 1 Week • July 20-24 • 4-6 pm $289.00 • Beginning

INTRO TO JEWELRY + METALS Learn to design and construct your own metal jewelry! You will be introduced to sawing, forming, soldering, and so much more across a variety of metals. 1 Week • July 27-31 • 9 am-Noon $309.00 • Beginning

Experience the wonders of fused glass and stone setting in one class! This class will begin with ample time to learn multiple glass fusing techniques and the creation of mesmerizing glass cabochon stones. The second half of the course will guide you in creating your own unique metal settings for your colorful gems. 1 Week • July 6-10 • 12:30-3:30 pm $309.00 • All Levels

PAINTING

PAINTING Learn to explore color and form in one of our many painting classes! The Indianapolis Art Center’s Painting department offers beginning courses that provide a foundation for students to experiment as they progress and explore their creative vision. Higher-level students can hone their techniques and put their skills to the test in our series of advanced classes. CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

INTERACTIVE ONLINE CLASSES MONDAY BRUSHSTROKES - ONLINE Start your painting adventure with gaining confidence with a brush! Explore the many different brush types, marks, and effects with acrylic paint. This class is a great introduction to painting - a short and sweet start to your future in the studio! 4 Weeks • July 6-27 • 6-8 pm $142.00 • All Levels

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

COLOR MIXING - ONLINE

PAINT TO DECORATE - ONLINE

Learn to understand pigments and make painting more satisfying and successful! This class is great for beginners, but is very useful for painters who have found color mixing frustrating. You will have a hand painted color wheel to proudly display in your own home studio!

Need an accent piece for your kitchen? A splash of color near your favorite chair? Join us to create the perfect painting inspired by your home décor. In this fun virtual class, you will explore color, texture, and patterns to create paintings that really tie the room together!

4 Weeks • July 7-28 • 6-8 pm $142.00 • All Levels

4 Weeks • June 4-25 • 5-7 pm $142.00 • All Levels

WEDNESDAY

FRIDAY

EXPRESSIVE ACRYLIC PAINTING - ONLINE

INTRO TO WATERCOLOR - ONLINE

Work from the heart and let your inner self shine through! Learn all about acrylic paints, color mixing, and brushwork while exploring how to translate your emotions onto the canvas. 4 Weeks • June 3-24 • 5-7 pm $142.00 • All Levels

Explore basic watercolor painting skills! We’ll review composition, color mixing, and color relationships with helpful demonstrations and feedback designed to help you develop your artistic style. 4 Weeks • June 5-26 • 5-7 pm $142.00 • All Levels

PASTEL PAINTING - ONLINE Pastels are a fun and versatile medium for creating expressive and vibrant works of art. Try your hand at a variety of techniques including layering, controlling edges, and adding texture and depth. As a more forgiving medium, working with pastels is a great way to get into painting while strengthening your drawing skills! 4 Weeks • July 8-29 • 6-8 pm $142.00 • All Levels

SUMMER 2020

IN-STUDIO CLASSES MONDAY

PAINTING

MIXED-MEDIA FIBER + PAINT Join us on an adventure in texture and color! Stitch, interlace, and paint your way to new artistic heights. Combine fiber and pigments to create extraordinary surfaces in this creative mixed media class. 4 Weeks • July 6-27 • 6:30-9:30 pm $209.00 • All Levels

OIL PAINTING Learn to create an oil painting from start to finish with a focus on technique, color mixing, composition, problem solving, and more. The instructor will provide guidance and individualized feedback along the way. 4 Weeks • July 6-27 • 6:30-9:30 pm $209.00 • All Levels

TUESDAY PASTEL PAINTING Pastels are a fun and versatile medium for creating expressive and vibrant works of art. Try your hand at a variety of techniques including layering, controlling edges, and adding texture and depth. As a more forgiving medium, working with pastels is a great way to get into painting while strengthening your drawing skills! 4 Weeks • July 7-28 • 9 am-Noon $209.00 • All Levels

PAINT LIKE THE IMPRESSIONISTS Explore the painting style of the Impressionists! Focus will be placed on creating landscapes, cityscapes, and interiors while capturing the atmospheric feel that is unique to Impressionism. Students may choose to work in oil or acrylic. 4 Weeks • July 7-28 • 6:30-9:30 pm $209 • All Levels

INTUITIVE PAINTING Explore the painting style of the Impressionists! Focus will be placed on creating landscapes, cityscapes, and interiors while capturing the atmospheric feel that is unique to Impressionism. Students may choose to work in oil or acrylic.

WEDNESDAY

SATURDAY

WATERCOLOR I

YOGA + ART

Develop basic watercolor painting skills in a relaxed studio environment. Study composition, color mixing, and color relationships with helpful demonstrations and feedback designed to help you develop your artistic style.

Awaken your inner artist while finding peace with the energies of everyday life. Ease into the first portion of class by exploring the basics of yoga. Once you are relaxed and centered, dive into selfexpression through a variety of 2D media including paints, pastels, and more. No matter your skill-level in either art or yoga, this is a great opportunity to discover something new!

4 Weeks • July 8-29 • 6:30-9:30 pm $209.00 • Beginning

THURSDAY EXPRESSIVE ACRYLIC PAINTING Work from the heart and let your inner self shine through! Learn all about acrylic paints, color mixing, and brushwork while exploring how to translate your emotions onto the canvas. 4 Weeks • July 9-30 • 9 am-Noon $209.00 • Beginning

ACRYLIC PAINTING I Bring your inspiration and eye for beauty as you discover the unique properties of acrylic paint. Learn basic color mixing, brushwork, application, and composition as you put your brush to canvas! 4 Weeks • July 9-30 • 6:30-9:30 pm $209.00 • Beginning

4 Weeks • July 7-28 • 6:30-9:30 pm $209.00 • All Levels

4 Weeks • July 11-August 1 • 10 am-Noon $179.00 • All Levels

ART RETREATS MONDAY-FRIDAY PLEIN AIR PAINTING Explore painting in the great outdoors! Get out into our 9.5-acre ArtsPark and learn to capture the atmospheric feel that is unique to outdoor painting in your own oil or acrylic artwork. 1 Week • July 6-10 • 9 am-Noon $249.00 • All Levels

INTUITIVE PAINTING Explore your artistic intuition while working with acrylic paint! Let your mood guide the colors as you experiment in a dynamic studio environment. Experiment with new brushstrokes, layering techniques, and creating textures to make unique paintings that flow from your spirit! 1 Week • July 13-17 • 4-6 pm $239.00 • All Levels

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

PAINT LIKE THE IMPRESSIONISTS

PAINTING

Explore the painting style of the Impressionists! Focus will be placed on creating landscapes, cityscapes, and interiors while capturing the atmospheric feel that is unique to Impressionism. Students may choose to work in oil or acrylic. 1 Week • July 27-31 • 12:30-2:30 pm $239.00 • All Levels

POUR PAINTING + PALETTE KNIFE

GARDEN PAINTING

WATERCOLOR I Develop basic watercolor painting skills in a relaxed studio environment. Study composition, color mixing, and color relationships with helpful demonstrations and feedback designed to help you develop your artistic style. 1 Week • July 20-24 • 10 am-Noon $239.00 • Beginning

Let your creativity bloom as you find inspiration in our ArtsPark! Students will have the opportunity to encapsulate the natural beauty surrounding the Art Center while learning techniques to create stunning floral and fauna paintings.

Explore the magic and beauty of pour painting! Learn techniques for painting without a brush, create exciting and descriptive textures with a palette knife, and discover the wonders of fluid art. Whether a beginner or seasoned painter, this class offers the opportunity to enjoy this malleable medium in new ways! 1 Week • July 27-31 • 1-3 pm $269.00 • All Levels

1 Week • July 20-24 • 4-6 pm $239.00 • All Levels

PAINT TO DECORATE Need an accent piece for your kitchen? A splash of color near your favorite chair? Join us to create the perfect painting inspired by your home décor. In this workshop, you will explore color, texture, and patterns to create paintings that really tie the room together! 1 Week • July 27-31 • 10 am-Noon $239.00 • All Levels

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PHOTO + VIDEO

PHOTO + VIDEO Photography at the Art Center brings an understanding of both digital and film photography into focus. Providing both the cameras needed to start on day one and a full-service lighting studio, students will learn the best techniques to shoot inside and out. Experience one of the few remaining community darkrooms and grow alongside talented peers of all skill levels.

THURSDAY

CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

4 Weeks • July 9-30 • 6:30-9:30 pm $229.00 • Beginning

IN-STUDIO CLASSES

INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY Develop your eye for photography by learning the basic principles of operating manual controls. You will explore the darkroom and digital photography while getting comfortable with your camera and learning to see the world through your viewfinder.

ART RETREATS MONDAY-FRIDAY BUILD YOUR OWN CAMERA

TUESDAY FILM PHOTOGRAPHY Discover the beauty of film photography and create gorgeous images in one of Indy’s last working darkrooms. Learn to process your own film and create stunning prints. Enjoy exploring traditional processes and techniques shooting with film, and experience all the wonders the darkroom has to offer.

SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY Capture beautiful images wherever you are with the most popular camera in the world ? your phone! Learn about all of your smartphone camera’s capabilities, explore elements of composition, and improve your photo taking skills. 1 Week • July 20-24 • 1-3 pm $209.00 • All Levels

CREATIVE LIGHTING Get funky with lights and brighten up your work! Add creative elements to your photographs while exploring the world of softboxes, strobes, and reflectors. 1 Week • August 3-7 • 12:30-2:30 pm $209.00 • All Levels

Contrary to popular belief, taking fantastic photos does not require a camera that breaks the bank. Students will make a pinhole camera and then learn to develop their pictures to make beautiful photographs. 1 Week • July 6-10 • 1-3 pm $259.00 • All Levels

4 Weeks • July 7-28 • 6:30-9:30 pm $229.00 • All Levels

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

PRINT + BOOK ARTS

TUESDAY SCREENPRINTING Silkscreen printing brings bold colors and graphic design to life! In this class, you will learn the basics of this useful and versatile printing method while making an edition of colorful prints. 4 Weeks • July 7-29 • 6:30-9:30 pm $219.00 • All Levels

FRIDAY INDEPENDENT STUDY: PRINT MEDIA

PRINT + BOOK ARTS

Choose your own printmaking adventure! This is your chance to pursue an independent printmaking project in a positive, helpful space. Choose from a variety of techniques including relief, intaglio, and monoprint. The instructor will act as your guide as you refine your skills and discover new techniques.

Discover the joy of multiple originals! Our Print + Book Arts department is set up to accommodate artists of all levels with or without any previous printmaking experience. The Art Center offers traditional methods of printmaking, including woodcut, linocut, letterpress, intaglio, stone lithography and silkscreen, as well as newer techniques such as Pronto Plate lithography, Solarplate and ImagOn.

THURSDAY

4 Weeks • July 10-31 • 9 am-Noon $219.00 • Intermediate-Advanced

PAINTERLY PRINTS - ONLINE

SUNDAY

CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTErMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

4 Weeks • June 4-25 • 5-7 pm $152.00 • All Levels

INTERACTIVE ONLINE CLASSES WEDNESDAY BASICS OF PRINT - ONLINE Get a taste of the printmaking life! Learn how easy it is to create an edition of prints from your own home! 4 Weeks • June 3-24 • 5-7 pm $152.00 • All Levels

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Combine the freedom and fluidity of painting with creative printing techniques to make fantastic works of art! Learn the basics of printmaking while exploring intuitive print processes from the comfort of your own home.

BASICS OF PRINT Get a taste of the printmaking life! Create an edition of prints while exploring various techniques and learning what the wide world of printmaking can offer. 4 Weeks • July 12-August 2 • 12:30-3:30 pm $219.00 • All Levels

FRIDAY BOOK MAKING - ONLINE

ART RETREATS

Pop off of the page with bold and graphic relief printmaking! Learn the basics to create your own edition of woodcut or linocut prints. Returning students will be encouraged to explore advanced techniques.

MONDAY-FRIDAY PAINTERLY PRINTS

4 Weeks • June 5-26 • 5-7 pm $152.00 • All Levels

Combine the freedom and fluidity of painting with creative printing techniques to make fantastic works of art. Learn the basics of printmaking while exploring intuitive print processes like gelli printing and monotypes.

IN-STUDIO CLASSES

1 Week • July 6-10 • 12:30-2:30 pm $249.00 • All Levels

MONDAY

GRAPHIC TEES

PRINT MEDIA I

Freshen up your wardrobe with one-of-a-kind tees! Learn the basics of printmaking while creating custom wearable art.

Explore the traditional printmaking processes of silkscreen, relief, and intaglio printing. This introduction is a great opportunity to create beautiful and interesting printed editions while finding which printmaking approach best matches your interests.

1 Week • July 27-31 • 12:30-2:30 pm $249.00 • All Levels

4 Weeks • July 6-27 • 6:30-9:30 pm $219.00 • Beginning SUMMER 2020

SCULPTURE

SCULPTURE In our Sculpture studio, students play, experiment and progress while working in metals, wood and more. Learn to create successful three-dimensional works of art from our experienced teaching artists. Whether you’re a beginner making your first piece or a pro honing your skills in a first-class studio, everyone has fun with their creativity!

TUESDAY

ART RETREATS

WELDING

MONDAY-FRIDAY

CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

4 Weeks • July 7-28 • 6:30-9:30 pm $309.00 • All Levels

Create amazing creations in bronze or aluminum using simple sand casts. Start with a basic design and personalize the masterpiece in an oily sand mixture. Once the molds are complete, the class will do a group casting!

WEDNESDAY

1 Week • July 6-10 • 9 am-Noon $409.00 • All Levels

BLACKSMITHING

TORCH WORK

Practice the ancient art of blacksmithing and forge your own artistic destiny! Learn the basics of blacksmithing through weekly projects. Once you have the techniques down, you can work independently using your new skills!

Come experience the Swiss army knife of the sculpture studio...The Oxy/Acetylene torch! From heating, forming and cutting to soldering and brazing you’ll be taken there! Learn the ins and outs of metal fabrication’s most versatile instrument!

IN-STUDIO CLASSES MONDAY SCULPTURE 1 Get comfortable working in the sculpture studio by learning to weld, cut, and form steel! Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll be able to create your own sculptural and functional objects. 4 Weeks • July 6-27 • 12:30-3:30 pm $309.00 • Beginning

BLACKSMITH AXE MAKING Make an Axe! Learn the ins and outs of simple blacksmithing/edged tool construction. Turn a simple railroad spike into a throwing axe and have a blast doing it! 4 Weeks • July 6-27 • 6:30-9:30 pm $309.00 • All Levels

Ignite your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore theory, welding techniques, and equipment safety while developing the welding and fabrication skills necessary to turn your artistic vision into a complete work of art!

4 Weeks • July 8-29 • 6:30-9:30 pm $309.00 • All Beginning

FRIDAY INDEPENDENT STUDY: SCULPTURE Take charge of your artistic journey and receive guidance along the way! Explore the creative process with a maquette (a small sculpture) before moving to full size, while learning about contemporary sculptures and making unique forms of your own. This class is intended for advanced artists.

OIL SAND CASTING

1 Week • July 13-17 • 9 am-Noon $389.00 • All Levels

CLAY TO BRONZE What better way to ring in the summer than with a bell that you made! By learning the simple techniques of clay handbuilding, you’ll be able to form the bell’s shape and cast it in bronze! 2 Weeks • July 27-August 7 • 9:30 am-12:30 pm $529.00 • All Levels

4 Weeks • July 10-31 • 12:30-3:30 pm $309.00 • Advanced

WOOD

WOOD The Indianapolis Art Center offers a wide range of classes and workshops to meet the needs of all aspiring woodworkers. From first-time students to those with experience looking to hone their skills under professional supervision, our state-of-the-art workshop is the perfect place to engage your creativity with wood! CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

IN-STUDIO CLASSES

TUESDAY

MONDAY

INDEPENDENT STUDY: WOOD

WOOD I This class will cover all the basics to get you comfortable in our wood shop with a focus on tool safety and proper equipment operation. By the end of the semester, you’ll have all the necessary skills to advance to a variety of higher-level woodworking classes!

Master hand and power tools to elevate your woodworking skills. In this class, you will get a review of tools and their proper usage, as well as individualized guidance and demonstrations of advanced design techniques. 4 Weeks • July 7-28 • 6:30-9:30 pm $249.00 • Advanced

4 Weeks • July 6-27 • 6:30-9:30 pm $249.00 • Beginning

SUMMER 2020

WEDNESDAY WOOD I

WOOD

This class will cover all the basics to get you comfortable in our wood shop with a focus on tool safety and proper equipment operation. By the end of the semester, you’ll have all the necessary skills to advance to a variety of higher-level woodworking classes! 4 Weeks • July 8-29 • 6:30-9:30 pm $249.00 • Beginning

WOOD CARVING Cut, carve, and sandwich designs to create your very own image in relief. Learn tools like the router and gouges while creating a masterpiece of your very own. 4 Weeks • July 15-August 5 • 9 am-Noon $249.00 • Beginning

ART RETREATS

THURSDAY

MONDAY-FRIDAY

WOOD I

4 Weeks • July 9-30 • 9 am-Noon $249.00 • Beginning

1 Week • July 13-17 • 1-4 pm $359.00 • Beginning

WOOD II Have you completed a beginning woodworking course or have prior wood shop experience? If you’re comfortable working with hand and power tools, this class will improve your design skills and woodworking techniques with plenty of demonstrations and individual guidance. 4 Weeks • July 9-30 • 6:30-9:30 pm $249.00 • Intermediate

FRIDAY

WOOD II Have you completed a beginning woodworking course or have prior wood shop experience? If you’re comfortable working with hand and power tools, this class will improve your design skills and woodworking techniques with plenty of demonstrations and individual guidance. 1 Week • July 20-24 • 1-4 pm $359.00 • Intermediate

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AGES 4-6 MORNING • AFTERNOON IN-STUDIO MORNING CAMPS

Check-In: 9:30-10 am Check-Out : 11:30 am Friday Art Show: 11-11:30 am

IN-STUDIO AFTERNOON CAMPS

Check-In: 1:30-2 pm Check-Out: 3:30 pm Friday Art Show: 3-3:30 pm

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Campers will exercise their creativity and fine motor skills through fun and educational hands-on art projects. Teaching artists and supportive camp counselors will guide little artists in experimenting with a variety of art materials all week long! Campers should bring a snack and a water bottle daily. Please leave valuables and gadgets at home.

INTERACTIVE ONLINE CLASSES Material kits will be available to you via curbside pickup. You will receive an email one week prior to the start of your camp with Zoom details and a guide to support your virtual learning experience.

MORNING CAMPS

MUSIC + ART - ONLINE

ART IN THE PARK - ONLINE

BUG ART! - ONLINE Join us from the safety of your home as we explore the colors and shapes we see on bugs! This camp is the perfect way for kids to be introduced to everyday art vocabulary and concepts. Great for creative kids and backyard explorers

Looking for something to get your little one moving and creating? Join us for Music & Art, where the two art forms come together to give kids a full-week of engaging mixed-media art lessons inspired by the music they love! Kids will connect virtually with their teaching artist and peers to sing, dance and make their very own sound-making inventions.

Little Indy explorers will go wild creating art inspired by our beatiful natural parks! Throughout the week, campers will draw, paint and build using different materials each day. If your budding artist likes the outdoors, this is the camp for them!

June 8-12 • 9:30-11:30 am $94.50 Member/$105.00 Nonmember

June 15-19 • 9:30-11:30 am $94.50 Member/$105.00 Nonmember

June 22-26 • 9:30-11:30 am $94.50 Member/$105.00 Nonmember

SUMMER 2020

COLOR EXPLORERS

ERIC CARLE’S COLLAGES - ONLINE

SHAPE EXPLORERS - ONLINE

Bring your little artist to explore all the colors one can imagine in this fun, week-long camp! We will draw, paint, and explore mixed media projects to help expand campers’ understanding of color.

Does your little one love this classic book? Let us guide you through a collection of easy and fun projects you can do at home, you enjoy a week of art programming designed for you and your home in mind. Projects will include painting and mixed media collaging inspired by Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Join your little artist and explore all the shapes one can imagine in this fun, week-long camp! We will connect with you virtually and support you through a series of fun drawing, painting and mixed media projects designees to expand campers’ understanding of shapes.

July 6-10 • 9:30-11:30 am $135.00 Member/$150.00 Nonmember

COLOR EXPLORERS - ONLINE Join your little artist and explore all the colors one can imagine in this fun, week-long camp! We will connect with you virtually and support you through a series of fun drawing, painting and mixed media projects designees to expand campers’ understanding of color. July 6-10 • 9:30-11:30 am $94.50 Member/$105.00 Nonmember

CLAY CREATIONS It is never too early for little artists to experience sensory play and art-making! Campers will work with clay and similar materials to explore different textures, resulting in unique glazed pieces to take home. July 13-17 • 9:30-11:30 am $135.00 Member/$150.00 Nonmember

CLAY CREATIONS - ONLINE It is never too early for little artists to start experimenting with clay! Campers will work with air-dry clay and similar materials to construct, create texture and give form to pieces from their imagination. July 13-17 • 9:30-11:30 am $94.50 Member/$105.00 Nonmember

ERIC CARLE’S COLLAGES You ate through a whole apple, two pears, and three plums and you are still hungry! Come make mixed media critters with collage and painting techniques inspired by Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar. July 20-24 • 9:30-11:30 am $135.00 Member/$150.00 Nonmember

July 20-24 • 9:30-11:30 am $94.50 Member/$105.00 Nonmember

July 6-10 • 1:30-3:30 pm $94.50 Member/$105.00 Nonmember

AFTERNOON CAMPS

CLAY CREATIONS

ART BEYOND CRAYONS! - ONLINE

It is never too early for little artists to experience sensory play and art-making! Campers will work with clay and similar materials to explore different textures, resulting in unique glazed pieces to take home.

Join your little artist and create original art using more than just crayons! We will guide and support you through fun and engaging activities you can do at home to help your child practice everyday art vocabulary and concepts. Material kits will be available to you via curbside pickup. You will receive an email one week prior to the start of your camp with Zoom details and a guide to support your virtual learning experience. June 8-12 • 1:30-3:30 pm $94.50 Member/$105.00 Nonmember

ART IN THE KITCHEN - ONLINE Running out of exciting things to do at home? Let us take you and your little one along for a full-week of fun, kitchen-based art projects! You will not believe all the artmaking that can happen using every-day kitchen tools and ingredients. Projects will include playdough, natural dyes, and more! Material kits will be available to you via curbside pickup. You will receive an email one week prior to the start of your camp with Zoom details and a guide to support your virtual learning experience. June 15-19 • 1:30-3:30 pm $94.50 Member/$105.00 Nonmember

SHAPE EXPLORERS Bring your little artist to explore all the shapes one can imagine in this fun, week-long camp! We will draw, paint, and explore mixed media projects to help expand campers’ understanding of shapes. July 6-10 • 1:30-3:30 pm $135.00 Member/$150.00 Nonmember

July 13-17 • 1:30-3:30 pm $135.00 Member/$150.00 Nonmember

COOL WAYS TO PAINT Little artists will discover creative and interactive ways to make art! Campers will explore new paint application methods using all kinds of exciting tools and practice some traditional painting techniques as well. July 20-24 • 1:30-3:30 pm $135.00 Member/$150.00 Nonmember

COOL WAYS TO PAINT - ONLINE Join your little artist as they discover new ways to make art! Campers will experiment with paint application methods using all kinds of exciting tools. Additional drawing and mixed media projects will be presented throughout the week to provide families an engaging shared experience. July 20-24 • 1:30-3:30 pm $94.50 Member/$105.00 Nonmember

All materials are provided for camps and teen intensives. REGISTER NOW! Visit

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

CAMPS: AGES 6-10

MORNING • AFTERNOON • FULL DAY

IN-STUDIO MORNING CAMPS Check-In: 8:30-9 am Page 30-32

Check-Out : 12:30 pm Friday Art Show: 12-12:30 pm

IN-STUDIO AFTERNOON CAMPS

Check-In: 12:30-1 pm Check-Out: 4:30 pm Friday Art Show: 4-4:30 pm

IN-STUDIO FULL DAY CAMPS

Check-In: 8:30-9 am Check-Out: 4:30 pm Friday Art Show: 4-4:30 pm

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Campers will learn from professional artists as they grow their critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving abilities through hands-on art projects. Campers will also have opportunities to socialize with fellow artists through interactive outdoor activities, making installations in the ArtsPark and exploring galleries filled with contemporary works made by Art Center students, local and regional artists.

WHAT TO BRING Campers should bring snacks and a water bottle daily. Full Day campers must bring a ready-to-eat lunch that does not require refrigeration. Please leave valuables and gadgets at home. All materials are provided for youth and teen camps.

MORNING CAMPS

COMICS + CHARACTERS - ONLINE

CLAY TEXTURES - ONLINE

CLAY MASKS - ONLINE

After looking at your favorite comics, cartoons and anime for inspiration, your teaching artist will share various drawing techniques to help you improve your storytelling and characterdesigning skills. Learn the tricks that professional artists use and have fun applying them to your own drawings!

Learn handbuilding techniques as you work with clay and explore all the different ways you can add texture and detail to your pieces! This is a great introduction to ceramics for young artists!

If your young artist enjoys sculpting and coming up with fun and funky characters, this is the clay camp for them! Use inspiration from world history and take on the challenge of seeing how many different masks you can create. June 8-12 • 8:30 am-12:30 p $172.800 Member/$192.00 Nonmember 30

June 8-12 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

June 15-19 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $172.800 Member/$192.00 Nonmember

SUMMER 2020

CAMPS: AGES 6-10

DRAWING + PAINTING STUDIO - ONLINE Come grow your skills as you create a series of different projects throughout the week! The combination of drawing and painting lessons makes this one of the most popular summer camps. June 15-19 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

SCIENCE + ART! - ONLINE Science and art go together like peanut butter and jelly. Campers will learn about various artists who are combining these two fields to create some mind-blowing art pieces. We will also work with various materials to experiment with art and see what happens when curiosity meets creativity! June 15-19 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

ABSTRACT TO THE MAX - ONLINE

ANCIENT CLAY

ELEMENTS OF ART - ONLINE

Ever wonder how humans began using clay thousands of years ago? Join us as we dig up answers, practice ancient handbuilding techniques, and demonstrate the exciting traditions of Raku firing!

All about the Elements of Art is an engaging and educational camp where young artists will explore foundational concepts like line, value, and space. Projects and materials change from day to day, allowing kids to experience new mediums and elements of art.

Let creativity, colors, and shapes drive your art-making! Learn about masters of abstraction like Picasso, Pollock, Kandinsky and learn how to harness your inspiration as they did.

July 6-10 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $247.50 Member/$275.00 Nonmember

June 22-26 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

Ever wonder how humans began using clay thousands of years ago? Join us as we dig up answers, practice ancient handbuilding techniques, and demonstrate the exciting traditions of Raku firing!

CLAY CREATURES - ONLINE

ANCIENT CLAY - ONLINE

This is the perfect camp for young artists with big imaginations. Campers will learn various handbuilding and texture-making techniques to give form to magical creatures from their wildest dreams!

July 6-10 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $172.800 Member/$192.00 Nonmember

June 22-26 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $172.800 Member/$192.00 Nonmember

PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE Looking for the perfect introduction to photography? Shoot images all week long and learn about digital photography through daily photo challenges. Campers are welcome to bring their own cameras.

July 6-10 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

ELEMENTS OF ART

July 6-10 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $184.50 Member/$205.00 Nonmember

INTRO TO STOP MOTION Join us for this hands-on camp and learn about storyboarding, character development, and animation all in one week! Students will utilize classic animated clips to guide and inspire each lesson. Students are welcome to bring their own camera. July 6-10 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $184.50 Member/$205.00 Nonmember

ALL ABOUT BEADS Explore different ways of making art with beads! After a demonstration in our Jewelry & Metalsmithing Studio, campers will learn how to make and use custom beads to create fine art jewelry while exploring patterns and colors. July 13-17 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $247.50 Member/$275.00 Nonmember

June 22-26 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

All materials are provided for camps and teen intensives. REGISTER NOW! Visit

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

CAMPS: AGES 6-10

FUN WAYS TO PAINT! Come and explore unusual painting methods with the help of a little science, engineering, and out-of-the-box thinking all at once! July 20-24 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $184.50 Member/$205.00 Nonmember

FUN WAYS TO PAINT! - ONLINE Come and explore unusual painting methods with the help of a little science, engineering, and out-of-the-box thinking all at once! July 20-24 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

ALL ABOUT BEADS - ONLINE

PORTRAITS!

Explore different ways of making art with beads! After a demonstration in our Jewelry & Metalsmithing Studio, campers will learn how to make and use custom beads to create fine art jewelry while exploring patterns and colors.

Practice growing an essential skill in art-making: portraits! This skill-building camp will teach you various drawing and painting techniques while creating portraits in several styles.

July 13-17 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $172.800 Member/$192.00 Nonmember

July 13-17 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $184.50 Member/$205.00 Nonmember

Learn how to make your own cups and bowls in this clay camp! Campers will learn handbuilding methods like slab, coil, and pinch construction to create original, functional pieces. July 13-17 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $247.50 Member/$275.00 Nonmember

CUPS + BOWLS - ONLINE Learn how to make your own cups and bowls in this clay camp! Campers will learn handbuilding methods like slab, coil, and pinch construction to create original, functional pieces. July 13-17 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $172.800 Member/$192.00 Nonmember

Yarn can take many artistic forms and by learning a few simple stitches, your little artist will be able to create their own original pieces! We will learn a little embroidery, sewing and knitting and even experiment with conductive thread to make some amazing light-up projects! July 20-24 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $247.50 Member/$275.00 Nonmember

PORTRAITS! - ONLINE CUPS + BOWLS

STITCH CAMP!

Practice growing an essential skill in art-making: portraits! This skill-building camp will teach you various drawing and painting techniques while creating portraits in several styles.

AFTERNOON CAMPS ART BEYOND PAPER - ONLINE

July 13-17 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

Think outside the box and set your imagination free in the art studio! Campers will practice foundational and non-traditional drawing and painting techniques and apply them on one of a kind compositions!

CLAY TILES

June 8-12 • 12:30-4:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

Explore concepts like shape, size, and color while working on various tile-based projects. Campers will experiment daily with clay and practice using traditional handbuilding tools.

NATURE + ART - ONLINE

July 20-24 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $247.50 Member/$275.00 Nonmember

CLAY TILES - ONLINE Explore concepts like shape, size, and color while working on various tile-based projects. Campers will experiment daily with clay and practice using traditional handbuilding tools. July 20-24 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $172.800 Member/$192.00 Nonmember

Do you love being in the great outdoors? Do you find yourself amazed by the colors, shapes and textures we see in nature? Then this is the camp for you! Campers will have a blast in this camp exploring natural materials and methods to create all kids of art projects inspired by the outdoors. Projects will include outdoor painting, sun prints, fiber dying and more! June 22-26 • 12:30-4:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

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SUMMER 2020

BUILDING WITH WOOD

CAMPS: AGES 6-10

Work in the wood shop and learn to join, nail, and glue wood through the exciting projects we have in store each day! Campers will learn about proper tool use and shop safety. July 6-10 • 12:30-4:30 pm $247.50 Member/$275.00 Nonmember

ELEMENTS OF ART All about the Elements of Art is an engaging and educational camp where young artists will explore foundational concepts like line, value, and space. Projects and materials change from day to day, allowing kids to experience new mediums and elements of art. July 6-10 • 12:30-4:30 pm $184.50 Member/$205.00 Nonmember

PORTRAITS! Practice growing an essential skill in artmaking: portraits! This skill-building camp will teach you various drawing and painting techniques while creating portraits in several styles. July 13-17 • 12:30-4:30 pm $184.50 Member/$205.00 Nonmember

PUPPET LAB Does your little artist love creating characters or finding uses for unusual materials? In this camp students will learn different ways to construct and decorate puppets, using lots of mixed media. Puppet Lab is a hands-on camp with endless room for imaginations to run free!

FUN WAYS TO PAINT!

FULL DAY CAMPS

Come and explore unusual painting methods with the help of a little science, engineering, and out-of-the-box thinking all at once!

ELEMENTS OF ART

July 20-24 • 12:30-4:30 pm $184.50 Member/$205.00 Nonmember

WEARABLE ART

Get creative and make your own costumes, masks, and accessories using a wide range of materials! Campers will practice basic design and construction methods to bring their original designs to life!

July 6-10 • 8:30 am-4:30 pm $351.00 Member/$390.00 Nonmember

July 20-24 • 12:30-4:30 pm $247.50 Member/$275.00 Nonmember

Practice growing an essential skill in artmaking: portraits! This skill-building camp will teach you various drawing and painting techniques while creating portraits in several styles.

PORTRAITS!

July 13-17 • 8:30 am-4:30 pm $351.00 Member/$390.00 Nonmember

July 13-17 • 12:30-4:30 pm $247.50 Member/$275.00 Nonmember

FUN WAYS TO PAINT! Come and explore unusual painting methods with the help of a little science, engineering, and out-of-the-box thinking all at once! July 20-24 • 8:30 am-4:30 pm $351.00 Member/$390.00 Nonmember

All materials are provided for camps and teen intensives. REGISTER NOW! Visit

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

CAMPS: AGES 10-14

MORNING • AFTERNOON • FULL DAY

IN-STUDIO MORNING CAMPS Check-In: 8:30-9 am Page 35

Check-Out : 12:30 pm Friday Art Show: 12-12:30 pm

IN-STUDIO AFTERNOON CAMPS

Check-In: 12:30-1 pm Check-Out: 4:30 pm Friday Art Show: 4-4:30 pm

IN-STUDIO FULL DAY CAMPS

Check-In: 8:30-9 am Check-Out: 4:30 pm Friday Art Show: 4-4:30 pm

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Campers will learn from professional artists as they explore advanced art techniques and gain a deeper understanding for what art is. Teaching Artists will lead campers through hands-on, experimental learning. Campers will also have opportunities to socialize with fellow artists through interactive outdoor activities, making installations at ArtsPark and exploring galleries filled with contemporary works made by Art Center students, local and regional artists.

SUMMER 2020

CAMPS: AGES 10-14

MORNING CAMPS PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE Ready for an opportunity to learn a bit more about photography? Join us, learn and practice some essential camera functions. Students will complete daily photo challenges and connect virtually to discuss their work. Students must provide their own camera. June 15-19 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

INTRO TO WOOD Learn basic woodworking skills such as cutting, joining, and finishing in a safe and supportive environment. You will gain knowledge of proper tool use and shop safety through fun, hands-on projects in the wood shop! July 6-10 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $247.50 Member/$275.00 Nonmember

MANGA ILLUSTRATION Can’t get enough Fullmetal Alchemist, Death Note, or any number of the wildly popular manga out there? Join us as we create our own characters in the popular manga style! Campers will discover and practice the common characteristics that define these Japanese graphic novels. July 6-10 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $184.50 Member/$205.00 Nonmember

CHARACTER DESIGN

INTRO TO DIGITAL ARTS

Study your favorite comics, cartoons, and characters in order to bring your own to life! In this camp you will explore various illustration styles and practice drawing expression, different poses, and costumes on original characters.

Transform your drawings into impressive digital art using Adobe Photoshop and Wacom tablets just like professional designers. This camp is a perfect introduction to digital drawing and painting, so sign up before it is too late!

July 13-17 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $184.50 Member/$205.00 Nonmember

INTRO TO SEWING

July 20-24 • 8:30 am-4:30 pm $184.50 Member/$205.00 Nonmember

NEW MATERIALS + METHODS

Whether for art or function, this hands-on camp will teach you all you need to know to get started with a sewing machine. Join us for a week in the Fibers Studio to bring your designs to life!

Time to paint with anything but brushes! Campers are going to have a blast in this camp discovering all sorts of ways to apply paint. Whether it’s from a swinging pendulum or an egg dropped from high above, these projects will keep everyone on their toes.

July 13-17 • 8:30 am-4:30 pm $247.50 Member/$275.00 Nonmember

July 20-24 • 8:30 am-4:30 pm $184.50 Member/$205.00 Nonmember

All materials are provided for camps and teen intensives.

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

CAMPS: AGES 10-14

CLAY FIGURES - ONLINE

AFTERNOON CAMPS CLAY AROUND THE WORLD - ONLINE Experience the fun of working with clay, from the safety of your home. This camp will guide students through a series of handbuilding lessons. Kids will study how clay has been used by different cultures around the world. June 8-12 • 12:30-4:30 pm $172.80 Member/$192.00 Nonmember

PUBLIC STREET ART - ONLINE Artists around the world are sharing powerful messages in innovative ways and it’s never too early to learn about those making a difference in our world! Throughout the week, students will learn about such artists and the power of their art Students will be guided through a series of projects designed to make art with a message. What does your art have to say? June 8-12 • 12:30-4:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

Experience the fun of working with clay, from the safety of your home. This camp will guide students though a series of handbuidling lessons. Kids will learn ways to sculpt small figures- real or imaginary! June 22-26 • 12:30-4:30 pm $172.80 Member/$192.00 Nonmember

MODERN ART - ONLINE What is Modern Art to you? Join us as we explore that question and create drawings, paintings, and mixed media projects inspired by modern culture and artists, all from the safety of your home.

CUPS + BOWLS - ONLINE Experience the fun of working with clay, from the safety of your home. This camp will guide students through a series of handbuilding lessons. Kids will create beautiful cups and bowls. Have we mentioned these make great gifts? June 15-19 • 12:30-4:30 pm $172.80 Member/$192.00 Nonmember

SCIENCE + ART! - ONLINE Any creative young scientists out there? This camp is perfect for those ready to make mind-blowing art pieces. We will work with various materials and see what happens when experimentation meets art! June 15-19 • 12:30-4:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

MANGA ILLUSTRATION - ONLINE Join us as we create our own characters in the popular manga style! Campers will discover and practice the common characteristics that define these Japanese graphic novels. June 15-19 • 12:30-4:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

June 22-26 • 12:30-4:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE Ready for an opportunity to learn a bit more about photography? Join us, learn and practice some essential camera functions. Students will complete daily photo challenges and connect virtually to discuss their work. Students must provide their own camera. June 22-26 • 12:30-4:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

ANCIENT CLAY Ever wonder how humans began using clay thousands of years ago? Join us as we dig up answers, practice ancient handbuilding techniques, and demonstrate the exciting traditions of Raku firing! July 6-10 • 12:30-4:30 pm $247.50 Member/$275.00 Nonmember

ANCIENT CLAY - ONLINE Experience the fun of working with clay, from the safety of your home. This camp will guide students through a series of handbuilding lessons. Kids will learn how humans have been using clay for thousands of years and practice some of the same ancient techniques! July 6-10 • 12:30-4:30 pm $172.80 Member/$192.00 Nonmember

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SUMMER 2020

CAMPS: AGES 10-14

MANGA ILLUSTRATION - ONLINE Join us as we create our own characters in the popular manga style! Campers will discover and practice the common characteristics that define these Japanese graphic novels. July 6-10 • 12:30-4:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

MOVIE MAKING Movie Making camp is the perfect place to learn about how some of your favorite movies were made! Join us and shoot a short movie with your friends, practicing various shooting and editing techniques along the way. Campers are welcome to bring their own camera. July 6-10 • 12:30-4:30 pm $184.50 Member/$205.00 Nonmember

CHARACTER DESIGN

CUPS + BOWLS

Study your favorite comics, cartoons, and characters in order to bring your own to life! In this camp, students will explore various illustration styles and practice drawing expression, different poses, and costume design on original characters.

Create beautifully balanced clay pieces to use at home or give as gifts. Practice traditional handbuilding methods like slab, coil, and pinch construction and try your hand at the potter’s wheel too!

July 13-17 • 12:30-4:30 pm $184.50 Member/$205.00 Nonmember

CHARACTER DESIGN - ONLINE

July 13-17 • 12:30-4:30 pm $247.50 Member/$275.00 Nonmember

CUPS + BOWLS - ONLINE

Join us and your friends for an engaging week of drawing! Students will share about their favorite comics, cartoons, and characters and learn the tricks to create awesome characters!

Experience the fun of working with clay, from the safety of your home. This camp will guide students through a series of handbuilding lessons. Kids will create beautiful cups and bowls. Have we mentioned these make great gifts?

July 13-17 • 12:30-4:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

July 13-17 • 12:30-4:30 pm $172.80 Member/$192.00 Nonmember

All materials are provided for camps and teen intensives.

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

CAMPS: AGES 10-14

T-SHIRT LAB Bring your ideas and designs to this camp and you will learn to transform them into original t-shirt designs! Work in the print studio, practice screenprinting techniques, and develop original designs you can wear. July 20-24 • 12:30-4:30 pm $247.50 Member/$275.00 Nonmember

FULL DAY CAMPS MANGA ILLUSTRATION

FUN WITH FONTS

CUPS + BOWLS - ONLINE

Discover traditional and new ways of incorporating fonts into your art! Whether you just want to improve your handwriting or discovering cool ways to add titles to your comics, this class is for you!

July 13-17 • 12:30-4:30 pm $184.50 Member/$205.00 Nonmember

FUN WITH FONTS - ONLINE Discover traditional and new ways of incorporating fonts into your art! Whether you just want to improve your handwriting or want to incorporate writing on your art, we have some tricks to share! July 13-17 • 12:30-4:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

June 15-19 • 12:30-4:30 pm $172.80 Member/$192.00 Nonmember

NEW MATERIALS + METHODS Time to paint with anything but brushes! Campers are going to have a blast in this camp discovering all sorts of ways to apply paint. Whether it’s from a swinging pendulum or an egg dropped from high above, these projects will keep everyone on their toes. July 20-24 • 12:30-4:30 pm $184.50 Member/$205.00 Nonmember

INTRO TO WHEEL THROWING Experience the mesmerizing art of wheel throwing! Get your clay spinning and make various pots and bowls to build on your construction skills. July 20-24 • 12:30-4:30 pm $247.50 Member/$275.00 Nonmember

NEW MATERIALS + METHODS - ONLINE Looking for something new and exciting to do this summer, how about some experimental art making? Join us as we push the limits with projects that are sure to keep you on your toes!

Can’t get enough Fullmetal Alchemist, Death Note, or any number of the wildly popular manga out there? Join us as we create our own characters in the popular manga style! Campers will discover and practice the common characteristics that define these Japanese graphic novels. July 6-10 • 8:30 am-4:30 pm $351.00 Member/$390.00 Nonmember

CHARACTER DESIGN Study your favorite comics, cartoons, and characters in order to bring your own to life! In this camp you will explore various illustration styles and practice drawing expression, different poses, and costumes on original characters. July 13-17 • 8:30 am-4:30 pm $351.00 Member/$390.00 Nonmember

July 20-24 • 12:30-4:30 pm $130.50 Member/$145.00 Nonmember

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SUMMER 2020

CAMPS: AGES 10-18

GLASSBLOWING

CAMP CHECK-IN/OUT Check-In: 10-10:30 am

Check-Out : 12:30 pm Friday Art Show: 12-12:30 pm

Campers will work with various glass techniques while experimenting with form, surface and texture. These camps will focus on equipment safety and safe studio habits. By the end of the week, campers will know their way around the workshop!

WHAT TO BRING Campers should bring snacks and a water bottle daily. Please leave valuables and gadgets at home. All materials are provided for youth and teen camps.

GLASSBLOWING Whoever said not to play with fire never tried glassblowing. Harness heat reaching almost 2000 degrees Fahrenheit! Learn all the tips, tricks and techniques to turn molten fire into glass art with a focus on tool use and safety. Suitable for returning students. Height requirement is 56 inches. July 6-10 • 10:30 am-12:30 pm $351.00 Member/$390.00 Nonmember or July 13-17 • 10:30 am-12:30 pm $351.00 Member/$390.00 Nonmember or July 20-24 • 10:30 am-12:30 pm $351.00 Member/$390.00 Nonmember

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

CAMPS: AGES 14-18

AGES 14-18

TEEN INTENSIVES

IN-STUDIO MORNING INTENSIVES

Check-In: 8:30-9 am Check-Out : 12:30 pm

IN-STUDIO AFTERNOON INTENSIVES

Check-In: 12:30-1 pm Check-Out: 4:30 pm

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Join other creative teens for a summer of high quality artistic experiences with professional Teaching Artists! Teen Intensives are designed with your interests in mind, allowing you to continue developing your skills or try your hand at a new creative discipline! Morning and afternoon Teen Intensives are scheduled back-to-back so you can make it a full-day experience!

WHAT TO BRING Half day campers should bring a snack and a water bottle daily. Teens registered for a combination of morning and afternoon camps within the same week will have a lunch break of 30 minutes at noon. Please leave valuables and gadgets at home.

SUMMER 2020

CAMPS: AGES 14-18

MORNING INTENSIVES FIGURE + PORTRAIT DRAWING - ONLINE Drawing the human body is a fundamental skill for all artists and designers. Join us for a virtual experience where we will guide you through daily drawing challenges, transmitting to you live-footage of a clothed model. Teens will connect virtually to share and discuss their work. June 8-12 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $180.00 Member/$200.00 Nonmember

ADVANCED PAINTING - ONLINE

Now is the time to dive into a fun class experience and review some of the essential techniques used in painting! Teens will be led through a series of hands-on lessons and group discussions - all this from the comfort and safety of your home. June 22-26 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $180.00 Member/$200.00 Nonmember

ADVANCED CLAY Continue developing your skills in clay and create work on the potter’s wheel! You will receive direct guidance from a professional artist as you explore different methods of construction. All levels welcome! Students are strongly advised to bring their current sketchbook.

VIDEO PRODUCTION Ready, set, ACTION! Interested in how movies, trailers, or YouTube videos are produced? In this interactive camp, you will learn the ins and outs of scripting, directing, staging, lighting, and editing. All of theses skills will be put to the test as you work collaboratively with your peers to create a short film in just a week! Students are welcome to bring their own cameras. July 13-17 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $256.50 Member/$285.00 Nonmember

ART PORTFOLIO INTENSIVE

Do not worry, the Indianapolis Art Center can still mix clay and fire pieces in our kilns and that means that you can still create original hand-built pieces from the safety of your home! Teens will receive direct guidance from a professional artist while exploring different methods of construction. All levels welcome!

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the arts? Curious about what the portfolio review process is like? Join us in this weeklong Teen Intensive and find out how you can stand out in the college application process! Students will assess the components of their portfolios, refine their work and identify missing elements. Students will complete a series of creative challenges designed to strengthen creative thinking, writing, and drawing skills necessary for a strong portfolio. Utilizing the Photo Studio, students will also get a chance to digitally document all their work in preparation for the online college applications. Students are strongly advised to bring their current sketchbook.

July 6-10 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $310.50 Member/$345.00 Nonmember

July 20-24 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $256.50 Member/$285.00 Nonmember

July 6-10 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $310.50 Member/$345.00 Nonmember

ADVANCED CLAY - ONLINE

ART PORTFOLIO INTENSIVE - ONLINE Are you interested in pursuing a career in the arts? Curious about what the portfolio review process is like? Join us in this week-long Teen Intensive and find out how you can stand out in the college application process! Students will review the components of their portfolios and identify missing elements. Students will complete a series of guided creative challenges designed to strengthen creative thinking skills and connect with peers virtually to share their art throughout the week. July 20-24 • 8:30 am-12:30 pm $180.00 Member/$200.00 Nonmember

All materials are provided for camps and teen intensives. REGISTER NOW! Visit

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CAMPS: AGES 14-18

WOOD

AFTERNOON INTENSIVES GRAFFITI MURAL - ONLINE Have you seen the incredible murals and graffiti popping up around the city and social media? Ever wondered who is making them and how? This is a unique opportunity for teens to learn from a professional graffiti artist! Each class session will include virtual lessons and demonstrations using a variety techniques. Teens will complete a series of design challenges on paper and come together virtually to discuss public art. June 8-12 • 12:30-4:30 pm $220.50 Member/$245.00 Nonmember

Learn basic woodworking skills such as cutting, joining, and finishing while gaining an appreciation for wood as a creative medium. Learn about proper tool use and shop safety in an encouraging and creative environment. All levels welcome. Students are strongly advised to bring their current sketchbook. July 6-10 • 12:30-4:30 pm $310.50 Member/$345.00 Nonmember

EXPLORING FASHION

ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY - ONLINE Ditch your phone’s automatic settings and learn what your digital camera can really do! This Teen Intensive will guide students through a series of fun photography challenges and put into practice some essential camera functions! Students must provide their own camera. June 15-19 • 12:30-4:30 pm $180.00 Member/$200.00 Nonmember

JEWELRY + METALSMITHING Interested in learning or refining your jewelry or metalsmithing skills? Join us as we practice a variety of techniques like sawing, piercing, forming, annealing, and soldering! You will learn how to create your own wearable pieces in our well-equipped studios. Students are strongly advised to bring their current sketchbook.

Do you enjoy creating stylish and inventive new looks? Whether it is for a fancy party, everyday use, or even cosplaying, this class will show you how to bring your designs to life. This will be a hands-on experience with access to the sewing machines in the Fibers Studio. Let’s get sewing! Students are strongly advised to bring their current sketchbook. July 13-17 • 12:30-4:30 pm $310.50 Member/$345.00 Nonmember

DIGITAL ART Delve into digital arts using Adobe Photoshop and Wacom tablets. You will get hands-on practice with professional design software in a relaxed and supportive environment. This camp is great for new or returning students! Students are strongly advised to bring their current sketchbook. July 20-24 • 12:30-4:30 pm $256.50 Member/$285.00 Nonmember

June 22-26 • 12:30-4:30 pm $310.50 Member/$345.00 Nonmember All materials are provided for camps and teen intensives.

SUMMER 2020

Indianapolis Art Center Proud sponsor of the

OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair and the local artist community.

Events

Visit www.oneamerica.com to learn more.

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INDIANAPOLIS ART CENTER 2019-2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Lisa McKinney, Board Chair Jerry Wiley, Vice Chair Jenny Skehan, Treasurer Don Woodley, Secretary Stephen Head, Past Chair Patrick Flaherty, President & Executive Director MEMBERS Charles Cooper Jody DeFord James Gruwell Danica Hostettler Paula Katz Catherine LaCrosse Tom Laird Stephanie Goodrid Lawson Denise Miller Newell Pugh Nikki Rogers Andy Sahm Diane Seybert Kevin Siminski REGISTER NOW! Visit

Charles Sutphin Ken Turchi Michael Walkup Tori Weyers Drew White Renee Wilmeth HONORARY MEMBERS Robert Anker Frank Basile Cathy Springer Brown Becky Fehsenfeld John David Hoover Stan Hurt Karen Kennelly Marnie Maxwell Ralph Nowak Tanya Overdorf Joyce Sommers, Director Emeritus Doug Tillman Mark Williams

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