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SCHOOL of ART
community classes for adults, teens + kids
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MWPAI community art classes and workshops
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Office Hours Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Office School of Art 1200 State Street Utica, NY 13502
Art Appreciation 5 Ceramics 6 Drawing + Painting 8 Jewelry + Metals 12
Mail School of Art Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute 310 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13502
Photography + Video 14 Screenprinting 15 Sculpture + Furniture 16 Teens 17
Phone 315.797.8260
Art + Autism 18 Young Artists 19 Kids 20
Email mwpsoa@mwpai.edu
Web mwpai.org/learn
Faculty 22 Calendar 26 Scholarships 27
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STUDENT BENEFITS The Art Research Library is located in the Academic Building on the corner of State and Henry Streets, open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Noon to 5 p.m., and closed Sunday. Info at (315) 797-0000, ext. 2123 The PrattMWP Campus Store is located in the Student Center at 1216 State St. with a full range of art supplies, personal items, and PrattMWP merchandise. Hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m to 4:30 p.m. BECOME A MEMBER MWPAI membership has many benefits including discounted classes at the School of Art, free admission to all Museum of Art exhibitions, and access with borrowing privileges at the School’s Art Research Library. Visit MWPAI.org and click on SUPPORT for all of the membership details. ON THE COVER: S uckers, from The Paper Tiger Zine; Issue 1 Alexandria Marie Compo, Instagram @beetleinthehay
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WEEKNIGHT WORKSHOPS
RE-BOUND: HAND-CRAFTED BOOKS + UPCYCLED MATERIALS Ages 16+ All Levels / Rachel Bartunek Participants will use upcycled and natural materials to produce highquality personalized handmade books. This workshop combines bookbinding techniques, paper crafting, textiles, and decorative arts. Materials are included in tuition. FEB 7, WEDNESDAY, 6 - 9 p.m. 1 session / 3 hours / WK103-6 Non-member: 35 Member: 30
DIGITAL COLLAGE + LAYERS Ages 16 + All Levels / Joella Burt Apply traditional collage techniques to digital artwork and illustration with an introduction to Adobe Photoshop through layers, custom brushes, and more. MAR 20, TUESDAY, 6 - 9 p.m. 1 session / 3 hours / WK102-2 Non-member: 35 Member: 30
PHOTO SESSION: THE STANLEY THEATRE Ages 18+ All Levels / Eric Mishalainie Explore architectural photography. Learn tips to shoot in low-light and capture wide angles during this threehour, site-specific workshop inside one of CNY’s most beautiful architectural gems. Provide your own SLR camera. MAR 27, TUESDAY, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1 session / 3 hours / WK105-3 Non-member: 40 Member: 35
DRAWING FACES FROM CASTS Ages 16+ All Levels / Yulia Levkovich Draw using PrattMWP’s collection of cast anatomical models of facial features. Delve into the planes and details of the face in this three-hour workshop based on the classical practice of cast drawing in charcoal or pencil. APR 5, THURSDAY, 6 - 9 p.m. 1 session / 3 hours / WK101-2 Non-member: 35 Member: 30
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FIGURE PAINTING
HAND LETTERING + CONTEMPORARY CALLIGRAPHY
Ages 18+ All Levels / Mario Colon This six-hour workshop focuses on the human form as the subject of a painting. Participants concentrate on concepts of proportion, anatomy, and how to render the figure in oil paint. This is a great class for beginners or more experienced painters wanting to work from a nude model. All materials are included for one painting.
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Beautiful handwriting is not required to design and create beautiful nontraditional lettering. Gain skills with visual hierarchies, illustrate letters with confidence, and create dynamic compositions. Pencil sketch, trace, and ink a favorite quote. Materials and kit are included.
JAN 27, SATURDAY, NOON - 6 p.m. 1 session / 6 hours / wk102-1 Non-member: 65 Member: 60
MAR 24 + 31, SATURDAYS, 9 a.m. - NOON 2 sessions / 6 hours / WK300-2 Non-member: 65 Member: 60
LIFE-SIZE FIGURE DRAWING
ANIMATED ILLUSTRATION
Ages 18+ All Levels / Yulia Levkovich
Ages 18+ All Levels / Alexandria Compo
Go big! Draw life-sized figures on six-foot lengths of paper. Instruction focuses on proportion, line quality, observation of the standing figure, and modeling of form through value. Nude models will be used.
Participants will create simple drawings to build their own animation creations in one session. This workshop is a great introduction to Adobe Photoshop and techniques including stop-motion animation and basic clip processing.
FEB 10, SATURDAY, 1 - 6 p.m. 1 sessions / 5 hours / WK102-9 Non-member: 55 Member: 50
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Ages 16+ All Levels / Rachel Bartunek
APR 7, SATURDAY, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 1 session / 5 hours / WK140-2 Non-member: 45 Member: 40
OIL PORTRAIT INTENSIVE
PHOTO SESSION: STUDIO PORTRAITS + LIGHTING
Ages 16+ All Levels / Mario Colon Learn new techniques in traditional portrait painting. Participants focus on rendering the human form and facial features from a live model. Great for those looking to try their hand at portraiture or delve into oil paints as a medium. Materials included. MAR 3, SATURDAY, NOON - 6 p.m. 1 session / 6 hours / WK102-3 Non-member: 65 Member: 60
Get hands-on practice with lighting, digital camera settings, background, angles, and composition while gaining knowledge of the basic equipment needed to set up your own studio sessions. A DSLR camera is suggested but not required. APR 14, SATURDAY, NOON – 5 p.m. 1 session / 5 hours / WK105-1 Non-member: 55 Member: 50
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Ages 18+ Beginners / Eric Mishalanie
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ART APPRECIATION Presentations and discussions that focus on art history, theory, movements, and specific artists through special topics for any level of art enthusiast.
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This class presents discussions of diverse feminist art from the 1960s to contemporary works. TUESDAYS, FEB 13 - MAR 6, 6 - 7:30 p.m. 4 sessions / 6 hours / AA160-3 Non-member: 55 Member: 50
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ART + SOUND: HOW MUSIC CHANGES PERCEPTIONS OF VISUAL ART
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Annette Goldmacher
Learn through presentations and class discussions the significance of music and visuals in art through works ranging from the paintings of Kandinsky to Disney’s Fantasia and Ah-Ha’s Take On Me. THURSDAYS, MAR 22 - APR 12, 6 - 7:30 p.m. 4 sessions / 6 hours / AA160-2 Non-member: 55 Member: 50
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FEMINIST ART: THE RISE OF THE WOMAN ARTIST
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Annette Goldmacher
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CERAMICS
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INTRO TO POTTERY: THROWING FOR BEGINNERS TIMES
Ages 18+ / Beginners / Nichole Hess
Develop skill, dexterity, and coordination using the potter’s wheel as a tool of the ceramic-forming process. Students are introduced to hand-building and throwing techniques. Aesthetics are developed in a contemporary, social, and historical context while also exploring the fundamental process of firing and glazing. Tuition includes clay and glaze. Reasonable firing fees charged, based on volume of work produced. THURSDAYS, JAN 18 - APR 12, 6 - 9 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA104-1 Non-member: 380 Member: 360
MONDAYS, JAN 22 - APR 16, 6 - 9 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA104-9 Non-member: 380 Member: 360
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED POTTERY
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Ages 18+ / Intermediate, Advanced / Veronica Byun
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This course covers various throwing techniques, functional design, and surface treatments through demos and personalized instruction. Advanced students may pursue projects of their own choosing with instructional guidance. Reasonable firing fees charged, based on volume of work produced. Prerequisite: Intro to Pottery and/or instructor permission to enroll. TUESDAYS, JAN 16 - APR 10, 6 - 9 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA104-2 Non-member: 380 Member: 360 THURSDAYS, JAN 18 - APR 12, 1 - 4 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA104-4 Non-member: 380 Member: 360 WEDNESDAYS, JAN 17 - APR 11, 1 - 4 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA104-3 Non-member: 380 Member: 360
The historic Ceramics Studio Building houses the pottery studios, wood and salt kiln shed, the Vincent R. Clemente Ceramic Resource Room, and the Sunithi J. Bajekal Small Works Gallery. Studio guidelines are available online. NEW
SALT FIRING WORKSHOPS
Ages 18+ / Intermediate / Veronica Byun
WORKSHOP I: JAN 17 - FEB 7 WEDNESDAYS, 6 - 9 p.m. 4 sessions / 12 contact hours / AA104-6 Non-member: 145 Member: 135
WORKSHOP II: FEB 14 - MAR 7 WEDNESDAYS, 6 - 9 p.m. 4 sessions / 12 contact hours / AA104-7 Non-member: 145 Member: 135
CERAMIC SCULPTURE: MOLD-MAKING + SLIP CASTING
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Veronica Byun
Learn basic and intermediate techniques to make open-face and multi-part plaster molds for slip casting from hand-built forms and found objects. Each student generates cast porcelain pieces that are altered and combined to create ceramic sculptures. Instruction and demos focus on incorporating slip casting into handbuilding processes while allowing students to develop new ideas. Tuition includes plaster, porcelain slip, clay, and glaze. TUESDAYS, JAN 16 - APR 10, 1 - 4 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA104-5 Non-member: 380 Member: 360
FIRING TICKETS Firing fees are based on size of the finished pieces. Firing tickets are available for purchase at the School of Art reception desk.
OPEN STUDIO Students currently enrolled in a ceramics class may take advantage of open ceramic studio hours on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Salt firing is embraced by ceramic artists and potters because of the beautiful and unpredictable results that come from a salt-fired kiln. These four-week workshops will explore form, function, aesthetic values, textures, tactile qualities, and surface development of atmospheric firing through salt. All works will be made from start to finish during the workshop.
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DRAWING + PAINTING
FIGURE DRAWING
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Annette Gurdo Humans have been the subjects of drawings since prehistory. This evening class explores gesture drawing, contour drawing, and other methods of recording a direct response to the figure on paper. A nude model will be used. Materials list provided. SESSION I: JAN 16 – FEB 20 TUESDAYS, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 6 classes / 18 contact hours / AA101-2 Non-member: 145 Member: 135
SESSION II: FEB 27 - APR 10 (No class MAR 13) TUESDAYS, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 6 classes / 18 contact hours / AA101-3 Non-member: 145 Member: 135
REFORMAT / REFOCUS: COLLAGE + MIXED MEDIA DRAWING
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Carlie Sherry
Develop drawing techniques while integrating a variety of materials within any given work of art. In three separate projects, explore collage techniques that utilize photo transfers, drawings in pencil, watercolor, ink, charcoal, and marker. Materials list provided. MONDAYS, JAN 29 - MAR 5, 6 - 9 p.m. 6 classes / 18 contact hours / AA101-5 Non-member: 150 Member: 135
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18+ / All Levels Azita Moradkhani, Artist in Residence Learn to interpret the world around you by combining drawing from direct observation with your own perspective and visual imagination. Hone technical skills such as line, gesture, mark, mass, shape, value and texture, composition, and understanding the drawing surface. Critiques and discussions cover history, seeing vs. thinking, and drawing as process in a welcoming and communal studio environment. Great for beginners and those looking to advance drawing skills. Materials list provided. THURSDAYS, JAN 18 - APR 12, 6 - 9 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA101-4 Non-member: 275 Member: 255
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INTRO TO WATERCOLOR
Ages 18+ / Beginners / Annette Gurdo Gain a foundation in watercolor painting through step-by-step techniques including washes, wet-on-wet, dry brush, blotting, lifting, glazing, and more. Learn color, art history, and your own painting style through this versatile medium. Demos show the flexibility of watercolor and presentations inform and inspire. Projects range from simple exercises to individualized paintings. Materials list provided.
PAINTING TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERS
Ages 18+ / Beginners / Sandra DeVisser
This course provides an excellent painting foundation through a structured program designed for beginning students. Projects focusing on composition and design, color mixing and essential painting techniques will be explored. Acrylic paints are preferred. Materials list provided. MONDAYS, JAN 22 - APR 16, 9 a.m. – NOON 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA102-3 Non-member: 295 Member: 275
INTRO TO OIL PAINTING PORTRAITURE
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Yulia Levkovich
Great for beginners and experienced painters. Students are introduced to portrait painting by working from a live model, learning basic drawing techniques for a preparatory sketch, and transferring techniques. Students explore a classical oil painting approach and complete finished portrait paintings. Materials list provided. WEDNESDAYS, JAN 17 - APR 11, 6 - 9 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA102-4 Non-member: 295 Member: 275
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MONDAYS, JAN 22 - APR 16, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA102-9 Non-member: 295 Member: 275
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COPY CLASS @ MWPAI MUSEUM OF ART
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Ages 18+ / All Levels / Yulia Levkovich
Not a master? No problem. Learn from the masters during this rare opportunity to paint inside the MWPAI Museum of Art. The instructor guides students through the process of interpreting, painting, and learning from artworks in the collection and caters instruction to individual levels. The first class meets in the studios at the School of Art. Previous knowledge of oils is helpful but not required. Copiest guidelines, materials list, and French easels provided. THURSDAYS, JAN 18 - APR 12, 1 - 4 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA102-6 Non-member: 305 Member: 285
STUDIO PAINTING
Ages 18 + / All Levels / Chris Cirillo This class is designed to accommodate beginners to experienced painters and encourage each artist’s intentions and personal development as they investigate painting as a craft as well as a form of expression. Students develop their painting skills and learn how to analyze and talk about art through critiques and discussions. Materials list provided. THURSDAYS, JAN 18 - APR 12, 9 a.m. – NOON 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA102-1 Non-member: 295 Member: 275
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DIGITAL PAINTING IN PHOTOSHOP
Ages 16+ / Beginners / Joella Burt
This course covers the basics of digital painting and illustration in Adobe Photoshop, a program used in all creative industries. Students explore tools and techniques for translating color theory into the digital space to generate content, download and create custom brushes, learn about layers, and more.
TUESDAYS, JAN 16 - APR 10, 1 - 4 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA102-2 Non-member: 295 Member: 275
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WEDNESDAYS, JAN 31 - MAR 7, 6 - 9 p.m. 6 classes / 18 contact hours / AA102-5 Non-member:165 Member: 155
MONDAY NIGHT PAINTING
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LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Ages 18 + / All Levels / Annette Gurdo Focus on painting the landscape from images and nature. The majority of the semester delves into studio work from images and sketches. Painting en plein air may be offered towards the end of the course, weather permitting. Individualized instruction and demos in watercolor, acrylic, oils and pastels are featured. Materials list provided.
Ages 18+ / Beginners-Intermediate Spend Monday evenings in this studio class brushing up on various techniques with a focus on developing basic concepts and composition. Materials list provided. MONDAYS, JAN 22 - APR 16, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA102-7 Non-member: 295 Member: 275
JEWELRY + METALS BEGINNING JEWELRY
Ages 18+ / Beginners / Shannon Stockbridge
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Learn creative fine metal working through demos and projects geared toward the beginning jeweler. Techniques include sawing, piercing, texturing, riveting, chain making, soldering, and bezel-setting cabochon stones. Students utilize class and lab time to practice techniques and make finished pieces of jewelry. A starter materials kit can be purchased at the School of Art Reception Desk.
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EVENING SESSION: JAN 22 - APR 16 MONDAYS, 6 - 9 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA106-2 Non-member: 380 Member: 360
AFTERNOON SESSION: JAN 16 - APR 10 TUESDAYS, 1 - 4 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA106-1 Non-member: 380 Member: 360
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OFF THE CHAIN: FABRICATING UNCOMMON CHAINS FOR JEWELRY
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Shannon Stockbridge
Learn traditional chain making and create unusual linkages. Demos cover simple connections and move through twisting, weaving, texturing, forming, soldering, to fusing and soldering to create elegant chains. Alternative chains techniques made with sheet metal and non-traditional materials will also be covered. Students may create a final chain using one technique or combine each sample in a resolved statement piece. All materials provided. Silver is available for purchase. TUESDAYS, JAN 16 - FEB 20, 6 - 9 p.m. 6 Classes / 18 contact hours / AA106-6 Non-member: 188 Member: 168
RING CASTING
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Shannon Stockbridge Whether crafting a charm for a loved one or shaping a ring for personal adornment, this class is all about creating bling! Learn the timeless process of lost wax casting to craft a finished ring of your original design. Explore carving, sculpting, and finishing techniques to ultimately cast bronze or silver rings. This is an ideal introduction to jewelry or a great way to refine casting skills. TUESDAYS, FEB 27 - APR 10, 6 - 9 p.m. 6 Classes / 18 contact hours / AA106-5 Non-member: 188 Member: 168
This class is designed for students who have successfully completed the 12-week beginning jewelry class and are ready to learn a variety of new techniques and practical advice from a professional metalsmith. Technical demos may include working with non-traditional materials, surface development, stone setting, die forming, hollowware, casting, or enameling. Students should come prepared to fabricate jewelry of their own design and concept. THURSDAYS, JAN 17 - APR 11, 6 - 9 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA106-3 Non-member: 380 Member: 360
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INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED JEWELRY
Ages 18 + / Intermediate, Advanced / Chris Irick
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OPEN STUDIO Jewelry students have access to designated open lab time on Saturday mornings to continue working independently at no additional cost while enrolled in a sixor 12-week course. Lab schedules are posted at the beginning of class.
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BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Ages 18+ / Beginners / Eric Mishalanie
Learn the fundamentals of digital photography from the technical aspects of camera and lens operation to the artistry of composition. Creatively edit, develop, and print images in the digital darkroom computer lab using Photoshop CC. Whether your interest is fine art, event photography, product styling, or family photos, this course provides focused instruction to help realize your vision. Students must provide their own digital cameras. WEDNESDAYS, JAN 17 - APR 11, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA120-1 Non-member: 375 Member: 355
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Ages 18+ / Beginners / Gavin Law This is an excellent introduction to video production through techniques and processes taught in the School of Art’s computer lab. Students will shoot footage together and learn the basics of video recording, editing and basic introductions to software including Premiere Pro and After Effects. Studio time revolves around watching examples, learning software and equipment, working on course assignments, and planning future projects. THURSDAYS, JAN 18 - APR 12, 6 - 9 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA150-1 Non-member: 330 Member: 310
SCREENPRINTING PRINTMAKING last chance t to screenprin! with Ella
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18+ / All Levels / Ella Weber, Artist in Residence Learn how to screen print using various hand and photographic methods in a professional print studio. This course covers printmaking fundamentals while also exploring the appropriation of images and text from books, newspapers, photographs, the web, or pop culture, as a method to collage visual content for poetic prints. Screen printing is a versatile process that can be used for fine art or commercial projects beyond this class. Materials list provided. TUESDAYS, JAN 16 - APR 10, 6 - 9 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA103-5 Non-member: 355 Member: 335
SCULPTURE + FURNITURE
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FURNITURE 102: DESIGN, LUMBER, + JIGS
Ages 18+ / Intermediate / Jon Taylor
Delve deeper into the nuanced art of functional woodworking in a group setting. Students pursue an independent project with design and planning guidance from the instructor. Topics include lumber selection, processing from roughcut to furniture-ready, jigs and fixtures for machine tools, finishing techniques, and efficient planning of projects. Emphasis is placed on guiding and preparing students for their own designs and projects beyond this course. Materials and tool list provided. Some prior woodworking experience or FURNITURE 101 is a prerequisite for this class. MONDAYS + WEDNESDAYS, FEB 12 – MAR 21, 6 – 9 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA107-2 Non-member: 375 Member: 355
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METAL SCULPTURE
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Kim Carr Valdez
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Learn to elegantes represent the human form and structure in three-dimensional space with oil-clay. Students explore the elements and proportions of the body from life using nude models and through studying anatomical figures. Great for beginners and those looking to improve figurative work in any media. Take one or both sessions. Materials list provided.
Draw in space with steel. Beginning and more experienced students explore the basic metal shop techniques of welding and cutting to build metal sculptures in this one-week class. Projects are tailored to each student’s skill level and are student-initiated. Materials list provided. MONDAY - FRIDAY, JAN 8 - 12, 6 - 9 p.m. 5 classes / 15 contact hours / AA107-4 Non-member: 165 Member: 145
FIGURE SCULPTURE
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Christi Harrington
SESSION I: JAN 20 - FEB 24 SATURDAYS, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m 6 classes /18 contact hours / AA107-1 Non-member: 185 Member: 165
SESSION II: MAR 3 - APR 14 (No Class Mar 17) SATURDAYS, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m 6 classes /18 contact hours / AA107-5 Non-member: 185 Member: 165
TEENS AGES 13-17: An introduction to MWPAI’s professional
facilities and specialty classes offer art school and help support a well-rounded art education. (No Classes March 17)
TEEN CERAMICS WORKSHOP: MASTERWORKS IN CLAY
Ages 13 + / All Levels / Paula Caruana
Create functional relief pottery inspired by the masters. This project-based workshop begins by choosing a favorite artwork, translating a design to clay, and creating a hand-built clay pot which is then fired. Students explore finishing and glazing techniques on the clay surface and leave with a finished ceramic vessel. Limited to 12 students. SATURDAYS, MAY 12 – JUN 2, 9:30 - NOON 4 classes / 10 contact hours / TA104-1 Non-member: 110 Member: 100
SPRING WORKSHOP!
TEEN DRAWING + PAINTING
This is the perfect class for teens who want to seriously improve their art game, advance skills and meet others with a shared interest in the arts. Class focuses on drawing and painting from observation and is designed specifically for teens who want to grow creatively and explore the visual arts. Skills gained in this class will be used for years to come. Supplies are provided. Limited to 15 students. SATURDAYS, JAN 20 – APR 14, 9 - 11:30 a.m. 12 classes / 30 contact hours / TA101-1 Non-member: 310 Member: 290
COLLEGE PREP PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors / All Levels / Rachel Bartunek Build your art portfolio in the studios of the world-ranked PrattMWP college art program. Aspiring art students need to present an exceptional portfolio for college evaluation and obtaining scholarships. Students focus on essential drawing skills to translate the three-dimensional world onto a two-dimensional surface and learn universal terms to communicate and present their best work. Supplies are provided. THURSDAY, JAN 18 – APR 12, 6 - 8 p.m. 12 classes / 24 contact hours / TA102-1 Non-member: 260 Member: 240 IMPORTANT: To ensure the age appropriateness of the curriculum, students must meet the age requirement listed with each course description by the beginning of class.
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Ages 13 - 17 / All Levels / Sandra DeVisser
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ART AND AUTISM The Kelberman Center provides state-of-the-art programs and services for children and adults with ASD and their families. Please register for this collaborative class through The Kelberman Center at kelbermancenter.org or by calling 315.797.6241 ADVENTURES IN ART
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In collaboration with The Kelberman Center at the School of Art Ages 8 - 16 / All Levels
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This studio class provides kids and teens with ASD an opportunity to delve into a variety of art-making processes through play, experimentation, and material exploration. Projects build visual skills and instruction is tailored to meet individual needs. All materials included. Class size is limited to 10 students. The Kelberman Center will provide up to three staff per session for student support. All students must register through The Kelberman Center for screening and appropriate accommodation. SESSION I: COLOR, FORM, CREATIVITY with Instructor Michael Giordani JANUARY 16 – FEBRUARY 19, 5:30 - 7 p.m. 6 sessions | 7.5 contact hours | CO102-1 Non-member: 85 Member: 80 Free for Kelberman Center waiver clients SESSION II: DRAWING, PAINTING, COLLAGE with Instructor Carlie Sherry FEBRUARY 27 – APRIL 3, 5:30 - 7 p.m. 6 sessions | 7.5 contact hours | CO102-2 Non-member: 85 Member: 80 Free for Kelberman Center waiver clients
YOUNG ARTISTS AGES 9 - 12: Pre-teens are developing their
aesthetic sense and starting to pursue personally relevant ideas. (No Classes March 17) YOUNG ARTISTS DRAWING + PAINTING
Ages 9 – 12 / Sarah Kilian
SESSION I: JAN 20 – FEB 24 SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA103-1 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
SESSION II: MAR 3 - APR 14 (No Class Mar 17) SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA103-3 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
YOUNG ARTISTS CLAY + SCULPTURAL MEDIA
Ages 9 – 12 / Paula Caruana
Students expand their creative voices and skills by experimenting with clay and sculptural materials. Open-ended projects and lessons encourage confidence and build maturity. Lessons will also focus on popular and historic sculpture artists and ceramists. Visits to the Museum of Art will lead the way for fun and exciting projects. Limited to 15 students. SESSION I: JAN 20 – FEB 24 SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA103-2 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
SESSION II: MAR 3 - APR 14 (No Class Mar 17) SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA103-4 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
PLEASE NOTE: Parents are asked to provide a snack for break time and a smock to protect clothing. All other supplies are included. IMPORTANT: To ensure the age appropriateness of the curriculum, children must meet the age requirement listed with each course description by the beginning of class.
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Students develop and expand on their drawing and painting skills using a wide variety of media while working from observation, memory, and imagination. Visits to the Museum of Art give students the opportunity to connect with works of art while learning about famous artists. Supplies provided. Limited to 15 students.
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KIDS AGES 4 - 8: Kids use art to discover their learning
potential, creating and having fun as they challenge their imaginations. (No Classes March 17) ART EXPLORATIONS I
Ages 4 - 5 / Michael Giordani Students engage in the process of artmaking through hands-on exploration as they discover vibrant compositions through a playful understanding of color, collage, painting, and sculpture. Children enjoy social interactions provided by activities surrounding class projects. Limited to 10 students. SESSION I: JAN 20 – FEB 24 SATURDAYS, 9 - 10:30 a.m. 6 classes / 7.5 contact hours / CA101-1 Non-member: 68 Member: 58
SESSION II: MAR 3 - APR 14 (No Class Mar 17) SATURDAYS, 9 - 10:30 a.m. 6 classes / 7.5 contact hours / CA101-2 Non-member: 68 Member: 58
ART EXPLORATIONS II, DRAWING + PAINTING
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Ages 6 - 8 / Emily Reger
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Children develop drawing skills using a wide variety of media and tools. They learn to work from observation, memory, and imagination while experimenting with forms of drawing and painting. Students also learn about famous artists through trips to the Museum of Art and class presentations. Limited to 15 students. SESSION I: JAN 20 – FEB 24 SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA102-1 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
SESSION II: MAR 3 - APR 14 (No Class Mar 17) SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA102-3 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
ART EXPLORATIONS II, CLAY + SCULPTURAL MEDIA
Ages 6 – 8 / Kyle Pumilio
Children use a variety of media including clay and glaze, recycled materials, fibers, plaster, wire and more as they build sculptures and create non-stop. Students will learn about famous sculptors and ceramists while making art in the School of Art’s beautiful, historic Ceramics Studio. Limited to 15 students.
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SESSION II: MAR 3 - APR 14 (No Class Mar 17) SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA102-4 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
One-week class
HANDS ON PUPPETRY
Ages 6 - 8 / Michael Patrei
Kids discover the magic of hand puppetry and learn its history while designing and constructing their own puppets, props, and stories using a variety of creative materials. Students gain puppeteering skills and develop a show with the help of instructor Michael, founder of The Guild of Thespian Puppets. Creativity and craft culminate in a performance for students and parents during the last class. Limited to 12 students. MAR 12 – MAR 16, MONDAY - FRIDAY, 5:30 – 7 p.m. 5 classes / 7.5 contact hours / CA102-5 Non-member: 68 Member: 58
PLEASE NOTE: Parents are asked to provide a snack for break time and a smock to protect clothing. All other supplies are included. IMPORTANT: To ensure the age-appropriateness of the curriculum, students must meet the age requirement listed with each course description by the beginning of class.
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SESSION I: JAN 20 – FEB 24 SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA102-2 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
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FACULTY
PROFESSORS CHRISTOPHER CIRILLO instructs design, color theory, painting, and drawing courses for PrattMWP. Chris received his MFA in visual arts from The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University and his BFA in painting and drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Painting CHRIS IRICK received a BFA in Metalsmithing from Texas Tech University and an MFA in metals from UMass Dartmouth. She has taught jewelry extensively in both college and adult education programs. She is currently Professor of Metal Arts and the head of the jewelry program at PrattMWP. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Jewelery / Metals
INSTRUCTORS RACHEL BARTUNEK owns Handmade Darling, a bespoke paper goods and event accessories boutique featured both online and in local CNY shops. She received her MS in communications design through Pratt Institute focusing in print and typography. Calligraphy / Book Arts / Portfolio JOELLA BURT is a PrattMWP alumni and received her BFA in Painting and K-12 teaching certification from SUNY Potsdam. Joella has exhibited regionally and expanded her digital and traditional painting practice through teaching seminars and offering works for sale locally. Digital Painting
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VERONICA JUYOUN BYUN was born in Seoul, Korea, received her MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI and her BFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in Alfred, NY. Byun was a 2013-2015 Artist in Residence. She is the Assistant Coordinator and Instructor of Ceramic Arts at MWPAI. Pottery / Ceramics
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PAULA CARUANA received her bachelor’s degree in art education from Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Paula is a Decorative Arts Assistant in MWPAI’s Museum of Art Decorative Arts Department and a long-time student in the Institute’s community ceramics program. Young Artists ALEXANDRIA COMPO attended PrattMWP and graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in communications design and a concentration in Illustration. Alexandria is a freelance designer and illustrator who works with a variety of private, retail, musician, and creative clients. Illustration SANDRA DEVISSER has been an instructor at the School of Art since 1980 and developed the Young Artists program. She received her BA degree in social studies from SUNY Albany, her MA from Colgate University, and was awarded a certificate in fine arts from MWPAI. Painting / Adults / Teens MICHAEL GIORDANI graduated from PrattMWP and Pratt Institute with a BFA. He is a Utica transplant, born in New York City and raised on Long Island, NY. Michael enjoys nothing more than fostering the creative spark in others. Kids
ANNETTE GOLDMACHER is the Museum Education Coordinator at the MWPAI Museum of Art. She received her BA in Classical Studies and German from Colgate University and her MA in Museum Studies from Syracuse University’s Graduate Program. Art Appreciation ANNETTE GURDO has been actively working and exhibiting in central NY for more than 20 years. Her commissions and work are included in many collections throughout the northeast. She received an associate degree in fine arts from MWPI/MVCC and a BFA in drawing and painting at the Philadelphia College of Art. Painting / Drawing CHRISTI HARRINGTON is an Associate Professor of Art at MVCC. She received her BFA from the University of Michigan and began studying the figure while abroad in Italy. Christi holds an MFA in sculpture from the New York Academy of Art. Sculpture SARAH TUCKERMAN KILIAN has taught in the Utica City School District since 1990. She is a graduate of William Smith College in Geneva, NY, and received her MS in art education from Syracuse University. Young Artists GAVIN LAW is a local videographer and owner of Gavin Law Videography and commercially focused Upstate Film Company. Gavin holds an associate degree in applied science, radio, and tv broadcasting from Herkimer County Community College. Video YULIA LEVKOVICH is an award-winning representational painter. She trained at the Academy of Realist Art, received a her BFA from OCAD University, Toronto, and her MFA from the New York Academy of Art, Manhattan. She has taught at several institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Painting / Adults ERIC MISHALANIE completed the MWPI/ MVCC program before receiving his photography BA from Maryland Institute College of Art. Eric currently owns and operates Mishalanie Photography which covers a wide range of photographic services. Photography
FACULTY
AZITA MORADKHANI lives and works in Boston, MA. She holds a BFA from Tehran University of Art, and both an MA in art education and MFA in drawing, painting and sculpture from Boston’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University. 2017/18 MWPAI Artist in Residence in Drawing and Painting MEGHAN PAGANO received her MFA in interdisciplinary art from Goddard College. She holds a BFA in photography and art education from the College of Saint Rose and an associate degree in fine arts and illustration from MVCC. Animation / Young Artists MICHAEL PATREI is the founder and a puppeteer of The Guild of Thespian Puppets. He has performed locally with his puppet troupe and handcrafted all of the original puppets. Michael is also a professional filmmaker whose documentary film Ballou has appeared on the BET Network. Kids / Puppets KYLE PUMILIO received his education from PrattMWP and SUNY Potsdam and is an art instructor in the Utica City School District. He loves working with diverse students, ceramics, and the three-dimensional form. Kids / Teens EMILY REGER received her BFA in Environmental Design from East Carolina University and her K-12 Art Certification from the University of North Carolina. She has 20 years of enthusiastic visual arts teaching and creative outreach. Kids CARLIE SHERRY received her BFA in painting from SUNY Potsdam and her MFA in painting from Syracuse University. She is an Adjunct Instructor at Utica College and PrattMWP. Carlie has exhibited throughout New York State. Painting / Drawing
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SHANNON STOCKBRIDGE received her BFA in sculpture through PrattMWP and graduated from Pratt Institute. Jewelry is her primary medium and she has been creating a wearable collection using the lost-wax casting and alternative materials. Jewelry / Metals / Kids
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JON TAYLOR is the owner of ENJOINERY, a custom design and fabrication business collaborating with regional to international retail brands, designers, and private clients on fixtures and furniture. He received his BFA in sculpture from Alfred University and his MFA from UMass Dartmouth in wood and furniture design. Furniture KIM CARR VALDEZ received her BA in studio art from Hartwick College and her MFA in sculpture from Syracuse University. Her work has been exhibited extensively in New York City. Kim is an alumni of Sculpture Space and teaches 3D Design in the PrattMWP college program. Sculpture ELLA WEBER lives and works in Omaha, NE. She received her BFA from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and her MFA from the University of Kansas. Her artwork has been shown both nationally and internationally and she has participated in numerous residencies around the United States. 2017/18 MWPAI Artist in Residence in Printmaking
CALENDAR
REGISTER NOW MWPAI.ORG OR 315.797.8260 WINTER/SPRING 2018 January 9
Scholarship application deadline
January 15
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 16
MWPAI adult and teen classes begin
January 20
Session I Saturday kids classes begin
March 3
Session II Saturday kids classes begin
March 12 - 17
NO CLASSES; MWPAI Spring Break
April 17
Winter session ends
May 5- 29
CAE Student Exhibition
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SUMMER 2018
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June 17 - July 1
Ceramics Salt + Wood Firing Workshop
June 26 - July 1
MWPAI Arts Festival
July 2
Scholarship application deadline
July 9 - 13
Week 1, MWPAI adult, teen, + kids classes begin
July 16 - 20
Week 2
July 23 - 27
Week 3
July 30 - Aug 3
Week 4
Aug 3
Summer session ends
PLEASE NOTE: Registration may be available for classes posted online before printed catalogs are mailed. Interested students are encouraged to check online course listings.
STAFF Dean Donna Moran Community Arts Ed Coordinator Audrey Hasen Taylor Registrar Angela Marken-Colon Assistant to the Dean Jennifer Wollaber-Syrotynski Administrative Assistant/Reception Amy Francisco-Nugent Evening Receptionist Jamie Barcomb Renee Mozzetti
SCHOLARSHIPS Partial scholarships for each semester may be available to kids, teens, and adults who demonstrate significant financial need. Awards are limited and the amounts vary based on the quantity of qualified applications received. When granted, award amounts usually offset a portion of the tuition for one course only. To apply, obtain a scholarship form online at mwpai.org, or from the MWPAI School of Art office: mwpsoa@mwpai.org Elizabeth R. Lemieux Children’s Scholarship Fund Ellen Marie Geiersbach Memorial Children’s Scholarship Fund Carmen E. Guarnieri Children’s Scholarship Fund Community Arts Education Scholarship Fund
GIVING Consider funding a scholarship or special facilities at the School of Art. Art enhances our lives, adding beauty and substance to the human existence. Your support of MWPAI helps ensure the survival of the arts and the wonderfully diverse set of gifts this area has to offer. Contact our development office (315) 797-0000, ext. 2129 WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
In the event of inclement weather or other emergency cancellation, announcements will be made on the following: MWPAI website, School of Art Reception: Automated cancellation message, Television & Radio: News, Social Media. PLEASE NOTE: We generally do not contact students individually by phone or email for inclement weather cancellations. MWPAI and our instructors make reasonable efforts to reschedule ADULT classes cancelled due to inclement weather or other emergencies, however, it is not always possible. KIDS + TEENS: Because of heavy classroom usage between the college program and other CAE classes, we do not offer makeup classes for children and teen classes.
COURSE CHANGES + CANCELLATIONS
REFUND POLICY
-A full refund will be granted for Community Arts Education classes or workshops when an entire course is canceled or the Office of the Registrar receives an official withdrawal form from a student prior to the first scheduled class meeting. -A pro-rated refund may be given after the second scheduled class, based on last day of attendance and/or date the official withdrawal form is received by the Registrar. -After the third scheduled class, no refund will be granted unless it is a medical emergency accompanied by a doctor’s note. This refund policy covers withdrawals for any reasons including injury, illness or family emergencies. Refunds of fees take up to four weeks to process and take the form of the original payment method for the canceled course. Checks are mailed directly to the student’s home address. Official Withdrawal Forms may be downloaded from the website or obtained at the School of Art reception desk.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute has a policy of non-discrimination, which assures that students are accepted fairly, and without discriminatory regard for sex, race, national origin, color, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation.
MEDIA POLICY
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is a not-for-profit educational corporation which, in furtherance of its purposes and objectives, endeavors to publicize the work and achievements of its students, faculty, staff and alumni. In connection with these efforts, the Institute reserves the right to release appropriate information and to take photographs, motion pictures, or videotape of students, faculty, staff and alumni, and their work, and to use and distribute these materials in any form or format in furtherance of the Institute’s purpose and objectives.
CATALOG DESIGN
Sarah Burns-Miller / saraheburns.com
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Course catalog and class listing must be considered informational and not binding on the Institute. Community Arts Education classes are subject to minimum enrollment guidelines. We make every effort to notify students of cancelled classes in a timely fashion. However, courses are sometimes cancelled as late as the day of the first class meeting. If your course is cancelled, you are contacted and given the option of substituting another course or receiving a full refund. It is extremely important that we have your correct email and phone number. Additionally, in these circumstances, please note that MWPAI is not responsible for supplies purchased prior to the start of classes.
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