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MWPAI community art, classes and workshops
CONTENTS Workshops 3
Office Hours Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Office School of Art 1200 State Street Utica, NY 13502
Adults 5 Ceramics + Pottery 6 Printmaking 8 Drawing 9
Mail School of Art Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute 310 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13502
Fashion + Fibers 10 Jewelry + Metals 11 Painting 12 Digital Photography 15
Phone 315.797.8260
Furniture + Sculpture 15 Kids (ages 4-8) 16 Young Artists (ages 9-12) 18
Email mwpsoa@mwpai.edu
Web www.mwpai.org/learn
Teens (ages 13-17) 20 Art + Autism 21 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 on Sunday. Info at (315) 797-0000, ext. 2123 The PrattMWP Campus Store is located in the Student Center at 1216 State Street and carries a full range of art supplies, personal items, and PrattMWP merchandise. BECOME A MEMBER MWPAI membership has many benefits including discounts at the School of Art, performances and film, free admission to all museum exhibitions, and borrowing privileges at the MWPAI Art Research Library. Visit mwpai.org and click on SUPPORT for details. ON THE COVER: Martha Shatraw, Watercolor on Paper, 2019
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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 threehour workshop based on the classical practice of sight-size cast drawing in charcoal or pencil. Supplies provided. 1 session / 3 hours / WK101-2 / Non-member: 35 Member: 30
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INKTOBER: PEN + INK DRAWING WITH RETRO SORRENTO
Ages 18 + / All Levels / Maria Vallese
Be a part of #inktober and learn the art of pen and ink drawing and illustration from the artist who illustrates labels for The Saranac Brewery. Multiple techniques will be taught. Supplies provided. 1 session / 5 hours / WK101-5 / Non-member: 55 Member: 50
MINI-COURSE: HAND LETTERING + CONTEMPORARY CALLIGRAPHY Ages 16+ / All Levels / Rachel Bartunek
Celebrate #inktober. Good handwriting is not required to create beautiful non-traditional lettering. Gain skills with visual hierarchies, illustrate letters with confidence, and create dynamic compositions. Pencil sketch, trace, and ink letters in these two-session classes Wednesday workshops. Supplies provided.
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23+30 OCT
WEDNESDAY, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 2 sessions / 4 contact hours / WK300-2 Non-member: 45 Member: 40
WEDNESDAY, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 2 sessions / 4 contact hours / WK300-3 Non-member: 45 Member: 40
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“SELFIE” PORTRAIT
16 + / All Levels / Yulia Levkovich Work from a mirror held at arm’s-length to create a trendy “selfie” portrait in oil paint. This fun workshop explores oils and new portraiture. Instruction tailored to individual skill levels.
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1 session / 6 hours / WK102-10 Non-member: 60 Member: 55
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PHOTOSHOP COLLAGE + LAYERS
Ages 18 + / All Levels / Joella Burt
Apply collage techniques to digital artwork and illustration with an introduction to Adobe Photoshop through layers, custom brushes, and more. 1 session / 3 hours / WK102-2 Non-member: 35 Member: 30
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LIFE-SIZE FIGURE DRAWING
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Yulia Levkovich
Go big! Draw life-size figures on six-foot lengths of paper. Instruction focuses on proportion, line 1 - 6 p.m. quality, observation of the standing figure, and modeling of form through value. Nude models will be used. 1 sessions / 5 hours / WK102-9 Non-member: 55 Member: 50
ART CLASSES FOR ADULTS art appreciation ART + DEATH
ART + GENDER DYNAMICS
Ages 18 + / All Levels Kassandra Gustin
Ages 18 + / All Levels Kassandra Gustin
Presentations and group discussions focus on the dead in art and The 1913 Armoury Show. This is an enjoyable class for any level of art enthusiast.
Presentations and group discussions focus on the influence of male and female roles in historic and contemporary artworks. This is an enjoyable class for any level of art enthusiast.
TUESDAYS, OCT 1 - 22, 6 - 7:30 p.m. 4 sessions / 6 contact hours / AA160-2 Non-member: 60 Member: 55
TUESDAYS, OCT 29 - NOV 19, 6 - 7:30 p.m. 4 sessions / 6 contact hours / AA160-3 Non-member: 60 Member: 55 Image Credit: Jeanne Perry, Oil paint, 2019. (detail)
CERAMICS + POTTERY
INTRO TO POTTERY: THROWING FOR BEGINNERS
Ages 18+ / Beginners
Develop skill, dexterity, and coordination using the potter’s wheel as a tool of the ceramic-forming process as you are introduced to hand-building and throwing techniques. Develop aesthetics in a contemporary, social, and historical context while also exploring the fundamental process of firing and glazing. Firing fees are charged, based on volume of work produced. THURSDAYS, SEPT 19 - DEC 12, 6 - 9 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA104-2 Non-member: 380 Member: 360 Materials Fee: 75
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THROWING + HANDBUILDING
Ages 18 + / Intermediate / Veronica Byun Focus on creating functional, sculptural, decorative pieces. Explore form, size, refinement, and surface both on the wheel and through hand building techniques like slab, extruding, using hump/slump molds, and more. Special attention is given to creating larger vessels, multiples, and executing sophisticated forms. WEDNESDAYS, SEPT 18 - DEC 11, 1 - 4 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA104-4 Non-member: 380 Member: 360 Materials Fee: 75
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED POTTERY
Ages 18+ / Intermediate-Advanced / Veronica Byun
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Learn various throwing techniques, functional design, and surface treatments through demonstrations and personalized instruction. Advanced students may pursue projects of their own choosing with instructional guidance. Firing fees are charged, based on volume of work produced. Prerequisite: Intro to Pottery and/or instructor permission to enroll.
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TUESDAYS, SEPT 17 - DEC 10, 6 - 9 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA104-3 Non-member: 380 Member: 360 Materials Fee: 75
THURSDAYS, SEPT 19 - DEC 12, 1 - 4 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA104-5 Non-member: 380 Member: 360 Materials Fee: 75
CERAMIC SCULPTURE
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Veronica Byun Engage in sculpture focused on spatial relationships and ideas as they exist in architectural settings. The processes of hand building for tile patterning and press molding for multiple repetitive pattern making are the primary modes of construction this semester. Drawing and modelmaking are stressed as preliminary studies for installation. TUESDAYS, SEPT 17 - DEC 10, 1 - 4 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA104-6 Non-member: 380 Member: 360 Materials Fee: 75
NEW CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO TIMES
Students currently enrolled in a ceramics class may take advantage of open ceramics studio hours, Saturdays from Noon to 5 p.m.
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.
SALT FIRING WORKSHOPS
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. WORKSHOP I: SEPT 25 - OCT 16 WEDNESDAYS, 6 - 9 p.m. 4 sessions / 12 contact hours / WK104-6 Non-member: 165 Member: 155 Materials Fee: 40
WORKSHOP II: OCT 30 - NOV 20 WEDNESDAYS, 6 - 9 p.m. 4 sessions / 12 contact hours / WK104-7 Non-member: 165 Member: 155 Materials Fee: 40
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Ages 18+ / Intermediate / Veronica Byun
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Firing fees are based on the measured volume of the finished pieces. Firing tickets are $2 each and available for purchase at the School of Art reception desk during business hours.
MATERIAL FEES
Required material fees cover the cost of full use of studio clay and glazes.
THANKSGIVING
No scheduled classes Nov 25 - 30.
PRINTMAKING NEW
SCREENPRINTING
18+ / All Levels / Taro Takizawa 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 as a method to collage visual content for poetic prints. Screenprinting is a versatile process that can be used for fine art or commercial projects beyond this class. Materials list provided. THURSDAYS, SEPT 19 - DEC 12, 6 - 9 p.m. (No class Nov 28) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA103-5 Non-member: 355 Member: 335
Image Credit: Marnie Blount-Gowan, Screenprint
DRAWING
Image: Mindy Santiago Pavone
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MIXED MEDIA DRAWING
Develop drawing techniques while integrating a variety of materials within any given work of art. In three separate projects, explore collage techniques, fabrics, acrylic paint, drawings in pencil, watercolor, ink, charcoal, and marker. Materials list provided. WEDNESDAYS, SEPT 18 - OCT 23, 6 - 9 p.m. 6 classes / 18 contact hours / AA101-7 Non-member: 150 Member: 140
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DRAWING THE FIGURE IN COSTUME
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Annette Gurdo
Drawing the human figure is an enjoyable and powerful exploration that serves as a universal link to the culture of artists and art. Using simple materials, focus on visual skills and analysis, investigate gesture, proportions, and anatomy while expanding a drawing vocabulary. Nude models will also be used in scenes with drapery, florals, and still life objects. Materials list provided. SESSION I: TUESDAYS, SEPT 17 - OCT 22, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 6 classes / 18 contact hours / AA101-2 Non-member: 155 Member: 145 SESSION II: TUESDAYS, OCT 29 - DEC 10, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. (No class Nov 26) 6 classes / 18 contact hours / AA101-3 Non-member: 155 Member: 145
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Ages 18+ / All Levels / Alexandria Marie Compo
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FASHION + FIBERS
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FASHION SEWING FOR BEGINNERS
18+ / Beginners / Niki English
Fashion for the absolute beginner! Discover all the basics of operating a sewing machine, how to read a paper pattern, and to properly prepare and cut fabric. Learn basic construction techniques for garments such as hem finishes, seam finishes, darts, gathers, plackets, collars, and armholes, and finish the class with a completed garment. Materials list provided. WEDNESDAYS, SEPT 18 - DEC 11, 6 - 9 p.m. (No class Nov 27) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA170-3 Non-member: 275 Member: 265
DROP SPINDLING
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Ages 18 + / All Levels / Amy Francisco-Nugent
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Spin beautiful yarns suitable for knitting, crochet, weaving, and more. Instruction covers different properties of animal, plant, and synthetic fibers. Create traditional and artistic yarns, ply multiple strands, blend fibers for custom designed yarns, and learn processing procedures to make sure the new yarn is project ready. Materials list provided. MONDAYS, SEPT 16 - OCT 21, 6 - 8 p.m. 6 classes / 12 contact hours / AA170-2 Non-member: 105 Member: 95
INTRO TO KNITTING
Ages 18 + / Beginners / Amy Francisco-Nugent Discover the joys of learning to knit in a group setting. Build basics by learning to cast on, knit, and cast off making a simple garter stitch dishcloth. Level up to simple shaping by learning to purl and knit in the round, giving you all the tools you need. Discussions include accessing online pattern databases and pattern/ material selection to send students off on their own projects beyond this course. Materials list provided. TUESDAYS, SEPT 10 - DEC 10, 6 - 9 p.m. (No Class NOV 5 + 12) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA170-1 Non-member: 175 Member: 155
Learn creative fine metalworking through demonstrations 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. EVENING SESSION: MONDAYS, SEPT 16 - DEC 9, 6 - 9 p.m. (No class Nov 25) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA106-2 Non-member: 380 Member: 360
AFTERNOON SESSION: TUESDAYS, SEPT 17 - DEC 10, 1 - 4 p.m. (No class Nov 26) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA106-1 Non-member: 380 Member: 360
JEWELRY + METALS
BEGINNING JEWELRY
Ages 18+ / Beginners / Shannon Stockbridge
RING CASTING
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. TUESDAYS, OCT 15 - NOV 19, 6 - 9 p.m. 6 Classes / 18 contact hours / AA106-5 Non-member: 190 Member: 170
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INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED JEWELRY
Ages 18 + / Intermediate - Advanced / Mary Beth Fiorentino 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 with practical advice from a professional metalsmith. Technical demonstrations will include surface development, salt-water etching and die forming. WEDNESDAYS, SEPT 18 - DEC 11, 9 a.m. - NOON (No class Nov 27) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA106-3 Non-member: 380 Member: 360
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Ages 18+ / All Levels / Shannon Stockbridge
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PAINTING
Image Credit: Cheri Sassman, Pastel (detail)
WATERCOLOR 101
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. Demonstrations show the flexibility of watercolor and presentations inform and inspire. Projects range from simple exercises to individualized paintings. Materials list provided. MONDAYS, SEPT 16 - DEC 9, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. (No class Nov 25) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA102-9 Non-member: 295 Member: 275
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, SEPT 16 - DEC 9, 9 a.m.- NOON (No class Nov 25) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA102-3 Non-member: 295 Member: 275
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INTERMEDIATE PAINTING
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Ages 18 + / Beginners - Intermediate / Joseph Murphy
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Develop a foundation of acrylic painting skills exploring illustration and atmosphere in this Monday evening course. Projects encourage explorations of composition, color theory, and basic techniques to create atmosphere and light to develop a narrative within the world of the canvas. Materials list provided. MONDAYS, SEPT 16 - DEC 9, 6 - 9 p.m. (No class Nov 25) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA102-10 Non-member: 295 Member: 275
OIL PAINTING PORTRAITURE
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Yulia Levkovich Great for beginners and experienced painters. Discover to portrait painting by working from a live model, learning basic drawing techniques for a preparatory sketch, and transferring techniques. Explore a classical oil painting approach and complete finished portrait paintings. Materials list provided. WEDNESDAYS, SEPT 18 - DEC 11, 6 - 9 p.m. (No class Nov 27) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA102-4 Non-member: 295 Member: 275
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. Develop your painting skills and learn how to analyze and talk about art through critiques and discussions. Materials list provided. THURSDAYS, SEPT 19 - DEC 12, 9 a.m. - NOON (No class Nov 28) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA102-1 Non-member: 295 Member: 275
LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Ages 18 + / All Levels / Annette Gurdo Focus on painting the landscape from images and nature. Panting en plein air will be offered in the fall, weather permitting. The remainder of the semester delves into studio work from images and sketches. Individualized instruction and demos in watercolor, acrylic, oils and pastels are featured. Materials list provided. TUESDAYS, SEPT 17 - DEC 10, 1 - 4 p.m. (No class Nov 26) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA102-2 Non-Member: 295 Member: 275
NEW PAINTING IMAGINED COLOR Ages 18+ / All Levels Janet Loren Hill MWPAI Artist in Residence Paint from life using visual strategies for creating new color scenarios that are imagined‌.. But based on reality. Learn tools to scaffold observed temperature or value systems to create paintings with fantastical colors in acrylic or oil. Studio time revolves around projects, discussions and feedback, and individual work time. Major themes covered include relational color/color theory, cultural connotations of color, and beyond. TUESDAYS, SEPT 17 - DEC 10 6 - 9 p.m. (No class Nov 26) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA102-11 Non-member: 275 Member: 255
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY NEW
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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: UTICA LANDMARKS EDITION
Ages 18+ / Beginners / Eric Mishalanie Learn the fundamentals of digital photography while taking photos onsite at some of Utica’s most beloved locations like the spectacular Union Train Station and historic Saranac Brewery. Learn the technical aspects of the camera and the artistry of composition. In the photography computer lab, learn to creatively edit, develop, and print images using Photoshop CC. Students must provide their own digital cameras. WEDNESDAYS, SEPT 18 - DEC 11, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. (No class Nov 27) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA120-1 Non-member: 375 Member: 355
PORTRAITS OF PEOPLE
Ages 18 + / All Levels Michael Hicks, MWPAI Artist in Residence Explore in-depth the various approaches for making revelatory and engaging portraits of people, both out in the world and in the studio. Topics explored will be approaching strangers, working with models, location scouting, using props, improvisation, developing a vocabulary of poses to use, camera settings, using artificial lighting, and post-production techniques. Class will occasionally meet on locations outside of campus. Students must provide their own DSLR Camera. TUESDAYS, SEPT 17 - DEC 10 6 - 9 p.m. (No class Nov 26) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA120-3 Non-member: 355 Member: 335
FURNITURE + SCULPTURE FURNITURE 101: CRAFTING CULINARY OBJECTS
Learn the fundamental skills necessary to produce functional wood objects such as cutting boards and spoons. Students become familiar with the safe use of hand and power tools while exploring joinery and carving techniques, design, finishes, and efficient planning of a hand-crafted wood project. Materials and tool list provided. FURNITURE 102 will be offered in the Winter Session. MONDAYS + WEDNESDAYS, OCT 14 – NOV 20, 6 – 9 p.m. 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA107-2 Non-member: 375 Member: 355
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CASTING FIGURE SCULPTURE
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Christi Harrington Learn to represent the human form. The semester begins with a spotlight on anatomy and building figure by developing mass, structure, surface, and form in clay. Learn how to create a plaster mold to cast the figure and a variety of surface treatments to finish the piece. This class is great for beginners and for those looking to improve figurative work in any media. Materials list provided. FRIDAYS, SEPT 20 - DEC 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (No class Nov 29) 12 classes / 36 contact hours / AA107 - 1 Non-member: 375 Member: 355
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Ages 18+ / Beginners / Jon Taylor
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KIDS ART EXPLORATIONS I
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Ages 4 - 5 / Michael Giordani
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Students engage in the process of making art through hands-on exploration. Discover vibrant compositions through a playful understanding of color, collage, painting, and sculpture. Children enjoy social interactions provided by activities surrounding class projects. SESSION I: SEPT 21 – OCT 26 SATURDAYS, 9 - 10:30 a.m. 6 classes / 9 contact hours / CA101-1 Non-member: 68 Member: 58
SESSION II: NOV 2 - DEC 14 SATURDAYS, 9 - 10:30 a.m. 6 classes / 9 contact hours / CA101-2 Non-member: 68 Member: 58
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 nonstop. Students learn about famous sculptors and ceramists while making art in the School of Art’s beautiful historic ceramics studio. Limited to 15 students. SESSION I: SEPT 21 – OCT 26 SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA102-2 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
SESSION II: NOV 2 - DEC 14 SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA102-4 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
AGES 4 - 8: Kids use art to discover their learning
potential by creating and having fun as they challenge their imaginations. Supplies provided. (No Classes Nov 30)
ART EXPLORATIONS II: DRAWING + PAINTING
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 learn about famous artists through trips to the Museum of Art and class presentations. Limited to 15 students. SESSION I: SEPT 21 – OCT 26 SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA102-1 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
SESSION II: NOV 2 - DEC 14 SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA102-3 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
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Ages 6 - 8 / Rachel Ortega
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AGES 9-12: Pre-teens are developing their
aesthetic sense and starting to pursue personally relevant ideas in each of these courses. Supplies provided. (No Classes Nov 30)
Action! Create your own stop-motion animations while learning a wide range of skills including operating a camera and tripod, how the stop-motion process works, creating characters, props, scenery and sound effects. Students see artist examples, plan storylines, and produce several animations. SESSION I: SEPT 21 – OCT 26 SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA104-1 Non-member: 128 Member: 118 SESSION II: NOV 2 - DEC 14 SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA104- 2 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
YOUNG ARTISTS
STOP-MOTION ANIMATION
Ages 9-12 / Meghan Murphy Pagano
YOUNG ARTISTS CLAY + SCULPTURE
Ages 9 – 12 / Paula Caruana
Expand your creative voices and skills by experimenting with clay and sculptural materials. Open-ended projects and lessons encourage confidence and build maturity. Lessons focus on popular and historic sculpture artists and ceramists. Visits to the Museum of Art lead the way for fun and exciting projects.
SESSION II: NOV 2 - DEC 14 SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA103-4 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
YOUNG ARTISTS DRAWING + PAINTING
Ages 9 – 12 / Sarah Kilian
Develop and expand 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. SESSION I: SEPT 21 – OCT 26 SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA103-1 Non-member: 128 Member: 118 SESSION II: NOV 2 - DEC 14 SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA103-3 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
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SESSION I: SEPT 21 – OCT 26 SATURDAYS, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 6 classes / 15 contact hours / CA103-2 Non-member: 128 Member: 118
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TEENS
AGES 13-17: MWPAI’s professional facilities and
specialty classes offer an introduction to art school and support a well-rounded art education. Supplies provided. (No Classes Nov 25-30) NEW INTRO TO FASHION DESIGN FOR TEENS Ages 13 - 17 / All Levels / Niki English Design your own clothing collection! Explore design concepts, theory, basic fabric knowledge, research techniques, ideation techniques such as collage and mood boards, fashion sketching, and design presentation. Walk away with a portfolio of designs. MONDAYS, SEPT 16 - DEC 9, 6 - 8 p.m. 12 classes / 24 contact hours / TA170-1 Non-member: 240 Member: 220
TEEN DRAWING PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
Ages 13 - 17 / All Levels / Joella Burt
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A strong portfolio is essential for art students applying to colleges. In this class, participants learn the drawing skills essential to translate the 3D world onto a 2D surface, covering projects from still lifes to figure drawing. Preparation for a portfolio review is explored through critiques with universal terms to communicate and present best work.
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THURSDAYS, SEPT 19 - DEC 12, 6 – 8 p.m. 12 classes / 24 contact hours / TA102-1 Non-member: 260 Member: 240
TEEN DRAWING + PAINTING
Ages 13 - 17 / All Levels / Sandra DeVisser This is the perfect class to seriously improve your art game, advance your skills and meet others with a shared interest in the arts. Class focuses on drawing and painting from observation. SATURDAYS, SEPT 21 - DEC 14, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 12 classes / 30 contact hours / TA101-1 Non-member: 310 Member: 290
TEEN DIGITAL PAINTING IN ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
Ages 13 - 17 / Beginners / Joella Burt
This course covers the basics of digital painting and illustration in Adobe Photoshop CC, a program used in all creative industries. 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. WEDNESDAYS, SEPT 18 - NOV 6, 6 – 8 p.m. 8 classes / 16 contact hours / TA101-2 Non-member: 180 Member: 165
ART + AUTISM ADVENTURES IN ART In collaboration with The Kelberman Center at the School of Art
Ages 8 - 16 / All Levels / Michael Giordani
SESSION I: SEPT 17 - OCT 22 TUESDAYS, 5:30 - 7 p.m. 6 sessions | 9 contact hours | CO102-1 Non-member: 90 Member: 85 Free for Kelberman Center waiver clients
SESSION II: OCT 29 - DEC 10 (No Class Nov 26) TUESDAYS, 5:30 - 7 p.m. 6 sessions | 9 contact hours | CO102-2 Non-member: 90 Member: 85 Free for Kelberman Center waiver clients
The Kelberman Center provides state-of-the-art programs and services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Please register for this collaborative class at kelbermancenter.org or by calling 315.797.6241
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This studio class provides kids and teens with autism spectrum disorder 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. The Kelberman Center provides up to three staff per session for student support. All students must register through The Kelberman Center for screening and appropriate accommodation.
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FACULTY
PROFESSORS CHRISTOPHER CIRILLO teaches design, color theory, painting, and drawing courses for PrattMWP. He 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 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 JOELLA BURT is a PrattMWP alumni and received her BFA in painting and K-12 teaching certification from SUNY Potsdam. She has exhibited regionally and expanded her digital and traditional painting practice through teaching seminars and offering works for sale locally. Digital Painting / Teens
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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. Veronica 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 BS in art education from Millersville University of Pennsylvania. She has taught K-12 art in public and private schools. Paula is a Decorative Arts Assistant in MWPAI’s Museum of Art department, and a longtime student in the Institute’s community ceramics program. Young Artists ALEXANDRIA MARIE COMPO attended PrattMWP and graduated from Pratt Institute with BFA in communication 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 across multiple platforms. Drawing / Adults SANDRA DEVISSER has been an instructor at the School of Art since 1980 where she founded and developed the Teen Drawing and Painting curriculum. She received her BA in social studies from SUNY Albany, her MA from Colgate University, and was awarded a certificate in fine arts from MWPAI. Painting / Adults / Teens MARY BETH FIORENTINO’s jewelry is centered around experimental enameling and hand fabrication methods combined with her background in design. She holds an MFA in Metal from the State University of New York at New Paltz and a BFA in graphic design from SUNY Fredonia. Jewelry / Adults
Image: Julie Huntsman, Studio Painting, 2018
Image: Kelli Samson, Acrylic Paint, 2019
FACULTY
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. He enjoys nothing more than fostering the creative spark in others. Young Artists 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 AA in fine arts from MWPI/MVCC and a BFA in drawing and painting at the Philadelphia College of Art. Painting / Drawing MICHAEL HICKS received his BA in Political Science from Rutgers University. He then attended the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies for Documentary Photography Multimedia before pursuing his MFA in Photography at Syracuse University. Recent residencies include Saltonstall Colony for the Arts and the Berlin Summer Residency. Michael exhibits internationally and teaches at Syracuse University. 2019/20 Artist in Residence, Photo JANET LOREN HILL received her BFA from University of Washington and her MFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She has exhibited at numerous galleries nationally including Field Projects Gallery (NY, NY), Blindfold Gallery (Seattle, WA) and Stone Gallery’s 2017 exhibition of Boston Young Contemporaries. Recent residencies include Vermont Studio Center, Wassaic Project, and the Beijing Royal School in China. 2019/20 Artist in Residence, Drawing/Painting
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NIKI ENGLISH is an Apparel Designer who has been working in the NYC fashion industry for 10 years. She has worked for brands including Jessica Simpson, Vivienne Tam, and Ann Taylor as well as creating her own designs and accessories. Niki received a BS in apparel design from the Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Fashion / Adults / Teens
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GAVIN LAW is a local videographer and owner of Gavin Law Videography and commercially focused Upstate Film Company. Gavin holds an AA in 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 JOSEPH MURPHY is an illustrator who uses atmosphere and light to create dream-like images for projects in book publishing, editorial, and entertainment fields. Joseph received his BFA and MFA in illustration from Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts. Painting / Illustration
Image: Kelli Samson, Acrylic paint, 2019
RACHEL ORTEGA knew she wanted to be an artist and teacher by the time she was 12. She received a BFA from Alfred University. She works in the Utica City Schools as an art teacher and loves making art with kids and being inspired by their creativity and personalities. Kids 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 AA in fine arts and illustration from MVCC. Animation / Young Artists KYLE PUMILIO received his education from PrattMWP and SUNY Potsdam and is an art instructor at West Canada Valley CSD. He loves working with diverse students, ceramics, and three-dimensional form. Kids / Teens 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 the Northeast. Painting / Drawing
TARO TAKIZAWA was born and raised in Japan. He received a BFA in 2-D/ printmaking from Central Michigan University and a MFA from Syracuse University in printmaking. He exhibits his printmaking, vinyl installations, paintings, drawings, and ceramics nationally and internationally. Printmaking
Image: Pam Ossont, Ceramics Sculpture, 2018
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 / Kids / Adults
CALENDAR
REGISTER NOW MWPAI.ORG OR 315.797.8260 FALL 2019 September 2
Labor Day
September 9
Scholarship application deadline
September 16
MWPAI adult and teen classes begin
September 21
Session I kids classes begin
November 2
Session II kids classes begin
November 25 - 30
NO CLASSES; Thanksgiving break
December 5
Holiday Pottery Sale, PrattMWP Student Center
December 14
Fall session ends
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WINTER 2020
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January 14
Scholarship application deadline
January 20
MLK Day
January 21
MWPAI adult + teen classes begin
January 25
Session I Saturday kid’s classes begin
March 7
Session II Saturday kid’s classes begin
March 16 - 21
NO CLASSES; Some exceptions; PrattMWP Spring Break
April 22
Winter session ends
May
CAE Student Exhibition Opens
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 Interim Dean Ken Marchione Community Arts Education & Residency Director Audrey Hasen Taylor Assistant to the Dean Jennifer Wollaber-Syrotynski Registrar Angela Marken
Administrative Assistant/Reception Renee Mozzetti Evening Receptionist Jamie Barcomb and Sharon Bello
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: Local news outlets, MWPAI website, School of Art Reception: Automated cancellation message, and MWPAI 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 some adult classes canceled 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
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 canceled classes in a timely fashion. However, courses are sometimes canceled as late as the day of the first class meeting. If your course is canceled, 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.
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.
DISMISSAL
Students are expected to abide by studio rules and to compose themselves in a courteous and polite manner at all times. MWPAI instructors may, with the approval of the CAE Director or Dean, dismiss from class or refuse enrollment to any attendee who is disruptive or uncooperative or whose skills are advanced beyond the level of instruction of a particular class or section. Students may or may not be given a warning by the Instructor, Director, or Dean before dismissal. For full policies, please visit mwpai.org.
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
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