Rosewood Arts Centre - Winter 2013 by Rosewood Arts Centre

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rosewood arts CITY OF KETTERING PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS DEPARTMENT

NEW! Pulp Fiction: A Focus on Paper Art Comic Book Studio Day Sculpture Sampler Workshops for Kids Beginning Oil Painting

WINTER 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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HOLIDAY HOURS ................................................. 1 MEETING SPACE AND ROOM RENTAL .............. 1 OPEN STUDIOS ..................................................... 1 SIGNING INTERPRETER ...................................... 1 KETTERING ARTS COUNCIL ............................... 2 PRESCHOOL CLASSES .................................. 2 – 3 KETTERING CHILDREN’S CHOIR ..................... 3 HOMESCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM ....................... 4 PUBLIC ART ........................................................ 6 SPECIAL EVENTS ................................................ 6 FREE FRIDAYS ................................................... 12 KETTERING CIVIC BAND ................................ 12 ROSEWOOD GALLERY ...................................... 13 FACULTY ..................................................... 14 – 15 CORRIDOR GALLERY ...................................... 15 REGISTRATION FORM ....................................... 16 REFUND POLICY ................................................ 17 REGISTRATION INFORMATION ....................... 17

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Front cover: Leonard Williams, Warming Sun of Winter, from the exhibition The View 2012 at Rosewood Gallery.

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YOUTH/TEEN CLASSES Dance ......................................................... 3 Music ......................................................... 3 Painting and Drawing ............................... 4 Clay ............................................................ 5 Dramatic Arts ............................................. 5 ADULT/TEEN CLASSES Painting and Drawing ......................... 7 – 8 Photography .............................................. 8 Jewelry ....................................................... 9 Clay .................................................... 9 – 10 Glass Art .................................................. 10 Dance ............................................... 11 – 12 Design Arts .............................................. 12 Music ....................................................... 12 Writing ..................................................... 12 Language .................................................. 13

Kettering Mayor and Council

Don Patterson, Mayor Amy Schrimpf, Vice Mayor, At Large Ashley Webb, At Large Robert Scott, District 1 Joseph D. Wanamaker, District 2 Tony Klepacz, District 3 Bruce E. Duke, District 4 Council Office Phone Number: 296.2416 Council E-Mail: kettcc@ketteringoh.org

Mark Schwieterman, City Manager Albert Fullenkamp, Assistant City Manager www.ketteringoh.org

rosewood arts

CENTRE

Rosewood Arts Centre enriches the quality of life for the residents of Kettering and the greater Dayton area by providing creative experiences through the arts.

SIGNING INTERPRETER AVAILABLE Shayna McConville is the cultural arts manager. To contact her call 296-0294 or email Shayna.McConville @ketteringoh.org.

SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS Holiday

Date

Hours

Christmas New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Day Presidents’ Day

December 24 – 25 January 1 January 21 February 18

Closed Closed Closed Closed

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The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is pleased to offer a signing interpreter for hearing-impaired patrons who want to take a class at Rosewood Arts Centre or the Kettering Recreation Complex. Please give us three weeks’ notice to schedule the interpreter and call (937) 296-0294.

MEETING SPACE & ROOM RENTAL Rosewood Arts Centre provides a pleasant, creative and comfortable atmosphere for group or individual needs for meeting space. Meeting rooms include requested table and chair arrangements, as well as large slide or projector screens. All rooms are equipped with cloak and sink areas. Parking is free, convenient and safe. Applications for meeting space are accepted continuously for daily and quarterly rentals. If your organization or group has been searching for an affordable meeting place, call (937) 296-0294.

CLASS CANCELLATION Rosewood Arts Centre reserves the right to cancel any class and to substitute faculty when necessary. Classes will be canceled three working days prior to the starting date when there is insufficient enrollment.

OPEN STUDIOS Open studio sessions are designed to allow artists and craftspeople the opportunity to work on their own in a creative environment with the necessary equipment perhaps not available to them at home. The studios are open for independent work Monday through Saturday. Hours are determined by class schedule. Call (937) 296-0294. VISITOR POLICY: All participants and observers must pay open studio fees to stay longer than 15 minutes. Children under five years old are not permitted in open studio. Those under 16 must be supervised by an adult 21 years of age or older (no more than two children per adult). All studio patrons, including currently enrolled students, should sign in and pay fees at the Rosewood office. All open studio work-in-progress may not be left more than 30 minutes unattended. STUDENT POLICY: Students currently enrolled in classes will receive a student pass card. This card is used for studio time needed to develop skill and complete projects. Students staying over 30 minutes after the class period must sign in and use this pass card. OPEN STUDIO FEES: Pottery – Sculpture – Painting – Enameling – Glass – Dance Drop-in fee per visit: $4/resident; $8/non-resident; Discount card (10 visits): $30/resident; $60/non-resident. Supplies are not included in open studio fees. LOCKER RENTAL: Lockers are available for rental on a pre-pay six-month or yearly basis. Six-month: $20/resident; $25/non-resident. Yearly: $35/resident; $45/non-resident. POTTERY STUDIO: Clay fee of $19 includes 25 pounds of clay and related firing and glazes. Only clay purchased at Rosewood may be used in our studios and firings. Clay purchased at Rosewood may not be removed from the facility for work at home. You must supply your own tools. The studio is designed as a community facility and, as such, is not equipped to accommodate production pottery quantities. All open studio and private studio users are limited to three (3) cubic feet per week of kiln use. Unclaimed pieces left after 30 days will be discarded. Attendance at a free pottery studio orientation is required of all first-time participants. Please call (937) 296-0294 with your name and phone number. DARKROOM: The darkroom is available for use by individuals during regular Rosewood Arts Centre hours, except when classes are scheduled. A notice is posted announcing class dates and times. Participants must be at least 16 years old, demonstrate previous experience in black and white darkroom processes, and attend a Rosewood orientation and familiarization session. Check at the Rosewood office for more information on eligibility or for the orientation schedule and to make an appointment. Darkroom fee per visit: $5/resident; $10/non-resident; Discount card (10 visits): $35/resident; $70/non-resident. Reminder: Discount cards must be processed by the individual holder. Discount cards are for individual use only and not to be shared among friends or family. 1

ADULT CLASSES AT-A-GLANCE Start Date

Class/Activity

Time

Activity Number

January Glass Bead Making – Beginner Oil Painting – Beginner Monday Wheel Pottery Conversational Italian

6:30 – 9 p.m. 6 – 9 p.m. 6:30 – 9 p.m. 7 – 8:30 p.m.

136539-A 136733-A 136110-A 136940-A

Beginning Tap Dance Jewelry Making with Silver Clay Conversational French Tuesday Beginning Hand-Building Paint & Wine Creative Writing for Publishing III Portrait Painting

6:30 – 7:15 p.m. 6 – 9 p.m. 7 – 8:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. – Noon 6 – 8:30 p.m. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 6:30 – 9 p.m.

136260-C 136570-A 136936-A 136121-A 136750-A 136914-A 136711-A

6 – 9 p.m. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 7 – 9 p.m. 7 – 9 p.m. 11 – 11:45 a.m. 10 – 10:45 a.m. 7 – 9 p.m. 9:30 a.m. – Noon 6:30 – 9 p.m.

136736-A 136717-A 136604-A 136530-A 136260-A 136201-A 136305-A 136110-B 136112-A

Watercolor – Any Skill Level Senior Soft Shoe/Tap Dance Senior Soft Shoe/Tap Dance Beginning Belly Dancing Wheel Pottery Thursday Modern Dance Ballroom – Slow Dance and Swing Photoshop CS5 Basics Acrylic Painting Portrait and Figure Drawing

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 9 – 9:45 a.m. 10 – 10:45 a.m. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. – Noon 7:45 – 8:45 p.m. 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. 6 – 9 p.m. 6:30 – 9 p.m.

136739-A 136261-A 136261-C 136242-A 136110-C 136250-A 136220-A 136600-A 136725-A 136715-A

Saturday Wheel Pottery

9:30 a.m. – Noon

136110-D

7 – 9 p.m. 6:30 – 9 p.m.

136400-A 136546-A

6 – 9 p.m.

136577-A

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 11 – 11:45 a.m. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 10 – 10:45 a.m.

136717-B 136260-B 136606-A 136201-B

Senior Soft Shoe/Tap Dance Ballroom – Waltz and Latin Rumba Thursday Senior Soft Shoe/Tap Dance Acrylic Painting

9 – 9:45 a.m. 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 10 – 10:45 a.m. 6 – 9 p.m.

136261-B 136220-B 136261-D 136725-B

Saturday Second Saturday Dance Sampler

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

136251-A

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

136918-A

Beginning Watercolor Drawing Studio Learn Your Digital Camera Wirewrapping Wednesday Beginning Tap Dance Ballet Basics Beginning Calligraphy Wheel Pottery Intermediate Wheel Pottery

February Monday

Kettering Civic Band Glass Bead Making – Intermediate

Tuesday Jewelry Making with Bronze Clay Drawing Studio Beginning Tap Dance Wednesday Basic Portrait Photography Ballet Basics

March Tuesday Writing Non-Fiction Articles Wednesday Silver Soldering Intensive

6:30 – 9 p.m.

136548-A

Paint & Wine Thursday Better at the Barré

6 – 8:30 p.m. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

136750-B 136252-A

Collaborative Art Workshop Comic Book Studio Day Saturday Comic Book Studio Day Comic Book Studio Day

10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 9 – 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – Noon 1 – 2:30 p.m.

136756-A 536789-A 536789-B 536789-C

YOUTH CLASSES AT-A-GLANCE Age

Class/Activity

YOUTH/TEEN DANCE Activity Number

Creative Crayons Dance for the Very Young Beg. Tap/Ballet Combo Int. Tap/Ballet Combo Painting on Canvas Preschool Clay Stretch & Point Tap And Tumble Combo

133324-B 133202-A-B 133213-A-B 133211-A-D 133780-A 133100-A 133201-A-H 133260-A-B

Age(s) 5–8

After School Dance Art Works Clay Creatures Homeschool Art Youth Jazz/Tap/Ballet Combo

133208-A, C 133745-A 133156-A 133773-C-D 133242-A-B

Age(s) 8 – 12

3-D Sampler Classes Advanced Theatre Instruction After School Dance Basic Theatre Instruction Cartooning for Kids Color Me Rad! Exploring Pottery Skills Homeschool Art Let’s Draw! Pre-Teen Jazz/Ballet Moves

133324-A, C-F 533461-A-B 133208-B, D 533460-A-B 133712-A 133772-A 133160-B 133773-A-B 133711-A 133241-A-B

Age(s) 10 – 14

3-D Sampler Classes Advanced Theatre Instruction Basic Theatre Instruction Comic Book Studio Day Drawing Animé Exploring Pottery Skills Kettering Children’s Theatre

133324-A, C-F 533461-A-B 533460-A-B 533786 A-C 133700-A 133160-A 133462-A

Preschool Age(s) 4–6

KETTERING ARTS COUNCIL The Kettering Arts Council is a volunteer advisory board that Kettering residents created to assist the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department with the development, awareness and promotion of the arts in Kettering. The Kettering Arts Council meets every third Tuesday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Rosewood Arts Centre. The Arts Council includes the following: Mike Beerbower Sue Ellen Boesch Natasha Habib Mary Ann Layman

Thom Meyer Mary Sanders Terry Schalnat

Rosewood Participants All artwork unclaimed after several weeks runs the danger of being lost, misplaced, broken or mistakenly taken by other students. Please check the art studio for your clay, sculpture and other clay pieces within two weeks of the end of class. Artwork unclaimed after 30 days will be discarded.

DANCE APPAREL Dance classes, such as ballet and tap, are conducted in the Rosewood Arts Centre dance studio. Street shoes are not allowed on the dance studio floor. Slippers or socks with treads are safer than socks. Tap shoes or hard-soled shoes are required for tap. Dance shoes are available at many local retailers and local dance apparel stores. Leotards and tights are optional as well. Wear comfortable clothing that will allow you to move easily. Only the spring session includes a dance review. For information, call (937) 296-0294.

Stretch and Point Age(s) 3 – 4 This is an introduction to coordination and movement. Ballet, jazz and tumbling are combined for boys and girls, 3 to 4 years of age. Monday and Tuesday at 10 a.m. are designed especially for beginners who are 3 years old. *Class will not meet on: Jan. 21, Jan. 22, Feb. 18, Feb. 19. 133201-A 3 M 10 – 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 – Feb. 25* 133201-B 3 – 4 M 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Jan. 7 – Feb. 25* 133201-C 3 T 10 – 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8 – Feb. 26* 133201-D 3 – 4 T 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Jan. 8 – Feb. 26* 133201-E 3 M 10 – 10:30 a.m. March 11 – April 1 133201-F 3 – 4 M 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. March 11 – April 1 133201-G 3 T 10 – 10:30 a.m. March 12 – April 2 133201-H 3 – 4 T 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. March 12 – April 2 Fee: Sections A-D: $28/resident; $35/non-resident Sections E-H: $22/resident; $28/non-resident Instructor: Sammie Sue Edmondson

Beginning Dance for the Very Young Age(s) 3 – 5 We will combine ballet, jazz and tumbling basics in this 45-minute class. 133202-A Sat. 10 – 10:45 a.m. Jan. 12 – March 2 133202-B Sat. 10 – 10:45 a.m. March 9 – April 27 Fee: $44/resident; $54/non-resident Instructor: Nancy Lynn Boss

Beginning Tap Dance/Ballet Combo Age(s) 3 – 5 Basic tap and ballet steps will “move” us during our class. We will do stretching, splits, straddles and more in this 45-minute class. Tap shoes not required. 133213-A Sat. 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. Jan. 12 – March 2 133213-B Sat. 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. March 9 – April 27 Fee: $44/resident; $54/non-resident Instructor: Nancy Lynn Boss

Dance students will be in class without parents. Please be sure your child can participate independently.

Intermediate Tap/Ballet Combo

Youth Jazz/Tap/Ballet Combo

Age(s) 4 – 5 We will tap our toes to fun music, then point and plié as ballerinas. Tap shoes not required. Child must have previous dance experience. 133211-A Sat. 9:15 – 10 a.m. Jan. 12 – March 2 133211-B Sat. 9:15 – 10 a.m. March 9 – April 27 133211-C T 1 – 1:45 p.m. Jan. 8 – Feb. 26 133211-D T 1 – 1:45 p.m. March 12 – April 2

Age(s) 6 – 8 Join us for three styles of dance steps. Ballet barré work and stretches will warm us up, followed by modern jazz moves and tapping our toes to popular music. Tap shoes not required. 133242-A T 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Jan. 8 – Feb. 26 133242-B T 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. March 5 – April 23

Fee: Instructor:

Sections A-C: $44/resident; $54/non-resident Section D: $22/resident; $28/non-resident Sections A/B: Nancy Lynn Boss Sections C/D: Sammie Sue Edmondson

Youth Tap And Tumble Combo Age(s) 4 – 6 Tap our toes for the first portion of our class and move onto basic tumbling tricks! 133260-A Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Jan. 12 – March 2 133260-B Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. March 9 – April 27 Fee: $44/resident; $54/non-resident Instructor: Nancy Lynn Boss

Fee: $44/resident; $54/non-resident Instructor: Nancy Lynn Boss

Pre-Teen Jazz/Ballet Moves Age(s) 9 – 12 Let’s combine ballet positions with funky moves that groove to hip/hop music, adding a touch of acrobatic tricks, splits, straddles and much more! Always a basic beginner class. 133241-A Th 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Jan. 10 – Feb. 28 133241-B Th 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. March 7 – April 25 Fee: $44/resident; $54/non-resident Instructor: Nancy Lynn Boss

YOUTH MUSIC

After School Dance Class

The Kettering Children’s Choir

Sections A/C: Age(s) 6 – 8; Sections B/D: Age(s) 9 – 12 Creativity with a challenge! Experience ballet and tap with stretches, barré work and ballet combinations. Tap with style while learning step, timing and movement to music. Ages 9 to 12 must have previous dance experience. *Class will not meet on: Jan. 21, Feb. 18. 133208-A 6 – 8 M 5 – 5:45 p.m. Jan. 7 – Feb. 25* 133208-B 9 – 12 M 6 – 6:45 p.m. Jan. 7 – Feb. 25* 133208-C 6 – 8 M 5 – 5:45 p.m. March 11 – April 1 133208-D 9 – 12 M 6 – 6:45 p.m. March 11 – April 1

The Kettering Children’s Choir was founded in 1986, and now includes over 200 singers, ages 8 to 18, from 30 communities within nine Miami Valley counties. The Choraleers, Chorus, Chorale, and Concert Choir sing music of all periods and types, from Renaissance to contemporary, and rehearse weekly at Rosewood Arts Centre. The Cappella, a regional high school honors choir, is a college prep program in residence at Wright State University. The Concert Choir and the Cappella tour nationally and internationally. Past performance tour highlights include:

Fee: Sections A/B: $35/resident; $44/non-resident Sections C/D: $28/resident; $35/non-resident Instructor: Sammie Sue Edmondson

• Mozart Festival - Salzburg, Austria • Concert with Czech Philharmonic Children’s Chorus Prague, Czech Republic • Performances at Westminster Abbey and Coventry Cathedral - England • Touring and performances throughout Austria, England, Wales and Germany • In concert at the National Cathedral - Washington D.C. • Epcot Candlelight Processional with Disney Orchestra Orlando • Participation in Mass at St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy. • Tour to Beijing, Xian, Shanghai and Hong Kong, China. For more information, call (937) 296-3224, ext. 2293, or visit their website at www.ketteringchildrenschoir.org.

Pam Adams’ Youth Dance 4

All classes and programs are held at Rosewood Arts Centre unless otherwise noted.

Let’s Draw!

HOMESCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM Homeschool Art

133773-A 133773-B 133773-C 133773-D

Sections A/B: Age(s) 8 – 14; Sections C/D: Age(s) 5 – 9 Drawing, painting, clay, art history and 3-dimensional art are just some of the art mediums to be covered. This class will be taught by a professional art teacher. All art materials are furnished. 8 – 14 Th 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Jan. 24 – Feb. 14 8 – 14 Th 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Feb. 21 – March 14 5 – 9 T 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Jan. 22 – Feb. 12 5 – 9 T 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Feb. 19 – March 12

133711-A M 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 – Feb. 25* Fee: $51/resident; $61/non-resident Instructor: Linda Rice

Cartooning for Kids

Fee: $43/resident; $53/non-resident Instructor: Jane Brennan

YOUTH/TEEN PAINTING & DRAWING Art Works Age(s) 6 – 9 Explore different art materials and notable contemporary artists. Class includes mixed media, drawing, collage, painting and clay. Wear old clothes. 133745-A Sat. 10 a.m. – Noon March 2 – 23 Fee: $45/resident; $55/non-resident Instructor: Jane Brennan

Painting on Canvas Age(s) 4 – 6 This painting class is designed especially for preschoolers. Students explore painting on paper and canvas. Using markers, paper, paints, brushes, water and canvas, preschoolers will create original works of art. Finished projects will be ready to take home. Wear old clothes. 133780-A F 10 – 10:30 a.m. Jan. 18 – Feb. 8 Fee: $40/resident; $45/non-resident Instructor: Katherine Lammers

Color Me Rad!

Age(s) 8 – 11 Children will learn about line, shape and value, while working on projects that encourage creativity. Subject matter will include stilllife, portrait, landscape and animals. Each student will work at his/her own level of skill and receive individual attention. *Class will not meet on: Feb. 18.

NEW!

Age(s) 7 – 13 Come use your artistic skills and make colorful, dimensional projects! We will be using a variety of materials on each of our projects, ranging from colored pencils, markers and pastels to paint and food coloring. Each project will be new and exciting and teach you a little about simple color theory. We’ll learn about complimentary colors and explore what colors work well together and what colors don’t. This class is a sure guarantee for fun while learning at the same time. 133772-A T 6 – 7:30 p.m. March 5 – 26 Fee: $45/resident; $55/non-resident Instructor: Matthew Burgy

All classes and programs are held at Rosewood Arts Centre unless otherwise noted.

Age(s) 8 – 12 Get those creative cartoon ideas down on paper! Instruction begins with the basics of working with shapes to create original characters. Learn to draw expressions and basic body positions, explore movement, animals, comic strips and the art of caricature. Cartooning terms are explained and techniques are demonstrated. 133712-A W 5:30 – 7 p.m. Feb. 20 – March 13 Fee: $45/resident; $55/non-resident Instructor: Roland Muncy

Drawing Animé Age(s) 12 – 14 This class will introduce students to the art of the Japanese illustration style Manga, or Animé, as seen in popular cartoons Dragonball Z and Pokemon. Students will learn simple Japanese style cartooning and backgrounds and touch on the basics of line, proportion, color and layout. 133700-A W 6 – 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 – Feb. 6 Fee: $41/resident; $51/non-resident Instructor: Victoria Manship

YOUTH/TEEN DRAMATIC ARTS Basic Theatre Instruction Age(s) 9 – 15 or 4th through 9th grades This class provides instruction in the basic theatre skills of pantomime, movement, voice and diction, improvisation, script work, audition techniques (including selection and preparation of individual audition pieces) and performing a monologue. This is a prerequisite for the Kettering Children’s Theatre and Advanced Theatre Instruction. *Class will not meet on: Jan. 21, Feb. 18. 533460-A M 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Jan. 7 – March 11* 533460-B M 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. March 25 – May 13 Fee: $65/resident; $75/non-resident Instructor: Teresa Connair

Special consideration can be made for teen students interested in adult classes. 5

Advanced Theatre Instruction

Preschool Clay

Age(s) 9 – 15 or 4th through 9th grades This course builds on the skills gained in Basic Theatre Instruction. We will focus on proper breathing techniques, voice projection, speech and diction exercises, audition techniques (including selection and preparation of individual audition pieces), developing a character, and performing a short play. The final play will be performed before an audience. Enrollment is limited to 12 to allow for the depth of work required. Prerequisite: Basic Theatre Instruction. This is a prerequisite for the Kettering Children’s Theatre. *Class will not meet on: Jan. 21, Feb. 18. 533461-A M 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. Jan. 7 – March 4* M 6 – 7 p.m. Mar.11(performance) 533461-B M 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. March 26 – May 6 M 6 – 7 p.m. May13(performance)

Age(s) 4 – 6 Preschoolers have fun exploring the fundamentals of clay. Clay projects include the coil, slab and pinch methods. Finished projects are fired and ready to be picked up at Rosewood two weeks after the last class. Wear old clothes.

Fee: $70/resident; $80/non-resident Instructor: Teresa Connair

Kettering Children’s Theatre Age(s) 10 – 15 The Kettering Children’s Theatre Production is a nonauditioned youth theatre program for elementary through junior high students. The theatre program produces two plays per year. Prerequisites to this production are the Basic Theatre Instruction and Advanced Theatre Instruction classes at Rosewood Arts Centre. Students are required to make a commitment to three rehearsal sessions per week. Parent participation is welcomed. Registration deadline for the winter production is Saturday, December 15, 2012, with notification by letter sent after January 1, 2013. Registration forms must be dropped off at Rosewood Arts Centre. Winter production dates are March 15, 16, 17 and 22, 23, 24. 133462-A T/Th 5 – 6:30 p.m. Jan. 3 – March 7 Fee: $89/resident; $99/non-resident Instructor: Shannon Fent

YOUTH/TEEN CLAY Exploring Pottery Skills Section A: Age(s) 11 – 15; Section B: Age(s) 8 – 12 In this class, students will explore both the hand-building and the wheel method of making pottery. Class size is limited to nine, so that students may develop skills with the equipment. Class fee includes clay, glazes and firing. Finished pots are fired and ready to pick up two weeks after the last class. Supply your own tools or buy a starter kit from Rosewood Arts Centre. 133160-A 11 – 15 T 6 – 8 p.m. Jan. 22 – Feb. 26 133160-B 8 – 12 Th 6 – 8 p.m. Feb. 21 – March 28 Fee: $86/resident; $96/non-resident Instructor: Section A: Dale Boydston Section B: Steven Powers 6

133100-A Sat. 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Jan. 12 – Feb. 2 Fee: $40/resident; $45/non-resident Instructor: Jane Brennan

Clay Creatures Age(s) 6 – 10 This will be an introduction to hand-building in clay. You will build a different real or imaginary animal during each class. Wear old clothes. 133156-A Sat. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Jan. 12 – Feb. 2* Fee: $46/resident; $56/non-resident Instructor: Jane Brennan

SPECIAL PROGRAMS 3-D Sampler Classes Session A: Origami Session B: Creative Crayons (Age(s) 4 – 8) Session C: Paper Making Session D: Recycled Art Session E: Duct Tape Creations Session F: Plaster Carving Age(s) 8 – 14 This series of one-day classes is perfect for the curious young artist interested in 3-dimensional art. Each class has a different theme in order to provide a broad offering of instruction. 133324-A Sat. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Jan. 12 133324-B Sat. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Jan. 19 133324-C Sat. 1 – 3 p.m. Jan. 26 133324-D Sat. 1 – 3 p.m. Feb. 2 133324-E Sat. 1 – 3 p.m. Feb. 9 133324-F Sat. 1 – 3 p.m. Feb. 16 Fee: $15/resident; $20/non-resident (per class) Instructor: Katherine Lammers, Judy Campbell-White, Steven Powers, Matthew Burgy

CITYSITES Established in 1999 through the Kettering City Council, CitySites empowers a citizen advisor y committee to develop and oversee public art programming in Kettering. CitySites is designed to enhance neighborhoods and the urban environment through the placement and maintenance of permanent public works of art. Art in Public Places Committee members: Gerald Busch Pete Horan Eva Buttacavoli Jon Barlow Hudson Stephen Chinov Linda Lombard, Chair Terry Welker Bruce Duke For up-to-date information about the art and artists of the CitySites current projects, visit our website at www. ketteringoh.org/CitySites. For a self-guided tour map of Kettering’s public art, call (937) 296-0294, or download our map from the Citysites web page.

Comic Book Studio Day

Saturday, March 30 Rosewood Arts Centre

Have you ever wanted to create your own comic books? Rosewood Arts C e n t r e is partnering with the Gem City Comic Con to present Comic Book Studio Day. This series of 90-minute workshops, led by professional illustrators and writers, will teach you the basics of comic book creation. The day will include workshops for adults and workshops designed just for kids. A group of comic artists will demo their artwork from noon to 1 p.m. We will end the day with a speaker who will give a presentation about comic books. 2013 Guest instructors: Writer Chad Lambert, Illustrator Sean Forney and Illustrator Andy Bennett. Time 9 – 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. – Noon Noon – 1 p.m.

Youth (Age(s) 10 – 16)

Adult (Age(s) 16 +)

Illustration with Sean Forney 533786-A

Illustration with Andy Bennett 533789-A

Writing with Chad Lambert 533786-B

Illustration with Sean Forney 533789-B

Live Artist Demos Illustration with Andy Bennett 533786-C

1 – 2:30 p.m. 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Writing with Chad Lambert 533789-C

Presentation by Mark Tamborski

Fee: $20/resident; $25/non-resident (per workshop) Register for all three workshops for $50/resident; $60/non-resident. Those who register for all three workshops before March 16 will receive two free tickets (valued at $20) to attend the Gem City Comic Convention, March 23 – 24 at the Nutter Center. This event is in partnership with:

PULP FICTION A Focus on Paper Art Saturday, February 9 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All Ages — FREE

Paper—tactile, organic, and versatile—will be explored in this free one-day event! We will manipulate paper into various projects for display around Rosewood Arts Centre. Guest artists will lead different project activity stations for youth and adults and guide a temporary installation throughout the building. A gallery talk about the 23rd A n n u a l Wo r k s o n Paper exhibition in Rosewood Gallery Bridgette Bogle will conclude the day. Poison Ivy (detail) Learn to see paper in a cutpaper, watersoluble oil on panel totally new way!

Artist Lecture Series Sean Wilkinson and James Ladd Saturday, April 6 3 to 4 p.m. Rosewood Gallery FREE

Join Rosewood Gallery artists, Sean Wilkinson and James Ladd, as they discuss their work, including the topic of image appropriation. Wilkinson writes, “The challenge is to see. Like breathing, it seems so simple until you give it your complete attention.” W i l k i n s o n currently teaches at the University of Dayton. James Ladd received his MFA from Sean Wilkinson The Ohio State NYT 19 Oct 2011 University.

Yoga in the Gallery Ages 16 + Rosewood Gallery

MAILING LIST FOR THE ARTS Anyone wishing to be included in the Rosewood Arts Centre mailing for gallery information or classes, please call (937) 296-0294 or stop in at the Rosewood Arts Centre office at 2655 Olson Drive in Kettering.

Come join us at the Rosewood Gallery for an open level yoga class with Robyn Moore, RYT 200. You will be guided through a series of postures linking breath to movement (vinyasa) while being inspired by the works of local artists to go to a deeper place of calm and peace. Class is open to all levels of yoga practitioners. Bring a lunch and enjoy the park after class! *Class will not meet March 15. Drop-In F 12 – 1 p.m. Jan. 4; Feb. 8 – Mar. 29* Fee: $4/resident; $8/non-resident Instructor: Robyn Moore 7

ADULT/TEEN PAINTING & DRAWING Drawing Studio Age(s) 16 + The fundamentals of drawing will be taught, demonstrated and practiced. Work from still life setups using graphite or charcoal. Beginners will work with simple objects, while advanced students will work with more complex compositions. A great class for anyone preparing a portfolio for college. Supply list and approximate costs are available in Rosewood office. Bring materials to first class. 136717-A W 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Jan. 9 – Feb. 6 136717-B W 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Feb. 20 – March 20 Fee: $67/resident; $77/non-resident Instructor: Loretta Puncer

Age(s) 18 + Students will work from different models while using vine charcoal and paper. Advanced students may work with alternate materials. Students should have previously taken a drawing studio class or have some experience. Bring examples of previous drawings to the first class. Supply list and approximate costs are available in Rosewood office. An additional model fee of approximately $30 is paid to instructor at first class. 136715-A Th 6:30 – 9 p.m. Jan. 24 – March 14 Fee: $75/resident; $85/non-resident Instructor: Greg Dearth

Acrylic Painting Age(s) 16 + Students will explore the basics of acrylic painting in a working, professionally led environment. By learning the fundamentals of painting, from preparation of palette to various application techniques, participants will gain experience in creating original acrylic works. Compositional issues and design challenges will also be addressed. Color use and theory will be a secondary theme in this class. Students should have drawing skills, but can be new to painting. Please see Rosewood office for complete supply list and approximate costs. 136725-A Th 6 – 9 p.m. Jan. 10 – Feb. 28 136725-B Th 6 – 9 p.m. Feb. 21 – Mar. 21 Fee: $75/resident; $85/non-resident Instructor: Loretta Puncer

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Age(s) 18 + Students will learn to paint basic forms from observation and developing an understanding of traditional still life, portrait and/or work from a landscape photo (depending on student choice). Throughout these projects the instructor will lend personal attention to each student to encourage practice of the basics of oil painting in terms of his/her own personal expression. Supply list and approximate costs are available in the Rosewood office. *Class will not meet on: Feb. 18. 136733-A M 6 – 9 p.m. Jan. 28 – March 25* Fee: $75/resident; $85/non-resident Instructor: Gary Halsey 8

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Age(s) 18 + For intermediate to advanced painters and pastel users. We will concentrate on laying out the face and figure with an emphasis on getting a good likeness. We will also focus on achieving believable color and more subtle finishing techniques. The class will be working with a live model and a one-time model fee will be required. (Approximately $30 depending on class size) Supply list available in the Rosewood office. 136711-A T 6:30 – 9 p.m. Jan. 22 – Feb. 26 Fee: $71/resident; $81/non-resident Instructor: Greg Dearth

Paint & Wine

Portrait and Figure Drawing

Oil Painting – Beginner

Portrait Painting

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Age(s) 21 + This is a fun art and social activity at Figlio restaurant! You will be instructed in creating a step by step painting in the style of Monet. Example artworks will be used as reference as Loretta guides you in making your own masterpiece. Enjoy this creative time with food and drinks for purchase. All painting supplies will be provided and no experience is needed. Invite your friends to join you or make some new ones! 136750-A T 6 – 8:30 p.m. Jan. 15 136750-B Th 6 – 8:30 p.m. March 28 Fee: Instructor: Location:

$25/resident; $35/non-resident Loretta Puncer Figlio Restaurant, Town & Country Shopping Center, 424 E. Stroop Rd.

Beginning Watercolor Age(s) 16 + Begin a new experience with watercolor and learn about the kinds of brushes, paints and other materials to use. Demonstrations and hands-on experience will get you started. Primarily, the class will be painting landscapes. A supply list is available at Rosewood Arts Centre. Supplies are needed by the first class. 136736-A W 6 – 9 p.m. Jan. 9 – Feb. 27 Fee: $75/resident; $85/non-resident Instructor: Leonard Williams

Watercolor – Any Skill Level Age(s) 16 + Join this watercolor class that focuses on painting landscapes with demonstrations and handson experience. Beginners will gain experience in the basics of watercolor and learn about the kinds of brushes, paints and other materials to use. Those with some experience will have the opportunity to improve your landscape paintings. Bring your own sketches or photographs or work with sketches supplied by the instructor. Supply list and approximate costs are available in Rosewood office. 136739-A Th 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Jan. 10 – Feb. 28 Fee: $75/resident; $85/non-resident Instructor: Leonard Williams

Comic Book Studio Day Age(s) 16 + Have you ever wanted to create your own comic books? Rosewood Arts Centre is partnering with the Gem City Comic Con to present Comic Book Studio Day. This series of 90-minute workshops, led by professional illustrators and writers, will teach you the basics of comic book creation. Those who register for all three workshops before March 16 will receive two free tickets (valued at $20) to attend the Gem City Comic Convention, March 23 – 24 at the Nutter Center. 536789-A Sat. 9 – 10:30 a.m. March 30 536789-B Sat. 10:30 a.m. – Noon March 30 536789-C Sat. 1 – 2:30 p.m. March 30 Fee: $20/resident; $25/non-resident (per workshop) Register for all three workshops for $50/resident; $60/non-resident. Instructors: Andy Bennett, Sean Forney, Chad Lambert

Collaborative Art Workshop

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Age(s) 16 + This workshop is designed to explore the possibilities beyond traditional art making and to develop individual and collaborative techniques. The class will consist of various drawing and painting exercises that focus on nontraditional methods. Students will learn to combine their skills with another’s in effort to create a successful piece of art. Students will learn of artists using these techniques in contemporary practices. These methods will be demonstrated and then applied by each student through his or her own experimentation. Group artist feedback and problem solving will be part of the discussion and exercises. All levels of experience are welcome. Painting and/or drawing experience preferred. A supply list is available in the Rosewood office. 136756-A Sat. 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. March 9 Fee: $30/resident; $40/non-resident Instructor: Mike Puckett

ADULT/TEEN PHOTOGRAPHY Learn Your Digital Camera

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Age(s) 14 + We will examine the nature of light and how to use it creatively, as well as how to utilize compositional strategies to take better photographs. Learn how to take command of your camera to achieve the best results. 136604-A W 7 – 9 p.m. Jan. 9 – 30 Fee: $56/resident; $66/non-resident Instructor: Rebekah Bucnis-Thompson

Basic Portrait Photography Age(s) 14 + This course will look at posing, lighting techniques, lens selection, metering, composition and working with your subject to achieve quality results in the studio or on location. A professional studio lighting setup will be demonstrated, as well as simple and inexpensive tricks you can use on a budget. Bring a notepad and your camera. 136606-A W 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13 – March 6 Fee: $56/resident; $66/non-resident Instructor: Rebekah Bucnis-Thompson

Photoshop CS5 Basics Age(s) 14 + In this class, you will learn how to manipulate and adjust your digital photos for printing and for special projects. This class will review the basic tools and commands of Adobe Photoshop CS5. Class topics covered will range from basic manipulation to creative experimentation. 136600-A Fee: Location: Instructor:

Th 6 – 8 p.m. Jan. 17 – Feb. 21 $71/resident; $81/non-resident Fairmont High School Career Tech Center, Rm. 513 Rebekah Bucnis-Thompson

ADULT/TEEN JEWELRY Wirewrapping for Jewelry Age(s) 16 + Wirewrapping is a form of jewelry design and technique that requires a minimum of tools, no soldering and is completely portable. Each class will have a completed project involving wire only or wire and another object, including plastic, glass, minerals or polished stones. Enjoy a versatile and creative alternative to standard jewelry construction using square and half-round sterling or gold-filled wire. Wire is provided for first class only. You may buy additional wire from the instructor. Supply list and approximate costs are available in Rosewood office. 136530-A Fee: Instructor:

W 7 – 9 p.m. Jan. 9 – Feb. 27 $81/resident; $91/non-resident $3 materials fee due to instructor at first class Donna Kuszpa

Jewelry Making with Bronze Clay Age(s) 16 + This is a unique opportunity to explore a different art form. In this course we will work with bronze clay by starting out with simple charms, dangles, pendants & earrings using stamps & molds for textural designs. Learn in-depth tricks and techniques, make pendants with set stones, to more complex sculptural designs. Supplies included. 136577-A Fee: Instructor:

T 6 – 9 p.m. Feb. 26 – March 19 $81/resident; $91/non-resident $50 materials fee due to instructor at first class Trish Jeffers-Zeh

All classes and programs are held at Rosewood Arts Centre unless otherwise noted. 9

Jewelry Making with Silver Clay

Beginning Hand-Building

Age(s) 16 + You will learn various methods and techniques for using fine silver clay. Beginners will master texturing, slip soldering, setting gems that can fire in place, clean up, and mold making. Projects include hollow beads, pendants, charms, earrings, toggle clasps, whatever you can imagine! Supplies included. Please bring magnifying glasses if you need them to see small detail work. 136570-A Fee: Instructor:

T 6 – 9 p.m. Jan. 15 – Feb. 5 $81/resident; $91/non-resident $75 materials fee due to instructor at first class Trish Jeffers-Zeh

Silver Soldering Intensive Age(s) 16 + Silver soldering is one of the most important techniques for the metals’ student to master. This process-oriented class will take you step by step through the soldering process, from understanding the mechanics to the practical application of joining two pieces of metal. We will practice the soldering techniques on brass and copper of butt soldering, standing seams, sweat soldering, etc. After some practice, you can work in sterling silver to make a band ring, bezel, jump rings, pendant, pin and/or earrings, as time allows. Basic sawing and filing skills are necessary. All materials included. 136548-A Fee: Instructor:

W 6:30 – 9 p.m. March 6 – 27 $94/resident; $104/non-resident $40 materials fee due to instructor at first class David Brand, Sandra Picciano-Brand

ADULT/TEEN CLAY Wheel Pottery Age(s) 16 + Beginners learn how to throw pottery on the wheel, develop skills and create basic forms. Those with some experience will expand on basic throwing skills and focus on refinement of forms: i.e., foot design, handles, lids. Some hand-building is included. Fee includes 25 pounds of clay and related firings. Clay tool kit required for class. *Class will not meet on: Feb. 18. **One skipped class to be announced. 136110-A M 6:30 – 9 p.m. Jan. 28 – March 25* 136110-B W 9:30 a.m. – Noon Jan. 16 – March 13** 136110-C Th 9:30 a.m. – Noon Jan. 17 – March 7 136110-D Sat. 9:30 a.m. – Noon Jan. 19 – March 9 Fee: $109/resident; $119/non-resident $14 tool kit (optional) Instructors: Sessions A/C: April Lemaster Session B: Sharon Williams Session D: David Kirchner 10

Age(s) 16 + This is a beginning class for those with little or no handbuilding experience. Instruction will be given for making tiles, vessels and sculptural forms with slabs and coils of clay. Surface enrichment as well as glaze application will covered as well. You will work with your ideas at your own pace. 136121-A Fee: Instructor:

T 9:30 a.m. – Noon Jan. 15 – March 5 $109/resident; $119/non-resident $14 tool kit (optional) David Kirchner

Intermediate Wheel Pottery

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Age(s) 16 + This class will inspire a fresh approach to the pottery process. You will have an opportunity to create new and exciting pottery forms. Now that you can center clay and make a basic cylinder, let’s move on to the next step. The class will focus on larger pots, refining shapes and challenging you to become a better potter. Students will be encouraged to work at their own pace while exploring more advanced pottery techniques. Let’s enjoy ourselves while working together and creating some wonderful pottery. Supply your own tools or buy a set from Rosewood. Fee includes 25 pounds of clay and related firings. 136112-A Fee: Instructor:

W 6:30 – 9 p.m. Jan. 16 – March 6 $109/resident; $119/non-resident $14 tool kit (optional) April Lemaster

Reduction Firing To participate in the reduction firings, potters may purchase multiples of a 1,000 cubic inch “firing package.” When at least 8 but no more than 18 “firing packages” have been purchased, and the pots have been glazed, a firing is scheduled. Each firing is scheduled around other activities in the Kitchen/ Kiln room and the Theatre. Firing package includes use of the kitchen for glazing. Glaze Deadline

Firing

Feb. 11 Apr. 22

Feb. 13 Apr. 24

Opening Date (at Noon)

Feb. 16 Apr. 27

Fees: $20 per 1,000 cubic inch package Instructor: Jean Ann Bolliger Glazing Orientation: Introduction to the Reduction Glazes will be offered based on interest. Please call Rosewood at (937) 296-0294.

OPEN STUDIO FREE FRIDAYS! Open studios in pottery, glass, darkroom, dance and painting will be open without charge to Kettering residents each Friday during the winter quarter of 2013. An adult must accompany children under 16 years, and participants must be at least five years of age. Orientations or classes must be completed before studio use in pottery, glass and the darkroom. All studio users must register in the office prior to studio use.

ADULT/TEEN GLASS ART

ADULT/TEEN DANCE

Glass Bead Making – Beginner

Beginning Adult Tap Dance

Age(s) 14 + This introduction to lampworking is now offered as a four week course. This glass beadmaking course uses a Hot Head torch and Moretti soft glass. The class will start with a focus on controlling your bead shape and heat control. Beginner techniques covered include bead shapes, enamel powders, and dots. Materials fee includes use of torches, gas, mandrels, bead release, and glass. *Class will not meet on: Jan. 21. 136539-A Fee: Instructor:

M 6:30 – 9 p.m. Jan. 7 – Feb. 4 $56/resident; $66/non-resident $25 materials fee due to instructor at first class Pat Westby

Glass Bead Making – Intermediate

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Age(s) 14 + This glass beadmaking course uses a Hot Head torch and Moretti soft glass. One or two decorating techniques will be demonstrated, or students can bring in pictures or beads they want to imitate. Techniques include bead shapes, dots, stringer and raking, air trapped bubbles, multi-color twisties, mica, and use of metal foils, embedding CZs, Faux Boro, hollows, reducing and silver glass uses, and cane building. Materials fee includes use of torches, gas, mandrels, bead release, and glass. 136546-A Fee: Instructor:

M 6:30 – 9 p.m. Feb. 25 – March 18 $56/resident; $66/non-resident $25 materials fee due to instructor at first class Pat Westby

Age(s) 13 + Learn the basics of music timing, dance routines and soft shoe and tap exercises. Soft shoes or tap shoes may be worn in this class. Beginners welcome! 136260-A W 11 – 11:45 a.m. Jan. 9 – Feb. 13 136260-B W 11 – 11:45 a.m. Feb. 27 – April 3 136260-C T 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Jan. 8 – Feb. 26 Fee: Instructor:

A/B: $39/resident; $49/non-resident C: $58/resident; $68/non-resident Session A/B: Sammie Sue Edmondson Session C: Nancy Lynn Boss

Better at the Barré

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Age(s) 13 + Fluid ways of stretching can be incorporated with the ballet barré. Movements targeting the whole body from head to toes. All levels welcome! 136252-A Th 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. March 7 – April 25 Fee: $48/resident; $58/non-resident Instructor: Nancy Lynn Boss

Ballet Basics Age(s) 18 + Increase your flexibility and strength while learning basic dance positions and steps. Floor and barré work will be included. Beginners welcome. 136201-A W 10 – 10:45 a.m. Jan. 9 – Feb. 13 136201-B W 10 – 10:45 a.m. Feb. 27 – April 3 Fee: $39/resident; $49/non-resident Instructor: Sammie Sue Edmondson

Senior Soft Shoe/Tap Dance Age(s) 55 + Enjoy low impact, good exercise and fun. Dance in a noncompetitive environment. Learn music timing, dance routines and soft shoe and tap exercises. Soft shoes or tap shoes may be worn in this class. Enroll with instructor’s approval. 136261-A Th 9 – 9:45 a.m. Jan. 10 – Feb. 14 136261-B Th 9 – 9:45 a.m. Feb. 28 – April 4 136261-C Th 10 – 10:45 a.m. Jan. 10 – Feb. 14 136261-D Th 10 – 10:45 a.m. Feb. 28 – April 4 Fee: $39/resident; $49/non-resident Instructor: Sammie Sue Edmondson

Beginning Belly Dancing Age(s) 16 + Belly dancing, a feminine tradition, has an ancient history. It was started in the Middle East as a series of motions to strengthen the pelvic and abdominal muscles in preparation for childbirth. In ancient Egypt and Turkey, only the best dancers would gain the attention of the sultan. Our class will consist of basic belly dance folk steps and cabaret-style dance moves, along with floor exercises and the use of veils. Stretching and AB work at the end of class. 136242-A Th 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 – Feb. 28 Fee: $58/resident; $68/non-resident Instructor: Nadeja 11

Second Saturday Dance Sampler

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Age(s) 16 + Join us for the Second Saturday for a variety sampler of different dance styles. You will have four different thirty-minute sessions consisting of: Ballet Barré, Tap & Jazz, Belly Dancing, and ending with Core and Stretch. Pick which session you would like to attend or attend all sessions for the same low price! 12:30 – 1 p.m. — Ballet Barré 1 – 1:30 p.m. — Tap & Jazz 1:30 – 2 p.m. — Belly Dancing 2 – 2:30 p.m. — Core & Stretch 136251-A Sat. 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Feb. 9 Fee: $30/resident; $40/non-resident Instructor: Nancy Lynn Boss and Sammie Sue Edmondson

Modern Dance Age(s) 16 + This beginner class focuses on basic Modern Dance technique, a style that encourages students to express themselves freely through movement. You will learn Graham-style combinations and floor work with an emphasis on building strength and flexibility, as well as confidence and coordination! All levels of experience are welcome. 136250-A Th 7:45 – 8:45 p.m. Jan. 17 – March 7 Fee: $58/resident; $68/non-resident Instructor: Marianne Scheibert

Age(s) 18 + This class now offered as 2 four week sessions with a review/ party on the fifth week. Try one session to see if you like it. Take both sessions to really learn how to dance! Classes are easy and enjoyable for beginner and experienced dancers. Partner required. Fee is per person. National Top Teacher Award winners. Session A: Slow Dance and Swing

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7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 7:30 – 9 p.m.

Jan. 17 – Feb. 7 Feb. 14 (party)

Session B: Waltz and Latin Rumba

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7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 7:30 – 9 p.m.

Feb. 21 – March 14 March 21 (party)

Fee: $44/resident; $54/non-resident Location: CIL Senior Center Instructor: Pearl Grefer and Dale Archer

ADULT/TEEN DESIGN ARTS Beginning Calligraphy Age(s) 16 + Enrich memory book pages, envelopes, certificates, place cards and all your written projects with the beautiful Italic alphabet. This is a basic introduction to the use of the broad-nib pen and the techniques and materials of the calligrapher. Students will learn the formal italic letterforms, capitals and variations on the basic forms. Emphasis will be on student practice. The course is designed for those with no prior calligraphy experience, but is open to those with some experience who want a review. A supply list is available in the Rosewood office. Bring supplies to first class. 136305-A W 7 – 9 p.m. Jan. 16 – March 6 Fee: $71/resident; $81/non-resident Instructor: Diane Schaff 12

Kettering Civic Band Age(s) 18 + Celebrating their 55th year, the Kettering Civic Band has performed throughout the region and Canada as well as in sister cities, Steyr, Austria and Kettering, England. The band rehearses each Monday evening at the Kettering Middle School throughout the year. Summer performance schedules include community concerts and large public festivals. The program is for adults and young people who have a minimum amount of high school musical training. The organization is an excellent source for those who wish to gain concert band experience. Individuals are welcome to join the Kettering Civic Band at any time during the year. For more information on the Kettering Civic Band, call Rosewood Arts Centre at (937) 296-0294. *Class will not meet on: Feb. 18. 136400-A Fee: Location: Instructor:

M 7 – 9 p.m. Feb. 4 – Mar. 25* $7/resident; $12/non-resident Kettering Middle School David Keener

ADULT/TEEN LANGUAGE Conversational Italian I

Beginning Ballroom Dance

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ADULT/TEEN MUSIC

Age(s) 16 + This class is designed to help tourists and business people gain elementary knowledge of the language. Textbook may be required. *Class will not meet on: Feb. 18. 136940-A M 7 – 8:30 p.m. Jan. 28 – March 18* Fee: $75/resident; $85/non-resident Instructor: Amanda Bush

Conversational French I Age(s) 16 + Are you planning that dream trip to Paris? Do you want to communicate with your teenager who is taking high school French? Join us for conversational French! This class is intended for those who have never studied the language. Basic vocabulary and conversation will be stressed, rather than formal grammar. Continuing French students, please note: We can schedule French II or III with a minimum of six students. Please call Rosewood at (937) 296-0294 to let the programming staff know you would attend such a class. Please indicate possible times for you to attend. 136936-A Fee:

T 7 – 8:30 p.m. Jan. 22 – Feb. 26 $72/resident; $82/non-resident

Registering In Advance Watching a good activity die is painful. There is a point when, if there are not enough registrants, an activity is canceled. Signing up on the day of the activity will not resurrect it! Please register at least seven days prior to the beginning of the activity.

ADULT/TEEN WRITING Creative Writing for Publishing III Age(s) 16 + This seven-week course helps you edit, revise and fine-tune your plot and characters to make the story more enjoyable. The course takes a critical look at what each writer can do to improve his or her work. It assists in the final preparation and formatting of a Submission Packet (an author’s bio, a detailed outlining, character descriptions, and a sample chapter). It aids in the production of a full manuscript, so that it is ready to submit to a potential publisher. The course also explains the process of selling your writing skills, a typical publishing contract, the publication laws and how literary agents work. Attendees should have a completed Book Proposal prior to starting the course or a finished manuscript. There is a limit of 15 students for this course. 136914-A T 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Jan. 8 – Feb. 19 Fee: $72/resident; $82/non-resident Instructor: Tony Lupia

Kettering Children’s Theatre

Winter Production

Guaranteed to delight young audiences of all ages.

Fridays March 15 and 22 Saturdays March 16 and 23 Sundays March 17 and 24

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m.

Sign interpretive performance will be held Sunday, March 24, at 2 p.m. Admission: Children (12 and under) $5 Adults $7

ROSEWOOD ARTS CENTRE THEATRE 2655 OLSON DRIVE For information, call (937) 296-0294.

Writing Non-Fiction Articles Age(s) 16 + This six-week course explains the process for creating, writing, editing and selling non-fiction short stories, articles, series and columns in various subject matters, such as: business, travel, entertainment, education, human interests, etc. The course examines the proper elements of a well-written piece that is both informative and entertaining. This course focuses specifically on the magazine, newspaper and periodical industry; it is not intended for those writing a full-length, non-fiction book, but many of the details will apply. No previous publishing experience is necessary; however, the student should possess basic English writing skills. 136918-A T 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. March 5 – April 9 Fee: $59/resident; $69/non-resident Instructor: Tony Lupia

Gift Certificates A great idea for any occasion! Purchase gift certificates at any facility for most programs.

Rosewood Gallery Rosewood Gallery is a professional exhibition space featuring the work of regional and national artists. For more information, call (937) 296-0294, or go to gallery.ketteringoh.org. ROSEWOOD GALLERY 2655 Olson Drive, Kettering, OH 45420 Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. January 28 – March 8 23rd Annual Dayton Area Works on Paper Juried Competition opening reception: Sunday, January 27, 2 – 4 p.m. Deadline for Entries: January 5 and 7 Juried from actual work. Open to artists living within a 40-mile radius of Dayton. March 18 – April 12 James Ladd/Sean Wilkinson (West Carrollton, OH/Dayton, OH) photography installation/photography opening reception: Sunday, March 17, 2 – 4 p.m. artist talk: Saturday, April 6, 3 – 4 p.m., FREE!

James Ladd Gate to the Assembled giclée print

WINTER 2013 FACULTY LIST Toni Adams has an Associate’s Degree in Visual Communications from Sinclair Community College and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art Education from the University of Dayton. She is also a practicing artist who has had multiple paintings in juried art shows. Dale Archer co-owns Gemini Dance Studio. Linda Ashley is an experienced competition and exhibition dancer. Nancy Lynn Boss has been teaching various dance styles for 29 years — 17 of those years have been at Rosewood Arts Centre. She has studied dance with Jorg Fastings from the Columbus Ballet Company and Ballet Arts in New York City. Dale Boydston studied Fine Art with an emphasis on Ceramic Arts at the College of the Dayton Art Institute and Sinclair Community College. He is currently devoting his time to studio ceramic design, art photography and teaching. David Brand has taught metal casting/construction for more than 25 years, continually honing his skills through personal research and participation in classes and workshops with widely known metal artists. He exhibits nationally in juried shows. Jane Brennan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education from the University of Dayton. She has taught in a variety of settings and has experience in many art mediums. Rebekah Bucnis-Thompson holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the University of Dayton and teaches at Stivers School for the Arts. She has been working in photography since 2003. Amanda Bush is the instructor for Conversational Italian. Teresa Connair earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Wright State University. She has experience in film, theater and radio and television commercials. Her directing includes Oakwood Community Center youth summer theatre and Washington Township youth theatre as well as Rosewood Arts Centre. Greg Dearth graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. He is a member of the Portrait Society of America and has been a guest lecturer and instructor at the Columbus College of Art and Design and Atlanta’s Portfolio Center. His work has been included in many of the juried Society of Illustrators’ annual shows, Communication Arts, American Illustration and Print magazines. Sammie Sue Edmondson has studied dance since she was seven years old. She studied in New York City and at Sinclair Community College. Shannon Fent has been Kettering Children’s Theatre’s director for the past seven years and 14 productions. She has an Associate’s degree from Sinclair Community College in Theatre Production. Pearl Grefer is an experienced dance instructor who has won the “National Top Teacher Award.” 14

Gary Halsey attended the Art Students League of New York in Painting under D. Greene and Anatomy under R. B. Hale and has a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati. He worked in his own business as a book cover illustrator and mural painter in New York City for over 20 years. Sara Jankowski is from Cleveland, Ohio. She studied fine arts and art therapy at Ohio University. She received her Masters Degree from Lesley College in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sara works as an art teacher and art therapist in the Cincinnati/Dayton area. Trish Jeffers-Zeh is a Certified PMC (Precious Metal Clay) and Senior Instructor of Silver Art Clay. She works as a freelance artist with a background in sculpture, metals, glass fusing, lapidary and mixed media. J. Austin Jennings has been teaching art in the Dayton area since 1994. Her acrylic paintings and collage pieces are shown and collected across the country and have earned many awards, including a featured spot in The Artist’s Magazine’s Year’s Best Art issue in December 2009. She is the recipient of the 2012 Pamela Houk Award for Excellence in Art Education in Southwest Ohio. Jennings is a member of Dayton Visual Arts Center, Dayton Society of Painters and Sculptors, and Arts & Culture Alliance, Knoxville, Tennessee. Georgia Johnson is a Third Degree Master of the Ohara School and a teacher in the Ohara School of Japanese Flower Arranging-Ikabana. She is a member of the Ikabana International Dayton Chapter and has taught Ikabana for 20 years. Breck Jordan has been an interpreter for the deaf for almost ten years. She is a 2001 graduate of the Manual Communication program at Sinclair Community College. Currently, she works full time interpreting for Kettering City Schools. David Keener taught in the public schools for 37 years, during which his vocal and instrumental groups frequently received district and state Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Superior ratings. Tom Kinarney is a former professional artist who has done freelance illustration for numerous companies, locally and throughout the country. He has taught art for the last ten years at Riverbend Art Center and at the Fairborn Art Association. H. David Kirchner has a degree in art from Cedarville College. He also studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. David operates the H. David Studio/Gallery in downtown Dayton. He has worked in clay since 1984. Donna Kuszpa has studied wirewrapping with John Kleber in Columbus. She has taught wirewrapping since 1993 at Riverbend Art Centre. April Lemaster has been studying ceramics for over seven years. She has trained with David Kirchner, Vicki Cassidy and Lynn Zoll.

WINTER 2013 FACULTY LIST (Continued) Joann Lieswyn has a degree from Morehead State University and has been studying ceramics for many years. Her first clay instructor, Skizuko Alexander, was from Japan. Since then, Japanese-styled ceramics have influenced her artwork.

Sharon Williams earned a Bachelor of Art in Social Work and Psychology from Thomas More College and has been working in ceramics for over a decade.

Tony Lupia is a published author and has been involved with the publishing industry for almost 25 years. His expertise covers a wide range of writing, including creative, business and technical. Victoria Manship has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting from Ohio University. She was an officer in the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Japanese Culture Club, which focused heavily on animĂŠ and manga. She has assisted with several child and youth programs in the region. Sara Mastbaum earned her Master of Arts in Art History and Museum Studies from the University of Cincinnati, where she focused on Museum Education. She has served as an intern with the education departments of the Contemporary Arts Center and the Dayton Art Institute. Currently, she works as an elementary school substitute in the Centerville City School District and as a freelance writer. Sara was recently named a 2012-2013 Fulbright finalist in Creative and Performing Arts. Roland Muncy is a self-employed caricature artist. His work has been seen throughout the Dayton area. Sandra Picciano-Brand has maintained a studio in Dayton for over 25 years. Her work is in private collections and galleries nationally. She has exhibited at national level juried art shows and won numerous awards. She has studied at Penland, Arrowmont and Craft Summer Institutes. Loretta Puncer received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Commercial Design from the University of Dayton. She has been a practicing artist/painter for over 25 years.

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Linda Rice has been an art instructor for over eight years. In addition to teaching in the Philippines, Chicago, Pasadena and Dayton, she has training in art education and art therapy. Nicole Rottmueller earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a concentration in Painting, from the University of Dayton. She is currently working on her Masters of Art Education. She was the Creative Arts Director at a summer camp and has taught many art workshops. Raymonde Rougier received her Bachelor of Music Education at Eastern Kentucky University and taught music in Kettering City Schools for 30 years. In 2008, she was inducted into the Kettering City Schools Hall of Fame. Pat Westby added beadmaking to her repertoire of art skills in 2001. She has taken classes at Miami University and participated in the International Society of Glass Beadmakers Conference. A member of the Miami Valley Lampwork Bead Artists, she has been invited to teach and demonstrate at Thompson Enamel and Fenton Art Glass Factory.

January

Stivers Disability Students (mixed media)

February : March

James Coffey (wood)

April : May

Pam Adams (painting)

Leonard Williams has been working with watercolors for over 15 years. He has also worked extensively with oils and created large-scale images, such as the mural behind the Town and Country Centre. 15

FEES Full payment for classes must be made at the time of registration. Resident fees are for those participants who either live or work within the Kettering city limits. Program fees for non-Kettering residents will be an additional 25 percent or $5, whichever is greater (not to exceed $10). Fees will be refunded if a class is full.

if a space becomes available. If you ask to add your name to a waiting list for a closed class, it: • Gives us a name and phone number in the event of a cancellation. • Supplies us with names and phone numbers in case a new class is added. • Does not limit you from registering for any other open classes.

PAYMENT METHODS The City will accept cash, personal checks, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and Discover) and money orders for the payment of fees. Please note which of these forms of payment is acceptable for the method of registration you choose. The City cannot accept any debit cards for payment. The City will charge a $25 service fee for all checks not honored for any reason by the bank. Checks should be made payable to: City of Kettering.

CONFIRMATION Once we have processed your registration, we will mail you a confirmation showing which classes you are enrolled. If we were unable to place you in a class, the fee for that class will be placed in your family’s household account as an account credit, and this, too, will be noted on your confirmation. You may: • use the credit for future courses; or • request a full refund. All refunds will be paid by City check; please allow two weeks for processing.

WAITING LIST PROCEDURE Waiting lists are a source of contact and do not guarantee you will receive a call back. You will receive a call back only

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Late registrations will be accepted prior to the second class meeting. After the second class meeting, no registrations will be accepted. Individuals registering late will be required to pay the total class fee.

REFUND POLICY — OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU We strive for positive experiences and excellence in everything we do. All refunds will be made according to the following guidelines. If you have attended one of our classes or purchased a pass and are dissatisfied, call us. We will offer a prorated refund. If you were unable to attend a set of classes, we will try to transfer you to another section. Otherwise, we will offer a 50% household credit of the class price. Special consideration will be given for life altering situations. All refunds will follow the Finance Department’s bill-paying schedule and be issued by City check. There will be no cash refunds or credit card refunds.

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Six Easy Ways to Register – Please note these procedures! 1. ON-LINE REGISTRATION (credit card / household balance only) Registration begins on Monday, December 3, at 8 a.m. for residents. Non-residents may register beginning Monday, December 10, at 8 a.m. The City of Kettering encourages patrons to login to the system (www.ketteringoh.org) prior to Monday, December 3, to verify household information (address, residency status, family members). Your residency classification is based on your status as of your last enrollment or pass registration. To modify your information, please contact the registration staff at the Kettering Recreation Complex (296-2587), Rosewood Arts Centre (296-0294) or Lathrem Senior Center (296-2480). Keep in mind: registrations will not be permitted until the above-stated dates. If you experience trouble using the system, please contact the Kettering Recreation Complex staff at 296-2587.

2. MAIL-IN (check / credit card / money order /household balance) Mail-in Registration begins as soon as you receive this brochure. Simply fill out the registration form included in this brochure, include payment or credit card information, and mail to: CLASS REGISTRATION CLASS REGISTRATION CLASS REGISTRATION Kettering Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Dept. Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center Rosewood Arts Centre 2900 Glengarry Drive 3351 Shroyer Road 2655 Olson Drive Kettering, OH 45420 Kettering, OH 45429 Kettering, OH 45420 All resident registrations received on or before Thursday, December 6, will be entered on Friday, December 7, the first day of processing. City of Kettering residents will be given preference until Monday, December 10. All registrations (resident and non-resident) received after December 10 will be processed by date received.

3. DROP-OFF (check / credit card / money order / household balance) Registration drop boxes will be available at the Kettering Recreation Complex and Rosewood Arts Centre for those who wish to drop off their registrations instead of using the mail. Drop-off registrations will be handled just like those that are mailed.

4. FAX (credit card / household balance) Complete the registration form, include payment information and fax the form to the Kettering Recreation Complex (937) 296-3297 or Rosewood Arts Centre (937) 296-3289. Faxed registrations will be processed on exactly the same schedule as the registrations that are mailed in or dropped off. Note: See below for validating residency status.

5. WALK-IN (cash / check / credit card / money order / household balance) Starting Wednesday, December 12, you may register in person at the front desk of the Kettering Recreation Complex or Rosewood Arts Centre during regular business hours: KRC: Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Rosewood: Mon. – Thurs., 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. KFWC: Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fri., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

6. PHONE (credit card / household balance only) When phoning in your registration, we ask that you have the following information ready for the operator: 1) preferred classes and correct levels; 2) alternate classes; and 3) credit card number. Note: In order to receive resident rates on a phone-in registration, you must have a current resident I.D. card or activity pass. Phone-in registration will begin on Monday, December 17, during normal business hours:

KRC: 296-2587 Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rosewood Arts Centre: 296-0294 Mon. – Thurs., 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

KFWC: 293-4FIT (4348) Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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On-Line Registration Begins Monday, December 3 for Kettering Residents!

Reward Points Every time you register for a class or purchase a pass you earn Reward Points. These points can be used to pay the fee for additional classes or passes. For every $1 you spend, you earn 1 point. Every 10 points equals $1. Just check the bottom of your receipt for your current rewards point total or stop by any information desk for assistance. This program is only available to Kettering residents. Cash refunds will not be given for points used. If you used points and require a refund, the points will be placed back on your point total to be used for a future purchase. If you have any questions stop by any information desk. 17

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