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Class: Paper Marbling
CREATE SOMETHING GREAT! The Cultural Arts Center offers
a multitude of workshops and classes for adults, teens, youth, and families. Bring out the artist in you and your family this summer by signing up for classes in our 2015 Summer Class Brochure! Signing up is easy! Check the classes that interest you in this brochure, then complete your registration online at www.artsglenallen.com, or by calling (804) 261-ARTS!
Adult Classes CERAMICS Beginning Wheel Throwing | Instructor: Jane Hendley Learn how to create basic pottery forms, such as a cup, bowl, and plate using a potter’s wheel. This class covers techniques such as centering and throwing a cylinder, while emphasizing both function and aesthetics. Mondays, July 6 - August 24, 6-8:30pm Cost: $180, plus $35 materials fee Intermediate Wheel Throwing | Instructor: Jane Hendley Improve your skills on the potter’s wheel in this ceramics class for students with previous exposure to wheel throwing techniques. Session I: Wednesdays, July 8 – August 26, 6-8:30pm Session II: Thursdays, July 9 – August 27, 6-8:30pm Cost: $180, plus $35 materials fee Advanced Wheel Throwing | Instructor: Jane Hendley Refine your skills on the pottery wheel in this class. Students will concentrate on complex forms and develop techniques that combine all aspects of clay construction. Tuesdays, July 7 – August 25, 6-8:30pm Cost: $180, plus $35 materials fee Handbuilding | Instructor: Jane Hendley Learn how to construct clay objects or utilitarian forms, while exploring traditional handbuilding methods such as coiling, slab building and more! All artwork created will be fired and glazed. Wednesdays, July 8 – August 26, 10am-12:30pm Cost: $180, plus $35 materials
CONFECTIONARY ARTS Cake Decorating & Design | Instructor: Ann Spark Learn basic confectionary arts skills while designing and decorating cakes. Prepare, frost, and decorate with a variety of techniques using buttercream icing. Round, star, leaf, and specialty tips will be used to create borders, flowers, and unique seasonal and special occasion decorations for each cake. Prepared and frosted cakes required for most classes. Most supplies included. Thursdays, July 9 – 30, 6-9pm Cost: $75 individual or register with a friend for $135 per couple, plus $40 materials fee per person 2 | 2015 Summer Class Brochure — www.artsglenallen.com
Cake Decorating & Design with Fondant | Instructor: Ann Spark A continuation of Cake Decorating and Design where students explore designing and decorating cakes using intermediate confectionary arts skills and fondant icing. Prepared and frosted cakes required for most classes. Most supplies included. Thursdays, August 6 - 27, 6-9pm Cost: $75 individual or register with a friend for $135 per couple, plus $45 materials fee per person
DRAWING Intro to Drawing – Enjoying the Act | Instructor: Matt Genier New to drawing or can’t connect the lines? This one-shot workshop will cover the simple steps of identifying your subject, how you want to convey your message, and how your artwork can evolve naturally when you relax, breathe, and let each stage lead to the next. Medium will be pencil and pen on paper. Session I: Friday, July 24, 6:30-8:30pm Session II: Thursday, August 27, 6:30-8:30pm Location: Regency Square Mall, Garden Room Cost: $20, plus $10 materials fee Pen & Ink Illustrations | Instructor: Scarlett Sams Learn illustrating techniques in pen and ink on illustration board or watercolor paper. Explore illustrating in black and white then add watercolor washes from florals, still lifes, and photographs. Topics covered include pointillism, cross hatching, use of positive and negative space, shading, watercolor washes and elements of design. Tuesdays, July 7- August 25, 7-9pm Cost: $145, plus materials list available at www.artsglenallen.com Zentangle Basics | Instructor: India List Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful abstract images by drawing simple receptive patterns on small paper ‘tiles’ using ink pens. This relaxing and fun art form is great for those who think they aren’t creative or for artists looking to add pattern to their current work. If you can draw a line and a circle you can create unlimited designs! Saturday, August 8, 10am-12pm Cost: $20, plus $10 materials fee
NEW! Zentangle Dare | Instructor: India List Do you Zentangle? If you have already taken a Zentangle class, you’re invited to return for this fun project and to meet other Zentangle students. Participants will be given a pre-strung sheet with a design for them to complete with their own pens, colored pencils, and markers. After a review of some tangles, enjoy time with new friends to create and mingle! Saturday, July 11, 10am-12pm Cost: $12 NEW! Comic Book Basics | Instructor: Matt Genier In this intermediate drawing class, learn how to organize and convey your visual message through three panel comic strip storytelling. Walk through the basics of pacing, timing, and tone. A basic grasp of figure drawing in a “cartoonish” way is a huge plus. Materials and templates will be provided. Wednesdays, July 22 – August 12, 6:30-8:30pm Location: Regency Square Mall, Garden Room Cost: $75, plus $10 materials fee Drawing From Nature | Instructor: Richard Dawson Participants will draw specific items found in the park: plants, flowers, trees, leaves, etc. Emphasis will be given to enlarging what is seen and using it to create an interesting composition. Saturday, July 18, 10am-2pm Location: Three Lakes State Park Cost: $45, plus materials list at www.artsglenallen.com 2015 Summer Class Brochure — www.artsglenallen.com | 3
FIBER ARTS Felted Jewelry | Instructor: Tonya Utkina Learn how to wet felt wool to create beads in various shapes such as round, oval, flat disk, etc. and then assemble your own necklace, earrings or bracelet. Students will make jewelry from an assortment of wool fibers in different colors. Bring rubber gloves if you are not comfortable wetting your hands in soapy water. Saturday, July 11, 10am-1pm Cost: $35, plus $10 materials fee
Tie-Dyeing with Acrylics | Instructor: Emily Ellingsworth Create one-of-a-kind garments or fabrics using various tying, folding, dripping, dunking, and painting techniques. Bring in white, light, or stained clothing or fabrics and give them new life. Mix colors and visual textures you can’t get from a kit. Take home wet works and directions on heat-setting. Saturday, July 25, 1-5pm Cost: $45, plus $30 materials fee. Students provide white or light fabrics or garments (bring more than you think you’ll need) and white on white print fabrics (optional).
JEWELRY DESIGN NEW! Rainbow Squares Bracelet | Instructor: Zoya Gutina Level: Beginner to Intermediate. Master beading artist, Zoya Gutina, guides students to create the seemingly complex Rainbow Squares Bracelet design using Japanese seed beads of different types. Saturday, July 18, 9:30am-3pm Cost: $55, plus $40 materials fee
NEW! Sunshine Necklace | Instructor: Zoya Gutina Level: Beginner to Intermediate. Let warm summer days be your inspiration as you create the beautifully layered Sunshine Necklace along with master beading artist, Zoya Gutina. Necklace features Japanese seed beads and Czech firepolished beads in a collar design. Saturday, August 1, 9:30am-3pm Cost: $55, plus $50 materials fee
NEW! Beige Lace Necklace | Instructor: Zoya Gutina Level: Beginner to Intermediate This intricate design is created with Japanese seed beads and Swarovski crystal bicones. Learn how to make this delicate beaded lace design with master bead artist, Zoya Gutina. Sunday, August 22, 9:30am-3pm Cost: $55, plus $55 materials fee
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Basics of Beading | Instructor: Pat Whitlow Layout, design, and complete your own bracelet and earrings while learning basic jewelry techniques. Tuesday, July 14, 6:30-9pm Cost: $30, plus $12 materials fee Memory Wire Cuff Bracelet | Instructor: Pat Whitlow Students will learn how easy it is to make this fun cuff bracelet with memory wire including an attractive charm that will finish the look. Thursday, July 23, 7-9pm Cost: $20, plus $12 materials fee
NEW! Summer Medley Necklace | Instructor: Pat Whitlow A few knotted cords are combined with basic jewelry techniques to make this attractive necklace with a beaded front focal point. Tuesday, July 28, 7-9pm Cost: $20, plus $10 materials fee
NEW! On the Go Necklace and Earrings Instructor: Pat Whitlow This colorful necklace and earring set featuring both chain and beads is perfect for everyday or dress. Matching earrings complete the look. Tuesday, August 11, 7-9pm Cost: $20, plus $12 materials fee Basic Kumihimo | Instructor: Pat Whitlow Learn the fun art of kumihimo cord braiding. No jewelry experience necessary. Students will be given a kumihimo loom and all supplies required to make a stylish bracelet. Tuesday, August 18, 7-9pm Cost: $30, plus $18 materials fee
MIXED-MEDIA & PAPER ARTS NEW! Intro to Collage | Instructor: Liz Swerdlow Learn basic techniques to create unique collages. Explore different themes while working from life, photographs, memories, and your imagination. Create 2D and 3D collages using paper, wood, discarded cigar boxes, and more. Create small works as well as planning and executing a larger or more complicated project. All supplies included in materials fee. Thursdays, July 9-30, 6-8pm Location: Regency Square Mall, Garden Room Cost: $75, plus $30 materials fee Intro to Papermaking | Instructor: Janna Hall Using found and recycled fibers to create paper of all colors, sizes and textures, students can transform ordinary paper into works of art! Friday, July 17, 4-7pm Location: Regency Square Mall, Conference Room Cost: $30, plus $10 materials fee
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NEW! Making a Personalized Sketchbook | Instructor: Janna Hall Make a five-signature sketchbook with different blank and printed papers. Select between craft, textured, drawing, watercolor, and graph papers. Also, try your hand at making your own paper! Customize your book and collage the cover to express your unique personality. Thursdays, August 6 - 27, 6-8pm Location: Regency Square Mall, Garden Room Cost: $75, plus $20 materials fee
MOSAICS Smashing Pots! Pique-Assiette Mosaics | Instructor: Emily Ellingsworth Learn how to make a mosaic image from start to finish using the pique-assiette style. Pique-Assiette mosaics are created using broken ceramics and found objects. Students will learn to design, layout, set, and grout a small mosaic for in-home décor. Tuesdays, July 7 – August 4, 9:30am-12pm Cost: $100, plus $60 materials fee. Student may bring sketchbook and inspirational materials if desired.
MUSIC Develop new musical skills or improve upon what you have already learned with these individual lessons intended for the beginner to intermediate student. Lessons are structured around individual players’ needs. All lessons are available in half-hour sessions for ages 6+. Please call (804) 261-ARTS (2787) for scheduling and availability. All music lessons are $20 per half-hour lesson. All lessons must be paid for one month in advance of student’s first lesson date for the upcoming months. Guitar........................................................Instructors: Brian Cruse, John White Piano.........................................................Instructors: Brian Cruse, Charlie Kilpatrick, John White Bass Guitar...............................................Instructor: Brian Cruse Upright Bass............................................Instructor: Brian Cruse Six String Primer – An Intro to Guitar (Part 1) | Instructor: Thomas Wakefield Learn essential fundamentals and techniques to give the beginning guitarist a strong foundation. Covered in this course are: proper flatpicking and fingerpicking techniques, instrument selection, tuning, systems for learning the notes on the fretboard, basic standard notation, tablature, and chord reading, mapping and melodies, and the C-A-G-E-D chord system. Jump start your musical pursuits while avoiding bad habits and pitfalls beginners often fall prey to. This course is designed for adult students who have little to no experience and beginners looking to fill in gaps in their fundamentals. Saturday, July 18, 10am-2pm Cost: $70 Six String Primer – The Advancing Guitarist (Part 2) | Instructor: Thomas Wakefield Continue the study of the guitar from Part 1. The construction of scales and arpeggios are presented in conjunction with basic chord formations beyond open chords. The relationships of scales used for melodies and improvisations, and moveable major, minor, and 7th chord forms is the focus of this session. Scales presented include: Major Scale; the Major & Minor Pentatonic, and the Blues Scale. This session will end with students creating a basic blues chord progression, playing a simple melody with it, and an introduction to improvisation. This course is designed for adults who have completed Primer 1 and are on the level of late beginner/early intermediate guitar with a rudimentary knowledge of reading standard notation and chord symbols. Saturday, August 22, 10am-2pm Cost: $70 Uke-A-Rama – Intro to the Ukulele Instructor: Thomas Wakefield Welcome to the fun, highly portable, and easily accessible world of the ukulele. Journey through the history and culture of the uke and basic musicanship and techniques for creating music with this fantastic instrument. Basic chord shapes and strumming, as well as melodic single note playing will be covered. A basic knowledge of music reading will be helpful but not necessary. Saturday, August 15, 10am-2pm Cost: $70 6 | 2015 Summer Class Brochure — www.artsglenallen.com
PHOTOGRAPHY Basic Digital Photography | Instructor: Arthur Stephens Learn about aperture and shutter functions and how ISO affects exposure. Compositional elements and guidelines are offered to improve images. Students will also learn how to best use their camera’s built in flash. This class covers variations in different focal length lenses and which lenses to use to achieve desired results. Students are encouraged to have a digital SLR camera with interchangeable lenses for this class. Session I: Tuesdays, July 7-28, 10am-12:30pm Session II: Wednesdays, July 8-29, 6:30-9pm Session III: Tuesdays, August 4-25, 10am-12:30pm Session IV: Wednesdays, August 5-26, 6:30-9pm Cost: $120 How Your Digital Camera Works | Instructor: Arthur Stephens Learn how to use your digital camera properly without relying on the automatic setting to know what to do. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview on all the operations of your digital SLR camera. Cameras with interchangeable lenses are preferred for this course, but not required. Saturday, July 11, 10am-4pm Cost: $75 Digital Photography II | Instructor: Arthur Stephens Expand your photographic vision and knowledge as we delve into the next steps in the digital photography experience! Class will focus on portraiture, painting with light, night photography, and documentary work. Students will need access to a tripod for the night photography portion of the class. Session I: Thursdays, July 9 - 30, 6:30-9pm Session II: Thursdays, August 6 - 27, 6:30-9pm Cost: $120 Adobe Lightroom | Instructor: Arthur Stephens Lightroom has become the leading program in the photography industry for organizing and editing images. In this workshop, learn to import, archive, and edit your digital photos. Students with Lightroom loaded on their laptops are encouraged to also pre-load photographs and bring a thumb drive with at least 30-50 images to learn the workflow. If you do not already own the program, download the 30-day trial program at www.Adobe.com prior to class. Students without laptops may learn about the program and workflow via handouts on basic functions of importing, watermarking, archiving, renaming, editing, and more. Saturday, August 8, 10am-4pm Cost: $75, plus students bring laptop pre-load with full or trial version of program.
PAINTING From Drawing to Painting | Instructor: Jan Shropshire Are you interested in making the transition from drawing to painting? Want to learn more about the properties of paint? How does color work? What is the difference between value and intensity and why does it matter? Bring your brushes, paints, and paper or canvas to discover how it all works. You will leave with at least one completed painting and a broad knowledge of how a painting comes into being. Sunday, August 9, 1-3:30pm Cost: $35, plus materials list Pastel Painting & Drawing | Instructor: Linda Leah Wolitz Indulge your inner artist with this vibrant and beautiful medium! Beginner and experienced painters alike will enjoy drawing and painting with pastels from photographs or still life. Pastels are a dry form of pure pigment mixed with a binder to hold the color together. They offer the same bold color as oil paints minus the liquid and the mess! Weekly demonstrations include discussion of the medium as well as individual painting and instruction. Session I: Wednesdays, July 8 – August 26, 10am-12pm Session II: Wednesdays, July 8 – August 26, 7-9pm Session III: Thursdays, July 9 – August 27, 7-9pm Cost: $145 2015 Summer Class Brochure — www.artsglenallen.com | 7
Bustin’ Loose: Watercolor Experimentation (Ages 15+) | Instructor: Roz Berlin Time to bust loose from traditional watercolor techniques and materials and experiment with painting on Yupo, Masa paper, canvas board, and decorative papers, as well as using acrylic mediums and Gesso. An introduction to liquid concentrated watercolors and acrylics will be explored. Mixed Media will be the main focus. Session I: Mondays, July 6 – August 10, 6-9pm Session II: Wednesdays, July 8 – August 12, 9am-12pm Cost: $160, plus $40 materials fee Summer Breeze Watercolors (Ages 15+) | Instructor: Roz Berlin Chill out with a multi-level watercolor class designed to inspire novice through advanced painters in a relaxed and fun setting. Students may work on personal projects or try creative summer themed paintings. Tropical and Summer color charts will be studied and created by students. The goal is to PLAY with your paints! Materials fee covers in-class supplies and a set of paints. Open to teens and adults. Session I: Tuesdays, July 7 – August 11, 9am-12pm Session II: Thursdays, July 9 – August 13, 9am-12pm Session III: Thursdays, July 9 – August 13, 6-9pm Cost: $160, plus $35 new student materials fee; $25 returning student materials fee Summer Scape Acrylics (Ages 15+) | Instructor: Roz Berlin Enjoy acrylic landscape painting while being inspired by local scenic Virginia sites, such as its beaches, rivers, mountains, vineyards, and gardens. Traditional and experimental techniques will be taught. Materials fee covers in-class supplies only. Open to teens and adults. Session I: Tuesdays, July 7 – August 11, 6-9pm Session II: Wednesdays, July 8 – August 12, 6-9pm Cost: $160, plus $75 new student materials fee; $15 returning student materials fee Oriental Painting | Instructor: Soonja Woo Kim Discover the history and principals of oriental painting as you experiment with oriental paint brushes and techniques. Students will learn to paint orchids, bamboo, plum blossoms and more while exploring the relationship between artists and their work. Session I: Mondays, July 6 – August 24, 10am-12pm Location: CACGA Session II: Mondays, July 6 – August 24, 6:30-8:30pm Location: Regency Square Mall, Conference Room Cost: $145, plus $40 materials fee
Encaustic Painting (all levels) | Instructor: Lynda Ray Create dynamic works of art using melted wax as you explore encaustic painting, a process that produces luminous and jewel-like surfaces and textures. Beginners as well as working artists are welcome! Demonstrations and experimentation allow students to learn techniques such as melting through, line and edge, transfers, and texture and collage. Students can choose to practice all of these methods or just the ones that interest them. At the end of the series, student will be familiar with a range of techniques they can use later to develop new work. Paint, equipment, tools and small practice panels will be supplied. Students may bring wood panels up to 9”x12” if they wish to make larger, more resolved works. Wednesdays, August 5-19, 1-3:30pm Cost: $80, plus $23 materials fee
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Portrait Drawing/Painting | Instructor: Scarlett Sams Learn to create portraits from your favorite photographs… it’s easier than you think! Starting with the face, students will complete a portrait in the medium of their choice. Assisted by a live, clothed model, students will study faces, skin tones, drapery, lighting, shading, color, and elements of design in their work. Student provides materials according to the medium of choice (i.e. graphite, charcoal, acrylic, watercolor, etc.) as well as a pad of newsprint, graphite pencils or sticks to each class for warm-up exercises, and photographs to work from. Mondays, July 6 – August 24, 7-9pm Cost: $145, plus $20 model fee; student provides own materials Abstract Acrylics | Instructor: Emily Ellingsworth Abstract painting is a great, low-pressure introduction to materials and techniques for beginning artists as well as a fun way to shake things up for working artists. Look to painters of the 1940’s and 50’s for inspiration. Artists of the Abstract Expressionism movement encompassed a broad range of styles and approaches in their work. Students will combine ideas to make new, original works. Thursdays, July 9 – August 27, 1-4pm Cost: $200, plus $5 materials fee Additional materials discussed in first class for student to purchase confidently. Materials list at www.artsglenallen.com
Simply Making Art – Drawing & Painting | Instructor: Richard Dawson Can’t draw worth a lick, but would still like to make art? This workshop will focus on how to simplify things that we see and still make creative, interesting and expressive art. Hone and improve the skills you have while discovering ways to work within your means and have lots of fun in the process. Mondays, July 6 - August 24, 9am-12pm Location: Walkerton Tavern Cost: $200, plus materials list
PRINTMAKING NEW! Paper Marbling: Acrylic Marbling and Japanese Suminagashi | Instructor: Lindsey Mears Participants will learn two methods of paper marbling, one with acrylic and watercolor pigment manipulated on a thickened liquid, the other a Japanese technique of floating inks on water. Both yield a multitude of undulating patterns and decoration, often seen in historic endpapers. Students will learn the basics of materials and techniques, so they can recreate the set-up at home, and spend the majority of the day making their own marbled papers. Paper preparation and finishing will also be covered. All materials provided. Saturday, August 1, 10am-4pm Cost: $100, plus $25 materials fee NEW! Mixed Media Printmaking 101 Instructor: Emily Ellingsworth Experiment with collographs, styroprints, nature prints, packing prints, screen prints, and plexiglass monoprints. Make plates out of everything! Print with water soluble and oil based inks. Make quick tests and build up rich layered images. Drawing skills not required. Bring books, magazines, photos, and/or drawings for inspiration each week. Mondays, July 6 – August 24, 9am-12pm Cost: $200, plus $50 materials fee
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Class: Watercolors
TEEN CLASSES VISUAL ARTS
Teen Wheel Throwing (Ages 13-17) | Instructor: Jane Hendley Learn how to create basic pottery forms using fundamental techniques such as centering and throwing a cylinder. Forms such as a cup, bowl, and plate will also be explored. Wednesdays, July 8 – August 26, 4:30-6pm Cost: $140, plus $30 materials fee Teen Watercolors (Ages 12-17) | Instructor: Roz Berlin Flip Flop into class for lots of experimental fun in watercolors. Assorted projects will introduce the student to new watercolor mediums and different products to paint on. Materials fee covers in-class supplies and a set of paints. Mondays, July 6 – August 10, 1-4pm Cost: $160, plus $40 materials fee
Watercolor for Teens (Ages 13-17) | Instructor: Lizzie Brown Learn basic color mixing and the behaviors of watercolors to make the best use of this medium. Through play and experimentation, see how different methods and colors affect shape and depth in your paintings. Create abstract and landscape paintings on paper. Wednesdays, July 22 – August 12, 1-3pm Location: Regency Square Mall, Garden Room Cost: $75, plus $12 materials fee NEW! Shrinkydink Jewelry (Ages 12-17) Instructor: Emily Ellingsworth Use shrinkable film to create necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, pendants, or key chains. In this magical process, use sharpies and colored pencils to create colorful, icy designs. Watch as we bake the film and it shrinks to become hard. You may have used this material as a kid, but create unique personalized jewelry that has the mark of your unique style. Embellish with beads to complete jewelry pieces. Saturday, August 8, 2:30-5:30pm Location: Regency Square Mall, Garden Room Cost: $30, plus $10 materials fee
Papermaking for Teens (Ages 13-17) | Instructor: Janna Hall Using found and recycled fibers to create paper of all colors, sizes, and textures, students can transform ordinary paper into works of art! Friday, July 31, 4-7pm Location: Regency Square Mall, Conference Room Cost: $30, plus $10 materials fee 10 | 2015 Summer Class Brochure — www.artsglenallen.com
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NEW! Down on the Farm: Green Gardens, Cool Crops, & Animal Friends! (Ages 6-13) Instructors: Edible Education & Young Rembrandts From the Kitchen: If they grow it, they will eat it! Students in this class will have an opportunity to begin their summer gardens with seedlings planted in class. From seed to sensational suppers and snacks and sweets, students will create awesome Mexican dishes with cilantro, cookies from sunflower seeds, and soup from squash, and of course our specialty – kale chips, are among the class offerings. From the art studio: Life on a farm cannot get any more beautiful. Artists will use pastels, markers, sharpies, colored pencils and more as we complete beautiful still life art, animal art, and graphic designs related to farm life. From horses to kittens, to bunnies and more, you will have a blast! Who knew drawing flowers and plants could be so much fun? Monday - Friday, August 24 - 28, 9am-4pm Cost: $250, plus $79 materials fee NEW! Animal Planet – 2D & 3D Super Art Experience (Ages 6-13) Instructors: All Fired up & Young Rembrandts An exciting workshop for artists that love animals and art! This animal adventure will take us to different continents and habitats from all over the globe. Half of each day will be spent working with clay creating three dimensional animals of all shapes and sizes. The other half of each day we will be creating two dimensional drawings of our animal friends. Using various drawing tools, artists will learn tips and techniques to bring each creature to life. Spend some time learning to create animals using cartoon skills. From fur, to scales, to feathers, and more, this workshop is sure to excite the animal enthusiast! Monday - Friday, August 31 – September 4, 9am-4pm Cost: $325, plus $25 materials fee NEW! The Art of Farming | Instructors: GrowRVA What does it mean to be a farmer? Where does our food come from? What colors, shapes and sounds do you see and hear on a farm? Join us for an urban farm experience right at the Cultural Arts Center! Children will explore a variety of hands-on, experience based art activities, cooking opportunities, and direct interactions with farm animals and farmers. Watch the seeds of creativity and curiosity grow! Ages 5-7: Mon-Fri, July 27 - 31, 9am-12pm Ages 8-10: Mon-Fri, July 27 - 31, 1-4pm Cost: $125
CONFECTIONARY ARTS FOR KIDS Cake Decorating & Design (Ages 7-12) | Instructor: Ann Spark Explore basic skills in the confectionary arts designing and decorating cakes with your own personal style. Prepare, frost, and decorate cakes with a variety of techniques using buttercream icing. Round, star, leaf, and specialty tips will be used to create borders, flowers, and unique seasonal and special occasion decorations for each cake. Prepared and frosted cakes required for most classes. Most supplies included. Saturdays, July 11 & 18, 9am-12pm Cost: $55 each or $100 for two, plus $30 materials fee per person 2015 Summer Class Brochure — www.artsglenallen.com | 11
Cake Decorating & Design with Fondant (Ages 7-12) | Instructor: Ann Spark A continuation of Cake Decorating & Design where students explore designing and decorating cakes using intermediate confectionary arts skills and fondant icing. Prepared and frosted cakes required for most classes. Most supplies included. Prerequisite: Cake Dec & Design Saturdays, July 25 – August 1, 9am-12pm Cost: $55 each or $100 for two, plus $35 materials fee per person Chocolate Factory (Ages 6-12) | Instructor: Ann Spark Using white, milk, and dark chocolates and vanilla candies, students will create lollipops, cookie pops, decorated molded candies, peanut butter cups, crispy clusters, and more! Saturday, August 22, 9am-12pm Cost: $35, plus $25 materials fee Cupcakes! (Ages 6-12) | Instructor: Ann Spark Students will learn to fill and decorate cupcakes with new and classic techniques with a variety of flavors and accessories. Students must bring one dozen unfrosted cupcakes to class. Saturday, August 8, 9am-12pm Cost: $35, plus $25 materials fee
VISUAL ARTS FOR KIDS NEW! Beginner to Intermediate Drawing Classes for Youth (Ages 6-13) | Instructor: Young Rembrandts This week, chock full of unique and diverse subjects, will teach artists all about line, shape, form, value, pattern and composition. Spend time learning about the importance of color and its impact on every masterpiece. Artists will improve their skills as they draw age-appropriate, challenging and exciting lessons each day. Guaranteed you’ll have a great time! Monday - Friday, July 6 - 10, 1:30-4:30pm Cost: $125, plus $5 materials fee NEW! Mastering the Art of Pastels for Youth (Ages 6-13) Instructor: Young Rembrandts Pastel lessons will cover a wide variety of subject matter to include: whimsical bees, glowing owls, fanciful frogs, pottery still life and even a lesson inspired by Diego Rivera! Every day you will create a large, poster-size drawing that is sure to amaze. Artists will learn to blend, layer, texture, shade, and so much more! These classes will be messy, fun, and full of excitement… dress appropriately. Monday - Friday, July 27 - 31, 1:30-4:30pm Cost: $125, plus $10 materials fee NEW! Fashion Runway – ‘Tween Style (Ages 6-13) | Instructor: Young Rembrandts Aspiring fashionistas will draw/illustrate the various aspects of fashion design: the figure, the portrait, and tons of the latest ‘tween fashion trends. And don’t forget about accessories! Design and draw the perfect purse, hat, scarf, belt, necklace, shoes, and more to complete the outfit of your dreams. And finally, draw your model on the runway in your fashion originals. If you love clothes and accessories, and are hip to the latest fashions, then this workshop is the perfect fit! Monday - Friday, August 10 - 14, 1:30-4:30pm Cost: $125, plus $5 materials fee
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NEW! Horse Drawing Workshop (Ages 6-13) | Instructor: Young Rembrandts An exciting week awaits our students as we explore the wonderful world of horses. These creatures are not only graceful and beautiful animals, but they are also excellent subjects to draw and color. Artists will learn how to draw horses of all shapes, sizes, and styles. These majestic animals will come to life as you create colorful compositions and learn to render them in realistic style. Challenging drawings will reward you with a greater sense of accomplishment. If you love horses, if you love art, if you love to draw and want to get better, than this is the workshop for you! Monday - Friday, August 17 - 21, 1:30-4:30pm Cost: $125, plus $5 materials fee Fling, Scrape, Drip: Abstract Painting for Creative Kids (Ages 6+) Instructor: Emily Ellingsworth Have fun playing with art supplies while creating abstract paintings. Learn how to look at the world around you and use those perspectives to create abstract images of still life, landscapes, portraits, and figures as you build a solid foundation in the arts. Children will learn about color, paint handling, and design as well as increase hand-eye coordination. Using brushes, palette knives, and playing with unconventional tools to move paint around, kids can explore the limitless possibilities of their imaginations. Dress for mess! Sundays, July 12-August 9, 2-3:30pm Cost: $70, plus $30 materials fee Clay Basics for Kids (Ages 6-12) | Instructor: Jane Hendley Encourage creative play as children learn fundamental pottery techniques while having FUN! Students will learn how to pinch, coil, slab, and model clay. Typical projects include creating animal sculptures, fashioning and decorating cups or bowls, and creating real or imaginary tools. Session I (Ages 6-8): Mondays, July 6 – August 24, 4:30-6pm Session II (Ages 9-12): Thursdays, July 9 – August 27, 4:30-6pm Cost: $140, plus $30 materials fee Drawing Fundamentals for Young Artists (Ages 6-11) Instructor: Lizzie Brown Learn to look at subjects for their underlying shapes, proportion, perspective, and shading in order to give drawings weight and depth. Elements of composition and critique also reviewed. Saturdays, July 18 – August 8, 10-11:30am Location: Regency Square Mall, Garden Room Cost: $50, plus materials list at www.artsglenallen.com
Paul Klee: Cityscapes (Ages 9-14) | Instructor: Jan Shropshire Use collage and watercolor to create your own geometric cityscape. Learn color mixing with paint on paper. Cut out shapes and build your skyline. Sunday, July 19, 1-3pm Location: Regency Square Mall, Garden Room Cost: $20, plus $10 materials fee Watercolor for Kids (ages 6-11) | Instructor: Lizzie Brown Learn basic color mixing and the behaviors of watercolors to make the best use of the medium. Through play and experimentation kids see how different methods and colors affect shape and depth in their paintings. Create abstract and landscape paintings on paper. Wednesdays, July 22 – August 12, 11am-12pm Location: Regency Square Mall, Garden Room Cost: $40, plus $12 materials fee
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NEW! Imaginary Sound: Cardboard Instruments (Ages 6-12) | Instructor: Lizzy Brown Use recycled household items, boxes, cardboard rolls, styrofoam, bubble wrap, etc. along with paper, scissors, glue, and wire to create one-of-a-kind silent instruments! Use your imagination to create wacky guitars, drums, horns, and other instruments that you and your family can use in your own lip synch band. Saturday, August 15, 1-3pm Location: Regency Square Mall, Garden Room Cost; $20, plus $10 materials fee Gustav Klimt – Trees of Life (Ages 9-14) | Instructor: Jan Shropshire Inspired by the masterwork of Gustav Klimt, students will use metallic paint, oil pastels, and collaged papers to create a beautiful and unique Tree of Life. Be inspired by the decadent and colorful details of Klimt’s paintings and let your unique inner self shine through your work! Sunday, August 23, 1-3pm Location: Regency Square Mall, Garden Room Cost: $20, plus $10 materials fee
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Tip: Register Early! To ensure a class you are interested in is available when you register, please register as early as possible. If a class has met the minimum by a week out, registrations for that class will continue to be accepted that week unless the class is full. Another reason to register early: classes frequently sell out, and sometimes very quickly!
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CLASS REGISTRATION
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes are open to adults 18 years old and up unless otherwise stated. All registrations must be accompanied by full payment. Payment types accepted: cash, check*, MasterCard or VISA. Make checks* payable to: The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen or CACGA. Please use the form below when registering. A minimum number of students are required for each class/workshop/camp to be held. Registrations are reviewed 1 week prior to the start date to determine whether or not a class has enough participants or if the class needs to be cancelled. A $10 last minute registration fee applies to registrations received within 7 days of a class starting. * If you choose to pay by check and your check is dishonored, you agree to pay a service fee of $35, or any higher amount allowed by law, and we may electronically debit or draft your account for this fee. Also, if your check is returned for insufficient or uncollected funds, your check may be electronically re-presented for payment.
Payments may be made by: - online: www.artsglenallen.com - classes page. - phone: 804-261-ARTS (2787) Mon-Fri. 9am-5pm - mail: CACGA, P.O. Box 1249, Glen Allen, VA 23060 Attn: Class Registrant - in person: CACGA, 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 CANCELLATION OF CLASSES
If an insufficient number of registrations is received for any individual class, the class may be canceled. If this occurs, a full refund will be processed for those currently registered. Online registrations will be refunded by check.
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CANCELLATION BY STUDENT
Cancellations will be accepted by phone at 804-261ARTS (2787). Cancellations received seven days or more prior to the class start date will receive a 50% refund of the class fees. Cancellations received less than seven days prior to the first class will not receive a refund.
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16 | 2015 Summer Class Brochure — www.artsglenallen.com The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen is a private, non-profit organization that is managed and maintained by The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Foundation and Board of Directors.