Winter 2017 Classes & Workshops 320 broadway • saratoga springs www.saratoga-arts.org • 518.584.4132
The Winter Landscape in Watercolor
With Robert J. O’Brien AWS, NWS
Painting the beautiful New England winter landscape in watercolor will be explored in this one-day workshop. Glazing techniques and layering of the subtle tints of snow will be introduced. Value, composition and painting light and shadow will be emphasized. Students will work from photo reference and learn to create a finished painting from a favorite winter subject. Robert will demonstrate his approach and will provide hands on guidance to each student. A critique will be held at the end of the session. Wednesday, March 8, 2017: 10am - 4pm $120 members / $130 not-yet-members Robert J. O’Brien has taught and exhibited throughout the eastern United States and in Provence, France. He has studied with James Whatford, Tony Couch, and Marshall Joyce NA AWS. To learn more about Robert, visit his website robertjobrien.com.
USING STUDIES TO CAPTURE LIGHT & COLOR with ann Larsen, Signature member of american impressionist society Capturing the light and color that draws you to a particular landscape can be difficult once you’re back in the studio, but Ann Larsen can help! Using your plein air color studies, sketches, and/or photographic references you will learn how to create stunning studio paintings. Emphasis will be on loosening your style, brushwork, capturing light, color, and the emotional moment while understanding how to work from reference materials. Concept, composition, value, color, and edges will be explored. One-on-one attention and demonstrations will be provided. Oil is the preferred medium for students, but acrylic and pastel are also welcome. For intermediate - advanced skill levels. A supply list can be found on our website. Sunday, February 12, 2017: 10am - 5pm $125 for members / $135 for not-yet members
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Ann Larsen is a Master Signature Member of American Women Artists and past president; Signature Member of Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters, member of Oil Painters of America and Laguna Plein Air Painters. To learn more about Ann, visit her website at www.annlarsen.com.
PASTEL FOR BEGINNERS WITH CAROLYN JUSTICE Painting with pastel is a fun way to begin your exploration of the world of art, with lots of color, texture, and no-pressure spontaneity! Learn the basic concepts of pastel while exploring the wide range of possibilities that this medium has to offer by experimenting with papers, use of color, and becoming comfortable with the medium. A supply list can be found on our website. Class size is limited to 14 students. Tuesdays, 1 - 3pm January 24, 31, February 7, 21, 28, March 14 *no class Feb. 14 & March 7* $85 for members / $95 for not-yet-members
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED PASTELS WITH CAROLYN JUSTICE Learn to interpret more complex subjects, explore contemporary directions in drawing, and continue to develop a mastery of technique with the guidance of artist and instructor Carolyn Justice in this fun class! With an emphasis on originality and the development of a personal style in this 8 week class, students will further develop their skills and abilities and be encouraged to find creative solutions for different types of projects. Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 21, 28, March 14, 21 *no class Feb. 14 & March 7* $110 for members / $120 for not-yet-members
COLOR HARMONIES WITH TAKEYCE WALTER In visual experiences, color harmony delivers visual interest and a sense of order - and it can be a real stumbling block, even for experienced painters. This workshop will introduce basic formulas related to color harmony and will include practical exercises. This workshop is a must for any new or established painter interested in learning about the fundamentals and how they can effect your work. Students can work in oils and/or pastels for this workshop. For all levels. Saturday, February 4, 2017: 10am - 4pm $70 for members / $80 for not-yet-members
WATERCOLORS FOR BEGINNERS - INTERMEDIATE WITH TOM RYAN Learn how to mix and paint clean, transparent, and vibrant watercolors! This workshop will focus on the elements of good composition, values, and the importance of light in your painting through exercises and instruction in the morning. The afternoon will feature a demo and participants working on a painting of their choice by using their own photos, reference materials, or imagination with one-on-one advice from artist and instructor Tom Ryan. A suggested supply list can be found on our website. Saturday, January 21, 2017: 10am - 4pm $70 members/$80 not-yet-members
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INTRO TO OIL PAINTING WITH TAKEYCE WALTER If you have ever wanted to try oil painting, or haven’t been painting for some time
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and want to pick up your brushes again this is the workshop for you! Learn how to compose a painting, choose and mix colors, and learn about a variety of different brushwork and application techniques. Students will have the opportunity to work from a still life well as landscapes from reference photos provided. Demonstrations, critiques and one-on-one attention will be offered. A supply list can be found on our website. For all levels. Saturday, March 4, 2017: 10am - 4pm $70 for members / $80 for not-yet-members
LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN ACRYLIC, GOUACHE, & WATERCOLOR WITH TOM O’BRIEN Capture the quality of light and vibrance of the outdoors in landscape painting in both transparent and opaque mediums using acrylic, watercolor, and gouache. Learn the basic elements of design and composition inherent in a variety of different landscapes, as well the basic rules for color mixing and techniques for applying paint and preparing the paper. Visit our website for supply list and bring lots of photographs for reference. Mondays, 10am - 12pm January 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, March 6, 13, 2017 *no class Feb. 20* $85 for members / $95 for non-members
INTERMEDIATE PROBLEM SOLVING FOR WATERCOLORS WITH TOM RYAN This workshop will review ten of the most common technical mistakes made in watercolor paintings and discuss and show the best ways to correct them in this one day workshop. This fun workshop will help you learn how to overcome the pitfalls that keep you from completing a successful watercolor. With plenty of exercises, demos, and individual attention, participants will work on a painting of their choice by using their own photos, reference materials, or imagination. A suggested supply list can be found on our website. Saturday, March 18, 2017: 10am - 4pm $70 members/$80 not-yet-members
PAINTING ON THE SMALL SCALE WITH TAKEYCE WALTER
Create a mini-masterpiece! This relaxed, fun workshop focuses on working on a small scale while making sure your pieces make a big impact. Concentrating on images, color, and a variety of painting techniques, students will complete a small scale painting in either pastel or oils with lots of one-on-one help from artist Takeyce Walter. This workshop is open to students of all levels and media, and no
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experience is required. Visit our website for supply list. Saturday, January 7, 2017: 10am - 4pm $70 for members / $80 for non-members
ALL MEDIA PORTRAIT WITH COREY PITKIN Successful portraits achieve not just a likeness, but create depth and capture the personality and emotion of the human face. Working with a model, this workshop begins with an oil painting demo in the morning and allows participants to work with one-on-one instructor guidance in the afternoon. All mediums and skill levels are welcome. Registration includes model fee. See website for full supply list. Saturday, March 11, 2017: 10am - 4pm $85 for members / $95 for not-yet-members
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EXPLORING ABSTRACT REALISM WITH TOM O’BRIEN
From portraits to landscape to still life, all realistic art contains some abstraction. Learn to loosen your approach to your artwork and explore the abstract and how it can be incorporated in realism, by simply organizing the composition, shapes of
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colors and values on the way to hyper realistic painting or a stylized picture as an end in itself. Bring reference photographs from portraits to nature or work from the still life setup provided. Open to all levels and mediums. Thursdays, 10am - 12pm February 9, 16, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017. *No class on February 23* $85 for members / $95 for non-members
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ALL MEDIA COSTUMED PORTRAIT WITH COREY PITKIN
Draw or paint a live model in full period costume during this exciting workshop! Instruction will be provided on lighting, staging, and historical accuracy as well as the use of photography and basic Photoshop techniques used to compose a scene. Paint along with the instructor’s guidance to create a historically inspired portrait. Open to all media and students with a basic understanding of portraiture. Students are encouraged to bring a digital camera. Registration includes model fee. Saturday, February 11, 2017: 10am - 4pm $85 for members / $95 for not-yet-members
OPEN STUDIO Continue or expand your art without the formality of a class! The Open Studio sessions are great practice for any artist interested in working from a live model and run continuously throughout the year every Monday evening (excluding holidays). There is no teacher or moderator, serving instead as a forum for artists to come together and grow among their peers. For all mediums, ages 15 and up. Pre-registration is encouraged for the Open Studio sessions, but not required. Drop in rates: $12 for members / $14 for not-yet-members. Pre-registration rates for all sessions: $60 for members / $70 for not-yet-members 6:30-9:30pm SESSION I: January 2, 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2017 *No Open Studio on Jan. 16th* SESSION II: Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017
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SILVERSMITHING: CREATING AN ORIGINAL BRACELET WITH MATT BALINT This class offers students the opportunity to learn basic techniques of silversmith-
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ing while creating a beautiful bracelet of their own design. Students will explore bezel making, stone setting and soldering. All of the necessary tools will be provided. Class size is limited to 10. Please bring a pencil and paper, a $30 materials fee (due to Matt) and any stones you would like to incorporate into your design to the first class. This workshop is open to all levels and no experience is required! Wednesdays, 1 - 3pm February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 2017 $80 for members/$90 for not-yet-members
INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH HARRY WIRTZ Explore your camera’s adjustments and controls to work with light, time, and subject matter to make creative images. Then, see how basic photo editing software techniques can refine those images. We will cover exposure, focus, manual lens and shutter settings, aperture or shutter priority settings, light control accessories including on- and off-camera flash, image file formats, and basic image editing and re-sizing. A perfect workshop for those who are looking to bring their photography to the next level. Bring your camera and instruction manual. Saturday, February 18 & Sunday, February 19, 2017: 10am - 4pm $140 for members / $160 for not-yet-members
THE SCULPTED PORTRAIT WITH TOM O’BRIEN
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The basic principles used in creating a 3D portrait are not so different than drawing one in 2D. Using clay to create the volume of the head, neck and shoulders with correctly placed features will produce an exhilarating portrait bust. The principles learned in this class will also help improve your drawing! All materials for this workshop will be provided, but students are welcome to bring additional sculpting tools. Registration fee includes sculpting medium and model fee. This workshop is for students of all levels. Saturday, March 25, 2017: 10am - 4pm $90 for members / $100 for non-members *Registration for this class closes March 1st.*
FRAMING ARTWORK ON A BUDGET WITH JENNIFER DUKE ANSTEY Perfect for artists interested in solutions for framing work for submission or those who need economical solutions for displaying their collection, this workshop will help teach you how to properly and creatively mat and frame your artwork without breaking the bank. Bring a piece of artwork that you are interested in finding
a framing solution for. *Please note that this workshop will take place off-site
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JDH Framing Studio, 23 Ashley Drive, Ballston Lake NY $35 for members / $40 for not-yet-members
SILK PAINTING WITH MARY FRANCES MILLET Explore the vibrancy of painting on silk in this rewarding and color-filled workshop! Silk painting is very similar to watercolor but no experience is needed. Learn how to apply resist and vibrant silk dyes to create your very own design on a 100% silk scarf and a 12” stretched silk sun catcher. Mary Frances Millet has decades of experience teaching watercolor and silk painting and can guide you in a fun, no-pressure style that encourages your creativity to flow. A $20 materials fee is due to Mary Frances at the beginning of class.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017: 6 - 9pm $35 for members/ $40 for not-yet-members
WEAVING WITH NANCY SHARPLES Both the experienced weaver and the curious beginner will have the chance to work on a 4-harness floor or table loom to create such projects as a wall hanging, scarf, table runner, or small rug in this hands-on class. Please bring a good pair of scissors. A materials fee of about $15 (depending on project) will be due at first class. Class size is limited to 9. Saratoga Arts’ Weaving Studio is open daily to all registered weaving students to work on their projects outside of class hours during the following times: M-F, 9am - 4:30pm and Sat, 11am - 4:30pm. Wednesdays, 1 - 3pm
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January 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017 $85 for members / $95 for not-yet-members
SILVERSMITHING & METAL FABRICATION WITH MATT BALINT Learn the basic techniques of silversmithing and create a piece of jewelry or sculpture in sterling or fine silver. This class is a fun and laid back environment where students will receive an introduction to a number of techniques and approaches to two and three-dimensional design as well as establish a foundation for the fabrication of jewelry. All of the necessary tools will be provided. Class size is limited to 10. There will be $30 materials fee due to Matt at the first class. Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9pm January 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2017 $90 for members/ $100 for not-yet-members
PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORK WITH HARRY WIRTZ This extended, full day workshop will teach you to use your digital camera to
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make quality photographs for documentation, press releases, jury submissions,
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and print editions of your work. Topics will include setting up artwork for photography, low cost lighting options, basic camera adjustments, editing the image for accuracy, and more. Bring a camera and user manual; be familiar with its operation. “Point and shoot” and cell phone cameras can be made to work with some effort, but a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera is best. A demonstration with artwork and affordable lighting will be provided. Sunday, March 5, 2017: 10am - 4pm $70 for members / $80 for not-yet-members
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BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE DRAWING WITH JAMES D’ANDREA For those who are new to drawing or simply interested in improving their practice, Beginner - Intermediate Drawing will give you the tools to begin with and those to build upon. Designed to help students develop ideas and define their personal style while building upon the skills they already possess, students will have the opportunity to discuss the philosophy behind the process of drawing as well as spend each session on drawings of their own with one-on-one help and gentle critique
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Saratoga Arts Winter 2017 Classes & Workshops
from artist and instructor James D’Andrea. Please bring lots of photographs for reference. Mondays, 1 - 3pm January 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 6, 2017. *No class on February 20* $70 for members / $80 for not-yet-members
DRAWING LAB FOR ALL LEVELS WITH JAMES D’ANDREA Get ready for this drawing free for all! This class is a loose, informative freefor-all for students of any level to explore all that drawing has to offer. Wide open with plenty of demonstrations, lessons in the fundamentals of drawing with graphite, pen & ink, and charcoal, as well as gentle critiques, enjoy discovering the many ways that drawing can further your artistic practice. Ages 14 - Adult. Thursdays, 7 - 9pm February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2017 $70 for members / $80 for not-yet-members
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No refunds will be given if a class is cancelled by an individual the day a class or workshop starts or after the first scheduled class. There will be a $20.00 charge for all returned checks. The Arts Center is not responsible for classes missed due to illness or other commitments of students.
Saratoga Arts reserves the right to cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment. Students who do not wish to transfer will receive a full credit or refund of their class tuition. To register visit www. saratoga-arts.org or call 518-584-4132 today!
Students who cancel one week or more before the start of a scheduled class will receive a refund of their tuition minus a $15 cancellation fee. Students who cancel less than one week before the start of a scheduled class will receive a 50% refund.
When Saratoga Arts must cancel a class because it has not met minimum enrollment requirements, Saratoga Arts staff will contact registered students 24-48 hours prior to the scheduled start of the class or workshop. Students wishing to know the status of a class before then may contact Saratoga Arts.
POLICY FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER- It is the policy of Saratoga Arts to cancel classes and
workshops when the Saratoga Springs City School District cancels due to inclement weather. If school is cancelled for the day, all of our classes scheduled for that day are also cancelled. If school is not cancelled, but after school activities are, our evening classes and will be cancelled. You can find updates about inclement weather cancellations on all major regional radio and television stations and websites, at our website www.saratoga-arts.org/education or by calling 584-4132 ext 201. All make up classes are at the discretion of Saratoga Arts and Saratoga Arts faculty. Please visit www.saratoga-arts.org/education for online registration & more information.
CAMPS FOR KIDS REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.SARATOGA-ARTS.ORG/EDUCATION/ARTCAMPS
FEBRUARY & APRIL BREAK
CAMP CREATIVITY Our full-day school break camp for children ages 8-14 is a perfect way to get kids off the couch and get them creating! Our full day campers focus on the basics, but are also introduced to advanced art concepts. Each camp ends with an exhibition of works highlighting lessons and projects - and friends and family of campers are invited to attend! A typical day of camp includes 4 art-making sessions with our NYS or BOCES registered art teachers, a break for lunch, and two snack breaks each day. Camp size is limited to 14 students. FEBRUARY BREAK CAMP CREATIVITY Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm February 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2017 $210 for members / $225 for notyet-members
APRIL BREAK CAMP CREATIVITY: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm April 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2017 $210 for members / $225 for notyet-members Ref: 7652.00
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IMAGINATION RULES
THEATER CAMP
This half-day camp for younger artists allows campers to focus on the basics of art making while studying the styles and techniques of famous artists! Campers will complete 4-6 masterpieces of their very own, which they can show off to friends and family at their very own exhibition at the end of the week. A typical day includes two sessions dedicated to learning about and making art, with a break at 10:15am for snack. Camp size is limited to 12 students. *Please note that due to construction to upgrade our classroom heating and cooling systems there will be no Imagination Rules camp during February Break.*
APRIL BREAK IMAGINATION RULES: Monday - Friday: 9am - 12pm April 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2017 $140 for members / $150 for not-yet-members
GET INTO THE ACT All the world is a stage, and our full day theater camp celebrates every part of it! Campers will learn about and experience the collaborative nature of theater, exploring all the art forms required to bring a play to life. Together they will learn the basics of character development, stage directions and the basics of set and costume design as they work toward the performance of their play in our very own Dee Sarno Theater for family and friends at the end of the week. Camp size is limited to 14 students. For ages 6 - 14. FEBRUARY BREAK THEATER CAMP
Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm February 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2017 $210 for members / $225 for not-yet-members APRIL BREAK THEATER CAMP: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm April 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2017 $210 for members / $225 for notyet-members
GET READY FOR SUMMER CAMP! Ready, set...Summer Camp! Saratoga Arts is proud to offer full and half-day visual arts camps for ages 5-15 as well as of full day theater camps and 2 weeks of Page Turners Book Camp in partnership with Northshire Bookstore for ages 8-12! Encourage your child to spend their summer creatively! Camp Creativity ages 8-14 Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm $210 for members / $225 for not-yet-members *CC Week 2 is a 4 day week (no camp July 4)*: $168 for members/ $180 for not-yet-members WEEK WEEK WEEK WEEK WEEK
1: June 26 - 30 2*: July 3, 5- 7 3: July 10 - 14 4: July 17 - 21 5: July 24 - 28
WEEK 6: July 31 - August 4 WEEK 7: August 7 - 11 WEEK 8: August 14 - 18 WEEK 9: August 21 - 25 WEEK 10: August 28 - Sept. 1
Imagination Rules ages 5 -7 Monday - Friday, 9am - 12pm $140 for members / $150 for not-yet-members *IR Week 1 is a 4 day week (no camp July 4)*: $112 for members / $120 for not yet members WEEK WEEK WEEK WEEK
1*: July 3, 5- 7 2: July 10 - 14 3: July 17 - 21 4: July 24 - 28
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6: August 7: August 8: August 9: August
7 - 11 14 - 18 21 - 25 28 - Sept. 1
Get into the Act Theater Camp ages 6-15 Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm $210 for members / $225 for not-yet-members *Session I is a 4 day week (no camp July 4)*: $168 for members/ $180 for not-yet-members **Session II is a 2 week session**: $420 for members / $450 for not-yet-members SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION
I (4 days, no camp July 4): July 3, 5- 7 II (2 weeks): July 10 - 21 III: July 24 - 28 IV: July 31 - August 4 V: August 7 - 11
Teen Arts ages 12 - 15 Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm $210 for members / $225 for not-yet-members SESSION I: August 14 - 18 SESSION II: August 21 - 25
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS IS NOW OPEN! VISIT WWW.SARATOGA-ARTS.ORG TODAY! Page Turners Camp in partnership with Northshire Bookstore
ages 8 - 12 Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm $300 for members / $315 for not-yet-members SESSION I: August 14 - 18 SESSION II: August 21 - 25
*Registration closes June 1, 2017* Saratoga Arts and Northshire Bookstore are excited to offer a unique summer camp experience for children who love to read, write, and talk about books! At the beginning of summer each registered child will receive a box of carefully selected books, and then each day of camp they will explore one of those books in depth, including talking with the authors either in person or via Skype! Students will write, read, discuss, re-enact, play book-inspired games and more while learning abut some of the best of today’s children’s literature. *Registration fee includes a “Page Turners Book Box” of 5 books worth over $80 that will be used during camp and will arrive in the mail in June from Northshire!*
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Emily Farnham Mastrianni.........President Susanne Simpson....................Vice President Greg Grieco..........................Treasurer Chelsey Lester.......................Secretary Jennifer Kercull Julianne Lewis John Onderdonk
Vickie Riley Takeyce Walter
STAFF Joel Reed......................Executive Director Tanya Tobias ..................Associate Director Kate Morse.....................Director of Education Alix Jone.......................First Night Coordinator & Development Associate Emma Huneck.................Exhibitions Coordinator Sharon Wait....................Grants Administrator Mary Henninger................Gallery Receptionist
A SPECIAL NOTE TO OUR STUDENTS: We are excited to announce that this winter our downstairs spaces will be going through some major improvements, with the installation of new HVAC heating and cooling units in every classroom. Of course, as with projects like these, there may be some inconvenience while construction is taking place. We will be working closely with our contractors to minimize the impact on our students. Thank you for your patience while we work to improve our classrooms!