Saratoga arts winter 2018 classes by Saratoga Arts

Winter 2018 Classes & Workshops 320 broadway â&#x20AC;˘ saratoga springs www.saratoga-arts.org â&#x20AC;˘ 518.584.4132

PAINTING The Winter Landscape In Watercolor

With Robert O’Brien

Watercolor artist Robert O’Brien AWS NWS will teach this inspiring one-day workshop on the magnificent New England countryside in winter. Light, shadow, value and composition will be emphasized. Robert will begin with a demonstration, explaining each step of the process. Students will then paint with the Robert providing hands on, one-on-one assistance. There will be a critique given at the end of class. Students are encouraged to provide their own reference photos, though Robert will have many on hand. Wednesday, February 7, 2018: 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.

New! Chinese Brush Painting Workshop

with Linda Schultz

Nature is the heart of Chinese Brush painting. It is intended to be a meditative and spontaneous art form, capturing the essence of an image or idea with very little attention to precise details. In this workshop you will learn the basics using the “Four Treasures” - the brush, ink stick, ink stone, and paper - to create a beautiful traditional paintings of one of the four gentlemen: Bamboo. Continual demonstrations and individual attention will be provided throughout this unique two-day workshop. Students should bring sumi se ink, a flower palette, felt, and newsprint. Details regarding supplies can be found on our website. A $20 supply fee will also be due to the instructor on Saturday for a brush and rice paper. Saturday and Sunday, March 24 & 25, 2018: 10am - 5pm $140 for members / $160 for not-yet members

Find suggested supply lists and register for classes online at www.saratoga-arts.org/ education!

Linda Schultz is a retired art educator. She holds an MS in Art Education and a Certificate of Completion from the prestigious Art Farm Gallery for Studies in Chinese Brush Painting, where she studied with Professor I-Hsuing Ju. She further studied Chinese Brush painting with master painters in the city of Jan Ying, China.

drAW LIke The oLd MAsTers WITh kATherINe PATTersoN

Use classic techniques and materials to produce drawings in the Renaissance tradition. Artist and instructor Katherine Patterson will cover topics including drapery studies, anatomical studies, and use of dark and light conte crayon on toned paper. A perfect way to fine tune your approach to your craft, no matter what your media of choice! A supply list can be found on our website. Wednesdays, 10am - 12pm January 31, February 7, 14, 28, March 7, 14, 2018 *No class on February 21* $85 for members / $95 for not-yet-members

cAPTurING WATer IN WATercoLor WITh ToM rYAN

Watercolor is a wonderful medium to capture water-perhaps the most varied of landscape elements. Expand your skills in painting water in various forms including calm water, running water, and waterfalls. A special focus will be placed on reflections and their importance to the painting, along with an emphasis composition, color, values, edges, mood, and variety. Participants will work on their own painting by using their own photos for reference with one-on-one advice from artist and instructor Tom Ryan. See website for suggested supply list. Intermediate level and up. Saturday, February 17, 2018: 10am - 4pm $70 for members / $80 for not-yet-members

INTroducTIoN To oIL PAINTING WITh TAkeYce WALTer

If you have ever wanted to try oil painting, or havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been painting for some time 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 experiment with a variety of different brushwork and application techniques. Students will have the opportunity to work from a still life for this class as well as landscapes from reference photos provided. Instructor demonstrations, critiques, and one-on-one attention will be offered. A complete supply list can be found on our website. For all levels. Saturday, January 27, 2018: 10am - 4pm $70 for members / $80 for non-members

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. Mondays, 10am - 12pm January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26, March 5, 2018. *No class February 19* $85 for members / $95 for not-yet-members

WATercoLors For beGINNers - INTerMedIATe WITh ToM rYAN Learn how to mix and paint clean, transparent, and vibrant watercolors! This

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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 20, 2018: 10am - 4pm $70 members/$80 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 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 6, 13, 2018 *No class February 20* $110 for members / $120 for not-yet-members

eLeMeNTs oF LANdscAPe IN PAsTeL & oIL WITh TAkeYce WALTer Learn to tackle all the elements necessary to complete a successful landscape painting! Artist and instructor Takeyce Walter will show you how to design compositions and on the fundamentals of painting different types of landscapes and elements within, such as trees, mountains, clouds, reflections on water and more. Instructor demonstrations, critiques and one-on-one attention will be offered. A complete supply list can be found at our website. For all levels and no experience with pastels or oils is required! Sunday, March 18, 2018: 10am - 4pm $70 for members / $80 for not-yet-members

The GreeN LANdscAPe IN WATercoLor WITh ToM rYAN

For this St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day workshop, think GREEN! Painting good and varied greens in landscapes can be challenging. This workshop will deal with the secrets of obtaining good, believable, and varied greens in the four season we experience in the northeast. Emphasis will be on color selection and mixing, values, and edges. Following demos and practice, each individual will work on a painting of their choice by using their own photos, reference materials, or imagination

Find suggested supply lists and register for classes online at www.saratoga-arts.org/ education!

with one-on-one advice from artist and instructor Tom Ryan. A suggested supply list can be found on our website. Intermediate level and up. Saturday, March 17, 2018: 10am - 4pm $70 members/$80 not-yet-members

LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN ALL MEDIA WITH TOM O’BRIEN

Capture the quality of light and vibrance of the outdoors in landscape painting

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using acrylic, watercolor, gouache, oil - you name it! Learn how to capture 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. Thursdays, 10am - 12pm February 1, 8, 15, March 1, 8, 15, 2018. *No class on February 22* $85 for members / $95 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 with award winning artist and instructor Corey Pitkin’s guidance in the afternoon, with lots of one-on-one instruction. All mediums and skill levels are welcome. Registration includes model fee. See website for suggested supply list. Saturday, March 10, 2018: 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 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. Fridays, 10am - 12pm February 9, 16, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018. *No class on February 23* $85 for members / $95 for non-members

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 award winning artist and instructor Corey Pitkin’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 10, 2018: 10am - 4pm $85 for members / $95 for not-yet-members

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Work by Student Artist Andrea Meltzer

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INTroducTIoN To eNAMeL WITh MATT bALINT This fun and exciting class is an introduction to powder enamel techniques and the basic skills necessary for fusing glass to copper and silver. Students will learn to use a kiln and torch and have the choice of creating several projects such as earrings, a ring, or pendent. A $30 material fee is due to Matt at the first class.

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All tools and supplies will be provided. This workshop is open to all levels and no experience is required! Thursdays, 6:30 - 9pm January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 2018 $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. 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 will be covered. Perfect for those who are looking to bring their photography to the next level. Bring your camera and instruction manual. Saturday, February 3 & Sunday, February 4, 2018: 10am - 4pm $140 for members / $160 for not-yet-members

The scuLPTed PorTrAIT WITh ToM o’brIeN Learn to capture expression through the sculpted portrait! This course is designed to guide participants through the process of establishing the action of a model’s pose

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through clay. Whether a student of the 2D or 3D, this workshop will expand your understanding of what it takes to make a successful portrait! All materials for the workshop will be provided, but students are invited to bring additional sculpture tools should they have them. Registration fee includes clay and model fee. This workshop is for all levels. *Please note that registration for this workshop closes March 1st.* Saturday, March 24, 2018: 10am - 4pm $90 for members / $100 for non-members

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

Find suggested supply lists and register for classes online at www.saratoga-arts.org/ education!

and not at Saratoga Arts* Sunday, February 18, 2018: 1 - 4pm

JDH Framing Studio, 23 Ashley Drive, Ballston Lake NY $35 for members / $40 for not-yet-members

The ArT oF Fused GLAss WITh PATrIce MAsTrIANNI Explore the art of fused glass! Patrice Mastrianni presents the science of fusing glass, designing with opaque and translucent colors and basic glass cutting techniques in this fun workshop for all levels. Participants will make one 4” sun catcher, coaster, a few ornaments, or chimes. All tools provided. Firing will be done off premises and finished pieces will be available at the Arts Center for pick-up about a week later. A $20 supply fee is due to Patrice at the beginning of class. Larger pieces (6”), slumped dishes, and jewelry findings also available Ref: 6800.00 for an additional supply fee. Tuesday, March 13, 2018: 7 - 9pm $20 for members / $25 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

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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 January 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 2018 $85 for members / $95 for not-yet-members

PhoToGrAPhING ArTWork WITh hArrY WIrTz This workshop will teach you to use your digital camera to make quality photographs for documentation, press releases, jury submissions, 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. Friday, March 9, 2018: 5:30 - 9pm $40 for members / $45 for not-yet-members

MoNoTYPe & MoNoPrINTMAkING WITh AMANdA krALoVIc

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Explore traditional monotype & monoprint printmaking techniques in this fun

& informative course while focusing on chine-colle, drypoint, reduction relief printing, and layering of colors. Color-mixing and color theory with the use of relief printing techniques will be covered so you can learn to print your own prints at home! Students will create painterly original prints with shapes and textures while exploring the medium of printmaking. For all levels. Tuesdays, 7 - 9pm January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2018 $85 for members / $95 for not-yet-members

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oPeN sTudIo sessIoNs For ALL MedIA 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 8, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 2018 *No Open Studio on Jan. 15th* SESSION II: Feb. 26, March 5, 12,19, 26, 2018 Artwork by Matt Kestner

becoMe A MeMber oF sArAToGA ArTs TodAY... ANd sAVe MoNeY oN cLAsses, WorkshoPs, & cAMPs ALL YeAr! Members receive discounts on classes, camps, and gallery shop purchases as well as exclusive exhibition opportunities! For a full list of membership levels and benefits, visit www. saratoga-arts.org and click the “Join Now” button. You can join quickly and easily online or grab a membership brochure the next time you’re in The Arts Center Gallery! Questions? Call us Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm at 518-584-4132 and we’ll be happy to help you decide which membership level is right for you. Saratoga Arts Winter 2018 Classes & Workshops

policies & registration information

Registration is required for all classes and workshops unless otherwise specified. Please register for classes at least one week prior to the start of the class / workshop you wish to attend. Early registration allows us to plan appropriately & avoid last minute cancellations.

CANCELLATION POLICY - please read - Students wishing to cancel a scheduled class or workshop must do so in writing, either by mail or by emailing kmorse@saratoga-arts.org. This will allow for proper processing and proof of cancellation. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Students who have not yet paid for their scheduled class or workshop, will be billed accordingly. Our cancellation schedule is as follows:

Payment for classes and workshops is due to Saratoga Arts at the time of registration. Payment, in full, must be made before the first meeting of class. Checks should be made out to Saratoga Arts.

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

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 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2018 $210 for members / $225 for notyet-members

APRIL BREAK CAMP CREATIVITY: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2018 $210 for members / $225 for notyet-members Ref: 7652.00

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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. FEBRUARY BREAK IMAGINATION RULES Monday - Friday: 9am - 12pm February 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2018 $140 for members / $150 for notyet-members

APRIL BREAK IMAGINATION RULES: Monday - Friday: 9am - 12pm April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2018 $140 for members / $150 for not-yet-members

TheATer cAMP 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 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2018 $210 for members / $225 for notyet-members

APRIL BREAK THEATER CAMP: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2018 $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 25 - 29 2*: July 2,3, 5,6 3: July 9 - 13 4: July 16 - 20 5: July 23 - 27

WEEK 6: July 30 - August 3 WEEK 7: August 6 - 10 WEEK 8: August 13 - 17 WEEK 9: August 20 - 24 WEEK 10: August 27 - 31

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 2,3, 5,6 2: July 9 - 13 3: July 16 - 20 4: July 23 - 27

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6: July 30 - August 3 7: August 6 - 10 8: August 13 - 17 9: August 27 - 31

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 I (4 days, no camp July 4): July 2,3, 5,6 SESSION II (2 weeks): July 9 - 20 SESSION III: July 23 - 27 SESSION IV: July 30 - August 3 SESSION V: August 6 - 10

Teen Arts ages 12 - 15 Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm $210 for members / $225 for not-yet-members SESSION I: August 13 - 17 SESSION II: August 20 - 24

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 13 - 17 SESSION II: August 20 - 24

*Registration closes June 1, 2018* 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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