2019 Summer

The Art School at Old Church, founded in 1974, is a non-profit, non-denominational cultural center dedicated to providing community access to enriching experiences in the arts. We host art classes and workshops, free exhibitions in our galleries, cultural events, and outreach programs for special populations. Our Annual Pottery Show & Sale is an opportunity to view and purchase one-of-a-kind works of art from nationally-recognized potters.

Our well-equipped studios are light, spacious, and primarily handicapped accessible. Our faculty of professional artists are devoted to the principle that art and craft are inseparable, and help each student, from beginner to advanced, find their artistry through sensitive guidance and friendly, yet serious instruction. Our courses and workshops are designed to give students a basis in aesthetics as well as technique. Supported by tuition and memberships, as well as by individual, corporate, and government contributions, and Our Thrift Shop (Westwood, NJ), The Art School at Old Church is open to all. We love the creative input of our neighbors. You inspire us to continue to spread the beauty of the arts in our community. Please join us in a creative endeavor as a student, supporting member, or volunteer.

TASOC Board of Directors

Ruth Borgenicht

Bruce Dehnert

Grant Hobson, Treasurer

Maureen Lostumbo, Chair

Carrie Ortiz, President

Lois Roman Nicole Romano

Gail Rutigliano, Secretary

Judy Schaefer, Vice President Martin Semar

James Turnbull Anne Connors Winner

Vivien Woodford

Welcome to The Art School at Old Church

Dear Friends of The Art School… Spring is in the air – which means summer is right around the corner! The Art School has so much to offer in the next few months, and I cannot wait for you to join us!

Kicking off the summer is our second annual A Night at the Theater event on Thursday, May 30. That evening, Bergen County Players will host The Art School for a special performance of Neil Simon’s Rumors. The evening will also include a pre-show wine and cheese reception, and all proceeds raised from the event will benefit The Art School. Visit our website or call us to purchase your tickets!

Summer workshops are back on June 11, 12, 13, and 15 – workshops on both weekdays and weekends means something for every schedule! Be sure to check out our three-day workshop with Richard Aerni focusing on glazing techniques. Spots are limited and it is not to be missed. Other offerings include printmaking, pastel, glass beads, needle felting, basketry, batik, and much more!

We will also once again offer workshops throughout the summer in our “Fun Day Monday” series, with popular options like Urban Sketching and new choices like Contemporary Batik Resist Dyeing.

As always, our six-week summer semester will include an exciting array of opportunities for adults, children, teens, and families. And children ages six through 12 can cap their summer off with our Blast of Art! program - taking place August 5-9 and 12-16.

With so much on the horizon, we can't wait for summer! See you at The Art School!

Lisa Beth Vettoso, Executive Director

Lisa Beth Vettoso, Executive Director

Heidi Bacaz, Administrative Director heidi@tasoc.org

Megan Carli, Co-Ceramic Studio Manager megan@tasoc.org

Julie Davies, Finance and Operations Manager julie@tasoc.org

William Richichi, Facilities Manager will@tasoc.org Amy Dudash Robinson, Assistant Executive Director, ADA Coordinator amydrob@tasoc.org

Danny Russo, Co-Ceramic Studio Manager danny@tasoc.org Ana Sandoval, Marketing Manager

Margery Theroux, Gallery Director margery@tasoc.org Vivien Woodford, Thrift Shop Manager ourthriftshop@tasoc.org

photo: Peter Schmidt

IMPORTANT

EVENTS

CALENDARS!

May 16 From the Studio Classes, Annual Student Exhibition

Reception: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

May 30 Join us for Rumors by Neil Simon at Bergen County

Little Firehouse theatre in Oradell and support The Art School! Thursday, May 30, 8:00 PM Tickets include pre-show wine and cheese reception at 7:00 PM.

Jun 11 – 13, 15 Summer Workshops

Aug 5 – 9 Blast of Art! for Kids - Week 1

Aug 12 – 16 Blast of Art! for Kids - Week 2

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April 19 – 21 Closed: Passover, Good Friday, Easter

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about The A r t School at Old Church a nonprofit art center

OUR HISTORY

The Art School at Old Church was established in 1974 as a non-profit, nonsectarian cultural resource center. A band of artists and friends seeking to start a community art school saw promise in a local 19th-century church building. Through their hard work and dedication, the group transformed the old church into a center for artistic learning and enrichment. Today, The Art School continues to offer educational and cultural experiences that enrich the quality of life in the local and regional community.

MEMBERSHIP

The non-refundable membership fee is due each calendar year and is valid through December 31. This annual fee, which helps sustain the school, is required to participate in our weekly classes but is not required for workshops, cultural arts offerings, gallery visits, or special events. The membership fee is not prorat ed. Membership fees are:

Family - $50

Adult - $40 (includes teens enrolled in adult classes)

Young Artist - $20

CLASSES AND REGISTRATION

We offer more than 90 classes and workshops each semester for children and adults of all abilities and ages.

Registration: We accept registration online, by mail, or in-person, and also by phone one week after registration begins. All students are highly encouraged to register as early as possible to ensure a spot in the class(es) of their choice at the lowest cost. Please visit page 28 for registration information and policies.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available for individuals who are in need of finan cial assistance. Applications must be received at least 10 days before the start of the semester to be considered. Please ask at the front desk for more information.

HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT CLASS?

To assist you in your selection, symbols for the various levels are available by each course description in the catalog.

Beginner – Basic skill level with limited or no experience. Classes introduce and develop new skills and techniques.

Intermediate – Student has enough knowledge of medium, technique, and processes to begin developing a personal voice or vision. Supportive guidance encourages continued growth.

Advanced – Student has demonstrated a level of mastery that allows for independence and a personal vision for their art. He/she is seeking an environment with other artists that further defines and supports the direction of their work.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Our Young Artists Program serves students age 4 to 17. All the classes are designed to encourage the discovery of creativity, with emphasis on process rather than product. The program offers opportunities for children to explore a variety of art forms in a fun, creative, and exciting environment. We also offer weekly classes and small group sessions for children with special needs. 15 and up may enroll in adult classes (adult membership is required).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES FOR TEACHERS

We are approved by the NJ Department of Education as a Professional Development Provider. All classes may be taken for PDP credits.

VOLUNTEER & WORK EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES

We need YOU! Volunteers and Work Exchange students are an integral part of the community at The Art School at Old Church, and we are always seeking additional help. No art experience is nec essary, so please consider donating some of your time and energy.

Work Exchange and Volunteer applications can be found on tasoc.org under “Opportunities.” Please call 201-767-7160 if you have any questions.

THE GALLERIES

The Mikhail Zakin Gallery exhibits more than 300 artists annually, displaying more than 500 works of art. Exhibitions include both traditional and contemporary work from established and emerging artists. The Café Gallery exhibits student and faculty work from our fine art and craft classes. The galleries are free and open to the public during school hours. Information on exhibiting is avail able online at tasoc.org. Please visit the “Submissions” page on our website under “Galleries.”

GIFT GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Tuition and membership alone do not cover all of our operating expenses. We need your financial support to maintain the quality and affordability of our classes and programming. Tax-deductible donations, gifts, and employer-matched contributions are always welcome and can be included with your registration.

JOIN OUR E-MAIL LIST / FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

If you would like information on the many exciting classes and events happening at The Art School, please join our e-mail list at tasoc.org. Click ”Subscribe to our e-mails” on our home page and fill out the pop-up form, making sure to check off your areas of interest. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @theartschoolnj

We look forward to meeting you and making your experience a great one!

Instructions:

• If you are an existing student, you may already have an account!

Go to https://tasoc.asapconnected.com and click on “Login” in the upper right-hand corner, and then click on “Forgot your password?”. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new password.

If you are a current student, but never provided us with an email address, please call us before registering for your username and password.

• If you are a new student, visit our website to create an account:

1. Go to www.tasoc.org and click on “School” and then on “Classes” - you will be brought to the Online Registration site.

2. Click on “Login” in the upper right-hand corner, and then click

Welcome to Online Registration...

We are pleased to offer online access to our community of students, teachers, supporters, and friends!

Register from the convenience of your home computer or device, peruse classes, and learn more about our faculty - now available on our website: www.tasoc.org

You can register four ways:

from your home computer or device

person at The Art School

our classic form by mail

phone (one week after registration begins)

Come in and let us walk you through how easy it is to use our new online system!

on ”Create an Account.“

Complete the form with all required contact information.

You now have an account!

To register: To enroll in a class, click on a course group to the left, or click on “View All” to see all of our courses.

When you’ve found the course you want, click the “Register Now!” link next to the time and date that you’d like to attend. Clicking “Register Now!” will put the course in your shopping cart. Then click “Continue Shopping” to select another course, or click “Checkout” to pay your registration fees.

After you’ve completed the account registration form, you will be taken to the payment page to pay via

credit card*. At that point you’re officially enrolled!

* Please note: due to the new system, we can no longer accept American Express.

We're looking forward to making your registration process more convenient, faster, and better than ever!

Workshops

NEW ! IMAGE TRANSFERS

Lisa Forman

19U WKS174: Tuesday, Jun 11, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

1 session $150

Material fee $5 Material list: tasoc.org

No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

Come and learn the fun of image transfers! Image transfer techniques can be used in just about any form of mixed media art to create artistic visual imagery. All you need are the right tools. In this workshop, we will learn the basic techniques of photo transfers using laser photos or images as well as magazines and newspapers. We will learn and practice these techniques on paper, plaster, and canvas. You will leave with a bag of new tricks to enhance your mixed media art.

NEW ! DOUBLE IT UP!

MULTIPLE-WALL THROWING TECHNIQUES

Michal Niv

19U WKS381: Tuesday, Jun 11, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

1 session $150

Material fee – Firing fee: see chart on pg 8

No senior discount or membership fee

Intermediate and advanced

This one-day workshop will show you how to throw and pull multiple walled pots on the wheel to make a variety of functional objects. Demos will take you step by step into the process of making a chip & dip bowl, a decorated doublewalled flower pot/vase, a unique salt shaker, and a donut vase. This is a hands-on workshop. Students will need to bring their own throwing and carving tools.

NEW ! PORTRAITURE IN PASTEL

Ellen Eagle

19U WKS575:

Tuesday, Jun 11, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

1 session $16 0

Material list: tasoc.org Live model No senior discount or membership fee

Intermediate and advanced

This pastel workshop will focus on the observation of a model’s unique structure, color, and value relationships. The goal is to distill this complex information into a simply expressed, harmonious construction. Students will engage in the intense color analysis intrinsic to working in pastel.

NEW ! SPINNER RINGS

Elizabeth Tokoly

19U WKS839: Tuesday, Jun 11, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

1 session $150

Material list: tasoc.org No senior discount or membership fee

Intermediate and advanced

Spinner rings are great everyday pieces of jewelry, that can be both entertaining as well as meditative. Learn to texture and form concave rings and then learn how to use twisted wire rings or thin band rings to spin around your concave rings. The focus will be on hammering, stamping, and flexing shaft textures.

BEGINNING COLLAGE

Harriet Finck

19U WKS155:

Wednesday, Jun 12, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

1 session $150

Material list: tasoc.org

No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

Have you ever had the pleasure of putting together a collage? Whether you are trained or untrained in visual art, you’re invited to join our workshop to get started. We will go through the simple steps required to achieve technical ability. By late morning, you’ll begin your first piece; by late afternoon, you’ll be an initiate. Come prepared to cut, tear, and glue away!

Elizabeth Tokoly, faculty

Michal Niv, faculty

Lisa Forman, faculty

Workshops

NEW ! LET US SPRAY: BRINGING LIFE, SUBTLETY AND DEPTH TO YOUR GLAZE SURFACES

Richard Aerni

19U WKS382: Wednesday, Jun 12, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Thursday, Jun 13, 10:00 AM to 4 PM; Saturday, Jun 15, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

3 sessions $275

Material fee – Firing fee: see chart pg 8

No senior discount or membership fee

Intermediate and advanced

Bring your bisque and learn the magic of the sprayed glaze! Over the course of three days, you will learn the basics of spraying and layering glazes, choosing the right spray gun, how to fix up your own spray booth, and try out glazes which have proven to be “keepers.” Bring in a cup or two (and a fired test) of some of your favorite glazes and see how different they manifest in sprayed form.

Day 1: Become familiar with the spray booth, guns, and glazes, and try them out on a piece or two.

Day 2: We will spray our hearts out, sampling the glazes and trying different combinations, and then load the kilns and get them firing.

Day 3: We unload, analyze the results, and answer questions.

NEW ! CONTEMPORARY BATIK RESIST DYEING

Vicki Lederman

19U WKS660: Wednesday, Jun 12, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

1 session $150

Material fee $40 Material list: tasoc.org No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

Come learn the ancient art of batik resist dyeing and add a contemporary twist! Apply molten wax to selected areas of fabric to repel dye, while the remaining areas take on color. By using a slightly brittle wax, waxed areas will crackle and allow dye to penetrate, creating beautiful patterns. The wax and dyeing process can be repeated multiple times to add more colors and create elaborate and colorful designs. After the final dye application, the wax is removed and the fabric can then be made into clothing, home textiles, or wall art. We will experiment with traditional and contemporary waxing and dyeing techniques, and perhaps develop a few of our own! Come to class with drawings to translate into batik.

NEW ! NATURAL DYES FOR BASKETRY

Sandra Kehoe

19U WKS661: Wednesday, Jun 12, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

1 session $150

Material fee $45 No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

In this workshop, we will explore the application of natural dyes on basketry reed. You will learn everything you need to start processing natural plant material into beautiful color dye for cellulous fibers. We will experiment with mordants and overdyes to accomplish color variations. Each student will take home a selection of basketry reed they will dye with colors including Red Cabbage, Black Walnut, Osage Orange, Madder, and Sandalwood.

Robert Dancik, faculty

CREATING PASTE PAPERS

Dorothy Cochran

19U WKS120: Thursday, Jun 13, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

1 session $150

Material fee $30 Material list: tasoc.org

No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

The art of paste painting involves putting acrylic pigment in a starch medium, applying it to wet paper with a brush, and creating color, texture, and lively patterns on the surface with various tools. While similar to reductive monotypes, the finished works are colorful, decorative papers that can be used for artist books, collage, and many other craft projects. Paste papers are easy and fun to make - all artists are welcome!

ADVENTURES IN FAUX BONE

Robert Dancik

19U WKS402: Thursday, Jun 13, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

1 session $150

Material fee $20 Material list: tasoc.org

No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

Join us in this hands-on workshop as we explore an exciting new material called Faux Bone. Tremendously versatile, Faux Bone can be cut, carved, sawn, sanded, filed, hammered, polished, drilled, stamped, inlayed, dyed, or painted. It can look like ivory, have the patina of aged ceramics, or be polished to a pure white. You can rivet on it, die form into it, or hammer metal around it - it’s nearly unbreakable. Perfect for forming tools, tool handles, and jigs (and easily embossed to make texture plates for PMC), it’s great for artwork as varied as bookmaking, sculpture, printmaking and jewelry. Join us to explore these possibilities and more! Students can expect to leave with at least one finished piece of Faux Bone jewelry and several samples.

Workshops/Cultural Arts

PAINT ON SILK

Vesselina Traptcheva

19U WKS573:

Saturday, Jun 15, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

1 session $150

Material fee $25 Material list: tasoc.org No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

NEW ! CAPTURE THE ABSTRACT IN NATURE

Margery Theroux

19U WKS576:

Thursday, Jun 13, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

1 session $150

Material list: tasoc.org

No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

This painting workshop will give you the opportunity to find the abstract elements in nature while painting out of doors. Learn to simplify what you see and find your own abstract voice. Experiment with painting techniques to bring the elements of composition, color, and shape together to explore your own responses to nature and strengthen your painting. We will paint out of doors, nearby the school.

FROM FLAMED GLASS TO BEADS

Stephanie Maddalena

19U WKS025: Saturday, Jun 15, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

1 session $150

Material fee $25 No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

Experience the magic of glass beadmaking. In this class, students explore the ancient art of Venetian “lampworking” or “flameworking” molten glass to form beads. Use enamels, silver foils, and flower decorations to create beads with your own personal style.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to paint and draw on silk? This workshop gives you the opportunity to find out! While using fabric paint, you will learn how to paint and draw on silk to create silk scarves, pillowcases, and many other decorative items. Unlike dyes, this paint sets on fabric by the application of heat (ironing), so painted items can be worn or washed. The paint can be applied in washes or more opaquely depending on the item and the desired translucency - it can also be used with precision to create sharp details. Join us to discover all the possibilities!

NEW ! NEEDLE FELTING - THE GARDEN GNOMES

Christine Hsiao

19U WKS662: Saturday, Jun 15, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

1 session $150

Material fee $25 No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

Have you seen those jovial little men wearing pointy hats running around in your garden? They are said to bring good luck, and they may be in the midst of hiding treasures as we speak! Join us for a needle felting workshop focused on creating those crafty garden gnomes! Needle felting uses a barbed needle to repeatedly poke the wool fibers to form a condensed mass and then sculpt it into the desired shape. Will you create the sneakiest little gnomes to hide in your garden for the summer?

YOGA

Shuli Pilo

19U CUL133A: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM

19U CUL133B: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM

No class on Jul 4.

6 sessions $85 ($90 after Jun 6)

Material list: tasoc.org No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

Students in this gentle yoga class practice a blend of asanas (postures) and pranayama (breath work) to gain balance, flexibility, and strength. Take this opportunity to energize your body while becoming more relaxed in the process! Each session offers personal attention as well as modifications to poses based on individual student needs. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Margery Theroux, faculty

Stephanie Maddalena, faculty

NEW ! LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE: THE ART OF JOURNALING

Amanda Wilson

19U WKS577:

Monday, Jun 17, 9:15 AM to 3:15 PM

1 session $150

Marilyn Rose, faculty

Material list: tasoc.org No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

Express yourself through art journaling! Learn to use different materials and techniques to create an illustrated diary that expresses your everyday life, thoughts, and feelings. An art journal allows you to be creative, work through ideas, experiment, and have fun. If you’re traveling, a journal is also a great way to connect to a place in a way that photos alone can’t capture, with travel scraps, sketches, and reflections creating a wonderful record of what you saw and how you felt. Discover the basics of art journaling and get inspired!

URBAN SKETCHING

Marilyn Rose

19U WKS571: Monday, Jun 24, 9:15 AM to 3:15 PM

1 session $150

Material fee $10 No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

Urban sketching has become a popular pursuit. Our area is a great place to get started; we have a variety of people and activities to watch, and beautiful architecture. We’ll use a “scribble and refine” approach to drawing, with a simple ink pen, to build confidence. Practice how to really "see" what’s in front of you, and capture it on the page, by looking at shapes, not objects. Explore the spaces and connections between things. Adding words, collage and color will help you learn to fill the page and create a visual diary of the world around you - then you’re on your way to recording the story of your life through sketches! A sketchbook and pen will be provided; feel free to bring any other supplies you might like to embellish your pages (watercolors, glue, inks, crayons, colored pencils, etcetera). No previous experience necessary.

THE ART OF SELF PORTRAITS

Vesselina Traptcheva

19U WKS563: Monday, Jul 1, 9:15 AM to 3:15 PM

1 session $150

Material list: tasoc.org No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

The self portrait is a very popular subject for artists. Being one’s own model gives the artist both an insight and flexibility to experiment. This workshop will give participants the opportunity to create a self portrait from observation with traditional rendering, move on to experimentation with expressions and angles to create an expressive image, abstract the face by merging it with an unusual environment or structure, and create a symbolic self-portrait using a metaphor. Pencil and charcoal.

Fun Day Monday Workshops

NEW ! DRIFTWOOD RIB BASKET

Sandra Kehoe

19U WKS663: Monday, Jul 8, 9:15 AM to 3:15 PM

1 session $150

Material fee $30 No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

This workshop will introduce rib-style baskets with beautiful driftwood handles. In this fun freeform approach to basketmaking, we will use a variety of colors and textures to create your own unique piece. An assortment of dyed reed and seagrass will be provided. You are welcome to bring some special yarn or other weaving materials to add interest to your design.

WITHOUT A BRUSH TO BIG BRUSH PAINTING

Tenn Lu

19U WKS555: Monday, Jul 15, 9:15 AM to 3:15 PM

1 session $150

Material list: tasoc.org No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

Would you like to free yourself and loosen up your painting style?

Explore and paint in unconventional way? Learn how to create vibrant, impressionist watercolor paintings without a single brush! We will start with smaller paintings and work up to larger ones using a free, easy, spontaneous style while having fun. The workshop results will amaze you, opening the door for you to explore alternative tools and techniques. Composition, dry techniques, wet-on-wet, negative painting, color mixing and other skills will be discussed. Step-by-step demos and personal attention included. Some watercolor experience is helpful. And finally, you will take out the biggest brush you own, and work step-bystep with the instructor to create a full sheet of 22“ x 30” painting.

PHOTOGRAPHING FLOWERS

Ray Turkin

19U WKS907: Monday, Jul 22, 9:15 AM to 3:15 PM

1 session $150

Material fee $10

No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

This workshop will address the fundamentals of photographing flowers. A classroom session will cover the basic concepts of photography, including equipment selection. The emphasis will be on the use of depth of field, composition, and lighting to create esthetically pleasing and artistically creative images. Participants will then be given the opportunity to put what they learned into practice by photographing flowers in a studio setting. Please bring your digital camera, lens and if you have a micro lens, tripod and user manual.

Ceramics

CLAY AND FIRING FEES

(applies to all Adult Classes and Workshops)

Clay and clay tools are available for purchase at the Front Desk.

CERAMICS CLAY PRICES:

Brown Stoneware (306): $15 per bag (25 lbs)

White Stoneware (182): $15 per bag (25 lbs)

Porcelain: $22 per bag (25 lbs)

Cone 10 Slip: $20 per gallon

Recycled clay, when available, is free to use.

CERAMICS FIRING FEES:

Ceramics classes: $3.75/lb for Art School clay (please note: no other clay will be fired). Firing charge covers both the bisque and the glaze firings. Discounted bulk CER firing cards are available at the Front Desk ($97.50/30 lbs – a savings of 50 cents per lb!).

CLAY TOOLS:

$16 per basic tool kit; other single tools available for purchase

A Ceramic Studio Handbook is available on our website under “Important Info & Policies.” Please review this before the start of each semester – especially if you are a new student.

SCULPTURE PRICES/FEES:

Red Sculpture Clay (104): $15 per bag (25 lbs)

Firing fee: $1.50/lb, red clay, bisque only.

ON THE WHEEL

Marilyn Dale

19U CER282: Sundays, Jun 23-Jul 28, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

6 sessions $205 ($210 after Jun 6)

Material fee - Firing fee: see chart above Beginner

Join us in the studio for this fun beginner class and focus on your wheel-throwing skills. Learn the ten steps to a perfect pot and then practice, practice, practice! This course breaks down the steps of throwing; each week’s skill will be built on the previous classes. Please note: You will need to park offsite if attending on Sunday; the parking lot is reserved on Sundays by the Demarest Baptist Church for services.

No senior discount

All levels

This is an opportunity to continue your work in the studio outside of class, during the hours listed below. You must be enrolled in a ceramics (CER) class to be eligible. The price is $10 per session (this is a flat fee with no incremental pricing). Please sign in and pay in the studio before starting your work, and make sure to observe the posted studio rules and regulations.

Mondays* 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Jun 17-Jul 15 Wednesdays* 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM, Jun 19-Jul 17 Fridays* 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Jun 21-Jul 19 Saturdays* 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM, Jun 22-Jul 20 Saturdays* 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Jun 22-Jul 20 *provided a monitor can be found.

Kathy Eisler, faculty

Marilyn Dale, faculty

WHEEL OF FORTUNE

Marilyn Dale

19U CER214: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

6 sessions $205 ($210 after Jun 6)

Material fee - Firing fee: see chart pg 8

Beginner

Start with wedging and end with admiring your pots. Learn how to use the pottery wheel, guided by ten specific steps developed over two decades of teaching. The skills taught are adapted to emphasize your strengths. Special focus is on centering the clay to support your desired form. Students finish their pots with the glazes of their choice; a range of beautiful glazes is provided.

PERFECTING TECHNIQUES

Marilyn Dale

19U CER289A: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

19U CER289B: Sundays, Jun 23-Jul 28, 11:45 AM to 2:45 PM

6 sessions $205 ($210 after Jun 6)

Material fee - Firing fee: see chart pg 8

Intermediate and advanced

In this class, students will practice and perfect their techniques for throwing on the potter’s wheel. Advanced forms and throwing and finishing larger amounts of clay will be taught. Special emphasis is given to each student’s throwing style. We will also explore glazing and finishing techniques to fit specific forms. Please note: You will need to park offsite if attending on Sunday; the parking lot is reserved on Sundays by the Demarest Baptist Church for services.

TERRACOTTA PLANTERS

Ruth Borgenicht

19U CER248: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

6 sessions $205 ($210 after Jun 6)

Material fee - Firing fee: see chart pg 8

All levels

In this class, we will design and create planters for the patio, porch, windowsill and garden. Handbuilding techniques will be demonstrated using a terracotta clay that fires to a brick red. We will glaze and fire our planters to cone 6 for richness of color as well as strength; our planters will be much stronger than commercially-produced terracotta ones. For beginners to advanced. Please bring ideas, garden magazines or sketches with you to class.

NEW ! THINKING OUT OF THE BOX: KURINUKI TECHNIQUES AND BEYOND

Daniel Russo

19U CER319: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

6 sessions $205 ($210 after Jun 6)

Material fee - Firing fee: see chart pg 8

All levels

Kurinuki is a Japanese word that literally means “hollowing.” In this class, we will explore the reductive process of carving sculptural and functional pieces out of solid blocks of firm clay. Examples of the forms we will be exploring will include (but not limited to) sipping cups, teacups, chawan, guinomi, yunomi, incense burners, boxes, vases and whatever else your heart imagines!

NEW ! MUGS, MUGS, AND MORE MUGS!

Karen Snyder-Kadish

19U CER320: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

6 sessions $205 ($210 after Jun 6)

Material fee - Firing fee: see chart pg 8

All levels

Everybody loves mugs, and everyone needs a cabinet full of them! They are a very personal piece: everyone’s hands are a little different, and they need to feel just right. In fact, mugs are the most collected item that potters sell, and for many, it’s their signature piece. Learn how to make them, as well as many other drinking vessels like tumblers and teacups. We will be making them both on the wheel, and by hand. We will also learn several different methods of handle making – a skill that can be tricky for some - so let’s get pulling!

ADVENTURES IN MOLD MAKING AND SLIP CASTING

Barbara Sherry

19U CER317: Wednesdays, Jun 19-Jul 24, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

6 sessions $205 ($210 after Jun 6)

Material fee $15

Additional material fee - Firing fee: see chart pg 8

Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

Plaster is a versatile material that can be used to create molds for use in a variety of ceramic applications. This class is designed to expand your skill set through demonstrations that include: creating one- and two-piece molds for slip casting; slip casting techniques; making molds for hand building including hump/slump, sprig, and pattern molds; and coloring clay slip to use in surface decoration. Some clay experience is beneficial.

Ceramics

NEW ! CERAMIC JEWELRYWEARABLE CLAY! Naho Kambayashi

19U CER321:

Wednesdays, Jun 19-Jul 24, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

6 sessions $220 ($225 after Jun 6)

Material fee payable to instructor for jewelry findings

Additional material fee - Firing fee: see chart pg 8

All levels

This class will introduce you to the art of ceramic jewelry making by combining clay with different media (metal, glass, leather wire, etc.) to create beautiful pendants, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more! Examples of finished jewelry and step-by-step demonstrations will guide you in making your own unique wearable clay! Some beading and wire technique will be introduced. Combining beautiful shapes, textures and glazesthe possibilities are endless! (After discussion in the first class, you will purchase your own supplies or purchase from the instructor.)

GETTING MUDDY

Karen Snyder-Kadish

19U CER305: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

No class on Jul 4.

6 sessions $205 ($210 after Jun 6)

Material fee - Firing fee: see chart pg 8

All levels

Wheel, pinch, coil and slab! Students in this class will be introduced to wheel-throwing and handbuilding techniques and taught to utilize them to explore the creation of various vessel forms. Be creative, get stress relief, and learn something new! Beginners or those who feel they need a refresher course are welcome.

NEW ! THE MODERN FIGURE IN CERAMIC SCULPTURE

Kathy Eisler

19U CER322: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

No class on Jul 4.

6 sessions $205 ($210 after Jun 6)

Material fee - Firing fee: see chart pg 8 Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

Render a figure using cylinders, coils, and slabs and develop the form into a modern figure. The class will look at the work of Henri Moore, Matisse, and Modigliani as our guide. We will learn how to add arms, legs, clothing, faces, and gestures. With these modern and abstract sculptures, no hollowing is needed! Hand patina and glazing will be discussed and utilized to finish our projects.

NEW ! ALL YOUR WILDEST DREAMS WILL COME TRUE Daniel Russo

19U CER323: Fridays, Jun 21-Jul 26, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

6 sessions $205 ($210 after Jun 6)

Material fee - Firing fee: see chart pg 8

All levels

What is it you really want to create? This class is designed for people on a particular path and looking to change it up, as well as those seeking to push their current trajectory forward. Come in with whatever you want to work on, and that’s exactly what we will do!

NEW ! FINDING YOUR CENTER WITH CLAY George Taylor

19U CER324: Fridays, Jun 21-Jul 26, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

6 sessions $205 ($210 after Jun 6)

Material fee - Firing fee: see chart pg 8

All levels

This class is an introduction to mindfulness and studio practice. Hand-building, wheel work, and surface treatment will be used to investigate mindfulness and meditation in art making. This class is designed for artists with some experience in clay work and a desire to go further in developing a personal voice in the objects that they make.

Naho Kambayashi, faculty

OPEN STUDIO: LIFE DRAWING

Studio monitor

19U DRA026: Saturdays, Jun 22-Jul 27, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

6 sessions $85/member ($90 after Jun 6) $105/non-member ($110 after Jun 6) or pay per session: $15/member $20/non-member Model each session No senior discount

All levels

Come join a community of artists and students in a creative and supportive environment and hone your skills at drawing from life. Live model each session from short 30-second gestural poses working up to longer 20-minute sittings. Expand your life-drawing vocabulary in the company of other artists, each bringing his/her own focus and experience to the studio. A wonderful way to get in that extra practice.

DRAWING BASICS

Margery Theroux

19U DRA095A: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

19U DRA095B: Wednesdays, Jun 19-Jul 24, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

6 sessions $195 ($200 after Jun 6)

Material list: tasoc.org Model 1 session

All levels

This class explores the basics of drawing. New students will start at the very beginning learning about materials, making value charts, and drawing simple forms. Advanced students take on more challenging exercises such as texture, glass, wood, plastic, drapery, and more complicated objects. Each class will be set up with two still lifes: one for beginners and one for more advanced students. You will learn how to create form with line and shadow, and investigate composition and space. We’ll start with pencil and paper; those who wish to can move on to charcoal or venture into color with colored pencil. The last two classes will be an introduction to figure drawing.

FIGURE DRAWING: SHORT & LONG POSE

Brian Bailey

19U DRA103: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

6 sessions $220 ($225 after Jun 6)

Material list: tasoc.org Model each session

All levels

This class will include demonstrations and guided instruction in building a structural figure study. Shorter poses will be followed by a long pose to allow students to focus on and achieve tonal solidity in a variety of dry media. Some drawing experience is recommended.

DRAWING: BEYOND BASICS

Margery Theroux

19U DRA099: Wednesdays, Jun 19-Jul 24, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

6 sessions $195 ($200 after Jun 6)

Material list: tasoc.org Model 1 session

Intermediate and advanced

This course is for students who have a foundation in basic drawing. Classes will focus on technique, composition and texture. A variety of drawing materials will be used, including colored pencils or pastel pencils. With the use of color, students will also start to learn some of the simpler concepts of color theory. The last two classes will focus on figure drawing.

COLORED PENCIL AND INK WASH

Robert Kogge

19U DRA092: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

No class on Jul 4.

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material fee $20 Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

This class encourages students at all levels in any two-dimensional medium and style that best suits their personal vision. The instructor’s own process of colored pencil and ink will be available to those interested in trying a new medium. Regardless of the media chosen, the task of balancing all formal elements of two-dimensional art will be addressed. Whether your work is traditional or experimental, how one creates is regarded with heightened importance compared to what one creates in this atelier setting. Students may use reference materials such as photographs or take their subject matter directly from nature. Individual attention and guidance will be provided to all.

NEW ! THE ARTIST’S NOTEBOOK, A PERSONAL REFLECTION

Vesselina Traptcheva

19U DRA104: Fridays, Jun 21-Jul 26, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

The artist’s notebook is often the most interesting artifact on their shelf. Sometimes, it’s even more exciting than the finished product! Full of sketches and studies, it reflects the creative brainstorming process, from initial concepts and as the ideas develop and transform. Come and develop your own artist’s notebook! A variety of projects - from observa tional sketches and experiments with visual arts concepts, to the devel opment of a personal narrative - will be included. Use the materials of your choice (pencils, ink, watercolors, pastels, brush markers, gouache) to record your observations and reflections. The notebook will allow you to experiment with new ideas, as well as develop a series of explorations on the same concept.

Sandy Sobel, student

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INTRODUCTION TO SOFT PASTEL

Brian Bailey

19U PAI155: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

6 sessions $195 ($200 after Jun 6)

Material fee $6 Material list: tasoc.org Model 1 session

All levels

Learn the beauty of the vibrant medium of pastel! This class will include demonstrations and individual instruction in the fundamentals of working with pastels. Using pastel as both a fundamental drawing and painting medium as well as an expression of gestural color to traditional drawing methods. Discussion on techniques such as underpainting and blending will help build towards creating balanced color and tonal studies from observational subject matter of still life and the figure. All levels are welcome.

THE BLANK CANVAS

Maud Guilfoyle

19U PAI115: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material fee $6 Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

Join us as we explore the challenge of the blank canvas. We will paint from personal memories, still lifes, and landscapes as we review basics of painting such as composition, drawing, color mixing, light, and shade. Also covered: historic and contemporary artworks, artist journals, and topics such as artist’s block. Still life setups and landscape photo references are provided; demos and one-on-one instruction help you develop your own authentic style. All levels of painting experience are welcome. Acrylics, oils or water-soluble oils.

CREATING A PERSONAL APPROACH Tom Pollock

19U PAI066: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

6 sessions $195 ($200 after Jun 6)

Material list: tasoc.org Model 1 session

Intermediate and advanced Students in this class have the opportunity to communicate and express ideas through the visual language of painting. We explore the basic skills of composition and color relationships using acrylic or oil while honing your painting technique. Students develop their own personal style.

NEW ! FLOWER JOURNALS

Maud Guilfoyle

19U PAI157: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material fee $6 Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

Many 16th century Dutch and Flemish botanical painters created flower journals throughout the year. This allowed them to create paintings of elaborate bouquets of flowers from all seasons, using their journals for reference. During the first five weeks of class, students will draw and paint studies of one or more individual flowers, in preparation of painting an arrangement in the final week. Flowers will be provided each class. Students are invited to bring flowers from their gardens and rambles. Studies will be done with pencil, charcoal, ink, color pencil and/or watercolor. The final painting will be with acrylic or oil on canvas or panel.

FROM REALITY TO ABSTRACT

Margery Theroux

19U PAI150: Wednesdays, Jun 19-Jul 24, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

This class is for all levels and all media! Add a dynamic quality to your paintings with the understanding of abstraction. We will examine composition, color theory, and historical examples. By breaking down the images to the simplest elements, you will start to comprehend how push and pull, plasticity, and color can work for you. Work from the provided still life or from your imagination, sketchbook or a photo (that you’ve taken yourself).

PORTRAITS & MORE

Amy Dudash Robinson

19U PAI137: Wednesdays, Jun 19-Jul 24, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

6 sessions $220 ($225 after Jun 6)

Material list: tasoc.org Model each session

All levels

This class explores the essentials of portraiture, starting with a modified old master technique. Working from a live clothed or costumed model, we will discuss anatomy, proportions, color temperature, values, and other keys to capturing the likeness of a sitter. Each class starts with a warm-up drawing exercise. Artists are coached and guided through each phase of creating a portrait. You may also work from photos or a still life of any subject matter. Individual instruction and critiques are given with attention to personal goals. All skill levels are welcome. Oil or acrylic, but oils are preferred.

Eloise Avery, student

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STUDIO PAINTING & DRAWING

Robert Kogge

19U PAI142:

Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

No class on Jul 4.

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

This class encourages beginners to advanced stu dents to work in any two-dimensional medium or style that best suits their personal vision. Here, how one creates is more important than what one creates. Learn to consider and balance the many elements involved in creating a compelling image.

Participants may work from photographs, other reference images or direct observation. Individual instruction and guidance are provided.

ANYONE CAN PAINT

Amanda Wilson

19U PAI133: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

No class on Jul 4.

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material fee $5 Material list: tasoc.org

Beginner and Intermediate

Find and enable your inner artist. Learn to see like an artist and gain the painting skills you’ve always wanted. Topics covered include line, shape, color, and composition. We will be working from still life and reference images. Enjoy the process of painting and learn to quiet the critic within. With practice, anyone can learn to paint! Oil or acrylic.

NEW ! THE NARRATIVE STILL LIFE

Vesselina Traptcheva

19U PAI158: Fridays, Jun 21-Jul 26, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

Still lifes do much more than just entice us with the beauty of a flower or an object: they are harmonious images that tell a story.

Artists have used the still life for centuries, not only to practice rendering volumes and imitating textures, but also to explore profound issues of humanity. From the transience of life captured in the symbolic vanitas of the Baroque period to the Modernist rebellion against social norms, the still life captivates our imaginations. How will you tell your story: through expressive interpretation, visual puns, or close observation? With acrylics, oil paint, or collage? It all depends on your personality and preferred mode of expression.

PAINTING FROM START TO FINISH Margery Theroux

19U PAI149: Saturdays, Jun 22-Jul 27, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 6)

Material list: tasoc.org Model 2 sessions

All levels

Hone your painting skills or start from the very beginning. This class allows creative experimentation with materials, techniques, and a variety of subject matter: still life, portraits, life model, and photos. As you journey through learning and practicing the craft, your individual style will emerge. Learn color mixing, composition, and how to get the most out of each stroke of paint on your canvas. Oil or acrylic.

CONNECTING WITH THE SPIRIT OF WATERCOLOR

Maureen Gass-Brown

19U WAT100: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material fee $6 Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

Discover your unique creative voice and point of view through the exciting and spontaneous medium of watercolor. Many basics, including composition, color, value, shape, and drawing skills, will be addressed. Through engagement in the painting process, one-on-one feedback, and a helpful critique at the end of each session, you will start to strengthen your ability to trust your innate creative spirit and boldly follow its lead!

EXPRESSIVE WATERCOLOR

Tom Pollock

19U WAT047: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

In this class we focus on the simplicity and spontaneity distinctive to watercolor. Learn techniques of light and shadow with cool or warm, bright or dark tones while also exploring composition and values. Both realistic and abstract approaches are covered as we learn to express our feelings with this graceful and fluent medium. Individual attention helps you create the watercolors you want.

WATERCOLOR: BASIC SKILLS

Marilyn Rose

19U WAT103: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material fee $35 Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

Have you wanted to try watercolor, but don’t know where to begin? Need a review of basic drawing techniques so you can create better paintings? Been doing watercolors, but feel like you need some skills you never learned? This is the course for you. Learn how to observe and draw specifically for watercolor painting. Drawing what you see rather than what you know, understanding basic perspective and the relationship between objects, simplification, composition, editing, and simple contour drawing will help you hone your drawing skills so you can build on them to create watercolor paintings from observation. Each class introduces a different building block of watercolor. Working with a very specific palette (8 colors selected by the instructor) we will explore mixing, creating values, laying down washes, ratios of water and pig ment, and positive and negative shapes. Emphasis will be on learning and practicing skills rather than creating finished paintings.

WATERCOLOR: PLEIN AIR

Marilyn Rose

19U WAT099: Wednesdays, Jun 19-Jul 24, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material fee $5 Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

This is a perfect class for those with drawing and watercolor experience who want to try their hand at plein air, as well as those familiar with working outside who want to improve their technique. We will focus on the entire process of painting outside, from choosing a location and exploring compositions to executing a finished watercolor on site. You’ll learn to utilize a minimal set up - you can paint in your lap as you sit on a chair, or even the ground - but you’ll also be introduced to plein air easels, umbrellas, and other accessories if you wish to learn about more professional equipment. Locations will be within walking distance of TASOC; in case of inclement weather, we may work in the school.

JOY OF WATERCOLOR

Marilyn Rose

19U WAT092: Wednesdays, Jun 19-Jul 24, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 6)

Material fee $5 Material list: tasoc.org Model 2 sessions

All levels

Discover a fresh, loose approach to watercolor. Learn to work with, not against, the medium to create dynamic paintings which seem to paint themselves. Emphasis will be on color mixing, shape making, and loose brushwork as a common approach to all kinds of subject matter, including still life, portraits, and figures. Classes include demonstrations and brief critiques, leaving plenty of time for you to apply the principles learned to your own paintings. Students enrolling in this class should have previous drawing experience.

EXPLORING WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES

Tenn Lu

19U WAT101: Fridays, Jun 21-Jul 26, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

Looking for fresh ways to create a better painting? This is a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills or take your watercolor abilities to the next level. The first class will begin with basics; more advanced and unconventional techniques will be introduced gradually in each new class. Individual attention and step-by step demonstrations will be provided. Watercolor experience is helpful.

NEW ! EAST MEETS WEST - CHINESE BRUSH AND WATERCOLOR PAINTING

Jane Chang & Tenn Lu

19U WAT105: Saturdays, Jun 22-Jul 27, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material fee $6

All levels

The first three classes will be an introduction to Chinese Brush Painting by Jane Chang. Beginners will learn to paint the “Four Gentlemen” - bamboo, plum blossom, wild orchard, and chrysanthemum – which represents the four seasons. More experienced students will explore traditional flowers, birds, and landscapes, and special techniques such as milk and salt, splash ink, and painting without brushes, all while focusing on their individual development. The last 3 classes will be led by Tenn Lu, and will focus on composition, creatives, colors, and values. You will apply your Chinese painting skill on watercolor paper, and step-by-step demonstrations and individual attention will be provided.

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EXPLORATIONS IN PRINTMAKING

Andrea Epstein

19U PRI082: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

No class on Jul 4.

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material fee $20 Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: THE BASICS

Ray Turkin

19U PHO044: Thursdays, Jul 11-Aug 1, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

No class on Jul 4.

4 sessions $125 ($130 after Jun 6)

Beginner

Whether you take pictures on vacation or photograph your family and friends at home, this course will improve your skills and help make you a better photographer. It is applicable to users of point-and-shoot as well as DSLR and mirrorless cameras, and will teach you the basics of digital photography. We will discuss the fundamentals of camera operation, and the concepts of exposure, depth of field, composition, and lighting to help you create more beautiful images. Participants will be given the opportunity to put what they learn into practice by photographing during the classroom sessions and through homework assignments. Please bring your digital camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or advanced point-and-shoot), lenses, camera battery, memory card and user’s manual to class. optional: tripod, cable release and extra batteries.

This class will introduce students to a variety of relief printing techniques such as linoleum blocks and collagraphs, as well as monoprints and monotypes, and how to combine these methods to create beautiful, mixed-media prints. There will be an emphasis on process and experimentation. Demonstrations will include proper use of tools and the printing press, as well as methods for printing by hand. This is a great opportunity to explore the medium of printmaking and create beautiful prints, while having fun and developing new skills.

NEEDLE FELTING

Christine Hsiao

19U FAB055: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

No class on Jul 4.

6 sessions $190 ($195 after Jun 6)

Material fee $15

All levels

Needle felting is a process which uses a barbed needle to interlock wool fibers to form a more condensed material. Students in this class will learn how to construct soft and colorful 2-D and 3-D felted woolly animals and figures. These needle felted objects are excellent for various purposes such as personalized gifts, fun decorations, holiday ornaments, or unique, customized souvenirs.

GLOWING GLASS: FLAMEWORKED BEADS

Stephanie Maddalena

19U GLA005A: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

No class on Jul 4.

19U GLA005B: Fridays, Jun 21-Jul 26, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

19U GLA005C: Fridays, Jun 21-Jul 26, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

6 sessions $205 ($210 after Jun 6)

Material fee $40 Additional materials available for purchase

All levels

Take a rod of cold glass, turn it in the flame of a torch, and learn to manipulate it into extraordinarily beautiful flameworked beads, both decorative and practical. Glass beads have incredible depth and can be embedded with flowers and patterns or worked into intricate floral shapes and sculptures. Both beginners and the experienced will have fun learning the latest techniques. If you are new to this art form, beware...it can be quite addictive!

Stephanie Maddalena, faculty

Jewelry/Metalsmithing

METALS, ETC.

Susan Kasson Sloan

19U JEL073: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 6)

Material fee payable to instructor

All levels

Learn how to turn a flat sheet of metal into a personal, wearable object. Saw, file, sand, solder and texture the metal to make pendants, brooches, rings, and more! Combine gems and found objects with the metals we use in the studio to make unique pieces of jewelry.

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY JEWELRY

Susan Kasson Sloan

19U JEL071: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 6)

Material fee payable to instructor Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

Precious metal clay (PMC) is a clay made up of pure silver particles, a nontoxic organic binder and water. It can be worked with your fingers or with simple tools. In this class you will learn how to form PMC into items that fire in a kiln for thirty minutes and emerge as wearable jewelry objects. Instruction will include how to texture, form and finish your pieces. PMC will be available for purchase in class; the price fluctuates depending on market price. To give you an idea of the cost, during our Winter 2019 semester, PMC was approximately $52 per 25g package.

JEWELRY MAKING

Karen Pekelney

19U JEL066A: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

19U JEL066B: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

No class on Jul 4.

19U JEL066C: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

No class on Jul 4.

6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 6)

Material fee payable to instructor at first class Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

Explore the art of creating handmade metal jewelry and small objects. You will learn to cut, form, connect, and embellish metal using a wide range of metalworking tools and techniques. This class covers soldering, sawing, filing, riveting, polishing, bezel setting, roller printing and much more. Learn the basics or add to your skills and develop your own designs. Everyone can expand their creative horizons!

NEW ! MARRIAGE OF METAL PENDANTS OR EARRINGS

Elizabeth Tokoly

19U JEL085: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 6)

Material list: tasoc.org

Intermediate

“Marriage of metals” is a term used to describe the process of creating varied looks and textures by soldering different types of metals together as one. In this class, we will create a linear marriage of metal pattern using copper and silver sheet or nickel silver and silver sheet in 18g. Come learn how to diversify your technique and create unique pieces through the marriage of metals!

Elizabeth Tokoly, faculty

Susan Sloan, faculty

Karen Pekelney working with a student.

EXPLORATIONS IN JEWELRY TECHNIQUES & DESIGN

Elizabeth Tokoly

19U JEL084: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 6)

Material fee payable to instructor Material list: tasoc.org

Intermediate and advanced

Advanced beginner and intermediate students will move through a series of core projects to build a foundation, including: step bezel setting, cold connection (rivets and jump rings), texturing, soldering (chain with toggle clasp), chain samples, file rings (bamboo and facet), appliqué jewelry, hollow forms, easy prongs, and tube settings. Findings (parts used to complete a piece of jewelry) will be covered throughout the class. Projects will take a series of sessions to complete, varying based on design and technique. Upon completion, a curriculum specific to your design style/technical direction will be created. Advanced students may work on individual projects with guidance from the instructor. Learn the technical and problem-solving skills necessary to create your own jewelry designs from drawings to finished pieces.

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY

Jennifer Bourne

19U JEL083: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

No class on Jul 9.

5 sessions $170 ($175 after Jun 6)

Material fee payable to instructor Material list: tasoc.org

All levels

Discover the wonderful world of Precious Metal Clay! If you can use a roller, cookie cutter, and stamps, you can design beautiful jewelry. PMC is a fine silver clay (.999% pure silver) that you sculpt to form one-of-a-kind pendants, earrings, rings, or anything you can imagine! Once your clay is dried, it is fired in a kiln and you are left with a beautiful, fine, silver heirloom. In addition to jewelry design, you will learn mold making, stone setting in PMC, and patina methods to create interesting effects. PMC will be available for purchase in class; the price fluctuates depending on market price. To give you an idea of the cost, during our Winter 2019 semester, PMC was approximately $52 per 25g package.

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Karen Pekelney, faculty

NEW !

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS! – METALSMITHING Naho Kambayashi

19U JEL086: Wednesdays, Jun 19-Jul 24, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM

6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 6)

Material fee payable to instructor

Beginner

If you have ever wanted to make your own unique and beautiful jewelry, but did not know where to start, then this class is perfect for you! This class will introduce you to the basic skills in jewelry making through a variety of simple projects. Learn how to design, use tools, saw, form, solder, and polish. Students are encouraged to be inquisitive while exploring and experimenting with different materials.

MENTOR PROGRAM

19U MEN131: Total 3 hours - to be arranged with faculty $180 No senior discount or membership fee

All levels

Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor towards a personal goal or specific accomplishment. Includes: periodic meetings to review and critique work, evaluations of progress, and recommendations for future study.

Jennifer Bourne, faculty

BLAST OF ART! for KIDS

BLAST! DYNAMITE SCULPTURE

Celia Nobleman

Monday through Friday, August 5-9 $155 ($160 after Jun 6)

19U BLAST02A 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM 6-8 years

19U BLAST02B 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM 7-10 years

19U BLAST02C 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM 8-11 years Dynamite Sculpture is a class where students roll up their sleeves and have freedom to explore working with their hands. Learn about three-dimensional art as we use a variety of materials, including recycled and found objects, to create fun projects such as paper mache relief sculpture, wood assemblage, wire mobile, plastic stabile, and cardboard construction. Some art history is discussed and used to familiarize students with current 3-D artists.

BLAST! CERAMICS!

Sarah Smith

Monday through Friday, August 5-9 $155 ($160 after Jun 6)

19U BLAST21A 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM 9-12 years

19U BLAST21B 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM 6-8 years

19U BLAST21C 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM 7-10 years

Experiment with a variety of hand building and sculpting techniques and experience the pottery wheel! Create functional and sculptural pottery such as mugs, bowls, masks, animals, and tiny cottages. Materials include self-hardening clay, polymer clay, Plasticine clay, and acrylic paint. We’ll also learn about clay art history since prehistoric times.

BLAST! DRAWING & CARTOONING: COMIC CON! John Mungiello

Monday through Friday, August 5-9 $155 ($160 after Jun 6)

19U BLAST28A 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM 6-8 years

19U BLAST28B 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM 7-10 years

19U BLAST28C 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM 9-12 years

Students in this class will learn basic drawing and storytelling skills that will help them create comic art. Learn to draw figures, tell stories and create your own world on paper! For some projects, the instructor will dress in superhero costume to help illustrate gesture drawing. On the last day, students will participate in a mini Comic Con and trade copies of their work. The goal of the class is to give students a safe and fun environment to learn and express themselves through comic art.

NEW ! BLAST! NEEDLE FELTING: ANIMALS Christine Hsiao

Monday through Friday, August 5-9 $155 ($160 after Jun 6)

19U BLAST32A 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM 7-10 years

19U BLAST32B 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM 9-12 years

19U BLAST32C 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM 8-11 years

If you love cuddly critters, join us to create your own adorable woolly pets! In this class, the instructor will guide students step-by-step to learn how to take natural sheep’s wool and bring it to life! Students will explore their creativity and develop hand-eye coordination while creating soft and colorful felted woolly animals like dogs, bunnies, and pigs! Come explore the world of needle felting!

BLAST! SUPER STRUCTURES

Khader Humied

Monday through Friday, August 12-16 $155 ($160 after Jun 6)

19U BLAST27A 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM 7-10 years

19U BLAST27B 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM 8-11 years

19U BLAST27C 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM 9-12 years

Students will discover and explore the diverse world of architectural design through hands-on activities, including model building and drawing. Projects will enable students to build sophisticated geometric shapes and structures. Take your unique ideas and learn how to make them a reality while learning concrete technical skills including sketching plans and drawing to scale. Design your dream spaces and decorate them with your own invented styles! Repeat students will have the opportunity to expand upon the foundations learned in previous sessions.

NEW ! BLAST! BOOKMAKING

Donna Dolby

Monday through Friday, August 12-16 $155 ($160 after Jun 6)

19U BLAST34A 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM 9-12 years

19U BLAST34B 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM 6-8 years

19U BLAST34C 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM 7-10 years

Create a memorable work of art in book form! Students will learn papermaking and marbling, and their original papers will be used in their finished books. Each day, students will build a page and a skill until their book is complete! Using paint, pastel, collage, and pencil, students will explore with their imagination, learning all about color and texture to create their own exciting autobiographical storybook!

NEW ! BLAST! STEEPED IN PAINT

John Mungiello

Monday through Friday, August 12-16 $155 ($160 after Jun 6)

19U BLAST35A 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM 6-8 years

19U BLAST35B 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM 9-12 years

19U BLAST35C 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM 8-11 years

Take a plunge into the world of painting! This class will allow students to explore, invent, play, and create! Learn a variety of painting skills and new ideas, infused with your own interests and passions!

BLAST! FUN WITH CLAY!

Samantha Stankiewicz

Monday through Friday, August 12-16 $155 ($160 after Jun 6)

19U BLAST36A 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM 6-8 years

19U BLAST36B 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM 7-10 years

19U BLAST36C 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM 9-12 years

Using air dry clay and sculpey clay, students will have a great time discovering and learning a variety of techniques, including coil, slab, carving, and pinching. Explore textures and paint surfaces to create cool clay food, and many other fun and inventive creations!

Young Ar tists Progr am

Our children’s program is designed to encourage creativity. Emphasis on process rather than product creates an environment of free inquiry and exploration. Most importantly, positive acceptance of each child’s artistry builds confidence and enhances self-worth.

SECURITY RULES REQUIRE THAT YOU COME INTO THE SCHOOL TO DROP OFF AND PICK UP YOUR CHILD.

DRAWING, PAINTING & PASTELS

Donna Dolby

19U CHI207: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM

6 sessions $125 ($130 after Jun 6)

Material fee $20

5-6 years

Calling all creative young artists! Make vibrant, colorful works of art showcasing your skills in watercolor and other paint, as well as pencil, ink, and pastel. We will explore famous artists’ techniques and create amazing works of art just like the Masters. You will learn to draw and paint, but be ready to have a ton of fun!

WE ARE AMERICAN ARTISTS!

Karen Elder

19U CHI227: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM

6 sessions $125 ($130 after Jun 6)

Material fee $20

7-8 years

This course explores the styles and techniques of some of our country’s greatest artists, from colonial times to the present day. Students will learn about composition, color, and form while working in two- and three-dimen sions using a variety of materials. Students will be learn ing a little about each artist’s life and how the time and place influenced their art. Projects will be inspired by wonderful artists such as Edward Hicks, Charles Demuth, Louise Nevelson, Robert Indiana, Alexander Calder, Andy Warhol, and Georgia O’Keeffe.

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP

Lisa Vettoso

19U CHI231: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM 6 sessions $125 ($130 after Jun 6) Material fee $5 9-11 years

This class will introduce students to the fundamentals of musical theatre: acting, singing, and dancing. Lessons will focus on improvisation, character development, and performance techniques –all while having FUN! The class will culminate in an informal performance for parents and families.

NEW ! EXPERIMENTING WITH CLAY

Sarah Smith

19U CHI235: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM

6 sessions $130 ($135 after Jun 6) Material fee $25 9-11 years

This class is all about experimenting with clay and hand building! Students will build their skills, beginning with clay preparation and progressing to learning forming methods both on and off the wheel. Each week, we’ll explore new methods for making unique functional and sculptural work. This fun class will take both new and experienced students through some of the endless creative possibilities of working in clay!

SUMMER FUN: SCULPT & PAINT

Kathy Eisler

19U CHI141:

Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM

6 sessions $125 ($130 after Jun 6)

Material fee $20

7-8 years

Learn how to sculpt and paint mermaids, sea monsters, giant ice cream cones, bugs and ocean creatures. In this exciting class, we will combine the excitement of summer with a variety of different art techniques to create sensational seasonal art. Make artwork based on your favorite summer memories and adventures - or create pieces from your wildest imagination!

DRAWING ESSENTIALS

Donna Dolby

19U CHI198: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM

6 sessions $125 ($130 after Jun 6)

Material fee $20

9-11 years

How much can an artist get out of a pencil? This course is for young artists who love to draw. The basic skills of line drawing, form, shading, perspective and composition will be taught. We will be working with these elements towards finished pencil pieces. General instruction will be given to the class and then individual attention will address each student’s specific needs.

NEEDLE FELTING FOR CHILDREN Christine Hsiao

19U CHI215: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM

6 sessions $125 ($130 after Jun 6)

Material fee $20 7-8 years

Needle felting is a process which uses special tools to interlock wool fibers to form a more condensed material. No sewing, knitting, or gluing! Children will learn step-by-step techniques that take natural sheep’s wool and bring it to life! This class is designed for children to explore their creativity and develop hand-eye coordination while they create 2-D and 3-D soft and colorful felted woolly animals like bunnies, owls, penguins, dogs, and much more!

NEW ! THROWING MUD! Sarah Smith

19U CHI236: Tuesdays, Jun 18-Jul 23, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM

6 sessions $130 ($135 after Jun 6)

Material fee $25 10-13 years

Let’s throw around some mud! This course is for students interested in learning to use the pottery wheel and forming techniques for functional pots. Build your skills on the wheel hands on by learning to center, make cylinders, bowls, mugs and more! This fun class will take new and experienced students on messy adventures and help them develop a deep love for ceramics and the arts.

DRAW & PAINT LANDSCAPES

Karen Elder

19U CHI204: Wednesdays, Jun 19-Jul 24, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM

6 sessions $125 ($130 after Jun 6) Material fee $20 5-6 years

Where have you been, and where would you like to go? Children in this class will draw and paint scenes from the city, country, ocean, sky, and outer space. We can create with pencils, markers, oil pastels, watercolors, and tempera paints. Inspiration may come from studying works by artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Georgia O’Keefe, and Grant Wood.

COMIC BOOK HEROES & VILLAINS

Peter Scanlan

19U CHI214: Wednesdays, Jun 19-Jul 24, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM

6 sessions $125 ($130 after Jun 6)

Material fee $20 10-13 years

The depiction of mythic beings, gods, and monsters is one of the oldest traditions in art, dating back to man’s first Stone Age cave drawings. Students will learn to break the human (or inhuman) figure down to its simplest form and then reconfigure it to create drawings of fantastical beings that spring partly from the real world and partly from the student’s imagination. Using the same techniques, students will draw machines, robots, architecture, and anything else they can think of to breathe life into their artwork.

CREATIVE CLAY

Donna Dolby

19U CHI232: Wednesdays, Jun 19-Jul 24, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM

6 sessions $130 ($135 after Jun 6)

Material fee $25 7-8 years

Get creative with clay! This class will introduce your young artist to hand building, allowing them to experience techniques such coil, slab, and pinch pots. Students will use their new skills to a create fun figures in clay and other projects.

PAINTING EXPERIENCE

Marcia Oakes

19U CHI033: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM

No class on Jul 4.

6 sessions $125 ($130 after Jun 6)

Material fee $20

5-6 years

Catch a rainbow and melt it apartthen find new ways to put it back together again! This class plays with color using tempera, watercolor, crayons, pastels, and markers. Collages and paintings are some of the projects your child will bring home. This course is designed to help children manipulate color in various media to express themselves creatively.

DESIGN AND FASHION Kathy Eisler

19U CHI192: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM

No class on Jul 4.

6 sessions $125 ($130 after Jun 6) Material fee $20 9-11 years

Calling all girls and boys with an interest in fashion, illustration and design! Exercise your imagination as we create pillows, hats, shirts and more. Draw fashion illustrations and superhero costumes like professional designers. We will also learn about textiles, embroidery and simple sewing.

AMAZING ANIMALS

Karen Elder

19U CHI203: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM

No class on Jul 4.

6 sessions $125 ($130 after Jun 6) Material fee $20

7-8 years

This drawing and painting course will focus on animals, both wild and domestic. Children will be introduced to David Hockney’s wonderful pet portraits and George Rodrigue’s ghostly ’Blue Dog’ paintings. Students will enhance their drawing skills by learning to see animals as groups of connecting, simple shapes. They will learn how to manipulate various paints and mix their own colors.

DRAW & PAINT LIKE THE MASTERS

John Mungiello

19U CHI223: Saturdays, Jun 22-Jul 27, 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM

No class on Jun 29.

5 sessions $135 ($140 after Jun 6)

Material fee $20 10-13 years

Explore drawing and painting fundamentals and learn to make them work together like the great masters of western art. See how Rembrandt used light to create his famous paintings, how Van Gogh used color and thick paint to create wonders of neo-impressionistic art, and how Da Vinci used glazing to create brilliant works. By learning how to interpret classical techniques, students will use critical thinking to train their eyes into seeing past the surface of a picture, while at the same time building their creativity and developing a personal visual language in drawing media and acrylic paint.

Art for Teens

WHO ARE YOU? PORTRAITURE TECHNIQUES AND PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

John Mungiello

19U TEE087: Mondays, Jun 17-Jul 22, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

6 sessions $160 ($165 after Jun 6)

Material fee $20

13-17 years

Portraits encapsulate a moment and a life in time. This class will teach you how to draw the face in different ways and mediums, and also how to look deeper, see clearer, and think about what a portrait can say and do. Portraiture is a visual language that expresses our hopes, dreams and experiences. Students can focus on fine art, illustration, and comics. During this class, you can also build a portraiture portfolio for art school and AP art classes.

DRAWING & PAINTING STUDIO

Donna Dolby

19U TEE084: Wednesdays, Jun 26-Jul 24, 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM

5 sessions $160 ($165 after Jun 6)

Material fee $20

12-15 years

Whether you want to build your portfolio for high school or college, strengthen your basic drawing skills, or just have fun making art, this class is for you! We will experiment with various media such as charcoal, oil and chalk pastel, ink, acrylic paint and watercolor. This course is a great starting point for beginners as well as a valuable resource for those looking to study art in the future.

DIGGING IN CLAY

Karen Snyder-Kadish

19U TEE076: Thursdays, Jun 20-Aug 1, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

No class on Jul 4.

6 sessions $160 ($165 after Jun 6) Material fee $40 12-15 years

This course will cover coil, slab, and pinch construction techniques, as well as throwing on the wheel. Projects will include a self portrait, a slab-constructed box, and relics that might represent their lives if found by a future archaeologist. All assignments are designed to develop each student’s practical problem-solving skills and capacity for critical and creative thinking.

Art for Families

NEW ! BOOKMAKING WITH FAMILIES

Donna Dolby

19U FAM022: Saturdays, Jun 22-Jul 27, 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM

No class on Jul 6.

5 sessions $75 ($80 after Jun 6)

Price is per person Material fees included in tuition

Membership not required No senior discount

4 years and up

In this unique class, families will come together and create a memorable work of art in book form. Families will also learn the art of papermaking, and your original papers will be used in your finished books. Create your special work of art using paint, pastels, collage, and pencil. This is a great way to spend time together and to foster early creative skills in your child, while having a lot of fun!

Art for Children with Special Needs

ART EXPLORATION: FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

John Mungiello

19U CHI230: Saturdays, Jul 6-Jul 27, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

4 sessions $125 ($130 after Jun 6)

Material fee $15

5-18 years

Learn the many facets of art by engaging in a hands-on, active community that focuses on using and building on our strengths. In this class, students will be introduced to multiple art mediums, artists, and ideas. Individual students will move at their own pace, engaging in a meaningful and fun art experiences including drawing, painting, creating comics, using mixed media, and much more. Each student will get quality and attentive time spent with the teacher and aides. This class is for all students with disabilities.

Richard Aerni

A full time potter since 1979. Online: richardaerni.com.

Brian Bailey

BFA, University of the Arts; studied at NY Academy of Art, Art Students League. Gallery in Washington D.C. Online: brianbaileyartist.com.

Ruth Borgenicht

MFA, Montclair Unv; BA, Rutgers Univ. Online: ruthborgenicht.com.

Jennifer Bourne

Studied: CUNY Hunter, Fashion Institute of Technology, TASOC, and Rockland Center for the Arts. Online: instagram.com/tesoribyjb.

Jane Chang

MBA, Long Island Univ. Studied with Madame Aixinjueluo Hinyi, descendant of the imperial Qing Dynasty, China.

Dorothy Cochran

MFA, Columbia Univ. Online: dorothycochran.com.

Marilyn Dale BA, Hofstra Univ. Also studied: TASOC, Brookfield Craft Center, 92nd St Y, Rockland Center for the Arts. Online: marilynbdale.com.

Robert Dancik MA, Northern Illinois Univ. (NIU); BFA, Adelphi Univ. Online: fauxbone.com.

Donna Dolby

MFA, Canterbury Christ Church Univ., England; BA, Montclair State Univ. Add’l studies: NJ City Univ. Online: www.donnamarieart.com.

Ellen Eagle

BFA, California College of Art in Drawing, with Distinction. Studied at The Art Students League of NY Online: elleneagleportraits.com.

Kathy Eisler BA, Rutgers Univ. Studied: School of Visual Arts; TASOC. Online: kathyeislerart.com.

Karen Elder BS, Iowa State Univ. Also studied: Ramapo & Bergen Community colleges, TASOC, Art Center of Northern NJ.

Andrea Epstein

MFA Yale University School of Art, BFA Rhode Island School of Design in Painting. Online: andreaepstein.com.

Harriet Finck

MArch, Harvard Univ.; BA, Barnard College. Online: harrietfinck.com.

Lisa B. Forman

MA, New York University, BA Boston University.

Maureen Gass-Brown

BFA, Mass. College of Art & Design. Garden State Watercolor Society. Online: gassbrownwatercolors.com.

Maud Guilfoyle

BFA, Syracuse Univ. Studied: Art Students League, NY Studio School, Spring Studio, New School. Online: maudguilfoyle.com.

Christine (Yuhuei) Hsiao

MA, NY Inst. of Technology. Online: woollypets.com.

Khader Humied

Studied: City College of NY. Online: wizlab.org.

Naho Kambayashi

BA, Sophia Univ. Tokyo Japan. Online: facebook.com/mudandgems

John Mungiello

Maud Guilfoyle

Sandra Kehoe

BS, NJ Institute of Technology. Studied at John C. Campbell Folk School. Online: www.sandra-kehoe.squarespace.com.

Robert Kogge

Studied: Parsons. Online: artslant.com/global/artists/ show/127301-robert-kogge.

Vicki Lederman

MFA, Antioch University. Bezalel Academy of Art & Design, Jerusalem.

Tenn Lu

Award-winning art student prior to teaching.

Stephanie Maddalena

BA, St. Thomas Aquinas College.

John Mungiello

MA, Montclair State Univ.; BFA, School of Visual Arts. Online: instagram.com/jmungiello & johnmungiello.bigcartel.com.

Michal Niv

MFA, San Jose State Univ.; BDes, Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design, Israel. Online: michalniv.com.

Celia Nobleman

MA, NJ City Univ. Also studied: Ramapo College.

Marcia Oakes

BA, St. Thomas Aquinas College. Also studied: Univ. of the Arts. Online: marciaoakes.com.

Karen Pekelney

MA, Univ. of Iowa; BFA, Syracuse Univ. Also studied: Fashion Inst. of Technology.

Shuli Pilo

MA, College of New Rochelle. RYT: Registered Yoga Teacher. Online: teapothology.com.

Thomas Pollock BFA, Pratt Inst.

Amy Dudash Robinson

BFA, College for Creative Studies. Online: amydudashrobinson.com.

Marilyn Rose

BFA, Washington Univ. Online: marilynroseart.com.

Daniel Russo

BSM, Tulane Univ. Online: russoceramics.com and etsy.com/shop/RussoCeramics.

Peter Scanlan Graduate, School of Visual Arts. Online: scanlanart.com.

Barbara Sherry

BA, Boston College. Also studied: TASOC, including 12 years with Mikhail Zakin, School of Visual Arts, Peter’s Valley, and Haystack Mountain School of Craft.

Susan Kasson Sloan Studied: CUNY, Parsons, Art Students League. Online: susankassonsloan.com.

Sarah Smith

BFA, Hartford Art School, Post Baccalaureate UMass Dartmouth. Also studied at Peters Valley School of Craft.

Karen Snyder-Kadish Studied: California College of Arts & Crafts, Parsons, TASOC.

Samantha Stankiewicz

MFA, City College; BFA, Pratt Inst. Online: wecreatemurals.com.

George Taylor

MFA, Mason Gross School of the Arts. Online: georgetaylor.studio.

Margery Theroux

MFA, Vermont College of Fine Arts. BA, New York Univ. Also studied: Montserrat College of Art, NY Studio School, privately with Sam Feinstein. Online: margerytheroux.com.

Elizabeth Tokoly

MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art, University of the Arts. Online: eatmetal.org.

Vesselina Traptcheva

MFA, Parsons; BFA, Savannah College of Art & Design. Also studied: Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture, Nat’l Academy of Art Sofia, Bulgarian Nat’l HS for Fine Arts. Online: vesselinatraptcheva.com.

Ray Turkin BEE, City College of NY.

Lisa Beth Vettoso

BA, Villanova University. MA, New York University.

Amanda Wilson

BFA, School of Visual Arts; MA, Manhattanville College. Online: amandawilsonart.weebly.com.

Karen Pekelney

WEEKLY CL ASS SCHEDULE* -

MONDAY

CER214/Dale Wheel of Fortune p.9

JEL073/Sloan Metals, Etc. p.16

PAI155/Bailey Intro to Soft Pastel p.12

CER248/Borgenicht Terracotta Planters p.9 JEL085/Tokoly Marriage of Metals p.16 PAI066/Pollock Paint: Personal Approach p.12 WAT100/Gass-Brown The Spirit of Watercolor p.13

CER Studio/monitor Ceramic Studio Time p.8 JEL086/Kambayashi Beginner Metalsmithing p.17 PAI150/Theroux From Reality to Abstract p.12 WAT099/Rose Watercolor: Plein Air p.14

CUL133A/Pilo Yoga p.6 CER305/Snyder-Kadish Getting Muddy p.10 DRA092/Kogge Colored Pencil & Ink Wash p.11 JEL066B/Pekelney Jewelry Making p.16 PHO044/Turkin Digital Photography Basics p.15

ADULT

CER289A/Dale Perfecting Techniques p.9

JEL071/Sloan PMC Jewelry p.16 PAI115/Guilfoyle The Blank Canvas p.12

ADULT

CHILD CHI207/Dolby

Draw, Paint, Pastels (5-6) p.20

CHI227/Elder American Artists! (7-8) p.20

CHI231/Vettoso Musical Theatre (9-11) p.20

CHI235/Smith Experiment w/ Clay (9-11) p.20

CER319/Russo Kurinuki Techniques p.9 JEL084/Tokoly Jewelry Techniques p.17 PAI157/Guilfoyle Flower Journals p.12 WAT047/Pollock Expressive Watercolor p.13 CHILD CHI141/Eisler Sculpt & Paint (7-8) p.21 CHI198/Dolby Drawing Essentials (9-11) p.21 CHI215/Hsiao Needle Felting (7-8) p.21 CHI236/Smith Throwing Mud! (10-13) p.21

ADULT

CER317/Sherry Mold Making/Slip Casting p.9 DRA095B/Theroux Drawing Basics p.11 TEE084/Dolby Teens: Draw/Paint (12-15) p.23 WAT092/Rose Joy of Watercolor p.14 CHILD CHI204/Elder Draw/Paint Landscape (5-6) p.21 CHI214/Scanlan Comic Book Heroes (10-13) p.22 CHI232/Dolby Creative Clay (7-8) p.22

ADULT

CER322/Eisler Figure in Ceramic Sculpture p.10 FAB055/Hsiao Needle Felting p.15 JEL066C/Pekelney Jewelry Making p.16 PAI142/Kogge Studio Painting & Drawing p.13 CHILD CHI033/Oakes Painting Experience (5-6) p.22 CHI192/Eisler Design and Fashion (9-11) p.22 CHI203/Elder Amazing Animals (7-8) p.22

CER Studio/monitor

Ceramic Studio Time p.8

DRA095A/Theroux Drawing Basics p.11

JEL066A/Pekelney Jewelry Making p.16

TEE087/Mungiello Teens: Portfolio (13-17) p.23

CER320/Snyder-Kadish Mugs, Mugs, Mugs p.9 DRA103/Bailey Figure Drawing p.11 JEL083/Bourne Precious Metal Clay p.17 WAT103/Rose Watercolor: Basic Skills p.14

CER321/Kambayashi Ceramic Jewelry p.10 DRA099/Theroux Drawing: Beyond Basics p.11 PAI137/Robinson Portraits & More p.12

CUL133B/Pilo Yoga p.6 GLA005A/Maddalena Glowing Glass p.15 PAI133/Wilson Anyone Can Paint p.13 PRI082/Epstein Explorations: Printmaking p.15 TEE076/Snyder-Kadish Teens: Dig in Clay (12-15) p.23

CER323/Russo

Clay: Wildest Dreams p.10

DRA104/Traptcheva

The Artist Notebook p.11

GLA005B/Maddalena Glowing Glass p.15

CER Studio/monitor

Ceramic Studio Time p.8 DRA026/monitor

Open Studio Life Drawing p.11 WAT105/Chang & Lu Chinese Brush/Watercolor p.14 FAM022/Dolby Families: Bookmaking (4+) p.23 CHI230/Mungiello

Art Exp: Special Needs (5-18) p.23

Neil Simon’s

ADULT

CER324/Taylor

Find Your Center: Clay p.10

GLA005C/Maddalena Glowing Glass p.15

PAI158/Traptcheva Narrative Still Life p.13 WAT101/Lu Watercolor Techniques p.14

ADULT

CER Studio/monitor

Ceramic Studio Time p.8 CHI223/Mungiello

Draw/Paint: Masters (10-13) p.22 PAI149/Theroux

Painting: Start to Finish p.13

SUNDAY

CER289B/Dale Perfecting Techniques p.9 CER282/Dale On the Wheel p.8

Save the Date!

A Night at the Theater

Thursday, May 30,

On Thursday, May 30, Bergen County Players will put on a special performance of Rumors by Neil Simon for friends of The Art School! The evening will include a pre-show wine & cheese reception, and all proceeds benefit The Art School’s programming!

Visit our website for more information and tickets! www.tasoc.org

CER Studio/monitor

Ceramic Studio Time p.8

The Art School at Old Church policies & membership information

POLICIES:

Registration: We accept registration online, by mail, or inperson once registration begins, and also by phone one week later. Adult classes are open to students at least 15 years old.

All students are highly encouraged to register as early as possible to ensure a spot in the class(es) of their choice at the lowest cost.

Membership fee: The non-refundable membership fee is due each year and is valid through December 31. This annual fee, which helps sustain the school, is required to participate in our weekly classes, but is not required for workshops, cultural arts offerings, gallery visits, or special events. The mem bership fee is not prorated. Membership fees are:

Family - $50

Adult - $40 (includes teens enrolled in adult classes)

Young Artist - $20

Payment of fees: Fees are paid in full at the time of registration. Fees are not prorated. Payment scheduling is available; call for information. Please consider helping us keep costs down by paying with a personal check, made payable to The Art School at Old Church.

Returned check fee: A $15 fee is charged for all returned checks.

Transfer fee: There is a $10 fee for transfer between classes.

Material lists and fees: Material lists are available online at tasoc.org. Material fees for classes are listed in the catalog above the course descriptions. For some classes no monetary amount is indicated, as materials can be purchased during class.

Clay information and firing charges: Clay and clay tools, as well as sculpture boards and tools, are available for purchase at the desk. Only Art School clay will be fired. Discounted bulk fir ing charge cards are available at the front desk. See chart on page 6 for all clay and firing fees.

Parking: Parking is available in our lot and on Orchard St. during the day and evening. If parking offsite, feel free to drop off your art materials at the back gate first. There is no Sunday parking in our lot.

Senior citizen discount: A 10% tuition discount is offered upon registration to all students at least 65 years old.

Refunds and credits:

• Students who wish to withdraw from a class or workshop must do so in writing (by mail, email, or in person).

• If written notice is received at least one week prior to the start of the class or workshop, full tuition and material fee charges (minus a $10 processing fee per course) will be refunded or credited to your school account.

• If written notice is received less than one week before the start of the class or workshop, or after it has begun, no refund or credit will be issued. Exceptions require approval from the Executive Director, and requests are to be made in writing accompanied by a doctor's note. If the exception is approved, full or partial tuition and material fees (minus a $25 processing fee per course) will be refunded or credited to your school account.

• If a class or workshop is canceled by the school and we are unable to reschedule the course, all monies will be refunded, including membership (if it was required).

• There are no refunds for membership except as specified above.

• There are no refunds for classes in the event of teacher substitution.

Conduct: The Art School reserves the right to refuse admission or to expel any disruptive student. Cell phone usage is not permitted in studios. Cell phones should be set on silent or vibrate in the studios. Please note: Children may not accompany adults to classes or studio time.

Absences: Student absences are non-refundable. The school is not responsible for make-up classes, although we will provide assistance when possible. Make-up classes may only occur during the same semester with the same instructor.

Inclement weather: For updates on school closings, please call 201-767-7160 and/or check our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds.

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