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High School - Adults
Introduction to Stone Carving
Tuesdays; 6:30-8:30pm; March 9, 16, 23, & 30;
Instructor: Charlotte Darling-Diehl
Members: $120
Non-Members: $135
Learn the techniques of direct carving on soft stone with nationally-known stone carver Charlotte Darling-Diehl. Students will be instructed in carving, finishing and mounting techniques. Tool rental and stone are included in class fee.
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Bead Weaving: Circles
Wednesdays; 6:00-9:00pm; January 20, 27, & February 3;
Instructor: Phylliss Dintenfass
Members:$140
Non-Members: $155
Circles are a primary and useful shape for designing jewelry. Learn off-loom beading techniques from an instructor who teaches at major national bead shows and who has been featured in the leading bead magazines. Weave circles to use as stand-alone earrings or pendants or combine with other beads to make bracelets or necklaces. Circular netting, brick stitch, and herringbone/Ndebele stitches will be included in this three-session workshop, suitable for beaders of every level. Instruction will be individualized to suit each participant. Most supplies are provided; a materials list will be provided at registration.
Phyllis Dintenfass is a long-time and passionate bead artist. She was a finalist in the 2002 Bead Dreams competition and has been published in Bead and Button magazine. Her work has been exhibited and purchased in this country and abroad. Her current interest is in off-loom and seed bead weaving. You can see her beadwork on www.phylart.com.
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Ceramics
Tuesdays; 6:00-9:00pm
January 19, 26, February 2, 9, & 23
(No class February 16)
Instructor: Sue Rolf
Members: $115
Nonmembers: $125
Ceramics class is open to all beginning-level students. The pottery wheel is used to learn throwing techniques as well as hand-built pieces. Sue Rolf creates a relaxing, fun environment great for a group of friends to gather and create some "fun"ctional art. Students are encouraged to take this class repeatedly to practice their skills. All materials are included.
Sue Rolf holds a Bachelor of Fine arts degree from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and specializes in wheel throwing and altered porcelain. She also develops her own glazes. Sue's ceramic class has been a favorite of many returning art students from Appleton Art Center for years.
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Beginner's Drawing
Wednesdays;
6:30-8:30 pm
January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, & March 3
Instructor: Horace Davis
Members: $90
Non-members: $100
Join artist and instructor Horace Davis in this beginning level drawing and painting class. Explore drawing technique, shape, form, perspective, composition, and color. Discover, learn, and practice the techniques needed to grow in your own artistic development. A supply list will be provided.
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Figure Drawing for Beginners
Mondays; 6:30-8:30 pm
January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, & March 1
Instructor: Horace Davis
Members: $160
Non-members: $175
Learn to draw the human form with use of a live model. Join artist and instructor Horace Davis in this beginning level figure drawing class. Discover drawing techniques, shape, perspective, and composition in relation to the figure. A supply list will be provided.
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Moving Beyond Manual Mode
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday;
January 12, 13, & 14
5:30-6:30pm
Members: $50
Non-members: $55
This class will explore the functions of the DSLR camera and allow you to take a bold step away from letting the camera make all the decisions, putting you in the photographic driver's seat. This course will be structured around the basic building blocks of how aperature, shutter speed and ISO effect an image, as well as a Q & A opportunity.
Materials Needed:
Digital SLR camera
Notebook and writing tool Bring 5 favorite pictures (either yours or other photographers)
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Watercolor for Beginners
Saturdays; February 6 & 13
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Instructor: Carol Derks
Members: $70
Non-Members: $80
This beginners level class will introduce students to the very basics of watercolor painting. Explore simple techniques that will create a masterpiece of your own. All materials included.
Carol Derks is a member of the Appleton Art Center and working artist and instructor. While she mainly works in watercolor, she also explores acrylic, oil, graphite, and printmaking. She teaches beginner's art classes at the Thompson Center and the City of Appleton Park and Rec and exhibits her work throughout the surrounding area.
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Painting from Photographs
Mondays;
March 8, 15, 22, & 29
6:00-9:00pm
Instructor: David Kapszukiewicz
Members: $140
Non-Members: $155
Join artist, David Kapszukiewicz, as he demonstrates how photographs can help and/or hinder a painting. Students will create dynamic and appealing paintings though observation and contemplation along with the use of shape-making, value, line, color, color temperature and edges. Choose between oil, acrylic, or watercolor as your medium. A materials list will be provided.
Primarily an oil painter, David also works in graphite, acrylic and some watercolor. With a BA from University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, majoring in Art. During a 33-year career as a graphic artist, he took a few fine art classes and gradually improved his skills. In November, 2007, he applied for and was accepted at the Kewaunee Academy of Fine Art.
David has exhibited his work at Secura Art Show (2009 Honorable Mention), Barnsite Gallery (Kewaunee), the Appleton Art Center, The Gallery at American National Bank, The Jack Richeson Gallery and numerous individual art shows. He has been invited to have one-man show at the Wild Apple Gallery in Menasha in 2010. David's work can be viewed at www.kapsfineart.com.
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Members: $90
This course will free the student from working within conventional modes of representation. Students will attempt to develop their own visual language through the experimentation of non-traditional techniques for working with color and applying paint and drawing media. This course is grounded in contemporary art philosophy and practice, which requires a willingness to explore outside the boundaries of traditional image making.
Materials Needed:
Small assortment of brushes
Assortment of tube paints
Pencils/Pens
*We will discuss additional materials the first class and decide what may appropriately fit your needs.
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Open Studio
Members: FREE Non-members: $5 per visit
Take advantage of our well-equipped studio spaces furnished with tables, chairs, easels, pottery wheels, ceramic tools, and a kiln, as well as fantastic natural lighting. Bring your art materials and the art you are currently creating. For those interested, peer critique sessions take place regularly. Studio usage is FREE to all members as well as those who are enrolled in an adult class.
*Additional charges apply to clay and kiln usage. Please contact Lori Lemke, Education Manager, for more information.
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Toddler- Time (2-3 Ages)
Toddler Time classes offer Toddlers and Parents an opportunity to explore art from the developmental point of view of two and three year olds. These classes help children develop their fine motor skills, build imagination, and experiment with mixed media. Classes include stories and an art project related to each theme.
Sensational Art
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday;
January 26, 27, & 28
10:00-11:00am
Instructor: Tracey Ellenberg
Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
Enhance your toddler's brain development with this fun sensory-rich art class. Different sensory stations will be utilized to explore different textures, smells, sounds, and visually appealing materials.
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Winter Wonderland
Wednesday;
January 13
10:00-10:30am
Instuctor: Tracey Ellenberg
Members: $12
Non-Members: $14
Toddlers will explore the magic of winter by creating a fun mixed-media picture. In this mixed media class, students will experiment with paint, glue, glitter and more.
Fun with Fingerpainting
Wednesday; March 10
10:00-10:30am
Instructor:Tracey Ellenberg
Members: $10
Non-Members: $12
Toddlers will explore color-mixing all with the joys of their little fingertips! This is a great way to introduce your child to painting and expressing themselves. Art smocks will be provided, but please have children wear appropriate clothing, as creativity may work it's way off the canvas!
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Pots for Tots
Tuesdays; February 9, 16, & 23
10:00-10:45am Instructor: Tracey Ellenberg
Members: $25
Non-Members: $30
Toddlers will squish, pinch, slab, and coil their way to making "fun"ctional pottery. Ceramic pieces will be glazed and fired.
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Pre-K to Kindergarten
(Ages 4-5)
Holiday Sculpture
Thursdays; December 10 & 17
4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: TBA
Members: $20
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Preschool Picassos
Tuesday; January 19
4:30-5:15pm
Instructor: Lori Lemke
Members: $12
Non-Members: $15
Students will learn basic painting techniques while focusing on the cubist style. We'll explore shape, color, and line to create miniature masterpieces.
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Artful Music
Thursday; February 4, 11, & 18
4:30-5:15
Instructor: Lori Lemke
Members: $30
Non-Members: $35
Students will explore the relationship between art and music in this mixed media class. We'll create works on paper, inspired by music, as well as beautiful ceramic maracas.
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Colorful Collages
Thursday; March 4
4:00-4:45pm
Instructor: Lori Lemke
Members: $12
Non-Members: $15
Enhance your child's imagination and creativity with this fun mixed media class. Students will create pictures out of various shapes and colors, while exploring various art mediums.
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Early Elementary (Ages 5-7)
Gingerbread Houses
Tuesday; December 15
4:00-5:00pm
Instructor: Lori Lemke
Members: $12
Non-Members: $15
Students will make their own gingerbread house out of graham crackers, frosting and various candies. Let your imagination soar with your cute creation!
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Paper Mache Madness
Thursdays; January 14, 21, & 28
4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Lori Lemke
Members: $40
Non-Members: $45
Students will create 3 dimensional works of art out of paper mache. Whether it's a Mardi Gras mask, or a purple elephant, this is fun class to use your imagination and experiment with various mediums.
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Abstract Animal Art
Wednesday; February 10
4:00-5:00pm
Instructor:Lori Lemke
Members: $12
Non-Members: $15
This class will be inspired by children's book illustrator and storywriter, Eric Carl. Students will create simplified animals out different shapes and colors.
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Fun with Clay
Mondays; March 1, 8, 15, & 22
4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Kylie Parry
Members: $45
Non-Members: $50
Children will have fun sculpting and exploring different clay building techniques, such as pinch, coil, and slab. Work will be glazed and fired and then picked up after the last class.
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Late Elementary (8-12)
Holiday Ornaments
Mondays & Wednesdays; December 7, 9, 14, & 16
4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Kylie Parry
Members: $40
Non-Members: $45
Students will create beautiful ceramic ornaments to be enjoyed throughout the holiday season. These little works of art will make wonderful keepsakes or gifts for loved ones.
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Drawing & Painting
Wednesdays; February 17 & 24
4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Lori Lemke
Members: $20
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Where the Wild Things Are
Tuesdays; December 1 & 8
4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Lori Lemke
Members: $20
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Instructor: Tracey Ellenberg
Members: $40
Non-Members: $45
Students will create wearable art by using various mediums, such as clay, beads, feathers, buttons, and other interesting bits. A jewelry box will also be made to store their little treasures.
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Homeschoolers (Ages 5-12)
Art Adventures for Home Schoolers
Thursdays;
February 25, March 4, 11, & 18
2:00-3:00pm
Instructor:Tracey Ellenberg
Here is a wonderful opportunity for students to work in a studio using different materials from drawing, painting, and printmaking to ceramics. Children learn the basic techniques in each medium, and are encouraged to create, experiment, and expand their own abilities.
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Middle School and High School ( Ages 13-18)
Mondays; January 11, 18, & 25
4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Kylie Parry
Members: $45
Non-members: $50
Students will design and create ceramic pendants and incorporate them into jewelry. Once clay pendants are glazed and fired, students will tie it all together by choosing various jewelry strings and clasps. These wearable works of art will amaze you!
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Painting with Pastels
Mondays & Thursdays;
March 8, 11, 15, & 18
4:00-5:00pm
Instructor: Lori Lemke
Members: $45
Non-members: $50
Students will learn to create painterly still lifes and landscapes out of soft pastels. Basic art elements and principals will be introduced to enhance their work.
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Introduction to the Pottery Wheel
Wednesdays;
March 3, 10, 17, & 24
4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Kylie Parry
Members: $45
Non-members: $50
This is the next step for students who have explored basic hand building techniques and are ready to try their hand at the potter's wheel. Students will also learn the process of glazing and firing. (Previous clay classes recommended, but not required.)
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Ultimate Art and Design
Fridays;
February 5, 12, & 19
4:00-5:00pm
Instructor: Lori Lemke
Members: $ 40
Non-Members: $45
This course is offered to introduce you to a small taste of all of the following mediums; drawing, painting, printing, and ceramics. If you love creating art using all types of media – this class is for you!
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