January Class
All materials provided: Unless noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.

Tuesdays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26

1. Introduction to Stained Glass
Dan Neil Barnes
Work with this master stained glass craftsman and, step-by-step, construct a small stained glass panel. With several simple designs to choose from, you will select colors of glass and learn how to cut the glass, grind the edges, line the edges with copper foil, and solder your panel. After this project you will be ready to get more creative with design and glass selection. Dan encourages you to take the Advanced Stained Glass class in April too!
 Ages: 16 yrs - Adult | 6 - 8 pm | $125/140 (nm)

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FEBRUARY CLASSES
All materials provided: Unless noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.

Tuesdays:
February 9, 16, and 23

2. Bilingual Boogie Beats
Amy Olson
Children and their parents or caregivers will use their imaginations as they dance and play rhythm instruments while singing in both English and Spanish. Please feel free to bring a yoga mat or small rug to sit on.
Ages: 0 - 4 yrs + Parent | 6:30 - 7:15 pm | $25/35 (nm)

 
3. Printmaking In Relief
Cynthia Ryan Kelly
This class is for the person who has always wanted to carve into linoleum! Individual drawings will be produced and developed into limited edition relief prints.
 Ages: Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $65/75 (nm)
 
4. Nude Figure Drawing
Erica Meuser
Learn to draw the nude figure expressively. Using graphite on paper we will study and draw the beautiful human figure, looking for proportion, shape, and line.
 Ages: Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $75/85 (nm)


Thursdays:
February 11, 18, and 25

5. Beaded Mini Lamp Shade
Aimee Monahan
Learn how to shape beaded wire to create a sparkling, mini lamp shade. Use your imagination, and let the light and your choice of color shine through.
 Ages: Teens and Adults | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | $70/80 (nm)

 
6. Lovely Landscapes
Jenny Conatser
Get in touch with nature, creating a landscape of your choice. We will look at landscapes in magazines and books to get a better understanding of painting and landscape artwork. Learn about blending colors and creating depth and distance using acrylic paint.
 Ages: 16 yrs - Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $65/75 (nm)

 
7. Drawing Techniques For All Levels
 Frank Boyer
We’ll learn to use ink, pastels, graphite, and charcoal. We’ll explore the different approaches for creating in each medium, including step-by-step instructions for object modeling, figure drawing and landscape rendering.
 Ages: Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $65/75 (nm)
 

Saturdays:
February 13, 20, and 27

8. Kentucky Crafts
Melinda Boyer
Travel back through Kentucky’s folk art past! Try your hand at creating crafts such as folk art painting on wood, old time herbal medicine making, and heirloom quilting.
 Grades: K - 2nd | 10 am - noon | $60/70 (nm)

 
9. Digital Photography
Hilary Brown
Get the most out of your camera in this class. Point-and-shoot or SLR, no problem! No more “What does this button do?” Also learn the rules of composition and other keys to making great photographs!
 Grades: 3rd - 5th | 12 - 2 pm | $55/65 (nm)

 
10. Carnival of Venice or Mardi Gras
Aimee Monahan
We will explore and learn about the world of masks. We’ll design and make our own masks using papier mache, paint, beads, and other mixed media to embellish our fun and wearable creations.
 Ages: 6 yrs and up + Parent | 12 - 2 pm | $60/70 (nm)

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February Workshops
All materials provided: Unless noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.

Tuesday:
February 9 and 16

11. Share Your (Her)itage
Kate Davis-Rosenbaum
We will look at famous women artists’ work concerned with ‘traditional’ skills of fiber-work and cooking, and do a short project to share the story and work of one of our own female relatives.
 Ages: Adult | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | $35/45 (nm)

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No-School Day
All materials provided: Unless noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.

Friday: February 12

13. Get Going: Create Your Own Cards or Valentines
Molly Costich Wilson
Make valentines or cards to share with family and friends! You’ll find many different materials to sparkle your creative funnybones! Choose from pencils, pens, markers, pastels, stampers, glue, and lots of sparkly fun glitter, sequins, and metallic papers.
 Grades: K - 9th | 8 - 9 am | $10/12 (nm)

 
14. Rolly-Polly Rendezvous
Katherine Bullock
Roll, rotate, spin, and twirl into fun during this class of art on the go! Create some fantastic art on wheels while exploring the creative possibilities and physical science of art in motion!
 Grades: K - 2nd | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm)

 
15. Moving Masterpieces
Steven Littrell
Make moving masterpieces! In this class we will look to Alexander Calder’s Circus for inspiration in making our miniature machinations. See what your imagination and ingenuity come up with in this fun filled class.
 Grades: 2nd - 5th | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm)

 
16. Fantastic Photograms
Elaine Quave
Create photographic images without a camera, using objects and light! We’ll learn how light passes though translucent materials and create stunning images in the process. Bring some of your own objects to photograph too!
 Grades: 5th - 9th | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm)

 
17. Lunch
Melissa Gillette
Eat, Relax, Create and Play. Remember to bring your lunch from home!
 Grades: K - 9th | 12 - 1 pm | $7/10 (nm)

 
18. Amphibian Adventure
Katherine Bullock
Get ready to go on an incredible amphibian adventure! Keep a look out for frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and more! Observe LIVE amphibians and create some cool “cold-blooded” art to take home!
 Grades: K - 2nd | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)

 
19. Animation Station!
Heather Lyons
The magic of animation! We’ll create cut paper characters and landscapes to make a story come to life through video animation! Each student will receive a DVD of the finished project.
 Grades: 2nd - 5th | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)

20. Architectural Drawing
Steven Littrell
Learn the ins and outs of architectural drawing. We’ll look at examples of different plans, sections, and elevations to help us learn how to draw them ourselves. We will then use Google SketchUp, a 3D computer modeling program, to bring our drawings to life.
 Grades: 5th - 9th | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)

21. Recycled Paper Projects
Elaine Quave
We are going to recycle all those old magazines and junk mail into fabulous craft projects. You will learn how to make paper beads, fabulous cards, colorful magnets for the fridge, and more!
 Grades: K - 9th | 4 - 5:30 pm | $12/15 (nm)

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March Classes
All materials provided: Unless noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.

Tuesdays:
March 2, 9, 16, and 23

22. For Little Ones and a Parent Too!
Erica Meuser
Parents and children! Relax, sit down and make art together! It can be done…with blocks of wood, paint and glue! We’ll design, build and decorate 3-D sculptures.
 Ages: 4 - 5 yrs + Parent | Limit: 6 pairs | 10 - 11:30 am | $50/60 (nm)

23. Bilingual Boogie Beats
Amy Olson
Children and their parents or caregivers will use their imaginations as they dance and play rhythm instruments while singing in both English and Spanish. Please feel free to bring a yoga mat or small rug to sit on.
 Ages: 0 - 4 yrs + Parent | 6:30 - 7:15 pm | $15/25 (nm)

24. Introduction to Clay Handbuilding
Melinda Boyer
Join us as we learn the three techniques of constructing a functional artistic art piece out of clay. Each student will make several pieces that we’ll glaze. Creativity and original ideas will be emphasized.
 Ages: Teens and Adults | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | $80/90 (nm)

25. Creating Books: Printmaking Images of Spring
Cynthia Ryan Kelly
Utilizing spring as the theme, this collaborative class will turn printed images into creative, limited edition books. Depending on class size, books will be shared and each student will keep at least one book for themselves.
 Ages: Teens and Adults | 6 - 9 pm | $75/85 (nm)


Thursdays:
March 4, 11, 18, and 25

26. Charcoal Creations
Jenny Conatser
Learn how to use charcoal, creating depth and value through shading. We will work on three different charcoal drawings in this class.
 Ages: 16 yrs - Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $70/80 (nm)

27. Basic Black and White Photography
Hilary Brown
You will learn how to use your 35 mm camera, make interesting photographs, develop film and make prints in the darkroom. Bring your camera, all other materials will be supplied. Jump into the world of film photography!
 Ages: Adult | Limit: 6 | 6 - 9 pm | $125/135 (nm)

28. 3-D Worlds
Frank Boyer
An introduction to the software, terms, and techniques of modern 3-D animators and illustrators. Learn how to build your own virtual worlds and populate them with people, animals, and fantasy critters.We’ll explore the same concepts and tools used by game developers and movie companies such as Disney and Pixar. Bring a laptop if you have one. Software provided.
 Ages: Teens and Adults | Limit: 6 | 6 - 8:30 pm | $70/80 (nm)


Saturdays:
March 6, 13, 20, and 27

29. Rhythm: Traditional Hand Drumming
Marcus Wilkerson
Join me, noise maker and percussionist, for a deeper look into sound, rhythm and musical discovery. We will travel to regions of West Africa and the Carribean Islands to trace the development of traditional hand drumming. A great opportunity for parents and children!
 Ages: 10 yr - Adult | 10 - noon | $50/60 (nm)

30. Art, Poetry, and Tea
Erica Meuser
Art begins with emotion and thought. Through reading, writing, and our imaginations we will draw and paint as if we are poets with a pencil and paintbrush. We’ll also enjoy the small comforts of tea and crumpets!
 Ages: 12 yrs - Adult | 10 am - 1 pm | $75/85 (nm)

31. Digital Photography
Hilary Brown
Get the most out of your camera in this class. Point-and-shoot or SLR, no problem! No more “What does this button do?” Also learn the rules of composition and other keys to making great photographs!
 Grades: 6th - 12th | 11 am - 2 pm | $70/80 (nm)


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March Workshops
All materials provided: Unless noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.

Saturday: March 6

32. Personalized Printmaking
Kriis Zeps
Young artists will create personalized printing plates, blocks and stamps using materials found at home. We’ll experiment with sandpaper, vegetables, rubber-soles, sponges and Styrofoam. Prints created will be sent home along with reusable printing plates, blocks, and stamps for future fun.
 Grades: K - 2nd | 12 - 2 pm | $25/35 (nm)

Saturday: March 13

33. Fantasy Illustration
Stevie Moore
Do you love magic, wizards, vampires, dragons, and elves? Learn to illustrate your favorite characters from literature and film as well as create original characters and creatures of your own using graphite, pastel, pen and ink, and watercolors. Bring your lunch.
 Grades: 6th - 12th | 10 am - 2 pm | $35/45 (nm)


Tuesday/Thursday:
March 16 and 18

34. Creating Digital Art
Bruce Frank
An overview of the process of creating art using a computer. Included is an introduction to Adobe Photoshop (retouching, color correction, special effects) and using a graphics tablet with Corel Painter (drawing and painting with a computer). Students will have hands-on experience scanning images, creating an art piece, and printing it.
 Ages: 15 yrs - Adult | Limit: 6 | 6 - 8 pm | $45/55 (nm)


Tuesdays:
March 16 and 23

35. Women Artists and You!
Kate Davis- Rosenbaum
Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the many women artists from all times, places, and walks of life, many with commercially successful careers. A simple but meaningful hands-on project will reinforce your connections with one of the artists that ‘speaks’ to you.
 Ages: Adult | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | $35/45 (nm)

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No-School-Day
All materials provided: Unless noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.

Friday: March 5

36. Get Going: It’s So Easy Being Green!
Heather Lyons
We’ll make fun and funky outdoor flower and vegetable pots out of recycled and re-purposed materials! Then, we’ll plant them with a variety of flower and vegetable seeds! A great start to your at-home garden!
 Grades: K - 9th | 8 - 9 am | $10/12 (nm)

37. Musical Painting
Steven Littrell
Paint a little and pass it on; see what you can create. We’ll put our imaginations to the test when we play musical painting. We’ll use various unorthodox implements to create painting effects you wouldn’t expect and see where creativity takes us!
 Grades: K - 2nd | 9 am - non | $25/35 (nm)

38. Tick-Tock Creations
Katherine Bullock
Imagine your way through time as you design and create an art clock all your own! Sketch, sculpt, paint, and decorate your unique time keeping device!
 Grades: 2nd - 5th | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm)

39. Macro Imaging
Elaine Quave
The photography lab has amazing potential beyond producing old timey photographs. In this class you will learn how to use the photo enlarger like a microscope and create amazing, magnified images in the process.
 Grades: 5th - 9th | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm)

40. Lunch
Melissa Gillette
Eat, Relax, Create and Play. Remember to bring your lunch from home!
 Grades: K - 9th | 12 - 1 pm | $7/10 (nm)

41. Sock Puppet Paradise
Katherine Bullock
Learn how sock puppets are made and become inspired to design and construct the puppet of your dreams! Choose from a collection of fabulously, funky socks to transform into magnificent puppets! Then, let the puppet-making fun begin! Your puppets will provide an endless paradise of entertainment!
 Grades: K - 2nd | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)

42. Cool Kaleidoscopes
Elaine Quave
In this class you will create your own unique kaleidoscope that will display beautiful, symmetrical patterns to anyone that peers through it. We will also be decorating the kaleidoscope itself with your own designs inspired by the kaleidoscope.
 Grades: 2nd - 5th | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)

43. Animation Station!
Heather Lyons
The magic of animation! We’ll create cut paper characters and landscapes to make a story come to life through video animation! Each student will receive a DVD of the finished project.
 Grades: 5th - 8th | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)

44. Faux Stained Glass
Steven Littrell
Have you ever stared up at a stained glass window in wonder? Now you can get the same effect without using glass. We’ll use a special technique to create our own stained glass out of paper. Design your own scene and let the sun shine in.
 Grades: K - 9th | 4 - 5:30 pm | $12/15 (nm)

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No-School Day
All materials provided: Unless noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.

Friday: March 19

45. Get Going: Fun Pen Toppers
Donna Eads
Make crazy, cool, fun pen or pencil toppers that you can use for school or at home. Make a flower, bee, bunny or think up your own fun animal.
 Grades: K - 9th | 8 - 9 am | $10/12 (nm)

46. Crafts And Piggy Banks
Donna Eads
Learn how to make awesome works of art from everyday items with just a little imagination. We’ll make a piggy bank from a bottle and other unique items.
 Grades: K - 2nd | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm)

47. Be a Real Scavenger Artist
Sonja Brooks
We’ll use the art of Louise Nevelson, known for her abstract sculptures of cast-off wood, to inspire our own art. Using what many people would view as useless items, we’ll assemble a two- or threedimensional design from “throwaways” gathered from around the LASC. You are also encouraged to bring some small discarded objects from home to include in your artwork.
 Grades: 2nd - 5th | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm)

48. Spring Embossed
Erica Meuser
Let the spirit of the new spring season “raise” our creative designs. We’ll develop spring motifs, cut them out of thick recyclable paper, and collage them into designs on cardboard plates. Then, we’ll press our designs onto a variety of papers, creating amazing, embossed images! A very WOW experience!
 Grades: 5th - 9th | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm)

49. Lunch
Melissa Gillette
Eat, Relax, Create and Play. Remember to bring your lunch from home!
 Grades: K - 9th | 12 - 1 pm | $7/10 (nm)

50. Printmaking Patterns and Pictures
 Kriis Zeps
Young artists will create printed patterns using vegetables, sandpaper, egg cartons, cardboard and other self-selected materials. Stamped, relief and block prints will be portrayed on pictures, note cards and fabric banners. Students will bring home the stampers they create, as well as ideas for making new stampers, to be enjoyed again!
 Grades: K - 2nd | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)

51. Brilliant Birds
Jenny Conatser
We will discover fascinating birds from all around the world. Using acrylics and tissue collage we will re-create our own unique feathered friends, and the habitats they live in.
 Grades: 2nd - 5th | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)

52. Clay Modeling
Frank Boyer
Learn, step-by-step, how to build and add detail to people, animals, objects, and fantasy creatures using modeling clay. Make your creations truly stand out!
 Grades: 5th - 9th | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)

53. Creating Miniature Art
Erica Meuser
Schools out but art is IN! We will work and play together to make miniatures; fun furniture and accessories to fill and decorate a miniature house!
 Grades: K - 9th | 4 - 5:30 pm | $12/15 (nm)

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Spring Break
All materials provided: Unless noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.

Monday-Friday:
March 29 - April 2

54. Get Going with Sand Castles
Molly Costich Wilson
Mold a miniature, permanent sand castle. Add steps, turrets, balconies and landscaping with a mote if you like!
 Grades: K - 9th | 8 - 9 am | $30/40 (nm)

55. Springtime Surprises
Jenny Conatser
Let’s prepare for springtime flowers and showers! We will explore the beautiful colors of spring by illustrating spring flowers, and animals. We’ll also make and decorate our own poncho for spring shower fashions!
 Grades: K - 2nd | 9 am - non | $70/80 (nm)

56. Five Sensational Senses
Julie Blackburn
The five keep us alive! We’ll explore what our senses mean to us through art and science experiments. See, hear, smell, touch and taste your way through odiferous objects, palatable projects, tactile touch, audible art and sights to see. This class will surely heighten your five senses in five days!
 Grades: 2nd - 5th | 9 am - noon | $70/80 (nm)

57. Solar-Print Books and Journals
Hilary Brown
Solar printing is a process that uses the sun and photo paper to make photographic images. With found and personal objects from home, we’ll make-up stories and then use the objects to create “Solar Print” illustrations. On the last day, we’ll bind our stories and pictures into books or journals.
 Grades: 5th - 9th | 9 am - noon | $70/80 (nm)

58. Natural History Illustration
Stevie Moore
We will concentrate on drawing and painting some of the many animals and insects that become active in the springtime. We’ll include natural scenery and habitat in a realistic and fun way.
 Grades: 8th - 12th | 9 am - noon | $75/85 (nm)

59. Lunch
Molly Costich Wilson
Eat, Relax, Create and Play. Remember to bring your lunch from home!
 Grades: K - 9th | 12 - 1 pm | $25/35 (nm)

60. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and ART!
Melinda Boyer
A whole week of planting, crafting, and exploring herbs of all kinds. We’ll end our week making our own delicious herbal pizzas!
 Grades: K - 2nd | 1 - 4 pm | $70/80 (nm)

61. Drawing and Photography
Laura Ray
Combine the techniques of drawing and photography to make artwork. We’ll explore techniques of light and shadow, perspective, and composition through both the camera and the pencil. In five days you will have an interesting portfolio of artwork.
 Grades: 2nd - 5th | 1 - 4 pm | $70/80 (nm)

62. Cut Paper Stop Motion Animation
Frank Boyer
Be prepared to be amazed! Draw, paint, and cut paper images and shapes to use in creating your own animated project! Learn how stop-motion animation can “magically” make your paper designs, words and characters come to life! Tell a story or devise an animated kaleidoscope. Each student will receive a copy of the class projects.
 Grades: 5th - 9th | 1 - 4 pm | $70/80 (nm)

63. Sunny Spring Flutterbies
Aimee Monahan
There are over 60 butterflies that are common in Kentucky. To welcome spring, we’ll explore some of them and create our favorites using beautiful beads, wire, string and more. Display them in your sunny windows!
 Grades: K - 9th | 4 - 5:30 pm | $40/50 (nm)

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April Classes
All materials provided: Unless noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.

Tuesdays:
April 6, 13, 20, and 27

64. Building An Imagination
Erica Meuser
Put your child’s energy to work…with wood, paint, nails and a hammer. We will focus on building imaginative 3-D sculptures.
 Ages: 4 - 5 yrs | 10 - 11:30 am | $45/55 (nm)

65. Bilingual Boogie Beats
Amy Olson
Children and their parents or caregivers will use their imaginations as they dance and play rhythm instruments while singing in both English and Spanish. Please feel free to bring a yoga mat or small rug to sit on.
 Ages: 0 - 4 yrs + Parent | 6:30 - 7:15 pm | $15/25 (nm)

66. Advanced Stained Glass
Dan Neil Barnes
Expand on your abilities and creativity with glass cutting, foiling, and soldering. With guidance and suggestions you will design your own panel and enjoy the important aspects of the design process: color and light. You will select your own supplies for this workshop purchasing tools and glass from the instructor or a source of your own.
 Ages: 16 yrs - Adult | 6 - 8 pm | $60/70 (nm)

67. Dying Fabric for a Favorite-Photo-Quilt
Mary Nehring
Learn how to transform a treasured landscape photo or postcard into a silk wall quilt. Dyeing techniques will capture the exact colors, shades, and nuances of your photo landscape. We will master the skills of design, preparing the pattern and templates, and painting the silk with fiber-active dyes. You will also learn easy and timesaving techniques to sew your creation together into a lasting memory. Bring 2 pair of sharp scissors, one for fabric and one for paper and your photo(s). 
 Ages: Adult | 6 - 9 pm | $85/95 (nm)

68. Beginning Watercolor
Tricia Spencer
Students will experiment with specific effects to increase their understanding of this exciting and expressive medium. We’ll explore various techniques to create texture, graded washes, and wet into wet. Brush work will be explored and students will be encouraged to experiment freely with the wonderful light and transparent effects of this medium!
 Ages: Teens and Adults | 7 - 9 pm | $65/75 (nm)


Thursdays:
April 8,15, 22, and 29

69. Family Fun Mobile
Aimee Monahan
Memories are made together! In this class for parents and children, we will create a memory mobile that will include at least six of your own personal mementos such as photos, awards, ribbons, or other keepsakes. You’ll have fun together as we combine wire, beads, and your personal items to create this special art mobile.
 Ages: 6 yrs and up + Parent | Limit: 6 pairs | 6 - 7:30 pm | $40/50 (nm)

70. Basic Black and White Photography
Hilary Brown
The photographic darkroom is a fascinating place. You’ll learn how to use your 35 mm camera, make interesting photographs, develop your film and make prints in the darkroom. Jump into the world of film photography! Bring your camera. All other supplies will be provided.
 Grades: 8th - 12th | Limit: 6 | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | $125/135 (nm)

71. Beginning Portraiture
Jenny Conatser
We will start with the basics, using charcoal and pencil, to explore the intricacies of portraiture. Then, we’ll move into painting portraits. We will create a self-portrait as well as a portrait of your favorite cultural icon.
 Ages: 16 yrs - Adult | 6 - 8 pm | $65/75 (nm)


Saturdays:
April 3, 10, 17, and May 1 (join us for Family Fun Day on April 24)

72. The Herbal Garden Artist
Melinda Boyer
Parents and children will have fun exploring gardening and cooking together. We’ll learn about herbs in the garden and using them for crafts and cooking. We’ll also plant a beginning herb garden for you to enjoy at home.
 Grades: K - 2nd + Parent | Limit: 6 pairs | 10 am - noon | $75/85 (nm)

73. The History of Knights and Armor
Frank Boyer
Study the ancient world of medieval times. We’ll identify and draw a vast array of hand weapons, and body armor as well as large siege engines and towers. We’ll even build a trebuchet or catapult (small scale of course!).
 Grades: 4th - 8th | 10 am - 1 pm | $70/80 (nm)

74. Digital Photography
Hilary Brown
Get the most out of your camera in this class. Point-and-shoot or SLR, no problem! No more “What does this button do?” Also learn composition rules - the keys to great photographs! This is a great class for parents and children together.
 Ages: 9 yrs - Adult | 11 am - 2 pm | $70/80 (nm)

75. Drawing the Native Landscape
Will Overbeck
This class will emphasize natural features in the local landscape including trees, flowers, animals, and landforms. Special attention will be given to the Bluegrass Region’s historical forests and inhabitants. Drawing with colored pencils, graphite, and then some painting, will allow us to recreate imaginary landscapes of Kentucky with buffalo, horses, mammoths, or Native Americans.
 Ages: Teens and Adults | 12 - 2 pm | $70/80 (nm)

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April Workshops
All materials provided: Unless noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.

Tuesdays:
April 6 and 13

76. Self-Portraits from Scratch
Kate Davis- Rosenbaum
For those new to portraiture, we’ll learn drawing tips and create a subjective, interpretive self-portrait as well.
 Ages: Adult | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | $35/45 (nm)


Saturdays:
April 10 and 17

77. Spring Fling
Kriis Zeps
For spring decoration young artists will learn how to sculpt “bird’s nests” using salt dough and straw. Then they will make a colorful windsock to show them which way the wind blows. Using tissue paper, paint, pastels, crayons and their imaginations, they will create cheerful chicks and vibrant butterflies. A real fun fling into spring!
 Grades: K - 2nd | 12 - 2 pm | $35/45 (nm)


Saturday: April 17
78. Outdoor Illustration
Stevie Moore
En Plein-aire! Using the real world around us, we’ll focus on developing skills in shading and adding shadows using charcoal, pencil, and pen and ink. Bring your lunch!
 Ages: Teens and Adults | 10 am - 2 pm | $35/45 (nm)

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No-School-Day
All materials provided: Unless noted. (NM): Non-member
All grades refer to current grades.

Tuesday: May 18

79. Get Going: Create a One-Hour Book
Hilary Brown
Turning recycled materials into artists materials, we’ll make books and journals, with cool covers. You can later use your blank books for stories, drawings, and doodles!
 Grades: K - 9th | 8 - 9 am | $10/12 (nm)

80. A Beaded Bouquet
Aimee Monahan
With beautiful beads and wire, we will design and construct bouquets of flowers real or imaginary! We will also decorate vases to display them in.
 Grades: K - 2nd | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm)

81. Acrylic Landscape Painting
Melinda Boyer
Spring is here and summer is coming soon! It’s a great time to begin painting warm landscapes. Let’s focus on details and elements that exist in the design of a landscape while learning to paint with acrylics.
 Grades: 2nd - 5th | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm)

82. Solar Prints and Silhouettes
Hilary Brown
Solar printing is a process that uses the sun to make photographic images. So, bring your favorite small trinkets, combine them with other found objects and we’ll make beautiful blue Sun Prints on paper, canvas, or wood!
 Grades: 5th - 9th | 9 am - noon | $25/35 (nm)

83. Lunch
Julie Blackburn
Eat, Relax, Create and Play. Remember to bring your lunch from home!
 Grades: K - 9th | 12 - 1 pm | $7/10 (nm)

84. Fun in the Sun
Mary Nehring
We’re getting ready for summer! We’ll enjoy the sun while we make sun-prints, and plant take home windowsill gardens.
 Grades: K - 2nd | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)

85. Monsters Through Time
Frank Boyer
From ancient mythological monsters to Orcs, science fiction monsters to aliens, we’ll draw them all! We’ll talk about what was scary then and now as we design our own monstrous creations.
 Grades: 2nd - 5th | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)

86. Diary of Your School Year
Cynthia Ryan Kelly
This will be an opportunity to recapture your school year in the form of a visual diary. We have the materials. You bring the memories and some photographs or other mementos.
 Grades: 5th - 9th | 1 - 4 pm | $25/35 (nm)

87. Amazing Marble Madness
Julie Blackburn
You won’t lose your marbles in this amazing class. We’ll manufacture matter using marbles and magnets to make a marvelous maze and a magnificent masterpiece. Guaranteed not to be mundane.
 Grades: K -9th | 4 - 5:30 pm | $12/15 (nm)

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