SpriNG 2015 - White Bear Center for the Arts
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SpriNG 2015 - White Bear Center for the Arts
CLASS CATALOG spring 2015 march - may Serving the Greater Northeast Metro Area Ford Family Gallery Exhibits BOARD of DIRECTORS GALLERY HOURS: Chair Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, Tuesday 6:30-8:30 PM. Call 651.407.0597 for additional hours. Mary Gove Vice Chair Invitational Art Sale/Exhibition Mary Levins March 13-March 26 OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, March 13, 6:30-8:30 PM This art sale/exhibition will feature 13 artists and a variety of artwork for sale. Extended Gallery Hours for the Sale will be on Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Featured artists include Sylvia Benson, Allen Christian, Robert Donsker, Dirk DuBois, Lisa Fertig, Leslie Granbeck, Emily Gray Koehler, Lynnea Schwieters, Adama Sow, Cathy Weyerhaeuser, Susan Zavadil, and Frank Zeller. Treasurer Patricia Berger Secretary Nor Olson Ex-Officio Director Dan Wachtler Members Donna Bruhl Leonardo Castro Kim Ford Kevin Hart Cindy Ihlenfeld Jeff Schreier Karl Sevig Steve Wolgamot Karen April Wong Malia Yang-Xiong Emeritus Directors Susan Zavaldi Sue Ahlcrona Robert Cuerden Roberta Johnson Neil Johnston Kraig Thayer Rasmussen STAFF Executive Director Suzi Hudson Education Director Dirk DuBois Frank Zeller Danielle Cézanne Development Coordinator Andrew Vollbrecht Program Assistant Anne Dillon Receptionist Laura Knecht Building Maintenance Manager Dave Borglund Emily Gray Koehler Teaching Artist Kyle Frederickson Northern Lights 2015 - 41st Annual April 13 – June 4 Opening Reception: Friday, April 17, 6:30-8:30 PM See page 32 for more information WBCA’s Mission To provide a gateway to diverse arts experiences. • Educating new and established artists • • Cultivating the understanding of art in its many forms • • Celebrating the joys of art • Cover: Pastel by Christopher Copeland This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. This activity is funded, in part, by the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008. WELCOME TO YOUR ART CENTER! Dear Friends: INSIDE 2014 was a year of growth and transition for your Art Center. 2 VISITING ARTISTS In July, we celebrated one year in the new building and we are 4 FREE PROGRAMMING offerings by 32% to 873 and class registrations are up by 48% 4 SUMi-e to 5,070. In the past 12 months, close to 10,000 visitors attended 4 FIELD TRIPS more than in any other quarter in our history. Clearly our 5 watercolor community is taking advantage of its beautiful new regional Arts 7 oil 9 acrylic 11 all MEDIUMS and enthusiasm to meet the operational, financial, and organizational challenges presented by 12 printmaking our growth. Together, the staff and Board have continued to focus on educating and nurturing 12 WOOD Our motto is “Do Art.” We hope everyone in our community feels welcome at their new Art Center 12 ENCAUSTIC and comfortable with pursuing an artistic experience. 13 PASTELS Special thanks to outgoing Board Members Bob Cuerden, Jan Gillen, Alan Kantrud, and Kraig 14 drawing Rasmussen. They have all been great contributors over the past six years and integral to our growth 16 PHOTOGRAPHY Sevig, and Steve Wolgamot. Their previous experience and background will no doubt be invaluable. 17 artist development I am confident they will provide tremendous energy and new insight. 18 COOKING The future looks bright. The potential for your Art Center is unlimited, but it needs your continued 19 WRITING support. Although we earn 50% of our income, we depend on donations, grants, and sponsorships 19 CALLIGRAPHY starting to settle in. Compared to 2013, we increased class Dan Wachtler Outgoing Board Chair classes and exhibitions. This past fall WBCA offered 212 classes, Center and the opportunities it presents. Indeed, memberships are up 30% compared to a year ago. Our staff, lead by Executive Director Suzi Hudson, has worked very hard to provide interesting and stimulating classes and programs. Likewise, our Board of Directors has responded with vigor artists, cultivating an appreciation of the Arts, and celebrating the joy of Art in its many forms. and success. Also, welcome to our new Board Members Kim Ford, Kevin Hart, Cindy Ihlenfeld, Karl for the other 50%. Needless to say, our budget has increased significantly since moving into the new building. Without your financial support, it will be difficult to make budget and continue 20 fiber offering all the wonderful classes and programs. So please be generous. 21 It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as Board Chair this past year. I look forward to working 22 jewelry with new Board Chair Mary Gove and our Board in 2015. 23 glass basketry 24 yoga Dan Wachtler Outgoing Board Chair 24 dance 25 labyrinth 25 clay THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Artists’ Choice, Inc. • Boyum & Barenscheer PLLP • Bremer Bank Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet • Heraeus Medical Components High Point Creative • Kathy & Lisa Madore, Edina Realty Mercedes-Benz of Maplewood • NewStudio Architecture Porsche of St. Paul • Split Rock Studios • Trade Press, Inc. Washington Square Bar & Grill • White Bear Eye Clinic 28 kids / family 30 preschool 30 teens & tweens 32 CALL FOR ENTRIES 32 REGISTRATION GUIDELINES 33 Membership/Registration Visiting Artists Underwear for Your Pastels: Dry and Wet Jean Ranstrom Jean Ranstrom visiting artists Clay Lecture and Demonstration Watermedia Portraiture This workshop will kick off with a free lecture and slide presentation of images that trace 45 years of pottery making. This in-depth talk encompasses early inspiration from Warren MacKenzie and Bernard Leach, the wood firing years in the 1980s, and the current influence of art deco architecture discovered in New Zealand in 1991. And yes, there will be slides (thanks to parents who NEVER throw anything away made by their children) of pots made in Ceramics 101 at Bemidji State University in 1965! Portraits can be most enjoyable if one knows a few drawing and painting basics, and is not mentally set on trying to compete with others in one’s group. These classes will emphasize individuality. The instructor will encourage students to compare their work ONLY with the last, best piece that they have done themselves. Then students can continue to improve and develop in their own, unique fashion. The instructor’s medium is transparent watercolor. All other watermedia users are welcome. The emphasis of the class will be on drawing skills, color selection, and design. There will be many demonstrations and everyone will be encouraged to model for short poses. During these classes, students will be drawing and locating facial features, choosing color, designing a portrait, and discovering hints to finding a likeness. Students should also bring photos to class to work from. Jeff Oestreich The main focus of the Saturday workshop will be on the making of forms that relate to the drinking and serving of tea and other foods. A majority of these wheel-thrown pieces will be altered employing a variety of techniques, such as faceting, cut and join, darting, and ribbing. Surrounding the work will be discussions on surface treatment and soda-firing methods as well as issues relating to what is involved in being a self-sustaining potter in modern times. Of equal importance is how to maintain a sense of humor in the changing 21st century! Free Lecture Class ID: 3B01 Date/Time: Friday, April 10, 7:00-8:00 PM Tuition: FREE with Registration Nels Femrite * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 1B07 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: 5 Wednesdays, May 13-June 10, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM $225 Member/$281 Non-Member Adults, Advanced Beginners to Advanced This class will focus on underpainting before beginning to paint with pastel and a wetting agent such as water or rubbing alcohol. Students should bring a photo reference to work from. All subjects are welcome, but the instructor would suggest staying away from portraits. There will be two demos, one in the morning, and one in the afternoon. The morning demo will feature the kind of underpainting that would normally be used and the afternoon demo will feature “Drip and Run!”, a fun deviation from the usual. Bring a lunch. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2B01 Date/Time: Tuesday, May 19, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM Tuition: $75 Member/$94 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Advanced Beginner to Advanced ••• Oil: Inside to Outside, Thin to Thick, Dark to Light Jean Ranstrom This workshop will pique students’ interest in expanding the skills needed to improve their oil paintings, no matter what style they work in — inside to outside, thin to thick, dark to light. The instructor guarantees a knowledge- and fun-filled two days! Wherever students are in their painting skills, this class will give them a new way of thinking. Bring a lunch. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2B02 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Wednesday & Thursday, May 20 & 21, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM $150 Member/$188 Non-Member Adults, Advanced Beginner to Advanced Jean Ranstrom is a national award winning artist in oil and pastel and Ann Tristani’s teacher/mentor. She co-owned and operated Avalon Arts in White Bear Lake for 13 years. She is currently the owner/operator of Jean Ranstrom Studio and Gallery in Alexandria, MN. She continues to teach workshops and classes in her gallery and the surrounding area. Demonstration Class ID: 3B02 Date/Time: Saturday, April 11, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM Tuition: $95 Member/$119 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels 2 www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-4 PM incorporate into art. This workshop will explore the linen-like texture of burlap by cutting it up to sculpt trees or abstract shapes. These shapes will then be applied onto canvas with a medium and overlaid with plaster and acrylic. Ripped raw canvas will also be attached to weave on the substrate and build up geometric forms. This tactile, raised surface creates a textile look and adds dimension. Students will work on large canvas to create bold and beautiful works. Both applications will inspire endless possibilities to explore new subject matter. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2C00 Date/Time: Tuesday-Friday, May 5-8, 9:30 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $396 Member/$495 Non-Member Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, All Levels Calvin deRuyter Skies: fluffy, billowy, stormy, angry, peaceful, dramatic. Making the sky a focal point of a painting can pull and envelope the viewer into the composition. And, even if the sky is not the focal point of the painting, it should not be a distraction either. For two days, this workshop with Calvin deRuyter will focus only on skies in the watercolor medium. Students will play with shapes, colors, and flow to make skies fluid and to give them the importance they deserve in landscape paintings. Unleash the exploring spirit and the fun that skies can have! See the range of skies Calvin works with at his website www.CalsPortfolio.net. The instructor will have some optional materials for sale. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 1C00 Date/Time: Thursday & Friday, May 28 & 29, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $197 Member/$246 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels Layers: Oil & Cold Wax Workshop visiting artists Burlap and Beyond Watercolor Kathleen Hope Unleashed: Skies Burlap is a great surface to paint on or to James Edward Scherbarth In this 3-day workshop, participants will learn the process of building abstractions by means of layering and utilizing cold wax medium, tube oils, pigment sticks, powdered pigments, and a variety of implements. Students will explore new ways to create textures, color fields, and mark making. Utilizing various tools and techniques students will “push the limits” of their mediums and welcome the surprises along the way, deciding what works and what does not. This workshop is well suited for those who have had some prior painting experience and who enjoy the sharing, flexibility, and happenstance of a group environment! The workshop focuses on the process itself, not necessarily a finished painting – on the possibilities of that process and how it can be incorporated in individual artistic practice. Once comfortable with the basic techniques, the class will start to look at form and content, deliberate and accidental mark making, starting points, titling of work, and working in series, all within the discussion of process/passion/ purpose. Technique demonstrations combined with student experimentation, group discussions, and printed resources make this a liberating experience which will enhance students’ appreciation for the content and meaning within abstraction. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2C03 Calvin deRuyter Date/Time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 1, 2 & 3, Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Tuition: $295 Member/$369 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced Nels Femrite Kathleen Hope Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 3 free programming WATERCOLOR / sumi-e / field trips Sumi-e Sumi-e: Painting from the Heart Susan Frame Got the March blues? Brush them away while learning to paint a variety of luscious orchids using ink, watercolor, rice paper, and bamboo brushes. Refine skills in a non-intimidating, fun environment. Emphasis is on expressive painting from the heart, learning new techniques, and developing a personal style. Open to beginning through advanced artists. Bring a lunch. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 1C05 Date/Time: Saturday, March 7, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $95 Member/$119 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels Free Programming All About Golden Acrylics Bonnie Cutts Throughout this two-hour presentation, participants will hear tons of information about a variety of Golden acrylics and the inherent possibilities of acrylic materials. Extensive information about acrylic paints, gels, and mediums is presented, including OPEN and High Flow acrylics. OPEN is designed to stay wet longer than other acrylic paints, allowing for more control over drying time, and High Flow is highly pigmented and ink-like in consistency. Learn about Digital Mixed Media grounds, materials that push the versatility of acrylics even further by mixing up printmaking, photography, and painting. See how acrylic paints and gels mix together, as well as several examples of materials in a variety of applications. Learn to extend paint to save money and how to mix gels with paints to create gorgeous textures and surfaces to paint on. See examples of QoR, Golden’s new watercolor paint, and some luscious colors of Willamsburg Oils. Open to all levels of painting experience. Information packets and free samples provided for all attending. ••• Spring into Sumi-e Susan Frame Spring is here! Get into the spirit of the season by learning to paint spring flowers using ink, watercolor, rice paper, and bamboo brushes. Refine skills in a non-intimidating, fun environment. Emphasis is on expressive painting from the heart, learning new techniques, and developing a personal style. Open to beginning through advanced artists. Bring a lunch. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 1C06 Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $95 Member/$119 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels Susan Frame is the author of Japanese Ink Painting and A Beginner’s Art Guide-Sumi-e. 4 Foci Glass Discovery Field Trip Craig Campbell Meet a group from WBCA at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts for an exciting “field trip!” Work with a professional glass instructor to make a globe sculpture, heart sculpture, or tumbler. This hands-on experience is designed to provide participants with an exciting introduction to working with molten glass. This is the perfect activity for the curious, the adventurous, and the romantic. Finished projects can be picked up from WBCA one week after the class. Students must register at least 2 weeks in advance for this class. Class ID: 4C00 Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $85 Member/$106 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Beginner and Beyond Location: Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts ••• Travel - Best of Italy Visit the art-filled country of Italy with people from your community. WBCA is partnering with White Bear Lake Community Services to offer this trip through Premier Travel. This very special 9-day trip features Rome, Tuscany, and 4 nights in Florence. Start in Rome and Assisi where the Basilica of St. Francis is located. Next, travel to Lucca and Pisa to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa. In Florence, enjoy a city tour and visit the Academy Gallery, Giotto’s Belltower and Baptistery, as well as the Piazza Della Signoria. On the final day, attend the Rome City Tour and see the Treasures of the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Coliseum, the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, and much more! * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for the full itinerary and more info. Class ID: 2C04 Date/Time: Friday, March 20, 1:00-3:00 PM Tuition: FREE with registration Age/Level: Adults, All Levels field trips Susan Frame Start Date: Tuesday, November 3 Price: $3,245 per person double occupancy – includes airfare and hotels, 10 meals, a Tour Director, baggage handling, and more. www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-4 PM watercolor Intermediate to Advanced Watercolor Frank Zeller This class alternates between formal lessons and independent work. When appropriate, each lesson includes a handout describing the steps and colors needed to finish the work. Critiques are given every Thursday morning for completed works. Demonstrations are presented following the methods described in a handout, prior to independent work. Students must register at least 2 weeks in advance for this class. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 1C01 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, March 3-24, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $79 Member/$99 Non-Member Class ID: 1C02 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $79 Member/$99 Non-Member Class ID: 1C03 Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, March 31-April 28, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $99 Member/$124 Non-Member Class ID: 1C04 Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, April 2-30, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $99 Member/$124 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Intermediate, Advanced * Sign up for two classes and save! $173 Member/$218 Non-Member Catherine Hearding watercolor ••• Light and Shadow in Watercolor Catherine Hearding Learn how to paint light-filled watercolors, focusing on basic concepts of value, intensity, and color temperature. Students will learn about shadows and reflected light, including color selections and paint application. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list Class ID: 1C08 Date/Time: 5 Mondays, March 23-April 20, 6:30-9:00 PM Class ID: 1C09 Date/Time: 5 Mondays, April 27-June 1, 6:30-9:00 PM No class May 25 Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginners and Beyond Basic Color Theory: Take the Fear Out of Color Still Life: Making Ordinary Objects Extraordinary This watercolor class will focus on how to mix clean, vibrant color. Concepts of color value, intensity and temperature, color mixing, and application of color will be explored. Move past the basics of color theory, explore structured color schemes, and strengthen color knowledge. This class will introduce students to strategies that will help them to use color with confidence and create paintings that have more visual impact. Using still life as the genre, this watercolor course will focus on concepts of composition, value and shape patterns, creating movement in the painting, color selection, modeling of objects, and painting shadows. Students will paint from studio set-ups, which they will create, as they learn how to make an interesting painting from everyday objects. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list Class ID: 1C11 Catherine Hearding Class ID: 1C10 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: 6 Wednesdays, March 25-April 29, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM $135 Member/$169 Non-Member Adults, All Levels Catherine Hearding * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Date/Time: 5 Wednesdays, May 6-June 3, 12:30-3:00 PM Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginners and Beyond Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 5 watercolor watercolor Animal Anatomy: Effortless, StressFree Creativity Deborah Voyda Rogers Participants in this class will gain an understanding of how horses and other animals are put together, giving a solid foundation for constructing animals in paintings and drawings. Class time will be spent drawing equine and other animal skeletons and the major muscle groups. A simple, easy-to-understand approach to the skeletal and muscle structures will be covered. No memorizing required. Some tracing will be used to commit the details of each object to memory. By expanding knowledge of muscle definition, animal renderings will become more faithful to the natural beauty of all animals. Time will also be dedicated to discovering the classical approach of portraying animals by copying the masters. Water-soluble inks, graphite, and Conte crayon will be the mediums for this class. All levels are welcome in this stress-free class. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 1C12 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, March 3-31, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM No class March 10 Beginning Watercolor Loose & Free Watercolor Come and explore the wonder of watercolor by learning the fundamentals and techniques of this exciting medium. Basic class lessons will help students feel comfortable as they discover their journey using watercolors. Students can pay the instructor an optional material fee of $1 if they wish to keep the lesson plans. Learn to use watercolor in fun and exciting ways! This motivating class is good for artists with some experience and for artists who are continuing to develop their own style. This class is designed to create a sound foundation from which to build, with lesson plans to help learn more about values, color, and applying design and technique principles to paintings. Demonstrations will help guide the process. Gain confidence and have fun while learning watercolor painting. Lisa Fertig * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list, or notify the office if you prefer to use the instructor’s supplies for $8 per week. Lisa Fertig * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 1C14 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, March 2-16, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Class ID: 1C15 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, April 13-27, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Class ID: 1C16 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, May 4-18, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member Material Fee: $8 per week payable to instructor or use supply list Age/Level: Adults, Beginner * Sign up for all three classes and save! $194 Member/$245 Non-Member Class ID: 1C17 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, March 2-16, 1:00-3:30 PM Class ID: 1C18 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, April 13-27, 1:00-3:30 PM Class ID: 1C19 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, May 4-18, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate * Sign up for all three classes and save! $194 Member/$245 Non-Member Class ID: 1C13 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, April 7-28, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $108 Member/$135 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels Become a Member Support Your Art Center See page 33 for details Lisa Fertig 6 www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-4 PM watercolor / oil watercolor Painting a Winter Landscape in Watercolor Lisa Fertig Paint a beautiful landscape. Learn to use watercolor in fun and exciting ways! This motivating class is great for beginners with watercolor experience as well as artists who are continuing to develop their personal style. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 1C20 Date/Time: Saturday, March 21, 9:00-11:30 AM Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Mary Jo Van Dell oil ••• Introduction to Watercolor Sylvia Benson Finding success in working with watercolor includes learning the basics. The instructor will describe in detail the materials used in watercolor paintings and how the water and pigment work together on the paper. The class also involves learning brush techniques, mixing colors, graying colors or knocking down the intensity, methods for producing textures, doing value studies, and discussing what makes a good composition. Students will use a viewfinder to choose an eyecatching composition that can be painted in a larger abstract version, illustrating high, medium, and low key value. Finally, we will find inspiration in the labyrinth outside where we’ll create a watercolor mandala. Curious? Join us to experience, enjoy, and relax while learning. Class ID: 1C21 Date/Time: 2 Fridays, April 17 & 24, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Beginning Oil: Painting a Landscape Step-by-Step Andrew Stafford As a class, students will proceed through all phases of a landscape painting from the drawing to the lay-in, glazes, and final highlights. The instructor will demonstrate each phase in a step-by-step manner that includes individual help. Class will begin with a pencil drawing and a burnt umber lay-in. On the first week of class the instructor will discuss different brands of paints and different whites and get a general consensus on the classes’ feelings about some palettes and the pros and cons of each. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2C05 Class ID: 1C22 Date/Time: 2 Saturdays, April 18 & 25, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Tuition: $54 Member/$68 Non-Member Material Fee: $3 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens, Beginner Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 6:30-9:00 PM Studio Landscape Painting with Mike Rada Mike Rada Whether one is just getting started or has painted for many years, this class has much to offer. Students will work from their own studies, sketches, drawings, or photos and will learn what it takes to create a successful painting from start to finish. Mike will show examples of his work and give demos, short lectures, and lots of positive encouragement while students work on their own projects and style. The information provided applies to all mediums, so students may work in oils, acrylics, or pastels. Class is limited to 10 students. Students cannot miss the first day of class, as Mike will be giving important lectures and demos. No supplies are needed the first day of class, except paper and pen to take notes. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2C08 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, April 2-23, 6:30-9:00 PM Date/Time: 5 Wednesdays, March 18-April 15, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Class ID: 2C07 Class ID: 2C09 Class ID: 2C06 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, April 30-May 28, 6:30-9:00 PM No class May 14 Date/Time: 5 Wednesdays, April 29-May 27, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond * Sign up for all three classes and save! $260 Member/$329 Non-Member Tuition: $150 Member/$188 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate * Sign up for both classes and save! $290 Member/$366 Non-Member Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 7 oil oil Becoming an Artist: A Class to Inspire Oil or Acrylic Painters Mary Jo Van Dell Many classes teach how to paint. This instructor coaches students on becoming artists. In this class, each participant will work individually and receive instruction and encouragement to enhance and develop personal skills and style. Confidence will set in as students realize their own potential. This is a class for the student wishing to go beyond the fundamentals of painting and into a deeper realm of creativity. Students may bring a blank canvas with something in mind to work on, or a piece already in progress. Experience with painting is a prerequisite for this class. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2C10 Date/Time: Wednesday, March 4, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Class ID: 2C11 Date/Time: Wednesday, March 18, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Class ID: 2C12 Date/Time: Wednesday, April 1, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Class ID: 2C13 Date/Time: Wednesday, April 15, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Class ID: 2C14 Date/Time: Wednesday, April 29, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Class ID: 2C15 A Painter’s Journey: Creating with Water Miscible or Traditional Oils Dianne Ginsberg This class is designed to be an ongoing, weekly studio painting class for working with either traditional or water miscible oil paints. The instructor welcomes beginners who have always wanted to try oils, intermediate students who wish to build on their skills, and returning students. Her approach to guiding and encouraging each of her students individually builds confidence and enjoyment of the painting process, and creates a community of painters. Classes include demonstrations and lots of tips for everyone. Students will first paint a still life, then progress by choosing their own subjects, using photos or set-ups to guide them. Note: Students choosing to work with water miscible oils will purchase a complete supply kit from the instructor on the first day of class. Students who wish to work in traditional oils can find a supply list on the website. Returning students should bring the supplies they already have. All students please bring: rags, a large container for water and /or solvent, and a roll of paper towels. * Students working in traditional oils can visit www. WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2C16 Date/Time: Wednesday, May 13, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, March 3-31, 1:00-3:00 PM Tuition: $63 Member/$79 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Intermediate, Advanced * Sign up for all six classes and save! $363 Member/$459 Non-Member Class ID: 2C17 Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, April 7-May 5, 1:00-3:00 PM Class ID: 2C18 Still Life/ Landscape Painting in Oil Christopher Copeland This class will work from still-lifes or bring the outdoors indoors. Working from sketches and plein air work, students will complete paintings, mixing color to achieve form, value, and color harmony in the landscape. Students will gain the confidence needed to complete a painting quickly and accurately. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2C19 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 1:30-4:00 PM Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member Class ID: 2C20 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member Class ID: 2C21 Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, April 2-30, 1:30-4:00 PM Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member Class ID: 2C22 Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, April 2-30, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member Class ID: 2C23 Date/Time: 3 Thursdays, May 7-28, 1:30-4:00 PM No class May 14 Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member Class ID: 2C24 Date/Time: 3 Thursdays, May 7-28, 6:30-9:00 PM No class May 14 Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, 18+, Intermediate to Advanced * Sign up for three classes and save! $261 Member/$329 Non-Member Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, May 12-June 9, 1:00-3:00 PM Tuition: $101 Member/$126 Non-Member Material Fee: $70 payable to instructor (if working with water miscible oils) Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond * Sign up for all three classes and save! $293 Member/$268 Non-Member 8 www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-4 PM acrylic Exploring Landscapes with Acrylic Charlotte Schuld Explore and enjoy painting a landscape while increasing skills in composition and acrylic painting techniques. Students will learn how to paint a landscape by finding the basic landlines and large shapes that lead to the creation of a complex finished painting through guided step-by-step practice. Students desiring to work independently on a landscape of their own choice will have that option also. Class will cover techniques to paint the great variety of moods and textures found in nature, as well as brush work that is important to know for landscape art and color mixing important for landscapes. Charlotte Schuld * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2C25 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, March 9-23, 6:00-9:00 PM acrylic Class ID: 2C26 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, April 13-27, 6:00-9:00 PM Tuition: $81 Member/$101 Non-Member Material fee: $7 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Advanced Beginner to Intermediate ••• Acrylic Painting from Still Lifes Thomas E. Stewart The instructor will offer a straightforward approach to painting “what you see”. Students will learn the basics of design, drawing, and painting from a still life. Different acrylic painting techniques will be explored to achieve a variety of visual effects. Students will receive individual instruction based on their painting experience. This class can also be used as an introduction to the Mural Painting class. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Mural Painting Thomas E. Stewart In this “large” learning experience, students will collaborate to design and paint a large mural in acrylics. Students will learn the standard methods of transforming a small sketch to a life-size acrylic mural painting. The finished project will be exhibited locally. Class ID: 2C28 Date/Time: 5 Saturdays, May 2-June 6, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM No class May 23 Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Experienced Beginner to Advanced Tom Stewart currently works as a professional mural painter. He has murals located throughout the country. Tom has a background in science and art and paints many natural science murals. Inspired by Impressionists Lisa Fertig The characteristics of Impressionist painting include relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, with emphasis on accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities (often accentuating the effects of the passage of time), and ordinary subject matter. Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies” will be the inspiration for the first class in March. “The Red Vineyard” by Vincent van Gogh will be the inspiration for the April class. The third class in May will focus on Claude Monet’s “Impression, Sunrise.” Using acrylic pigments, students will learn to paint these beautiful works of art, add their own style, and capture the impressionistic period. No experience necessary. Students are welcome to bring snacks and drinks to this class. $12 material fee includes a 16 x 20 canvas and all materials. Monet Class ID: 2C27 Class ID: 2C29 Date/Time: 4 Saturdays, March 28-April 25, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM No class April 4 Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Experienced Beginner to Advanced Date/Time: Tuesday, March 17, 6:00-9:00 PM Van Gogh Class ID: 2C30 Date/Time: Thursday, April 23, 6:00-9:00 PM Monet Class ID: 2C31 Date/Time: Tuesday, May 12, 6:00-9:00 PM Thomas E. Stewart Tuition: $27 Member/$34 Non-Member Material Fee: $12 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults 21+, All Levels Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 9 acrylic WATERCOLOR acrylic Acrylic Abstract/ Collage Transfers and Acrylic Collage Using the elements and principles of design, students in this class will create a piece of nonobjective art that is totally reliant on the elements of art as subject. Basic foundations will help everyone along with the process of layering paint on the paper. Learn a variety of techniques for transferring images (drawings or photos) onto acrylic materials and how to work them into paintings and collages for fun, expressive personal statements. Step-by- step instructions for creating gel ‘skins’ will be presented, and students will make some skins of their own. See what interesting effects can be achieved when directly transferring images onto the surface of artwork using acrylic materials. Work with prepared skins and create a whimsical portrait filled with texture and vibrant color by applying multiple layers of paints and gels. Attention to composition, balance, and creating the collage image will be covered, as well as clear explanations about the acrylic materials provided for the class. All levels of painting experience are welcome. Bring to class: Two 9” x 12” canvases, synthetic paintbrushes, palette knife, palette for paint, water container, rags, two 8” x 10” high contrast laser copies of drawings or photos, scissors, permanent marker, stencils if you have them, and a bag lunch. Lisa Fertig * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list, or notify the office if you prefer to use the instructor’s supplies for $15. Class ID: 2C32 Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Tuition: $27 Member/$34 Non-Member Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor or use supply list Age/Level: Adults 18+, Beginner, Intermediate ••• Introduction to Acrylics Susan Hartzell Vannelli Have fun learning the basics of painting with acrylics on canvas. Enjoy making beautiful brush strokes with this versatile medium. No experience necessary. Pay the instructor for all supplies. Class ID: 2C33 Date/Time: 2 Mondays, April 6 & 13, 12:45-3:00 PM Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond Bonnie Cutts Class ID: 2C35 Date/Time: Wednesday, March 18, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $80 Member/$100 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, All Levels Acrylic Marathon Bonnie Cutts Interested in learning as much as possible about the most versatile of all paint materials? Spend three days working with different acrylic paint formulas, gels, and mediums, and become familiar with fascinating new techniques. Apply gorgeous grounds, use gels and mediums in a variety of applications, pour paint, make skins, and make art! Clear explanations of all materials will be presented for future reference. Join Bonnie for three days of an information overloaded, fun-filled workshop. Open to all levels of experience. Bring to class: Favorite synthetic paintbrushes in a variety of sizes, palette knives, palette for paint, rags or paper towels, water container, three 9” x 12” or 11” x 14” gessoed canvases to work on, plastic sheet protectors or plastic sheeting stretched over cardboard, masking tape, Sharpie marker, scissors, photos or drawings to reference for subject matter, 2 pieces of raw (not primed) canvas at least 11” x 14”, a piece of plywood at least 16” x 20” (be sure it is larger than your raw canvas), a drawing pad and pencils, and a bag lunch. Class ID: 2C36 Date/Time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 10, 11 & 12, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $240 Member/$300 Non-Member Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, All Levels ••• Acrylic Workshop: Paint like Monet using the right side of the brain! Susan Hartzell Vannelli Paint like Monet... using the right side of the brain! Reproducing one of Monet’s many beautiful paintings by turning it upside down forces artists to paint what they SEE instead of what their brain knows. This class will paint Monet’s beautiful impressionistic paintings using acrylics on canvas. No experience necessary. Pay the instructor for all supplies. Class ID: 2C34 Date/Time: 2 Mondays, May 11 & 18, 12:45-3:00 PM Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond 10 Lisa Fertig www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-4 PM Fast, Loose, and Fun Bonnie Cutts Come and paint the day away in a fun, fast, loose way. Paint with bold, big brushstrokes using brushes loaded with lots of paint. Using a variety of familiar everyday objects for subject matter, students will create little paintings filled with color and packed with emotion. The focus will be on capturing larger shapes, not details. Students will be encouraged to work quickly with as few brush strokes as possible or swiftly apply paint with a palette knife. Have fun using paint mixed with gels to create thick, textural paintings filled with energy. Class will warm up with quick drawings to define shapes and forms of the objects that will be painted. Participants will finish several small paintings during the class. All levels of painting experience are welcome. Bring to class: At least 4 large synthetic brushes flats and filberts at least 1”, eight 8” x 10” surfaces to paint on-canvas, canvas boards, or gessoed masonite boards, drawing paper and pencils, palette knives, palette for paint, water container, rags, and a bag lunch. Class ID: 2C37 Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $80 Member/$100 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, All Levels acrylic / all mediums acrylic Susan Hartzell Vannelli all mediums Create a Custom Art Class Susan Hartzell Vannelli Create a custom class and enjoy a creative, lively day or evening of art, laughter, and friendships. Absolutely no artistic ability required for fun with a group of friends. Learn how easy it is to paint with acrylics, pastels, or watercolors. Bring favorite drinks and appetizers to spice up the class! Gather a group and call the office to set up dates. There is a 6 person minimum for a custom class. Class ID: 2C38 Date/Time: Pick a date, 3 hours Tuition: $30 Member/$38 Non-Member per person Material Fee: $15 per person payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, 21+, All Levels ••• Create Beautiful Art Cards! Susan Hartzell Vannelli Students will create a variety of art cards using mixed media… watercolors, handmade papers, acrylics, stencils, inks, and so much more. The instructor will provide all the supplies. Discover what the creative heart has to say! Class ID: 2C39 Date/Time: Monday, March 2, 12:45-3:00 PM Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond Painting with Paper Susan Hartzell Vannelli Draw with scissors just like Henri Matisse, experiencing the joyful side of life! Henri Matisse was the master of “paper cut-out” artwork. He used simple forms and pure, vivid colors to create beautiful collage artwork. Students will have fun creating a similar collage in Matisse’s style. Class ID: 2C40 Date/Time: Monday, April 20, 12:45-3:00 PM Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond ••• Soar! Mixed Media Mentoring Susan Hartzell Vannelli This class is for those who would like to complete a piece of art, an unfinished painting, pastel, watercolor, drawing, collage, or whatever! This instructor will mentor and help students with a new way of seeing their creative abilities, get them started on a new piece of work, and inspire them to press on and work in a series. Please bring supplies and a project. The instructor will have demonstrations each week for optional projects. Class ID: 2C41 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, March 2-30, 9:30-11:45 AM No class March 9 Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member Class ID: 2C42 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, April 6-27, 9:30-11:45 AM Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member Class ID: 2C43 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, May 4-18, 9:30-11:45 AM Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate * Sign up for all three classes and save! $238 Member/$301 Non-Member Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 11 printmaking / wood / WATERCOLOR encaustic printmaking Encaustic Introduction to Printing with Everyday Objects Painting with Encaustic Sylvia Benson Marianne Schulze This class will print using everyday objects found around the house to make beautiful patterns for paintings, cards, wrapping paper, and collage. Students will learn how to make their own printing tools including rollers and objects mounted on heavy Styrofoam. Please register at least one week in advance for this class. Kim Bakken-Parr wood Class ID: 2C44 Date/Time: Friday, May 15, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member Material Fee: $5 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond Kolrosing: Incising into Wood Kim Bakken-Parr Scholarships are available! Please call 651.407.0597 for more information. Kolrosing is an old Scandinavian tradition dating back to Viking times and was most often used to decorate objects such as spoons, small bowls or boxes, cups, etc. A specially designed knife is used to cut fine lines into wood. Traditionally, coal was rubbed into these incised lines to enhance the design, now finely ground coffee is used instead. On day one of this class, students will become familiar with the kolrosing knife and working with and against the grain of the wood. Practice coasters will be made. Students can then start tracing their final project on a larger piece of basswood. Day two will be spent on completing the final project - a perfect piece to hang from any wall. Students can bring their own line design or use one of those provided by the teacher. Designs are not limited to only traditional patterns. Be creative! All tools and materials are provided for this class. Please bring magnification if needed for this close hand work. Class ID: 4C19 Date/Time: Monday & Wednesday, March 23 & 25, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $54 Member/$68 Non-Member Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond Join in on a new endeavor of working with hot beeswax which contains a resin as a hardening agent and pigments of many colors. It is called encaustic, an ancient art form dating back to the Greeks, which was revived by Jasper Johns and has gained popularity since the 90s. This medium is exciting because of its flexibility and versatility. Wax can be moved with a hot air gun, textured with tools, imbedded with beautiful paper, and turned into a collage. Step-by-step instruction and individual attention will help students develop their painting in this wonderful medium. Students with previous instruction may attend any class and work on a project of their own choosing. Classes are limited to 6 students; sign up early! Encaustic Trees Class ID: 2C45 Date/Time: Friday, May 1, 12:30-3:30 PM Encaustic Poppy Collage Class ID: 2C46 Date/Time: Saturday, May 2, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM Encaustic Apples, Pears, and Peppers Class ID: 2C47 Date/Time: Saturday, May 2, 1:00-4:00 PM Encaustic Poppy Collage Class ID: 2C48 Date/Time: Friday, May 15, 12:30-3:30 PM Encaustic Trees Class ID: 2C49 Date/Time: Saturday, May 16, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM Encaustic Apples, Pears, and Peppers Class ID: 2C50 Date/Time: Saturday, May 16, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $33 Member/$41 Non-Member Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Beginner, Intermediate Sylvia Benson 12 www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-4 PM pastels The Eclectic Pastel Experience Mike Judy This one-day workshop with artist Mike Judy is intended to have students “experience” different applications of pastel. As a group, the class will construct 3 still lifes and then capture them using 3 different pastel techniques – loose, relaxed, and tight. The instructor will offer helpful suggestions about color, composition, shape, and texture. This will be all achieved using hard and soft pastels on paper. At the end of the day, the entire class will gather to have a fun, non-judgmental critique. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2C51 Date/Time: Sunday, April 26, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Tuition: $36 Members/$45 Non-Members Age/Level: Adults, All Levels Christopher Copeland PASTELS ••• Pastel Landscape Workshop Cynthia Kath The focus of this workshop is to help students find, trust, and enrich their own artistic voice through the wonderful medium of pastels. The class will look at techniques to learn how value, composition, style, and color turn into great works of art. Students should bring whatever pastels they already have, if any, and a notebook. Cynthia will supply a variety of papers and a variety of hard and soft pastels. The instructor will teach how to create sanded paper and how to under-paint for pastel paintings. Students should feel free to bring some of their own photographs, especially those that have personal meaning. It is best to work from photos that have strong contrast, both darks and lights. Hint: usually landscapes start from about 30-40 feet in front of the viewer. $15 material fee covers paper, Golden Pastel Ground, neutral Acrylic paint and water soluble pastels. The instructor will provide some images as well. Students can look forward to Cynthia sharing her knowledge so they may discover the luminosity of this pure pigment and capture the spirit of pastels. Class ID: 2C52 Date/Time: Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29, Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sunday 12:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member Material fee: $15 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Intermediate Pastel Christopher Copeland This indoor class will explore how to add color, depth, and vibrancy to pastel paintings by experimenting with various techniques using a variety of surfaces and textures. Focus will be on composition, light, and color value with individual attention and class demonstrations. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2C53 Date/Time: 4 Wednesdays, March 4-25, 1:30-4:00 PM Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member Class ID: 2C54 Date/Time: 5 Wednesdays, April 1-29, 1:30-4:00 PM Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, 18+, Intermediate to Advanced Intermediate Plein Air with Pastels or Oil Christopher Copeland This class will explore the many creative possibilities of painting outdoors using oils or pastels. Emphasis from the instructor will be working from life with focus on composition, light, and color value with individual attention and class demonstrations. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2C55 Date/Time: 4 Wednesdays, May 6-27, 1:30-4:00 PM Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, 18+, Intermediate to Advanced ••• Introduction to Chalk Pastels Susan Hartzell Vannelli People who like fresh, pure, vivid colors will open their artistic world to new possibilities and creative insights by working with pastels. Students will learn about the materials and tools, explore basic pastel techniques, and learn to combine pastels with other mixed media. Each week will be filled with demonstrations and experimentation. Class ID: 2C56 Date/Time: 3 Tuesdays, April 14-28, 9:30-11:45 AM Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Beginner Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 13 drawing James Nutt DRAWING Gestural Drawing Mike Reed An effective drawing somehow “feels” right because contrast, contour, elasticity, structure, size, line quality, texture, and descriptive detail work together to create a sense of drama, form, and movement. These characteristic elements are all components of “gesture,” and learning to recognize and manipulate the underlying gesture of objects is essential to effectively rendering everything from dynamic figures, flowing drapery, and delicate organic forms, to exaggerated cartoons, graphic design, and lively abstracts. Some people seem to have an innate grasp of gesture and how to express it through drawing. Those with less native understanding often dismiss themselves as lacking talent, but the ability to recognize and use gesture to create effective drawings can be acquired by instruction, observation, and practice. Learning to see and interpret gesture is an ongoing process for all artists, and this class is designed to benefit artists of all experience levels. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2C57 Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, March 3-31, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $135 Member/$169 Non-Member Class ID: 2C58 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, April 7-28, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $108 Member/$135 Non-Member Class ID: 2C59 Directed Life Drawing Mike Reed Acquiring life drawing skills takes time and practice, but proficiency is achieved more quickly with some instruction. An instructor can even help artists who already have considerable experience in life drawing see the figure with a fresh eye. This class will focus on shorter poses that explore the structure and gesture of the figure. Model fee is included in tuition. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2C60 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 1:15-4:15 PM Tuition: $148 Member/$185 Non-Member Class ID: 2C61 Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, April 2-30, 1:15-4:15 PM Tuition: $185 Member/$231 Non-Member Class ID: 2C62 Date/Time: 3 Thursdays, May 7-28, 1:15-4:15 PM No class May 14 Tuition: $111 Member/$139 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults 18+, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $434 Member/$545 Non-Member Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Suzanne Starks Some people have always wanted to learn how to draw but have been scared because they lack an artistic background or believe one needs to have “inborn talent.” This unique, two-part series will put those fears to rest, using an acclaimed workbook with drawing exercises that have proven to be highly effective. Students will learn to access the right side of the brain, which is where non-verbal and creative abilities are concentrated. This series is designed to teach complete novices how to draw and those who already draw to deepen their artistic perception. They will learn the foundation of drawing, “seeing” as an artist sees. Students will be challenged by exercises both in and outside of class, and their efforts will be rewarded with the gratification of being able to draw better than they would have ever guessed. Handouts outlining the material, a workbook tailored to the subject, and individual critiques will help everyone accomplish their goal of drawing better. Please register at least a week in advance for this class. Please let the office know if you already have the workbook. Students cannot miss the first week of class. Bring to class: Small pencil sharpener and 12” ruler. Class ID: 2C63 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, May 5-26, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $108 Member/$135 Non-Member Date/Time: 5 Mondays, March 2-30, 6:00-8:30 PM Age/Level: Adults 18+, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $341 Member/$429 Non-Member Date/Time: 5 Mondays, April 13-May 11, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM 14 Class ID: 2C64 Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member Material Fee: $29.50 payable to instructor for Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook, class notes, viewfinder, graphite stick, erasable felt-tip marker, white latex eraser , #2 pencil with white eraser, and 4B drawing pencil. Optional materials will be available for purchase in class. Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-4 PM Suzanne Starks Continue to engage the right side of the brain and learn how to draw more effectively in this intermediate/advanced drawing class. Students will draw an “after” room interior and an “after” self-portrait (the “before” pictures will have been drawn in the Level I class) and will be amazed at their level of competency. Bring supplies from beginning class: “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook”, view finder, graphite stick, erasable felt-tip marker, white plastic eraser, #2 pencil, 4B drawing pencil, 12” ruler, and small pencil sharpener. Class ID: 2C65 Date/Time: 5 Mondays, March 2-30, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Class ID: 2C66 Date/Time: 5 Mondays, April 13-May 11, 6:00-8:30 PM Sketching Buildings Portrait Drawing Julie Erickson James Nutt This class is for those who want to get better at sketching buildings and the spaces they create. Although a straight line may occasionally be used, this is certainly not a drafting class. The intent of this class is to learn how to quickly read a building’s story, define its basic shapes, and then sketch that story using scale, proportion, texture, shadow, and basic perspective. This informal class will begin with some group instruction and then sketching exercises with one-on-one advice. Exercises will include how to draw building detail, buildings as backdrop, and will briefly cover drawing interior rooms. James Nutt is a local architect and urban sketching instructor. In previous urban sketching classes, enough questions on buildings have consistently surfaced to make this a great indoor class for the colder months. Never look at buildings the same way again. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member Material Fee: $7.70 payable to instructor for class notes, kneaded eraser, and tortillion. Age/Level: Experienced Beginner and Beyond Prerequisite: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain I Class ID: 2C69 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 3:00-5:00 PM Tuition: $72 Member/$90 Non-Member Class ID: 2C70 ••• Introduction to Colored Pencils drawing Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain II Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, April 2-30, 3:00-5:00 PM Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels Susan Hartzell Vannelli Discover the basics of colored pencils! Students will learn about the papers and basic tools used, and create a beautiful landscape or skyscape using the tonal layering technique. Class ID: 2C67 Date/Time: 2 Mondays, April 27 & May 4, 12:45-3:00 PM Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond ••• Capturing the emotion, expression, and/or personality of someone is the biggest challenge and biggest reward of portrait drawing. Students will draw a portrait from start to finish, from a photo provided by the instructor. Different styles of portrait drawing will demonstrated, along with different shading methods and tips/techniques for achieving realism of the features of the face and clothing. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 2C71 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, March 10-31, 6:30-8:30 PM Class ID: 2C72 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, May 5-26, 6:30-8:30 PM Tuition: $72 Member/$90 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Beginner, Intermediate ••• Drawing from the Paper Up Julie Erickson This class is for those who have a desire to draw but have had little or no prior drawing instruction, as well as those who have held back from signing up for beginning drawing classes, fearing it may be assumed that the ‘basics’ are already known. This is a true introductory drawing class, and it will be assumed that students have not had much, if any, prior drawing instruction. The atmosphere will be light and fun and no ‘natural ability’ is required, so come and discover the joys of drawing. After completing this class, students will have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to draw on their own and sign up for other drawing classes. Students will learn the differences in and uses of various pencils, pencil strokes, papers, erasers, shading and measuring tools, how to lay out a drawing, as well as some bonus advanced tips and techniques. Students will be drawing from photos provided by the instructor. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Keys to Drawing Class ID: 2C73 Susan Hartzell Vannelli Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, April 7-28, 6:30-8:30 PM Tuition: $72 Member/$90 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 13+, Beginner Students will have fun learning the key elements of drawing or improving their drawing skills in order to make better paintings. Class ID: 2C68 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, March 16-30, 12:45-3:00 PM Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond James Nutt Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 15 photography David Parker photography Improving Photographic Skills Beginning iPhoneography This course will be an open discussion and critique of photographic skills and technology. Join Robert and David, along with an invited professional photographer, for a session of critique and review of their compositions. Time permitting, there will be an opportunity to do a photo walkabout at the art center and a critique of those images. Be prepared to complete assignments for following sessions. Participants are encouraged to bring a selection of up to 5 images (digital or prints), which will be reviewed by the instructors and class members in an open critique. Please email questions and/or requests to the instructors at rcuerden@mac.com and dave@davidaparker.com. This class is for those who enjoy taking pictures with their iPhone and wish they knew how to use it in a creative way. Whether on vacation, at a family reunion, or day-to-day snapshots, the iPhone can be a powerful companion to capture interesting images. In this class students will be “iPhoneographers” and explore the potential of the smartphone. The class will explore topics such as exposure, composition, the importance of resolution, applications, and various ways to share and store images. Class will be a mixture of short lectures, assignments, and lots of time for making and talking about iPhoneography. Robert Cuerden & David Parker Lars Samuelsson Lars Samuelsson Class ID: 5C14 Class ID: 5C11 Date/Time: Tuesday, March 3, 7:00-9:00 PM Class ID: 5C12 Date/Time: 2 Mondays, May 11 & 18, 6:30-8:30 PM Tuition: $36 Member/$45 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Beginner Equipment: iPhone model 5 or earlier Date/Time: Tuesday, April 7, 7:00-9:00 PM Class ID: 5C13 Date/Time: Tuesday, May 5, 7:00-9:00 PM Tuition: FREE with registration Age/Level: Adults, All Levels 16 www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-4 PM artist development artist development An Overview for Finding and Writing Successful Grants Kathy Blegen-Huntley For those dreaming of getting a grant to support their artwork, there is a process for gaining grant/ financial support and writing a successful grant application. Join this workshop to learn the tools needed to research, source, and write grants specifically targeted to support the individual artist. This instructor has been a professional fundraiser and grant writer for the last 10 years, and will show students where to locate local and national grant opportunities, specific examples of what grantees are looking for when evaluating grant applications, and how to write a compelling grant. This will be an informative workshop designed to get students to write their first grant or improve upon their grant writing skills. After registering, students should e-mail Kathy a copy of the grant they are working on, a past grant application, or specific grants they are considering (email address will be provided upon registration). This will allow Kathy to review the grants prior to the workshop and provide feedback. Working on actual grant applications in the workshop and obtaining feedback from the class is very helpful to the writing process. Class ID: 5C15 Artist Discussion and Critique Neil Johnston The Artist Discussion is a critique class designed for the working artist, beginning artists, or people who just enjoy art. Each session includes a structured art critique of 2D/3D media art works and a discussion of related art topics. We will discuss 5-6 works of art at each session. Everyone is encouraged to bring art to be discussed, but it is not required. Registration is required for this FREE class. Registration does not guarantee the showing of work. The popularity of these sessions has necessitated a schedule for when work will be shown. Class ID: 5C16 Date/Time: Tuesday, March 24, 7:00-9:00 PM Class ID: 5C17 Date/Time: Tuesday, April 21, 7:00-9:00 PM Class ID: 5C18 Date/Time: Tuesday, May 19, 7:00-9:00 PM Tuition: FREE with registration Age/Level: Adults, All Levels Studio Coffee Neil Johnston Come to WBCA for coffee and discuss art, artists, techniques, and trends. Free with registration. Stay for open studio and make art. Class ID: 5C19 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: 11 Fridays, March 6-May 15, 9:30-10:30 AM FREE with registration Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced ••• Open Studio: Artist to Artist No Instructor Get to know other artists. Grow in knowledge, support, and community by painting together in all mediums. Artists work on their own projects with their own supplies. No instruction will be provided; this is an opportunity to paint with a group of like-minded artists addicted to paint. Bringing of snacks is encouraged. Registration is required to attend this class. Class ID: 2C74 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: 11 Fridays, March 6-May 15, 10:30 AM-1:30 PM FREE with registration Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced Date/Time: Thursday, April 16, 6:30-8:30 PM Tuition: $20 Member/$25 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 17 cooking Build a Portable Brick Oven David S. Cargo cooking Learn to Bake in a Wood-Fired Oven David S. Cargo Join David S. Cargo to learn how to bake in a wood-fired oven. Students will learn how to make dough for flatbreads (including naan and pita) and pizza, and how to fire-roast vegetables. All of these foods will be baked on site in the Mary & Peter Gove wood-fired oven. Students will leave with knowledge of wood-fired ovens, the nature of baking at different temperature ranges, several recipes for a wood-fired oven, and practice baking in one of these ovens. Class ID: 4C20 Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 1:30-5:00 PM Tuition: $32 Member/$40 Non-Member Material Fee: $5 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond Join award-winning baker David S. Cargo to learn how to build a portable stacked-brick oven. The oven is built from stacked bricks that are not mortared together and can be moved after the oven is built. Students will learn how to build a small oven by themselves and go from bare ground to cooking pizza in about 4 hours. Class discussion covers some of the differences between these portable brick ovens and more familiar designs such as Alan Scott ovens, Forno Bravo Pompeii ovens, and cob ovens such as those made popular by Kiko Denzer. The class covers siting the oven, preparing the ground for the oven, and then the practical techniques for construction. Every student gets a handout with plans for three different sizes of ovens, their bills of materials, and recipes for use with the oven. The oven is built to demonstrate the techniques used, and the plans that show how the ovens go together will be read. While the fire is heating the oven up, David demonstrates how to make dough for pizza, bread, naan, and pita bread. Later in the afternoon, the dough is formed into the proper shapes for baking, and some dough is formed for a loaf of bread. Finally, the pita bread, naan, and pizzas are baked (and eaten) and then the loaf of bread goes into the oven. Please bring a lunch for an hour break at noon, plus hat, gloves, note-taking materials and sturdy shoes (in case of falling bricks). Class ID: 4C21 Date/Time: Saturday, May 9, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Tuition: $75 Member/$94 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond Paella Valenciana Peggy Doran The Paella is the pan used to cook this legendary dish, and Valenciana refers to the region of Spain on the shores of the Mediterranean where it originated. It is typically cooked outdoors in the countryside on a dry wood fire. The paella must be set at a suitable height to be surrounded by flames during the first part of the cooking, and the fire must be kept burning at the correct strength. Generally, good paella depends not so much on the quality of the ingredients as on combining all the components in the correct proportions. The five basic elements - oil, water, rice, heat and cooking receptacle - need be balanced with an almost mathematical precision. The experience and personal touch of whoever is in charge of the cooking are also of utmost importance. The preparation of a paella in the countryside is a ritualistic, festive occasion which can sometimes turn into a gastronomic debate! The relaxed, lighthearted atmosphere is punctuated with jokes and comments on the progress of the food. The experience culminates when the paella is deemed ready, removed from the fire and carried to the table. Paella Valenciana has Bomba rice, rabbit or pork, green beans, chicken, snails, tomatoes, paprika, and saffron. Peggy’s version of Paella Valenciana will use seafood, pork, chicken, beans, chorizo, and Bomba rice. That’s a mouthful! Bring an apron to class. Class ID: 4C23 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Location: Monday, May 18, 6:30-8:30 PM $60 Member/$75 Non-Member Adults, 21+, All Levels Margaux’s Table ••• Bread Making Peggy Doran Peggy Doran from Margaux’s Table in downtown White Bear Lake will teach students how to make a classic slow rise French country loaf of bread as well as a baguette and focaccia from one recipe. Please bring an apron to class. Class ID: 4C22 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Location: 18 Monday, March 23, 6:30-8:30 PM $50 Member/ $63 Non-Member Adults, 21+, All Levels Margaux’s Table www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-4 PM Writing Roundtable Mary Jane LaVigne Join with fellow writers to talk about craft, try a short exercise, and share work. Bring paper, pen, and a writing sample of up to 500 words to read. Bringing work is optional. Class ID: 5C02 Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31, 7:00-9:00 PM Class ID: 5C03 Date/Time: Tuesday, April 28, 7:00-9:00 PM Class ID: 5C04 Date/Time: Tuesday, May 26, 7:00-9:00 PM Tuition: FREE with registration Age/Level: Adults, All Levels ••• Literary Book Club/Reading as a Writer Anne Schwab An interactive book club style class with no prep, no stress, no fuss, and no mess. Using selections read in class, participants will dig deep and discover the who, what, when, where, why, and how of each example. Learn how to analyze plot, character, setting, voice, and more. Join the literary fun as classic and current tales of drama and delight come to life. Class ID: 5C05 Date/Time: Monday, March 2, 6:00-7:30 PM Class ID: 5C06 Date/Time: Monday, April 6, 6:00-7:30 PM Class ID: 5C07 Date/Time: Monday, May 4, 6:00-7:30 PM Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $37 Member/$49 Non-Member Defining and Refining Your Process Alison Bergblom Johnson “Should I write every day?” is a process question. Process is about how words get on the page and then how words are refined. The class will look at the work of Julia Cameron (author of The Artist’s Way) and Natalie Goldberg (author of Writing Down the Bones). Students will also learn about how successful writers have made their process their own. Students will have the opportunity to come up with a process mission statement of their own, and will have a chance to begin creating their own process and process journal. Class ID: 5C08 Date/Time: Sunday, March 15, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $36 Member/$45 Non-Member Material Fee: $3 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Writers thinking about getting words on the page ••• Stealing from Poetry’s Toolbox: A Creative Nonfiction Course Alison Bergblom Johnson Creative nonfiction is often described as borrowing techniques from fiction for nonfiction. Scene, plot, and character are all good examples of these. This workshop will be about using poetic techniques in nonfiction. Examples include voice and image, though there are others. The class will look at the creative nonfiction of a diverse set of writers such as Mark Doty, Nick Flynn, Mary McCarthy, and Joan Didion. From the readings the class will mine examples of these techniques used in the real world. Come prepared to write. Class ID: 5C09 Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $36 Member/$45 Non-Member Material Fee: $3 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Writers who tell or want to tell true stories writing / calligraphy writing Spring as Literary Subject Alison Bergblom Johnson As April showers finally bring May flowers let’s read spring literature. We’ll read from Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, from Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev’s novel Spring Torrents and poems by Juan Ramón Jiménez and Christina Rossetti. Prepare for new beginnings. Class ID: 5C10 Date/Time: Saturday, May 16, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $36 Member/$45 Non-Member Material Fee: $3 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, All Writers and Readers calligraphy Beginning Calligraphy Pat Barrett Learning calligraphy is similar to learning any art form – it involves line, shape, space, movement, texture, color, and self-expression. Also similarly, there are rules and techniques meant to help make the learning process easier. Come join us to learn what those rules and techniques are and be on the way to a lifetime of creativity. The focus of the first class will be on an introduction to tools, supplies, terms, rules, and other basic steps necessary to learn any calligraphic “hand”. The focus of the following two classes will be on learning the miniscule (lower case) letters of the Italic hand. Students will leave this class understanding the broad-edge pen, letter proportion, letter shapes, slant, and stroke direction. The instructor will discuss other supplies at the first class. Please note: Students that have already learned the basics of calligraphy yet desire to have more guidance are welcome. Class ID: 5C01 Date/Time: 3 Wednesdays, April 1-15, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $81 Member/$101 Non-Member Material Fee: $5 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 19 fiber Jeanne Molamphy fiber Weave a Chunky Plaid Accent Pillow Felted Vases, Vessels, and Bowls Big yarns and a mega plaid design make this pillow fast to warp and quick to weave. It can be woven in an afternoon and is easy to sew together. Let’s have some fun and spend time creating and sharing great conversation with new and old friends. Bring to class: 2 skeins of Bulky Acrylic Yarn (350+ yards each -1 skein White or Natural and 1 skein of the color of choice) and a 12” x 12” pillow form. Learn the fascinating art of seamless 3-D wet felting! Using wool and a variety of natural fibers, felt a small vessel to hold trinkets, chocolates, or to simply brighten up any shelf. Choose bright or natural colors, then “sculpt” the vessel into any shape from organic to contemporary. It can even be reversible. $20 material fee, payable to instructor, includes all fibers and supplies. Bring from home: 2-3 hand towels, scissors, and plastic bag to carry home wet items. Optional: apron, lunch or snack. Jeanne Molamphy Class ID: 4C01 Date/Time: Monday & Friday, April 6 & 10, 12:30-4:30 PM Tuition: $72 Member/$90 Non-Member Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor for loom and tools rental. Instructor will supply all other materials and equipment needed to complete project. Age/Level: Adults, Teens 15+, Beginner and Beyond Prerequisite: Students should have knowledge of sewing, either by hand or machine 20 Leslie Granbeck Class ID: 4C02 Date/Time: Friday, March 13, 10:00 AM-2:30 PM Tuition: $41 Member/$51 Non-Member Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels Scarves to Dye For! Leslie Granbeck Explore two fascinating art forms: silk dyeing and nuno felting. Dye silk scarves in the morning, then design a beautiful nuno felted scarf in the afternoon. With the dyed silk as a base, add soft wool and other exotic fibers to the surface and learn the magical technique to bond them into a beautiful nuno felted scarf. $40 material fee includes 3 silk scarves, all fibers and supplies. Dress for mess! Bring from home: Sharp scissors, 2-3 old hand towels, 1 old bath towel, plastic bag to carry home wet items, and a bag lunch. Optional: apron. Class ID: 4C03 Date/Time: Saturday, March 28, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member Material Fee: $40 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-4 PM Felted Wall Hanging Explore a variety of creative surface treatments that will take felted designs to a new level. Learn to add texture, color, and depth to projects using inlays, resists, fine fabrics, and more. Add 3-dimensional components, images, pockets, and other innovative surface designs. A variety of samples will be made in class. Use samples for design inspiration or combine them for a striking piece of fiber art. Some wet felting experience is helpful. $25 material fee includes all fibers and supplies, and is payable to the instructor. Bring to first class: 2-3 hand towels, sharp scissors, and a plastic bag to carry home wet items. Optional: apron. Create a beautiful felted wall hanging with colorful wool fibers and a little soapy water. Add texture and depth to the felt with color and then explore innovative surface designs including cracks and craters. Some wet felting experience is helpful. $30 material fee includes all fibers and supplies. Bring from home: A bag lunch, 2-3 hand towels, 1 old bath towel, sharp scissors and a plastic bag to carry home wet items. Optional: apron. Leslie Granbeck Class ID: 4C04 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, April 13-May 4, 12:30-4:30 PM Tuition: $144 Member/$180 Non-Member Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels ••• Leslie Granbeck Leslie Granbeck Embellish a silk scarf with soft wool fibers to create a beautiful accessory perfect for spring. Choose a color palette of beautifully dyed fibers and then create any design from floral to geometric to abstract. Without knitting or sewing, create a supple scarf using a little soapy water and a unique felting technique. $25 material fee includes all fibers and supplies. Bring from home: A bag lunch, scissors, 2-3 hand towels, 1 old bath towel, and a plastic bag to carry home wet items. Optional: apron. Class ID: 4C05 Date/Time: Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 AM-2:30 PM Tuition: $41 Member/$51 Non-Member Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels Tressa Sularz basketry Class ID: 4C06 Date/Time: Saturday, May 9, 10:00 AM-4:30 PM Tuition: $59 Member/$74 Non-Member Material Fee: $30 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels ••• Spiral Stars Beaded Cowl Diane L. Augustin Nuno Felted Scarf for Spring FIBER / basketry Creative Surfaces for Feltmakers Experience the joy of knitting cowls and shawls with luscious fingering weight yarn by following this carefree design! It’s fun to incorporate seed beads with this easy bead placement technique. There are three versions of the pattern for this simple yet elegant cowl. Each one will have a different effect, though they are all the same basic pattern. Versions 1 and 2 are inspired by Fibonacci numbers. Version 3 is a simple bead placement option. The finished cowl is approximately 6” deep x 46” in circumference. The instructor will provide stringing materials and a variety of beads to choose from. Twined Basketry Tressa Sularz In this class students will learn the basics of a traditional basketry technique, twining. They will explore whatever shape or design that they want. Waxed linen and/or cotton are available for use. Students will learn how to add beads, add a secondary color, create basic designs, and a finish technique of choice. A variety of colors are available to personalize the basket. Please register for this class at least a week in advance. Bring from home: small sharp scissors. Class ID: 4C08 Date/Time: Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Tuition: $54 Member/$68 Non-Member Material Fee: $18 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Class ID: 4C07 Date/Time: Monday, March 9, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Tuition: $27 Member/$34 Non-Member Material fee: $9 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Advanced Beginner and Beyond Prerequisite: Students must know how to knit and purl. Diane L. Augustin Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 21 jewelry Fine Silver Necklaces Upcycled Jewelry: Kim Bakken-Parr out with the old, In this class students will design and create a beautiful fine silver necklace (99.9% silver). in with the new Kim Bakken-Parr No sawing, hammering, or soldering is involved. Students will start out designing their piece using Polymer clay and a variety of texture sheets and shape templates. Once the design has been finalized, students begin working with Precious Metal Clay. This clay contains silver particles, water, and an organic binder. It has the consistency of sticky Play-Doh. After drying in a dehydrator the pieces are fired in a kiln. Finally the jewelry is polished and a patina may be applied. Leave the class with a finished piece of jewelry! Bring a lunch. Class ID: 4C10 Date/Time: Monday, March 30, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $54 Member/$68 Non-Member Material Fee: $50 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond ••• Beaded Leather Wrap Bracelet Kim Bakken-Parr Kim Bakken-Parr jewelry Byzantine Bracelet with a Twist Kim Bakken-Parr This bracelet is a modern twist on a traditional chain maille bracelet design. Each student will start out with sterling silver jump rings and end up with a custom bracelet. While the pattern looks complicated, it is as simple as counting to six, because the design is repeated after every six jump rings. Pliers are provided, but students can bring their own if they wish. Students will also learn how to make jump rings at home. Those who need magnification for this close hand work should bring their own. Learn how to make a beautiful wrap bracelet out of beaded leather and semi-precious stones in one day. Using leather cord, beading thread, 4mm semiprecious gemstones, and a button, this is possible. Students will cut and measure the leather cord and string the button. After securing the cord on a clipboard, a bead is strung on the thread and sewn around the leather cord. This process is continued until the desired bracelet length is reached. Please bring a bag lunch and magnification if needed for this close hand work. Class ID: 4C11 Date/Time: Tuesday, May 12, 10:00 AM-1:30 PM Tuition: $32 Member/$40 Non-Member Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond Jill Krongard Learn the techniques of redesigning old jewelry into gorgeous new pieces! Learn step-by-step instructions on how to simply and effectively redesign old jewelry into a one-of-a-kind piece! Students will enjoy sharing creative ideas with other attendees and go home with gorgeous jewelry they designed and fabricated. The instructor will supply the tools, beads, clasps, cords or wire, crimps, and all the guidance for success. Bring out-of-style or broken jewelry and turn it into wonderful new creations. There will also be additional tools and beads available for students to purchase and use with their designs. Class ID: 4C12 Date/Times: Tuesday, April 21, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 payable to the instructor, additional beads for sale Age/Level: Adult, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond ••• Peyote Stitch Bead Weaving: Czech Glass Bracelet Cheri Meyer Learn and love the ancient technique of off loom free form bead weaving where seed beads are woven together using a needle, thread, and the peyote stitch to create a bracelet with distinctive patterns and textures. In this class students will learn the peyote stitch weave and how to incorporate colorful Czech glass beads into their bracelet design, weaving and mixing complementary colors to assemble a bracelet that will fit their exact wrist size. The instructor will have 3 different color combinations to choose from. Bring from home: Scissors Class ID: 4C13 Date/Time: Wednesday, March 11, 10:30 AM-3:30 PM Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 13+, Beginner and Beyond Class ID: 4C09 Date/Time: Friday, March 27, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member Material Fee: $45 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels 22 Cheri Meyer www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-4 PM Beginning Stained Glass Want to increase a fused glass collection, or just need a unique serving bowl? In this class students will learn glass fusing and slumping techniques and create a 10.5” square shallow serving bowl. Each student will create their design based on the colors and types of glass they want to use. Students can select from a variety of colors and forms such as sheet glass, stringer, frit, confetti, and powder. During the creation process, students will have the opportunity to use glass saws and grinders. Glass cutting experience is helpful, but not necessary. Students will be called to pick up their pieces after kiln firing is complete. All students should wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Long hair needs to be pulled back and put into a binder. This introductory class will give students the opportunity to learn the copper-foil stained glass technique. Students will first decide on the pattern of their piece. Pattern sheets are available for use or students can design their own. Glass is chosen and the pieces are cut using glass cutters, grinders, and saws. Once the pieces are cut and cleaned, students will solder their pieces together and attach copper rings for hanging. Students can bring a special piece of glass they want to incorporate into their design if desired. No previous glass cutting experience is necessary. Students should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Long hair needs to be pulled back. All tools are provided, just bring a bag lunch. Class ID: 4C14 Class ID: 4C16 Date/Time: Saturday, March 7, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $63 Member/$79 Non-Member Material Fee: $40 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels Date/Time: Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12, Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Tuition: $81 Member/$101 Non-Member Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels Kim Bakken-Parr & Lee Parr ••• Fused Glass Plate Kim Bakken-Parr & Lee Parr Learn glass fusing and slumping techniques by creating a 7” round plate. This is the perfect accompaniment to the fused glass serving bowl. Glass safety and information about the different types of glass and COE will be covered in class. Students can select from a variety of colors and forms such as sheet glass, stringer, frit, confetti, and powder. During the creation process, students will have the opportunity to use glass saws and grinders. Glass cutting experience is helpful, but not necessary. Students will be called to pick up their pieces after kiln firing is complete. All students should wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Long hair needs to be pulled back and put into a binder. If time allows, students may be able to make more than one plate. Class ID: 4C15 Date/Time: Sunday, March 8, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $36 Member/$45 Non-Member Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels GLASS Fused Glass Square Serving Bowl Kim Bakken-Parr & Lee Parr Kim Bakken-Parr ••• Introduction to Mosaics: Window Mosaic Kim Bakken-Parr & Lee Parr Learn the basics of making a mosaic in this introductory class. After instruction on glass safety and glass cutting techniques, students will be given an 8” x 10” glass surface to design surrounded by a zinc channel (border). Students should come with a simple design in mind that they would like to create. After glass pieces are cut they are glued to a sheet of glass. The final step is grouting the piece to enhance the look of the design. There will be rings attached to the border so the finished mosaic window can be hung. All tools are provided and no previous glass cutting experience is required. All students should wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Long hair needs to be pulled back and put into a binder. Class ID: 4C17 Date/Time: Saturday, May 16, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $54 Member/$68 Non-Member Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels Kim Bakken-Parr glass Mosaic Night Light Kim Bakken-Parr & Lee Parr This is an easy mosaic project for the beginner and a great way to spend an afternoon. Students should come with a simple design in mind for their night light. After pieces of glass are cut for the mosaic, they are glued to a sheet of glass. Since heatactivated glue is used, there is no need to wait for the glue to dry. The piece will then be grouted to enhance the look. A night light will be attached to the back of the mosaic piece using the same glue that was used on the glass pieces. All students should wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Long hair needs to be pulled back and put into a binder. Class ID: 4C18 Date/Time: Sunday, May 17, 1:00-4:30 PM Tuition: $32 Member/$40 Non-Member Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 23 yoga / dance Yoga: Meditation in Motion Shaila Cunningham Learn yoga as “meditation in motion” without the distractions of mirrors and music. Instructor Shaila Cunningham (Kripalu/Yoga Alliance Cert. 2001) will provide lots of one-on-one coaching and hands-on assisting so students can adapt their practice to their body type, range of motion, and fitness level. Reclaim health and wellbeing in these comprehensive, 80-90 minute classes that leave students feeling like they’ve had a work-out, a massage, and a vacation! Participants in all classes should be able to move from seated floor to standing positions (not chair yoga). Missed classes can be made up at other locations. Please bring a mat and beach towel. One-time trial rate (new students only): $10. Enroll after class or be on your way! Drop-ins: $18. Pay instructor directly and RSVP to: shaila@yogahotdish.com. Class ID: 9C01 YOGA Date/Time: 13 Wednesdays, March 4-May 27, 12:15 PM-1:45 PM Tuition: $195 Member/$244 Non-Member Age/Level: Beginners & Active Seniors – those with chronic illness, pain, or injury please email instructor Location: North Oaks East Rec Bldg. Class ID: 9C02 Date/Time: 12 Fridays, March 6-May 29, 8:40-10:00 AM No class May 22 Tuition: $180 Member/$225 Non-Member Age/Level: Experienced Adults & Fit Beginners Location: WBCA Class ID: 9C03 Dance Ballet Basics for Adults Jan Chamberlin Develop the grace and strength of a ballet dancer. This class will introduce the basic fundamentals of ballet and simple combinations of steps. Join this class and appreciate dance as an art form in a relaxed manner. Instructor Jan Chamberlin has introduced beginners to ballet for over 20 years. Class ID: 9C04 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Location: 9 Mondays, March 23-May 18, 8:00-9:00 PM $104 Member/$130 Non-Member Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond Armory Gym, 2228 4th Street ••• Adult Ballet Jan Chamberlin Join ballet and enjoy the physical and esthetic benefits of dance. Through a barre, centre work, and turning and jumping combinations, this class will provide opportunities for exercise, stretching, and toning the body. This is a wonderful class for those who danced when they were younger and those who never stopped. Class ID: 9C05 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Location: 9 Mondays, March 23-May 18, 7:00-8:00 PM $104 Member/$130 Non-Member Adults, Teens 16+, Experienced Beginner and Beyond Armory Gym, 2228 4th Street Date/Time: 12 Fridays, March 6-May 29, 10:15-11:45 AM No class May 22 Tuition: $180 Member/$225 Non-Member Attire for dance classes: Any traditional dance Age/Level: Beginners & Active Seniors – those with chronic or exercise wear that is comfortable and allows illness, pain, or injury please email instructor the instructor to see the proper placement of the Location: WBCA dancer’s body. Appropriate dance shoes optional or bare feet. 24 www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-4 PM LABYRINTH/ clay labyrinth Create a Personal Canvas Labyrinth Experience the Labyrinth Creating a labyrinth is a creative and spiritual process. Exploring the labyrinth through creation can allow deeper understanding and insight. Participants use the labyrinth to explore colors, symbols, and images of personal significance, and with guidance, express these on a 60 inch hemmed cotton canvas to create a personal size piece of walkable art suitable for display, large enough to walk, and small enough to fit in any home. All materials and instruction are provided – no experience required. Whether an experienced traveler or new to the way of the labyrinth, come and join others on the path for a morning of reflection and renewal. Gather together for a brief introduction to the labyrinth followed by time to walk, reflect, and share at the close of the morning. Participants may bring a journal to extend and integrate their experience. Discover how each labyrinth journey offers the gift of time and space to rest…release…and return, renewed and refreshed. Lisa Gidlow Moriarty Date/Time: Wednesday, April 8, 9:30-11:30 AM Date/Time: Sunday, March 8, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $27 Member/$34 Non-Member Material fee: $30 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Children 8+ with adult, All Levels Lisa Gidlow Moriarty is a creative artist who has been building and using labyrinths to inspire creativity for over 15 years. From ceramic tabletop labyrinths to room-size canvas labyrinths to massive concrete and granite outdoor installations, her work can be found around the globe. Lisa has dozens of permanent labyrinth installations in the Twin Cities area alone, including WBCA. Visit her website at www.pathsfpeace.com. CLAY Mary Silvaroli Daul Class ID: 9C07 Class ID: 9C06 Mark Arend Class ID: 9C08 Date/Time: Wednesday, May 27, 9:30-11:30 AM Tuition: Age/Level: FREE with registration All Ages, All Levels Basic Sculpting Techniques Mark Arend This class will focus on the fundamental basics of clay sculpture as students will learn techniques for sculpting portraits, human figures, and even tackle the challenge of sculpting drapery. Each of these topics will be addressed over two class periods, with a brief period of explanation and demonstration, followed by hands on application of these techniques by the students (that means playing with clay!). No experience is required, just an eagerness to learn and have fun. Materials are included. Class ID: 3C03 Date/Time: 6 Mondays, April 6-May 11, 1:00-3:00 PM Class ID: 3C04 Date/Time: 6 Mondays, April 6-May 11, 6:00-8:00 PM Tuition: $126 Member/$158 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Beginner to Intermediate Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 25 clay clay Textures and Gestures in Clay Tuesday Afternoon Tuesday Coil Pots Evening Clay JD Jorgenson JD Jorgenson This class will focus on altering the shapes and surfaces of wheel thrown pottery. Each class will begin with a short demonstration and a lesson to guide the students in discovering new ideas. All skill levels will find value in these techniques. Students will be encouraged to make shapes that are simple, subtle, and open to alteration. Glazing skills will focus on creating a harmonious relationship between the pot and the surface. Materials are included. Date/Time: 4 Mondays, March 2-23, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Join native clay expert JD Jorgenson for an exciting new class! Each week of this self-guided class will start with a short demonstration from the instructor. There will then be time to work on individual projects such as coil built vessels, surface decoration, form resolution, etc. JD will provide lots of one-on-one instruction to discuss students’ projects and give advice on any conceptual or construction issues. Students in this class will have fun building their ceramics vocabulary and developing work that is unique to them while adding new tools to their tool boxes. All levels are welcome. Materials are included. Come explore the endless possibilities in clay! Although this course is self-guided, each class will start with a short demonstration or showand-tell followed by time to work on individual projects: throwing techniques, hand-building, surface decoration and form resolution, etc. The instructor will work with students one-on-one to discuss projects and troubleshoot conceptual and construction issues. Over the course of the quarter, each student will build their ceramics vocabulary and develop work that is unique to them. All levels are welcome. Materials are included. Class ID: 3C06 Class ID: 3C11 Class ID: 3C14 Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, March 3-31, 3:00-5:30 PM Tuition: $148 Member/$185 Non-Member Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, March 3-31, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $148 Member/$185 Non-Member Class ID: 3C12 Class ID: 3C15 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, April 7-28, 3:00-5:30 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, April 7-28, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Class ID: 3C13 Class ID: 3C16 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, May 5-26, 3:00-5:30 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, May 5-26, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 17+, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $378 Member/$475 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 17+, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $378 Member/$475 Non-Member Peter Jadoonath Class ID: 3C05 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, March 30-April 20, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Class ID: 3C07 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, April 27-May18, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults and Teens 16+ with basic wheel skills * Sign up for all three classes and save! $350 Member/$440 Non-Member ••• Form, Function, and Fun Geneviève Chamberland Students in this class will work on the potter’s wheel as well as learn techniques used for handbuilding to create functional wares. Special attention will be given to form and aesthetics through a variety of surface decoration techniques. The instructor will demonstrate new projects every week, and one-on-one discussions with students will help refine their skills and style in a fun, creative environment. Materials are included. Class ID: 3C08 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, March 3-31, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM No class March 24 Class ID: 3C09 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, April 7-28, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Class ID: 3C10 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, May 5-26, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Intermediate * Sign up for all three classes and save! $350 Member/$440 Non-Member 26 JD Jorgenson www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-4 PM Class demonstrations and focus will alternate from month to month on wheel throwing or handbuilding. Students are welcome to work in any technique regardless of class emphasis and will receive instruction to support their work. Throwing topics will span basic centering to throwing multiples and altered forms. Handbuilding topics include working with pinch pots, coils, slabs, and solid forms. Clay can be shaped in so many ways that there is something for everyone! Materials are included. Alexander Chinn Enjoy a morning of clay! Each class begins with a short demonstration followed by working on clay projects: throwing on the wheel, hand-building, tiles, sculptures, etc. All levels are welcome. Materials are included. Class ID: 3C21 Date/Time: 4 Fridays, March 6-27, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Class ID: 3C22 Pottery Wheel for All Skill Levels Adama Sow Senegalese teaching artist Adama Sow will teach beginning potters how to control the wheel, and show advanced students how to make a better pot. Demonstrations will cover basic wheel throwing techniques. No clay experience is necessary. Advanced students are welcome. Materials are included. Class ID: 3C25 Date/Time: 4 Fridays, April 3-24, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 6:15-8:45 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Focus on Wheel Class ID: 3C23 Class ID: 3C17 Date/Time: 4 Fridays, May 1-29, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM No class May 22 Class ID: 3C26 Date/Time: 4 Wednesdays, March 4-25, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Focus on Handbuilding Class ID: 3C18 Date/Time: 4 Wednesdays, April 8-29, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Focus on Wheel Class ID: 3C19 Date/Time: 4 Wednesdays, May 6-27, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $350 Member/$440 Non-Member Class ID: 3C27 ••• Age/Level: Adults, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $323 Member/$406 Non-Member Natasha Poppe ••• Clay Open Studio No Instructor Need more studio time? This class is open to students enrolled in other clay classes who want more work time. It is also open to those with clay experience who want to work independently. Instructor Alexander Chinn will be available to answer questions and to help with specific needs. Students should bring their tools for another fun clay day. Materials are included. Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, April 2-23, 6:15-8:45 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Tuition: $102 Member/$128 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $296 Member/$374 Non-Member Monday Night Clay: Pots with Attitude! Start off the week with some attitude! Who said pots need to be round, or even square? This class is for all skill levels, wheel or hand building. Students can work on their own projects or try something with alterations and gestures to put new style and attitude into their work. Materials are included. Class ID: 3C24 Date/Time: 5 Mondays, March 2-30, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $148 Member/$185 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels clay Clay in the Morning Friday Alexander Chinn Morning Clay This clay class is open to all levels and techniques. Date/Time: 3 Thursdays, May 7-28, 6:15-8:45 PM No class May 14 Tuition: $93 Member/$116 Non-Member ••• Clay Studio for All Skill Levels Adama Sow Senegalese teaching artist Adama Sow will assist potters with wheel throwing, hand-building, and glazing techniques. Demonstrations will cover hand-building and basic wheel-throwing techniques as well as more advanced concepts upon request. Students will work at their own pace with both individualized and group instruction. No clay experience necessary; all levels are welcome. Materials are included. Class ID: 3C28 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Class ID: 3C20 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: 13 Wednesdays, March 4-May 27, 1:00-3:30 PM $20 Member/$25 Non-Member per week, or $70 Member/$90 Non-Member for 4 consecutive weeks Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced Class ID: 3C29 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, April 2-23, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Class ID: 3C30 Date/Time: 3 Thursdays, May 7-28, 1:00-3:30 PM No class May 14 Tuition: $93 Member/$116 Non-Member Natasha Poppe Age/Level: Adults, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $323 Member/$406 Non-Member Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 27 clay / kids / family clay Clay Mosaics, Tiles, and Sculpture Adama Sow Students will be introduced to the fine art of mosaic tiling by creating and designing their own artwork. The process includes creating a design, laying the mosaic tile in place, and grouting. Students may also work on handbuilding sculptures and other projects in this class. No clay experience necessary. Materials are included. Class ID: 3C31 Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, March 12-April 9, 10:00 AM-12:15 PM Class ID: 3C32 Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, April 16-May 28, 10:00 AM-12:15 PM No class April 30 or May 14 Tuition: $148 Member/$185 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels ••• Introduction to Clay Adama Sow This class is for total beginners who would like to familiarize themselves with clay and the clay studio equipment before taking another class. Teaching artist Adama Sow will teach beginning potters some basic handbuilding techniques and how to control the wheel. No clay experience is necessary. Materials are included. Class ID: 3C33 Date/Time: 3 Fridays, April 10-24, 1:30-4:00 PM Tuition: $93 Member/$116 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Beginners 28 kids / FAMILY Family Fun with Bronze Clay Stamped Leather Bracelet Make a one-of-a-kind piece of metal art! Create charms using bronze clay, which can be stamped with a design, name, or even message on it. After the piece is dried, it is fired in a kiln where the binder burns away, leaving a beautiful charm that can be made into a pendant, bracelet, or put on a key chain or backpack. Come ready to get messy! This is a great class for the entire family to take together. Students can pick up their pieces the following week in the WBCA office. Come ready to design and hammer a pattern onto a beautiful leather bracelet! First, learn how to do leather stamping by decorating a leather bookmark which can also be turned into a small wall hanging. Then make a leather bracelet with designs you choose yourself! No sharp instruments are involved, just a wooden mallet. This project makes a great Mother’s Day gift! Kim Bakken-Parr Class ID: 7C01 Date/Time: Saturday, March 21, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $32 Member/$40 Non-Member Material Fee: $12 payable to instructor Age/Level: All ages 5+, under 7 must be accompanied by an adult Kim Bakken-Parr Class ID: 7C02 Date/Time: Sunday, April 19, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 payable to instructor Age/Level: All ages 5+, under 8 must be accompanied by an adult www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-4 PM Peter Jadoonath This is a one-day class for an adult and child to create a customized ceramic birdhouse together. Class participants will receive individualized guidance in creating their birdhouse. During the class, students will customize their bird house with shape, texture, and color. Upon completion the projects will be glaze-fired by WBCA staff and be available for pick up two weeks after the class date. The birdhouses will be fully functional for outdoor summer use. Materials are included. Class ID: 7C03 Date/Time: Sunday, March 15, 1:00-3:00 PM Tuition: $33 Member/$41 Non-Member Age/Level: Families, All Ages, under 10 must be accompanied by an adult ••• Sculpting a Playful Bird Peter Jadoonath Students of all ages can learn how to sculpt animals out of clay! In this class, everyone will learn how to create a clay sculpture of a playful bird. Upon completion the projects will be glaze-fired by WBCA staff and will be available for pick up two weeks after class. Materials are included. Class ID: 7C04 Date/Time: Sunday, May 3, 1:00-3:00 PM Tuition: $33 Member/$41 Non-Member Age/Level: Families, All Ages, under 10 must be accompanied by an adult Clay Creatures and Duct Tape and Decorative Mask Fabric Drawstring Making Backpack Elena Griggs Erika Arndt Be inspired by your favorite animals! We will use a variety of sculpting tools and techniques to create pets, zoo animals, and/or fantasy creatures. Use your imagination to transform your pencil sketches into original clay sculptures. During the second half of class, create your own unique decorative masks out of clay. A variety of cultural masks will be introduced and explained in class. The masks will later be glazed and fired with decorative materials added at the end. Materials are included. Pick an eye popping fabric, add layers of colorful duct tape, and finish off by adding a drawstring to create a trendy and durable new bag! Class ID: 7C05 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: 3 Sundays, April 12-26, 3:00-5:00 PM $59 Member/$74 Non-Member Families, All Ages, 6+, under 8 must be accompanied by an adult, Beginner and Beyond ••• Clay: Mancala Game Erika Arndt Mancala is a count-and-capture game in which you move stones around on a board with pits. We’ll create a custom board and stones and learn how to play the game. Materials are included. Finished projects will be ready to pick up in 2 weeks. Class ID: 7C08 Date/Time: Sunday, April 12, 1:30-3:30 PM Tuition: $18 Member/$23 Non-Member Material Fee:$5 payable to instructor Age/Level: Ages 8+, All Levels ••• Polymer Clay Switch Plates Erika Arndt We’ll make a colorful, detailed light switch plate that you can use instead of the boring white one. According to Polymer Clay Central, “you’ll be surprised how something so small can totally change the look of a room and capture so many compliments.” Please note: If students want to replace an existing light switch plate, please send along a little drawing of the current plate so we create one with the correct openings. Class ID: 7C09 Class ID: 7C06 Date/Time:Sunday, April 19, 1:30-3:30 PM Tuition: $18 Member/$23 Non-Member Material Fee: $5 payable to instructor Age/Level: Ages 6+, All Levels Date/Time: Sunday, March 22, 1:30-3:30 PM Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member Age/Level: Ages 6+, All Levels ••• ••• Clay: Fairy House Erika Arndt Legend has it that if you create an inviting home and place it in a suitable area, a fairy will come to live there. We’ll design a nice house, complete with furniture, and discuss options for where to place it in order to attract fairies. Materials are included. Finished projects will be ready to pick up in 2 weeks. kids / family Make a Bird House for Your Home Sharpie Kaleidoscope Erika Arndt This kaleidoscope is awesome! We’ll make it using PVC tubing, Sharpie markers, and duct tape. We will decorate it inside and out using the Sharpies and colorful tape. Class ID: 7C10 Date/Time: Sunday, May 17, 1:30-3:30 PM Tuition: $18 Member/$23 Non-Member Material Fee: $5 payable to instructor Age/Level: Ages 6+, All Levels Class ID: 7C07 Elena Griggs Date/Time: Sunday, March 29, 1:30-3:30 PM Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member Age/Level: Ages 6+, All Levels Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 29 preschool KIDS/FAMILY / PRESCHOOL KIDS / FAMILY Build a LEGO Story! Fractured Fairy Tales and Fables Build a character! Create a town! Tell a LEGO story! This class is half LEGO brick building and half original storytelling, with all sorts of creative fun mixed in. Using LEGO bricks and figures, along with unique LEGO StoryStarter software, all LEGO builders/writers will build scenes with LEGO bricks, take pictures of their original creations, craft stories to accompany the LEGO scenes, and put it all together with the use of LEGO software. Create and innovate in this new and exciting class and stretch your LEGO legs with the personalized and individual attention of a published author and seasoned LEGO coach, programmer, and builder. Class is limited to 5 students – sign up early! Bring to class: an iPad or computer with built in camera Cinderella arrives at the ball on Rollerblades! Jack climbs the beanstalk to find a spaceship at the top! The lion and mouse live in a New York City apartment house! Fracturing fairy tales and fables is a fantastic way to spend a Saturday. Come and join the fun of flipping familiar stories inside out and upside down as we read and write stories familiar and new and craft our own fractured fiction from familiar fairy tales, folk tales, and fables too. Anne Schwab Class ID: 7C19 Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 1:00-2:30 PM Tuition: $17 Member/$21 Non-Member Age/Level: Ages 8-11, All Levels Anne Schwab Class ID: 7C20 Date/Time: Saturday, May 16, 1:00-2:30 PM Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member Age/Level: Ages 8-11, All Levels The Color Kittens Erika Arndt In The Color Kittens by Margaret Wise Brown, the kittens experience a “happy accident” when they accidentally mix colors and discover new colors. We will mix our own colors and create a mixed media piece inspired by the kittens’ adventures. We’ll reinforce the concept with a ROYGBIV bracelet. Class ID: 7C11 Date/Time: Tuesday, March 24, 10:00-11:30 AM Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member Material Fee: $1 payable to instructor Age/Level: Ages 3-5 with adult ••• Let’s Go For a Drive! Erika Arndt In this Mo Willems story, Gerald and Piggie prepare to hit the road. We’ll use items from the story to produce an amusing collage picture. Class ID: 7C12 Date/Time: Tuesday, May 12, 10:00-11:30 AM Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member Material Fee: $1 payable to instructor Age/Level: Ages 3-5 with adult 30 www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l Office Hours Monday-Friday 9-4 PM teens & tweens After School Teen Pottery Class Adama Sow Work on improving wheel and hand-building techniques or learn a new skill. This class is for beginners as well as experienced students. Materials are included. Class ID: 7C13 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, March 5-26, 4:00-6:00 PM Tuition: $102 Member/$128 Non-Member Class ID: 7C14 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, April 2-23, 4:00-6:00 PM Tuition: $102 Member/$128 Non-Member Class ID: 7C15 Date/Time: 3 Thursdays, May 7-28, 4:00-6:00 PM No class May 14 Tuition: $79 Member/$99 Non-Member Age/Level: Teens, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $273 Member/$345 Non-Member ••• Comic Art Class Elena Griggs Use your visual and narrative storytelling powers to create fun and interesting comic books. Brainstorm and develop your own unique characters, settings, and story lines. Preliminary pencil sketches of characters and settings will come to life in pen and ink. Students will also add colored pencil, markers and/or watercolor for a more finished look. We will explore a variety of comic art styles and formats. Students will find inspiration from contemporary comics and manga art. Bring from home: Sharpies, fine tip pens, colored pencils, and your favorite comic. Class ID: 7C16 Date/Time: 3 Sundays, April 12-26, 12:00-2:00 PM Tuition: $54 Member/$68 Non-Member Age/Level: Ages 10-15, Beginner and Beyond teens & tweens Pure Poetry Fractured Fiction Explore, innovate, experiment, create. Read the works of poets new and old, learn poetic forms quiet and bold, craft original poems short and long, discover the power of poetry! With in-class readings, in-class writings, and a plethora of active and exciting activities, this class is designed to be a fun and friendly way to let your inner poet out to play. Fracturing Fables, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and some Fan Fiction too, in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere! Active, interactive, creative, and innovative, this class is all about turning tales upside down and inside out and creating new stories from old. With reading, writing, and experimenting, craft original fiction from well-known classics, twisting fairy tales, flipping folklore, and flopping fables at will. Anne Schwab Anne Schwab Class ID: 7C17 Date/Time: Monday, March 30, 6:00-7:30 PM Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member Age/Level: Teens, Tweens 10+, All Levels ••• Class ID: 7C18 Date/Time: Monday, May 18, 6:00-7:30 PM Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member Age/Level: Teens, Tweens 10+, All Levels Design Your Own Snapback Hat Sarah Kelly Students will be walked through the basics of urban sketching: letter style, highlights, out lines, and bubbles. After we have practiced our design we will use special paint markers to copy our final drafts onto a blank snapback hat for a fresh new look! Bring from home: Sketch book and pencils Class ID: 7C21 Date/Time: 3 Saturdays, April 25-May 9, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member Material Fee: $8 payable to instructor Age/Level: Ages 10-15, Beginner and Beyond Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 31 CALL FOR ENTRIES Northern Lights 2015 - 41st Annual New process! All entries must now be submitted online. Show Dates: April 13 – June 4 Location: Ford Family Gallery at WBCA Deadline for entries: Friday, March 6, 1:00 PM Notification of selected works: We will make every effort to accommodate individual needs. Please notify the office if you have any special requirements. Week of March 23 Artwork Dropoff: Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Saturday, April 11, 10:00-11:30 AM Opening Reception: Friday, April 17, 6:30-8:30 PM Artwork Pickup: Friday, June 5, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Saturday, June 6, 10:00-11:30 AM Entry Fee: Scholarships are available! Please call WBCA at 651.407.0597 for more information. 1-3 entries: $30 Member/$45 Non-Member 4-6 entries: $40 Member/$55 Non-Member Look for the entry process and details on the WBCA website — www.WhiteBearArts.org or call 651.407.0597 with any questions. Muaj nyiaj pab them! Thov hu rau WBCA ntawm 651.407.0597 yog xav paub txog. Peb yuav ua txhua yam kom haum tus neeg txoj kev kawm. Thov qhia rau qhov chaw ua haujlwm yog tias koj muaj kev tshwj xeeb. Tenemos becas disponibles Por favor llame al WBCA al 651.407.0597 para mayor información. Haremos nuestro mejor esfuerzo para satisfacer sus necesidades Por favor notifique a la oficina si tiene necesidades especiales. WBCA is for Everyone Please notify the office if you have any special requirements. 12TH ST LO NG AV E DIVISION 8TH ST Y6 HW 35E OTTER LAKE RD. 7TH ST 1 BALD EAGLE AVE. HWY 96 to Stillwater 5TH ST WHITE BEAR LAKE 4TH ST HWY 96 St. Paul 32 White Bear Center for the Arts 4971 Long Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 REGISTRATION GUIDELINES Register as early as possible. Classes have limited capacity and fill up quickly. • • • • • • • • • • • • Payment for class tuition must be made to the office at least three business days prior to class. You must register in advance through the office. Instructors do not take registrations. Late registrations are accepted when there is room. However, classes with insufficient enrollment are canceled at least two days prior to the start of class. We do not assume that students will return to a class they are currently taking or took in the past. You must register with the office in order to continue. If we do not hear from you, we assume you will not be taking the class. Material fees are payable directly to the instructor at class. Do not include the material fee with the class tuition. Please bring exact change for the instructor. Read the supply lists before attending class. Unless noted, instructors do not provide supplies to students. If you are unable to access the supply list, notify the office. We will make every effort to accommodate individual needs. Please notify the office if you have any special requirements. Classes are held at multiple locations. Read the catalog description carefully to ensure you go to the right location. 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