Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Up-coming adult workshops and kids' holiday camps

Upcoming Adult Workshop:
How to Write an Artist's Statement
Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Instructor: Wylie Garcia
Cost: $75
Learn how to promote your art and creative vision by writing a powerful and professional artist statement. With this workshop you will gain confidence in writing about your art and strengthen your writing skills. If time permits, you may also get assistance with your artist's bio and/or c.v./resume.

Note: We will take a brief dinner break so feel free to bring along a snack or bag supper. (Microwave available.)
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Thanksgiving Camps

Acrylic Painting (ages 7 - 13)
3 day camp
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Date: November 23, 24, 25
Reception: Nov. 25, 3:00 p.m.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $200
Create bright, bold and beautiful paintings. Learn painting & color mixing techniques. Use a variety of tools: brushes, palette knives, sponges, etc. for interesting effects. Paint several full color paintings on quality artists' paper & one painting on a large-sized canvas.

Wearable Art (ages 9 - 14)
3 day camp
Instructor: Claudia Venon
Date: November 23, 24, 25
Reception: Nov. 25 3:00 p.m.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $200
Design and wear your own fashion creations. You will be given several wearable blank canvases including, a t-shirt, a baseball cap/visor, socks, canvas shoes, and a canvas bag. You can decorate and design these fun items to your heart's content. Learn several painting, printing, sewing and embellishing techniques that you can use to make your own fashions. If you wish, you would also be welcome to bring a pair of your own jeans to embellish. You will learn to embroider and hand stitch to create cool designs. You will also have the opportunity to use a sewing machine. At our art reception you will wear all of the wonderful art you have designed. Then you can head out to Thanksgiving dinner in style.

Note: Prerequisite: You must be able to thread and knot a needle without assistance.

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Christmas Camps

Game Design Workshop (ages 9 - 14)
3 Day Camp
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Date: December 28, 29, 30
Reception: Dec. 30, 3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Price: $200
In this class you will design & create your own board game. Look at favorite & classic games to see what elements make a winning game. Brainstorm to generate ideas to create your own game board, cards, playing pieces, rules, game name, package design, company name & logo. You will end up with a professional looking prototype so you can play your game with friends. We will hold our game design fair at the conclusion of this workshop be sure to invite friends and family so they can check out your newly created game.

Doll Making Workshop (ages 8 - 13)
3 Day Camp
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Date: December 28, 29, 30
Reception: Dec. 30, 3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Wylie Garcia
Price: $200

Spend three fabulous days in our doll making studio. You will use interesting materials and learn a variety of doll making styles and techniques. We will warm up by making a few simple dolls, but will then spend most of our time making one spectacular creation. You will hand stitch as well as have the opportunity to sew with a sewing machine. You will also be making clothes and accessories for your dolls. We can't wait to see all of your dolls come to life over the course of this workshop. Will your doll be a princess, a fairy, a mermaid, a sports hero, a Japanese doll, a baby doll? Our camp will conclude with a tea party for our dolls - human guests (your parents) will be invited to attend as well.

Note: Prerequisite: You must be able to thread and knot a needle without assistance.

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Santa's Workshops

Santa's Workshop (ages 6 - 13)

Students will make five quality holiday gifts in our "Secret Santa Workshop." (No parents allowed inside or that would spoil the secret.) Gifts will be appropriate for Christmas gift giving or for birthdays, etc. throughout the year. Students will also create their own wrapping paper and cards.

Saturday mornings, Date: Dec. 5, 12, 19
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Instructor: Cheryl Lalancette
Cost: $150

Saturday afternoons, Date: Dec. 5, 12, 19
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Diana Cilenti
Cost: $150

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