CraftStudies Fall 2009 and Winter 2010 Children, Tweens & Teens
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  • Classes are listed by special workshops, pre-schooler, after-school classes (by media) followed by winter camps
  • At the descretion of the instructor, teens may join classes offered in the other studios
  • Click here for a registration form
  • Click here for a scholarship form
  • Materials fees for all classes, expect metalssmithing, can be paid with tuition. Metalsmithing material fee must be paid to the instructor.
  • $25 discount off tuition if your child and a friend sign-up for a class (certain restrictions apply)
  • In addition to our regular classes we are happy to offer
    • one-on-one instruction
    • special classes for four or more friends
 
Morning  Afternoon

Monday

3:30-5:30pm

 

Open Metals Studio for Grds 6 & Up

Kerstin Nichols :: 3:30-5:30pm

(a) Sept 14-Oct 26 (skip Oct 12)

(b) Nov 2-Dec 14

(c) Jan 11-Feb 8 (/d Feb 15)

(d) Feb 22-Mar 22 (s/d Mar 29)

Tuesday

3:30-5:30pm

Fun and Form with Clay

Patty Goodman :: 3:30-5:30pm

(a) Sept 15-Oct 27

(b) Nov 3-Dec 15

(c) Jan 12-Feb 9 (s/d Feb 16)

(d) Feb 23-Mar 23 (s/d Mar 30)

Wednesday

3:00-5:00pm

 

Open Metals Studio for Grds 6 & Up

Kerstin Nichols

Play with Clay for Ages 6-9

Kyoko Magari-Ball

3:00-5:500pm

(a) Sept 16-Oct 28

(b) Nov 4-Dec 16

(c) Jan 13-Feb 10 (s/d Feb 17)

(d) Feb 24-Mar 24 (s/d Mar 31)

Thursday

10:00-11:00am

3:30-5:30pm

Gentle Fun with Fleece for Ages 3-5 :: Cecily Herzig

10:00-11:00am :: Jan 21-Mar 18 (skip Feb 18, s/d Mar 25)

Advanced Metalsmithing :: Kerstin Nichols

Throwing on the Potter's Wheel for Grades 5 & Up :: Ara Cardew

Altered Books :: Lisa Hurley

3:30-5:30pm

(a) Sep 17-Oct 29

(b) Nov 5-Dec 17 (skip Nov 26)

(c) Jan 14-Feb 11 (s/d Feb 18)

(d) Feb 25-Mar 25 (s/d Apr 1)

Friday
   
Saturday

Tree & Window Ornaments :: Kerstin Nichols

Ages11 through adults

10:00am-3:00pm :: Dec 12

 
Sunday

Tree & Window Ornaments :: Kerstin Nichols

(a) Ages 6-8yrs :: 10:00-11:00am Nov 1 or 29

(b) Ages 8-10yrs ::

noon-2:00pm :: Nov 1 or 29

 
   

Special Workshop :: Gift Making

Tree and Window Ornaments

Kerstin Nichols

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Ages 6-8yrs

Sunday, 10:00-11:00am. November 1 or 29. 1 session, 1 hr. Tuition: $25

Ages 8-10yrs

Sunday, noon-2:00pm. November 1 or 29. 1 session, 2 hrs. Tuition: $35

Ages11 through adults

Saturday, 10:00am-3:00pm. December 12. 1 session, 5 hrs. Tuition: $55

Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $6-25

Learn to transform regular roofing copper into beautiful shimmering ornaments for your windows or to decorate your tree.

Pre-Schooler Classes

Gentle Fun with Fleece for Ages 3-5

Cecily Herzig

 

Thursdays, 10:00-11:00am

January 21-March 18 (skip Feb 18, snow date Mar 25)

8 sessions, 8 hrs.

Tuition: $80 ($70*). Materials fee: $10

Children will use bright colorful wool to create a range of soft items.Using cookie cutters to create hanging decorations, felting beads and tulips, and small wall hangings or doll blankets are just a few of the activities we'll engage in.

After-School Classes

Open Metals Studio

for Grades 6-12

Kerstin Nichols

Beginner or experienced students are invited to join this class. The interests of the group will direct the focus of this class. It could be jewelry, small sculpture, or a combination of both. The small class size (maximum of 8), expertise of the instructor, and the well-equipped studio, allow lots of flexibility. You’ll learn to bring your designs to fruition, in addition to the safe use of tools and the processes of metalsmithing. The materials fee will vary based on projects.

 

 

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Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm

September 14-October 26 (skip Oct 12). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

Tuition: $135 ($125*)

November 2-December 14. 7 sessions, 14 hrs.

Tuition: $155 ($145*)

January 11-February 8 (snow date Feb 15)

February 22-March 22 (snow date Mar 29)

5 sessions, 10 hrs. Tuition: $110 ($100*)

 

 

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Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00pm

September 16-October 28

November 4-December 16

7 sessions, 14 hrs. Tuition: $155 ($145*)

January 13-February 10 (snow date Feb 17)

February 24-March 24 (snow date Mar 31)

5 sessions, 10 hrs. Tuition: $110 ($100*)

Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $45. ($25 due at first class)

Advanced Metalsmithing for Grades 7-12

Kerstin Nichols

 

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Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm

September 17-October 29. 7 sessions, 14 hrs

Tuition: $155 ($145*)

November 5-December 17 (skip Nov 26). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

Tuition: $135 ($125*)

January 14-February 11 (snow date Feb 18)

February 25-March 25 (snow date Apr 1)

5 sessions, 10 hrs. Tuition: $110 ($100*)

This class is designed for students who really want to challenge themselves designing and fabricating their own projects with the assistance of Kerstin, and the rest of the class. Demonstrations will be ongoing according to your projects and interests. Artistic growth, as well as technical growth will be our focus. Prerequisite: 3 introductory classes and permission of instructor. Materials fee is based on project(s).

Fun and Form in Clay

for Grades 2-5

Patty Goodman

 

 

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Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm

September 15-October 27

November 3-December 15

7 sessions, 14 hrs. Tuition: $155 ($145*). Materials fee: $10

January 12-February 9 (snow date Feb 16)

February 23-Mar 23 (snow date Mar 30)

5 sessions, 10 hrs. Tuition: $110 ($100*). Materials fee: $10

In this class we welcome both new and returning students. We will focus on hand building with occasional use of the potter’s wheel for those who would like the experience. We will create projects that involve slab building, coiling and pinching to produce functional pottery, as well as whimsical creations—wall art, animal homes, imaginative environments, and pots that reflect a historical context such as that seen in Native American pottery.

Play with Clay

for Ages 6-9

Kyoko Magari-Bal

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Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00pm

September 16-October 28

November 4-December 16

7 sessions, 14 hrs. Tuition: $155 ($145*). Materials fee: $10

January 13-February 10 (snow date Feb 17)

February 24-March 24 (snow date Mar 31)

5 sessions, 10 hrs. Tuition: $110 ($100*). Materials fee: $10

In this class, you’ll have fun making your own work with clay in creative and traditional shapes. You’ll practice coiling, hand building and slab building. We will make cups, dishes, maybe even masks, or working clocks. Let's play with clay and make something you can use too. Please bring an apron or old clothes.

Throwing for

Grades 5 & up

Ara Cardew

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Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm

September 17-October 29. 7 sessions, 14 hrs

Tuition: $155 ($145*). Materials fee: $25

November 5-December 17 (skip Nov 26). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

Tuition: $135 ($125*). Materials fee: $25

January 14-February 11 (snow date Feb 18)

February 25-March 25 (snow date Apr 1)

5 sessions, 10 hrs. Tuition: $110 ($100*). Materials fee: $25

Learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel in the tradition of the Cardew family. Centering, pulling and simple classic forms will be covered in this class, along with finishing and glazing.

Altered Books for

Grades 6 & up

Lisa Hurley

 
Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm

Altered Books

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September 17-October 29. 7 sessions, 14 hrs.

Tuition: $155 ($145*). Materials fee: $15

February 25-March 25 (snow date Apr 1). 5 sessions, 10 hrs

Tuition: $110 ($100*). Materials fee: $15

Tell your story with an Altered Book. Altered book art combines a variety of mixed media techniques to transform an ordinary book into a work of art. Each week you’ll learn new techniques including bonding pages, creating niches, photomontage and text collage, paper casting and moving elements. Your finished Altered Book will tell your unique creative story!

Altered Books in Action

 

November 5-December 17 (skip Nov 26). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

Tuition: $135 ($125*). Materials fee: $15

Create a fun interactive piece of art. You'll learn altered book and paper engineering basics to create a book full of action. Each week you’ll build a different interactive element. Your story will pop, slide, spin and swirl with every turn of the page!

Altered You

 

January 14-February 11 (snow date Feb 18). 5 sessions, 10 hrs

Tuition: $110 ($100*). Materials fee: $15

In this class you’ll transform an old book into a work of art that is all about you. You'll learn altered book basics using ink, paint, glue, photos, and found objects. This altered book project is a unique and creative way to explore your likes, dislikes, hopes and dreams through journaling and collage.

Winter Break —February 15-19

 
  • All camps are held at 13 Lebanon Street, Hanover

  • All camps run 9am-noon

  • Except for the 5 Days/5 Projects, camps run Monday to Friday: 5 sessions, 15 hrs

  • Tuition is $160 ($150*), except for the 5 Days/5 Projects which is priced per day

  • Children should bring a snack and a drink

Five Days/Five Projects

for Ages 5-7

Jason Jarvis

 

Monday to Friday, 9:00am-Noon

Tuition: 5 days = $160; 4 days = $140;

             3 days = $105; 2 days = $70; 1 day = $40

Materials fee: $5/day

 

The class focus is introducing children to a wide range of materials. Each day you will begin and complete a project in a variety of media. You might felt, make jewelry, or work on a relief sculpture, paint, draw, or any other number of activities. Bring a snack and come ready for messy fun. Parents may sign up per day or per week. Instructor will provide list of projects ahead of time for parents to use as a reference when registering.

Pottery for Ages 8-10

Patty Goodman

 

Monday to Friday, 9:00am to noon

5 sessions, 15 hrs. Tuition: $160 ($150*). Materials fee: $20

Welcome first timers and old hands to this week-long camp. You will concentrate on handbuilding techniques and use a variety of decorating materials, such as under glazes, glazes, glass, and slips you will construct outdoor creations to welcome spring. Necessary skills will be taught, but as always, exploration will be encouraged. Please wear old clothes! Bring a snack and a drink.

Introduction to Metals Studio for Ages 10-12

Anne Clemens

 

Monday to Friday, 9:00am to noon

5 sessions, 15 hrs. Tuition: $160 ($150*)

Estimated materials fee, payable to the instructor: $45 ($25 due first class)

This camp will focus on the safe and fun use of the many tools this studio offers, as well as the intrinsic properties of the metals used. You’ll work in copper, brass, and steel to make small sculptures and jewelry. Bring a snack and a drink.

13 Lebanon St • Hanover, NH 03755 • Gallery 603-643-5050 • CraftStudies 603-643-5384