League of NH Craftsmen
Hanover
13 Lebanon Street
Hanover, NH 03755
Gallery 603-643-5050
hanleague@valley.net
Craft Studies 603-643-5384
craftstudies
@craftstudies.org
Monday-Saturday
10:00am-5:00pm.
And 11:00am-4:00pm
on Sundays
for the
month of December.
2013 Annual Ornament,Spring and Summer '13 Children's Studio
Classes are listed by after-school classes (clay, metals, mixed media), special workshops, followed by April 2013 Spring Break Camps and Summer 2013 Camps.
At the discretion of the instructor, teens over 15 years may join classes offered in the other studios.
Click here for a registration form
Click here for a scholarship form
Material fees for all classes, except metals, can be paid with tuition. Metal smithing materials fees are based on materials used, and must be paid to the instructor. Please note that the materials fees for the metals classes are estimated and for each metals class there is a materials deposit required on the first day.
$25 discount off your tuition if you and a friend sign-up for a class (certain restrictions apply).
The tuition amount in brackets (marked with an asterisk) is the price members of the League of NH Craftsmen pay, or if you PAY for a class/workshop three weeks before the start of the class/workshop. Full details are given on the registration form.
In addition to our regular classes we are happy to offer one-on-one instruction and special classes for four or more friends, and birthday parties.
Monday | Afternoon 3:30-5:30pm Body Armor: Make Yourself A Gauntlet For Grades 6-12 :: Kerstin Nichols
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Tuesday | Afternoon 3:30-5:30pm Clay Club For Ages 8-12:: Patty Goodman • April 2-June 11(skip April 16) |
Wednesday | Afternoon 3:00-5:00pm Play With Clay For Ages 6-9 :: Shannon Wallis • April 3-June 12 (skip April 17) Fun With Metals For Grades 6-12 :: Kerstin Nichols • April 3-June 12 (skip April 17) |
Thursday | Afternoon 3:30-5:30pm Throwing On The Pottery Wheel For Ages 9& Up :: Ara Cardew • April 4-June 13 (skip April 18) The Science, Engineering, And Art Of Working With Metals For Grades 7-12 :: Kerstin Nichols • April 4-June 13 (skip April 18) |
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*Discount for members or early sign-up
The Science, Engineering, And Art Of Working In Metals For Grades 7-12
| Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm • April 4-June 13 (skip April 18). 10 sessions, 20 hrs Tuition: $230 ($220*) Estimated materials fee, payable to instructor: $50 This class is for intermediate to advanced students. Thermodynamics, metallurgy, chemistry, engineering, and physics are all related directly or indirectly to the many processes that transform metal into jewelry and sculpture. Art is the catalyst bringing these different disciplines together. Your experimenting will result in wonderful pieces of your own design and making. This is a perfect opportunity for people who want to revel in the experience of art and science, and for those who are not sure to come along for the ride. The final materials fee is based on individual projects. A deposit of $30, payable to instructor, is due at the first class. |
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Summer Camps9:00am-Noon & 1:00-4:00pm | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Human Figure And Movement For Ages 6-8 | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-Noon June 24-28 Tuition: $200 ($190*) In this class, you will explore the human figure as well as movement in art using many mediums and techniques that are fun and creative. You will paint, sculpt, and draw the human figure, the human face, and the ways the human body moves. You will move your bodies as well as our art tools to see and feel your own movement. You will be given instruction and be gently guided to create unique and inventive art that is meaningful to you. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Make A Sampler Quilt For Ages 10-12 | Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm June 24-July 5 (skip July 4). 9 sessions, 21 hrs Tuition: $375 ($365*) In the 1st week, using simple squares and triangles, you will make one (or two) “sampler” quilt square(s) a day throughout the first week. In the 2nd week, you will arrange and put the quilt together. This camp covers: choosing, cutting and ironing fabrics and using a sewing machine to create a lap size quilt. This is a “hands on” class where you will work directly with a sewing machine, iron, sharp scissors and pins. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Basket Making For Ages 10-15 Ray Lagasse | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-Noon July 1-5 (skip July 4). 4 sessions, 10 hrs Tuition: $175 (165*) In this four-day camp you will make a small pack basket (6” wide x 12” Long x 12” high) with a cotton canvas strap and leather handle. This basket can be used for hiking, picking apples, and used in your kayak or canoe to carry supplies, towels to the beach. If you go camping, you can use it for gathering kindling for a campfire. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Japanese Arts | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-Noon • July 8-12 / Ages 8-10 yrs • July 22-26 / Ages 10-12 yrs Tuition: $200 ($190*) Spend a week exploring Japanese culture and arts. Learn about their summer holidays, fairy tales and theatre. You will make Japanese food, write calligraphy, draw sumi-e, practice origami, and make your own signature block to personalize all your own work. You will also learn some Japanese. Matte ne! (See you soon!) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Drawing And Watercolor Camp For Ages 8-13 Jennifer Brown and Anmari Kicza | June 24-28, 9:00am-Noon Tuition: $75 Please pre-register by calling the Homestead, 802-765-4288, or email: director@morrillhomestead.org | ||||||||||||||||||||
Paper Arts From Around The World For Ages 10-12 | Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm July 8-12 Tuition: $200 ($190*) Paper is used to make art all around the world and throughout history. In this camp, you will learn traditional paper arts like quilling, paper cutting, and kirigami. We will look at modern twists on these old techniques, and experiment with rolling, cutting and layering paper to create paper sculptures, wall art, and even jewelry. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Machine Sewing For Ages 8-12 | Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm July 15-19 Tuition: $200 ($190*) Learn basic sewing machine skills by making a piece of clothing for yourself. You will learn to read a pattern, cut and pin precisely, use a sewing machine, and personalize with finishing touches. Materials for making pajama pants are provided. If you have a different idea, please consult with the instructor about shopping for materials. Other garments that are fun to sew include a cape, a simple skirt or top, or a winter hat and mittens. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Puppet Making For Ages 8-10 | Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00 pm July 22-26 Tuition: $200 ($190*) Puppets come in all shapes and sizes, but have one thing in common: they tell a story. In this camp, you will use fabric, wood, wire, paper, natural materials and recyclables to design expressive puppets that show who they are through their features, clothes, and movements. For inspiration, you will look at puppets from other cultures and the stories that they tell. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Transforming Carol Harry | Monday-Friday • July 29- August 2 / 9:00am-Noon / Ages 10-12 • August 12-15 / 1:00-4:00pm / Ages 8-10 Tuition: $200 ($190*) Transform an item of clothing into something else: a t-shirt into a banner, hoodie, or rug. You can make your own superhero cape, gauntlets, and mask using words cut out from other clothing to name the superhero. You can make pillows and prayer flags to redecorate your room. Using clothing, fabric and belts, glue, hand or machine sewing, appliqué, fabric paint and pens your options for transformation are unlimited. Come with an idea, or be inspired in camp! | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mixed Media Mash Up Meradith Larry | Monday-Friday
Tuition: $200 ($190*) A week of fun! and art. Meradith will have a variety of materials and projects for you to work on. Perhaps it will be one big project that will take a week to complete, or several small projects. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Papier Mâché Sculptures For Ages 6-8 Eirene Mavodones | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-Noon August 5–9 Tuition: $200 ($190*) You will design and construct papier mâché animals, creatures or objects taking inspiration from pictures and your imagination. You will first create sculptural structures, then cover them in papier mâché and papier mâché clay, finishing with fun colored paints. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Drawing And Watercolor Camp For Ages 10-15 Jennifer Brown and Anmari Kicza | July 8-12, 9:00am-Noon Tuition: $75 | ||||||||||||||||||||
String Art And Mobiles For Ages 8-12 | Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm August 5-9 Tuition: $200 ($190*) In this class you will use string, wire and other filaments to build complex works of art from simple lines. From two-dimensional pictures on boards or fabric, you will work your way up to 3D mobiles and wall hangings. You’ll also learn about artists and makers past and present who used similar techniques to create masterpieces, from delicate lace to installation art. | ||||||||||||||||||||
2-D and 3-D Mixed Media For Ages 6-8 | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-Noon August 12-16 Tuition: $200 ($190*) In this class, you will explore many mixed mediums including multiple types of painting and drawing, collage, sculpture, fiber arts, etc. We will create 2-D and 3-D pieces of art—sometimes combining the two. You will be encouraged to incorporate found and recycled objects into your art. This class will introduce you to many materials and instruction, and we will experiment with mixed many forms of art together. You will be excited and amazing by what you can create! | ||||||||||||||||||||
Special FX Sculpture And Mask Making | Monday-Friday
Tuition: $200 ($190*) Students of all skill levels have an opportunity to use the same materials used by professional FX makers to create masks . In this five-day camp you will sculpt the original artwork (mold) out of clay and then go step-by-step through the casting process to create your own latex mask to use for your performance or Halloween costume!
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Discover Your Magic On Metals For Ages 9-10 Metals Faculty | Monday-Friday
Tuition: $200 ($190*)
Tuition: $175 ($165*)
Tuition: $200 ($190*) Materials fee: $45 This introductory metals camp will focus on the safe and fun use of the many hand tools found in the metals studio, as well as on the intrinsic properties of the metals used. You will work in copper, brass and steel to make small sculptures and jewelry. The $45 materials fee, payable to instructor, is due on the first day of camp. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stretch Your Touch On Metals Metals Faculty | Monday-Friday,
Tuition: $200 ($190*) Materials fee: $45 In this introductory/intermediate camp you might create anything from jewelry to sculpture to tableware while becoming familiar with the tools, materials, and processes that make metal smithing so challenging and rewarding. Safe use of the torch and soldering will be included. Creative problem solving and thinking outside the box are strongly encouraged! The $45 materials fee, payable to the instructor, is due the first day of camp. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Body Armor: Make Yourself A Gauntlet For Ages10-12 | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-Noon August 19-23. 5 sessions, 15 hrs Tuition: $200 ($190*) A gauntlet is where body armor and body decoration merge; it is the perfect project on which to learn the basics of metal forming, sizing, decorating and finishing. Whether you are drawn to jewelry or sculpture you will find this a clever way to understand how to make both. You will work in brass and copper learning the properties of each metal and the fine points of different types of soldering and heat coloration. You will leave with your unique creation. This is an introductory/intermediate level camp. The $45 materials fee, payable to instructor, is due on the first day of camp. August 19-23, 9:00am-Noon Materials fee: $45 | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Science, Engineering & Art Of Working With Metals For Ages 10-12 | Monday-Friday
Tuition: $200 ($190*) Materials fee: $45 This camp is for intermediate to advanced students. Thermodynamics, metallurgy, chemistry, engineering, and physics are all related directly or indirectly to the many processes that transform metal into jewelry and sculpture. Art is the catalyst bringing these different disciplines together. Your experimenting will result in wonderful pieces of your own design and making. This is a perfect opportunity for people who want to revel in the experience of art and science, and for those who are not sure to come along for the ride. The $45 materials fee, payable to instructor, is due at the first day of camp. | ||||||||||||||||||||
It’s Your Wild World Of Metals Metals Faculty | Monday-Friday • July 1-5 (skip July 4) / 1:00-4:00pm / Ages 10-12 / Kerstin Nichols Tuition: $175 ($165*). 4 sessions, 10 hrs • July 8-12 / 1:00-4:00pm / Ages 12-15 / Kerstin Nichols • August 5-9 / 9:00am-Noon / Ages 10-12 / Maria Gross Tuition: $200 ($190*) Estimated materials fee: $45 This camp, for intermediate to advanced metal smithing students, is designed to really challenge you to design and fabricate your own projects with the assistance of the instructor, and the rest of the class. Demonstrations will be ongoing according to your projects and interests. Our focus will be artistic and technical growth. The estimated materials fee of $45, payable to instructor, is due on the first day of camp. Final materials cost vary depending on your projects and is due the last day. Prerequisite: 1 introductory class and permission of the instructor. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Metal Sculpture For Public Settings For Ages 12-15 | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-Noon July 29-August 2 Tuition: $200 ($190*) Estimated materials fee: $45 Transform simple building materials, like copper and iron, into sculpture designed for public settings, where the community’s use, as well as the actual site will be factored into its design. You will leave with your own model, a wealth of technical information, and the possibility of leaving your finished work on view at CraftStudies for a year. The estimated materials fee of $45 is due on the first day of class. The final materials cost vary depending on your projects and is due the last day. This is an intermediate to advanced level camp. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hand building In Clay: Let’s go to the Zoo! For Ages 8-10 | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-Noon June 24-28 Tuition: $200 ($190*) You will combine hand building and throwing on the pottery wheel to create animal themed ware. Monkey face dishes, animal mugs, slithery snake plates, and other critter creations will make this one wild week of clay. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Advanced Throwing On The Pottery Wheel For Ages 12-15 | Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:00pm June 24-28 Tuition: $200 ($190*) Expand and develop your skills on the pottery wheel. Teapots, compound forms, and free-form sculptures will be some of the projects you will attempt. Expect fun, some clay on your clothes, and new techniques. You should have had some previous wheel experience. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Play With Clay! For Ages 6-8 | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-Noon July 1-5 (skip July 4). 4 sessions, 12 hrs Tuition: $175 (165*) Explore basic hand building skills to create a collection of creative pieces. You will practice pinching, slab construction, and coiling to create tiles, cups, dishes, and fun creatures! | ||||||||||||||||||||
Summer Clay Camp For Ages 12-15 | Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Tuition: $175 (165*)
Tuition: $200 ($190*). 5 sessions, 15 hrs With an emphasis on FUN, you will get your hands dirty, learn the basics of making cool pots on the pottery wheel. You will also build some slab pots and try hand modeling. Finishing off with glazing and painting. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tea Party For Ages 5-7 Tina Nadeau | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-Noon July 8-12 Tuition: $200 ($190*)
You'll create your own tea party pieces—cups, saucers, creamer, sugar and, of course, a teapot! You'll learn different hand building techniques while having the complete studio experience, from set-up to clean up and from a wet lump of clay to a dazzling cup! You'll also explore a variety of tea parties and listen to stories. Please join us for a spot of tea! Bring a smock if you’re worried about clothing. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peopleware And Petware For Ages 8-12 | Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:00pm July 8-12 Tuition: $200 ($190*) In this camp you will hand build and use the pottery wheel to make dishes of all kinds—for humans and animals. Using a variety of pottery tools and objects from the environment you will add details, carve, cut, roll, stamp these creations, glaze and fire them. All experience level welcome. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Decorating On Clay For Ages 10-12 | Monday-Friday • July 15-19 / 9:00am-Noon • July 22-26 / 1:00-4:00pm • August 12-16 / 1:00-4:00pm Tuition: $200 ($190*) Using the pottery wheel you will learn how to center and throw functional objects, such as cups and bowls. You will explore decorating techniques on these pieces such as carving and stamping. You will not be limited to working on the wheel as you will also learn how to pinch and form clay by hand to create your own one-of-a-kind animal!
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Garden Party For Ages 5-7 Tina Nadeau | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-Noon July 22-26. 5 sessions, 15 hrs Tuition: $200 ($190*) You’ll explore a variety of garden ideas and think about how they can work in clay: containers for flowers, chimes to welcome the wind, and other ideas to complete your garden party. Bring your imagination and thoughts of the warm outdoors. You’ll be a busy bee buzzing about the studio, learning all sorts of methods of building and creating with clay. Bring a smock if you’re worried about clothing. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nature In Clay For Ages 8-10 | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-Noon July 29-August 2 Tuition: $200 ($190*) You will learn how to make vessel shapes using many traditional building techniques. Search the outdoors for objects such as leaves and rocks to press into the clay to achieve amazing patterns taken directly from nature! | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ð Making Connections—Focus On Clay For Ages 8-12 | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-Noon August 5-9 Tuition: $200 ($190*) This camp is for children who have experienced illness or are close to someone who has. Children love clay! Clay allows us to move from observation and imagination into three-dimensional forms, creating wonderful opportunities for self-expression. It fosters right brain thinking, cause-effect, and sequencing. Practicing these skills leads to verbal and nonverbal communication—social skills, patience, creativity and impulse control. In this small friendly group setting, projects will be presented daily, with room for individual preference and whimsical creations. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Think Big! Throwing And Hand building In Clay For Ages 10-12 | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-Noon August 12-16 Tuition: $200 ($190*) Throw it, score it, build it. You will combine throwing on the pottery wheel and hand building skills in this “altered” pot class. You will throw pots and then join them together to make unusual and exciting one-of-a-kind ware. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tic Tac Clay: Hand building For Ages 6-8 | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-Noon August 19-23 Tuition: $200 ($190*) Players will never grow bored of these board games! You will use a variety of hand building techniques to create your own version of a favorite board game from clay. Let the games begin! | ||||||||||||||||||||
Under the Sea For Ages 8-10 Tina Nadeau | Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm August 19-23 Tuition: $200 ($190*) You’ll explore the depths of the ocean and create a variety of sea-themed pieces, from coiled treasure containers to jewelry holders to a family of underwater creatures. Explore different ways of creating functional and sculptural objects through hand-building techniques including slabs, coils, and pinched pots. See you under the sea! | ||||||||||||||||||||
13 Lebanon St • Hanover, NH 03755 • Gallery: 603-643-5050 • CraftStudies: 603-643-5384