Parent and Child Explorations for Ages 3-5

Neely McNulty

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Tuesdays, 1:15-2:30pm

September 9-October 28. 8 sessions, 10 hrs

Tuition: $110 ($100*). Materials included

November 4-December 16 (skip Nov 11). 6 sessions, 7.5 hrs

January 6-February 10 (snow date Feb 24). 6 sessions, 7.5 hrs

March 3-April 7 (snow date Apr 13). 6 sessions, 7.5 hrs

Tuition: $85 ($75*)

Materials included

Fridays, 1:15-2:30pm

September 12–October 31. 8 session, 10 hrs

Tuition: $110 ($100*)

November 7–December 19 (skip Nov 28). 6 sessions, 7.5 hrs

January 9–February 13 (snow date Feb 27). 6 sessions, 7.5 hrs

March 6–April 10 (snow date Apr 17). 6 sessions, 7.5 hrs

Tuition: $85 ($80*)

Materials included

For parents and children, this is a unique opportunity to work side by side in the studio, exploring different materials and methods of working. With no car to drive or phone to answer, this class provides a relaxing moment in your week for both you and your child.

Art in the Afternoon

for Grades 1-4

Neely McNulty

Sculpture:

Thinking In 3-D

for Grades 1-4

September 9-October 28. 8 sessions, 12 hrs

Tuition: $135 ($125*)

Materials fee: $10

Working in all sorts of mixed media, you will create sculpture that bends, moves, and reaches for the sky. Some materials include wire, beads, plaster, wood. There will be lots of banging and learning about designing in three dimensions.

Working in 2-D

for Grades 1-4

November 4-December 16 (skip Nov 11). 6 sessions, 9 hrs

Tuition: $100 ($90*)

Materials fee: $10

Pattern, color, texture, and designing in two dimensions. You will use collage, printmaking, watercolor, and acrylic painting and drawing techniques to grow creatively.

What’s the Story?

for Grades 1-4

January 6-February 10 (snow date Feb 24). 6 sessions, 9 hrs

Tuition: $100 ($90*)

Materials fee: $10

Working together, we will write a story that all of you illustrate and help bind. We will learn different illustration techniques of famous illustrators. Copies will be printed for all to take home.

Open Studio

for Grades 1-4

March 3-April 7 (snow date Apr 14). 6 sessions, 9 hrs

Tuition: $100 ($90*)

Materials fee: $10

In this open studio format, young artists will find a different set of materials each week presented to them. They will create what they want with technical support from the teacher. This format encourages independent thinking and problem solving.

Mixed Media Classes

for Grades 3 & Up

Neely McNulty

Telling Your Story:

The Artist’s Journal

for Grades 3 & Up

September 10–October 29. 8 sessions, 16 hrs

Tuition: $180 (170*). Materials fee: $15

Using photos, decorative paper, memorabilia from your life, you will create a special journal to document your life and your ideas. This class combines bookbinding, collage, creative writing, drawing, watercolor, and gouache techniques.

Felting: Wee Folk

and Magic

for Grades 3 & Up

November 5–December 17. 7 sessions, 14 hrs

Tuition: $160 ($150*)

Materials fee: $15

You’ll use felting techniques to create little felted folk and put them into your own felted scene. Along the way you’ll learn how to make felted vessels, finger puppets, butterflies and beads

Beading and Beyond

for Grades 3 & Up

January 7-February 11 (snow date Feb 25). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

Tuition: $135 (125*)

Materials fee: $20

In this jewelry making class you will learn basic design and beading techniques. You will also learn how to felt both beads and your own jewelry box. We will use non-traditional materials like photographs, bottle caps, and paste paper as well.

Garden Sculpture

for Grades 3 & Up

March 4-April 8 (snow date April 15). 6 classes, 12 hrs

Tuition: $135 ($125*)

Materials fee: $15

Get ready for spring! In this class you will create beautiful garden ornaments from colored wire and metal with embellishments of beads and glass. Sculptures will be based on plant forms. They'll make quite an addition to your garden.

Fun And Form In Clay

for Grades 2-4

Patty Goodman

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Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm

September 9-October 28. 8 sessions, 16 hrs

Tuition: $180 (170*)

November 4-December 16 (skip Nov. 11). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

January 6-February 10 (snow date Feb 24). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

March 3-April 7 (snow date Apr 14). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

Tuition: $135 (125*)

Materials fee: $10

In this class, for students in grades 2-5, we will explore the many ways in which we can manipulate clay- pinching, coiling, slab building, writing on clay, as well as demonstrating the use of the potter’s wheel. We will develop these techniques through a variety of projects that will lead to imaginative and playful forms. Pots will be fired after a process of amazing glazing!

Creative Clay

for Grades 2-5

Kyoko Magari-Ball

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Wednesdays 3:00-5:00pm

September 10-October 29. 8 sessions, 16 hrs

Tuition: $180 ($170*)

November 5-December 17. 7 sessions, 14 hrs

Tuition: $160 ($150*)

January 7-February 11 (snow date Feb 25). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

March 4-April 8 (snow date Apr 15). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

Tuition: $135 ($125*)

Materials fee: $10

In this class you will learn how to make creative and traditional shapes with clay using various techniques. You will practice coiling, hand building, and slab building, etc. Projects will combine your creativity with basic ceramic methods and will be colorfully glazed and fire finished. You will have fun making one of a kind works of art!

Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel for Grades 5-9

Ara Cardew

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Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm

September 11-October 30. 8 sessions, 16 hrs

Tuition: $180 ($170*)

November 6-December 18 (skip Nov. 27). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

January 8-February 12 (snow date Feb 26). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

March 5-April 9 (snow date Apr 16). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

Tuition: $135 ($125*)

Material fee: $30/25lbs of clay (includes glazes and firings)

Learn the basics of throwing on the wheel in the tradition of the Cardew family. Centering, pulling, and simple classic forms will be covered in this class.

Introductory Metalsmithing

for Grades 6-12

Kerstin Nichols

These courses cover the basic metalsmithing techniques used to make jewelry and other small metal projects. They are suitable for people with no metal working experience and refreshers for those who have some experience.

September 10-October 29. 8 sessions, 16 hrs

Tuition: $180 ($170*)

Estimated materials fee payable to instructor: $40, 1/2 due at first class

In this class you will focus on the basics of working with sheet and wire. Using copper and silver you will learn the techniques of forming, soldering, stone-setting, surface embellishment, and finishing while making rings and earrings.

November 5-December 17. 7 sessions, 14 hrs

Tuition: $160 ($150*)

Estimated materials fee payable to instructor: $40, 1/2 due at first class

Working in fine silver, sterling, and copper wire and sheet you will be introduced to a variety of chain and wire forms from ancient Greek to funky and contemporary. Regardless of whether you've already taken an introductory class, or if this is your first class, you will learn soldering and metal forming skills you will find fun and challenging.

January 7-February 11 (snow date Feb 25). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

Tuition: $135 ($125*)

Estimated materials fee payable to instructor: $35, 1/2 due at first class

Make a pendant for your handmade chain and learn to set a stone in silver. This is an excellent review for those who have taken our "Rings" class and want to stretch their stone-setting options, as well as for new students. Decorative piercing (sawing) will also be covered.

March 4-April 8 (snow date Apr 15). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

Tuition: $135 ($125*)

Estimated materials fee payable to instructor: $45, 1/2 due at first class

Working with copper, and possibly silver, this class will focus on projects that offer the challenge of working with hammers, and on a larger scale, while learning to make several different styles of bracelets. You will leave with an understanding of how similar metal is to clay and other malleable materials. This class is a good starting point for students who are interested in pursuing metal sculpture.

Intermediate Metalsmithing

for Grades 7-12

Kerstin Nichols

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Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm

September 8-October 27. 8 sessions, 16 hrs

Tuition: $180 ($170*)

November 3-December 15. 7 sessions, 14 hrs

Tuition: $160 ($150*)

January 5-February 9 (snow date Feb 23). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

March 2-April 6 (snow date Apr 13). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

Tuition: $135 ($125*)

Material fees will vary based project, $20 due at first class

Building on the techniques learned in our introductory classes, you will work on your own jewelry and small metals projects with as much help as they need, as you continue to refine and build their skills. Prerequisite: 2 introductory classes here at the League or permission of the instructor.

Advanced Metalsmithing for Grades 7-12

Kerstin Nichols

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Thursdays, 3:15-5:15pm

September 11-October 30. 8 sessions, 16 hrs.

Tuition: $180 ($170*)

November 6-December 18 (skip Nov 27). 6 sessions, 12 hrs.

January 8-February 12 (snow date Feb 26). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

March 5-April 9 (snow date Apr 16). 6 sessions, 12 hrs

Tuition: $135 ($125*)

Material fee will vary based on project. $20 due at first class

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 student’s projects and interests. Artistic growth, as well as technical growth will be our focus. Prerequisite: 3 introductory classes and permission of instructor.

Five Days/Five Projects for Ages 5-8

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Monday to Friday, 9:00am-noon

WINTER: February 16-20. 5 sessions, 15 hrs

SPRING: April 20-24. 5 sessions, 15 hrs

5 days = $160; 4 days = $140; 3 days = $105; 2 days = $70; 1 day = $40

Materials fee: $5/day

This class focuses on 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.

Introduction to Metals Studio for Grades 4-6

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Monday to Friday, 9:00am-noon

WINTER: February 16-20, 5 days, 15 hrs

SPRING: April 20-24, 5 days, 15 hrs

Tuition: $160 ($150*)

Materials fee :$30

This class 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 will work in copper, brass and steel to make small sculptures and jewelry.