YOUTH CLASSES

Artspace Summer Arts Program 2008
Youth Classes: Rising 3rd-10th
Director of Programs & Exhibitions:  Lia Newman
Program Assistant:  Heather Youngblood

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Session 1: June 16-20
Session 2: June 23-27
Session 3: July 7-11
Session 4: July 14-18
Session 5: July 21-25
Session 6: July 28-August 1
Session 7: August 4-8
Session 8: August 11-15

Session 1: June 16-20 9am-12noon
	PAINTING A PET! (Rising 3rd-5th grade) Learn how to paint your friendly furry friends! After studying the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and body of pets that you choose, we will sketch, then paint the pets on canvas. Students should bring photographs of their favorite pet with them on the first day of class. Instructor: Rebecca Rousseau
COOL COMIC ART (Rising 6th-8th grade) CLOSED - Waiting List Available Explore the techniques of sequential art and create you very own comic book! In this class you will learn to design characters and stories, practice shading and line work, and finish a color cover for your comic book! Instructor: Keith Norval
	FROM STREET TO SHIRT (Rising 7th-10th grade) In this class a brief history of graffiti and stencils will be explored. You will witness the progression of stencils and follow their use in the urban art scene. Through the use of stencils, explore multiple themes of your own interest, focusing on do-it-yourself t-shirt and poster creation. Application techniques, as well as tool safety will be covered. This class will be a great opportunity to explore methods of expressing yourself to the world around you! Please plan to bring 4-6 new t-shirts, tote bags, sweatshirts, etc. Items should be 50% polyester, 50% cotton. Instructor: Garrett Scales
1-4pm
CRAZY ABOUT COLLAGE (Rising 3rd–5th grade) *New Class!* Explore fun and inventive ways to create imagery with collage. We will create animals, portraits and more, using fibers, fabrics, paper, and texture. Be ready to experiment and play with lots of different materials! Instructor: Lee Gruber Clark
PAINTING GONE WILD (Rising 6th-8th grade) *New Class!* In this exciting class you will explore the unique characteristics of acrylic painting (from realism to abstraction). We’ll learn color mixing, glazing, various painting applications, and have fun creating textures with scraping, sponging, and printing! We’ll focus on our favorite animals as the subject matter. Students should bring 4-5 pictures of their favorite pet, jungle animal, colorful birds or marine life. Instructor: Susan Schuhmacher
	IT'S OUT OF WAX!: Encaustic Painting (Rising 7th-10th grade) In this class we will learn the techniques of encaustic painting, an ancient medium combining beeswax and pigment. Explore painting, layering, and scraping using encaustic wax, and combine these techniques with other mixed media and collage to create an extraordinary work of art! Instructor: Lorna Wang

Session 2: June 23-27 9am-12noon
	MUKASHI MUKASHI: ONCE UPON A TIME... (Rising 3rd-5th grade) Japanese folktales tell of bold heroes and creatures that perform amazing deeds. These characters are then celebrated by portraying them on kites and other objects. We will read a tale (or two) and then “tell” our tales traditionally, through Gyotaku (fish printing), Hachi Maki (head wraps) and Tako (kites). Along the way, we may even learn to read and write a little Japanese! Instructor: Susan Fennell
	STAINED GLASS WALL MOSAIC (Rising 6th-8th grade) Get ready to create your own mosaic masterpiece! Develop your own design, transfer it to plywood, and learn a variety of mosaic techniques including glass cutting, classic mosaic laying, and grouting. The finished piece will be a beautiful, out of this world wall hanging! Instructor: Paula MacLeod
	FABULOUS FUNKY DESIGNED CHAIRS (Rising 7th-10th grade) What – or where - is Oaxaca (wah-hah-kah)? We will explore the whimsical bright colors and simple patterns from this state in Southern Mexico and use our new knowledge to paint our very own chairs. Each participant will design a family keepsake chair to be proud of. Bring your own wooden chair – preferably unvarnished. The chair should have flat surfaces (rather than round). Instructor: Jane Roberts
1-4pm
	AMAZING ANIMAL MOLAS (Rising 3rd–5th grade) Molas are sewn shirt designs - a well-known craft of the Kuna Indian women of the San Blah Islands, near Panama. After learning about three fabulous techniques for designing our own Molas, we will create a stylized fabric design, learn to draw with scissors to create a collage, and cut and sew layered fabric onto a shirt. You’ll come out of this class with really unique works of art to wear! Please note students t-shirt size when registering for this class. Instructor: Bonnie Brunner
	FABULOUS FUNKY DESIGNED CHAIRS (Rising 6th-8th grade) What – or where - is Oaxaca (wah-hah-kah)? We will explore the whimsical bright colors and simple patterns from this state in Southern Mexico and use our new knowledge to paint our very own chairs. Each participant will design a family keepsake chair to be proud of. Bring your own wooden chair – preferably unvarnished. The chair should have flat surfaces (rather than round). Instructor: Jane Roberts
TIME FOR TEA (Rising 7th-10th grade) *New Class!* Tea is not just for grandmas anymore! While learning the basics of clay handbuilding techniques, we will construct a whimsical tea pot and matching cup set. Cartoon characters and animals will be our inspiration for this project. Pinch, coil, and slab methods will be covered, as we explore the functional and sculptural history of the teapot. Instructor: Tarrah Goforth

Session 3: July 7-11 9am-12noon
	HAND PAPERMAKING (Rising 3rd-5th grade) Did you know that paper has been made by hand for over two thousand years? Join in and make your own sheets with cotton and scrap paper. You can pound fibers and try your hand at some Extreme Printmaking utilizing your own handmade paper. We will explore early methods of making paper and discover interesting fibers that have been used across the world. By the end of the week you will have created your own artwork, as well as a handmade paper book. Instructor: John Dancy-Jones
	THE MAGIC OF MAKE-UP - Part 1(Rising 6th-8th grade) Have you ever wondered what you might look like as your favorite animal, or wonder how you might look as you grow older? There’s an exciting way to find out – the magic of theatrical make-up! In this class you will become familiar with traditional stage make-up techniques, as well as basic color theory and design. Each student will conceptualize and apply make-up within the following genres: Basic Stage, Old Age, Clown, Animal, and Fantasy. Students will develop make-up portfolios containing both photos and sketches documenting their progress. This is a great class for any student interested in theatre, film, or just looking for some great ideas for next Halloween – the possibilities are endless! Instructor: Sonya Drum
PAINT YOUR DREAMS (OR NIGHTMARES!) (Rising 7th-10th grade) *New Class!* In this class you will focus on capturing images that come to you while you sleep. Using acrylic paint on canvas, we will then have a visual record of all of those fantastic thoughts and images that your mind creates at night! A wonderful painted creation of these memories will survive long after the mind has forgotten. Instructor: Gabriella Corter
1-4pm
ARTSY ARCHITECTURE (Rising 3rd-5th grade) *New Class!* Observe and sketch architectural styles in and around Artspace. Begin developing an understanding of western architecture and its history. You will have the chance to become both an architect and an interior designer as you learn to develop plans, drawings, and models complete with color, texture, and pattern. You will create multiple architectural designs and renderings as well as one 3-dimensional model using only found objects! Instructor: Sonya Drum
POWER OF PRINT (Rising 6th-8th grade) *New Class!* From Thomas Paine’s revolutionary pamphlet to current graphic novels, books and the printed word have changed the world! Has the internet made the book obsolete? NO WAY! We will explore new and old forms of the book, and experiment with various physical formats you can use to get your message out. We will make paper, print on it, make a publication -and learn how to do it all inexpensively and at home! Instructor: John Dancy-Jones
SEE IT...DRAW IT! (Rising 7th-10th grade) Whether you are a painter or potter, sculptor or weaver, designer or cartoonist, you've got to start at the "drawing board.” In this class we will cover all the basic drawing techniques and explore a variety of media. After learning to draw portraits, large landscapes on location, still-life, and some of our own personal favorite subjects, we will assemble them into our handmade portfolios for easy access and display. So come and create some fabulous works and a cool art portfolio! Instructor: Leslie Pruneau

Session 4: July 14-18 9am-12noon
	FACE UP TO IT! (3rd-5th grade) Let your personality shine through! Utilizing photos and mirrors in this imaginative class, we will learn to draw and paint creative self-portraits and portraits of friends and family members. There will be experimentation with pastels, watercolors, tempera, and more to produce portraits that are full of life! Instructor: Mary Louise Talley
	EXPLORING THE SURFACE: Fashionable Fiber (Rising 6th-8th grade) Using many interesting surface design techniques, we will create beautiful wall hangings, paintings, and clothing, including t-shirts and scarves. We will look at many methods of dyeing, screenprinting, and stamping, focusing on design, repetition, pattern, and texture. We will look at the importance of text in art, and experiment with words and letters in our own work. After exploring the many techniques, we will produce a few completed pieces. If you like to collage or design your own clothes, you will definitely enjoy this class! Students wishing to work on clothing items should plan to bring pre-washed 100% cotton or rayon white T-shirts or other clothing items. Instructor: Emily Howard
	PIQUE ASSIETTE (Rising 7th-10th grade) Explore the freedom of using broken plates to create unique artwork. Pique Assiette (French, meaning “stolen plate”) is the term for mosaics made from broken plates, china, and ceramics. In this class we will learn how to safely and precisely cut a plate, bowl, figurine, cup, etc., and then design a mosaic mirror and art panel. We will also cover how to “level” or compensate for different thicknesses of individual pieces (to achieve a smooth surface), as well as grouting techniques. Instructor: Paula MacLeod
1-4pm
	SILKSATIONAL SILK PAINTING! (3rd–5th grade) Produce dynamic, elegant works of art on silk! Using a resist method and special permanent dyes, a large silk scarf will become your canvas for creating fabulous designs. Your finished product is an original and wearable work of art, also suitable for hanging - to add your own unique touch to your room. Instructor: Emily Howard
THE MAGIC OF MAKE-UP - Part 2 (Rising 6th-8th grade) *New Class!* In this class we will review and expand upon basic stage make-up skills. You will develop historical and celebrity likeness designs, and learn special effects such as wounds, scars, and facial hair. As a final project, students will develop full-character make-up, including hair and costume – and take a photograph in City Market! It is preferred that students complete The Magic of Make-up (Session 3, July 7-11, 9am-12noon) before taking this class. Instructor: Sonya Drum
SPECTACULAR SCULPTURE (Rising 7th-10th grade) *New Class!*  Explore the many iconic forms used in sculpture throughout the centuries, including mythological people and animals. Then you will create your own fired clay sculptural masterpiece! Instructor: Paris Alexander

Session 5: July 21-25 9am-12noon
	HANDBUILT POTTERY (Rising 3rd-5th grade) CLOSED - Waiting List Available While learning the basics of handbuilding, let your imagination be your guide. Pinch, coil, and slab methods will be covered, as we explore both functional and sculptural projects. Instructor: Jayne Cluggish
	BASIC ACRYLIC PAINTING (Rising 6th-8th grade) This class will explore the unique characteristics of acrylic paint as a vehicle for expressing your artistic vision. We will master color mixing, paint application methods, and other basic painting techniques that will add to the fun and excitement of creating acrylic paintings! At the end of the week, you will have a unique, one-of-a-kind, completed work of art that will be ready to display. Instructor: Tim Postell
	SILKSATIONAL SILK PAINTING! (Rising 7th-10th grade) Produce dynamic, elegant works of art on silk! Using a resist method and special permanent dyes, a large silk scarf will become your canvas for creating fabulous designs. Your finished product is an original and wearable work of art, also suitable for hanging - to add your own unique touch to your room. Instructor: Emily Howard
1-4pm
	BIG ANIMAL SCULPTURE (Rising 3rd-5th grade) CLOSED - Waiting List Available Build your own animal sculpture using newspaper, masking tape, cardboard, plaster, and acrylic paint! You will also draw a portrait of your finished animal! Instructor: Keith Norval
	BIG ON BATIK! (Rising 6th-8th grade) Batik is an exciting technique used to create paintings on cloth utilizing hot melted wax and special dyes. It is an ancient art form that originated in Indonesia and is still very popular today. Enjoy the challenge of working with new materials to create unusual, one-of-a-kind batik paintings or articles of clothing. Fabric will be available but students wishing to batik clothing items should plan to bring pre-washed 100% cotton or rayon white T-shirts or other clothing items. Instructor: Emily Howard
CASTING THE HUMAN FIGURE (Rising 7th-10th grade) *New Class!* The human form has inspired countless works of art. Since ancient times molds taken directly from the body have been used in the process of making figurative sculpture. Learning to cast faces, hands and larger sections of the body is exciting and imaginative! In this class you will work with your peers to reproduce body gesture and facial expression. Each person takes on the roles of creative director, technician, and model to fully understand what is possible. Alginate, a non-toxic mold material, will be used to capture exact details in minutes. Casting plaster will be poured or brushed into these molds producing exact reproductions. Instructor: Eileen Doktorski, Artspace Summer Artist-in-Residence

Session 6: July 28-August 1 9am-12noon
PAINTING GONE WILD (Rising 3rd–5th grade) CLOSED - Waiting List Available In this exciting class you will explore the unique characteristics of acrylic painting (from realism to abstraction). You’ll learn color mixing, glazing, various painting applications, and you’ll have fun creating textures with scraping, sponging, and printing! The focus will be on our favorite animals as the subject matter. Students should bring 4-5 pictures of their favorite pet, jungle animal, colorful birds or marine life. Instructor: Susan Schuhmacher
CUT IT OUT! (Rising 6th-8th grade) *New Class!* Get creative with scissors and paper! By layering cut paper designs, students will explore the concepts of symmetry, asymmetry, abstraction, patterns and negative vs. positive space. We will look at cut paper art from the past, which was sometimes used to create stencils for patterns on textiles, as well as explore a few contemporary artists using cut paper techniques. Students will then create their own cut paper stencils which will become beautiful layered paintings through the use of spray paint. Instructor: Sarah Branigan
ROLL, INK, PRINT (Rising 7th-10th grade) *New Class!* From inking the plate to printing on a 1900 lithography press, waterless lithography is a fun printmaking technique. Translate your unique drawings or paintings into a small edition of original hand pulled prints. The prints can even be made into note cards if desired. Students will have the choice to print in color or black and white. Instructor: Sue Soper
1-4pm
CREATE LIKE AN EGYPTIAN (Rising 3rd–5th grade) CLOSED - Waiting List Available Using symbols and themes from ancient Egypt, we will create mummy boxes and mummies, small tomb animals, canopic jars, and a relief tile. You will create an identity for your mummy and then make objects to represent its life and work. Instructor: Jayne Cluggish
PORTRAIT THIS! (Rising 6th-8th grade) This class is packed with a variety of "portrait-projects" that will be assembled into your choice of either a sketch book, comic book, story book, or diary. For inspiration we'll be working on portraits of pals, self-portraits, and live-model sessions within the class. You will learn how to create portraits using pencil, charcoal, paint, and mixed-media. You'll amaze yourself at your accomplishments! Instructor: Leslie Pruneau
	GIANT JUNK FOOD! (Rising 7th-10th grade) Have you seen works of art by Clause Oldenburg, Coosje van Bruggen, and Andy Warhol? This Pop Art of the past is amazing and will be our inspiration to create larger-than-life sculptures using recycled materials. We will focus on our favorite junk food treats as the subject matter! After we complete our works of art, we will take photographs of the sculptures, emphasizing their unique scale and proportion. Instructor: Sarah Branigan

Session 8: August 11-15 9am-12noon
IN THE SHADOWS (Rising 3rd–5th grade) *New Class!* Let’s discover what is hiding in the stop sign shadow, or the chair shadow, or possibly that unusual shadow cast on the wall! In this class we will explore the importance and power of light in the visual arts by “catching” shadows on paper. Using color and light theory with illustration and painting techniques, students will translate amorphous shapes into a striking composition and beautiful work of art! Instructor: Carly Morrison
HIP HANDBAGS (Rising 6th-8th grade) *New Class!* Design and sew your own purse or tote bag in this class. We will select material, cut the fabric, and construct the handbag using hand sewing skills. We will work on color combinations and design to make your one of a kind handbag! Instructor: Anna Podris
	EXPLORING THE PAINTED LANDSCAPE (Rising 7th-10th grade) In this class we will use a new approach to delve into the unique characteristics of the landscape. Acrylic paint will be used primarily to express your artistic vision to represent your favorite landscape. We will learn color mixing, paint application methods, ways of utilizing a variety of tools to create texture, and other basic painting techniques that will aid in making fun and exciting paintings. By the end of this class you will have developed a one-of-a-kind completed work of art that will be ready to display. Instructor: Tim Postell
1-4pm
FUN WITH FELTING (Rising 3rd–5th grade) *New Class!* Get your hands wet as we learn the magic of feltmaking, an ancient technique using wool and warm water to create a dense, non-woven fabric. You will make a unique colorful treasure box in addition to other special felted projects! Instructor: Rachel Nicholson
FABULOUS FLOORCLOTHS (Rising 6th-8th grade) *New Class!* The use of floorcloths as painted decorative floor coverings began in early 18th century Britain. Also known as oilcloth, painted carpet, common carpet, or summer floor mats, floorcloths today are used to decorate entryways, hallways, and to accentuate wood and uncarpeted floors. In this class you will create your own design and transfer it into a usable floorcloth. Instructor: Rebecca Rousseau
	STAINED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS (Rising 7th-10th grade) This class will teach the basics of glass work. We will design and create stained glass works of art using the copper foil method, as developed by Louis Tiffany at the turn of the century. You will learn the history of stained glass and safety methods, as well as techniques for designing, cutting, and soldering. You will also learn about glass fusing techniques, creating unique glass pendants and pins! Instructor: Dan Hohl

REGISTRATION: REGISTER As Soon As Possible!
DEADLINE to register is 10 business days before the class begins.  Register early, as classes can fill quickly.  You may print a registration form from the "Registration" subpage on this website.  Please complete the registration form carefully and fax or mail it to Artspace with payment.  Registration will not be confirmed until payment is received.  Payments for faxed registrations must be received within three days of receipt of the faxed registration form. You may also REGISTER BY PHONE with a Master Card or Visa.

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