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Studio Art Classes

Winter 2008 Class Schedule
For questions or to register for classes, contact the instructor listed at in the class description.
Unless specified, classes are at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, 102 S. Tenth Street, Lafayette.

For Children

Drawing Magic
Grades 1-4: Mondays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays, 4:30-5:30; Grades 4-8: Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30, or Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00.

Session —April 28 - May 22 $60/ 4 week session including supplies   The weather is improving, the flowers are blooming, and we will be working from life this session.  Weather permitting, we'll be outside enjoying the spring.  Plein air art comes to Drawing Magic this session.    To register for the Drawing Magic classes, contact Cindy at ckrulitz@insightbb.com or 714-6095. Online registration is available at www.theclevergirl.com, along with a gallery of student work. Fee includes cost of supplies.

For Adults                                               

Advanced Italic Calligraphy                        $65 members/$75 nonmembers                        Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m., March 20 – April 10
For students of previous classes. We will emphasize application of lettering, finishing several projects together, including broadsheets, poetry, and quotations, as requested, learning the basics of composition and exploring advanced techniques.  Depending on response, we may continue this class and cover other styles of lettering.  Materials not provided. To register, contact Rebecca Brody at brodyart@iquest.net or call the art museum at 742-1128.

Pastel                                           Mondays, 10:00-12:00                                    $10/hour
Bob Heger holds an "open studio" session for any student interested in working with pastels, oils, or drawing—nearly any 2-D medium but watercolor.  To register contact Bob Heger at 765-497-0065

Adult Ceramics                Mondays, 6:00-9:00                           $110, includes 25 lbs. of clay
For all levels. Learn the basics of working with clay and using the potter’s wheel. Students will create ceramic pieces that are functional as well as beautiful. Eight sessions; class is continuous so students may begin at any time. To register contact Jenny Rabanus at 765-449-2707 or josh.jenrabanus@verizon.net

Watercolor                          Mondays, 12:30-2:30                       $95 members/$105 non-members                                                                   or 6:30–8:30 p.m.
For all levels. This class is for anyone who would like to venture into the wonderful world of watercolors. Students are given a brief introduction to various technical aspects of watercolor, including paper types, brush types, and characteristics of different pigments. Students paint from still life set-ups and are encouraged to bring in their own objects. Each class meeting has a different emphasis, such as composition, color theory, use of value and different painting techniques, adjusted based on the needs of the class. Classes do not have to be consecutive; students are given a punch card for 6 sessions to be used within 6 months. For information or to register contact Lorie Amick at 463-2575 or amick@insightbb.com.

Drawing Workshop       Sundays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.                    $ 20 members/$25 non-members
Ongoing instruction for adults at all levels. Fee covers one lesson. To register contact James Werner at 532-1604 or Jwerner@realizedesign.com

Portrait Workshop        Sundays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.                    $65 members/$100 non-members
Ongoing professional instruction and demonstration for students working in any traditional media. Fee covers 4 lessons. Experienced artists can use the workshop to work from a live model, improve technique, or build a portfolio. To register contact James Werner at 532-1604 or Jwerner@realizedesign.com

Summer 2008 Class Schedule

For questions or to register for classes, contact the instructor listed at in the class description. Unless specified, classes are at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, 102 S. Tenth Street, Lafayette.

For Children

Art for Everyone!               June 9-13, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.                    $80 ($20 each addl. student)

For ages 3-9. This summer camp-style class has it all. Your child will love to create with clay, build with wood, and make beautiful paintings and collage. Each child will get to explore the art museum’s wonderful collections of artwork and play interactive games outdoors. All campers will receive an art museum t-shirt to tie-dye. Snack will be provided each day. We will learn about different artists and art forms and create great art each day while having lots of fun! The camp ends with a very special art show of the children’s work on Friday, June 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is just $80 for the first child and only $20 for each additional child in your family! For more information or to enroll, contact Jenny Rabanus at josh.jenrabanus@verizon.net  or 449-2707.

Youth Ceramics                  June 16-20 and June 25, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.              $75

Young people ages 10-15 can join art teacher Jenny Rabanus at the art museum to learn the basics of working with clay and using the pottery wheel. If you have always wondered how people create on the pottery wheel, now is your chance to try it out! For more information or to enroll, contact Jenny Rabanus at josh.jenrabanus@verizon.net  or 449-2707.

Drawing Magic                                                                                              $120/session

Session 1: Rainforest Creatures June 2-6

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. completing 4th -7th grade, 2-4 p.m. completing 1st -4th grade. Big bugs, bright butterflies, monkeys, lizards and fun animals galore live in tropical environments. This session we will use lots of COLOR as we climb from the forest floor to the top of the canopy.

Session 2: Underwater Fantasy—June 9-13

2-4 p.m. completing 1st- 4th grade (no morning classes this session). Our focus will be on sea creatures, some real and some imaginary.  Techniques to draw and paint water and reflections will be covered.

Session 3: Drawing Magic Goes 3-D!—June 16-20

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. completing 4th -7th grade, 2-4 p.m. completing 1st -4th grade. Summer is here! Papier mâché, origami, and other techniques bring dimension to Drawing Magic.

Session 4: Rainforest CreaturesJuly 7-11

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. completing 4th -7th grade, 2-4 p.m. completing 1st -4th grade. Big bugs, bright butterflies, monkeys, lizards and fun animals galore live in tropical environments. This session we will use lots of COLOR as we climb from the forest floor to the top of the canopy.

Session 5: Underwater Fantasy—July 14-18

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. completing 4th -7th grade, 2-4 p.m. completing 1st -4th grade. Our focus will be on sea creatures, some real and some imaginary.  Techniques to draw and paint water and reflections will be covered.

Session 6: Drawing Magic Goes 3-D!—July 21-25

9:30- 11:30 a.m. completing 4th -7th grade, 2-4 p.m. completing 1st -4th grade. Summer is here!  Papier mâché, origami, and other techniques bring dimension to Drawing Magic.

Class fees include all supplies. To register, contact Cindy at ckrulitz@insightbb.com or 714-6095. Online registration is available at www.theclevergirl.com, along with a gallery of student work.

For Adults

Pastel                                           Mondays, 10:00-12:00                                    $10/hour

Bob Heger holds an "open studio" session for any student interested in working with pastels, oils, or drawing—nearly any 2-D medium but watercolor.  Class times will be shifted to 12:00-2:00 for six weeks in June and July only. For more information, or to enroll, contact Bob Heger at 497-0065

Adult Ceramics                Mondays, 5:00-9:00                           $110, includes 25 lbs. of clay

For all levels. Ever wanted to do something for yourself and learn something new too? Come learn the basics of working with clay and using the potter’s wheel. You will create ceramic pieces that are functional as well as beautiful, but beware, you might become addicted! Eight sessions; class is continuous so students may begin at any time. To register contact Jenny Rabanus at 449-2707 or josh.jenrabanus@verizon.net

Watercolor         Mondays, 12:30-2:30 or 6:30-8:30     $95 members/$105 non-members             

For all levels. This class is for anyone who would like to venture into the wonderful world of watercolors. Students are given a brief introduction to various technical aspects of watercolor, including paper types, brush types, and characteristics of different pigments. Students paint from still life set-ups and are encouraged to bring in their own objects. Each class meeting has a different emphasis, such as composition, color theory, use of value and different painting techniques, adjusted based on the needs of the class. Classes do not have to be consecutive; students are given a punch card for 6 sessions to be used within 6 months.  The daytime class will be held at the Tippecanoe Arts Federation in June and July only. To enroll, contact Lorie Amick at 463-2575 or amick@insightbb.com.

Drawing Workshop       Sundays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.                    $ 20 members/$25 non-members

Ongoing instruction for adults and teenage children at all levels. Fee covers one lesson. To register contact James Werner at 532-1604 or Jwerner@realizedesign.com

Portrait Workshop        Sundays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.                    $65 members/$100 non-members

Ongoing professional instruction and demonstration for students working in any traditional media. Fee covers 4 lessons. Experienced artists can use the workshop to work from a live model, improve technique, or build a portfolio. To register contact James Werner at 532-1604 or Jwerner@realizedesign.com

Guilds

Photography                      Wednesdays and Thursdays                       $10/daily session

The darkroom will be open on the first and third Wednesdays and second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Participants must be at least 18, have darkroom experience, and be a museum member. Some supplies are included. For more information about membership or darkroom use, call the museum at 742-1128 x102.

Tuesday Painters                      Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.         Fees Split Amongst Participants

Come join this diverse group of painters ranging from novice to experienced artist. Get to know your fellow painters during the lunch break at a different local eatery each week! For information, call the museum. The meeting times for the guild will be slightly changed for six weeks in June and July only.

Fabric Guild                    Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.      Fees Split Amongst Participants

Learn the art of silk screening, painting, and printing on a variety of fabrics. For information, call the museum. The meeting times for the guild will be slightly changed for six weeks in June and July only.

 

 

 

 

It is the policy of the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette to provide public access and reasonable public accommodation to all citizens regardless of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry or familial status. If there are special needs, it is requested that the needed accommodations within reason be presented in writing so provisions can be made to provide for the safety and comfort of all the participants. For further information, call the President of the art museum.