Ashtabula Arts Center News

MONDAY CLASSES

Decorative One-Stroke Painting Workshops
with Janet Regelman
Mondays, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
$20 class fee or $18 member rate per weekly workshop plus the listed materials fee
Based on the One-Stroke Painting method made popular by Donna Dewberry, each workshop completes a different project. All materials are provided. Once you’ve learned the technique, you can do lots of projects at home. Sign up for one workshop or all of them!
May 7: Fabric Apron
Materials Fee: TBA
May 14: Large White Enamel Bucket
Materials Fee: $10
May 21: Iron Garden Marker
Materials Fee: $5
June 4: Technique Class
Materials Fee: $3 or $8 with tablet
June 11: Plant Box
Materials Fee: $10
June 18: Slate
Materials Fee: $5
June 25: Patriotic Basket
Materials Fee: $6



Basic Drawing for Children
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
for grades 4 - 6
with Carli Hatfield
$35 class fee/$31.50 member rate
6 weeks beginning June 18
The focus is on "Draw what you see" in this class that will use a variety of media like pencil, chalk, pastel, charcoal and pen. We will work in the studio and outdoors as weather permits.



Mommy, Mud and Me
for preschool student with an adult
3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
with Anzietta DiPierro
$28 class fee/$25 member rate plus $10 materials fee
5 weeks beginning June 18
Explore the fun and learn the basics of working in clay while creating art with your young child.


Clayheads
for grades 4 - 8
5 - 6 p.m.
with Anzietta DiPierro
$35 class fee/$31.50 member rate plus $10 materials fee
6 weeks beginning June 18
Students will have the chance to learn the basics of working on the potter's wheel.

Beginning Pottery: Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding
6:15 - 7:45 p.m.
with Anzietta DiPierro
$45 class fee/$40.50 member rate plus $12 materials fee
6 weeks beginning June 18
for adults
Learn basic techniques with plenty of time for practice and creativity. The class will also experiment with combining elements. Students who prefer to focus in one area may do so.

TUESDAY CLASSES

Creative Printmaking
for grades 2 - 6
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
with Meeghan Humphrey
6 weeks beginning June 19
$35 class fee/$31.50 member rate
Use glass to create monoprints with watercolors, print from a carved design, use photo-sensitive paper to create nature prints and more. The possibilities are endless.


Storybook Art
for grades K - 3
10 - 11 a.m.
with Meeghan Humphrey
$35 class fee/$31.50 member rate
6 weeks beginning June 19
This class will use Caldecott award-winning children's books as inspiration for projects. Explore ideas and techniques used by famous illustrators while creating projects of our own. Students will use a variety of materials and techniques.

Mixing It Up With Paint
for grades 1-6
5 - 6 p.m.
with Lynne Versaw
6 weeks beginning June 19
Try your hand at impasto, wet on wet painting and using science to add texture. This is a fun class for those who like to experiment.

Beginning Knitting
for adults/teens
6 - 7:30 p.m.
with Meeghan Humphrey
$38 class fee/$34.20 member rate
6 weeks beginning June 19
Learn the basics of knitting. Our first project will be a scarf. As students progress, Meeghan will coach them through a project of their choice. For the first class, bring 1 skein of worsted weight yarn and size 8 or 9 straight needles. Choose a smooth yarn as bumpy and eyelash yarns are difficult to learn with.

Wild Animal Drawing
for ages 10 - 17
6 - 7 p.m.
with Ralph Bacon
6 weeks beginning June 19
$35 class fee/$31.50 member rate
We will illustrate a variety of animals from North America using contour drawing, shading and foreshortening.

Advanced Drawing
for ages 15 & up
7:15 - 8:30 p.m.
with Ralph Bacon
6 weeks beginning June 19
$40 class fee/$36 member rate
Taught by Ralph Bacon, a professional artist with three decades of experience, this class is for the student who already has good drawing skills and would like to expand their technique. Please bring samples of your drawings to the first class and be prepared to talk about what you would like to get out of the class. Ralph will design lessons to address the interests of the participants. There will be weekly drawing assignments to complete between lessons. Students will work in graphite, conte and charcoal. High school students should consider this class as an opportunity to build your portfolio.

WEDNESDAY CLASSES

Art Explorers
for grades 2 - 6
10 - 11 a.m.
with Meeghan Humphrey
$35 class fee/$31.50 member rate
6 weeks beginning June 20
We will use paints, pastels, markers, ink pen, watercolors and colored pencils in different combinations. We may even do some sculpture. If your child likes art and trying new things, they will love this class.

How to Draw People
for grades 5 - 7
6 - 7 p.m.
with Kristyna Keenan
$35 class fee/$31.50 member rate
6 weeks beginning June 20
Learn the correct proportions for drawing the head and body. Learn to flesh out your sketches and develop confidence in figure drawing.

Mapping out Portraits
for grades 6 - 9
7 - 8 p.m.
with Kristyna Keenan
$35 class fee/$31.50 member rate
6 weeks beginning June 20
Learn to use the average proportions of the human head to place the features of the subject and learn how to create a more realistic portrait. Kristina will also demonstrate how to draw the subject from ¾ view. As time allows, students may also play with drawing the human head in caricature or cartoon style.

Fused Gems Workshop
for adults/teens
with Leslie Taylor
June 20, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. & June 27, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
$65 class fee/$58.50 member rate
Make a handful of glass "gems" in a small kiln. Learn basic techniques for making pendants, earrings, pins, tie tacks, etc. Each student will design 6-8 glass gems. Jewelry findings will be available for purchase from the instructor at the last class. The last hour of the first class is spent minding the kiln. This is optional for students but many will want to see the whole process.

Wire Wrapping Workshop
for adults/teens
July 11 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
with Leslie Taylor
$100 workshop fee/$90 member rate
Bring those fused gems you made in class or beach glass, polished stones or other objects to wire and create stunning jewelry using gold-filled or sterling silver wire.

Beginning PMC Jewelry Course
for adults/teens
with Nancy Dolan of nandolandesigns.com
Wednesdays, July 18 & 25 6 - 9 p.m.
$65 workshop fee/ $58.50 member rate plus $60 materials fee which includes a 25 gram pkg. of clay and use of tools
PMC is a type of clay in which microscopic particles of fine silver are suspended in an organic binder. After the piece is fired, your creation is a solid piece of fine silver (.999). We will explore this new media as we make earrings and a pendant. Students wishing to purchase extra clay should make advance arrangements.

THURSDAY CLASSES

Preschool Art Expression
for ages 3-5
11 - 11:45 a.m.
with Meeghan Humphrey
$28 class fee/$25 member rate
5 weeks beginning June 21
Students will learn to relate their projects to a story or idea and will receive instruction in the proper use and care of materials. Students will be encouraged to develop confidence through doing. Dress for a mess.

Paper Illustration
for grades 7 and up
3 - 4 p.m.
with Meeghan Humphrey
6 weeks beginning June 21
$35 class fee/$31.50 member rate
Learn to manipulate paper into layers that create an illustration.

Claytivity
for grades k-6
5:45-6:45 p.m.
with Anzietta DiPierro
$35 class fee/$31.50 member rate
plus $5 materials fee
5 weeks beginning June 21
We will work on bisque fired and glazed projects that incorporate basic methods of hand building.

Ceramic Dinnerware for adults/teens
6:45 - 8:15 p.m.
with Anzietta DiPierro
$60 class fee/$54 member rate plus $15 materials fee
5 weeks beginning June 21
Students will make a place setting of dishes for 2 people -- two cups, bowls and plates and an additional serving piece. We will learn slab building techniques, surface design and glazing.



Nature Arts
for ages 5 -10
2 - 3 p.m.
with Meeghan Humphrey
6 weeks beginning June 21
$35 class fee/$31.50 member rate
We will work outside as weather permits making a t-shirt using leaves, flowers and other items collected from the Arts Center grounds. We will also make fish prints, watercolor nature prints, sun prints, sand candles and more.

Watercolor Techniques for adults/teens
6 - 7:30 p.m.
with Rebecca Ollikainen
$40 class fee/$36 member rate
6 weeks beginning June 21
We will work outdoors as much as weather permits. Plan to make at least a couple of trips off site to the beach or a local flower garden. Each class will include demonstrations of technique and painting time. Students will also work on developing a field box for painting outdoors.

Drawing for Adults
8 - 9 p.m.
with Rebecca Ollikainen
$40 class fee/$36 member rate
6 weeks beginning June 21
The success of a finished artwork, whether in watercolor, acrylic or oil, depends very much on the base drawing used to lay out the work. Develop skills to create the design for paintings.

SATURDAY CLASSES

Mixed Media for Kids
for grades 3-6
9 - 10 a.m.
with Bonnie Selip
$30 class fee/$27 member rate
8 weeks beginning June 23
An introductory class using combinations of paints, pastels, markers, ink pen and more.



Oil Painting for Beginners
10 a.m. - noon
with Bonnie Selip
$45 class fee/$40 member rate
6 weeks beginning June 23
This is a beginning course that will teach the "A to Z's." A materials list is available however; the instructor prefers that you purchase materials after she reviews them at the first class. If you already have supplies, bring them.



Beginning Encaustic Monoprinting
for adults/teens
with Sandy Shelenberger
Saturday, July 21 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Limited to 6 - 8 students
$40 workshop fee/ $36 member rate plus $10 materials fee
This is an introduction to the use of encaustics (wax) on paper. You will learn several methods of doing monoprints with colored waxes. This is truly an experience of instant gratification, as the wax bonds immediately with the paper. Come explore the possibilities Each student will complete 4-5 compositions.

Brad Stevenson Woodworking
For grades 4 - 7
Mondays, 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
$15 per weekly workshop
Sign up for one workshop or all of them!
June 25: Magazine Crate in Pine

July 2: Tool Tray in Pine & Hardwood
July 9: Storage Unit in Pine
July 16: Serving Tray in Oak & Oak Plywood
Must register one week in advance. No power tools will be used except a battery powered drill. We will build one project each week. Every class will include some basic wood technology instruction as well as hand tool use and finshes.Safety is our first priority. Goggles will be provided or you can bring your own safety glasses, but eye protection must be worn. Also, don’t wear nice clothes. We will use stains and finshes that can be messy.