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Visual Arts

Please note that all visual arts courses have new projects each session, therefore students who repeat a course are not repeating the same content. Each class is also designed to welcome new students to The Fine Arts Association experience! Material fees are included unless indicated otherwise. Cover-up smocks are provided for preschool art classes.

Beginning & End Dates for 2012 Spring Classes and Lessons (18 wk classes)

Class Day Beginning & End Dates Make-up Date*
Monday January 30-June 4 June 11
Tuesday January 31-May 29 June 5
Wednesday February 1-June 6 June 13
Thursday February 2-June 7 June 14
Friday February 3-June 8 June 15
Saturday February 4-June 9 June 16

Beginning & End Dates for 2012 Summer Classes and Lessons

Class Day Beginning & End Dates Make-up Date*
Monday June 18-July 23 July 30
Tuesday June 19-July 24 July 31
Wednesday June 20-August 1 August 8
Thursday June 21-July 26 August 2
Friday June 22-July 27 August 3

For classes less than 18 weeks-see individual class descriptions for end dates.
If class beginning dates are later than those noted above, the beginning dates are indicated on the "At a Glance" tables.
*Make-up lessons/classes are given only when the instructor cancels lessons/classes or for inclimate weather or emergency building closures.

Visual Art Classes at a Glance

Class No. Monday
VASP1237 Drawing for Teens (ages 13-18) - 7 wks beginning Apr. 9 (Spring Session) 7:00-8:30 pm
VAS1208 Preschool Clay (ages 4-6) 11:15 am-Noon
VAS1211 Hands-On Clay I (ages 6-9) Noon-1:00 pm
VAS1215 Hands-On Clay II (ages 9-12) 1:00-2:00 pm
VAS1209 Fantastic Clay (ages 5-8) 2:00-3:00 pm
VAS1221 Fantastic Wheel (ages 10-14) 3:30-4:30 pm
VAS1214 Drawing for Kids I (ages 6-9) 4:30-5:30 pm
VAS1224 Teen Clay Studio (ages 13-18) 4:45-6:15 pm
VAS1206 Dress for Mess - Blast into Summer! (ages 2½-5 with accompanying adult) 5:45-6:30 pm
VAS1210 Creative Drawing & Painting for Kids (ages 5-8) 6:45-7:45 pm
VAS1228 Ceramics (adults & high school seniors) 7:00-9:00 pm
VAS1230 Creative Drawing & Painting (adults & high school seniors) 8:00-9:00 pm
Tuesday
VAS1201-C Paper, Scissors, Rock! Visual Arts Camp (grades 4-8) - Tue/Thu 9:30 am-12:30 pm
VAS1202-C Paper, Scissors, Rock! Visual Arts Camp Jr. (grades 1-3) - Tue/Thu 1:00-4:00 pm
VAS1219 Anything on Paper II (ages 9-13) 4:30-5:30 pm
VAS1225 Duct Tape Art 101 (ages 13-18) 6:00-7:00 pm
VAS1218 Duct Tape & More (ages 9-13) 7:00-8:00 pm
VAS1226 Duct Tape Art 102 (ages 13-18) 8:00-9:00 pm
Wednesday
VAS1222 Fantastic Wheel (ages 10-14) Noon-1:00 pm
VAS1212 Hands-On Clay I (ages 6-9) 1:00-2:00 pm
VAS1216 Hands On Clay II (ages 9-12) 2:30-3:30 pm
VAS1220 Sticks & Stones (ages 10-14) 4:00-5:00 pm
VAS1223 Jewelry Making: From Beads to Fabulous (ages 10 & up with accompanying adult) 5:00-6:15 pm
Thursday
VASP1244 Clay Studio (adults) - 8 wks beginning Apr. 12 (Spring Session) 6:30-9:00 pm
VAS1201-C Paper, Scissors, Rock! Visual Arts Camp (grades 4-8) - Tue/Thu 9:30 am-12:30 pm
VAS1202-C Paper, Scissors, Rock! Visual Arts Camp Jr. (grades 1-3) - Tue/Thu 1:00-4:00 pm
VAS1213 Anything on Paper I (ages 6-9) 4:30-5:30 pm
VAS1207 Paint Pizzazz (ages 4-6) 6:00-6:45 pm
VAS1229 Ceramics (adults & high school seniors) 6:30-9:00 pm
VAS1217 Drawing for Kids II (ages 9-13) 7:00-8:00 pm
VAS1227 Drawing for Teens (ages 13-18) 8:00-9:00 pm

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Preschool Visual Art Classes

Dress for Mess –Blast into Summer!t (ages 2½-5 with accompanying adult)
Celebrate warm summer days and starry summer nights through art! During this hands-on art-making class, we'll explore a variety of mediums - paints, chalks and more. The process of art-making is valued over the product. Have fun getting messy with your kiddo!

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1206 Monday 5:45-6:30 pm 6 wks Mercer Art Room $41 form.gif

   



Paint Pizzazz (ages 4-6)
Does your child love to paint? In this class, children experience the joy of colors, textures and different styles of painting using tempera, acrylics, watercolors and more. Dress for mess and come for fun!

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1207 Thursday 6:00-6:45 pm 6 wks FAA Visual Arts Faculty Art Room $41 form.gif

   



Preschool Clay (ages 4-6)
In this class students learn to make pinch pots and form their very own drinking mugs and other fun objects from clay. (Clay fee is included in tuition.)

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1208 Monday 11:15 am-Noon 6 wks Stiver Ceramics Studio $45 form.gif

   



Elementary & Middle School Classes

Ceramics - Fantastic Clay (ages 5*-8)
the basic hand-building techniques, students explore functional and sculptural forms. Emphasis is placed on creativity. (Clay fee is included in tuition.) *will be entering kindergarten in Fall 2012.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1209 Monday 2:00-3:00 pm 6 wks Stiver Ceramics Studio $60 form.gif

   



Creative Drawing & Painting for Kids (ages 5*-8)
If your child loves to create, this class is for them! Children learn the basics of drawing and painting as they make several unique and innovative projects. Observation and imagination skills are used as students develop their creative and technical skills. *will be entering kindergarten in Fall 2012.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1210 Monday 6:45-7:45 pm 6 wks Mercer Art Room $54 form.gif

   



Ceramics - Hands On Clay I (ages 6-9) Choose one session.
Student imagination is encouraged in this class through learning three methods of hand-building in clay. Master the art of slab, coil and pinch pot building. (Clay fee is included in tuition.)

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1211 Monday Noon-1:00 pm 6 wks Stiver Ceramics Studio $60 form.gif
VAS1212 Wednesday 1:00-2:00 pm 6 wks Stiver Ceramics Studio $60 form.gif

   



Anything on Paper I (ages 6-9)
You can create ANYTHING on paper! The skills of observation and imagination are developed in this class through drawing and painting. Various media, including pencils, watercolors, pen & ink, pastels, crayons and collage are used.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1213 Thursday 4:30-5:30 pm 6 wks Stiver Art Room $54 form.gif

   



Drawing for Kids I (ages 6-9)
Do you love to draw? During this introductory drawing class, you’ll learn drawing technique as you work with still life, photographs and the great outdoors. Planning, position, proportion, and line and shading techniques are also taught. Multiple media such as pencil, pastels and more are explored.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1214 Monday 4:30-5:30 pm 6 wks Mercer Art Room $54 form.gif

   



Ceramics – Hands On Clay II (ages 9-12) Choose one session.
Student imagination is encouraged through learning three methods of hand-building in clay. Master the art of slab, coil and pinch pot building. (Clay fee is included in tuition.)

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1215 Monday 1:00-2:00 pm 6 wks Stiver Ceramics Studio $60 form.gif
VAS1216 Wednesday 2:30-3:30 pm 6 wks Stiver Ceramics Studio $60 form.gif

   



Drawing for Kids II (ages 9-13)
Love to draw? You’ll learn drawing techniques as you work with still life, models, photographs and the great outdoors. Planning, position, proportion, and line and shading techniques are also taught. Multiple media such as pencil, pastels and more are explored.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1217 Thursday 7:00-8:00 pm 6 wks FAA Visual Arts Faculty Art Room $54 form.gif

   



Duct Tape & More (ages 9-13)
Want to try something really cool? Discover what you can create with duct tape! Students create unusual works of art including two and three dimensional items. All supplies included.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1218 Tuesday 7:00-8:00 pm 6 wks Davis Art Room $54 form.gif

   



Anything on Paper II (ages 9-13)
You can create ANYTHING on paper! The skills of observation and imagination are developed in this class through drawing and painting. Various media, including pencils, watercolors, pen & ink, pastels, crayons and collage are used.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1219 Tuesday 4:30-5:30 pm 6 wks Stiver Art Room $54 form.gif

   



Sticks & Stones (ages 10-14)
Sticks, stones and other natural elements found by the seashore are used to create really cool art! A multitude of mediums will be used.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1220 Wednesday 4:00-5:00 pm 6 wks Stiver Art Room $54 form.gif

   



Ceramics – Fantastic Wheel (ages 10-14) Choose one session.
Want to take a spin on a pottery wheel? If you have previous experience in ceramics, you will love this class which provides the opportunity for you to create a multitude of artworks on the wheel. (Clay fee is included in tuition.)

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1221 Monday 3:30-4:30 pm 6 wks Stiver Ceramics Studio $60 form.gif
VAS1222 Wednesday Noon-1:00 pm 6 wks Stiver Ceramics Studio $60 form.gif

   



Jewelry Making: From Beads to Fabulous (ages 10 & up with accompanying adult!)
An intergenerational class! Come learn the art of jewelry-making together! Make beautiful things for yourself or as gifts. Beads and other jewelry making supplies are provided, but students are always welcome to bring beads and other materials they would like to utilize.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price, Adult & 1 child Did you Register?
VAS1223 Wednesday 5:00-6:15 pm 6 wks Zolten Wood Art Room $115 form.gif
VAS1223 - additional child $40 form.gif
VAS1223-I for Individuals $58 form.gif

   

Teen & Adult Classes

In some classes students are expected to purchase their own tools and supplies. There is a clay fee of $10 per bag for all ceramics classes listed in this section unless it is indicated that it is included in the class fee. Ceramic tools are also available for $12 per kit. Please inquire about purchasing supplies at the Customer Service Center. Unless indicated, most courses are designed to permit students to continue from previous sessions. New students are always welcome!

Clay Studio (adults)
Hey, adult ceramics students! Need a longer session in the studio? Learn basic and advanced techniques of hand-building, wheel-throwing and glaze application. Instructor assists students with developing their individual goals.

New 8 week session:
Thursday, April 12-May 31, 2012

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VASP1244 Session 2: Thursday, Apr 12-May 31 6:30-9:00 pm 8 wks Stiver Ceramics Studio $150 form.gif

   



Drawing for Teens (ages 13-18)
Drawing is the foundation of visual expression and learning to draw what you see is the first step. This structured class teaches basic drawing skills, working from still lifes, models and photographs. Students focus on learning how to plan, position, proportion and practice line and shading techniques. Experiment with multiple media such as pencil, charcoal, paints and many more. Attain a broader understanding of how light and shadows define 3-dimentional objects and how to place them in an atmosphere. Experimentation is encouraged. Class tuition includes model fee.

7 weeks - Monday, April 9 thru May 21, 2012.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VASP1237 Monday 7:00-8:30 pm 7 wks Patterson Art Room $95 form.gif

   

Teen Clay Studio (ages 13-18)
Students pursue individual direction in clay using the basic techniques of hand-building, wheel-throwing and glaze application. Instructor assists students with reaching their goals.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1224 Monday 4:45-6:15 pm 6 wks Stiver Ceramics Studio $90 form.gif

   



Duct Tape Art 101 (ages 13-18)
Yes, duct tape! Come explore some really cool projects using duct tape as your artistic medium. Students create unusual works of art, including two and three dimensional items. Other processes of art creation – including paint and drawing – may also be explored during the session.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1225 Tuesday 6:00-7:00 pm 6 wks Davis Art Room $60 form.gif

   



Duct Tape Art 102 (ages 13-18)
Have you taken a duct tape class before? Are you ready to learn some new skills and create some new works of art? This class is for you!

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1226 Tuesday 8:00-9:00 pm 6 wks Davis Art Room $60 form.gif

   



Drawing for Teens (ages 13-18)
Love to draw? You’ll learn drawing techniques as you work with still life, models, photographs and the great outdoors. Planning, position, proportion, and line and shading techniques are also taught. Multiple media such as pencil, pastels and more are explored.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1227 Thursday 8:00-9:00 pm 6 wks FAA Visual Arts Faculty Art Room $60 form.gif

   



Ceramics (adults & high school seniors) – Choose one session.
Basic and advanced techniques of hand-building, wheel-throwing and glaze application are taught in this class. Students are encouraged to develop individual pursuits in clay. The instructor assists students with reaching their goals.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1228 Monday 7:00-9:00 pm 6 wks Stiver Ceramics Studio $90 form.gif
VAS1229 Thursday 6:30-9:00 pm 6 wks Stiver Ceramics Studio $113 form.gif

   



Creative Drawing & Painting (adults & high school seniors)
Love art? Come connect with others and find inspiration while being supported as you develop your skills in drawing and painting. No previous experience required. Most supplies are included. The instructor may request additional supplies which will be communicated at the first class.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
VAS1230 Monday 8:00-9:00 pm 6 wks Mercer Art Room $60 form.gif

   

Private Visual Art Instruction

Private instruction in visual art is available. Visual Art classes at The Fine Arts Association are designed to provide students with a balanced and progressive instruction in all art media. Individual instruction should be viewed as a supplement to regular art classes, not as a substitute. For more information on available times and prices, contact Jeannie Fleming-Gifford, Director of Education at 440-951-7500 x118.

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