JuLY/AuGuST 2014 - NCCA

N E WAY G O C O U N T Y
C O N N E C T I O N S
JULY/AUGUST 2014
GALLERY
HAPPENINGS PG. 4
DOGWOOD
EVENTS PG. 6
NCCA-ARTSPLACE
CLASSES PG. 10
Cathryn Amidei, Page 5
A BI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE NEWAYGO COUNTY COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
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NCCA-Artsplace Hours
M/T/W/F: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
TH: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. SAT: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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JULY/AUGUST 2014
Join the community and get creative in this fun fundraiser for NCCAArtsplace and the Newaygo County Agricultural Fair! It’s all FOR THE
BIRDS! So get creative making bird houses, bird baths, bird feeders,
bird cages and while you are at it sculpt some birds! Donate your
work to FOR THE BIRDS...
...the sky is the limit with this feathered fun! • Build your own unique creation or buy a blank bird house for $6.
• FOR THE BIRDS Art to be turned in to NCCA-Artsplace by July 14.
• FOR THE BIRDS artwork will be displayed at NCCA-Artsplace during the National Baby Food Festival July 17-19.
• All artwork will be on display August 4 - 8 at the Newaygo County Agricultural Fair. Vote for your favorite creation at NCCA-Artsplace and the Fair; winners announced August 7.
• for the birds art will be sold at the inanimate object auction August 8, 2:00 p.m. in the Newaygo County Fair Show Barn and proceeds will benefit NCCA-Artsplace and the
Newaygo County Agricultural Fair.
• Entry forms available online at www.ncca-artsplace.org,
or stop in to NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main Street, Fremont.
13 East Main Street, Fremont, MI 49412 • 231-924-4022
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All items auctioned August 8, 2:00 p.m.
in the Newaygo County Fair Show Barn
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GALLERY HAPPENINGS
Hot and Cold: Encaustics
Featuring Steve Barber, Cat Crotchett,
and Christine Towner - through July 12
Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main St.,
Fremont. 231-924-4022.
John Leben - Digital Painting
Dogwood Center
through August 3
Steve Barber teaches at Central
Michigan University and uses a
technique of working with wax as a cold
medium applied over colored grounds,
scratching through the surface with pencil.
This series was inspired by Steve’s time
spent in New Zealand with the indigenous Maori people.
Cat Crotchett lives and works in Kalamazoo
sharing her passion for encaustic all over the
world by teaching workshops in Indonesia,
New England, Chicago, and locally for
Western Michigan University and the KIA.
Her modular works are inspired by her time
spent working in Indonesia.
Brian Kainulainen
Photography
Dogwood Center
August 5 - October 4
Christine Towner describes her
encaustic painting as a complex,
colorful journey into nature. She uses
the intuitive side of representing nature
by choosing the ancient medium of
encaustic wax and oil paint.
Jason Quigno - Stone Carving
July 14 - August 16
Reception August 9,
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Pixie Stevens
Prismacolor Pencil
Newaygo County Visitor’s
Center - July/August
Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E.
Main St., Fremont. 231-924-4022. A Native
American stone carver from Grand Rapids,
Quigno’s abstract and figurative design
is outstanding. He has exhibited at the
Muskegon Museum of Art and is carried
in the LaFonstee Galleries. Quigno can
take a heavy block of hard, rigid stone and
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turn it into a seemingly weightless
series of flowing forms, curling and
interlocking with a distinct sense
of movement. “I work in all types
of stone: soapstone, alabaster,
limestone, marble, basalt, and
granite. I love the process of taking
a raw, dense block of stone and
transforming it into a balanced and
harmonious object. When I create I am always pushing myself, my
designs and the limits of the stone to bring out a fluid and balanced form, and to create
artwork that is graceful, delicate and has a sense of movement. You don’t think of stone as
having these qualities but these are some of the things I strive for in my work.”
Cathryn Amidei - Digital Weaving
August 20 - September 20
Reception September 13,
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main
St., Fremont. 231-924-4022. Cathryn is from
Ypspilanti and is an Associate Professor at
Eastern Michigan University. Her work combines
design technology with the craftsmanship of hand
weaving. She designs and plots her weaving
patterns using computerized design software and
then hand weaves her patterns using up to eight
different shuttles to create weftback weaves and
brocade areas in her pieces. Her abstract design
combined with portrait or figure weaving makes
an outstanding impression in this contemporary
weavers work.
Cathryn is currently finishing up her sabbatical
in Norway and
will be bringing
some exciting
new work to this
exhibition.
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Weaving process left, and
finished weaving above by
Cathryn Amidei.
DOGWOOD EVENTS July 11 - Lucas Wilson
and the Bad Disciples
Lucas Wilson and the Bad
Disciples - July 11
Dogwood Film: Jumanji
July 15
For over a decade, Wilson
has ground out a life on stage,
growing and evolving into one
of Michigan’s proudest rootsbased rockers. His
former and widely
celebrated project,
Sweet Japonic,
won three WYCE
Jammie Awards for Best Rock Album. After stepping out
on his own in 2010, Wilson’s debut solo album, a seven
song self-titled, earned four 2013 Jammie nominations,
winning the Special Jury Prize for Best New Artist. In
it, Lucas is laid bare before all. The project chronicles
Wilson’s artistic coming of age, from the Japonic split,
through fear, addiction, and self-doubt, past the pain to
very new and euphoric Lucas Wilson - a man found on
his own creation. It’s emotive and evocative, hopeful and
heart breaking, with genuine searing realness. $12.50.
Black Box 7:30 p.m.
July 15 - Film “Jumanji”
Brian Oberlin and
The Journeymen - August 1
Join in on the fun and kick off the 2014 Baby Food
Festival by watching the film “Jumanji” on the big
screen! The film is a visually elaborate fantasy about an
enchanted board game that opens a magical portal to a
jungle universe. Two young children discover the game
in an abandoned home and suddenly are greeted by
an adult who has spent his life trapped inside the game
since playing it at age 12. Starring Robin Williams, Bonnie
Hunt, and Kirsten Dunst. The 1995 film is rated PG and
runs 104 minutes. Free admission, donations accepted
at the door to help support the programs of the Dogwood
Center. Black Box, 7:30 p.m.
July 25 and 26 - Dogwood Summer
Youth Theater - “A Little Princess”
Grand Rapids
Accordion Ensemble
August 16
The Dogwood Center Summer Youth Theater will
present the classic story, “A Little Princess” on Friday,
July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m.! “A Little
Princess” is a 1905 children’s classic written by Frances
Hodgson Burnett. This program is funded by a Fremont
Area Community Foundation Summer Youth Initiative
JULY/AUGUST 2014
Grant. Free
admission.
7:30 p.m. Main
Stage.
August 1
Brian
Oberlin
and The
Journeymen
An evening
of original,
bluegrass,
and acoustic
swing that is
sure to be a
fun night out! The Journeymen is a trio of
hand-selected super-pickers from Michigan
and Oregon. On guitar and banjo is Luke
Gitchel. Luke has previously found fame on
the stage of Dolly Parton’s amusement park,
Dixie Stampede, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
On mandolin, Brian Oberlin travels the world
as a mandolinist with several different bands
and orchestras. He is also the founder of the
River of the West Mandolin Camp and the
Oregon Mandolin Orchestra. Seth Sutton
plays the stand-up bass and is the leader of
Michigan’s premier swing band, The Midnight
Cattle Callers.
They are
the winners
of the 2011
Tygh Valley
Bluegrass
Band Concert
in Oregon.
$12.50. Black
Box 7:30 p.m.
August 16
Grand Rapids Accordion Ensemble
The Grand Rapids Accordion Ensemble was
founded in early 1991 by Ray Tomaszewski,
a talented accordionist whose aim was
the promotion and preservation of quality
accordion learning and performance. With
Dr. Jon Nichols as conductor, the 42 member
ensemble meets for rehearsal each week
and is in great demand of area performances!
The program for the evening will include
patriotic and well known marches and polkas
plus much, much more! Come out for a great
evening with favorites like Edelweiss from
Sound of Music and selections from My Fair
Lady. $5. Main Stage 7:30 p.m.
September 4
Open Auditions for
“Monsterpiece Theater”
Calling all Monsters! If you’re between the
ages of 8-13, you are invited to invade the
Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts this
Fall! “Monsterpiece Theater” is a fun filled
youth theater program where you’ll learn
skills in acting, mime, juggling, acrobatics and
very cool blacklight illusions. Local performer
Mat Emerick is the director... or “monster
maker” as he likes to call it. An open call
will be held at the Dogwood on Thursday,
September 4 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. with
weekly Thursday night practices after that.
The program concludes with a very funny,
family friendly Halloween show on Nov. 1.
No blood or gore, “Monsterpiece Theater”
is a masterpiece of spooky, kooky skits and
music!
Dogwood center for performing arts
4734 S. Campus Court, fremont, MI 49412
231-924-8885 • www.dogwoodcenter.com
CULTURAL RESOURCE GUIDE
Fremont
Summer
Concert
Series
Free Summer Concerts in
Veterans Memorial Park,
Fremont at 7:00 p.m.
Concerts are made possible by
the generous donations from
Nestle Nutrition/Gerber Products
and other Chamber Members.
July 3 - Country Classics
July 10 - Don Benson
July 24 - The Blue Catz
July
31 - B-Side Growlers
July 16-19, The National
Baby Food Festival will
feature even more live
music, live comedy and fun
activities. Visit
www.babyfoodfest.com
for a complete list
of performances
and activities.
For more details about
any of these programs
please contact
Fremont Area
Chamber of Commerce
7 East Main Street, Fremont,
Phone 231-924-0770
www.fremontcommerce.com
Performance
Venues
Dogwood Center for
Performing Arts
www.dogwoodcenter.com
4734 S. Campus Court
Fremont, MI 49412
Phone: 231-924-8885
www.dogwoodcenter.com
Grant Fine Arts Center
www.grantps.net/GFAC
331 East State St.
Grant, MI 49327
Phone: 231-834-5630
Stage Door Theatre
www.stagedoorplayers.org
1147 E. Wilcox,
White Cloud, MI 49349
Phone: 231-689-5437
Theater Groups
LionHeart Productions
www.lionheartproductions.org
77 South Front St.,
Grant, MI 49327
Phone: 231-834-2787
Stage Door Players
www.stagedoorplayers.org
1147 E. Wilcox,
White Cloud, MI 49349
Phone: 231-689-5437
Galleries
NCCA-Artsplace
www.ncca-artsplace.org
13 E. Main Street,
Fremont, MI 49412
Phone: 231-924-4022
[email protected]
Dogwood Center for
Performing Arts - Lobby Gallery
4734 S. Campus Court
Fremont, MI 49412
Phone: 231-924-8885
Art Interests
NCCA-Artsplace
www.ncca-artsplace.org
13 E. Main Street,
Fremont, MI 49412
Phone: 231-924-4022
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
www.bluelake.org
300 East Crystal Lake Rd.,
Twin Lake, MI 49457
Phone: 800-221-3796
Tall Pine Quilters
P.O. Box 309
White Cloud, MI 49349
Phone: 231-652-9816
Meets 2nd Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Commission
On Aging,
93 Gibbs St.,
White Cloud, MI 49349
Libraries
Fremont Area
District Library
www.fremontlibrary.net
104 E. Main Street,
Fremont, MI 49412
Phone: 231-924-3480
Newaygo Area
District Library
www.newaygo.llcoop.org
44 North State Road,
Newaygo, MI 49337
Phone: 231-652-6723
Croton Township Library
www.croton.michlibrary.org
8260 S. Croton-Hardy
Drive
Newaygo, MI 49337
Phone: 231-652-1615
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Grant Community Library
www.grant.llcoop.org
122 S. Elder Street,
Grant, MI 49327
Phone: 231-834-5713
Hesperia Community Library
www.hesperialibrary.org
80 S. Division Street
Hesperia, MI 49421
Phone: 231-854-5125
White Cloud
Community Library
www.whitecloudlibrary.net
1038 Wilcox Avenue,
White Cloud, MI 49349
Phone: 231-689-6631
Special Interests
Newaygo County Society of
History and Genealogy
www.ncshg.org
1038 E Wilcox White Cloud
Phone: 231-689-6631
Newaygo County Museum
www.ncshg.org
12 Quarterline Rd.
Newaygo, MI 49337
Phone: 231-652-2892
Terry Wantz Historical
Research Center
www.wantzhistorycenter.com
10 West Main Street
Fremont, MI 49412
Phone: 231-335-2221
Stephen F. Wessling
Observatory and Kropscott
Farm Environmental Center
Newaygo County
Dark Sky Astronomers
www.sfwobservatory.org
6523 West Baseline Road,
Fremont MI 49412
Phone: 231-924-2420
Saturday, August 9
Public Star Party
Perseid Meteor Shower
and the Full Moon 8:30pm!
At the Stephen F. Wessling
Observatory!
Newaygo County Convention
and Visitor’s Bureau
www.newaygocountytourism.com
4684 S. Evergreen – M-37,
Newaygo, MI 49337
Phone: 231-652-9298
TrueNorth
Community Service Center
www.truenorthservices.org
6308 S. Warner Avenue
PO Box 149
Fremont, MI 49412
Phone: 231-924-0641
Newaygo County
Community Choir
Contact Joseph Jennings
Choir Director
Fremont United Methodist
Church 231-924-0030
Newaygo County
Agricultural Fair Association
www.newaygocountyfair.org
815 Stewart - P.O. Box 14
Fremont, MI 49412
Phone: 231-924-4450
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Dinners On the Ridge
at Camp Newaygo!
Gourmet dinners
return to Camp
Newaygo’s Ridge
Patio with a new
twist on a summer
favorite!
New in 2014, Camp Newaygo’s
Ridge Catering, Executive
Chef Gary Strong is teaming
up with three fantastic causes.
Their featured partners are
Newaygo County Career Tech
Culinary Arts, Fremont Chamber
of Commerce and PRIDE of
Newaygo County. They will
provide the waiters for their
dinner, and when reserving you
have the choice of adding a $5
donation to your reservation
for their support. Now an even
better reason to enjoy a night
out with friends for food, music
and fun! Seating begins at
6:30 p.m. with dinner served
at 7:00 p.m. Dinners are $25.
For reservations contact Camp
Newaygo at 231-652-1184.
NEW ENGLAND
SATURDAY, JULY 19
Garden Salad / New England Clam
Chowder / Shrimp and Sausage Boil
with Corn and Red Skin Potatoes /
Traditional England “Whoopie Pie”
with Fresh Strawberries. Featured
partner - PRIDE of Newaygo County.
SOUTHERN
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
Fire and Ice Summer Salad / Collard
Greens Topped with Candied Bacon
/ Triple Cheese Mac and Cheese
/ Fried Chicken Breast /Fabulous
Peach Dessert. Featured partner Fremont Chamber of Commerce.
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ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Matting and Framing Workshop
Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
July 10, 17
Class Fee: $60 ($55 Members) Ages 16-Adult
Matting and Framing
Starts July 10
Learn the art of mat cutting for your own use or to prepare a gift for a special person. In this workshop you
will learn about mat selection, how to properly measure, cut and mount your work, and assemble your
frame. Each participant should bring an 8”x10” piece
of art or photograph (slightly smaller is fine) to frame.
On the first day we will discuss materials, equipment,
and mat selection. The second day we will cut mats
and assemble frames. Some materials provided.
Journal Making Workshop
with Whitney Korstange
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. July 12
Class Fee: $40 ($35 Members) Ages 16-Adult
Coptic Bookbinding
Journal Making
July 12
Come and learn how to create a beautiful hand
bound book perfect for use as a blank book, guest
book, journal or photo album. Participants will learn
the art of Coptic bookbinding which uses a traditional
link stitch and is praised for its decorative sewing
pattern, exposed spine and flexibility. In this class
the entire bookbinding process will be covered from
beginning to end using handmade paper and linen
thread.
Flintknapping with Scott Fessenden
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. July 26
Class Fee: $50 ($45 Members) Ages 14-Adult
Flintknapping
July 26
Using traditional antler bone, stone and copper tools,
students will finish at least three arrow heads and a
knife point. They will learn about the history of flintknapping and the geology regarding the different types
of flint and obsidian used, along with other fun survival
skill tools. Must register a week in advance. Bring a
lunch.
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Stunning in Silver
with Cristine Grimm
Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
July 24
Class Fee: $60 ($55 Members) Age 14-Adult
Choose from two summer opportunities to explore Art
Clay, the clay that turns to 99.9% pure silver when fired.
We’ll start out small, making earrings or small pendants
with basic techniques that can be used anywhere,
anytime, without a kiln. Cristine Grimm, a certified Art Clay
instructor, will bring all the tools and tricks necessary to
create something you’ll enjoy wearing or adding to your
next beading project. Cost includes silver clay, the use
of all necessary tools, and a necklace and jump ring for
wearing your jewelry out the door.
Stunning In Silver
July 24
Custom Link Bracelet
with Casey Bemis
Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m. July 10, 17
Class Fee: $45 ($40 Members) Ages 14-Adult
In this class jewelry artist Casey Bemis will guide
students through the process of creating a link bracelet
customized to fit your wrist. Traditional methods of
metalsmithing with be applied to achieve that one of a
kind design. Stop in and check out some of Casey’s own
pieces in the NCCA-Artsplace Artist Market.
Custom Link Bracelet
Starts July 10
Basket Weaving – A Round Table Basket
with Heather Fessenden
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. July 26
Class Fee: $50 (Members $45) Ages 14-Adult
Award winning basket artist, Heather Fessenden, is
offering an opportunity to learn the art and craft of
basket weaving. In this class participants will learn to
weave a beautiful and functional round table basket
using various flat, oval and round reeds with sea grass
filler. Call a few of your friends, this is a perfect class to
take together. Class size is limited.
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Basket Weaving
July 26
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ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Woodcarving Walking Stick
with Bruce Smith
Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m.
August 7, 14, 21
Class Fee: $45 ($40 Members) Ages 14-Adult
Carved Walking Stick
Starts August 7
In this class you will work with experienced wood
carver Bruce Smith. Working with a sassafras root
each participant will learn to strip the bark and then
use carving tools to create their own unique walking
stick. What will you see in the root, a bird, a dragon,
a flower? These are not only functional walking sticks
but also interesting art pieces.
Whimsical Clay Houses
with Kathy Richmond
Mondays 6:00-8:00 p.m. Class Fee: $40 ($35 Members) Whimsical Clay
Birdhouses
Starts July 7
July 7, 14
Ages 12 - Adult
Clay, architecture, colorful glazes and a skilled
instructor - these are the perfect elements required
for an interesting class. Join art instructor Kathy
Richmond in creating miniature clay houses filled with
interesting textures and architectural details. Houses
are constructed from rolled slabs of clay and then
the fun begins - shingles, shutters, arched doorways,
textured chimneys. The combinations are endless.
Your completed house could be filled with a tea light,
placed in the garden or become a conversation piece
in your home. All skill levels are welcome.
Dyed Infinity Silk Scarves
with Kay Brennan
Thursday 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Class Fee: $35 ($30 Members)
Dyed Silk Scarves
July 24
July 24
Ages 12-Adult
Create your own fashion by designing your own infinity
scarves. This style of scarf is a giant loop of silk that
can be layered and draped around the neck. Choose
from a variety of rich colors that coordinate with your
wardrobe. Each student will design two scarves. They
will be dyed in class and then washed at home.
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Quiltangle with Sandy Dekker
Monday/Thursday 5:30-8:00 p.m. August 4, 7, 11
Class Fee: $65 ($60 Members) Adults
Sandy creates the most amazing hand painted and free
stitched quilts that look like intricate zentangle designs.
They are pure creativity. Each participant will complete
a 16”x16” quilt perfect for becoming a wall hanging or
pillow top. Participants should be experienced machine
quilters, bring their own free motion sewing machines
with darning or open toe foot. All other materials
provided. Please arrive early enough to set up your
sewing machine.
Quiltangle
Starts August 4
Marbled Paper Workshop
with Sandie Timmer
Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Class Fee: $50 ($45 Members) July 26
Ages 14-Adult
Marbling is a technique used for decorating paper
and other surfaces by floating acrylic paint on water
and then gently placing a specially treated paper on
the water to pull a print of the floating paint. Marbled
paper has traditionally been used as endpaper in books
and can also be used in any paper project requiring
unique design. In this class participants will learn the
basics of marbling and then create patterns and colors
on as many sheets of paper as time allows. All the
information will be given to continue marbling at home.
Bring a lunch. Class size limited to 8 people. Check
out some examples of Sandie’s marbled paper in our
NCCA-Artsplace Artist Market.
Marbled Paper
July 26
Outdoor Nature Photography
with Richard Hinton
Thursdays 5:00-7:00 p.m. Class Fee: $55 ($50 Members) August 7, 14, 21
Ages 14-Adult
Using a combination of classroom and on location photo
shoots, Richard will walk you through the principle skills of
lighting, composition, speed settings, and share his own
experience to capture nature through the camera lens.
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Outdoor Photography
with Richard Hinton
Starts August 7
SUMMER YOUTH ART CLASSES
Creature Feature - Class Fee $10.00
July 28-31 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ages 4-5
Wings or legs? Scales or fur? The incredible world of
animals will be the inspiration as we create art work
using a variety of materials and techniques such as clay,
painting and cardboard assemblage to develop our art
skills.
Creature Feature
Starts July 28
The Four Seasons I - Class Fee $10.00
August 4-7
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages 4-5
Winter, spring, summer, and fall. In this class we will use
the changing seasons to inspire us as we learn about
colors and composition. Students will be capturing the
unique images of each of the seasons such as an autumn
tree or a summer boat trip using a variety of materials and
skill building techniques. Come and explore the beautiful
world that surrounds us.
The Four Seasons II - Class Fee $12.00
July 7-10
August 4-7
The Four Seasons I
Starts August 4
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Ages 6-8
Ages 6-8
Each season is an opportunity to appreciate the changing
world around us. In this class we will capture each season
using a variety of materials and techniques such as
watercolor resist, mixed media sponge painting, pastel
drawing and clay sculpture.
Passport to Adventure - Class Fee $12.00
August 11 - 14
The Four Seasons II
Starts July 7 or August 4
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages 6-8
Pack your bags we are going on an adventure around the
world. Each day will be spent exploring the art and culture
of a new country while experimenting with a variety of art
techniques. Imagine swimming in the Great Barrier Reef
or climbing into the Statue of Liberty? This will be a travel
experience to remember.
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Walk Like an Egyptian - Class Fee $12.00
July 21-24
August 4-7
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages 6-8
Ages 6-8
Summer plans: Become an archeologist. Book your tour
with us this summer to learn about the art of ancient
Egypt. Imagine exploring the tombs of King Tut, traveling
down the Nile River, and taking a desert camel ride past
the great pyramids. All these experiences will seem to
come true as you create paintings, prints, drawings,
collages and assemblages.
The Great Outdoors I - Class Fee $12.00
July 28-31
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Walk Like An Egyptian
Starts July 21
or August 4
Ages 6-8
The hoot of an owl, the buzzing of a bee, the blossom on a
flower - each of these can be an inspiration for creative art
pieces and interesting art techniques. We will be exploring
three dimensional clay sculptures, reduction printmaking,
painting and collage to capture the wonder of the great
outdoors.
The Great Outdoors II - Class Fee $15.00
July 28-31
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages 9-12
Come and explore the outdoor world around us through
the use of creative art materials and techniques. Use clay
to make a sculpture of the land from a bird’s eye view,
create a collage using stones, sticks, sand and paint,
make a multilayered print and create your own painted
papers. The great outdoors will never look the same again.
Passport to Adventure
Starts August 11
Time Travel - The History of Art - Class Fee $15.00
July 21-24
July 28-31
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12
Ages 9-12
Travel back in time this summer to ancient Greece and
castles built during the Middle Ages. What can we learn
from the artists of the past? We will explore some of their
methods while making our own art work using paint, tin
work, printmaking and a fantastic mixed media painting.
Become an NCCA Member Today!
The Great Outdoors I
Starts July 28
NCCA membership dues are tax deductible as provided by current tax laws
and membership is valid for one full year. Fill out membership information on
the class registration form and start receiving discounts on classes!
SUMMER YOUTH ART CLASSES
Art by Design - Class Fee $15.00,
July 7-10
August 11-14
Art by Design
Starts July 7 or August 11
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12
Ages 9-12
How do artists plan their art work? Are there rules of
design? In this class you will learn some of the design
principles such as center of interest, movement, repetition,
variety, balance and unity. Next, you will use these design
principles and some interesting art materials to make
your own amazing art pieces. How about junk painting on
canvas, painting with dots or colorful printmaking? You will
soon be thinking and creating like an artist.
Drawing - Class Fee $15.00
August 4-7
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12
There are many different drawing techniques such as
capturing light and shadow using a light source, using contour
line drawing and adding texture. This is a perfect opportunity to
improve your drawing skills using a variety of materials.
Digital Photography - Class Fee $15.00, 2 offerings
July 8-10
July 14-16
Digital Photography
Starts July 8 or July 14
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12
Ages 9-12
Experienced Photographer Paul Petersen will guide students
through all of the workings of a digital camera and then take
students outdoors to try some of the different camera settings.
The second day they will focus on macro settings and the rule
of thirds. The final day will be spent in a class critique of their
work and learning how to mat their best photograph.
Claytastic - Class Fee $15.00
Claytastic
Starts July 7
or July 28
Ages 10-18
3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Session 2: July 7
July 14 July 21 Session 3: July 28 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
August 4 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
August 11 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Get muddy at NCCA-Artsplace! Learn how to hand build,
connect, roll a slab, and throw on the pottery wheel!
Learn several different finishing techniques including
glazing, staining and painting. All work goes home the final
day of class.
NCCA-ARTSPLACE • 231-924-4022
13 E. MAIN ST., FREMONT, MI 49412
WWW.NCCA-ARTSPLACE.ORG
JULY/AUGUST 2014
ArtsKool for Teens
Class Fee $8 per project or $64 for the whole series.
Tuesdays 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Ages 13- 18
July 1 Printmaking
July 8 Silver Clay Jewelry with Cristine Grimm
July 15 Mini Batik
July 22 Flintknapping
July 29 Stained Glass Sun Catchers
August 5 Woodcarving
August 12
Painting with Jane Stroschin
ArtsKool
Batik
July 15
This series of classes is designed with busy teenagers in
mind, you can sign up for one class or attend each week
for the whole summer! Let your creativity shine each week
while learning new techniques for jewelry making, painting,
woodworking and more!
Saturday Drop-in ARTWORKS
for children
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - $3 per person
July 5
Floral Painting
July 12
Lightning Bugs
July 19
Sunflower Pinch Pots
(Available for pick up after July 26)
July 26
Cats on a Wall
August 2
Henri Matisse – Drawing with Scissors
August 9
Roosters
August 16
Hot Air Balloon
August 23
Color Wheel Books
August 30
Stuffed Paper Fish
September 6 Tree Design
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ArtsKool
Silver Clay
July 8
ArtsKool
Stained Glass
July 29
SUMMER YOUTH ART CLASSES
Family Art Nights
New for the summer months is a family art experience.
Gather a few family members and come to the
NCCA-Artsplace for an evening of fun and creativity.
Recommended ages 6-Adult
Mixed Media Collage
Mixed Media Collage
July 31
Thursday 6:00-7:30 p.m. July 31
$8 per collage
Collage can be an exciting media. This project will
involve paint, sticks, photos, beads, and more as each
person develops their own design on an 8” x 8” canvas
board. When the design is complete the NCCA staff will
seal it with a poured acrylic coating. It will be available
for pick up after August 4.
Wood People Sculptures
Thursday 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Wood People Sculpture
August 21
August 21
$8 per sculpture
Using interesting scraps of wood, wire, buttons, natural
stains and assorted junk each person will construct
a sculpture of a person using dowels to join all the
pieces. This sculpture could be mounted in a block
of wood or hung on the wall. Feel free to bring old
buttons, knobs, keys, foreign coins to add interest to
your pieces.
Visit Our Pottery Place!
Open during regular business hours.
Prices vary per project from $3.00-$30.00.
Visit the
Pottery Place!
Hundreds of items to choose from. Anybody can have
fun painting ceramics using our bright glazes, stamps,
stencils, underglaze pencils, and great idea starters! We’ll
get you all set up to have fun painting. Pricing includes all
glazes, firing and as much time as you need! Call ahead
for groups of 6 or more. This is also a great birthday party
idea.
NCCA-ARTSPLACE • 231-924-4022
13 E. MAIN ST., FREMONT, MI 49412
WWW.NCCA-ARTSPLACE.ORG
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Fremont, MI 49412
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all activities as they pertain to the NCCA
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by NCCA may provide medical care for
my child. Classes are cancelled when
Fremont Public Schools are cancelled
due to severe weather.
Payment: Payment is due in full one
week before the first class session.
Payment will secure a place in the class.
Additional spots in the class will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Refunds: Refunds (less a $5.00
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a registrant withdraws from a class 48
hours prior to the first class session.
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first class session if class is cancelled
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