the Studio Brochure

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the Studio Brochure
REGISTRATION BEGINS NOVEMBER 13
WINTER Studio Schedule
2014
Art Classes for Children, Teens, Adults & Families
January 13 – March 31
The Armory’s unique education and exhibition programs encourage children
and adults to experience, understand and appreciate contemporary art while
being involved in the creative process of art making. Many of our Studio art
classes visit the Gallery during the session and artworks in the exhibitions
become sources of inspiration when creating art in class. Techniques and
ideas used by the exhibiting artists are also learned in some classes.
The Armory is committed to hiring dedicated and
professional
artist/educators
with
demonstrated
sensitivity to and understanding of the developmental
needs of individuals. It is our goal to provide a nurturing
environment in which individuals are given the freedom to
express themselves while receiving the necessary tools for
creative growth.
Each year the Armory brings the power of art into the
lives of thousands of individuals through education
and exhibition programming. A host of government
agencies, private foundations, and corporations provide
essential support to sustain the quality and reach of
Armory programming. The Armory community extends
our thanks to the following institutional funders:
Government: U.S. Department of Education, National
Endowment for the Arts, Institute of Museum and Library
Services, California Arts Council, Los Angeles County
Arts Commission, City of Los Angeles Department of
Cultural Affairs, Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission,
Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division, Pasadena Department
of Public Works, Pasadena Water and Power, Pasadena
Human Services and Recreation, City of Pasadena
Human Services Endowment Fund, Pasadena Unified
School District, and The City of Pasadena.
Foundations: The Wallace Foundation, The James
Irvine Foundation, The Eisner Foundation, Allequash
Foundation, Surdna Foundation, The Ahmanson
Foundation, Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, Rose
Hills Foundation, The Getty Foundation, The Durfee
Foundation, The Michael J. Connell Foundation,
Pasadena
Art
Alliance,
Pasadena
Community
Foundation, Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation,
Good Works Foundation, The Green Foundation, Mericos
Foundation, Dwight Stuart Youth Fund, Rowe and Gayle
Giesen Trust, California Community Foundation, Fletcher
Jones Foundation, Ann Peppers Foundation, National
Charity League of San Marino, Pasadena Arts League,
Edmund A. and Marguerite L.A. Burke Foundation, and
the Z Clark Branson Foundation.
Corporations: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Capital
Group Companies, One Colorado, John Caldwell Design,
Opus Bank, Morton Capital Management, Macy’s,
Chapman Insurance, Wells Fargo Private Bank – Pasadena,
Western Asset Management, Vroman’s, Everson Royce,
Avanessi, Brighton Retail, Robert Meyers Studio, United
Parking, and Pasadena Fire Fighters Local 809.
The Armory is committed to making its programs accessible
to all. Thanks to our loyal supporters, we can offer tuition
assistance. See page 21 for information.
STUDIO FACULTY
Allison Alford, M.F.A.
Rebecca Bennett Duke, M.F.A.
Sandy Biery, M.A./ADTR
Naomi Buckley, M.F.A.
David P. Earle, M.F.A.
Denise El-Hoss, M.F.A.
Carolyn James, M.F.A.
Sandra Gallegos, M.F.A.
Michelle Glass, M.F.A.
Joel Glassman, M.F.A.
Anna Huff, M.F.A.
Lindsay Kessner, M.F.A.
Grace Lacques, A.A.
Patricia Liverman, M.F.A.
Jay Lizo, M.F.A.
Melissa Manfull, M.F.A.
Anne McCaddon, M.F.A.
Tracy Nakayama, M.F.A.
Elonda Norris, M.F.A.
Ruby Osorio, M.F.A.
Laura Parker, M.F.A.
Elena Rosa, M.F.A.
Elisa Saether, M.F.A.
Elisa Salcedo, M.F.A.
Kristofferson San Pablo, M.F.A.
Sara Simon, M.F.A.
Michelle Wiener, M.F.A.
Jacob Yanes, M.F.A.
STUDIO PROGRAM STAFF
Carrie Whitney
Director of Studio Program
Grace Lacques
Manager of Studio Programs
Natalie Kovacs
Studio Assistant
Become an Armory member,
receive 10% off on classes. See
page 24 for details.
Preschool & Beginning Classes
Classes introduce various materials,
concepts and techniques, designed
to challenge a child’s imagination and
ability while providing opportunities for
playful exploration. (We kindly ask that
children be toilet trained.)
• Tuition: $190 per class ($171 members)
• Materials included
• Tuition assistance available
Mondays
January 13 – March 31
No class Monday, January 20 & February 17
Art for Two W14.700
10 – 11 am
A class for toddlers (ages 22-36
months) and parents. Find out more on
page 16.
Tuesdays
January 14 – March 18
Icy Art W14.4
10 – 11:30 am
Students will look at cultures, places
and artists who use winter-y materials
to make art. They’ll create igloo
sculptures, snow flake paintings, and
winter wonderland dioramas.
Ages 3-4 / Lindsay Kessner
Storytime Lunch Bunch W14.5
Noon – 2 pm
Students will read their favorite books
and tell their own super stories. Then
they’ll use clay, plaster, glitter, fabric
and many materials to create exciting
artworks inspired by the stories and
characters. Don’t forget your lunch!
Ages 3-4 / Lindsay Kessner
Dance & Art W14.1
You’re So Silly W14.6
10 – 11:30 am
4 – 5:30 pm
Explore movement and art! Students
will explore patterns of time, space and
rhythm through creative movement and
mixed-media art projects.
We’ll use our wildest imaginations and
lots of materials to create outlandish
art that tickles the funny bone. Polkadots, penguins, elephants, astronauts,
anything’s possible. We’ll read silly
stories and poems to get us going.
Ages 3-4 / Sandy Biery
Painting Rainbows W14.2
4 – 5:30 pm
Students will explore all the colors
of the rainbow while making vibrant
paintings, sculptures and more. They’ll
use many materials to imagine how
colors feel, look and maybe even taste.
Ages 3-4 / Patricia Liverman
Matisse’s Murals W14.3
4 – 5:30 pm
Students will explore the French painter
Henri Matisse and make murals, learning
how to use bright colors, shapes, varied
scale and collage techniques.
Ages 5-6 / Sandra Gallegos
Ages 3-4 / Patricia Liverman
Super Natural Art W14.7
4 – 5:30 pm
Students will learn about the life cycle
of plants and all the creatures that
help them along the way. They’ll focus
on making art from nature and will
become inspired from all it’s glory.
Ages 5-6 / Tracy Nakayama
Dance & Art W14.8
4 – 5:30 pm
Explore movement and art! Students
will explore patterns of time, space and
rhythm through creative movement and
mixed-media art projects.
Ages 5-7 / Sandy Biery
Wednesdays
January 15 – March 19
Art for Two W14.701
10 – 11 am
Splashy Sea Animals W14.14
4 – 5:30 pm
We’ll learn about animals that live in the
ocean. We’ll discover shells, fish, seaweed
and whales and make art with many
materials.
A class for toddlers (ages 22-36 months)
and parents. Find out more on page 16.
Ages 3-4 / Naomi Buckley
Goodnight Moon Lunch Bunch W14.9
4 – 5:30 pm
Noon – 2 pm
Twinkle twinkle little art! We’ll use
many materials to make art inspired by
the night. From the moon and stars to
animals who come out only at night,
we’ll look at the many friendly parts of
nighttime. Don’t forget your midnight
snacks!
Escape From the Zoo W14.15
Students will learn about lots of animals
and where they live. They’ll paint zebra
stripes and leopard spots, as they draw,
paint and sculpt animals.
Ages 5-6 / Elisa Salcedo
Fridays
January 17 – March 21
Ages 3-4 / Lindsay Kessner
Sparkle, Glitter, Glow W14.10
4 – 5:30 pm
Art for Two W14.702
10 – 11 am
Students will create all kinds of bright and
shiny paintings and objects using a variety
of sparkling and reflective materials.
They’ll learn about color and light while
making beautiful eye-catching art.
A class for toddlers (ages 22-36 months)
and parents. Find out more on page 16.
Ages 3-4 / Michelle Wiener
From animals to secret agents, everyone
needs a secret hideaway. Students will
use many materials to create hidden
spaces, maps and drawings to reach
safety. They will imagine the stories
behind their need for sudden getaways.
Don’t forget your lunch!
Clay Around the World W14.11
4 – 5:30 pm
Students will look at the cultures and ways
that people have used clay. From houses,
dishes, and animal sculptures, to building
roads, clay is important everywhere.
They’ll make many clay creations inspired
by the history and use of clay.
Ages 5-6 / Elisa Salcedo
Thursdays
January 16 – March 20
Rockets, Comets & the Milky Way W14.12
Forts & Secret
Hideaways Lunch Bunch W14.16
Noon – 2 pm
Ages 3-4 / Elena Rosa
Land, Sea & Sky W14.17
4 – 5:30 pm
Explore the world around you as an artist.
Make art about the sea, the forests, the
sky and the creatures that inhabit them,
using traditional and recycled materials.
Ages 3-4 / Lindsay Kessner
10 – 11:30 am
Fake Food Feast W14.18
Students will blast off into outer space in
rockets made from interesting materials.
They’ll paint comets that glow in the dark,
learn about stars and create mobiles of
the planets.
4 – 5:30 pm
Ages 3-4 / Ruby Osorio
Art & Music Lunch Bunch W14.13
Noon – 2 pm
Students will learn to make sounds with
their bodies: clapping, stomping, singing,
dancing. They’ll make instruments and
create songs inspired by drawings,
paintings and sculptures. Don’t forget
your lunch!
Ages 3-4 / Anna Huff
What’s your favorite food? Would you
like a giant cookie? A platter of Cheetos?
Using many materials and art techniques,
students will make their favorite foods
and invent some new ones, such as a giant
bowl of octo-granola bars. On the last
day of class they’ll hold a “dinner party”
installation to show off their banquet.
Ages 5-6 / Sandra Gallegos
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Classes for School Age Children
Classes are designed to enhance skills,
broaden concepts and provide an
expanded creative experience. Various
materials and historical art concepts are
used to achieve greater technical ability
and broaden knowledge.
Printmaking & Silkscreening W14.22
• Tuition: $190 per class ($171 members)
• Materials included
• Tuition assistance available
Ages 9-11 / Tracy Nakayama
Mondays
January 13 – March 31
No class Monday, January 20 & February 17
Artists’ Books W14.19
4 – 5:30 pm
Students will look at artists who use
books in their artwork. They’ll use many
different techniques to make art with
and about books. Some printmaking and
collage skills will be introduced.
Ages 6-8 / Anne McCaddon
One Minute Movie W14.20
4 – 5:30 pm
How quick can you tell a story? Students
will be challenged to make a super short
movie. They’ll write, perform, direct,
design and film while being challenged
to form ideas and express them in a
short amount of time. They’ll also look
at many examples of shorts including
commercials, parodies, music videos and
mini documentaries.
Ages 7-9 / David Earle
Fun with Drama- Silent Stage W14.21
4 – 5:30 pm
This fun drama class emphasizes
elements of physical comedy and
universal gesture and expression.
Students learn the basics of non-verbal
communication and how to project this
ancient art on the stage. Students will
study silent film masters, Charlie Chaplin,
Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd and
inspired by these master physical actors,
they will create their own short theater
scenes. Students will present their own
live original silent theater scenes for
family and friends on Monday, March 31.
Ages 7-11 / Grace Lacques
3:45 – 5:15 pm
Students will learn about transferring
pictures, using printmaking and silkscreening. Learn quick and easy ways to
print on paper, t-shirts, posters and other
surfaces.
Tuesdays
January 14 – March 18
Comics & Cartoons & Characters W14.23
4 – 5:30 pm
Students will create their own characters
and comic books about themselves and
the world around them. Using humor,
jokes, real life situations and of course,
superheroes, they'll learn the history and
the style of comics and look at many
artists inspired by traditional cartoons.
Ages 6-8 / Kristofferson San Pablo
Drawing & Painting W14.24
4 – 5:30 pm
Students will learn the basics of drawing
and painting. While experimenting with
color theory and mixing paint, they’ll use
various materials to paint with and paint on.
Ages 7-9 / Elisa Salcedo
Photography W14.25
4 – 5:30 pm
Students will be introduced to the basic
concepts of photography through making
Rayograms and pinhole cameras. Using
both science and imagination, students
will discover how photography is an
extension of themselves.
Ages 9-11 / Allison Alford
Wednesdays
January 15 – March 19
Painting Places W14.26
4 – 5:30 pm
Students will look at all types of landscapes, like the forest, the desert, icy
glaciers, deep valleys and even the moon!
Using many types of materials they’ll
create paintings and painted sculpture
inspired by the places they’ve seen and
even imagined.
Ages 6-8 / Lindsay Kessner
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Fun with Drama W14.27
Ceramics W14.32
4 – 5:30 pm
4 – 5:30 pm
Students will explore character, movement and theatrical expression through
exercises and games. They’ll create
backdrops and costumes, learn lines
and bring a story or myth to life in a
play for family and friends on Wednesday, March 19.
Students will learn how to use the
potter’s wheel as well as some handbuilding techniques to create functional
and nonfunctional ceramic pieces.
They’ll also explore various methods of
glazing, surface texture and alternatives
in firing.
Ages 6-10 / Grace Lacques
Ages 9-11 / Sara Simon
Paper Sculpture W14.28
4 – 5:30 pm
Students will explore the many possible
forms to be made with paper. Using
sheets and strips to create surprising
three dimensional and flat sculptures,
they’ll weave, make collages, build origami and use papier-mâché.
Ages 7-9 / Rebecca Bennett Duke
Drawing & Painting W14.29
4 – 5:30 pm
Students will learn the basics of drawing and painting. While experimenting
with color theory and mixing paint,
they’ll use various materials to paint
with and paint on.
Ages 9-11 / Patricia Liverman
Fridays
January 17 – March 21
People, Portraits & Figures W14.33
4 – 5:30 pm
Students will learn about portraiture
and figurative art by looking at the
many ways artists use different styles
of painting, drawing, collage and
sculpture to create people in art. Then
they’ll use these ways to create their
own art by the people, of the people,
for the people.
Ages 6-8 / Kristofferson San Pablo
Ceramics W14.34
Thursdays
January 16 – March 20
Myths & Magical Creatures W14.30
4 – 5:30 pm
Students will explore legendary
creatures from ancient civilizations
and myths, like the Cyclops and Griffin.
Students will learn how fact and fiction
mix to become myths as they paint,
sculpt and create stories and masks.
Ages 6-8 / Elisa Saether
Sculptacular W14.31
4 – 5:30 pm
Using traditional sculpture materials
such as clay, plaster and wood,
students will make a series of abstract
sculptural work and gain technical skills
while practicing self-expression.
Ages 7-9 / Jacob Yanes
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4 – 5:30 pm
Students will learn how to use the
potter’s wheel as well as some handbuilding techniques to create functional
and nonfunctional ceramic pieces.
They’ll also explore various types of
clay, learn methods of glazing and
make different types of surface texture.
Ages 7-9 / Michelle Wiener
Epic Animation W14.35
4 – 5:30 pm
Students will work as a team to
create an epic seven minute animated
movie. They’ll brainstorm a fantastical
adventure, write a script, create
elaborate sets using special effects in
a variety of stop motion techniques
including claymation, collage, drawing
and real world video!
Ages 8-11 / David Earle
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ArtHigh for Middle School (ages 12 – 14)
Classes for Middle School students
are designed to provide in–depth
experiences through sequential classes.
Extended class time allows students
and instructors to engage in more
ambitious explorations of concepts,
creative expression, historical and
cultural context, connections, relations,
applications and materials. Limited to
twelve students, classes allow for more
individualized instruction.
Armory Art High studio classes are
tuition–free during the school year. Art
High programming is underwritten, in
part, by gifts from individual donors
and by government, corporate, and
private foundation grant awards.
• Enrollment is first come, first served
• One class per student per session
• $40 registration fee per class
• Registration fee is nonrefundable
• Students must be 12 by first day of class
• Register by fax, mail, or in-person only
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Mondays
January 13 – March 31
No class Monday, January 20 & February 17
Ceramics W14.400
4 – 6 pm
Students will learn basic ceramic skills
and techniques, including throwing on
the wheel, hand building and glazing of
functional and sculptural pieces.
Ages 12-14 / Sara Simon
Wednesdays
January 15 – March 19
Stop Motion Animation W14.401
4 – 6 pm
Students will be introduced to the A-Z
of stop motion animation including
techniques using claymation, cut
paper, collage, drawing and pixilation.
Experiment using early methods to
animate images such as zoetropes and
flip books. We’ll look at the history of
the art and artists who use old school
animation while we animate for the
sheer fun of it.
Ages 12-14 / David Earle
Thursdays
January 16 – March 20
Drawing & Painting W14.402
4 – 6 pm
Students will learn drawing and
painting concepts through viewing
slides of contemporary and traditional
paintings. Emphasis will be on
exploration of composition, color,
technique, subject and medium.
They’ll use various drawing and
painting materials. Students develop
basic drawing and perceptual skills
and begin creating an art portfolio.
Instruction covers color and design
principles, drawing from observation,
and the vocabulary of art. Students will
develop skills, creativity, and aesthetic
sensibilities, which aid in establishing a
foundation for all visual art pursuits.
Fridays
January 17 – March 21
Photography W14.403
4 – 6 pm
Students will gain a basic
understanding of black and white
photography. They’ll explore different
types of photographic techniques, use
of cameras, processing black and white
film and darkroom use. Continuing
students will have an opportunity to
further focus on building their technical
and compositional skills. Cameras and
supplies will be provided.
Ages 12-14 / Michelle Glass
Ages 12-14 / Tracy Nakayama
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ArtHigh for High School (ages 15 – 18)
Art High at the Armory offers various
opportunities for high school students
to gain valuable art experiences.
Instruction concentration is in two
areas: visual arts and media arts.
Depending on student needs and
level of exposure, these opportunities
include: Armory Art High classes,
Armory partner classes, Armory
adult classes in painting, drawing,
ceramics, digital art and more; and
the introduction of our portfolio lab
for school students. Students work
with professional artists in various
disciplines who are experts in bringing
their experience into the classroom.
Classes take place at the Armory’s
main location, satellite locations and
community partner sites.
Armory Art High studio classes are
tuition – free during the school year.
Art High programming is underwritten,
in part, by gifts from individual donors
and by government, corporate, and
private foundation grant awards.
• Enrollment is first come, first served
• One class per student per session
• $40 registration fee per class
• Registration fee is nonrefundable
• Students must be 15 by 1st day of class
• Register by fax, mail, or in-person only
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
January 15 – March 19
Ceramics W14.601
4 – 6 pm
Students will learn the basics of ceramics from hand-building techniques to
throwing on the wheel. Students will
gain foundation knowledge about ceramics including building, sculpting and
surface decoration.
Ages 15-18 / Sara Simon
Thursdays
January 16 – March 20
Digital Art W14.602
4 – 6 pm
Students will create art using computer
technology. Workshops include simple
drawing and cartooning using Adobe
Illustrator to more complex workshops
using Adobe Photoshop. The emphasis
for the class will be on personal
creativity and the use of computers
to create a portfolio of expressive
work. Students will learn to use digital
cameras and scanners as well as Mac
computers.
Ages 15-18 / Joel Glassman
Fridays
January 17 – March 21
January 14 – March 18
Introduction to Filmmaking W14.600
4 – 6 pm
Students will learn about moving
images, understanding the process and
production of digital video filmmaking.
Students will learn how to shoot and
edit a film, produce and package a
DVD, create a poster for film promotion
and set-up a website. Students will
produce a film short. Film approaches
will include narrative, experimental
music video and animation. Final film
packaging will introduce shooting and
manipulating images using Photoshop,
creating graphic layouts and texts for
a movie poster, DVD case and website.
This class will present a history of film,
video and animation including web art.
Ages 15-18 / Jay Lizo
Printmaking W14.603
4 – 6 pm
Students will learn to explore
printmaking techniques that they
can use at home but will also learn
techniques utilizing the Armory's
etching press. A variety of printmaking
techniques will be explored,such as
wood block textile printing, stencil
silkscreening, reduction linoleum cuts,
cyanotypes and solar etching prints.
Projects will explore printmaking on
both fabric and paper. A great way to
get started making multiples to sell, or
to use as gifts.
Ages 15-18 / Melissa Manfull
Saturdays
January 18- March 22
Photography W14.604
11 am – 1 pm
Students will gain a basic
understanding of black and white
photography. They’ll explore different
types of photographic techniques, use
of cameras, processing black and white
film and darkroom use. Continuing
students will have an opportunity to
further focus on building their technical
and compositional skills. Cameras and
supplies will be provided.
Ages 15-18 / Allison Alford
Drawing & Painting W14.605
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Students will learn art foundation basics
of drawing and painting. They’ll learn
drawing skills from simple sketches to
finished works. They’ll develop drawing
techniques such as how to create space,
value, form and composition. Painting
skills taught will include color mixing,
mark making, canvas stretching, and
conceptual aspects such as gaining
experience in developing compositions.
An emphasis will be placed on choosing
subject matter and articulating
individual visions.
Ages 15-18 / Michelle Wiener
❉ Teens Ages 16-18 May Also Take...
Armory Adult Classes (pg. 13)
• Build A Website
• Stop Motion Animation
• Painting
• Photography
• Collage
• Ceramics
• Drawing
• Photoshop
• Printmaking
(Prior approval required for adult classes)
PCC Classes for college credit (pg. 17)
• Foundation Drawing
artWORKS Classes (pg. 14)
• Recording Studio
• Screen Printing
• Street Art
• Digital Photo
For more information about Art High
classes, contact the Studio Assistant:
626.792.5101 x121
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Classes for Adults
Looking for a creative challenge or
simply a way to express yourself?
Armory classes offer adults a creative
environment for their artistic needs.
Develop new skills and find hidden
talents. Beginning and advanced students
are given individualized instruction to
achieve their goals. Most importantly,
you’ll have an outlet for your personal
artistic expression. You’re welcome in our
Studio.
Through the Art High program students
16 – 18 years old can register for Adult
classes. For approval from the Studio
Director call or email 626.792.5101 x131 &
[email protected]. Enrollment is
on a first come first serve basis, limit one
class per student per session. Students
must be 16 on the first day class begins.
There is a $40 registration fee per class
for Art High students plus materials cost
noted by class. The registration and
material fee is nonrefundable.
Mondays
January 13 – March 31
No class Monday, January 20 & February 17
Letterpress W14.300
10 am – 12:30 pm
Learn how to hand-set type and print on
different letterpresses. Combine text and
image to design and create letterhead,
postcards, note cards, announcements,
posters and more.
Denise El-Hoss / $350, members $315
Ceramics–Conversations with Clay W14.301
10 am – 12:30 pm
Students will learn hand building
techniques as well as wheel throwing,
burnishing and slip casting. Students will
learn how to express themselves further
through the use of glazes and various
forms of surface decoration. Both high
fire and low fire clay will be used. This
class was inspired by a bunch of friends
and now it’s a Studio tradition, so bring
a friend or make a new one; this class is
open for all!
Letterpress W14.302
1 – 3:30 pm
Learn how to hand-set type and print on
different letterpresses. Combine text and
image to design and create letterhead,
postcards, note cards, announcements,
posters and more.
Denise El-Hoss / $350, members $315
Letterpress W14.303
6:30 – 9 pm
Learn how to hand-set type and print on
different letterpresses. Combine text and
image to design and create letterhead,
postcards, note cards, announcements,
posters and more.
Denise El-Hoss / $350, members $315
Stop Motion Animation W14.304
6:30 – 9 pm
It’s not just for kids! Learn about
animation before it went digital. Students
will be introduced to the A-Z of stop
motion animation including techniques
using claymation, cut paper, collage,
drawing and pixilation. Experiment using
early methods to animate images such as
zoetropes and flip books. We’ll look at
the history of the art and artists who use
old school animation while we animate for
the sheer joy of it.
David Earle / $265, members $238
(plus materials)
Beginning Drawing W14.305
7 – 9:30 pm
Students will learn drawing skills
from simple sketches to finished
works. Students will develop drawing
techniques such as how to create space,
value, form and composition. They will
make drawings from observation and
gradually build knowledge and gain
experience through the use of a variety
of techniques. Students will look at works
by old masters as well as contemporary
artists to gain inspiration and develop a
personal style when approaching drawing
and painting.
Melissa Manfull / $265, members $238
(plus materials)
Sara Simon / $265, members $238
(plus $35 materials fee)
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Tuesdays
January 14 – March 18
Wednesdays
January 15 – March 19
Printmaking W14.306
Letterpress W14.309
6:30 – 9 pm
10 am – 12:30 pm
Students will be introduced to traditional
printmaking processes, including chine
colle, reductive and additive monotypes,
relief printing, drypoint, collograph and
viscosity prints. The class includes print
specific techniques such as layered
process colors, surface embellishment,
choosing paper and printing on
handmade papers. Students will use
experimental methods to create unique
prints that incorporate photography.
Please bring an image of your choice to
the first session.
Learn how to hand-set type and print on
different letterpresses. Combine text and
image to design and create letterhead,
postcards, note cards, announcements,
posters and more.
Carolyn James / $265, members $238
(plus $35 materials fee)
Photoshop W14.307
6:30 – 9 pm
We are pleased to offer classes in our
state of the art digital lab. Running
Mac OS Lion and Adobe Photoshop C6
this class will cover all of the basics in
beginning photoshop. Whether you are
simply looking to learn the fundamentals
of editing your digital images or wanting
to acquire the necessary entry level
job skills, this class offers you a solid
foundation. Areas covered are the use of
the special effect filters, type and font
design, compilation and manipulating
of scanned images, working in multiple
layers, retouching damaged images and
much more. The class is set up to facilitate
multiple learning styles and levels. This is
a great foundation class for all!
Joel Glassman / $265, members $238
More Painting W14.308
7 – 9:30 pm
For beginning and continuing painting
students, this class offers experience
in painting techniques and concept
development. Contemporary methods
and artists will be explored with a deeper
emphasis on color, composition, space
and texture.
Patricia Liverman / $265, members $238
(plus materials)
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Denise El-Hoss / $350, members $315
Painting W14.310
10 am – 12:30 pm
This class offers experience in painting
techniques and concept development.
Contemporary methods and artists will
be explored with an emphasis on color,
composition, space and texture.
Patricia Liverman / $265, members $238
(plus materials)
Ceramics W14.311
12:30 – 3 pm
Students will learn hand building
techniques as well as wheel throwing,
burnishing and slip casting. Students will
learn how to express themselves further
through the use of glazes and various
forms of surface decoration. Both high
fire and low fire clay will be used.
Sara Simon / $265, members $238
(plus $35 materials fee)
Letterpress W14.312
1 – 3:30 pm
Learn how to hand-set type and print on
different letterpresses. Combine text and
image to design and create letterhead,
postcards, note cards, announcements,
posters and more.
Denise El-Hoss / $350, members $315
Letterpress W14.313
6:30 – 9 pm
Learn how to hand-set type and print on
different letterpresses. Combine text and
image to design and create letterhead,
postcards, note cards, announcements,
posters and more.
Denise El-Hoss / $350, members $315
Photography W14.314
6:30 – 9 pm
Photography is one of the most quickly
changing mediums in fine art. Over
the past century we have seen great
technological advances from images
on film to digital images. How does this
change in technology influence artists’
ideas and art work? We’re familiar with
the digital image so we’ll rediscover the
magical and alchemical beauty of black
and white beginning in the dark room.
This class will offer an introduction to
basic technical skills of black and white
photography, camera operations, film
developing with an emphasis on the
darkroom-made print. In class use of
cameras and supplies is included in
materials fee.
Laura Parker / $265, members $238
(plus $35 materials fee)
Intermediate & Advanced Drawing W14.315
7 – 9:30 pm
Students with a basic understanding
of line, shape, form and value will
continue to develop their drawing
skills, exploration of various traditional
and nontraditional drawing tools and
developing individual drawing styles
including exploration of abstract
compositions. This class is a good fit if
you are looking for more structure and
skill in your drawing practice.
Tracy Nakayama/ $265, members $238
(plus materials)
Thursdays
January 16 – March 20
Collage W14.316
10 am – 12:30 pm
Students will learn basic principles of
design and color theory, while exploring
a wide range of materials and collage
techniques. No experience in drawing
or painting is necessary. Individual
expression is encouraged.
Sandra Gallegos/ $265, members $238
(plus materials)
Fridays
January 17 – March 21
Printmaking W14.319
10 – 12:30 pm
Students will learn to explore printmaking techniques that they can use at home
but will also learn techniques utilizing
the Armory's etching press. A variety of
printmaking techniques will be explored,
such as wood block textile printing,
stencil silkscreening, reduction linoleum
cuts, cyanotypes and solar etching prints.
Projects will explore printmaking on both
fabric and paper. A great way to get
started making multiples to sell, or to use
as gifts.
Melissa Manfull / $265, members $238
(plus $35 materials fee)
Photoshop W14.320
12:30 – 3 pm
We are pleased to offer classes in our
state of the art digital lab. Running Mac
OS and Adobe Photoshop CS6, this class
will cover all of the basics in beginning
photoshop. Whether you are simply looking to learn the fundamentals of editing
your digital images or wanting to acquire
the necessary entry level job skills, this
class offers you a solid foundation. Areas
covered are the use of the special effect
filters, type and font design, compilation
and manipulating of scanned images,
working in multiple layers, retouching
damaged images and much more. The
class is set up to facilitate multiple learning styles and levels. This is a great
foundation class for all!
David Earle / $265, members $238
Ceramics W14.317
6:30 – 9 pm
Students will learn hand building
techniques as well as wheel throwing,
burnishing and slip casting. Students will
learn how to express themselves further
through the use of glazes and various
forms of surface decoration. Both high
fire and low fire clay will be used.
Elonda Norris / $265, members $238
(plus $35 materials fee)
Build A Website W14.318
6:30 – 9 pm
Saturdays
January 18- March 22
Letterpress W14.321
10 am – 1 pm
Learn how to hand-set type and print on
different letterpresses. Combine text and
image to design and create letterhead,
postcards, note cards, announcements,
posters and more.
Denise El-Hoss / $425, members $382
Create your own website for your artwork,
portfolio, family or business. Students will
learn the basics of building a functional
website using Adobe Dreamweaver CS6.
Patricia Liverman/ $265, members $238
(plus materials)
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Family Classes
Mondays
January 13 – March 31
Saturdays
January 18- March 22
No class Monday, January 20 & February 17
Family Clay Workshop W14.703
Art for Two W14.700
10 – 11 am
A class for toddlers designed for a parent
and child interactive, learning experience.
We’ll explore all kinds of materials, from
clay to found objects to painting. We’ll use
materials that squish and ones that don’t,
some smell and others crinkle. Some
projects will have a theme such as animals
and some will just be for the sake of
discovering materials. We will collaborate
as well as make our own projects. This is
a process oriented class. Parent(s) must
be present to participate and engage with
their child. Class limited to 7 children plus
their parent or caregiver.
Ages 22 months – 36 months + Adult
Patricia Liverman / $170, members $153
Wednesdays
January 15 – March 19
Art for Two W14.701
10 – 11 am
A class for toddlers designed for a parent
and child interactive, learning experience.
See full description above.
Ages 22 months – 36 months + Adult
Lindsay Kessner / $170, members $153
Fridays
January 17 – March 21
Art for Two W13.702
10 – 11 am
A class for toddlers designed for a parent
and child interactive, learning experience.
See full description above.
Ages 22 months – 36 months + Adult
Patricia Liverman / $170, members $153
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10:30 am – 12:30 pm
This class is offered for parents to take
with their children. Explore clay with your
child by creating projects together and
independently. Learn how to hand build
mugs, bowls, boxes and more! Clay is a
great artistic medium to share together.
Adults must register for class with their
children.
Ages 5 – Adult
Michelle Wiener / $125, members $112
Build-a-Class!
Do you have a group of friends that
you’d like to take a class with? With a
minimum of 7 students, the Armory
will schedule a class of your choosing
at a time that’s convenient for you!
This can be a class for any age group
from preschool to adults! For no extra
fee, we’ll assign an artist/teacher to
provide the instruction and expertise
you need to learn the artistic endeavor
of your choice. Choose any subject in
this catalogue or suggest something we
don’t already offer and we’ll try to make
it happen. Please contact us at least 4
weeks prior to session start.
Contact the Studio Assistant
at 626.792.5101 x121 or registrar@
armoryarts.org to set up your class.
Some scheduling restrictions apply.
Art Classes from Armory Partners
PCC @ the Armory
You must be admitted and registered
as a Pasadena City College student
before enrolling in this class. Students
cannot register for PCC classes at the
Armory. For information on admission
and registration, visit the PCC web site
at pasadena.edu or call 626.585.7395.
Fees for all classes below are $46 per
unit for residents. Visit pasadena.edu/
admissions/apply/who.cfm for details.
Foundation Drawing ART 011A
Mondays & Wednesdays
3:30 – 6:40 pm
January 13 – May 7, 2014
Instructor: Maryrose Mendoza
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Grading: Letter Grade Only
One of five recommended core courses
for Art majors, open to all students.
Section #1668
Theories of, and techniques in, drawing
with pencil, pen, brush, charcoal, pastel
and experimental drawing media leading
to acute observation of form and to its
expressive representation through line,
tone and shape organization. Total of 36
hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Ragan Academy @ the Armory
To register for this class, call 310.817.9605
or email [email protected]
or visit barnsdallarts.com. Applications
are accepted year round. Ragan Art
Academy is a two–year, sequential visual
arts program designed to introduce
students, ages 11–17 to all aspects of
the visual arts. Each graduating class
has a graduate exhibition and students
are assisted with applications to arts
magnet schools and other high school art
programs.
Wednesdays
January 15 – March 5, 2014
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Winter Quarter/ First Year
Drawing II: Continuation of Drawing I with
more emphasis on the figure using life
models.
Winter Quarter/ First Year
Painting: Study of the fundamentals of
painting focusing on perspective, light
and color.
Ages: 11 – 17 / Faculty varies
$300/per 8–week class; $800 if each
year paid in advance. Need–based partial
scholarships are available.
RIE Parenting @ Armory
RIE Parent-Infant Guidance Classes
provide the opportunity for small groups
of parents and like-aged babies and
toddlers to get to know one another
in a playful, supportive and interesting
learning environment that encourages
creativity, natural movement, authenticity
and friendship. Groups are ongoing and
ideally remain together until the toddlers
are all two or two-and-a-half. RIE classes
are currently being offered at the Armory
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Facilitated by RIE Associate Ruth Anne
Hammond, author of Respecting Babies:
A New Look at Magda Gerber’s RIE
Approach.
For more information, contact Ruth Anne
at [email protected] or
(323) 828-6546.
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Armory Studio Policies
Tuition/Tuition Assistance
• Tuition is listed in each class section.
• Armory members (individual level & up) receive a 10% discount on all class tuition.
• Seniors over age 60 receive a 10% discount
on their adult class tuition. Senior Armory
members receive a 20% discount on their adult
class tuition.
• Tuition assistance is awarded based on
income level and the availability of funds. See
page 21 for details. Applications can be also be
printed out from our website (armoryarts.org)
or are available in the Armory's front office.
Please submit tuition assistance applications
2 weeks prior to registration. When using
tuition assistance, you must present an award
letter to use funds for registration. Tuition assistance will not be credited retroactively.
Registration Information
• Register for classes by mail, fax, in person, or
online starting November 13, 2013. No registration can be accepted by phone or email.
• On-line registration will begin at 10 am on
November 13, 2013.
• Please mail in your registration with a check
or credit card number. Faxed registrations can
only be accepted when paying with a Mastercard or Visa. In all cases a signed registration
form is required by the first day of class.
• Registration forms will be processed in the
order they are received.
• Please have all forms completely filled out
and signed. In case of a full class, be sure to
have 1st and 2nd choices indicated on your
form.
• Class spaces are held only for registrants who
have paid in full.
• The Armory accepts payment in cash, check,
Mastercard and Visa. Make checks payable to:
Armory Center for the Arts.
Refunds
• To withdraw from a class and receive a full
refund, the request must be made at least two
weeks prior to the beginning of the session.
The Armory will retain a $15 processing fee per
class.
• A 50% refund will be granted for withdrawals
made between two weeks prior to the beginning of the session and the beginning of the
second class. No refunds will be granted after
the second class.
• No refunds for Art High registrations.
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• Classes with insufficient enrollment will be
canceled. If the Armory cancels a class before
the first meeting, a full refund or credit will
be issued. Allow up to two billing cycles for
refunds to appear on credit card statements
and up to four weeks for refund checks to be
issued.
• When making a change to a class a student
is already enrolled in, we will charge a $15 fee
for schedule adjustments. All changes must be
submitted in writing, either in person, by fax, or
via email.
Armory Class Policies
• Make-up classes and credit for missed classes
are not available.
• Please know that no supervision of children
is provided before or after classes. We ask that
you arrive promptly in the Studio.
• For parents who are early dropping off or late
picking up their child, the Armory will charge
a fee of $1.00 for the first five minutes. An
additional $1.00 per minute will be charged
thereafter.
• Please provide a note to the teacher when
your child will be dropped off or picked up by
someone other than a parent.
• The Armory reserves the right to substitute
faculty when necessary.
• The Armory designs class curriculum for
specific age ranges. We kindly request that age
limits be respected.
Armory Photography
• The Armory photographs and digitally records students in our Studio program. These
photos and videos are for non-commercial,
educational purposes, including promotion of
Armory programs. By being present during
these activities, you and/or your child consent
to the use of your/their appearance and likeness by the Armory Center for the Arts and its
licensees, designees, or assignees, in all media,
worldwide, in perpetuity.
En Español
Las inscripciones para las clases comienzan
el de Novembre 13, 2013.
Tuition assistance made possible
in part by Macy's.
Winter 2014 Registration Form
Return registration form no earlier than November 13 to:
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
Tel. 626.792.5101 x121 Fax: 626.449.0139
Today's Date
Parent or Adult Student's Name
Relationship to Student
Address
City
State
School
Zip Code
School District
check this box if you've taken an Armory class before
Home
Work
Cell
E-mail
 Emergency Information
In the event that I cannot be reached at the above phone number(s), I authorize the
following individual:
Name
Primary Phone
Cell
or a representative of the Armory, if the person named above cannot be reached, to
give my consent to any emergency treatment, transportation and/or hospital care
which a licensed physician may deem necessary. I further understand that all costs
of paramedic transportation, hospitalization, examination, x-ray, or related treatment
provided in relation to this authorization shall be paid by the undersigned.
My Child's Heath Insurance
Plan Number
Phone
Any special needs or health problems?
If you don't have health insurance for your child, initial here:
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Winter 2014 Registration Form
For each student being registered, please fill in the first box with the class number
of your first choice. Second and third choices should be placed in the next boxes. If
your first choice is full you’ll automatically be placed in your second choice, etc.
/
Student's Name
Age
Class Number:
2nd Choice:
/
DOB
3rd Choice:
/
Student's Name
Age
Class Number:
2nd Choice:
/
DOB
Age
Class Number:
Sex
3rd Choice:
/
Student's Name
Sex
2nd Choice:
/
DOB
Sex
3rd Choice:
Tuition Total: $
Materials Fee: $
Membership: $
Awarded Tuition Assistance: $
Total Enclosed: $
MC
VISA
Card Number
Exp. Date
All students involved in the Studio Program shall be deemed to have waived all claims during or by reason of the program or activities.
Date Processed:
I accept all of the Armory's Policies.
Parent Signature (required for enrollment)
Student Signature if 14 and older (required for enrollment)
Tuition Assistance Form — Page 1 of 2
For Armory Use Only:
Return Tuition Assistance application
two weeks prior to registration:
Armory Center for the Arts
145 North Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
Date Submitted:
% Eligibility:
1. Contact Information:
Check all that apply:
Student?
Parent?
Applicant Name
Guardian?
Address
City
State
Home
Work
Zip Code
Cell
E-mail (your award letter will be emailed to this address)
2. Household Information: List names and ages of all children and adults for whom you are
requesting financial aid. Include yourself if you want financial aid for yourself in addition to your
family members.
Name
Age
Name
Age
Name
Age
Name
Age
Ethnicity (optional, requested for grant purposes only)
3. Required Documents: Only submit documentation listed below. Paystubs or other
documents are not accepted.
Attach a copy of the first page of your most recent income tax return (1040 form)
indicating total annual income.
Or attach one of the following documents:
WIC Acceptance Letter
CalFresh (SNAP) Certification Letter
Welfare Acceptance Letter
Healthy Way LA Acceptance Letter
Free & Reduced Lunch
Notification Letter
Medi-Cal Acceptance Letter
Tuition assistance made possible in part by Macy's.
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Tuition Assistance Form — Page 2 of 2
4. Armory Center for the Arts Tuition Assistance Eligibility Guidelines:
Household
Size
Maximum Annual Income
as found on line 22 on your 1040 tax form
90% Financial Aid
50% Financial Aid
1
$13,600
$22,050
2
$18,500
$30,240
3
$23,000
$36,000
4
$27,900
$45,580
5
$32,500
$49,680
6
$37,500
$54,570
7
$42,000
$57,780
8+
$43,000
$71,000
5. Eligibility Worksheet (To be completed with application)
5a. Have you read through the income eligibility requirements and policies?
Yes. Proceed to section 5b.
No. Please review the above requirements and policies below before submitting form.
5b. Are you submitting your tax return (1040) face sheet?
Yes. Indicate amount on line 22
and line 6D
to section 5c.
No. Proceed to section 5d below
on the 1040, then proceed
5c. Review your 1040. Does your income fall within the above income eligibility guidelines?
Yes. Please sign and submit form to Armory registrar.
No. Sorry, you do not qualify for financial aid.
5d. Are you including one of the approved documents listed in section 3?
Yes. Please sign and submit form to Armory registrar.
No. Please review above requirements before submitting form.
6. Policies
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The requested information is required in order to help us determine your eligibility.
All information is confidential.
Please allow 2 weeks for processing.
No class registrations will be accepted prior to approval.
Maximum annual financial aid per student is 90% of the total cost of two Armory courses.
All students are required to pay at least 10% of total fees for each Armory course plus materials fees.
Financial aid must be used within one year of initial approval.
You will need to submit a new application each year.
Tuition assistance is awarded based on income level.
The Armory will keep your application on file for one year from the date of your acceptance letter.
Financial aid is not a guarantee of enrollment; we encourage prompt registration.
The Armory does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, religion,
sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual preference, or ability. Nor does it discriminate on the
basis of an individual’s physical or mental ability or because of a person’s veteran status.
7. Signature and Authorization
Please sign to complete application and to affirm that all information and documents are accurate
and authentic. By signing you authorize the Armory to verify the validity of all information and
forms supplied by you and that you have read and accept all policies listed above in section 6.
Applicant Signature
Date
Thanks to donor and endowment support, the Armory is able to offer tuition assistance to participants
in its tuition-based programs. Please allow two weeks for processing. Thank you.
Armory Center for the Arts Membership
Support art education in our community and enjoy the benefits of Armory Membership! As an
Armory Member you help bring the power of art to tens of thousands of children each year in
schools, parks, libraries, community centers, and neighborhoods in Pasadena and throughout
Southern California.
Membership entitles you to special benefits, including a 10% discount on Armory class tuition,
birthday parties, and much more.
Add a membership donation on your registration form when you sign up for a class. Not taking a
class this session? Simply send us the form on the other side of this page with your donation. The
Armory Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit, donor supported organization. Contributions are taxdeductible.
$40 Individual
(must be over 18 years of age)
• 10% off adult classes only
• Free/discounted admission to Armory events
• Subscription to the Armory Calendar
• Discount on Armory publications
• Invitation to Annual Benefit
$100 Studio Circle
$60 Family
• 10% off studio classes for the entire family
• 10% off birthday party fees
• Subscription to the Armory calendar
• All of the benefits listed above
• Discount on Armory publications
• Special Armory “swag”
• Invitation to Annual Benefit
$250 Gallery Circle
• All of the benefits listed above
• Register for Studio Classes 1-Week Early*
• Armory exhibition catalog
* by mail, fax, or in-person only
$500 Curator’s Circle
• All of the benefits listed above
• Preferential use of Mezzanine or Community
Room for your special event
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Membership Form
Today's Date
Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Phone
E-mail
 Payment Method
Check: Please make checks payable to the Armory Center for the Arts
MC
Charge:
Amount:
$40
VISA
Card Number
$60
$100
Exp.
$250
$500
other $
Membership dues are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
The Armory's federal tax ID number is 95-2907884.
You can increase the value of your membership if your company matches the
charitable gift of its employees. Please check with your company's public relations
or personnel office.
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities at the Armory, mark this box.
Return this form to:
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
Fax: 626.449.0139
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