summer 2016 - White Bear Center for the Arts
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summer 2016 - White Bear Center for the Arts
CLASS CATALOG SUMMER 2016 JUNE - AUGUST Serving the Greater Northeast Metro Area The Mission of White Bear Center for the Arts: To provide a gateway to diverse arts experiences. • Educating new and established artists • • Cultivating the understanding of art in its many forms • • Celebrating the joys of art • BOARD of DIRECTORS CHAIR Nor Olson VICE CHAIR Leonardo Castro TREASURER Patricia Berger FORD FAMILY GALLERY EXHIBITS Kim Ford EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR GALLERY HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 AM-8:30 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Call 651.407.0597 for additional hours Mary Gove MEMBERS Beyond the Selfie: Going Deeper into Meaning & Metaphor A photography show curated by Douglas Beasley featuring: Jenna Erickson, Sheryl Hess, Wing Young Huie, Caitlin Karolczak, Joseph O’Leary, Sarah Rust Sampedro, Douglas Beasley Manuela Thames, Laura Valenti, and Douglas Beasley SHOW DATES: June 6-July 14, 2016 OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, June 9, 6:30-8:30 PM Plein Air Exhibition Featuring award-winning plein air artists: Christopher Copeland, Joshua Cunningham, Andy Evansen, Sara Lubinski, Mary Pettis, Mike Rada, Lisa Stauffer, Bob Upton, Kathie Wheeler, and Dan Wiemer SHOW DATES: July 25-August 25, 2016 OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, July 28, 6:30-8:30 PM SECRETARY Robert Brittain Donna Bruhl Kathy Curran Kevin Hart Cindy Ihlenfeld Alan Kantrud Matt Lipp Jeff Schreier Karl Sevig Mark Shavlik Steve Wolgamot Malia Yang-Xiong EMERITUS DIRECTORS Sue Ahlcrona Robert Cuerden Roberta Johnson Neil Johnston Mary Levins Kraig Thayer Rasmussen Dan Wachtler STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Suzi Hudson PROGRAM DIRECTOR Danielle Cézanne EVENTS & MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Lori Swanson DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Andrew Vollbrecht PROGRAM ASSISTANT Anne Dillon Lisa Stauffer RECEPTIONIST & OFFICE ASSISTANT Rachel Kilgore RECEPTIONIST Cindy Burroughs BUILDING MAINTENANCE MANAGER Dave Borglund Manitou Days Events Manitou Days Grande Parade including Art Cars & Bikes DATE/TIME: Friday, June 17, 6:30-8:00 PM LOCATION: Downtown White Bear Lake Sandcastles and Creatures Building Contest! DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 18, 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon LOCATION: Memorial Beach, White Bear Lake OPEN HOUSE – Summer Celebration DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 18, 1:00-3:00 PM LOCATION: WBCA COVER: Watercolor by Calvin deRuyter MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT Mark Greene TEACHING ARTIST Kyle Frederickson This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Abbott Paint & Carpet • Artists’ Choice, Inc. • Auto Glass Express The Bacchus-Ecklin Group, Edina Realty • B&G Products Company Boyum & Barenscheer PLLP • Bremer Bank • Cotroneo’s Wine and Spirits Crowley, White, Helmer & Sevig, Inc. • Cup and Cone • Ekblad, Pardee & Bewell Inc. INSIDE 2 VISITING ARTISTS Kathy & Lisa Madore, Edina Realty • Kowalski’s Market • Lakeshore Family Dentistry 4 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT Mercedes-Benz of Maplewood/Porsche of St. Paul MidWestOne Bank • NewStudio Architecture • Orchard Dental Group • Trade Press, Inc 4 CALLIGRAPHY 5 COMING THIS FALL 6 CLAY 8 COOKING 9 DRAWING Eric & Kelly’s Mahtomedi Liquor Barrel • GDO Law • H.A. Kantrud, P.A. Heraeus Medical Components • High Point Creative • Jan Johnson - State Farm Agent Wachtler Law • Washington Square Bar & Grill • Wet Paint • White Bear Acura Subaru White Bear Eye Clinic • White Bear Glass • White Bear Smiles “Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.” - Edwin Hubbell Chapin What’s the most wonderful time of the year? SUMMER! WBCA’s inspirational Heart 4 Art event turns up the heat again offering a “triple-crown” day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner on May 12th at the spacious and beautiful Vadnais Heights Commons. Heart 4 Art is WBCA’s most important Suzi Hudson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR pillar of support, and you are the most important part of its strength. This is your opportunity to “give back” to the art center you love and ensure the joys of the arts are accessible to all members of the community. There will be plenty of room, so call WBCA today at 651.407.0597 if you still need to reserve your seat at the table. This summer, the Ford Family Gallery will inspire us to go beyond ourselves, exhibiting the work of internationally renowned photographer Douglas Beasley in Beyond the Selfie: Going Deeper into Meaning & Metaphor. Mr. Beasley has invited work from eight highly accomplished photographers for this exhibit, which opens on June 6th. In July, the gallery will celebrate Minnesotans’ love for nature with our first Plein Air exhibition, featuring 10 award-winning plein air artists. We hope WBCA’s gallery, events, and the all the class offerings this summer inspire you to continue on your own creative journey. I also want to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mary Gove for her role as WBCA’s 2015 Board Chair. You may have read her letter in the spring catalog as she reflected on the organization’s dynamic growth in 2015. Mary’s energetic and thoughtful leadership steered WBCA through a critical period of building the organization’s capacity and deepening our commitment to improving accessibility to the arts, especially to underserved members in our community. We thank Mary for sharing her passion and love for the community and are grateful for her continuing leadership to help WBCA stretch its wings and soar. We also thank Mary Levins for her leadership and service as Vice-Chair. Affectionately known as “the Marys,” they remain a dynamic duo whose actions continue to vibrate throughout this organization. And now, sit back and enjoy the catalog, planning your summer at White Bear Center for the Arts. Suzi Hudson, Executive Director 10 FAMILY/KIDS/TEENS/ PRESCHOOL 12 FIBER 13 GLASS 14 JEWELRY 14 LABYRINTH 15 LANGUAGE 15 MOVEMENT 16 PAINTING - ACRYLIC 18 PAINTING - ALL MEDIUMS 19 PAINTING - ENCAUSTIC 20 PAINTING - OIL 22 PAINTING - PASTELS 23 PAINTING - SUMI-E 23 PAINTING - WATERCOLOR 26 PHOTOGRAPHY 27 STONE 27 WRITING 28 REGISTRATION GUIDELINES 29 MEMBERSHIP/REGISTRATION VISITING ARTISTS Zen & the Art of Photography Douglas Beasley Kath Macaulay VISITING ARTISTS Pocket Sketching Kath Macaulay This is the perfect technique for travel journaling, hiking, biking, sauntering, or sitting in a café. Students will learn to capture what they think they see in 25 minutes or less using a water soluble pen, a 4 x 6 inch pad of paper, and a small paint set. This class is ideal for the timid beginner to learn to paint fearlessly in public, and for the advanced artist who wants minimal equipment, total portability, speed, no interruptions, and no clean-up. To quote a former student at Canyon Ranch, “You just changed my life: I can do this!” $40 material fee covers paint set, paper, water soluble pen, and water container. CLASS ID: 2H03 Date/Time: Wednesday-Friday, June 1-3, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $350 Member/$438 Non-Member Material Fee: $40 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, All Levels Revitalize your photography while exploring your relationship to your subject, your camera, and yourself. Through photo exercises, assignments, and daily field trips, participants will learn to deepen their visual awareness while clarifying their approach, making images that are both more personal and more meaningful. Zen & the Art of Photography is a challenging invitation to redefine not only what is personally suitable subject matter, but your whole approach to creative expression. Inspiration will be sparked by a balance of conversation, meditation, sharing photos, critiques, writing exercises, readings, poetry, or whatever means necessary. Numerous photographic exercises and assignments will be site-specific and are concerned with both internal and external experience and growth. Expect to learn from fellow students as well as from class activities. Be prepared to grow past your previously perceived boundaries. Who Should Attend: While participants must have a strong working knowledge of their camera, the creative process of image making will be emphasized over the mechanics of camera use. Both digital and film, in all formats, are welcome. Open to all levels of experience but better suited to those looking to expand their creativity and vision than those seeking technical help. CLASS ID: 5H00 Date/Time: Tuesday-Friday, June 7-10, 9:30 AM-5:00 PM Tuition: $395 Member/$494 Non-Member Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, All Levels Prerequisite: Strong working knowledge of your camera International artist Doug Beasley currently works on fine-art based commercial projects around the world. Much of his personal work is supported by grants and commissions and is widely exhibited and collected. He has been published internationally and featured in numerous photo magazines such as Zoom, The Sun, B&W, PDN, Shots, and PhotoVision. He has published two books, Earth Meets Spirit and Japan; A Nisei’s First Encounter, which offers insight into his journey to his mother’s Japanese homeland. Painting like Gustav Klimt: Acrylic and Mixed Media Workshop Karen Knutson We will get to doodle to our heart’s content in this workshop. This workshop will emphasize good design and lots of tricks to make the detail work easier. Intermediate students will have no trouble with the drawing, etc. because Karen has some easy painting tips. We will also be working with several different types of metallic special effects and will be studying Gustav Klimt’s paintings. Design tips will also be shared. Finishing touches are such fun! This is one of Karen’s most popular workshops. The instructor will have some optional materials for sale. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 2H04 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Tuesday-Thursday, August 16-18, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM $360 Member/$450 Non-Member Adults, Intermediate to Advanced Painters Karen Knutson thoroughly loves teaching watercolor and collage, and teaches workshops nationwide. Her workshops are filled with techniques to make painting fun and easy. Karen is a signature member of Transparent Watercolor Society of America (formerly known as Midwest Watercolor Society), as well as many other watercolor societies. She has won many awards, both locally and nationally. Douglas Beasley Kath Macaulay is a nationally-known artist based in Tucson, Arizona. She is the inventor of Pocket Sketching, a quick-draw technique that allows anyone to “journal” where ever they are in the world using only a 4 x 6” art pad, a pen, a small paint set, a brush, and a film canister of water — all neatly stashed in a portable kit, pocket, or purse. 2 www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM of August in Minnesota. Instructor demonstrations will be in pastels, but feel free to join the class and explore plein air (outdoor) painting in whatever medium you feel comfortable with. The basics of outdoor painting will be discussed throughout the workshop, as well as topics including choosing your subject, design and compositional considerations, the importance of accurate drawing, painting fundamentals, and more. Delve into the effective application of color, value, intensity, and temperature. This will be a gentle introduction to the joys of the plein air experience and will include time inside the studio as well as outdoors, weather allowing. Instructor demonstrations, personal assistance, and group critiques will give us a chance to learn as we explore plein air painting in a fun and supportive environment. Visit lisastauffer.com to view examples of Lisa’s work. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 2K49 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Tuesday-Thursday, August 23-25, 9:30 AM-4:00 PM $230 Member/$288 Non-Member Advanced Beginner to Advanced Lisa Stauffer has been awarded Masters Circle status from the International Association of Pastel Societies and Signature status in the Pastel Society of America in addition to receiving many national awards. She has worked and taught in a wide variety of media with a special focus on painting en plein air to indulge her fascination with light and color in Minnesota’s beautiful north shore landscape. Emily Haddad “She overcame hardship and tragedy to fight for civil rights, women’s rights, and equal access to justice.” Girl from Birch Creek is a 57 minute historical documentary film written and directed by Emily Haddad and narrated by Nina Totenberg. It tells the story of Justice Rosalie Wahl, the first woman appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court, and her courage and vision to fight for those who had no voice. As a young girl, she faced tragedy and hardship during the Depression and World War II, and dedicated her life to helping others. From her position she fought for equal justice regardless of race, gender, or economic status. The film also discusses the women’s movement that helped to make Rosalie’s appointment to the Minnesota Supreme Court possible. CLASS ID: 5K01 Date/Time: Thursday, August 4, 7:00-8:30 PM Tuition: FREE with registration Age/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, All Levels ••• Do You See What I See? Karin Hertel McGinnis Join Karin McGinnis in unraveling the intricate relationship between physical vision and cultural perception. The discussion will consider the historic role of art as well as ideas such as “seeing is believing”, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, and “I don’t know a thing about art, but I know what I like”. The conversation will expand into modern media and globalization as well as shared experiences to provide participants with a guide for understanding the different ways of seeing in a visually connected world. Publication Celebration! VISITING ARTISTS Plein Air Workshop Film: Girl from Lisa Stauffer Birch Creek Explore painting outside and capture the beauty MaryAnn Moenck MaryAnn Moenck will be joined by Twin Cities authors Alice Duggan, Joanne Esser, and Paige Riehl, in a poetry reading to celebrate the publication of MaryAnn’s new chapbook, Bees in the Attic. It will be fun to hear four distinctly accomplished voices. Please join us! CLASS ID: 5K03 Date/Time: Thursday, June 23, 7:00-8:30 PM Tuition: FREE with registration Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels ••• Sculpture Garden Tour Wouterina De Raad Join friends from WBCA for a fun day of food, flowers, and folk art! This is your chance to visit folk artist Wouterina De Raad’s 100 concrete sculptures nestled into 3 acres of perennial flower gardens. Meet at Rudy’s Redeye Grill in the White Bear Country Inn (on Highway 61 across from WBCA) for lunch from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM. Guests will pay for their own lunch. We will then board a bus leaving at 1:00 PM for the sculpture garden in Beldenville, WI. The tour is from 2:00-3:30 PM, and the bus will return to Rudy’s by 4:30 PM. Tips for the driver are appreciated. Visit www.concretemosaicsculpture.com to learn more about Wouterina and her sculpture garden. CLASS ID: 5K04 Date/Time: Bus fee: Entry fee: Age/Level: Wednesday, June 29, 11:30 AM-4:30 PM $10 payable to WBCA $10 payable to Wouterina De Raad Adults, All Levels CLASS ID: 5K02 Date/Time: Tuesday, June 7, 6:45-8:45 PM Tuition: FREE with registration Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels Lisa Stauffer Wouterina De Raad Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 3 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT / CALLIGRAPHY CALLIGRAPHY Intermediate Italic Calligraphy Pat Barrett James Nutt ARTIST DEVELOPMENT Studio Coffee Neil Johnston Come to WBCA for coffee and discuss art, artists, techniques, and trends. Free with registration. Stay for open studio and make art. CLASS ID: 5K05 Date/Time: 12 Fridays, June 3-August 26, 9:30-10:30 AM No class July 1 Tuition: FREE with registration Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced Open Studio: Artist to Artist This class is for those that have had a beginning calligraphy class or for those that want to brush up on their calligraphy. In this class you will learn the stroke sequence and direction for upper case Italic letters (majuscules). Layout and design will be discussed as will some background techniques to add to the interest of your work. The hope is that everyone will come away from the class with a finished piece. Please bring to the first class: Slant board, layout paper, 3.8 parallel pen or one size smaller if desired, pencil, T-square, eraser, artist tape, rag or paper towels, water container, and a poem or quote that you’d like to use for your piece (between three to six lines in length). The instructor will discuss further supplies at the first class session. CLASS ID: 5K06 Date/Time: 3 Saturdays, July 16-30, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member Material Fee: $5 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens, Beginner and Beyond No Instructor Get to know other artists. Grow in knowledge, support, and community by creating together in any medium. Artists work on their own projects with their own supplies. No instruction will be provided; this is an opportunity for open studio with like-minded artists. Bringing snacks is encouraged. Registration is required to attend this class. CLASS ID: 2K00 Date/Time: 12 Fridays, June 3-August 26, 10:30 AM-1:30 PM No class July 1 Tuition: FREE with registration Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced Pat Barrett 4 www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM COMING THIS FALL Wouterina De Raad COMING THIS FALL Concrete Sculpture Workshop Wouterina De Raad Learn to make a concrete statue in this 2-day workshop. Wouterina will teach her own techniques, not offered in books or schools. During the first day of this workshop, participants will make a multi-layered metal form, which will be cemented on the following day. You will learn how to cut and shape metal lath and when and how to use reinforcements. There will be a demonstration on various cementing techniques, discussions on cement formulas, and what pigments to use for coloring cement. Wouterina has a technique to create concrete environments without any welding. With this knowledge you can create benches in any shape you like, that can seat as many people as you want, as well as outdoor adobe style fireplaces, fences and arches that light up, life size sculptures, bird baths, planters, and smaller objects. All materials and tools are provided. Bring from home: garden gloves with a thin Nitrile palm (Atlas gloves are Wouterina’s recommendation), a dust mask or scarf, safety glasses, and a lunch. Please also bring a board to carry your sculpture home on and a sheet of plastic to wrap your sculpture in. Mosaic Workshop Wouterina De Raad Learn the basic skills of mosaic tiling. Students will learn how to cut and break glass and ceramic tile, and what materials and adhesives to use for subzero climates. There will be a grouting demonstration and discussions on cement formulas and how to use pigments and texture a cement surface. Students provide the object or sculpture to be decorated. All other materials and tools are provided. Bring from home: garden gloves with a thin Nitrile palm (Atlas gloves are Wouterina’s recommendation), a dust mask or scarf, safety glasses, and a lunch. Wouterina De Raad CLASS ID: 4K02 Date/Time: Saturday & Sunday, October 1 & 2, Saturday 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM, Sunday 12:00-5:00 PM Open Studio Time: Sunday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $175 Member/$219 Non-Member Material fee: $20 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels Wouterina De Raad CLASS ID: 4K01 Date/Time: Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18, Saturday 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM, Sunday 12:00-5:00 PM Open Studio Time: Sunday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $250 Member/$313 Non-Member Material fee: $35 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 5 CLAY WATERCOLOR Introduction to Clay: A Foundation to Build From JD Jorgenson Megan Mitchell CLAY Paper Clay Megan Mitchell During this three week class, students will be introduced to the properties of paper clay, which is a blend of standard clay and paper fibers. Teaching artist Megan Mitchell will discuss formulations of paper clay and the wide variety of uses for the material, including working with thin, fragile forms, applications for printmaking processes, and alternative construction techniques. Firing fees included, pay instructor for other supplies. CLASS ID: 3K01 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, June 13-27, 12:30-3:00 PM Tuition: $93 Member/$116 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels Come be a part of this introductory level ceramics class! For those who are new to clay and would like to develop their skills, this class can help. The class will focus on establishing a good foundation in wheel throwing through wedging, centering, and learning to make forms like cylinders, cups, mugs, and plates. Demonstrations on throwing, trimming, and glazing will also be covered. Conversation about bisque firing and glaze firing will also be covered. Materials are included. CLASS ID: 3K06 Date/Time: 3 Tuesdays, June 7-28, 3:30-6:00 PM No class June 21 Tuition: $93 Member/$116 Non-Member Introduction to Wheel Throwing Megan Mitchell This course will provide an introduction to clay for students with little or no experience with the material. Students will be introduced to wheel throwing techniques for making functional pottery forms, through demonstrations and individualized instruction. The class will also cover glazing methods to create finished work. Come explore clay in a relaxed and fun atmosphere! Materials are included. CLASS ID: 3K07 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, July 5-26, 3:30-6:00 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member CLASS ID: 3K08 Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, August 2-30, 3:30-6:00 PM Tuition: $148 Member/$185 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 17+, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $351 Member/$441 Non-Member CLASS ID: 3K03 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, June 13-27, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $93 Member/$116 Non-Member CLASS ID: 3K04 ••• Introduction to Mold Making Megan Mitchell This four week class will provide students with an introduction to the construction and use of molds for handbuilding with clay. This versatile forming method allows potters to make unique objects as well as multiples of a form. Instruction will include how to pour plaster and how to create bisque, wood, and greenware molds. Clay and firing fees included, pay instructor for other supplies. Date/Time: 3 Mondays, July 11-25, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $93 Member/$116 Non-Member CLASS ID: 3K05 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, August 1-22, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $296 Member/$372 Non-Member CLASS ID: 3K02 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, August 1-22, 12:30-3:00 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens, Intermediate to Advanced 6 www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM JD Jorgenson Come explore the endless possibilities in clay! Although this course is self-guided, each class will start with a short demonstration or showand-tell followed by time to work on individual projects: throwing techniques, hand-building, surface decoration and form resolution, etc. The instructor will work with students one-on-one to discuss projects and troubleshoot conceptual and construction issues. Over the course of the quarter, each student will build their ceramics vocabulary and develop work that is unique to them. All levels are welcome. Materials are included. CLASS ID: 3K09 Date/Time: 3 Tuesdays, June 7-28, 6:30-9:00 PM No class June 21 Tuition: $93 Member/$116 Non-Member CLASS ID: 3K10 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, July 5-26, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member CLASS ID: 3K11 Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, August 2-30, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $148 Member/$185 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 17+, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $351 Member/$441 Non-Member Clay Open Studio No Instructor Need more studio time? This class is open to students enrolled in other clay classes who want more work time. It is also open to those with clay experience who want to work independently. A WBCA clay instructor will be available to answer questions and to help with specific needs. Students should bring their tools for another fun clay day. Materials are included. CLASS ID: 3K15 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: 14 Wednesdays, June 1-August 31, 9:00-11:30 AM $25 Member/$31 Non-Member per week, or $90 Member/$114 Non-Member for 4 consecutive weeks Adults, Experienced Beginner to Advanced Textures and Gestures in Clay Peter Jadoonath This class will focus on altering the shapes and surfaces of wheel thrown pottery. Each class will begin with a short demonstration and a lesson to guide the students in discovering new ideas. All skill levels will find value in these techniques. Students will be encouraged to make shapes that are simple, subtle, and open to alteration. Glazing skills will focus on creating a harmonious relationship between the pot and the surface. Materials are included. Adama Sow Senegalese teaching artist Adama Sow will assist potters with wheel throwing, hand-building, and glazing techniques. Demonstrations will cover hand-building and basic wheel-throwing techniques as well as more advanced concepts upon request. Students will work at their own pace with both individualized and group instruction. No clay experience necessary; all levels are welcome. Materials are included. CLASS ID: 3K19 Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, June 2-30, 6:00-8:30 PM Tuition: $148 Member/$185 Non-Member CLASS ID: 3K20 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, July 7-28, 6:00-8:30 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member ••• Friday Morning Clay Alexander Chinn Enjoy a morning of clay! Each class begins with a short demonstration followed by working on clay projects: throwing on the wheel, hand-building, tiles, sculptures, etc. All levels are welcome. Materials are included. CLASS ID: 3K21 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, August 4-25, 6:00-8:30 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels * Sign up for all 3 classes and save! $378 Member/$475 Non-Member CLASS ID: 3K16 Date/Time: 4 Fridays, June 3-24, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM ••• Clay Studio for All Skill Levels CLAY Tuesday Evening Clay CLASS ID: 3K17 Date/Time: 4 Fridays, July 8-29, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Please see the Family/Kids/ Teens/Preschool section on pages 10 & 11 for 2 all-ages Clay classes. CLASS ID: 3K18 Date/Time: 4 Fridays, August 5-26, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $350 Member/$440 Non-Member CLASS ID: 3K12 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, June 6-27, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM CLASS ID: 3K13 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, July 11-August 1, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM CLASS ID: 3K14 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, August 8-29, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults and Teens 16+ with basic wheel skills * Sign up for all three classes and save! $350 Member/$440 Non-Member Alexander Chinn Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 7 COOKING COOKING Paella Valenciana Bread Making The Paella is the pan used to cook this legendary dish, and Valenciana refers to the region of Spain on the shores of the Mediterranean where it originated. It is typically cooked outdoors in the countryside on a dry wood fire. The Paella must be set at a suitable height to be surrounded by flames during the first part of the cooking, and the fire must be kept burning at the correct strength. Generally, good Paella depends not so much on the quality of the ingredients as on combining all the components in the correct proportions. The five basic elements - oil, water, rice, heat and cooking receptacle - need be balanced with an almost mathematical precision. The experience and personal touch of whoever is in charge of the cooking are also of utmost importance. The preparation of Paella in the countryside is a ritualistic, festive occasion which can sometimes turn into a gastronomic debate! The relaxed, lighthearted atmosphere is punctuated with jokes and comments on the progress of the food. The experience culminates when the Paella is deemed ready, removed from the fire and carried to the table. Paella Valenciana has Bomba rice, rabbit or pork, green beans, chicken, snails, tomatoes, paprika, and saffron. Peggy’s version of Paella Valenciana will use seafood, pork, chicken, beans, chorizo, and Bomba rice. That’s a mouthful! Bring an apron to class. Peggy Doran from Margaux’s Table in downtown White Bear Lake will teach students how to make a classic slow rise French country loaf of bread as well as a baguette and focaccia from one recipe. Please bring an apron to class. Peggy Doran CLASS ID: 4K03 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Location: Monday, June 20, 6:30-8:30 PM $60 Member/ $75 Non-Member Adults, 21+, All Levels Margaux’s Table Peggy Doran CLASS ID: 4K04 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Location: Monday, July 25, 6:30-8:30 PM $50 Member/ $63 Non-Member Adults, 21+, All Levels Margaux’s Table ••• Fresh Dishes Inspired by the Farmers’ Market Peggy Doran This class will make three dishes inspired by fresh produce from the Farmers’ Market in downtown White Bear Lake. Learn how to make a delicious soup from a home-made stock and a special dish that features fresh produce. A wonderful salad with a home-made dressing will accompany the meal. Bring an apron to class. CLASS ID: 4K05 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Location: Monday, August 22, 6:30-8:30 PM $50 Member/ $63 Non-Member Adults, 21+, All Levels Margaux’s Table Build a Portable Brick Oven David S. Cargo Join award-winning baker David S. Cargo to learn how to build a portable stacked-brick oven. The oven is built from stacked bricks that are not mortared together and can be moved after the oven is built. Students will learn how to build a small oven by themselves and go from bare ground to cooking pizza in about 4 hours. Class discussion covers some of the differences between these portable brick ovens and more familiar designs such as Alan Scott ovens, Forno Bravo Pompeii ovens, and cob ovens such as those made popular by Kiko Denzer. The class covers siting the oven, preparing the ground for the oven, and then the practical techniques for construction. Every student gets a handout with plans for three different sizes of ovens, their bills of materials, and recipes for use with the oven. The oven is built to demonstrate the techniques used, and the plans that show how the ovens go together will be read. While the fire is heating the oven up, David demonstrates how to make dough for pizza, bread, naan, and pita bread. Later in the afternoon, the dough is formed into the proper shapes for baking, and some dough is formed for a loaf of bread. Finally, the pita bread, naan, and pizzas are baked (and eaten) and then the loaf of bread goes into the oven. Bring from home: a lunch for an hour break at noon, plus hat, gloves, note-taking materials and sturdy shoes (in case of falling bricks). CLASS ID: 4K06 Date/Time: Saturday, August 27, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Tuition: $75 Member/$94 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond BECOME A MEMBER Support Your Art Center Peggy Doran 8 See page 29 for details www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM DRAWING Urban Sketchers James Nutt Urban Sketching in White Bear Lake! Urban Sketching happens indoors and out! Join instructor/architect James Nutt in this casual multimedia class in the spirit of the Urban Sketchers movement. Urban Sketchers is a nonprofit group started in 2007 with international and local presence with a goal of seeing the world one sketch at a time. The first class will start at the art center and discuss examples of work, portable mediums, travel kits, tips and tricks, and lessons learned. The subsequent classes will meet at Washington Square in downtown White Bear Lake and surrounding venues. The instructor will help with critique and encouragement. This class is open to all skill levels, sketchers and painters, all portable mediums, and generally done in sketchbook-size media. Class will discuss tools of the trade but at minimum bring a sketchbook and pen/pencil. Suggested reading/browsing: The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing on Location Around the World. CLASS ID: 2K05 Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, June 2-30, 3:15-5:15 PM Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member CLASS ID: 2K06 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, July 7-28, 3:15-5:15 PM Tuition: $72 Member/$90 Non-Member James Nutt CLASS ID: 2K07 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, August 4-25, 3:15-5:15 PM Tuition: $72 Member/$90 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels Location: First week at WBCA * Sign up for all three classes and save! $224 Member/$283 Non-Member Please see the Visiting Artists section on page 2 for an additional Drawing class from instructor Kath Macaulay. DRAWING Drawing What You See Drawing Cooperative In this drawing class Tom will present some fundamental steps to drawing still lifes, landscapes, animals, portraits, and people in perspective. This will be an organic approach to drawing in perspective. One evening of class will be held outside. Working outside will introduce students to drawing landscapes in perspective. No drafting tools required. Drawing will be with pencil, charcoal, and paper. This class will be a good stepping stone for Tom’s painting classes. Explore different subjects with various artists while learning new drawing techniques. Participants can work independently or increase their understanding of a subject introduced by the facilitator. All levels and mediums are welcome. Thomas E. Stewart CLASS ID: 2K01 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, July 25-August 15, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 15+, Beginner to Advanced Various Artists CLASS ID: 2K08 Date/Time: Thursday, June 23, 7:00-9:00 PM CLASS ID: 2K09 Date/Time: Thursday, July 28, 7:00-9:00 PM CLASS ID: 2K10 Date/Time: Thursday, August 25, 7:00-9:00 PM Tuition: FREE with registration Age/Level: Adults, All Levels Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 9 DRAWING / FAMILY/KIDS/TEENS/PRESCHOOL DRAWING Gestural Drawing Mike Reed An effective drawing somehow “feels” right because contrast, contour, elasticity, structure, size, line quality, texture, and descriptive detail work together to create a sense of drama, form, and movement. These characteristic elements are all components of “gesture,” and learning to recognize and manipulate the underlying gesture of objects is essential to effectively rendering everything from dynamic figures, flowing drapery, and delicate organic forms, to exaggerated cartoons, graphic design, and lively abstracts. Some people seem to have an innate grasp of gesture and how to express it through drawing. Those with less native understanding often dismiss themselves as lacking talent, but the ability to recognize and use gesture to create effective drawings can be acquired by instruction, observation, and practice. Learning to see and interpret gesture is an ongoing process for all artists, and this class is designed to benefit artists of all experience levels. FAMILY/KIDS/ TEENS/PRESCHOOL * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 2K02 Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, August 2-30, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $135 Member/$169 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults 18+, All Levels Teen Writing Workshop Anne Schwab Teen writers will experience the exhilaration of combining exciting writing exercises with interesting examples along with generous gobs of writing time in this fun and friendly Writers Workshop just for Teens. Discover the joy of digging deep into works in progress, starting new projects, or perhaps a little bit of both, all within a friendly and supportive environment. CLASS ID: 7K07 Date/Time: Monday, July 18, 6:00-7:30 PM Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member Age/Level: Teens, All Levels Clay for All Ages Megan Mitchell Join an afternoon activity for clay students of all ages and levels! Teaching artist Megan Mitchell will demonstrate throwing on the wheel and handbuilding techniques to beginners, as well as more advanced techniques and guidance for students who are more experienced. Materials are included. CLASS ID: 7K04 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, June 13-27, 3:30-5:30 PM Tuition: $79 Member/$99 Non-Member CLASS ID: 7K05 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, July 11-25, 3:30-5:30 PM Tuition: $79 Member/$99 Non-Member CLASS ID: 7K06 Teens are eligible to take many adult classes. Call the office at 651.407.0597 if you see something you are interested in! 10 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, August 1-22, 3:30-5:30 PM Tuition: $102 Member/$128 Non-Member Age/Level: All ages 6+, must be 9+ to use wheel, under 10 must be accompanied by an adult * Sign up for all three classes and save! $250 Member/$316 Non-Member www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM adults, or for parents to take with their children! Demonstrations will cover basic wheel throwing, hand-building, sculpture, and glazing techniques as well as more advanced concepts upon request. Students will work at their own pace with both individualized and group instruction. No clay experience necessary; all levels are welcome. Materials are included. CLASS ID: 7K01 Date/Time: 3 Fridays, June 10-24, 1:30-4:00 PM Tuition: $93 Member/$116 Non-Member CLASS ID: 7K02 Date/Time: 4 Fridays, July 8-29, 1:30-4:00 PM Tuition: $120 Member/$150 Non-Member CLASS ID: 7K03 Date/Time: 3 Fridays, August 5-19, 1:30-4:00 PM Tuition: $93 Member/$116 Non-Member Age/Level: All ages 6+, must be 9+ to use wheel, under 10 must be accompanied by an adult * Sign up for all 3 classes and save! $296 Member/$372 Non-Member ••• Chiaki O’Brien SAORI weaving is very different from traditional weaving, placing more importance on free expression and creativity than on technical skills or the regularity of the woven cloth. This is a therapeutic/healing weaving technique. SAORI weaving celebrates the unintentional beauty resulting from our natural creativity and does not try to imitate machine-made products. Irregular selvages and accidental skips of thread add to the un-programmed beauty of SAORI cloths. Students in this class will relax, enjoy, explore, and develop positive thinking through weaving, and will be inspired by other weavers in the class. Enjoy weaving with many colors and textures while using the inherent sense of exploration we all possess! Floor looms will be set up for students in advance so they can start weaving right away and take home whatever length of cloth they weave. No two weavers are alike, so it is natural that every cloth, freely woven by people with different personalities, is beautiful in a unique way. Students are welcome to bring materials from home that they would like to use for their project such as home spun yarn or strips of fabric. Creative Strung Jewelry FAMILY/KIDS/TEENS/PRESCHOOL All Ages Clay Class Express Yourself Adama Sow with SAORI This all-ages class with teaching artist Adama Sow is the perfect class for kids, teens, and Weaving! Rhiannon Fiskradatz Play with color, texture, and sparkle in this fun class designed to introduce students of all ages to the art of stringing jewelry! Students will discuss color palettes, hardware options, and various methods for creating a unique piece of jewelry they can take home at the end of class. WBCA will provide all necessary materials, and the instructor will bring the necessary tools. Assembly is easy; this class is all about fun! Come and make something you can’t wait to show off! CLASS ID: 7K10 Date/Time: Monday, August 15, 1:00-3:00 PM Tuition: $22 Member/$28 Non-Member Material Fee: $5 payable to instructor Age/Level: All Ages 8+, Beginner Rhiannon Fiskradatz CLASS ID: 7K09 Make a One-of-aKind T-Shirt with Bengala Mud Dyes! Date/Time: Saturday, July 23, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $27 Member/$34 Non-Member Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor Age/level: All Ages 8+, All Levels Chiaki O’Brien Bengala dyes are natural Japanese dyes made from soil, which are environmentally safe and fun to use. Come learn how these unique dyes are made while you dye your own T-shirt! Play with your shirt by knotting, folding, tie-dyeing... be creative and have fun! There will be 12 colors to choose from and some tools for everyone to play with. The dye contains natural rubber latex, so if you have a latex allergy, this is not a good class for you. Bring from home: 1 white or off-white mostly cotton T-shirt (as long as it is washed, it does not have to be new), plastic bags to take home the dyed material, towels (the bigger the better) that you don’t mind getting dye on, and one for your hands. Aprons and gloves are optional. CLASS ID: 7K08 Date/Time: Friday, June 17, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $18 Member/$23 Non-Member Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor Age/level: All Ages 8+, All Levels Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 11 PRESCHOOL / FIBER PRESCHOOL These classes are designed for kids and their grown-ups to explore and create together in a fun, inviting atmosphere. My Granny Went to Market Erika Arndt Grandma buys amazing things from all around the world in this great counting rhyme. You’ll make a few items from the story by Stella Blackstone and dance to some cool counting songs. CLASS ID: 7K11 Date/Time: Monday, June 27, 10:00-11:30 AM Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member Material Fee: $1 payable to instructor Age/Level: Ages 3-5 with Adult, All Levels ••• A House for Hermit Crab Erika Arndt As Hermit Crab skitters across the ocean floor, he collects all sorts of nice treasures to decorate his house. You’ll follow along with this timeless classic by Eric Carle, creating your own House for Hermit Crab. CLASS ID: 7K12 Date/Time: Saturday, August 13, 10:00-11:30 AM Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member Material Fee: $1 payable to instructor Age/Level: Ages 3-5 with Adult, All Levels SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE! Please call 651.407.0597 for more information. 12 Leslie Granbeck FIBER Nuno Felted Scarf Leslie Granbeck Embellish a silk scarf with soft wool fibers to create a beautiful accessory perfect for any season. Choose your color palette of beautifully dyed fibers, and then create any design from floral to geometric to abstract. Without knitting or sewing, you’ll create a supple scarf using a little soapy water and a unique felting technique. These scarves make great gifts! $25 material fee includes all fibers and supplies and is payable to the instructor. Bring from home: 2-3 hand towels, 1 old bath towel, and a plastic bag to carry home wet items. Optional: apron. CLASS ID: 4K07 Date/Time: Monday, August 15, 10:00 AM-2:30 PM Tuition: $41 Member/$51 Non-Member Material Fee: $25 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels Beginning Bead Embroidery Rhiannon Fiskradatz Interested in creating something more than strung necklaces with your bead collection? Learn to paint with beads using a few basic embroidery stitches and your imagination! Building on a felt foundation, students will create sculptural elements that can stand alone or be incorporated into larger works. The instructor will provide the necessary tools, threading material, and focal elements. WBCA has plenty of Ott lights and a collection of beads. Come and explore this versatile practice! CLASS ID: 4K09 Date/Time: Thursday, July 14, 5:30-8:00 PM Tuition: $27 Member/$34 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Beginner to Intermediate www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM FIBER / GLASS Dye a Silk Scarf with Bengala Dye Chiaki O’Brien Bengala dyes are natural Japanese dyes made from soil, which are environmentally safe and fun to use. Learn about the history and cultural significance of this unique dye style as you dye a beautiful silk scarf. This is not a soaking dye, so come ready to knead the material as well as be creative! Play with the material by knotting, folding, tie-dyeing… nobody knows exactly how their work will turn out. It’s like opening Christmas presents when dyeing is finished and the finished scarf is revealed! Have fun being creative! There will be 12 colors of dye and some tools for everyone to play with. The dye contains natural rubber latex, so this is not a good class for students with a latex allergy. Students are welcome to dye more than one scarf if they wish to purchase more from the instructor for $10 per scarf. Bring from home: Plastic bags to take home the dyed material, towels (the bigger the better) that you don’t mind getting dye on, and one for your hands. Aprons and gloves are optional. CLASS ID: 4K08 Date/Time: Friday, June 17, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor, plus $10 per additional scarf Age/level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels GLASS Foci Glass Discovery Field Trip Craig Campbell Meet a group from WBCA at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts for an exciting “field trip”! Work with a professional glass instructor to make a globe sculpture, heart sculpture, or tumbler. This hands-on experience is designed to provide participants with an exciting introduction to working with molten glass. This is the perfect activity for the curious, the adventurous, and the romantic. Finished projects can be picked up from WBCA one week after the class. Students must register at least 2 weeks in advance for this class. CLASS ID: 4K10 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Location: Saturday, June 25, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM $85 Member/$106 Non-Member Adults, Teens 14+, Beginner and Beyond Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts Craig Campbell Chiaki O’Brien Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 13 WATERCOLOR JEWELRY / LABYRINTH LABYRINTH Experience the Labyrinth Mary Silvaroli Daul Whether an experienced traveler or new to the way of the labyrinth, come join others on the path for a morning of reflection and renewal. Gather together for a brief introduction to the labyrinth followed by time to walk, reflect, and share at the close of the morning. Participants may bring a journal to extend and integrate their experience. Discover how each labyrinth journey offers the gift of time and space to rest...release... receive...and return, renewed and refreshed. CLASS ID: 9K01 Kim Bakken-Parr CLASS ID: 9K02 JEWELRY Date/Time: Wednesday, July 13, 9:30-11:30 AM CLASS ID: 9K03 Date/Time: Wednesday, August 10, 9:30-11:30 AM Sami Bracelet: Reindeer Leather and Pewter Sterling Silver Byzantine Pattern Bracelet The Sami People (also known as Laplanders) are the indigenous people of Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula of Russia, and have a long history and tradition of reindeer breeding. Wanting to use all parts of the reindeer, these people make beautiful jewelry out of reindeer leather. In this class students will start by braiding pewter thread (nickel-free alloy with 4% silver) and sewing it to the reindeer leather. The back of the bracelet is stitched closed using sinew thread and a button clasp made from shed reindeer antler tips is attached. All tools are provided, but students who need magnification for this close hand work should bring their own. Additional kits will also be available to purchase from the instructor. This bracelet is a modern twist on a traditional byzantine chain maille pattern. Each student starts out with sterling silver jump rings and ends up with a custom bracelet. While the pattern looks complicated, it is as simple as counting to six, because the design is repeated after every six jump rings. Students will also learn how to make jump rings at home. Pliers are provided, but students can bring their own if they wish. Students who need magnification for the close hand work should bring their own. Kim Bakken-Parr CLASS ID: 4K11 Date/Time: Wednesday, June 8, 9:30-11:30 AM Tuition: FREE with registration Age/Level: All Ages, All Levels Kim Bakken-Parr CLASS ID: 4K12 Date/Time: Friday, August 19, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $54 Member/$68 Non-Member Material Fee: $50 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, All Levels Date/Time: Friday, June 17, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member Material Fee: $30 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, All Levels 14 www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Lisa Gidlow Moriarty The idea of art-making as a spiritual practice becomes apparent in the making of ceramic finger labyrinths. The labyrinth is an ancient symbol that has gained new focus for today as a spiritual tool. Tabletop labyrinths are used by tracing one’s finger through the pathway. In this class participants will create a beautiful handmade meditation piece, a one-of-a-kind piece of sacred art for years of enjoyment. The labyrinth will be formed the first class session and glazed the second session. All patterns, clay, tools, and instruction are provided. No experience needed, simply bring a creative spirit and wear clothes that can get muddy. LANGUAGE Bienvenue à la Conversation Française Carolynn Johnson Join us for open-ended conversation amongst friends. Whatever your proficiency, we’d love to see you. If you’ve always wanted to be more conversational with your French, here’s your opportunity. Bring a notebook if you wish to take notes. CLASS ID: 5K07 Date/Time: Thursday, June 2, 1:00-3:00 PM CLASS ID: 9K04 CLASS ID: 5K08 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: CLASS ID: 5K09 2 Wednesdays, July 27 & August 10, July 27 6:30-9:00 PM, August 10 6:30-7:30 PM $52 Member/$65 Non-Member Adults, All Levels Lisa Gidlow Moriarty is a creative artist who has been building and using labyrinths to inspire creativity for over 15 years. From ceramic tabletop labyrinths to room-size canvas labyrinths to massive concrete and granite outdoor installations, her work can be found around the globe. Lisa has dozens of permanent labyrinth installations in the Twin Cities area alone, including WBCA. Visit her website at www.pathsfpeace.com. LABYRINTH / LANGUAGE / MOVEMENT Creating Ceramic Finger Labyrinths Date/Time: Thursday, June 16, 1:00-3:00 PM Date/Time: Thursday, July 7, 1:00-3:00 PM CLASS ID: 5K10 Aimee Van Ostrand MOVEMENT Date/Time: Thursday, July 21, 1:00-3:00 PM CLASS ID: 5K11 Date/Time: Thursday, August 11, 1:00-3:00 PM CLASS ID: 5K12 Date/Time: Thursday, August 25, 1:00-3:00 PM Tuition: FREE with registration Age/Level: Adults, All Levels Tai Chi Aimee Van Ostrand Tai Chi is practiced by millions of people in the parks and squares of China. The practice of Tai Chi is a series of silent, fluid seamless slow-motion movements and studies show regular practice supports good health and longevity. It improves circulation, balance, mental focus and sense of wellbeing. It is low impact and can easily be modified to be practiced by those with mobility issues. Aimee Van Ostrand is a Licensed Acupuncturist and owner of Healing Within Acupuncture. No experience or equipment is necessary. Wear comfortable clothing. Sign up for a month at a time, or drop in when you can and pay $15 Member/$19 Non-Member per week. CLASS ID: 9K05 Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, June 2-30, 3:30-4:30 PM Tuition: $60 Member/$75 Non-Member CLASS ID: 9K06 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, July 7-28, 3:30-4:30 PM Tuition: $48 Member/$60 Non-Member CLASS ID: 9K07 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, August 4-25, 3:30-4:30 PM Tuition: $48 Member/$60 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $146 Member/$185 Non-Member Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 15 PAINTING - ACRYLIC PAINTING - ACRYLIC Inspired by Impressionists Introduction to Acrylics The characteristics of Impressionist painting include relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, with emphasis on accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities (often accentuating the effects of the passage of time), and ordinary subject matter. Vincent van Gogh’s “Irises” will be the inspiration for the June class, the July class will focus on Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies”, and the August class will concentrate on Auguste Renoir’s “A Day in the Country”. Using acrylic pigments, students will learn to paint these beautiful works of art, add their own style, and capture the impressionistic period. No experience necessary. Students are encouraged to bring snacks and a favorite beverage to this class. Relax and have fun while learning to paint! $12 material fee includes a 16 x 20 canvas and all materials. Have fun learning the basics of painting with acrylics on canvas. Enjoy making beautiful brush strokes with this versatile medium. Bring favorite drinks and appetizers to spice up the class! No experience necessary. Pay the instructor for all supplies. Lisa Fertig Susan Hartzell Vannelli CLASS ID: 2K14 Date/Time: Thursday, June 30, 6:15-8:30 PM Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond Beginning Acrylics Susan Hartzell Vannelli Have fun learning the basics of painting with acrylics on canvas in this ongoing class. Enjoy making beautiful brush strokes with this versatile medium. Be free, have fun and make beautiful art! * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 2K15 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, June 6-27, 12:45-3:00 PM Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member CLASS ID: 2K16 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, July 11-25, 12:45-3:00 PM Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member CLASS ID: 2K17 Date/Time: 5 Mondays, August 1-29, 12:45-3:00 PM Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond * Sign up for all three classes and save! $261 Member/$329 Non-Member VAN GOGH CLASS ID: 2K11 Date/Time: Thursday, June 9, 6:00-9:00 PM MONET CLASS ID: 2K12 Date/Time: Thursday, July 14, 6:00-9:00 PM RENOIR CLASS ID: 2K13 Date/Time: Tuesday, August 16, 6:00-9:00 PM Tuition: $27 Member/$34 Non-Member Material Fee: $12 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults 21+, All Levels 16 Lisa Fertig www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Thomas E. Stewart The instructor will offer a straightforward approach to painting “what you see”. Students will learn the basics of design, drawing, and painting from a still life. One evening of this painting class will be held outside. This will provide some of the basics for plein air painting. Different painting techniques will be explored to achieve a variety of visual effects. Students will receive individual instruction based on their painting experience. CLASS ID: 2K18 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, June 13-July 11, 6:30-9:00 PM No class July 4 Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member Material fee: $20 payable to WBCA Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Beginner and Beyond Go with the Flow with Acrylics Bonnie Cutts There are many ways to apply acrylic paint, each achieving its own unique quality, appearance, and energy. During this class students will have an opportunity to work with High Flow Acrylics in combination with fluids, gels, and mediums. High Flow is similar to an acrylic ink which is great for drawing, brushing, pouring, and dripping. Students will have a chance to see how the paint flows on a variety of prepared surfaces and prep a few surfaces to work on that day. Watch High Flow creep along wet acrylic materials for some jaw dropping effects. Bring along an empty refillable marker to mix colors as well a variety of paintbrushes. The artwork of the day will be stimulated by the incredible flow of the paint, and imagination. Open to all levels of painting experience. Bring to class: 1 empty refillable marker, paintbrushes, palette knives, palette for acrylic paint, water container, rags, 2 canvases (8 x 10 or 9 x 12), a water container, and bag lunch. CLASS ID: 2K20 Date/Time: Wednesday, August 24, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $95 Member/$119 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, All Levels Transfer Images, Collage and Mixed Media with Acrylics PAINTING - ACRYLIC Introduction to Still Lifes in Acrylic & Oil Bonnie Cutts Learn to do a variety of image transfer techniques and mix up drawing, painting and collage materials all on one canvas. Apply different acrylic grounds (surfaces to work on) and use drawing materials along with acrylic paints and gels for a wide range of ‘drop to your knees’ beautiful effects. Wake up some color, make that mark, build some texture and create some amazing mixed media paintings. Use Golden’s High Flow Acrylics loaded into markers for drawing along with other paint formulas and gels to create your one of a kind mixed media pieces. Learn to make gel skins and how to use them for collage. Experimental in nature, this class will generate new ideas for pushing your work in new directions with amazing results. Abstract images welcome. Open to all levels of painting experience. Bring to class: 4 - 9x12 or 10 x 10 or 12 x 12 canvases or hardboard surfaces, synthetic paintbrushes, palette knives, palette for acrylic paint, papers for collage, ruler, scissors, permanent marker, drawing tools like watercolor pencils and water soluble crayons, stencils, plastic sheet protectors with cardboard inserted inside (for making skins on), water container, hair dryer, a bag lunch and a sense of adventure. All paints and gels provided. CLASS ID: 2K19 Date/Time: Monday, July 25, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $95 Member/$119 Non-Member Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, All Levels Thomas E. Stewart Bonnie Cutts Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 17 PAINTING - ALL MEDIUMS PAINTING - ALL MEDIUMS Soar! Mixed Media Mentoring Susan Hartzell Vannelli This class is for those who would like to complete a piece of art, an unfinished painting, pastel, watercolor, drawing, collage, or whatever! This instructor will mentor and help students with a new way of seeing their creative abilities, get them started on a new piece of work, and inspire them to press on and work in a series. Please bring supplies and a project. The instructor will have demonstrations each week for optional projects. CLASS ID: 2K21 Date/Time: 4 Mondays, June 6-27, 9:30-11:45 AM Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member Give “Soar!” a Try! Susan Hartzell Vannelli Find out why Soar! Mixed Media Mentoring is such a popular class. Give it a try on a Friday morning and bring an unfinished painting, pastel, watercolor, drawing, collage, or whatever! This instructor will mentor and help students with a new way of seeing their creative abilities, get them started on a new piece of work, and inspire them to press on. Please bring supplies and a project. CLASS ID: 2K24 Date/Time: Thursday, August 18, 6:15-8:30 PM Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate Create a Custom Art Class Susan Hartzell Vannelli Create a custom class and enjoy a creative, lively day or evening of art, laughter, and friendships. Absolutely no artistic ability required for fun with a group of friends. Learn how easy it is to paint with acrylics, pastels, or watercolors. Bring favorite drinks and appetizers to spice up the class! Gather a group and call the office to set up dates. There is a 6 person minimum for a custom class. CLASS ID: 2K25 Date/Time: Pick a date, 3 hours Tuition: $30 Member/$38 Non-Member per person Material Fee: $15 per person payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, 21+, All Levels CLASS ID: 2K22 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, July 11-25, 9:30-11:45 AM Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member CLASS ID: 2K23 Date/Time: 5 Mondays, August 1-29, 9:30-11:45 AM Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate * Sign up for all three classes and save! $261 18/$329 Non-Member 18 Please see the Visiting Artists section on page 2 for an additional Mixed Media class from instructor Karen Knutson. www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM PAINTING - ENCAUSTIC PAINTING - ENCAUSTIC Painting with Encaustic Sylvia Benson Join in on a new endeavor of working with hot beeswax which contains a resin as a hardening agent and pigments of many colors. It is called encaustic, an ancient art form dating back to the Greeks, which was revived by Jasper Johns and has gained popularity since the 90s. This medium is exciting because of its flexibility and versatility. Wax can be moved with a hot air gun, textured with tools, imbedded with beautiful paper, and turned into a collage. Step-by-step instruction and individual attention will help students develop their painting in this wonderful medium. Classes are limited to 6 students; sign up early! ENCAUSTIC BIRCH TREES CLASS ID: 2K26 Date/Time: Friday, August 12, 1:00-4:00 PM ENCAUSTIC KOI AND WATERLILIES CLASS ID: 2K27 Date/Time: Saturday, August 13, 1:00-4:00 PM ENCAUSTIC POPPIES CLASS ID: 2K28 Date/Time: Friday, August 19, 1:00-4:00 PM ENCAUSTIC ABSTRACT COLLAGE CLASS ID: 2K29 Date/Time: Saturday, August 20, 1:00-4:00 PM Tuition: $33 Member/$41 Non-Member Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Beginner, Intermediate Sylvia Benson Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 19 PAINTING - OIL Dan Mackerman PAINTING - OIL Painting with Dan Mackerman Understanding Painting with Oils Wade Into Oils: Dip a Toe In! This is a painting class taught by demonstration. Paint along with Dan as he works on a piece, following each step from beginning to end and then applying what you’ve learned to your own painting later on in the class. By watching the process you will see how early steps, tools, and colors can affect the final look of a painting. (Warning: demos are sometimes spontaneous and unscripted! Chaos occasionally ensues!) Tool and material demos, reference books, field trips, and critiques may be applied as needed to release your inner fauve! Oil is the paint of choice but any opaque media such as pastel or acrylic are also welcome. While this class is open to all levels, drawing experience is highly recommended if not downright required! This introductory class will lead students through the entire oil painting process, from drawing with line, then on to values, and finally to color. A slower, step-by-step process will be emphasized to help students gain a foothold of the process. Those who already paint in oil will gain a better understanding of the medium. Each week of class will bring students to a higher level. The instructor will have some photos available to work some, but students should also bring their own, if desired. Give oils a try in this half day workshop. You’ll begin a painting and learn many how-to’s and tips. A perfect plunge into a medium full of possibilities! $10 material fee covers all paints and brushes and first canvas. If you’d like to use water miscible oils, this fee is payable to the instructor. If you prefer to use traditional oils, pay WBCA upon registration. Additional canvases can be purchased in class from WBCA. Bring from home: a roll of paper towels, 2 empty glass jars with lids, and 2 large Ziploc bags. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 2K33 Dan Mackerman CLASS ID: 2K30 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, June 7-28, 1:00-3:30 PM Donna LaBeau * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list, or pay the office when registering if you prefer to rent supplies from WBCA. Your first month includes brushes and is $20, subsequent months are $15. Date/Time: 5 Thursdays, June 2-30, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member CLASS ID: 2K34 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, July 5-26, 1:00-3:30 PM Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, July 7-28, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member CLASS ID: 2K32 CLASS ID: 2K35 CLASS ID: 2K31 Date/Time: 4 Tuesdays, August 2-23, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $100 Member/$125 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels (drawing experience is highly recommended) * Sign up for all three classes and save! $290 Member/$365 Non-Member 20 Date/Time: 2 Saturdays, July 16 & 23, July 16 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, July 23 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Tuition: $72 Member/$90 Non-Member Material Fee: $20 (first month) or $15 (subsequent months) payable to WBCA when registering, or use supply list Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond Dianne Ginsberg CLASS ID: 2K36 Date/Time: Tuesday, June 14, 9:00-11:30 AM CLASS ID: 2K37 Date/Time: Thursday, August 25, 9:00-11:30 AM Tuition: $23 Member/$29 Non-Member Material Fee: $10, payable to instructor for water miscible oils, or payable to WBCA for traditional oils Age/Level: Adults, Teens 14+, Beginner and Beyond Many painting classes are open to several mediums. Read the descriptions to find out which! www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Mike Rada There are two rules for painting outdoors. Rule #1: Have Fun! Rule #2: refer to Rule #1. Whether students have painted outside for years or have not yet started, this workshop will have much to offer. The class will take place outside on the lovely grounds of WBCA, or indoors if the weather is poor. The day will include a painting demonstration, a question and answer session, individual instruction, and many bad jokes. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 2K38 Date/Time: Saturday, August 13, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM Tuition: $90 Member/$113 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner and Beyond Becoming an Artist: A Class to Inspire Oil or Acrylic Painters Mary Jo Van Dell Many classes teach how to paint. This instructor coaches students on becoming artists. In this class, each participant will work individually and receive instruction and encouragement to enhance and develop personal skills and style. Confidence will set in as students realize their own potential. This is a class for the student wishing to go beyond the fundamentals of painting and into a deeper realm of creativity. Students may bring a blank canvas with something in mind to work on, or a piece already in progress. Experience with painting is a prerequisite for this class. Plein Air in Oils Christopher Copeland & Toni Nelson This class will focus on how to interpret light effects outdoors. Learn how to simplify, design, and connect the larger shapes of the subject matter, as well as how to apply a foundation quickly and confidently. Emphasis will be on composition and atmospheric perspective with color and value. We will be locating to various nearby parks to set-up and complete studies, but the first class of each month will meet at WBCA. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 2K44 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, June 9-30, 6:30-9:00 PM CLASS ID: 2K45 Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, July 7-28, 6:30-9:00 PM CLASS ID: 2K46 * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Date/Time: 4 Thursdays, August 4-25, 6:30-9:00 PM CLASS ID: 2K39 Tuition: $108 Member/$135 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 16+, Intermediate to Advanced Location: First week at WBCA * Sign up for all three classes and save! $314 Member/$395 Non-Member Date/Time: Wednesday, June 15, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM CLASS ID: 2K40 Date/Time: Wednesday, July 6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM PAINTING - OIL Plein Air Painting: Basics and Beyond CLASS ID: 2K41 Date/Time: Friday, July 22, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM CLASS ID: 2K42 Date/Time: Friday, August 5, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM CLASS ID: 2K43 Date/Time: Wednesday, August 24, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Mike Rada Mike Rada Tuition: $63 Member/$79 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Intermediate, Advanced * Sign up for all five classes and save! $305 Member/$385 Non-Member Christopher Copeland Mary Jo Van Dell Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 21 PAINTING - PASTELS PAINTING - PASTELS Plein Air Pastel Christopher Copeland To the plein air painter, the immediate application of pastels lends itself to capturing the changing light effects of the outdoors. Observe and study nature firsthand. Make quick and direct decisions to produce spontaneous, fresh, and colorful light-filled paintings. Demos, one-on-one guidance, and group critiques are a part of this class. The first class will meet at WBCA; later weeks will meet at various nearby parks. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 2K47 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Location: 22 4 Wednesdays, June 9-30, 1:30-4:00 PM $90 Member/$113 Non-Member Adults, Intermediate to Advanced First week at WBCA Introduction to Pastels Susan Hartzell Vannelli People who like fresh, pure, vivid colors will open their artistic world to new possibilities and creative insights by working with pastels. Students will learn about the materials and tools, explore basic pastel techniques, and learn to combine pastels with other mixed media. Please see the Visiting Artists section on page 2 for an additional Pastel class from instructor Lisa Stauffer. CLASS ID: 2K48 Date/Time: Thursday, July 21, 6:15-8:30 PM Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member Material Fee: $15 payable to instructor Age/Level: Adults, Beginner and Beyond www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM PAINTING - SUMI-E / WATERCOLOR Catherine Hearding Susan Frame PAINTING SUMI-E Sumi-e: Summer Peonies Susan Frame Summer is ushered in by the sweet fragrance of peonies, which symbolize love, honor, and wealth. Using ink, watercolor, rice paper, and bamboo brushes, we’ll cover various techniques to paint the soft, lush flowers. Emphasis is on expressive painting from the heart, learning new techniques, and developing a personal style in a non-intimidating environment. Open to beginning through advanced artists. Bring a lunch and photos of peonies if you have them. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 1K01 Date/Time: Saturday, June 11, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuition: $95 Member/$119 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels Susan Frame is the author of Japanese Ink Painting and A Beginner’s Art Guide: Sumi-e. PAINTING WATERCOLOR Basic Color Theory: Beginning Take the Fear Out of Watercolor Lisa Fertig Color Come and explore the wonder of watercolor by Catherine Hearding This watercolor class will focus on how to mix clean, vibrant color. Concepts of color value, intensity, temperature, color mixing, and application of color will be explored. Move past the basics of color theory, explore structured color schemes, and strengthen color knowledge. This class will introduce students to strategies that will help them to use color with confidence and create paintings that have more visual impact. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 1K02 Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, July 5-August 2, 6:00-9:00 PM Tuition: $135 Member/$169 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 15+, All Levels learning the fundamentals and techniques of this exciting medium. Basic class lessons will help students feel comfortable as they discover their journey using watercolors. Students can pay the instructor an optional material fee of $1 if they wish to keep the lesson plans. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list, or notify the office if you prefer to use the instructor’s supplies for $10 per week. CLASS ID: 1K03 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, June 6-20, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member CLASS ID: 1K04 Date/Time: 2 Mondays, July 11 & 18, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member CLASS ID: 1K05 Date/Time: 2 Mondays, August 15 & 22, 1:00-3:30 PM Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member Material Fee: $10 per week payable to instructor or use supply list Age/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Beginner * Sign up for all three classes and save! $148 Member/$187 Non-Member WBCA is for Everyone Please notify the office if you have any special requirements. Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 23 PAINTING - WATERCOLOR PAINTING - WATERCOLOR Moving Beyond the Basics Give Watercolor a Try Moving on from a beginning watercolor class, explore a little more challenging subject matter as you start to develop your own individual style of painting. This class is designed to create a sound foundation from which to build, with lesson plans to help enforce the principles and elements of design. Demonstrations with a wide range of subject matter will help students gain self-confidence. Come and explore the wonder of watercolor by learning the fundamentals and techniques of this exciting medium in this one-day class. This basic class lesson will help students feel comfortable as they discover their journey using watercolors. Students can pay the instructor an optional material fee of $1 if they wish to keep the lesson plan. Lisa Fertig * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Lisa Fertig * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list, or notify the office if you prefer to use the instructor’s supplies for $10. CLASS ID: 1K06 Date/Time: 3 Mondays, June 6-20, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member CLASS ID: 1K07 Date/Time: 2 Mondays, July 11 & 18, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member CLASS ID: 1K09 Date/Time: Wednesday, June 8, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Tuition: $27 Member/$34 Non-Member Material fee: $10 payable to instructor, or use supply list Age/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Beginner CLASS ID: 1K08 Painting a Landscape in Watercolor Lisa Fertig Paint a beautiful landscape. Learn to use watercolor in fun and exciting ways! This motivating class is great for beginners with watercolor experience as well as artists who are continuing to develop their personal style. * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. CLASS ID: 1K10 Date/Time: Saturday, August 27, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Tuition: $27 Member/$34 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate ••• Having Fun with Yupo Lisa Fertig Date/Time: 2 Mondays, August 15 & 22, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member Have fun with Yupo (a synthetic-made paper) using acrylics or watercolor! We will create an abstract or non-objective work of art on a surface that is fun to work on. Material Fee: $10 per week payable to instructor or use supply list Age/Level: Adults, Experienced Beginner and Beyond * Sign up for all three classes and save! $148 Member/$187 Non-Member * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list or notify the office if you prefer to use the instructor’s supplies for $15. CLASS ID: 1K11 Date/Time: Saturday, July 23, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Tuition: $27 Member/$34 Non-Member Material fee: $15 payable to instructor, or use supply list Age/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Beginner to Intermediate Lisa Fertig 24 www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Want to Paint ANIMALS? Watercolor Koi and Water Lilies Many watercolorists paint landscapes and city scenes but are afraid to put people in them. This class will teach you how to include people in your outdoor scenes, whether at a distance or up close. Students do not have to have any figure drawing background, since these people will be simplified. Paint along with the instructor, who will demonstrate figures in various common walking and standing poses, then add clothing. Students will add simple backgrounds to some of these figures and also paint them in winter and summer clothing. If desired, bring finished or unfinished landscapes to put figures into. The instructor will bring many photos of people in different poses for you to use, although students may want to bring some of their own as well. Bring your own supplies and paint. 140 lb. cold-pressed Arches watercolor paper is recommended. Bring a lunch. Visit judithblain.com to view examples of Judith’s work. Get out some watercolors and learn to paint dogs, cats, and horses! This 3-session class will discuss one of these animals each class, starting with a bit of practical anatomy, and going on to paint hair, eyes, common positions, and most of all, expressions. The instructor will provide photos for your use, or you may bring your favorite photos along. If you do the latter, please print them off as large as you can – up to 8.5” x 11”. Bring your own supplies and paint, including some sketch paper and a soft drawing pencil (4B) as well as watercolor paper. Visit judithblain.com to view examples of Judith’s work. For new and returning students, this class will add to the art experience by teaching how to control the paint, making the koi’s colors appear very natural. There are many different colors of koi and students will use beautiful photographs to choose the shapes and colors. Composition is emphasized so that the objects are placed and sized to make an interesting painting. Participants will use movement and rhythm to help lead the viewer’s eye through the painting. Techniques will include texturing the lily pads, masking to save whites, and making bubbles. Everything will be demonstrated step-by-step and students will be amazed by what they’ve created. CLASS ID: 1K14 * Visit www.WhiteBearArts.org for a supply list. Judith Blain Judith Blain Date/Time: 3 Tuesdays, August 2-16, 9:45 AM-12:15 PM Tuition: $68 Member/$85 Non-Member Age/level: Adults, Intermediate to Advanced PAINTING - WATERCOLOR Putting People in Your Watercolors Sylvia Benson CLASS ID: 1K15 Date/Time: 2 Thursdays, June 2 & 9, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $45 Member/$56 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Beginner, Intermediate CLASS ID: 1K12 Date/Time: Saturday, June 25, 10:00 AM-3:30 PM Tuition: $50 Member/$63 Non-Member Age/level: Adults, Intermediate to Advanced ••• Painting Boats in Watercolor Judith Blain Most people enjoy the beauty of different styles of boats. Whether sailboats or larger ships, artists have always enjoyed painting them. The instructor will demonstrate how to draw a basic boat shape, and discuss how perspective affects it. Students will paint reflections along with the instructor, in quiet, rougher, or moving water. There will be lots of photos for you to use as resource material, but students are encouraged to bring some photos of their own. Bring your own supplies and paint, including some sketching paper and some good 140 lb. cold-pressed Arches watercolor paper. Visit judithblain.com to view examples of Judith’s work. CLASS ID: 1K13 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/level: 2 Mondays, July 25 & August 1, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM $54 Member/$68 Non-Member Adults, Intermediate to Advanced Judith Blain Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 25 PHOTOGRAPHY I Love Night Photography David Parker Always wanted to learn how to take photos of light trails, star trails and other objects at night? This is a hands-on class where we will meet in downtown Stillwater and talk about camera settings before we set up our cameras and learn hands-on how to successfully capture an image at night. Bring from home: a DSLR camera is preferred, or a high-end compact camera that can shoot in manual (M) mode, a tripod, and a shutter cable release is helpful, but not required. CLASS ID: 5K17 Date/Time: Tuition: Age/Level: Location: Friday, August 12, 8:00-10:00 PM $18 Member/$23 Non-Member Adults, Teens 12+, Beginner and Beyond Meet at the Stillwater Veterans Memorial, which is across the street from the historic Stillwater Courthouse at 101 Pine St W, Stillwater, MN 55082 Lars Samuelsson PHOTOGRAPHY Improving Photographic Skills Beginning iPhoneography This course will be an open discussion and critique of photographic skills and technology. Join Robert and David, along with an invited professional photographer, for a session of critique and review of their compositions. Time permitting, there will be an opportunity to do a photo walkabout at the art center and a critique of those images. Be prepared to complete assignments for following sessions. Participants are encouraged to bring a selection of up to 5 images (digital or prints), which will be reviewed by the instructors and class members in an open critique. Please email questions and/or requests to the instructors at [email protected] and [email protected]. This class is for those who enjoy taking pictures with their iPhone and wish they knew how to use it in a creative way. Whether on vacation, at a family reunion, or taking day-to-day snapshots, the iPhone can be a powerful companion to capture interesting images. In this class students will be “iPhoneographers” and explore the potential of the smartphone. The class will explore topics such as exposure, composition, applications, the importance of resolution, and various ways to share and store images. Class will be a mixture of short lectures, assignments, and lots of time for making and talking about iPhoneography. Equipment: iPhone model 5 or earlier CLASS ID: 5K13 CLASS ID: 5K16 Date/Time: Tuesday, June 14, 7:00-9:00 PM Date/Time: 2 Mondays, July 18 & 25, 6:30-8:30 PM Tuition: $41 Member/$51 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, Teens 12+, Beginner Robert Cuerden & David Parker CLASS ID: 5K14 Please see the Visiting Artists section on page 2 for an additional Photography class from instructor Douglas Beasley. Lars Samuelsson Date/Time: Tuesday, July 12, 7:00-9:00 PM CLASS ID: 5K15 Date/Time: Tuesday, August 9, 7:00-9:00 PM Tuition: FREE with registration Age/Level: Adults, All Levels 26 www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM STONE / WRITING STONE Stone Sculpture Scott Malcolm Stone sculpture is one of the oldest and most fundamental vehicles for human expression. From Stonehenge to Michelangelo’s David, to the soft sensual forms of Henry Moore, stone has been used by men and women to express the mysteries of the human experience reaching back to long before recorded human history. This Stone Sculpture open studio will be held indoors using hand tools on the “soft” stone of your choice. We welcome experienced sculptors who desire to work in community as well as beginners. Small pieces of stone and rudimentary tools along with basic use and safety instruction will be provided to beginners free of charge. Returning students will have the opportunity to build their own custom work table and continue working and developing stone projects while beginning to accumulate their own tools. Small pieces of high quality alabaster will be offered for sale to interested students. Class is open to 6 new students; all returning students are welcome. CLASS ID: 4K13 Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, June 28-July 26, 6:00-8:30 PM CLASS ID: 4K14 Date/Time: 5 Tuesdays, August 2-30, 6:00-8:30 PM Tuition: $113 Member/$141 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels * Sign up for both classes and save! $216 Member/$272 Non-Member WRITING Writing Roundtable Writer’s Workshop Join with fellow writers to talk about craft, try a short exercise, and share work. Bring paper, pen, and a writing sample of up to 500 words to read. Bringing work is optional. Date/Time: Tuesday, June 28, 7:00-9:00 PM With exciting exercises, interesting examples, generous dollops of writing time, and personalized attention from an experienced teacher, writers will enjoy gobs of writing time to dig deep into works-in-progress and possibly start new projects too, all within a friendly, fun, and supportive environment. CLASS ID: 5K19 CLASS ID: 5K23 Mary Jane LaVigne CLASS ID: 5K18 Date/Time: Tuesday, July 26, 7:00-9:00 PM Anne Schwab Date/Time: Monday, June 20, 6:00-7:30 PM Tuition: FREE with registration Age/Level: Adults, All Levels CLASS ID: 5K24 ••• Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels Literary Book Club Date/Time: Monday, July 25, 6:00-7:30 PM Anne Schwab In these monthly get-togethers, readers share thoughts and opinions of books recently read, and discover new texts as well. Using personal reading lists plus in-class examples, readers dig deep into a wide variety of texts, identifying literary elements and pinpointing the who, what, where, when, why, how, and more in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. CLASS ID: 5K20 Date/Time: Monday, June 6, 6:00-7:30 PM CLASS ID: 5K21 Date/Time: Monday, July 11, 6:00-7:30 PM CLASS ID: 5K22 Date/Time: Monday, August 1, 6:00-7:30 PM Tuition: $14 Member/$18 Non-Member Age/Level: Adults, All Levels * Sign up for all three classes and save! $37 Member/$49 Non-Member Scott Malcolm Providing a Gateway to Diverse Arts Experiences: Educate. Cultivate. Celebrate. 27 42nd Annual Northern Lights Juried Exhibition Winners Thanks to judges: Laurel O’Gorman, Robyne Robinson, and Tria Vang Awards of Merit Janet Mullen Sgraffito Vase Porcelain Joseph Samuelson An Awkward Table Acrylic, Oil, Canvas and Clay on Paper Robert Donsker Moonrise Over Joshua Tree Archival Pigment Photography Judge’s Choice Judge: Laurel O’Gorman Kraig Thayer Rasmussen Iron Stain, BWCA Oil on Canvas Best of Show Susan Steging Cook Prince Albert in America Oil on Linen Awards of Excellence Katherine Simon Frank Poppy Bower Quilted Piecing and Fiber Collage Dan Patterson Berries and Eggs Oil Judge: Robyne Robinson George G.I. Moore Knees Alabaster Judge: Tria Vang Jeanette Richards Salut Acrylic WBCA is for Everyone Please notify the office if you have any special requirements. 12TH ST LO NG AV E DIVISION 8TH ST Y6 HW 35E OTTER LAKE RD. 7TH ST 1 BALD EAGLE AVE. HWY 96 to Stillwater 5TH ST WHITE BEAR LAKE 4TH ST HWY 96 St. Paul 28 White Bear Center for the Arts 4971 Long Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Scholarships are available! Please call WBCA at 651.407.0597 for more information. We will make every effort to accommodate individual needs. Please notify the office if you have any special requirements. Muaj nyiaj pab them! Thov hu rau WBCA ntawm 651.407.0597 yog xav paub txog. Peb yuav ua txhua yam kom haum tus neeg txoj kev kawm. Thov qhia rau qhov chaw ua haujlwm yog tias koj muaj kev tshwj xeeb. Tenemos becas disponibles Por favor llame al WBCA al 651.407.0597 para mayor información. Haremos nuestro mejor esfuerzo para satisfacer sus necesidades Por favor notifique a la oficina si tiene necesidades especiales. REGISTRATION GUIDELINES Register as early as possible. Classes have limited capacity and fill up quickly. • • • • • • • • • • • • Payment for class tuition must be made to the office at least three business days prior to class. You must register in advance through the office. Instructors do not take registrations. Late registrations are accepted when there is room. However, classes with insufficient enrollment are canceled at least two days prior to the start of class. We do not assume that students will return to a class they are currently taking or took in the past. You must register with the office in order to continue. If we do not hear from you, we assume you will not be taking the class. Material fees are payable directly to the instructor at class. Do not include the material fee with the class tuition. Please bring exact change for the instructor. Read the supply lists before attending class. Unless noted, instructors do not provide supplies to students. If you are unable to access the supply list, notify the office. We will make every effort to accommodate individual needs. Please notify the office if you have any special requirements. Classes are held at multiple locations. Read the catalog description carefully to ensure you go to the right location. Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before class, instructors need preparation time. Students are responsible for cleaning up before class ends. If you make a mess, clean it up. We do not prorate or give credit for missed classes, except in extraordinary circumstances. WBCA reserves the right to remove a student from our programming if their behavior is deemed disruptive by the instructor and/or Art Center staff. www.WhiteBearArts.org l 651.407.0597 l OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Register Early Membership Information* HOW TO REGISTER: Mail the completed form below with your check or VISA/MasterCard/Discover information or fax us at 651.429.1569. You can also register over the phone by calling 651.407.0597. MEMBERS RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT on all classes and workshops, invitations to our special events, news and updates by mail, and reduced fees on member art shows. 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