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Share the Love with Little Ones
Level: Children
CHILDREN AND TEEN WORKSHOP - AND ADULTS, TOO! For ages 2 through 3 with parent or caregiver. Enjoy a fun morning making memorable valentine gifts with a grandparent, parent or caregiver. We'll make scented flower bouquets with their own unique vases, sculpy clay heart magnet frames perfect for a treasured picture and special Valentine's Day cards.
Department: Children
Medium: Mixed Media
Ages: 2 to 3
Division: workshop
Sessions: 1
Start Date: 2/3/2010
End Date: 2/3/2010
Schedule: Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Instructor: Deena Ball
Member Price: $30.00
Non-Member Price: $40.00
Fee: $5.00
This class has been cancelled.
Share the Love
Level: Children
CHILDREN AND TEEN WORKSHOP - AND ADULTS, TOO! For ages 4 through 7 with parent or caregiver. Enjoy a fun morning making memorable valentine gifts with a grandparent, parent or caregiver. We'll make scented flower bouquets with their own unique vases, sculpy clay heart magnet frames perfect for a treasured picture and special Valentine's Day cards.
Department: Children
Medium: Mixed Media
Ages: 4 to 7
Division: workshop
Sessions: 1
Start Date: 2/6/2010
End Date: 2/6/2010
Schedule: Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Instructor: Deena Ball
Member Price: $30.00
Non-Member Price: $40.00
Fee: $5.00
This class has been cancelled.
Sunday Open Studio 1 hour
Level: All Levels
This is for Students wishing to purchase additional studio hours on Sunday only, on an as needed basis. You may purchase up to 4 hours at a time. Payment must be made in advance in the office or through the website. Bring your receipt with you when you go to the ceramics studio.
Department: Ceramics
Medium: Mixed Media
Ages: 8 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 8
Start Date: 1/17/2010
End Date: 3/7/2010
Schedule: Sundays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Instructor No
Member Price: $3.00
Non-Member Price: $3.00
Sunday Open Studio 2 hour
Level: All Levels
This is for Students wishing to purchase additional studio hours on Sunday only, on an as needed basis. You may purchase up to 4 hours at a time. Payment must be made in advance in the office or through the website. Bring your receipt with you when you go to the ceramics studio.
Department: Ceramics
Medium: Mixed Media
Ages: 8 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 8
Start Date: 1/17/2010
End Date: 3/7/2010
Schedule: Sundays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Instructor No
Member Price: $6.00
Non-Member Price: $6.00
Sunday Open Studio 3 hours
Level: All Levels
This is for Students wishing to purchase additional studio hours on Sunday only, on an as needed basis. You may purchase up to 4 hours at a time. Payment must be made in advance in the office or through the website. Bring your receipt with you when you go to the ceramics studio.
Department: Ceramics
Medium: Mixed Media
Ages: 8 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 8
Start Date: 1/17/2010
End Date: 3/7/2010
Schedule: Sundays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Instructor No
Member Price: $9.00
Non-Member Price: $9.00
Sunday Open Studio 4 hours
Level: All Levels
This is for Students wishing to purchase additional studio hours on Sunday only, on an as needed basis. You may purchase up to 4 hours at a time. Payment must be made in advance in the office or through the website. Bring your receipt with you when you go to the ceramics studio.
Department: Ceramics
Medium: Mixed Media
Ages: 8 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 8
Start Date: 1/17/2010
End Date: 3/7/2010
Schedule: Sundays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Instructor No
Member Price: $12.00
Non-Member Price: $12.00
Clay Fee
Level: All Levels
Select this option to purchase one bag of clay.
Department: Ceramics
Ages: 8 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 8
Start Date: 1/11/2010
End Date: 3/6/2010
Schedule: Mondays, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Instructor: Instructor No
Member Price: $0.00
Non-Member Price: $0.00
Fee: $30.00
This class has reached
maximum capacity.
Clay Fee
Level: All Levels
Use this option to purchase one bag of clay.
Department: Ceramics
Ages: 8 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 1
Start Date: 1/19/2010
End Date: 3/6/2010
Schedule: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Instructor: Instructor No
Member Price: $30.00
Non-Member Price: $30.00
Polymer Clay - Textures and Molds
Level: All Levels
CHILDREN AND TEEN WORKSHOP - AND ADULTS, TOO! This class will cover the basics of polymer clay, a fun, easy, versatile, colorful medium. We'll use pasta machines, texture plates, rubber stamps, molds, cookie cutters and mica powders to create stunning pieces. For ages 8 through adult
Department: Jewelry
Medium: Decorative Arts
Ages: 8 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 1
Start Date: 1/23/2010
End Date: 1/23/2010
Schedule: Saturdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Denise Pettit
Member Price: $40.00
Non-Member Price: $60.00
Fee: $5.00
This class has been cancelled.
A Taste of Oils
Level: All Levels
ADULT PAINTING AND DRAWING WORKSHOP If you've wanted to try oil painting but have been put off by the challenge, this structured workshop is just for you. Learn what oil paint feels like and how to push it around. Find out about color mixing, blending and more. Begin with a simple painting in black, white and grays, then move on to a basic earth palette picture, and then one done with a bright prismatic palette. Finish off the weekend with a full palette of colors. Materials are discussed the first morning. Two day workshop, Saturday and Sunday. A materials list is available in the office.
Department: Painting and Drawing
Medium: Painting
Ages: 12 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 2
Start Date: 2/20/2010
End Date: 2/21/2010
Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Frederic Kaplan
Member Price: $160.00
Non-Member Price: $180.00
This class has been cancelled.
Portfolio
Level: Intermediate
CHILDREN AND TEEN WORKSHOP - AND ADULTS, TOO! Are you planning a career path in the creative arts? Do you need a portfolio or are you curious if your portfolio is developed enough? This workshop may offer you the information you seek! Students ages 13 to 19 are invited to sign up for a private 45 minute portfolio review session. During that time I will review your portfolio and make suggestions for areas that need some additional work, help edit your portfolio for strength and answer questions you may have. Please bring art works that showcase your best and most current works. Sketchbooks are welcome and encouraged. If you have works that are to be viewed digitally, you will need to bring your own laptop. Sign up early! spots are limited. Call office to arrange your time.
Department: Teens
Medium: Artistic Development
Ages: 13 to 19
Division: workshop
Sessions: 1
Start Date: 2/27/2010
End Date: 2/27/2010
Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Instructor: L Bucci
Member Price: $60.00
Non-Member Price: $80.00
This class has been cancelled.
Altered Books Workshop
Level: All Levels
CHILDREN AND TEEN WORKSHOP - AND ADULTS, TOO! This workshop will provide a brief history of Altered (or Transformed) Books, 8 short demos, lots of examples, and lots of hands on experience. Choose a theme such as a hobby, family, pet, spiritual, or your spontaneous reaction to the book to be transformed. Instructor will provide most materials and books. A supply list is available in the office. For teens through adults. Two day workshop, Saturday and Sunday.
Department: Teens
Medium: Print, Paper & Book
Ages: 13 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 2
Start Date: 2/27/2010
End Date: 2/28/2010
Schedule: Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Instructor: Linda L. Rossi
Member Price: $115.00
Non-Member Price: $135.00
Fee: $10.00
This class has been cancelled.
Pysanky - Ukrainian Easter Eggs
SEASONAL WORKSHOP Love the fancy eggs you see at Easter time? They're not as hard to do as they look. Renew an old family tradition or start a new one. Learn the Ukrainian art of Pysanky. Three consecutive Sundays. Bring at least 6 room temperature eggs.
Department: Other Offerings
Medium: Decorative Arts
Ages: 14 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 3
Start Date: 2/21/2010
End Date: 3/7/2010
Schedule: Sundays, 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Instructor: Nadia W. Bond
Member Price: $85.00
Non-Member Price: $105.00
Fee: $12.00
Making Paste Papers
Level: All Levels
FEATURED WORKSHOP This class AKA "Adult Finger Painting", will give you a use for all those gadgets accumulating in your junk drawer. You'll be amazed at the sophisticated graphic images you can create by coating a dampened sheet of paper with colored paste and then drawing various tools through it. Stamping onto paste-covered sheets will increase your repertoire of designs. We'll go beyond the basics by creating under paintings for double-image work and exploring how to alter brayers to add texture and a relief pattern to papers. You'll learn how to make historic patterns and more relaxed contemporary designs to use on books, cards, collages and other paper art projects. All materials supplied by instructor. Please bring two 2" wide good quality house painting brushes.
Department: Other Offerings
Medium: Print, Paper & Book
Ages: 17 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 1
Start Date: 3/7/2010
End Date: 3/7/2010
Schedule: Sundays, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Diane Maurer
Member Price: $110.00
Non-Member Price: $130.00
Fee: $10.00
Gas Glaze Workshop
Level: Advanced
CERAMICS WORKSHOP Want your glazes to be the best they can be? Learn which glaze goes best over another, wax patterns and other ways to decorate your pots. Bring 4-6 bisqued pots of (181-182-153-257-306) cone 10 clay.
Department: Ceramics
Medium: Glazing
Ages: 17 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 1
Start Date: 2/7/2010
End Date: 2/7/2010
Schedule: Sundays, 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Instructor: Nadia W. Bond
Member Price: $75.00
Non-Member Price: $95.00
Cermics Gas Kiln Fee
Level: All Levels
This fee must be paid in order to fire ceramic pieces in the gas kiln.
Department: Ceramics
Medium: None
Ages: 17 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 1
Start Date: 1/11/2010
End Date: 3/6/2010
Schedule: Mondays, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Instructor: Robert Deane
Member Price: $0.00
Non-Member Price: $0.00
Fee: $20.00
Mixed Up - Again! 3 Days
Level: Intermediate
ADULT PAINTING AND DRAWING WORKSHOP An experimental workshop for artists who seek creative exploration. We will work with water media collage elements and texture making tools to find new forms of expression. Choose either a 3 day or 5 day workshop. A materials list is available in the office. 3 Day Workshop, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Department: Painting and Drawing
Medium: Mixed Media
Ages: 17 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 3
Start Date: 2/8/2010
End Date: 2/10/2010
Schedule: Mondays, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Instructor: Nancy Barch
Member Price: $195.00
Non-Member Price: $205.00
Mixed Up - Again! 5 Days
Level: Intermediate
ADULT PAINTING AND DRAWING WORKSHOP An experimental workshop for artists who seek creative exploration. We will work with water media collage elements and texture making tools to find new forms of expression. Choose either a 3 day or 5 day workshop. A materials list is available in the office. 5 Day Workshop. Monday, through Friday.
Department: Painting and Drawing
Medium: Mixed Media
Ages: 17 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 5
Start Date: 2/8/2010
End Date: 2/12/2010
Schedule: Mondays, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Instructor: Nancy Barch
Member Price: $260.00
Non-Member Price: $280.00
This class has been cancelled.
Tile Making Techniques
Level: All Levels
NCECA EVENT In this two day workshop Frank will demonstrate several of the tile making techniques presented in his book Handmade Tiles, Lark 1994, including making a model, pouring a plaster mold, pressing out a tile, shellac resist and glaze application. He will also present a slide show documenting the process of creating the NYC Public Art Projects. Frank will demonstrate making an all clay udu drum and each participant can, hands on, make a small udini drum.
Department: Ceramics
Medium: Handbuilding
Ages: 17 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 2
Start Date: 3/29/2010
End Date: 3/30/2010
Schedule: Mondays, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Instructor Special
Member Price: $125.00
Non-Member Price: $150.00
Clay Fun On Friday
Level: All Levels
CERAMICS WORKSHOP Unwind on a Friday evening. Get your hands in some clay - pinch, pull, squeeze, roll, see how good it feels! You can create bowls or cups you can actually use, or uncover your inner sculptor. Teachers will have several projects to demonstrate but you are welcome just to do your own thing. Realize that you don't have to be "artistic" to make something you will be proud of. Finished pieces will be glazed and fired in your choice of colors. Come by yourself, with a friend or get a group together. Fee includes clay, glazes, firings and pizza. Space is limited so advance registration is advised.
Department: Ceramics
Medium: Open Media
Ages: 17 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 1
Start Date: 1/29/2010
End Date: 1/29/2010
Schedule: Fridays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor: TB A
Member Price: $40.00
Non-Member Price: $50.00
Fee: $5.00
Clay Fun On Friday
Level: All Levels
CERAMICS WORKSHOP Unwind on a Friday evening. Get your hands in some clay - pinch, pull, squeeze, roll, see how good it feels! You can create bowls or cups you can actually use, or uncover your inner sculptor. Teachers will have several projects to demonstrate but you are welcome just to do your own thing. Realize that you don't have to be "artistic" to make something you will be proud of. Finished pieces will be glazed and fired in your choice of colors. Come by yourself, with a friend or get a group together. Fee includes clay, glazes, firings and pizza. Space is limited so advance registration is advised.
Department: Ceramics
Medium: Open Media
Ages: 17 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 1
Start Date: 3/5/2010
End Date: 3/5/2010
Schedule: Fridays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor: TB A
Member Price: $40.00
Non-Member Price: $50.00
Fee: $5.00
Perspective in a Snap
Level: All Levels
ADULT PAINTING AND DRAWING WORKSHOP Using just your eyes and a stick of charcoal, discover how intuitive perspective allows you to easily create believably solid objects in logical spaces. This non-technical workshop is presented in clear language using simple concepts and methods. Using the line-of-sight drawing technique, we will discuss how to establish proportions, get the angles right, and handle foreshortening with the confidence of an expert. Subject matter for the workshop is the still-life and interior. A materials list is available in the main office. Two day workshop, Saturday and Sunday.
Department: Painting and Drawing
Medium: Drawing
Ages: 17 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 2
Start Date: 1/16/2010
End Date: 1/17/2010
Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Frederic Kaplan
Member Price: $160.00
Non-Member Price: $180.00
Basic Encaustic
Level: All Levels
ADULT PAINTING AND DRAWING WORKSHOP Learn classic encaustic techniques. Encaustic painting, an ancient technique, is don with molten pigmented waxes resulting in luminous color and richly layered work. The surface can be enriched by scraping and incising, collaging or marking with oil pastel, oil sticks or paint. Two day workshop, Saturday and Sunday. A materials list is available in the office.
Department: Painting and Drawing
Medium: Painting
Ages: 17 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 2
Start Date: 1/23/2010
End Date: 1/24/2010
Schedule: Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Instructor: Jacqueline Cornette
Member Price: $235.00
Non-Member Price: $255.00
Fee: $25.00
This class has been cancelled.
Painting "Junk" Food with Acrylics
Level: All Levels
ADULT PAINTING AND DRAWING WORKSHOP Set up your own personal still life from a colorful assortment of candies, pretzels, cookies, cupcakes, etc. Be prepared to enjoy and paint playfully! Two day workshop, Saturday and Sunday. A materials list is available in the office.
Department: Painting and Drawing
Medium: Painting
Ages: 17 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 2
Start Date: 1/30/2010
End Date: 1/31/2010
Schedule: Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Instructor: Eileen Rosen
Member Price: $140.00
Non-Member Price: $160.00
Fee: $5.00
This class has been cancelled.
Watercolor Marbling
Level: All Levels
FEATURED WORKSHOP The mysteries of a once-secret craft are revealed in this introductory level marbling workshop. We'll apply color to a carrageenan (seaweed), size using broom corn whisks and brushes and then perform magic with a series of marbling combs and rakes. Persian fantasy patterns (hearts, flowers and birds) made with a stylus will also be explored. Splashers as well as precision-oriented students will have an opportunity to create historic combed patterns from the 16th century and more free-form marbled designs. (We'll keep you away from each other, if necessary.) The stunning papers you'll produce can be used on a variety of projects, but chances are you'll want to reserve a few for framing. All materials will be supplied by instructor. Students may bring colored Canson Mi Tiente papers if desired.
Medium: Watercolor
Ages: 17 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 1
Start Date: 3/6/2010
End Date: 3/6/2010
Schedule: Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Diane Maurer
Member Price: $110.00
Non-Member Price: $130.00
Fee: $10.00
Day in the Life of a Pastry Chef
Level: All Levels
CULINARY WORKSHOP That pastry chef can be you! Along with the help of a professional and some common kitchen tools, you can make decadent creations like creme brulee, liquid center chocolate cake, and beautiful French style fruit tarts. John has years of experience in restaurant pastry kitchens and will bring those skills to the CAC and share them with you. Observe, prepare and consume!
Department: Other Offerings
Medium: None
Ages: 17 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 1
Start Date: 1/30/2010
End Date: 1/30/2010
Schedule: Saturdays, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: John Blanchet
Member Price: $50.00
Non-Member Price: $70.00
Fee: $35.00
This class has been cancelled.
Dinner Party Cooking
Level: All Levels
CULINARY WORKSHOP Learn how to make some exciting recipes that are perfect for your next dinner party. John Blanchet, a veteran of Philly restaurant cooking and an enthusiast of local and healthy food, will instruct and inform you on how to cook dishes suited for entertaining groups of friends. Chef John will give you more confidence to impress your friends and have fun when cooking for a small party. Students will observe and take part in the preparation of the food. Roasted vegetable and ricotta ravioli with herb salad, wild mushroom risotto, and ginger-coriander glazed chicken are some examples of delicious and versatile dinner party fare that you can learn to prepare with this one day culinary workshop. You eat it, too!
Department: Other Offerings
Medium: None
Ages: 17 and up
Division: workshop
Sessions: 1
Start Date: 1/23/2010
End Date: 1/23/2010
Schedule: Saturdays, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: John Blanchet
Member Price: $60.00
Non-Member Price: $80.00
Fee: $35.00
This class has been cancelled.
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