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Summer 2010
*All registrations must be received prior to class start date. Registrations may be made over the phone, in person or through mail. Inquires through email require a phone number*
SKILLS AND EMPHASIS Most children’s class descriptions will be followed by a letter or two indicating the class will be taught to the following skill levels and areas of emphasis. C – color theory E – art media exploration F – form & space H – art history / artist history I – creative imagination / visual thinking L – visual literacy / communication of ideas S – skills / techniques U – cultural understanding / community connections
GRADES K-3
PAINT!
June 15, 16, 17
10am - noon
members: $26; non-members: $29
materials fee: $5
Art activities can be messy! Painting usually is. Join us at the CVA to discover how different paints work. Experiment with color, shape, pattern and texture. Each student will use the materials in a personal say. If you enjoyed last winters “Art for the Fun of It”, this class is for you! C, E
MONSTER FUN
July 6, 7, 8
10 am - noon
members: $26; non-members: $29
materials fee: $5 Since
the dawn of time, people have been inventing monsters. Even today we hear
about the Abominable Snowman, the Loch Ness Monster, and Sasquatch. Stories
tell us about Dracula, vampires, King Kong, Godzilla and the creature from the
Black Lagoon. Lets use our imaginations to discover the monsters in the
closet, create a “Wild Thing” and a movable jointed monster. I, L
ALL ABOUT TOWN
July 13, 14, 15
1 pm - 3 pm
members: $26; non-members: $29
materials fee: $5
This class finds its theme in the city. Learn a little architecture while construction a three dimensional Frank Lloyd Wright inspired house. Create a painting cityscape, and hang out your shingle by designing some “shop” signs like those discovered on “American Pickers”. E, F
STAR WARS
July 20, 21, 22
10 am - noon
members: $26, non-members: $29
materials fee: $5
Step into the world of fantasy. Use your power for inventive design to enjoy three classes with the “Star Wars” theme. Experience “The Night Sky”, “Who is Out There?” and “Come Fly with Me”. I, L GRADES k - 8
GO OUT OF YOUR
GOURD!
for kids in
grades k thru 8 WITH an adult
July 17
9 am - 1 pm
members: $32; non-members: $36 materials fee: $12/
project
$16/ additional child
It's fun to be out of your gourd! Join Chris Mosse in creating a
wonderfully wacky and wild woman, or man! Construct a whimsical
sculpture. Start with a gourd and add wire, metal, beads, rope, glass,
wood and more. Each figure will develop its own personality as you
work.
GRADES 4- 8
DIGITAL PHOTO
FUN
June 14, 15, 16,
17, 18 10 am - noon
members: $35; non-members: $35
Spend five days exploring your visual creativity while learning digital photography. Most of our time, we’ll be in the field taking pictures. Students will choose two photos for display in the CVA Student Art Exhibit next fall. S, L, I, F instructor: Bill Neyens & Gary Getzin
DRAWING
June 29, 30, July 1 10 am - noon
members: $26; non-members: $29
materials fee: $3
Explore drawing through outdoor experiences (weather permitting). Look at and draw objects & nature on location. Students will do thumb nail sketches and turn them into finished pictures that can enhance your walls (graduating from the refrigerator!). Drawing on location develops new skills & observational powers. S, F instructor: Phillip Salamone
TILE TRIPTYCH
July 13, 14, 15
1 pm - 3 pm
members: $26; non-members: $29
materials fee: $5
A triptych is a set of three related pictures that are hung or mounted together as one. Ours are made of tile, brightly painted, glazed over and set into a wooden frame. Your design is limited only by our imagination. E, F instructor: Mary Riedel
ENCAUSTIC - wax painting
July 20, 21, 22
10 am - noon
members: $26; non-members: $29
materials fee: $5
If you like to try new things, this class is for you! Encaustic, or hot wax
painting, comes to us from ancient Greece. Our version uses common
materials and adapted techniques not available in the past but retains the
vibrant colors and intriguing textures of the originals. Come with a
colored sketch, photo or other picture for inspiration C, E instructor:
Mary Riedel
ADULT & HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
BASIC POTTERY
July 1, 8, 15, 22, Aug 5
6:30 - 9 pm
members: $62; non-members: $68
materials fee: $35/ 25# clay plus glazes
class size limited - bring a lidded bucket
Jump right into pottery! No experience necessary. Learn the basics of hand-building, wheel-throwing, clay care, surface decorating, glazing and firing. instructor: Chris Mosse
POTTERY II
July 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug 9
6 - 9 pm
members: $74; non-members: $82
materials fee: $35/ 25# clay
plus glazes
class size limited
- bring a lidded bucket
The focus of this class will be to throw on the wheel using proper throwing techniques as well as proper usage of pottery tools. come with ideas or become inspired by materials provided by the instructor. Students must have some experience – Pottery & More or equivalent. instructor: Ann Jaroski
DRAW WHAT YOU
SEE
July 6, 13, 20, 27
6 - 8 pm
members: $40; non-members:
$45
call or email for
materials list
Drawing is the foundation for all art. Learn how to draw using tricks and techniques to achieve realistic drawings by observing still life’s and photographs. Pencil and charcoal will be explored. Beginning to advanced students are welcome. instructor: Amy Rebella
ADULT & HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
BEADED CUFF BRACELET
July 13
6 pm - 8 pm
members: $16; non-members: $19
materials fee: $12
Create an eye-catching beaded bracelet. Try this basic method for making a simple cuff bracelet frame. Customize the design by changing the frames width and shape. Fill your bracelet with beads in rows aligned closely together or loosely angled across the frame. NATIVE WOODLAND POTTERY - meskwati
Sat, June 5
9 am - 4 pm
members: $45; non-members: $50
materials fee: $20
Learn traditional Woodland Indian grit tempered pottery in the Meskwaki styles. Make vessels by the paddle and anvil method, a technique used by the Woodland Indians. Do an open air pit firing and see how indigenous peoples cooked in these pots. Sample the results. PLEIN AIR WORKSHOPS Sat, May 22, and/ or June 26 9 am - 4:30 pm
members: $60; non-members: $65
call or email for materials list
meet at CVA first, bring a bag lunch, class will be held inside if inclement
weather
A
one-day workshop and opportunity to draw or paint outdoors. Included: tips on
plein air painting, plenty of time to draw or paint, individual help and a
friendly critique at the end of the day. Instructor will do a watercolor demo
for those interested. All levels welcome. instructor: Jane Barnard
ATTENTION TEACHERS/GROUP LEADERS! The Center for the Visual Arts offers Art Adventures field trips for schools, youth groups, adult clubs and organizations. For more info call or write to the Center for the Visual Arts.
SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. CONTACT THE CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS OR YOUR TEACHER
ADDITIONAL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
to reserve a date and receive the Party Brochure.
For more information call or write: The Center for the Visual Arts 427 N. 4th Street Wausau, WI 54403 (715)842-4545 fax (715)848-8314
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