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Art Classes

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

 

  kids at Expressions Workshop


 

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

 

 

Have a PARTY at the center!
A great way to celebrate! We offer art & craft parties for birthdays or any SPECIAL day. This is the perfect alternative to fast food or arcade parties. Call the Center at 842-4545

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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