Summer 2008

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

FOR THE BIRDS

July 8, 9, 10             

10 am – noon

1 class - members: $9; non-members: $1

2 classes - members: $17; non-members: $20

3 classes - members: $26; non-members: $29
material fee: $2 for each class

Three "Bird" related projects start off our summer classes: Bird House Condos, July 8; Something to Crow About, July 9; Fly Away Home, July 10.  F, S    instructor: CVA Staff

LEAVE YOUR BRUSHES BEHIND!

July 15, 16, 17 

10 am - noon

members: $26; non-members: $29

material fee: $4
Bring your imaginations.  Try out a true hand-on adventure, delve into some fun and paint!  Using various materials and methods, you'll find how different texture and effects can be made.  Make your very own creation with paste, paint, and maybe even fabric...as well as a host of fun applicators.  C, E    instructor: Amelia Straub

LET THE GAMES BEGIN! -  "Backyard Olympics"

July 22, 23, 24

10 am - noon

1 class - members: $9; non-members: $1

2 classes - members: $17; non-members: $20

3 classes - members: $26; non-members: $29
material fee: $2 for each class
Games of Summer Baseball Hat - design a fabric cap to wear for you summer games.  Toss and Score - create a large playing board and game pieces to play indoors or out.  UFO - Unidentified Flying Object - design and imaginative colored disc to use in a lively outdoor game.  F, I     instructor: CVA Staff
 

GRADES 4- 8

FUN WITH PHOTOGRAPHY (Intro to Digital Photography)

June 16, 17, 18, 19, 20          

9 am - noon

members & non-members: $30
Spend a full week exploring your visual creativity while learning about digital photography.  We will spend most of our time in the field taking pictures.  Students will choose some of their photos for a special artists reception.  Cameras must be provided by students.  F, S, U    instructors:  Bill Neyens & Scott Savage

ONE MAN'S TRASH - Found object Sculpture
July 8, 9, 10           

10 am - noon

members: $26; non-members: $29

materials fee: $4 for each class
By taking everyday stuff that might otherwise find itself in the junk pile,  we'll make fantastic pieces of art.  With a little imagination and a playful approach to balance, see what you can create!  F, I   instructor: Amelia Straub

I LOVE TO DRAW
July 15, 16, 17          

10 am - noon

members: $26; non-members: $29

materials fee: $3
It's summer and time to make your art outdoors!  Enjoy a drawing class different than art classes offered during the school year.  We will go outside everyday (weather permitting) to draw Wausau's ever-changing downtown: building and objects.  Some work will be done in color.  F, S    instructor: Carol Mularkey

FRAGMENTED HUES - Acrylic Painting
July 22, 23, 24             

10 am - noon

members: $26; non-members: $29

materials fee: $4

Experiment with acrylics and discover how to mix up your favorite colors.  After a visit to the glass show in the CVA gallery to gather inspiration form the professional works, try your hand and your brushes at reflecting the brilliant colors you've seen.  Then, make them stand out in your own mosaic-inspired painting.  C, S   instructor: Amelia Straub

SUMMER ART CAMP FOR STUDENTS

JAPAN

five days: Monday thru Friday

August 4, 5, 6, 7, 8                  10am - noon

Welcome to Japan!

Attend cap at the Center for the Visual Arts and journey across the Pacific to the land of the samurai and sushi.  Discover the traditional lifestyle, beliefs, skills and crafts of the people of this exotic land.  Projects may include Origami, Gyotaku (fish painting), Fighting Kite, Carp Wind Sock, Fan, Tamari Ball, Traditional Figure, Book, Calligraphy, Haiku, Block Print and Scroll Painting.  U, H

for grades k - 2 / grades 3 - 5/ grades 6 - 8

members: $44; non-members: $49

materials fee: $16

ADULT & HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES

PASTELS & COLORED PENCIL
June 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28         

6:30 - 8:30 pm
(Call for materials list)

members: $59; non-members: $68
Six weeks of fun and informative instruction with an emphasis on landscape.  Build on the basic techniques of drawing and color use.  All levels of experience are welcome!  

instructor: Anne Beckman
 

POTTERY & MORE
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug 12

6 - 8:30 pm

CLASS SIZE LIMITED
Bring a lidded bucket
members: $73; non-members: $82
materials fee: $30 per 25lb bag of clay & glazes
Both experienced and inexperience students explore traditional hand-built and wheel-thrown techniques.  Study clay care, wheel use, surface decorating, glazing and firing.   

instructor: Chris Mosse
 

DRAWING WITH DIMENSION

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE
July 8, 15, 22, 30

6:30 - 8:30 pm

members: $40; non-members: $45

1st class materials provided / supply list distributed
With new mediums and subjects, you'll learn new drawing skills and improve existing ones.  Emphasis will be on visual perspective.  Learn to put space and three dimensions into your artwork.   instructor: Carol Mularkey

STAINED GLASS: FOIL TECHNIQUE
July 10, 17, 24

6 - 8 pm
CLASS SIZE LIMITED

members: $70; non-members: $75
All materials included
You will learn the basics of the stained glass foil technique and complete one project in the 3-session class.  Class held off-site at: Reflections Stained Glass, 1007 3^rd St, Wausau 715/843-6575
 

STAINED GLASS: LEAD CAME TECHNIQUE
Aug 7, 14, 21

6 - 8 pm

CLASS SIZE LIMITED
members: $70; non-members: $75
All materials included
The advanced technique of lead came construction will be taught in 3 sessions.  Students will complete one project. Class held off-site at: Reflections Stained Glass, 1007 3^rd St, Wausau 715/843-6575
 

GLASS FUSING
July 20

8 am - 4 pm

CLASS SIZE LIMITED
members: $90; non-members: $95
All materials included
Learn the tricks of glass fusing.  Combine multiple pieces of colored glass to form a pendant or small plate.  Class held off-site at: Reflections Stained Glass, 1007 3^rd St, Wausau 715/843-6575

ADULT / HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS

QUILTING BLOCK PARTY
Sat, July 19

10 am - noon
members: $12; non-members: $15
materials needed: 1/4 yard of 4 different contrasting/coordinating fabrics, one patterned (design 2" or less); 1/4 yard each of 3 related solid colors

Learn modern quilting tips and tricks, using today's tools (acrylic ruler, rotary cutter, thangels and more) to create a weather van block that could be the start of a quilt, a pillow cover, a wall hanging, or the front of a tote bag.     instructor: Cheri Burton

if available, bring quilting tools, rotary cutter & a portable sewing machine.  if not, we will share.  only basic sewing skills are needed.    

PAPER IMPROVISATION - Handmade Paper with Botanicals

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE (typo in newsletter)
Thurs, July 10

6:30 - 8:30 pm 
members: $15; non-members: $18
materials fee: $7
Preserve flowers and greens from your summer garden in hand-made paper.  Start with wet pulp to form a sheet of textured paper, then experiment with various methods of adding botanicals.  This process can be used to preserve flowers with special memories or your paper can become framed art, cards, books, wrapping paper & more.    instructor: Mary Riedel

bring flowers, ect. to incorporate into your paper

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

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. 4^th Street   Wausau, WI   54403

(715)842-4545      fax (715)848-8314