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Children's Classes & Workshops
EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT!
Register 10 or more days before the
class begins and receive 10% off! This excludes private music lessons, prviate art lessons, adult classes in the culinary arts and one day workshops for preschoolers, children, and teens.
Fall 2010
Classes:
SWEETWATER SAMPLER
CH01
Ages 6 - 10
Every week is a new adventure in this multi-media medley that is taught by different Sweetwater instructors. Students will create a variety of projects and explore a multitude of techniques. Experiment with drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking and discover the art medium that you fancy most. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Sweetwater Instructors
Time: 6 Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Dates: September 21 – October 26, 2010
Members: $95
Non-Members: $120
CHILDREN’S CERAMICS
CH02
Ages 6 - 10
Children will be introduced to the basic processes of ceramics. Clay construction techniques such as coiling, soft-slab and molding will be used to create sculptural works. Students will also be instructed on wheel throwing techniques to create simple tableware. Students will create both functional and sculptural pieces as they learn how to work with clay and use equipment safely and properly. Various methods of finishing and decorating pieces will also be covered. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Ellen Siergiej
Time: 7 Saturdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Dates: September 25 – November 13, 2010
No Class November 6
Members: $100
Non-Members: $125
CHILDREN’S CARTOONING
CH03
Ages 6 - 10
This class will introduce children to the history of cartooning with a focus on character design and concept. They will learn how to draw basic human structures using simple shapes and will learn how to draw comic book characters in a variety of positions, expressing an assortment of emotions, using their limitless imaginations as they create their own characters and comic strips/books while developing drawing techniques. Materials fee is included in the tuition
Instructor: Celena Yussen
Time: 6 Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Dates: September 29 - November 3, 2010
Members: $95
Non-Members: $120
LIVE ANIMAL ART
CH04
Ages 8 - 12
NEW PROJECTS! RETURNING STUDENTS WELCOME!
Sweewtater is partnering with the Animal Rescue League of Pennsylvania’s Wildlife Center in this exciting class for kids! Each week, a different animal will be brought to class, including: a red-tailed hawk, turtles, opossum, ducks, salamanders and geckos.* Students will learn about the habitats and characteristics of each of these creatures and will then reproduce each one in a different medium such as polymer clay, toold metal, collage, graphite and watercolor pencil. Tammy Frech, Wildlife Educator at the Wildlife Center, will attend several classes as a guest instructor. Materials fee is included in the tuition. *This list of animals is based on their availability from the Animal Rescue League. If a particular animal listed is not available at the time of class, a different animal may be substituted.
Instructors: Cynthia Shaffer & Tammy Frech
Time: 5 Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Dates: September 30 – November 4, 2010
No Class October 28
Members: $95
Non-Members: $120
SCULTPURE FOR KIDS
CH05
Ages 6 - 10
Come see why clay isn’t the only thing you can use to make sculptures! A sculpture is a three-dimensional form created by carving and shaping a soft or hard bodied material to create a work of art. We’ll learn about different types of sculptures such as relief, mobile, kinetic and freestanding sculpture. We’ll create our own sculptures using materials such as paper, wax, wire, plaster, etc. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructors: Theresa Nero
Time: 3 Mondays, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Dates: October 25 – November 8, 2010
Members: $45
Non-Members: $65
PAPIER MACHÉ GIFTS & ORNAMENTS
CH06
Ages 6 - 10
Explore the endless possibilities of papier maché art as we create a variety of three-dimensional holiday gifts and ornaments. Ordinary newspaper strips will be transformed into extraordinary projects including a useful piggy bank, a unique sculpture, and decorative ornaments. We’ll also explore how to finish our creations using different painting and embellishing techniques. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructors: Vanessa Latour
Time: 3 Mondays, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Dates: November 29 – December 13, 2010
Members: $45
Non-Members: $65
Workshops:
FREE MAVUNO Children's Workshops Ages 6 - 10
Sweetwater will host free art workshops for kids during our MAVUNO festival, which is a celebration of African American Art and Culture. These workshops will focus on accomplished African American artists from the 20th century. Pre-registration is required.
FAITH RINGGOLD 101
CH07
Ages 6 - 10
Students will explore the life and work of Faith Ringgold, an African American artist who is renowned for her painted story quilts and children's books. Learn how Faith Ringgold is inspired by her family heritage and childhood memories to tell stories through vibrant painting techniques and quilting. Students will create their own story painting then use bold patterned fabics to add unique quilted boarders. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructors: Vanessa Latour
Time: 1 Tuesday, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Dates: September 14, 2010
FREE! Pre-registration is required!
SAM GILLIAM 101
CH08
Ages 6 - 10
Students will explore the works of Sam Gilliam, an African American artist who is internationally recognized as one of America's foremost Color Field painters and Abstract artists. Students will learn about Color Field painting and how it is characterized by large feilds of flat, solid colors and will then create COlor Feild paintings of their own design. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructors: Emily Dora
Time: 1 Thursday, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Dates: September 16, 2010
FREE! Pre-registration is required!
AUTUMN ADVENTURES
CH09
Ages 6 - 10
In this workshop, we’ll examine different autumn leaves. We’ll look at their unique shapes, colors and textures. After examination, we’ll use our leaves in a printmaking project to create a beautiful fall collage! Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Sally Oberdick
Time: 1 Friday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Date: September 24, 2010
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
DELICIOUS DESSERT ART
CH10
Ages 6 - 10
Students will discover the scrumptious artwork of Wayne Thiebold, an American Pop Artist celebrated for his depictions of cakes, pastries, popular American food, and other pop culture objects. Students will learn about the history of Pop Art and its representation of popular cultural images. Students will experiment with texture and vibrant color to paint their own delicious paintings! Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Vanessa Latour
Time: 1 Friday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Date: October 1, 2010
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
COLORED PENCIL REPOUSSÉ
CH11
Ages 6 - 10
In this dynamic workshop, we’ll combine the ancient art of embossing metal with the beauty of stained glass windows. The process of repoussé will be used to create a dazzling relief sculpture that will be mounted and ready to hang or give as a gift. We’ll also create impressive repoussé ornaments that will be perfect for displaying all year round! Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Vanessa Latour
Time: 1 Friday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Date: October 8, 2010
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
MOSAIC MEMORIES
CH12
Ages 6 - 10
What a better way to capture a special memory than in a unique homemade picture frame! Students will choose from tons of mosaic tiles, seashells, buttons, stones and gems to create their own design. Students will then transfer their design using traditional mosaic techniques onto their own wooden picture frame to create a beautiful piece of mosaic artwork. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Sarah Davenport
Time: 1 Friday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Date: October 15, 2010
Members: $20
Non-Members: $30
KANDINSKY KOLOR!
CH13
Ages 4 - 6
In this colorful workshop, students will explore the work of abstract artist Wassily Kandinsky. We’ll learn about color theory and then create a mixed media painting project resembling Kandinsky’s Color Study. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Mary Mastren-Williams
Time: 1 Saturday, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Date: October 16, 2010
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
MISTER BONES
CH14
Ages 6 - 10
The leg bone’s connected to the knee bone and the knee bone’s connected to the thigh bone! In this workshop, we’ll learn about anatomy and the proportion of our skeleton, and then create a line drawing in pencil followed by black sharpie. We’ll also learn how to write our names in “bone” calligraphy and create a “scary skull” picture. Bring your art bones to life! Materials fee is included in the tuition..
Instructor: Colleen Sherts
Time: 1 Friday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Date: October 22, 2010
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
SWEETWATER’S “SPOOKTACULAR” HALLOWEEN
CH15
Ages 6 - 10
No tricks, just treats to take home in this one day workshop. Indulge in all the frights and delights of Halloween by making creative projects with a ghoulish theme. Join us for a frightfully fun time! Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Kelly Koble
Time: 1 Friday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Date: October 29, 2010
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
THANKSGIVING FEAST
CH16
Ages 6 - 10
In this cooking workshop, children will prepare a traditional Thanksgiving feast. The menu will include turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce. Children will also learn how to carve the turkey as well as the proper way to set the family table for Thanksgiving Dinner. Materials fee is included in the tuition. Due to the nature of this class, Sweetwater is unable to accommodate food allergies/dietary restrictions.
Instructor: Theresa Nero
Time: 1 Friday, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Date: November 5, 2010
Members: $25
Non-Members: $35
TOTEM POLE TOWERS
CH17
Ages 6 - 10
Did you know the that the position held in highest esteem in Native American cultures is actually the “low man on the totem pole”? Come learn more fun facts and history about these wooden carvings. We’ll create our own replica with brightly colored cut-out painting using tempera paints and sharpies. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Colleen Sherts
Time: 1 Friday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Date: November 12, 2010
Members: $15
Members: $25
THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS
CH18
Ages 6 - 10
In this workshop students will learn about some well-known and not so well-known Thanksgiving traditions. Participants will create art projects that can also double as Thanksgiving decorations while learning about the origin of the holiday and what the first Thanksgiving was really like. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Elizabeth Slovan
Time: 1 Friday, 6:00-8:00 p.m
Date: November 19, 2010
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
CH19
Ages 6 - 10
Everyone knows the popular story about the night before Christmas. In this workshop, we’ll read the famous poem and then create our very own version of the story by illustrating storybooks. Let your imagination get carried away with the holiday spirit! Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Emily Dora
Time: 1 Saturday, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Date: November 27, 2010
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
CHRISTMAS STOCKING WORKSHOP
CH20
Ages 6 - 10
Create your own unique stalking to hang by the chimney with care in this fun workshop. We’ll use gems, ribbon, sequins, fabric paint and more to accentuate and personalize our Christmas creations. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Lauren McCutcheon
Time: 1 Monday, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Date: November 29, 2010
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
RECYCLED ART: HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS
CH21
Ages 6 - 10
Learn how to make beautiful holiday ornaments using everyday items. Students will transform trash into treasure as they create artful ornaments to either keep or to give as a gift. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Theresa Nero
Time: 1 Tuesday, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Date: November 30, 2010
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
ORIGAMI ORNAMENTS
CH22
Ages 6 - 10
Learn the intricate art of Japanese paper folding as we create three-dimensional holiday ornaments. An assortment of shiny and pattern papers will be transformed into elegant stars and birds. Colorful beads and string will be added to make the creations ready to hang. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Vanessa Latour
Time: 1 Thursday, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Date: December 2, 2010
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS IN CLAY
CH23
Ages 6 - 10
Brighten your home during the holiday season with hand-made, one-of-a-kind ornaments! In the first class, students will use cookie cutters and other techniques (all fun winter shapes like snowmen, gifts, and Christmas trees!) to form their ornaments in clay. The second class allows students the chance to decorate their creation, through use of under-glazes, surface treatments, and acrylic paint finishes. The ornaments make perfect gifts or home decorations that can be used year after year! Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Charlotte Tolliver
Time: 2 Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Dates: December 4 - December 11, 2010
Members: $40
Non-Members: $55
Holiday Cookie Extravaganza
CH24, CH25, CH26
Ages 6 - 10
Be a sugar artist! Nothing says home for the holidays like freshly baked cookies. In this workshop students will bake and decorate several different kinds of cookies and take them home. Of course, there will be some tasting in class! Kids - roll up your sleeves and get ready to have some festive fun in the kitchen! Materials fee is included in tuition. Due to the nature of this class, Sweetwater is unable to accommodate food allergies/dietary restrictions.
CH24
Instructor: Cheron Urbanek
Time: 1 Friday, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Date: December 10, 2010
Members: $25
Non-Members: $35
CH25
Instructor: Cheron Urbanek
Time: 1 Friday, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Date: December 17, 2010
Members: $25
Non-Members: $35
CH26
Instructor: Cheron Urbanek
Time: 1 Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Date: December 18, 2010
Members: $25
Non-Members: $35
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