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TEEN CLASSES
Many of the adult classes are suitable for portfolio development for high school students interested in majoring in art.  

Teens at the Wheel
Ann Hobart
Section: 08-2-CE3
(ages 12-16)
8 Tuesdays
April 15 – June 3
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost:  $150 ($130 member)
This is an eight-week class for the teen who wants to learn or develop skills on the potter’s wheel.   Wedging, centering and throwing on the wheel will be covered as well as basic hand-building techniques to embellish the student’s pieces.  

Register Online | 08-2-CE3
Introduction to Ceramics
Carol Harris Spicer
Section: 08-3-AA1
AA1 (ages 13-16)
9 days. June 23 - July 3
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:  $190 ($170 member)
Discover the endless versatility of clay as you learn how to form it into anything from mugs to sculpture.  Hand building techniques such as coils, pinching and working with slabs, as well as using the potter’s wheel will be covered.    This class allows time for creating, glazing and firing pottery and is appropriate for both beginning and intermediate students.  Curriculum is flexible to allow for individual direction.  Supply fee includes 25 pounds of clay, glazes and firing.  

Register Online | 08-3-AA1
Introduction to Black & White Photography
Lauren Beach
Section: 08-3-AA6

 (ages 13-18)
9 days
June 23 - July 3
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost:  $160 ($140 member)
This class will introduce students to the basics of black and white photography including camera control, film development and print processing.  There will be a combination of lectures and demonstrations, with the majority of the time spent in the darkroom.  Participants must have a 35-mm SLR with manual option camera and supply their own film.  


Register Online | 08-3-AA6
Fundamentals of Drawing
Kristen Bohlander
Section: 08-3-AA14
(ages 13-16)
10 days
July 7 - 18
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:  $175 ($155 member)
Have you ever looked at a great drawing and thought, “Wish I could do that!” Now you can!  This class will emphasize drawing from real objects in natural situations to focus on the concepts that are vital to any artist’s education: composition, line, value and perspective. Using a variety of media, including pencils, pens and charcoal, students will strengthen their skills through a series of projects to increase their knowledge of art and design.

Register Online | 08-3-AA14
Painting with Acrylics
Kristen Bohlander
Section: 08-3-AA15
(ages 13-16)
10 days
July 7 - 18
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost:  $175 ($155 member)
Explore composition, color usage and other aspects of painting in acrylics.  Work on a still-life or subject of your choice.  General techniques will be demonstrated and individual attention will be given to all participants so they can advance at their own pace.

Register Online | 08-3-AA15
Woodcarving
James Misner
Section: 08-3-AA28
(ages 10-16)
10 days
July 21 – August 1
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:  $220 ($200 member)
This class introduces students to basic techniques of carving.  Use of reciprocating carvers and rotary cutters will be explored.  Techniques will include woodcuts, sign making, relief carving and small sculptures.  Projects will be taken from Native American and African Arts.  Safety, proper clamping, hand placement, and tool control will be taught.  (Basic Wood required)
Register Online | 08-3-AA28

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