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Jan
15
to Feb 12

Abstract Mixed-Media II

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this 5-week course is held wednesday, january 15th, 22nd, 29th,
& february 5th & 12th
from 1pm to 4pm

Join STAA and Zona for “Part 2” of her popular Abstract Mixed-Media Workshop! In their Beginner’s course, students learned about the formal elements of design and discovering their artistic voices. Now, put these skills to use and continue your education with Zona by going deeper into your abstract expression as an artist. Zona will guide you in blind contour drawing, spontaneous line drawings, observational painting, and composition investigation. Explore these new skills and work intuitively to find your natural “mark” as an artist. Students will learn what it means to create a cohesive series as they complete paintings throughout the course.

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Feb
7
to Feb 28

Introduction to Color & Design

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This 4-week COURSE meets Friday, FEBRUARY 7TH, 14TH, 21ST, & 28TH
from 1pm to 3pm

Want to know why Van Gogh, Cezanne and Monet's paintings are so famous and well loved? Want to make your artwork sing like theirs? In this four week class, instructor Rachel Crawford will let you in on one of their secrets... COLOR! This beginning Color Theory class will explore the theory and history of color through hands-on color mixing and painting. Students will create a variety of color wheels and each week, will create a small painting applying color mixing theory using the various color wheel relationships to learn color harmony, contrast, and value. This class will also cover the principles of design, the elements of art, and the Divine Proportion when planning out the small painting designs.

*Note: Traditional gouache will be used in this class (see materials list).

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Mar
9
to Mar 30

Discovering Watercolor

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This four-week course Meets sunday, March 9, 16, 23, & 30
9:00am to 11:00am

This Discovering Watercolor Course is for all skill levels. This four-week course explores nontraditional watercolor techniques. Together, we will navigate a variety of techniques and exercises. Rachael will guide you in developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence in these unique areas of watercolor creation. No prior knowledge of watercolor is required! This course is for adults only. This course is mainly about having fun, creating art with unexpected outcomes, and applying experimental skills to everyday watercolor ideas.

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Mar
14
to Mar 28

Gouache Techniques

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This 3-week COURSE meets Friday, march 14, 21, & 28
from 1Pm to 3pm

In this class, students will learn how to paint with gouache! Gouache is a wonderful opaque watercolor paint that has been in use for centuries. It is used on paper and dries to a matte finish. Students will learn all of its various uses, from thick to thinned with water, layering techniques, and beyond.
Week One: Layering Techniques
Week Two: Botanical Study
Week Three: Ink Wash Technique

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Apr
4
to May 2

Advanced Color Theory

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This 4-week COURSE meets Friday, april 4, 11, 25, & May 2
(note: class does not meet friday, april 18)
from 1Pm to 3pm

In this class students will explore the visual effects of color and how our eyes and minds perceive it. Students will make a painting a week based upon the various visual effects we will be studying in this class. The supply list is the same as Intro to Color & Design.

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Sep
6
to Sep 27

Color Theory and Design I

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THIS 4-WEEK COURSE MEETS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20, & 27
FROM 1PM TO 3PM

Want to know why Van Gogh, Cezanne and Monet's paintings are so famous and well loved? Want to make your artwork sing like theirs? In this four week class, instructor Rachel Crawford will let you in on one of their secrets... COLOR! This beginning Color Theory class will explore the theory and history of color through hands-on color mixing and painting. Students will create a variety of color wheels and each week, will create a small painting applying color mixing theory using the various color wheel relationships to learn color harmony, contrast, and value. This class will also cover the principles of design, the elements of art, and the Divine Proportion when planning out the small painting designs.

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Aug
3
to Aug 24

Still Life & Oil

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THIS 4-WEEK COURSE MEETS SATURDAY AUGUST 3, 10, 17, & 24
FROM 10:00AM TO 12:00PM

In this beginner-level course, Carolyn Biggio discusses art history, developing color masses, and oil techniques with students. Carolyn will give presentations on art history, specifically the development from academic painting to impressionism in 19th Century France, and will teach students how to develop shape, color masses, and volume. Students will work new with objects each week - including transparent objects. This class is great for students who wish to learn about the all-encompassing history and techniques of oil paints and still life!

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Jul
22
to Jul 26

Young Artists Studio: Pottery Week!

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Have a teen that’s interested in ceramics or wants to hone their skills? In this camp, hosted by resident ceramics instructor Janie Dick, students will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics while creating functional and sculptural work inspired by ceramic artists. Students will split their time between the potter’s wheel and developing hand-building techniques. Once their pieces are completed, Janie will teach students about the firing process and how to fire pottery using an electric kiln.

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Jul
22
to Jul 26

Pottery Camp Week 3

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Everyone’s favorite summer pottery camps are back! Resident ceramics instructor, Janie Dick, will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics with students. Students will work with clay and use a variety of techniques to create fabulous ceramic pieces. While developing their fine and major motor skills, children will be encouraged to use their imaginations to create functional and sculptural work on the potter’s wheel and through handbuilding techniques. 

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Jul
15
to Jul 19

Pottery Camp Week 2

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Everyone’s favorite summer pottery camps are back! Resident ceramics instructor, Janie Dick, will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics with students. Students will work with clay and use a variety of techniques to create fabulous ceramic pieces. While developing their fine and major motor skills, children will be encouraged to use their imaginations to create functional and sculptural work on the potter’s wheel and through handbuilding techniques. 

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Jul
8
to Jul 12

Young Artists Studio Week 2

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Does your child want a summer program where they can immerse themselves in visual art?
The Young Artists Studio summer program educates and promotes teen artists in a hands on learning environment through painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed-media project. Students will create unique projects while also learning professional art techniques and theories. With only 10 spots available, specialized and personal instruction gives students the opportunity to pick their own path as an artist and develop skills to create a diverse portfolio or art for their personal collection.

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Jul
8
to Jul 12

Pottery Camp Week 1

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Everyone’s favorite summer pottery camps are back! Resident ceramics instructor, Janie Dick, will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics with students. Students will work with clay and use a variety of techniques to create fabulous ceramic pieces. While developing their fine and major motor skills, children will be encouraged to use their imaginations to create functional and sculptural work on the potter’s wheel and through handbuilding techniques. 

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Jun
17
to Jun 21

Young Artists Studio Week 1

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Does your child want a summer program where they can immerse themselves in visual art?
The Young Artists Studio summer program educates and promotes teen artists in a hands on learning environment through painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed-media project. Students will create unique projects while also learning professional art techniques and theories. With only 10 spots available, specialized and personal instruction gives students the opportunity to pick their own path as an artist and develop skills to create a diverse portfolio or art for their personal collection.

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Jun
15
to Jun 22

Beginning Abstract Mixed-Media Workshop

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THIS 2-DAY WORKSHOP TAKES PLACE
SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH AND 22ND
FROM 9AM TO 4PM

In this introductory workshop, students will explore the theories and techniques of larger scale abstract painting. Zona will lead students through the theories and techniques of color-mixing, effectively applying paint, composing visual space, and understanding abstract language.

Each student will develop their personal expression to further explore the process of abstract art. Students will investigate composition using the formal elements and principles of design and find their natural “mark.” Students can expect to create at least three 18”x24” abstract pieces over the course of both days. Zona hopes to provide her students with the tools to explore new concepts, develop a creative voice, and build confidence as artists!

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Jun
6
to Jun 13

Sculpt Your Own Pet Mug

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2-WEEK WORKSHOP MEETS
THURSDAY, JUNE 6TH AND 13TH
FROM 3:30PM TO 6:30PM

Students will learn the basics of sculpture with instructor Janie Dick! Janie will teach students how to work with clay to build a sculpture of your pet onto a pre-made ceramic mug. Students will work with their hands and clay tools to create their pieces and use underglazes to add color. Pieces are then fired, and students will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up!

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Jun
3
to Jul 5

Kids Pottery Wheel Basics

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THESE 4-WEEK COURSES MEET
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 10, 17, & 24
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 12, 19, & 26
FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 14, 21, & 28
FROM 4:00PM TO 6:30PM

Kids will learn step by step how to throw basic forms on the potter’s wheel. In the first two classes, students will learn and practice making different vessels that could be wheel thrown such as mugs, bowls, and plates. Students will trim their thrown pieces and then work with stamps and tools to add different textures, designs, and attachments to their work. In the last two classes, students will apply glazes and the instructor will give students a time and date to pick up their fired pieces. Students are asked to bring an old rag or towel to use for clean up!

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Jun
2
to Jun 30

Watercolor: Beginner Botanicals

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THIS FOUR-WEEK COURSE MEETS SUNDAY, JUNE 2ND, 9TH, 23RD, & 30TH
9:00AM TO 11:00AM

Watercolor: Beginner Botanicals is a four-week course in June that explores the essentials of watercolor painting with a focus on the art of botanicals. Together, we will navigate a variety of techniques and exercises. I will guide you in refining your skills, knowledge, and confidence as a watercolor artist. We will paint in a variety of botanical imagery as you begin to create your own personal style. This course is for artists with an beginner/intermediate level of watercolor knowledge.

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May
24
4:00 PM16:00

Clay Date!

SINGLE SESSION CLASSES FRIDAY, MAY 24TH
4:00PM - 5:30PM AND 6:00PM - 7:30PM

Have a special someone you want to create a memorable evening with, or do you and your friends need a night out? Join us for this “couples” course! Each couple creates hand thrown pieces on the potter’s wheel. Instructor Janie Dick will teach students how to work with clay to throw their very own vessel. Create a variety of pieces, then choose the best one to complete the firing process. Students will work with stamps and tools to add texture to their pieces, attachments, and choose glazes to add color. Pieces are then fired, and students will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up!

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May
9
to May 30

Acrylic Basics

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THIS 4-WEEK CLASS MEETS
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 16, 23, & 30
FROM 9:00AM - 12:00PM

As a beginner’s class the goal is to get a small taste of acrylic painting in a fun playful environment. During this introductory class, beginning students will be introduced to:
1. The use of paint brushes to include loading and stroking of paint onto a substrate (wood and canvas).
2. Positive and Negative Painting Techniques, positive painting focuses on the object/objects in your painting and negative painting is focused on the space around objects.
3. The use of acrylics for crafts and fine art.
4. The use of analogous and complementary colors.

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May
2
to May 19

Open Pottery Studio

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OPEN POTTERY STUDIO DATES INCLUDE:
MARCH 4, 7, 11, 14, 25, 28, & APRIL 1’
APRIL 3, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, & 25
MAY 2, 6, 13, 16, 20, & 23
SIGN UP FOR TWO OR MORE MONTHS AND RECEIVE A $25 DISCOUNT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL MONTH!

Open Pottery Studio allows individuals with previous pottery knowledge to freely create new works of art! Resident pottery instructor, Janie Dick, will be in attendance to monitor ceramicists and answer questions, but only minimal instruction is provided. With a monthly subscription, students will receive 25 pounds of low-fire Gator White clay, use of the pottery wheel, slab roller, and all tools and glazes. Students may also bring any low-fire clay, low-fire glazes, and tools, they may want to use. STAA will handle all bisque and glaze firing on site. Firings will take place at the end of the third and fourth weeks of studio, so make sure your pieces are bone dry and ready! Any additional firings will be a $15 charge per firing to the student.
Come and go during the offered dates and times as you please! We ask that students that require use of the pottery wheel email maggy@sttammany.art with their required dates to reserve a wheel. All students must clean up after themselves before leaving!

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May
1
to May 22

Still Life & Oil

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 THIS 4-WEEK COURSE MEETS WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 8, 15, & 22
FROM 10:00AM TO 12:00PM

In this beginner-level course, Carolyn Biggio discusses art history, developing color masses, and oil techniques with students. Carolyn will give presentations on art history, specifically the development from academic painting to impressionism in 19th Century France, and will teach students how to develop shape, color masses, and volume. Students will work new with objects each week - including transparent objects. This class is great for students who wish to learn about the all encompassing history and techniques of oil paints and still life!

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Apr
27
10:00 AM10:00

Bookbinding 101

SINGLE-SESSION WORKSHOP
SATURDAY APRIL 27
10AM - 1PM

This class is an introduction to the wonderful world of bookbinding. In this class we will discuss the history of bookbinding and explore two basic book forms, the concertina (accordion fold) and the pamphlet. Each student will create two books, a hard cover concertina and a sewn single pamphlet. Bookbinding supplies will be provided.

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Apr
23
to May 7

Experimental Watercolor - April

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MARCH IS SOLD OUT, SO SIGN UP FOR APRIL!
THIS 3-WEEK COURSE MEETS TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 30, & MAY 7
FROM 6:00PM TO 8:00PM

In this three week class we will explore watercolor with an experimental approach. Students will paint with watercolor and other compatible mediums such as gouache, ink, and water soluble pencils/crayons. Students will learn how each medium works on its own and experiment with using them with each other. This is a playful and fun class to see what watercolor can do!

Week One: Mark Making and Charting Mediums 
Week Two: Wet into Wet Techniques
Week Three:  Experimental Abstract Deconstruction

Note: This is a hands-on painting class, with both classwork and homework.

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Apr
10
to May 15

Fundamentals of Drawing

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THIS 6-WEEK COURSE MEETS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 17, 24, AND MAY 1, 8, & 15
FROM 5:30PM TO 8:30PM

This six week class is for any new or returning student to learn or refresh drawing skills. Basic design elements combined with foundation drawing techniques will provide the confidence and skill in creating a successful composition. Line, contour, value, mass and weight, texture, and lessons in perspective will be principles covered.

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Apr
4
to May 2

Advanced Color Theory

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THIS 4-WEEK COURSE MEETS THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 11, 25, & MAY 2
*THIS CLASS DOES NOT MEET THE WEEK OF APRIL 18*
FROM 10AM TO NOON

In this class we will explore the visual effects of color and how our eyes and minds perceive it. Students will make a painting each week based upon the various visual effects we will be studying in this class. The supply list is the same as Color Theory 1. 

*Advanced Color Theory class is for students who have already completed Color Theory I taught by Rachel Crawford. 

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Apr
3
to Apr 25

Open Pottery Studio

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OPEN POTTERY STUDIO DATES INCLUDE:
APRIL 9, 16, 23, &B 30

Open Pottery Studio allows individuals with previous pottery knowledge to freely create new works of art! Resident pottery instructor, Janie Dick, will be in attendance to monitor ceramicists and answer questions, but only minimal instruction is provided. With a monthly subscription, students will receive 25 pounds of low-fire Gator White clay, use of the pottery wheel, slab roller, and all tools and glazes. Students may also bring any low-fire clay, low-fire glazes, and tools, they may want to use. STAA will handle all bisque and glaze firing on site. Firings will take place at the end of the third and fourth weeks of studio, so make sure your pieces are bone dry and ready! Any additional firings will be a $15 charge per firing to the student.
Come and go during the offered dates and times as you please! We ask that students that require use of the pottery wheel email maggy@sttammany.art with their required dates to reserve a wheel. All students must clean up after themselves before leaving!

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Mar
30
2:00 PM14:00

Bunny Sculpting

CLASS RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH

Each student will work with their hands to sculpt bunnies for Easter! Customize your bunnies with carving tools, stamps, attachments, and underglazes to add color. Pieces will then be fired, and students will be given a time to pick up their little friends!

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Mar
30
10:00 AM10:00

Bookbinding 101

SINGLE-SESSION WORKSHOp
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
10AM - 1PM

This class is an introduction to the wonderful world of bookbinding. In this class we will discuss the history of bookbinding and explore two basic book forms, the concertina (accordion fold) and the pamphlet. Each student will create two books, a hard cover concertina and a sewn single pamphlet. Bookbinding supplies will be provided.

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Mar
7
to Mar 21

Experimental Watercolor

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THIS 3-WEEK COURSE MEETS THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 14, & 21
FROM 10AM TO NOON

In this three week class we will explore watercolor with an experimental approach. Students will paint with watercolor and other compatible mediums such as gouache, ink, and water soluble pencils/crayons. Students will learn how each medium works on its own and experiment with using them with each other. This is a playful and fun class to see what watercolor can do!

Week One: Mark Making and Charting Mediums 
Week Two: Wet into Wet Techniques
Week Three:  Experimental Abstract Deconstruction

Note: This is a hands-on painting class, with both classwork and homework.

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Mar
4
to Apr 1

Open Pottery Studio

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OPEN POTTERY STUDIO DATES INCLUDE:
MARCH 4, 7, 11, 14, 25, 28, & APRIL 1’
SIGN UP FOR TWO OR MORE MONTHS AND RECEIVE A $25 DISCOUNT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL MONTH!

Open Pottery Studio allows individuals with previous pottery knowledge to freely create new works of art! Resident pottery instructor, Janie Dick, will be in attendance to monitor ceramicists and answer questions, but only minimal instruction is provided. With a monthly subscription, students will receive 25 pounds of low-fire Gator White clay, use of the pottery wheel, slab roller, and all tools and glazes. Students may also bring any low-fire clay, low-fire glazes, and tools, they may want to use. STAA will handle all bisque and glaze firing on site. Firings will take place at the end of the third and fourth weeks of studio, so make sure your pieces are bone dry and ready! Any additional firings will be a $15 charge per firing to the student.
Come and go during the offered dates and times as you please! We ask that students that require use of the pottery wheel email maggy@sttammany.art with their required dates to reserve a wheel.

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