Arts

"To become truly immortal, a work

of art must escape all human limits:

logic and common sense will only interfere. But once these barriers are broken, it will enter the realms of childhood visions and dreams."

- Giorgio de Chirico

No individual may participate in classes at the

Carnegie Arts Center unless tuition has been paid in full (or a payment plan has been agreed upon)

prior to the start of session.

Tot Art Mini Camp

Instructor: Marcia Nodland

Ages: 3-5

Dates: (8) Tuesdays - Fridays, June 29 - July 9  *no class July 5

Time: 10:30 - 11:00 am

Cost: $45 members/$55 non-members

A special two-week mini camp for budding young artists.

Special Summer Offer!

Enroll your child in both Tot Art Mini Camp and Musikgarten “Cycle of the Seasons” and save up to $25 on class tuition.

$130 members/$140 non-members

compared to

$145 members/$165 non-members

Space is limited in these classes, so be sure to enroll early!

Drawing and Mixed Media (Spring)

Instructor: Holly York

Ages: 6-8

Dates: (6) Wednesdays, April 7 - May 12

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Cost: $60 members/$70 non-members

This class is an introduction to drawing and mixed media techniques using oil pastels, chalk pastels, watercolor, and other materials.  Lessons will also introduce students to Art History.  We will view and discuss art created by famous artists, including Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, and Wassily Kandinsky.

Drawing and Mixed Media (Summer)

Instructor: Holly York

Ages: 6-8

Dates: (4) Tuesdays, July 6 - July 27

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Cost: $40 members/$50 non-members

This class is an introduction to drawing and mixed media techniques using oil pastels, chalk pastels, watercolor, and other materials.  Lessons will also introduce students to Art History.  We will view and discuss art created by famous artists, including Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, and Wassily Kandinsky.

Shadow Puppets I

Instructor: Angie Pickman

Ages: 6-9

Dates: (5) Monday through Friday, June 21 - June 25

Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am

Cost: $50 members/$60 non-members

Artist Angie Pickman is excited to share her love of the paper arts with her students!  In this class students will learn how to design and create paper shadow puppets.  The students will also "act" out a story on a shadow stage.

Beginning Drawing

Instructor: Marcia Nodland

Ages: 9-12

Dates: (6) Wednesdays, June 7 - July 26  *no class June 21 or July 5

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Cost: $60 members/$70 non-members

Anyone can learn to draw!  Students will learn how to break objects down into basic shapes and add shading and shadow.  Have fun while seeing your drawing skills improve!

Shadow Puppets II

Instructor: Angie Pickman

Ages: 10-14

Dates: (5) Monday through Friday, June 21 - June 25

Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cost: $75 members/$85 non-members

Artist Angie Pickman is excited to share her love of the paper arts with her  students!  In this class students will learn how to design and create paper shadow puppets.  The students will also "act" out a story on a shadow stage.

Cartooning

Instructor: Stephen Dicks

Ages: 10-15

Dates: (8) Mondays, June 7 - August 2  *no class July 5

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Cost: $90 members/$100 non-members

This class is intended to help young artists discover the art of character design and development.  We will explore shape, size, style, and line weight, as well as how to give characters personality.  The overall goal of the class is to have fun while learning how to create compelling cartoon characters that can be used in animation, comics, and illustrations.  Students should bring a sketchpad to class - 8.5in x 11in or 11in x 12in.

Mask Making Workshop

Instructor: Holly York

Ages: 11-13

Dates: (2) Tuesday and Wednesday, June 29 and June 30

Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Cost: $30 members/$40 non-members

Students will learn about masks from a variety of cultures.  They will then make their own masks by applying plaster and gauze to their faces.  The second day of class, students will paint and decorate their mask in a style from a culture of their choice.

Abstract Painting (session 1)

Instructor: Elizabeth Hill

Ages: 13-17

Dates: (3) Wednesdays, June 9 - June 23

Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Cost: $60 members/$70 non-members

Students will learn about the varied styles and methods associated with Abstract Expressionism.  Each lesson will cover a different Abstract Expressionist, including Mark Rothko and Franz Kline.  Most of the class supplies are included, but students will need to bring paint brushes (synthetic bristles, various sizes from ½“ - 2” in width).  Students may enroll in both sessions of Abstract Painting.

Abstract Painting (session 2)

Instructor: Elizabeth Hill

Ages: 13-17

Dates: (3) Wednesdays, July 7 - July 21

Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Cost: $60 members/$70 non-members

Students will learn about the varied styles and methods associated with Abstract Expressionism.  Each lesson will cover a different Abstract Expressionist, including Jackson Pollock and Ellsworth Kelly.  Most of the class supplies are included, but students will need to bring paint brushes (synthetic bristles, various sizes from ½“ - 2” in width).  Students may enroll in both sessions of Abstract Painting.

Introduction to Calligraphy

Instructor: Ann Warren

Ages: 14+

Dates: (8) Mondays, April 5 - May 24

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Cost: $80 members/$90 non-members

This class will cover the basic mechanics and techniques of the calligraphy pen and ink.  We will cover several simple scripts including medieval, Victorian, and some Chinese and Japanese characters.  The class also includes a small introduction to illumination and embellishments to go along with the scripts.  Students are encouraged to wear an apron to protect their clothes.

Introduction to Calligraphy

Instructor: Ann Warren

Ages: 14+

Dates: (8) Tuesdays, June 8 - June 27

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Cost: $80 members/$90 non-members

This class will cover the basic mechanics and techniques of the calligraphy pen and ink.  We will cover several simple scripts including medieval, Victorian, and some Chinese and Japanese characters.  The class also includes a small introduction to illumination and embellishments to go along with the scripts.  Students are encouraged to wear an apron to protect their clothes.

Beginning Lithography

Instructor: Everett Ward

Ages: 16+

Dates: (6) Wednesdays, call to schedule lessons

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Cost: $180 members/$190 non-members

This course will cover basic principles of Lithography on stone. To include: graining stone, drawing image on stone, etching image on stone, pulling trial prints, and creating an edition of prints.  Students need to bring a couple of cellulose sponges to keep the stone wet during washout and pulling of prints.  If interested in this class, please contact the Carnegie Arts Center to schedule lithography lessons, 651-0765.

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