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Artventure: Preschool 2-5yr
A story + art, what a great stART to an Artventure! So come, take a dot for a walk with Harold and the Purple Crayon. Discover shapes in It Looked Liked Spilt Milk. Mix it up with Little Yellow Little Blue. Catch a bite with The Very Hungry Caterpillar as you mix up your own colorful paintings. The process of art allows children to explore, discover and manipulate their worlds through their senses. There is no prescribed “product”. It’s about discovering different marks, colors, textures, sights, and smells! A new art medium is introduced each class including: clay, printmaking, drawing, fibers, mixed media, and more! You have several different centers to choose from, teaching various techniques in that medium of the day. Dress for a mess! A parent or grandparent must accompany each child. Come join your artist on their first Artventure! Email Christina.spencer@oacarts.org if you have any questions.
Instructor: Christina Spencer
2 Classes: 5 Sessions
Thursdays 1/26-2/23 @ 9:00-10:00am
Thursdays 3/1-3/29 @ 3:00-4:00pm
OAC Studio III |
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Artventure: 6-9yr
Discover the confidence found in creating an “Ish” drawing! Art doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to look vase-ish, sun-ish, or person-ish. Art is about playing, experimenting, imagining, interpreting, transforming, feeling, inspiring and creating! You are the Artist and the classroom is your CHOICE studio. A new art medium is introduced each class including: clay, printmaking, drawing, fibers, mixed media, and more! You’ll have several different centers to choose from, teaching various techniques in that medium of the day. Parents or grandparents are always welcomed and encouraged to join their artist on their Artventure! Email Christina.spencer@oacarts.org if you have any questions.
Instructor: Christina Spencer
1 Class: 5 Sessions
Tuesdays 1/24 – 2/21 @ 3:30-5:00pm |
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Artventure: Printmaking 10yr+
You are the Artist and the classroom is your CHOICE studio! Artists 10 years + are challenged to develop their skills in their chosen medium. A new art medium will be offered each quarter including: clay, printmaking, drawing, fibers, mixed media, and more! You’ll have several different centers to choose from, teaching various techniques in that medium being focused on.
This class we will explore the art of printmaking, a process that typically allows the artist to make multiple original works of art. The artist creates an image on a surface that is then inked and transferred. This class will discuss the techniques of monotype, stencil, planographic, intaglio, and reliefs. Prints can be hung as a work of art or become t-shirts, cards, poster, anything! Parents or grandparents are always welcomed and encouraged to join their artist on their Artventure! Email Christina.spencer@oacarts.org if you have any questions.
Instructor: Christina Spencer
1 Class: 5 Sessions
Tuesdays 2/28 - 3/27 @ 3:30-5:00pm
OAC Studio III |
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Clay for Kids: Hand-building 10yr+
Your imagination is the limit as you mold anything from objects, animals, or people in clay. Learn how to translate you own ideas into 3D creations. We will be using the coil extruder, slab roller, ceramic tools, molds, anything and everything, but most importantly our hands! This class is ideal if you want to get good and muddy while exploring the process of clay. If you have taken clay and/or a wheel-throwing class, try working outside of the circle! Challenge yourself with new techniques to add to your wheel thrown pieces! Dress for a mess. Come to the first class with ideas, excitement, and inspiration! Email CarlsPottery@gmail.com if you have questions.
Instructor: Carl Schick
1 Class: 7 Sessions
Tuesdays 1/24-3/6 @ 3:30-5:00pm
OAC Studio I/II |
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Clay for Kids: Pottery Wheel 10yr+
How do you throw clay on the wheel? It’s not what it seems. Learn how to use the wheel to create three dimensional forms and vessels. Demonstrations will cover the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, and forming useable vessels. Beginners come and get your hands muddy! If you are accustomed to clay come fine tune your skills, learn a new technique, and challenge yourself with larger more complex forms. Dress for a mess and wear tennis shoes. Come to the first class with ideas, excitement and inspiration! Call instructor at 507-835-1192 if you have any questions.
Instructor: Joan Mooney
1 Class: 7 Sessions
Thursdays 1/26-3/8 @ 3:30-5:00pm
OAC Studio I |
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Hand-building in Clay
High School and Adults
Explore hand-building with clay as a way of creating functional and sculptural works of art. We will be using the coil extruder, slab roller, ceramic tools, molds, anything and everything, but most importantly our hands! This class is ideal for beginners to explore and to understand the process of ceramics. If you are accustomed to clay and/or have taken a wheel-throwing class, try working outside of the circle! Challenge yourself with new techniques of hand-building as a way to enhance your wheel thrown pieces. Dress for a mess and wear tennis shoes. Come to the first class with ideas, excitement and inspiration! You’re the artist, express yourself! One 25lbs. bag of clay is included with the class; any additional clay can be purchased from the OAC. Basic glazing will be covered to finish pieces. Email CarlsPottery@gmail.com if you have questions.
Instructor: Carl Schick
1 Class: 7 Sessions
Tuesdays 1/24-3/6 @ 6:30-9:00pm
OAC Studio I/II |
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Pottery on the Wheel
High School and Adults
How do you work clay on the wheel? Beginners will learn how to use the wheel to create three dimensional forms and vessels. Demonstrations will cover the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, trimming and forming functional vessels. Beginners come and get your hands muddy! If you are accustomed to clay come fine tune your skills, learn a new technique, and challenge yourself with larger more complex forms. Dress for a mess and wear tennis shoes. Come to the first class with ideas, excitement and inspiration. You’re the artist, express yourself! One 25lbs. bag of clay is included with the class; any additional clay can be purchased from the OAC. Basic glazing will be covered to finish pieces. Call instructor at 507-835-1192 if you have any questions.
Instructor: Joan Mooney
1 Classes: 7 Sessions
Thursdays 1/26-3/8 @ 6:30-9:00pm
OAC Studio I |
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Ceramic Mosaics
High School and Adults
For centuries, people have been creating mosaics to decorate everything from cathedrals to contemporary bathrooms to tabletops to wall hangings. Taking inspiration from this unique art form, in this class you will design your own piece to be framed and ready to take a special place on your wall. Come to the first class with a relatively simple design. Stencil designs are good inspiration. In class the design will be adapted to the requirements of working in clay. In the second class, students will “paint” the pieces that have been bisque fired and cover with clear glaze. During the third class, the individual pieces will be glued into a wood frame and grout applied. You may bring paint to finish your pre-made raw wood frame.
Email jgfsrs4@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Instructor: Judy Srsen
1 Class: 3 Sessions
Monday1/30 @ 6:00-8:30pm
2/6 & 2/13 @ 6:30-8:00pm
OAC Studio II |
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Drawing
High School and Adults
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up”, Pablo Picasso. Relax, draw often, and draw what you see. We will break open a full toolbox of techniques and tips to help you become proficient at drawing and more informed in viewing art. Explore the various ways in which the elements and principles of design work together to improve your creative approach to drawing. Students will become empowered to create compositions that reflect their own personalities and to make wise choices with the endless subject material that surrounds us. Take part in a supportive and fun classroom environment. Come with ideas, excitement and inspiration to explore the basics of drawing!
(Bring basic Drawing supplies for 1st day: #2 pencil, Charcoal, and a sketchbook)
Email katherineseger@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Instructor: Katherine Seger
1 Class: 7 Sessions
Thursdays 1/26-3/8 @ 6:30-8:30pm
OAC Studio II |
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Watercolor
High School and Adults
Get ready to explore the wonders of painting with watercolors. You will learn many techniques such as dry brush, wet into wet, salt, sponge, glaze wash, splattering and many more. You will also receive tips that will help inspire you and unleash your inner creativity. Basic ideas about the elements and principles of art will be review such as composition and lighting. Be ready to explore the many ways you can make watercolor work for you in this supportive and creative environment. (Bring basic Watercolor Supplies for 1st day: Watercolor Paper, Paint, palette, and brushes)
Instructor: Chris Hettinga
1 Class: 6 Sessions
Tuesdays 1/26-2/28 @ 7:00-9:00pm
OAC Studio III |
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