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Code Class Age Instructor Materials Desc.
9:00 - 12:00
av8601 metal + jewelry design 10 -13 Jay Sharpe $10 View
Using metalsmithing tools to learn the techniques of cutting, piercing, and soldering, students will learn to fabricate their own 3-d art forms or jewelry out of sheets of brass, copper, aluminum, and wire. [X]
av8602 stained glass 12+teens Mary McNeil $10 View
Students have an endless variety of designs from which to choose and will learn to cut glass and solder it together to form their own colorful stained glass creations. [X]
av8603 book arts 9 - 12 Meg Rodgers View
Students will create books from scratch, make their own paper, and learn the art of book binding. Projects will include origami books, accordion books, making pulp paper, gold leafing, collage, assemblage and exploration of the history of books.[X]
av8604 felting 9 - 12 Cherri Hankins $10 View
Come make felt from real sheep’s hair! In this class, students will make envelope purses, drawstring purses, and pocketbooks from vibrant colors of wool. Students may also choose to hand-felt booties out of natural sheep’s wool. Felting is a technique that does not involve knitting, and each work created is one-of-a-kind. Students will have loads of fun, while playing away in wool & soap bubbles. [X]
av8605 clay/wheel throwing 12+teens Matt Isaacson $20 View
This is a great introduction to working with clay on the wheel. We will learn the basics of handling clay, centering and raising forms on the wheel, as well as the basics of glazing and firing (ages 12 - 16 sorry, no exceptions made).[X]
av8606 watercolor 10 -13 Susan Quinnild View
Using watercolor paint, brushes, and watercolor paper, students will complete several original watercolor paintings while learning the basics of color mixing, composition, and special effects. [X]
av8607 b+w darkroom photography 9 - 12 Shane Rocheleau $30 includes film, processing, paper, negative sle View
Students will learn to visualize through the camera’s lens as they compose pictures with a 35mmcamera. The course includes lessons on composition, timing, subject matter, and basic camera operations, a picture-taking field trip on Tuesday, and darkroom time for printing the rest of the week. Students are encouraged to bring in a 35mm camera, or may borrow one of ours for the week.[X]
av8608 video filmmaking 12+teens Christopher Wiedeman View
Be your own director! Students will explore to the basic techniques involved in low-budget video production.  Learning through the use of video cameras and editing software, students will learn the self-expressive possibilities afforded by the moving image. In addition to discovering various shooting and editing forms, the goal of this class will be for students to thoughtfully consider the range of imagery presented through movies and television.  [X]
av8609 cartooning 9 - 12 Kirk O'Brien View
Students will invent their own cartoon characters and stories as they learn about drawing methods and materials used by professional cartoonists. Students will also explore the history of the comic form. [X]
av8610 puppetmaking 6 - 8 Sarah Hand View
We will be inspired by things all around us and create puppets of imaginary animals and monsters, and critters out of fabric, special papers, string, and found treasures. As a class, we will explore ways to create a simple puppet theatre and our last class of the week will include an original puppet show finale for parents and friends![X]
12:45 - 3:45
av8611 metal + jewelry design/magpie 8 - 10 Lynalise Woodleif $10 View
Using metalsmithing tools, hammered copper, and embellishments such as shells and pearls favored by early Native Americans, students will learn to fabricate their own charms and create an assemblage-style necklaces and bracelets out of brass, copper & aluminum wire. [X]
av8612 glass mosaics 9 - 12 Jessica Bauserman View
Explore the beauty of mosaics while learning about European and Middle Eastern culture, mythology, symbolism, and pattern making. Students will illustrate a thematic decorative design and use recycled glass, tile, and china to create a vibrant and beautiful mosaic.[X]
av8613 alternative printmaking 12+teens Mary Melton View
coming soon![X]
av8614 weaving 10 -13 Cherri Hankins $10 View
This class is designed for beginners & more advanced weavers. Beginners will be initiated into this wonderful craft by learning the fundamentals of preparing the floor loom and weaving-off a cool rug or wall hanging. Returning students may bring in their own project ideas, produce a project sheet, and work on more complex pieces under the guidance of the instructor. Sensational Spinning is a great compliment to this class. [X]
av8615 clay/handbuilding 9 - 12 Matt Isaacson $20 View
Students will explore various handbuilding techniques for creating ceramic forms such as plates, cups, vases, and shakers.[X]
av8616 bead art 10 -13 Ingrid Bernhardt $30 covers a bead tool kit. View
With the use of a variety of sizes and shapes in beads supplied, students will learn to adorn and create bead jewelry, and learn a variety of techniques which may include off-loom bead weaving basics.[X]
av8617 graphic design 12+teens Ken Rayher View
Want to make colorful, fun illustrations and graphics on the computer? This class will show you just how the pros do it. Beginning with demonstrations of the programs, students will soon be able to create printed computer illustrations using Illustrator CS2 and Photoshop on Mac G5 computers. We will put what they've learned to use designing and creating an original t-shirt to take home at the end of the week. [X]
av8618 cartooning 8 - 10 Kirk O'Brien View
Students will invent their own cartoon characters and stories as they learn about drawing methods and materials used by professional cartoonists. Students will also explore the history of the comic form. [X]
av8619 lost + found art 9 - 12 Kendra Wadsworth View
Get ready to go on collection field trips in the fan to a thrift store and nearby parks to create art inspired by nature and everyday objects. Using fabrics and scrap materials, Kendra's classes will incorporate innovative weaving techniques to create hanging tapestries and sculptures. Using collage techniques and found objects, Jessica's classes will find inspiration through artist references to transform objects into collective time capsules, identity treasure boxes, and artist trading cards. [X]

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