2010 FALL CLASSES
Clay on the Wheel with Gina DeSantis
Relax and sooth your mind by throwing bowls and cups on the pottery wheel. If you are more advanced try plates, lidded vessels or teapots. Classes are small to allow for individual instruction at all skill levels. Become a part of one of the most popular programs at Art House! All clays are food, microwave and dishwasher safe.
Mondays 6:30 - 8:30pm, 6 weeks
Session I Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18
Session II Oct 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Class fee: $150
Class fee includes: 25 lbs of clay, glazes, firings
Registration deadline: Session I Sept 7
Session II Oct 19
Session III August 12
Gina DeSantis is a ceramic artist living and working in Lakewood, Ohio. She holds a BFA from Cleveland State University and an MFA in ceramics from Kent State University. Her work revolves around the parallel ideas of making objects by hand and the ritual of their use, focusing on the interaction between objects and their environment. Gina has taught extensively in the Cleveland area to all ages and skill levels.
Introduction to Enameling with Kate Ward Terry
For thousands of years, diverse societies have utilized the fusion of glass to metal, or enameling, to produce beautiful and unique works of art. Learn the fundamental techniques of this ancient art form with Introduction to Enameling, a two-day workshop focusing on copper enameling. Working with opaque and liquid enamels, students will explore techniques such as stenciling, graphite and sgraffito.
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00pm, 4 weeks
Dates: Oct 5,12,19 & 26
Class fee: $100
Class fee includes: All supplies
Registration deadline: Sept 28 (5 student minimum)
Holiday Enameling Workshop with
Kate Ward Terry
This two day workshop will enable you to create enameled ornaments and/or pendants for a special keepsake. Powdered and liquid enamels will be used on the copper ornaments and pendants.
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00pm, 2 weeks
Dates: Nov 9 & 16
Class fee: $50
Class fee includes: All supplies
Registration deadline: Sept 28 (5 student minimum)
Printmaking and Watercolor with
Kate Ward Terry
Using basic printmaking techniques and simple patterned designs, students will create their own fine art prints. Safety-Kut print blocks will be used to carve out designs. The designs will be printed in black onto artist quality printing paper. After the designs dry, watercolor is applied to create a beautiful print. Your print images can also be transferred onto t-shirts, stationary and decorative papers.
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00pm, 5 weeks
Dates: Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8 (no class Nov 25)
Class fee: $100
Class fee includes: All supplies
Registration deadline: Oct 27
Kate Ward Terry holds a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art and has exhibited her prints, enamels and drawings throughout the United States and England. She has taught previously at Art House, Inc. and Zygote Press, sharing her belief that every individual possesses a distinct creative ability.
Clay Sculpture with Mark Yasenchack
Clay is an incredibly versatile material, encompassing a rich history and a diverse range of applications. In this class, venture beyond the usual pinching, coiling and slab-building by learning new techniques with which to manipulate clay. Beginners will develop strong fundamentals; advanced students will unlock fresh creative possibilities.
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:00pm, 5 weeks
Dates: Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7 & 14
Class fee: $150
Class fee includes: 25 pounds clay, glazes, firings
Registration deadline: Sept 8
Mark Yasenchack, a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College, is an accomplished ceramic artist who has exhibited in galleries across Ohio. In addition to his position as Gallery Manager at River Gallery in Rocky River, Mark is a skilled instructor with teaching experience at Heights Arts, Brecksville Center for the Arts and Cleveland Institute of Art. He draws inspiration for his art from the fine crafts of antiquity, creating ornate and timeless works without artifice.
Mixed Media Drawing (All Ages)
with Melinda Placko
All materials are up for grabs in this all ages class! Empty the supply chest and join us as we draw with a wide variety of dry and wet media. Combinations of charcoal, ink, pencil, gouache and collage will be explored. There will be directed assignments and open drawing time, individual and collaborative drawing experiences and an in-class library. Come and create mixed media collages and practice freedom of material.
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:00pm, 6 weeks
Dates: Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 8 (no class Nov 24)
Class fee: $110
Class fee includes: All supplies
Registration deadline: Oct 14
Melinda Placko received her BFA in painting from the Cleveland Institute of Art and her MFA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a focus on public and collaborative art. She is co-founder of Melk Truck Studio, and has nearly ten years experience teaching for organizations such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Akron Art Museum, YouthBuild Holyoke Massachusetts, Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio, Mycom and the Boys and Girls Club.
Silk Painting Workshops with Peggy Wertheim
Session I: The Joys of Silks and Paints
Discover, enjoy and create fine radiant art on silk. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! An incredible art form where no mistakes can be made. Students will delve into and learn resist application, color blending, salt techniques, color discharge and paint applications to create a silk hoop and a silk scarf or silk painting frame. A myriad of design ideas and reference books will be provided.
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:00pm, 3 weeks
Dates: Sept 22, 29 & Oct 6
Class fee: $60 plus a $25 material fee payable to Peggy the first night of class
Registration deadline: Sept 15
Session II: Silk Painting Explorations
These workshops are for new and continuing students. You will be inspired by exciting new techniques! Create silk scarves and/or silk paintings to frame. Design ideas, books and handout packout provided.
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:00pm, 3 weeks
Dates: Oct 12, 20 & 27
Class fee: $60 plus a $25 material fee payable to Peggy the first night of class
Registration deadline: Oct 6
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All Ages Family Open Studios
Third Saturday of every month; 1-3 pm
Oct 16
Nov 20
FREE!
Enjoy spending time with your family as you make individual pieces or family art works. Each month has a theme and Art House provides the materials. Make an adventure of it by exploring your imagination and using those creative images to form your art work.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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