W inter/spring Schedule 2018

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1 Winter/Spring Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA Offering art classes, demonstrations, and workshops in all media, exhibition opportunities, and more. W inter/spring Schedule 2018 To register for a class, see page 3, call , or visit Ceramics Tile Making with Savannah Kramer Class: Tuesdays, 10:00 am-1:00 pm January 9-February 27, (8 weeks) Open Studio: Fridays, 10:00 am-1:00 pm $250 member $265 nonmember. Materials included Turn your drawings into three-dimensional tiles. Whether you have worked with clay or not you will learn how to make low relief tiles for any setting. Create your very own tile set. Handbuilding with Savannah Kramer Class: Thursdays, 10:00 am-1:00 pm January 11-March 1, (8 weeks) Open Studio: Fridays, 10:00 am-1:00 pm $250 member $265 nonmember. Materials included You ll learn a variety of skills to make hand-built vessels, platters and vases, jars, pots, and more. Learn how to use the potter s wheel! Decorate and glaze your pieces. You ll be thrilled with the beautiful pieces you create! No experience necessary. Just bring a smock, and a positive attitude. Throwing Pottery with Savannah Kramer Fridays, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Class: January 12-March 2, (8 weeks) Open Studio: 10:00 am-1:00 pm $250 member $265 nonmember. Materials included This course introduces the fundamental skills necessary to produce basic pottery forms on the wheel, such as bowls, vases, mugs and plates. Develop and improve your technical throwing skills, and learn a variety of techniques. Ceramics Drop-in-Studio with Savannah Kramer Every Friday 2:00-5:00 pm $35 per session, all materials included! Want to try hand building for a day? Have an idea for a project but need space, materials and guidance? Then this is for you! How to Register... Call the Art Center ( ) at least one day in advance to reserve your spot. Watercolor Landscape Watercolor with Howard Watson Tuesdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm WINTER SESSION: January 9-February 27, (8 weeks) SPRING SESSION: March 20-May 8, (8 weeks) Howard Watson, celebrated artist and illustrator, provides short demos, explains color, shapes and design. Work from photos or sketches. If you need a boost in color or design, this class is for you. Have fun and learn! Gentle critique at the end of each class. Make Your Paintings Come to Life with Steve Zazenski Wednesdays, 1:00-4:00 pm WINTER SESSION: February 21-March 28, (6 weeks) $110 member $125 nonmember Complete 6 paintings in 6 weeks. Learn a variety of techniques. Even the most experienced artist will benefit from this class. Drawing Improve Your Drawing Skills with Betz Green Tuesdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm WINTER SESSION: January 16-March 6, (8 weeks) SPRING SESSION: April 3-May 22, (8 weeks) All levels. This class focuses on your individual needs. Materials and techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. Work from a still life or favorite photograph while proceeding at your own pace. (continued on next page) Visit often, for program updates

2 Drawing (cont d) Draw or Paint from a Live Model Mondays, 12:30 pm-3:30 pm January 8-February 26, (8 weeks) $100 member $110 nonmember, includes model fee Build or refine your drawing skills in this open studio class, with a live, professional model. There is no instructor. Other Media NEW! Nurturing Your Creative Self with Daune Marie Tuesdays, 1:00-3:30 pm January 9-February 6, (5 weeks) $120 member $135 nonmember (+$20 materials fee payable to instructor) In every heart, there is art. Whether you re looking to relax and connect with your playful side, recover from a stuck place, or dive deeper into exploration of who you are and how you see your place in the world, this is for you. You will focus on self-expression and gain creative ideas, skills, and take-away tools to nurture your mind, heart, and soul. A new project and art form will be introduced each week including collage/mixed media, painting, drawing, art journaling, and original craft sculpting. Come capture and make meaning of life experiences through your own unique creative process. NEW! An Introduction to Oil Painting with Jim Green Wednesdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm January 17-March 7, (8 weeks) Take the mystery out of oil painting with this fun beginner s course. Learn about oil paints, brushes, creating a composition, applying colors and the maintenance and care of your materials and completed art. For Children back AGAIN! To register for classes or workshops, see page 3. Starting Summer 2018! Summer Drawing Workshops for Kids! NEW! Pastel Painting with Susan Klinger Thursdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm WINTER SESSION: January 11-March 22, (8 weeks) NO CLASS JANUARY 18, FEBRUARY 15 or MARCH 15. SPRING SESSION: April 12-May 31, (8 weeks) Tentative Explore pastel by learning a variety of approaches to working in this versatile medium. Working from a Notan sketch, underpainting and basic composition will also be covered. Guided lessons as well as the opportunity to explore individual interests. Individual and group critique sessions to help you grow as an artist. Suitable for beginners or those with experience working in soft pastel. Note This class is for those wishing to work in soft pastel. Oil pastel is very different and will not be covered. Beginning Painting for Adults with Pauline Braun Session A: Thursdays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm OR Session B: Thursdays, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm January 11-February 1, (4 weeks) $70 member $85 nonmember Learn to paint and draw from still life with acrylic, watercolor, charcoal. Each week we will work in a new medium. This course is great for beginners, providing an introductory framework for seeing and rendering basic shapes, for using line and form, and exploring color theory and the use of color. FREE for Members Only! OPEN painting STUDIO Every Friday, 10 am-2 pm Paint with a group of dedicated artists. No instructor. Do your own thing. Bring photos or sketches to work from, or set up a still life with our collection of props. Help Us Spread the Word... It s a bit early, but last summer s children s workshops return this summer. More information to come! Monday-Thursday 2-Hour Sessions Choose 1, 2, 3, or ALL 4 WEEKS! $105 student/week Ages 5-12

3 Membership, Class, and Workshop Registration SENIORS (65 and older) INDIVIDUAL ADULT (18 to 64 yrs) HOUSEHOLD MEMBERSHIP (2 persons living in same household) $25/yr $30/yr $45/yr Membership year is from September 1 to August 31. Membership benefits include: Reduced fees for classes and workshops List your website on ACAA s Artist Links page Ability to participate in member exhibits FREE admission to demonstrations Use of our extensive library and videotapes FREE Friday Member Open Studio Discounts on art supplies and framing. Just show your membership card. Please register early!! Courses with insufficient registration will be canceled. Tuition fees will be refunded only if a course is withdrawn. Refunds will not be given for classes you cannot attend. DO NOT SEND MEMBERSHIP DUES WITH CLASS REGISTRATION; PLEASE PAY SEPARATELY. Membership Complete the form at right and mail with your check payable to Art Center at Ambler to: Art Center at Ambler c/o Ambler SAAC 45 Forest Avenue Ambler, PA Please keep your membership up to date! We thank all of our valued members and friends for the generous support, interest, time, and talent given so willingly. Membership Cards will be mailed or ed. Class and Workshop Registration Forms To register for classes or workshops, complete one form for each class you plan to attend. Make checks payable to Art Center at Ambler and mail it with completed form(s) to: Art Center at Ambler c/o Ambler SAAC 45 Forest Avenue Ambler, PA Membership Application Please check: Renewal New member SENIOR $25 INDIVIDUAL $30 HOUSEHOLD $45 Name Phone Date check if new Membership year is from September 1 to August 31. Class/Workshop Title Day/Time Start Date Instructor Name Please check: Member Nonmember Phone Class/Workshop Title Day/Time Start Date Instructor Name Please check: Member Nonmember Phone Class/Workshop Title Day/Time Start Date Instructor Name Please check: Member Nonmember Phone

4 W orkshops To register for a workshop, see page 3, call or visit Masa Paper Workshop with Kass Morin Freeman Saturday, January 20, 10 am-3 pm (Snow date Feb. 10) $55 member $70 nonmember East meets West with the fascinating technique of crinkled paper painting with ink and watercolor on Masa paper. This technique gives your painting a special kind of texture, and you can achieve great results! Bring your paints, brushes and watercolor paper OR matboards, 10 x 14 or larger, to mount your paintings, plus landscape resource material, and your imagination for this intuitive process! One sheet of Masa paper (available for purchase in class) will provide 4 or more paintings. Kass will provide other supplies needed. This workshop is great for all levels! Valentine s Day Gift Scarfmaking with Lian Sawires Wednesday, February 7, 6:00-9:00 pm $45 member $55 nonmember (+ $35 materials fee payable to the instructor) Lian Sawires. Create 3 stunning silk scarves! Experience the process hands-on. The ancient art forms of Japanese Patterning (Shibori) and hand dyeing combine with today s modern esthetic with Master Artisan Learn silk dyeing methods, pleating, and 4 patterning surface designs, blending traditional and modern techniques to synthesize a truly unique textile art. Valentine s Day is coming... gift yourself. No prior experience needed. What you create will amaze you! Mixed Media Collage with Susan Hohman Wednesday, April 11, 1:00-4:00 pm $45 member $55 nonmember A Playdate for Your Creative Side! Mixed Media Collage is a time to experiment, try techniques you may never have done before. It s a wonderful way to recycle all those things you just couldn t throw away but didn t know what to do with. You can make it elegant and simple, or awash with vibrancy and texture... that s the beauty of collage, it is whatever you want it to be. It s truly Artist s Playtime! Member Exhibiting Opportunities Center on the Hill 8855 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA February 1-February 28, 2018 Drop off February 1-10:00-11:30 am Pick up February 28-3:00-4:00 pm Entries $5 for 2 paintings. Maximum size 18 x 24. People s Choice Awards. Visitors vote for their favorite painting. Prospectus enclosed. See Insert. ONGOING: Upper Dublin Township Building 801 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA Members may exhibit for 1 month solo exhibit or share the space with another artist. This venue has received some newspaper publicity. Hang and take down your own work. To get on the schedule, Becky at beckybrams@ comcast.net. ONGOING: Spring Mill Presbyterian Village 2002 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA Members may exhibit for 1 month solo exhibit, or share the space with another member artist. This venue has received some newspaper publicity. Hang and take down your own work. To get on the schedule, Karen at karliebman@aol.com. MORE EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES TO COME. Members, Gain Exposure! Want your name listed on ACAA s Artist Links page, with a direct link to your website? info@artcenteratambler.org Unleash Your Creativity! All Levels TAKE A CLASS OR WORKSHOP AT ACAA Painting Ceramics Pottery Open Studio Kid s Classes Bright, Spacious Classrooms Handicapped Accessible Plenty of Free Parking Call or Visit 45 Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA info@artcenteratambler.org

5 Center on the Hill Art Center at Ambler Member Show & Sale February 1 February 28, Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA Drop-Off: Thursday February 1 from 10-11:30 am. Please do not block the entrance! You may stop at the front entrance to drop off ONLY then please move to a parking spot. Thanks for your cooperation. Entries: $5 for 2 paintings. ACAA members may submit TWO original works of art, or signed and numbered prints. Maximum size 18 x 24. All media welcome. Frames must be properly wired. No saw-toothed hangers allowed. Sales: 20% commission on sales, half to Center on the Hill, and half to Art Center at Ambler. "People's Choice Awards." During the show, visitors may vote for their favorite painting. Votes will be tallied, and awards will be presented at the closing reception. Details to come. The winner will also be announced on our website, Closing Reception and Pick-up Date: February 28, from 3:00-4:00 pm. Awards will be presented. Refreshments will be served. All artists and guests welcome. Pick up your artwork following the awards presentation. If you are unable to come, have someone pick up for you, with a note allowing us to release your work to them. ART CENTER AT AMBLER AND THE CENTER ON THE HILL WILL USE EVERY PRECAUTION IN HANDLING ARTWORKS; HOWEVER, THEY WILL NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE. ARTISTS ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK. For more information, contact Karen Liebman, or Sherrie Longello, To ensure drop off runs smoothly, please complete and attach the entry labels below to the back of your artwork at home. Hand in your completed registration label, along with your $5 entry fee. Center on the Hill Registration Name #1 Title Medium Price #2 Title Medium Price Phone Entry Label #1 Name Title Medium Phone Price Entry Label #2 Name Title Medium Phone Price

6 45 Forest Avenue Ambler, PA Winter/Spring 2018 PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE Hand Building Ceramics with Savannah Kramer Tile Making with Savannah Kramer Throwing Pottery with Savannah Kramer Landscape Watercolor with Howard Watson Make Your Paintings Come to Life with Steve Zazenski Improve Your Drawing Skills with Betz Green Draw or Paint From a Live Model Pastel Painting with Susan Klinger Beginning Painting for Adults with Pauline Braun An Introduction to Oil Painting with Jim Green Watercolor Workshop with Kass Morin Freeman Scarf Making Workshop with Lian Sawires Mixed Media Collage Workshop with Susan Hohman Time to Renew Your Membership, or Become A Member Now! For just $30/year ($25 for seniors) members can Attend classes and workshops at a discount Display their work in member exhibits List their website on ACAA s Artist Links page FREE admission to demonstrations Get discounts on supplies and framing Paint in our open studio every Friday See page 3, or go to for forms MEMBERS ONLY DISCOUNTS To receive your discount at these merchants, mention Art Center at Ambler via phone or show your membership card at the store. 20% discount & 10% discount at Accent framing, Dick Blick Art Supplies, & For class descriptions and more information: Call , info@artcenteratambler.org, or Visit 45 Forest Avenue Ambler, PA 19002