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FINE ARTS DAY CAMP YOUTH AGES 5-10:  KIDS TO GET CREATIVE!  August 16-20, 9:30 am-12 noon!  $85 for members, $115 for nonmembers.  Try all sorts of 2D & 3D projects!

CERAMICS

Beginning Ceramics

This hands-on class will cover the basics of wheel throwing and hand building techniques. One on one instruction, perfect for all skill levels. Instructor: Chrys Lewis / Emily Duke $20 material fee; $120 member $165 non-member  

SESSION 1 (All Levels: Teen) Tuesdays, Sept 14-Oct 19, 4-6pm

SESSION 2 (Beginning: Adult) Wednesdays, Sept 15-Oct 20, 6-9pm

SESSION 3 (Beginning: Adult) Wednesdays, Nov 3-Dec 15, 6-9pm; no class Nov 24  

Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics

Learn new techniques with clay. Instructor will work with students to establish and help reach individual goals. Instructor: Chrys Lewis $20 material fee $120 member $165 non-member  

SESSION 1 (Intermediate/Advanced: Adult) Tuesdays, Sept 14-Oct19, 6-9pm

SESSION 2 (Intermediate/Advanced: Adult) Tuesdays, Nov 2-Dec 14, 6-9pm no class Nov 23

Hand building Ceramic Art

Explore hand-building techniques, including slab draping, tiles and mold making, to create beautiful decorative and utilitarian pieces for your home, garden and gifts. Students will work individually with instructor to determine what projects can be accomplished during the session. Instructor: Cheryl English $25 material fee  

SESSION 1 (All Levels: Adult) Thursdays, Aug. 26-Sept. 30, 6-9pm; no class Sept. 23 $100 member $140 non-member

SESSION 2 (All Levels: Adult) Fridays, Oct 8-Nov 12, 6-9pm $120 member $165 non-member  

FIBER WORKSHOPS

  (All Levels: Adult)  *Please wear waterproof shoes and bring a hand towel to class.

Felted Handbag

Create a small seamless felt bag out of wool roving. No sewing necessary!  Instructor: Patty Urda Tuesday, Sept 21, 6-9pm $5 Material Fee; $25 member $35 non-member  

Natural Wool Jewelry 

Make a beautiful necklace or bracelet with felted ropes, rolls, beads, flowers and more. Bring your favorite beads to inspire or embellish your design! Instructor: Patty Urda Tuesday, Sept 28, 6-9pm $5 Material Fee; $25 member $35 non-member  

Fall Landscape

Learn fun wet felting techniques to create a picturesque landscape. Model your own design or use a provided  template. Perfect as framed art for your home décor or as a gift!  Instructor: Patty Urda Thursday, Oct 7, 11am-2pm $5 Material Fee; $25 member $35 non-member  

Bountiful Harvest

Recreate any vegetable of your choice in felted wool. Perfect for the holidays, these look great grouped in a basket as a centerpiece or a soft, natural toy for a little one. Instructor: Patty Urda Thursday, Oct 14, 11am-2pm $5 Material Fee; $25 member $35 non-member  

DRAWING & PAINTING

Plein Air Landcape Oil Painting & Pastel (All Levels:  Adult)

Learn new techniques in oil painting and pastel landscape painting, with focus on drawing as the foundation of painting. Instructor: Marianna Defer-Pfeifer Saturdays, Sept 18 –Nov 6, 11am-2pm $165 member $210 non-member *ask for supply list  

Acrylic Painting (All Levels: Adult)

Students will learn a variety of techniques, methods, styles & tricks that will strengthen their perceptual skills, understanding of color, composition & paint application. Supplies will be discussed on first day of class. Instructor: Cathy Huntoon Thursdays, Sept 30-Nov 18, 6-9pm $165 member $210 non-member  

Watercolor: New Surfaces, New Techniques (Intermediate / Advanced: Adult)

Learn the unique properties of new surfaces and the different methods of paint application they require. Along with brushwork & pouring, stencil, stamps, rolling, monoprint, frisket film, masking liquid & scrubbing techniques will be covered.  Instructor: Marilynn Thomas Thursdays, Sept 30-Nov 18, 11am-2pm $165 member $210 non-member *ask for supply list  

Portrait Drawing (All Levels: Adult)

Students will work on several drawings to learn the fundamentals of traditional portrait drawing in easy to understand steps. Instructor: Amy Foster Saturday, November 13, 1-5pm $15 live model fee  $35 member $45 nonmember *ask for supply list  

YOUTH WORKSHOPS, All Levels, Ages 6-12

Felting: Animal Mask

Learn the basics of wet felting and create your favorite animal face. Masks can be worn for Halloween! Wear waterproof shoes and bring a hand towel. Instructor: Patty Urda Wednesday, Sept 15, 4:15-5:30pm $13 member $18 non-member, materials included

Watercolor: Seasonal Floral Painting

Create a beautiful painting of flowers while learning the basics of watercolor.  Instructor: Carolee Schmid Wednesday, Sept 22, 4:15-5:30pm $10 member $15 non-member  

Acrylic: Fall Still-Life

Get ready for fall! Work from a fall inspired still life to create an acrylic painting. Instructor: Carolee Schmid Wednesday, Sept 29, 4:15-5:30pm $10 member $15 non-member

Watercolor: Fall Still-Life

Capture all the wonderful fall colors and experiment with new watercolor techniques to paint a seasonal fall still life. Instructor: Carolee Schmid Wednesday, Oct 6, 4:15-5:30pm $10 member $15 non-member  

Charcoal: Statue of Liberty

Learn the basics of drawing with charcoal. Students will create a drawing of the Statue of Liberty.  Instructor: Carolee Schmid Wednesday, Oct 13, 4:15-5:30pm $10 member $15 non-member

Charcoal: Monkey

No monkeying around in this class! Have fun drawing a picture of your favorite primate in charcoal. Instructor: Carolee Schmid Wednesday, Oct 20, 4:15-5:30pm $10 member $15 non-member  

Acrylic: Fall Landscape

Work with acrylics to create a picturesque fall scene while learning new techniques. Instructor: Carolee Schmid Wednesday, Oct 27, 4:15-5:30pm $10 member $15 non-member  

Felting: Pancake Breakfast

Fun felted foods! Make a yummy stack of pancakes with butter and strips of bacon.  -wear waterproof shoes and bring a hand towel. Instructor: Patty Urda Wednesday, Nov 3, 4:15-5:30pm $13 member $18 non-member, materials included  

Acrylic: Van Gogh Portrait

Paint like the masters! Using Acrylic paint, students will create a Van Gogh portrait. Instructor: Carolee Schmid Wednesday, Nov 10, 4:15-5:30pm $10 member $15 non-member  

Acrylic:  Matisse Portrait

Paint Like Matisse!  Create a portrait in Acrylics.  Instructor: Carolee Schmid Wednesday, Nov 17, 4:15-5:30pm $10 member $15 non-member  

Felting: Felted Pizza

Make a gourmet felted pizza with all your favorite toppings. Wear waterproof shoes & bring a hand towel. Instructor: Patty Urda Wednesday, Dec 1, 4:15-5:30pm $13 member $18 non-member, materials included  

Watercolor:  Snowscape - Shapes & Shadows

Learn how to paint a wintery scene using shapes and shadows. Instructor: Carolee Schmid Wednesday, Dec 8, 4:15-5:30pm $10 member $15 non-member  

Acrylic: Poinsettia Gift Bag

Paint a gift bag for the holidays!  Instructor: Carolee Schmid Wednesday, Dec 15, 4:15-5:30pm $10 member $15 non-member

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Target Corporation, the Anton Art Center is proud to host monthly Target Free Family Fun Days!  All activities are held from 1-4 pm and are suitable for all ages.  No reservations required - drop in and stay as long as you like!  Upcoming dates:

July 25th - August 15th - September 19th

We are seeking a Corporate Sponsor for Free Family Fun Days from October 2010-September 2011.  If you're interested in making a $2,000 contribution that will provide free monthly art activities for the entire community, please contact Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Callans at 586-469-8666.