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ART
CLASSES
FREE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
SPRING 2012 MID-MARCH THROUGH MAY
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BAC EVENTS TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR
SCALES, GILLS AND FINS: FISH ART
A
small, competitive, adult exhibit of fish related art in BAC’s Kathryn Hess Gallery, April 11 through
May 26. Reception and awards presentation will be held Sunday, April 22, 2-4 PM. No size or weight limits,
license entry fee of $5 per fish, catch limit of two fish entries per artist. Subject matter must include fish.
All art media welcome including paintings, drawings, prints, clay, wood, metal, photographs, fibers, etc.
Please no taxidermic trophy mounts. Cash awards from local sponsors. Entries will be accepted
Monday, April 9 from 10 to 6 PM. Work must be ready to hang and may be priced for sale.
20# test monofilament fish line might work OK. Show will be taken down Tuesday, May 29, 9-noon.
EMPTY BOWLS SOUP SUPPER
The 17th Buchanan Empty Bowls Soup Supper will be hosted at Buchanan
Middle School on Friday, April
13, 4-7 pm. We hope that you will attend and purchase a hand-made
ceramic bowl along with a simple soup supper. All profits from the supper will be donated to Redbud Area
Ministries (RAM) food pantry in Buchanan. This philanthropic project is made possible by a partnership of Buchanan
Art Center, Buchanan Elementary Schools, Buchanan Middle School, Redbud Area Ministries, and local potters, as well
as the continuing generosity of local merchants, area foundations, and our caring community.
TIE FLIES AND TRY CASTING
St. Joseph River Valley Fly Fishers and Al Whitfield, Volunteer Facilitators All ages! A great family activity. SATURDAY, MAY 12. 10 AM – 4 PM. Walk in. No registration required. Donations of $5 per person. Materials and equipment provided.
This fishing
workshop is designed for "anglers" of all ages to participate in learning or to demonstrate their skills at either
fly casting and/or spin casting activities. The rods and reels will be supplied for your safe and responsible use. Members
of the St. Joseph River Valley Fly Fishers will be on hand to offer tips and guidance to participants. They will also be available
to share their valuable wit and wisdom regarding the art, history and importance of protecting our "cold water fisheries"
in America. Hands-on instruction in the art of tying your own flies will also be provided. Doug Bucha, Ric Ladonski and Al
Whitfield will have on display their collections of flies, antique lures and fish stamps while
offering free appraisals of your collections. There will be free information on local fishing sites and
where to go for gear, tackle, licenses and bait. Ann Miller, local author of “Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest
Streams” will be on hand for a book signing.
Educational information
including Fish Facts and a Fishing ABC’s Coloring Book will be available. The littlest anglers will
enjoy fishing in a “Catch and Release Minnow Pond”. All ages are invited to try their hand
at creating beautiful Japanese Gyotaku (fish prints). While at the
Center enjoy our delightful exhibit “Scales, Gills and Fins: Fish Art”
which includes 62 works by area artists.
Bring a spouse, relative, or kid with you. It promises to be an
enjoyable day of brushing up of those casting skills in preparation for a successful fishing trip in the near future.
Any profits will be shared by the Fly Fishers and Buchanan
Art Center.
RAKU WALK THROUGH Facilitators: Buchanan Art Center Raku Crew Volunteers All ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.) SATURDAY, MAY 26. 10 AM – 6 PM.
Pre-made
pieces available for firing as priced $10 - $25. Price includes glaze and cost of firing.
Experience the dynamic coming together
of clay, fire, smoke and water in this one-day, walk-in workshop.
During this exciting firing process you
can actually watch the glazes melt and the colors change right before your eyes! Just walk in (FOOTWEAR
IS REQUIRED), buy a piece of pre-fired handmade pottery donated by BAC potters and glaze it the day of the firing. ALL
GLAZING MUST BE DONE ONE HOUR BEFORE FIRING to allow time for drying. The entire process will take approximately
3 hours. While waiting for your pots to dry, be sure to check out other activities and shows at the Center and then spend
some time exploring all of Buchanan’s businesses, downtown and uptown, for art and music events, shopping and food during
“Unsanctioned: Music and Art.” If you wish to create your own pieces for the firing,
check out our Spring Pottery classes. Everyone is welcome to come and just watch the fun! All
profits and donations will go to the Clay Studio Fund. Don’t miss our book and video sale that day
which benefits our general fund.
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MUSIC FOR ALL AGES
INTERGENERATIONAL CLASSES * LISTED CHRONOLOGICALLY
MUSIC HISTORY: BAROQUE PERIOD Diana Jo Toledo, Private Piano and Violin Teacher A fun class for all ages!
(Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult.)
FRIDAY, APR
20, 7 – 8 PM.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY TUESDAY, APR 17.
Members
$7 per person or $25 for a family; Nonmembers $8 per person or $28 for a family.
This is the first of three periods of music into which we are going to look this spring and discover some
pretty interesting facts! This class will be presented as an educational recital. An overview of the Baroque
period will be given and then three short selections from the Baroque era will be played on the grand piano. Information
about the pieces and their composers will be shared before each selection. This would be a wonderful activity
for friends and family to enjoy together.
THE FIRST PIANO LESSON
Diana Jo Toledo, Private
Piano and Violin Teacher A fun class for all ages! (Children
under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult.)
2 DATES TO
CHOOSE FROM: FRIDAY, APR 20, 8 – 9 PM
or FRIDAY, MAY 4, 8 – 9 PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOUR DAYS BEFORE THE CLASS.
Members
$10 per person or $25 for a family of 3 or more; Nonmembers
$12 per person or $30 for a family of 3 or more.
Have
you ever thought about taking piano lessons or having your child take lessons? Well now is your chance
to take a group class that will introduce you and/or your child to the piano and you will see that learning to play the piano
can be fun! First we will look at the inside of the grand piano at the Center and we will discover some
interesting things about how a piano makes its beautiful sound. We will also discuss the other kinds of
pianos that are made. Next we will spend some time investigating the keyboard and see what fun facts we
can find. Then, after numbering our fingers, each student will learn a short piano piece and have the opportunity
to play it on the keyboard of the grand piano!! Register today with a family member, friend or loved one.
You just might find you like the lovely music you can create.
Note:
The grand piano at the Buchanan Art Center, once owned by Ida Kathryn Fagras who taught piano and voice privately and in Buchanan
Public Schools, is on generous extended loan by the teacher she left it to, Southwestern Michigan College vocal music instructor
David Carew. Thank you, Mr. Carew!
MUSIC FUN FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Diana Jo Toledo, Private
Piano and Violin Teacher 3-6 years old (older students welcome if interested)
min. 5, max.10 students
MON, WED, FRI, APR 23, 25, 27, 30 MAY 2,
4. 9 – 10 AM REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MONDAY, APR 16 $23 member $25 nonmember
This class will be filled with fun music your child will enjoy! Music
to which your child will move, dance, tap, clap and sing! Unlocking your child’s music potential
is the goal, as we learn songs, rhythms and musical terms in many fun ways. The children will be given the opportunity to
perform their songs for a small audience of family and friends. Together we will determine the best day
and time for that performance. Consider giving your young child the gift of music…one of the
best gifts you can give.
MUSIC HISTORY: CLASSICAL
PERIOD
Diana Jo Toledo, Private Piano and Violin Teacher A fun class for all ages! (Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult.)
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 7 – 8 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY TUESDAY, MAY 1.
Members $7 per person or $25 for a family; Nonmembers $8 per person or $28 for a family.
This is the second of three periods of music into which
we are going to look this spring and discover some pretty interesting facts! This class will be presented as an educational
recital. An overview of the Classical period will be given and then three short selections from the Classical era will be
played on the grand piano. Information about the pieces
and their composers will be shared with you before each selection. This would be a wonderful activity for
friends and family to enjoy together.
MUSIC HISTORY: ROMANTIC PERIOD
Diana Jo Toledo, Private
Piano and Violin Teacher A fun class for all ages! (Children
under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult.)
FRIDAY, MAY
18, 7 – 8 PM
REGISTRATION
REQUIRED BY TUESDAY, MAY 15.
Members $7 per person or
$25 for a family; Nonmembers $8 per person or $28 for a family.
This is the third of three periods of music into which we are going to look this spring and discover some
pretty interesting facts! This class will be presented as an educational recital. An overview of the Romantic period will
be given and then three short selections from the Romantic era will be played on the grand piano. Information
about the pieces and their composers will be shared with you before each selection. This would be a wonderful
activity for friends and family to enjoy together.
THE FIRST VIOLIN LESSON
Diana Jo Toledo, Private
Piano and Violin Teacher A fun class for all ages! (Children
under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult.)
FRIDAY MAY 18,
8 – 9 PM. REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY TUESDAY, MAY 15. Members $10 per person or $25 for a family of 3 or more; Nonmembers $12 per person or $30 for a family of 3 or more.
Have you ever thought
about learning to play the violin, or having your child take violin lessons? Well now is your chance to take a group lesson
on the violin and see how fun it can be. This class will start by introducing you and/or your child to
the violin and the bow by finding out the names of their most important parts. Then we will learn about
the importance of good posture and how to stand while playing and while in the rest position. We will spend
some time learning the correct way to hold the violin bow and the different songs and games you can do while holding the bow.
This is so much fun you won’t even know you’re practicing! I will share with you the
importance of starting out with the correct size violin and bow. We will learn how to actually put the violin in playing position
and hold it there without using your hands. Playing the violin can be a very rewarding experience so come and give it a try.
No matter what your age, it’s never too late to learn!
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ART FOR CHILDREN AND TWEENS
Classes are listed chronologically by starting date.
PRIVATE
ART TUTORING Carmen Thompson, Registered Art Therapist, Instructor Ages K - 12 Time
to be arranged by appointment: Weekdays 1 – 6 pm and Saturdays 9 am – 2 pm. $25
/ hour
Carmen is available for one-on-one sessions for grades K-12, using drawing and painting
materials. Sessions will be focused on individual needs. Perhaps a child simply likes to draw and paint and wants to
learn more, or perhaps the child has difficulty expressing himself/herself in class and the parent or teacher feels art would
help with self expression and increase self-esteem. Interested parents should leave their contact information with the Art
Center and Carmen will contact them.
CROWS, CORN AND MORE
Karen Weiss, MA Educational
Psychology, Art Instructor Children 5 – 7 years old (limit 10 students) 3 Days T-W-TH, MAR 20,
21, 22 4:30 – 5:30 PM. $24 member, $27 nonmember. All materials provided.
Throughout the winter and into the spring, crows seem to be everywhere. During this three session
series, children will learn about the habits and habitat of these beautiful and interesting creatures. They will explore crow
folk tales and observe crow images in art. Additionally, they will create artworks using a variety of media and techniques,
including painting, clay sculptures, collage and puppetry.
CLAYMATES
Cathy Tapia, MA Ed.,
Instructor 7 – 13 years old (limit 10 students) 6 SATURDAYS,
MAR 24, 31 APR 14, 21, 28 MAY 5. 10 – 11:30 AM. $45
member, $50 nonmember. All materials provided.
This
class will introduce young people to the basics of working with clay. We will pinch, coil and slab to hand-build projects
that encourage creativity. Students will get a chance to try the potter’s wheel and learn how to decorate and glaze
their pottery. Experienced students can pursue their own projects under the guidance of the instructor.
SCRIBBLE WORMS
Nani Murphy, Instructor Children 3 – 5 years old (min 6,
max 10 students) 6 SATURDAYS MAR 24,31 APR 14,21,28 MAY 5. 10 – 11 AM. $30 member,
$36 nonmember. All materials provided.
Art adventures for young artists and their parents or favorite
grown-up. In this class we will explore a variety of art materials with projects geared toward preschool age children.
Dress for a mess! Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
SATURDAY
PUPPET PARTY
Nani Murphy, Instructor 7 – 12 years old (min 6, max 10 students) 3 SATURDAYS,
MAR 24, 31 APR 14 and SHOW DATE SUNDAY, APR 15. 1 – 4 PM.
$50 member, $55 nonmember.
All materials provided. Students are encouraged
to bring some materials.
The Saturday Puppet Party is back! We will make fabulous puppets
out of recycled materials and The BAC Puppet Troupe will put on an Earth Friendly show for family and friends on the last
class day.
NESTS,
EGGS AND FEATHERS Karen Weiss, MA Educational Psychology, Art Instructor Children 3 – 5
years old (limit 8 students) 3 Days T-W-TH, APR 17, 18, 19. 10 – 11 AM. $24 member, $27 nonmember.
All materials provided.
Let’s celebrate Earth Day! Spring is a time of renewal
and what better way to welcome the season than to explore the color, beauty and texture of nests, eggs and feathers. Children
will use paint, clay, glue and natural materials to create two and three dimensional artwork. They will also use mixed media
to create bird masks.
ART CLUB 6
Nani Murphy, Instructor Children
6 years old (min 6. Max 10 students) 3 SATURDAYS, APR 21, 28, MAY 5. Noon – 1 PM. $15 member, $18 nonmember.
All materials provided.
Too young for Claymates? Too old for Scribble Worms?
Join Art Club 6. This class is especially for 6 year olds. We’ll make “big kid” art that will make
your younger and older siblings wish they could join.
PET PORTRAITS WORKSHOP
Carmen
Thompson, Registered Art Therapist, Instructor 7 – 12 years old (limit 10 students) SATURDAY,
APR 21. 2 - 4 PM $15 member, $18 nonmember. Bring picture of pet. All other
materials provided.
Have you ever wanted to draw your pet? Bring a favorite picture
and after practicing with a variety of materials including pen/ink and pencil/colored pencil, we will choose a medium and
create a portrait.
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ART FOR ADULTS AND TEENS Classes are listed chronologically
by starting date
MONDAY EVENING ADVANCED POTTERY
Cathy Tapia,
MA Ed., Instructor Adults and Teens (limit 10 students)
10 MONDAYS, MAR 19,26 APR 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 MAY 7,14,21.
6:30 – 9:30 PM
$150 member, $166 nonmember.
25# of clay included; additional clay may be purchased for $20/25# which includes the cost of glazes and firing. Please no outside clay!
Set of tools available in class for $15 (tax included).
This
class is for advanced clay students who wish to work on their own projects with minimal instruction. The
instructor will model some advanced techniques. Students will critique work to improve skills.
Permission of Education Director and instructor needed to enroll. Supervised extra studio time available.
TOOLS
FOR WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES Daniel J. Slattery, Instructor Adults and Teens (limit 10 students)
8 TUESDAYS, MAR 20,27 APR
10,17,24 MAY 1,8,15. 6 – 8:30 PM
$100 member, $110 nonmember. Shop
for materials after first session.
This
course is a continuing techniques course in watercolor painting, geared towards serious beginners and those intermediate painters
who want to expand or practice various tools and techniques in watercolor. Special attention will be given to how to
use reference materials and how to “save” a painting that has gone wrong. Students will work on projects of their
own choosing, with individual instruction aimed at introducing effective ways to achieve the desired effects with watercolor.
The first session will include a discussion of materials: if you have your own supplies, bring them, but
if you are purchasing supplies you might want to wait until after this first session to shop. Materials needed for the
first session will be provided for anyone who does not have their own. Written suggestions on what supplies to bring to class
are available on request.
DRAWING FROM THE MODEL
Facilitators:
Sue Coultas and Shirley Roti Roti Adults and Teens
11 WEDNESDAYS, MAR 21, 28 APR 4,11,18, 25 MAY 2, 9,16, 23, 30. 6:30 – 8:30 PM. $5 for each evening (pay as you go) Bring your own materials, drawing board and easel if portable.
Clothed models of all ages,
both male and female, will be provided for quick studies and prolonged poses in any 2D or 3D medium. Open to anyone who is
serious about improving his or her observation and technical skills. Spend a quiet evening working with others who share your
interest in art in a friendly, nonjudgmental atmosphere. Participants are encouraged to help plan each session.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON POTTERY
Nana Maher, BFA in Ceramics and Marie Remington,
MFA in Ceramics, Instructors Adults and Teens (limit 8 students)
8 THURSDAYS, MAR 22, 29 APR 5,12,19, 26 MAY 3,10. 1 – 4 PM. $120 member, $134 nonmember. 25# of clay included; additional clay may be purchased for $20/25# which includes
the cost of glazes and firing. Please, no outside clay!
Set of tools available in class for $15 (tax included).
This class is designed for hand building and wheel students of all levels of experience. Learn imaginative
hand building techniques and how to throw on the potter’s wheel or challenge your existing skills and consider how to
combine the two approaches to clay. We will explore the unique properties of clay, the aesthetics of form,
decorating techniques, glaze application, glaze mixing, and the loading and firing of kilns. Change of shoes required. Notebook
provided. Extra studio time included.
THURSDAY EVENING POTTERY
Marie Remington,
Instructor Adults and Teens (limit 8 students)
8 THURSDAYS, MAR 22,29 APR 5,12,19,26 MAY 3,10. 6:30-9:30 PM.
$120 member, $135, nonmember. 25# of clay included; additional
clay may be purchased for $20/25# which includes the cost of glazes and firing. Please
no outside clay!
Set of tools available in class for $15 (tax included).
Description same as THURSDAY AFTERNOON
POTTERY above.
WOODCARVING John Van Dyke, Instructor Adults and Teens (limit 5 - 15 students) 8 THURSDAYS, MAR 22, 29 APR 5,12,19, 26 MAY 3,10. 7 – 9 PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY SATURDAY, MAR 19.
$80
member, $89 nonmember. All beginning materials (wood, chisels, sandpaper, etc.) and tools will be provided by the instructor.
Additional wood may be purchased individually.
Experience the joy of creating your own woodcarvings in the company of other like-minded artists.
Beginning and experienced carvers will enjoy working and learning in this friendly and challenging environment.
All beginning materials and tools (wood, chisels, sandpaper,
etc.) will be provided by the instructor. Students may purchase their
own supplies and tools locally after some experience. Low and high relief, incised and in-the-round carving will be covered
as well as different woods, tool selection and sharpening. Safe techniques are stressed.
FUSED GLASS: INTRODUCTORY OR WORKSHOP
Susan Griffin and Marie
Hodge, Instructors Adults and Teens (Intro. max. 8 students, min. 1; Workshop no
limit)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
TWO DAYS PRIOR TO CLASS.
FRIDAYS, MAR 23, APR 13, OR MAY 4. 10 AM-Noon. SATURDAYS,
MAR 24, APR 14 OR MAY 5. 1 - 3 PM INTRODUCTORY
$30 member, $35 nonmember per class. Materials & tools provided. WORKSHOP $10 member, $12 nonmember per class. Student provides tools &
materials.
Introductory level students will learn about the art of fusing glass, types of glass, and how
to use glass-cutting tools. They will make projects such as jewelry, magnets and other small glass pieces.
All materials and tools will be provided. Introductory students will be given first priority in firings. Students
must have taken the INTRODUCTORY level glass fusing class at BAC before they can participate at the independent Workshop
level. Independent workshop students are required to supply all of their own tools and glass. All pieces must be made in class;
only pieces made during the workshop will be fired. Some glass is available for purchase in class. See
instructors for prices.
PAINTING BIRDS IN GOUACHE
Sandy Williams, BA, Instructor Adults and Teens (limit 8 students)
5 FRIDAYS, MAR 23,30 APR
6,13, 20. 1 – 3 PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAR 20. $54 member, $60 nonmember. Handouts provided.
Supplies shopping list available from the Center.
This course is for any level artist who wants to learn the techniques of using gouache to paint birds.
Gouache is an opaque watercolor that has been used by artists for centuries and is perfect for depicting fine details.
We will be practicing some blending exercises before we begin painting birds. First one up is the Black Capped Chickadee.
BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION IN GOUACHE
Sandra Williams, BA, Instructor Adults (limit 8 students)
5 FRIDAYS, APR 27 MAY 4,11,18,25.
1 – 3 PM. REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY APR 24. $54 member, $60 nonmember. Handouts provided.
Supplies shopping list available from the Center.
This is a basic course in illustrating
botanical subjects using gouache, an opaque watercolor. It is for students of all skill levels and will emphasize the importance
of observation in developing accurate paintings of specimens. This session will use all new specimens so anyone who
has taken the class before will have new experiences illustrating the plants around us.
COPPER CLAY: PMC BASICS
Vickie
Perkins, Certified PMC Instructor Adults and Teens (min 3, max 6 students)
SATURDAY MAY 19. 9 AM – 4 PM. $75
member, $83 nonmember each class. All materials provided.
Experience
a new creative adventure and learn how fun and easy it is to make beautiful jewelry from Precious Metal Clay. Working with
the various metal clays is an exciting process where even the inexperienced can explore their artistic abilities and create
unique, one of a kind pieces. In this class students will learn the basic fundamentals of working with
Copper Clay which includes design, form, texturing, torch and/or kiln firing, finishing and polishing. Basic tools and textures
will be provided for use. If you have a favorite stamp or texture you would like to use, or have a design
idea, bring it with. Bring your own lunch or fast food it. Students are asked to include their e-mail address at registration
so that Vicki can contact you before the class starts.
BEGINNING CAKE DECORATING
Catherine Ackerman, Certified
Pastry Chef, owner Cate’s Sweet Creations Adults and Teens (limit 8 students)
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, MAY 22 and 24. 6 – 9 PM. REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, MAY 18. $36
member, $39 nonmember. Some materials provided.
Students
will learn the basics of decorating a buttercream covered cake, to include “frosting” it, making flowers and finishing
with borders through this hands-on class. The first night will consist of a demonstration of covering and decorating a sample
cake and ideas for their project. Students will then learn the basics of coloring and making a variety of buttercream flowers
(which they will save) and borders on their own. The second night requires the student to bring in a round,
unfrosted 9” cake to frost in class and finish it with an appropriate border. They may choose a specific
or general theme which should include flowers. The instructor will have a few tools to loan but students
are asked to bring in their own well-marked tools including an off-set spatula, rubber spatula, dish towel, apron, and on
the second night a 9” unfrosted cake and container.
PAINTING CONVINCING FLESHTONES: CLASSIC PORTRAIT PAINTING
David
Ladouceur, Ph.D, Instructor Adults and Teens (min. 3, max. 12 students)
SATURDAY, JUN 2, 9:30 AM – 3:15 PM. REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 30. $40 member, $45 nonmember. Students bring materials
listed below.
Paper canvas and solvents provided.
Step-by-step introduction to oil painting realistic skin tones for both beginners and more advanced students.
Demonstrations will be based on analysis of Old and Modern Masters’ paintings, photographs and life.
Advice on selecting pigments, creating color notes, developing a strong tonal three-dimensional facial structure, painting
wrinkles and skin folds. Students should bring small and medium size filbert oil brushes, the oil pigments yellow ochre, titanium
white and venetian red and cleanup rags. The teacher will supply other pigments. The 45-minute lunch can
be brown bag or fast food.
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