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| Ages 2 1/2 - 4 | |||
| My Little Artist & Me | |||
| This program is designed for 2-4.5 year olds and their parent/caregiver. The program promotes and enhances developmental skills and benchmarks; motor and social development; school readiness; artful fun; parent and child connections; creative expression and self-esteem; and imagination! Registration in advance is advised. Limit of 6 children plus parents. Parent must accompany child. Class Details | |||
| KW6.5a4 | Spring 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, May 24 - Talia Cervetti | |
| KW6.5a5 | Spring 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, May 31 - Beth Sloat | |
| KW6.5a6 | Spring 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, June 7 - Vicky Eurich | |
| KW6.5a7 | Spring 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, June14 - Beth Sloat | |
| KW6.5a8 | Spring 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, June 21 - Vicky Eurich | |
| KW6.6a3 | Spring 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, May 18 - Bonnie Bruner | |
| KW6.6a4 | Spring 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, May 25 - Marvel Mejia | |
| KW6.6a5 | Spring 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, June 1 - Bonnie Bruner | |
| KW6.6a6 | Spring 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, June 8 - Talia Cervetti | |
| KW6.6a7 | Spring 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, June 15 - Bonnie Bruner | |
| KW6.6a8 | Spring 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, June 22 - Bonnie Bruner | |
| KW6.5a1 | Summer 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, June 28 - Beth Sloat | |
| KW6.5a10 | Summer 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, August 30 - Vicky Eurich | |
| KW6.5a11 | Summer 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, September 6 | |
| KW6.5a2 | Summer 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, July 6 - Vicky Eurich | |
| KW6.5a3 | Summer 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, July 12 - Beth Sloat | |
| KW6.5a4 | Summer 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, July 19 - Vicky Eurich | |
| KW6.5a5 | Summer 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, July 26 - Beth Sloat | |
| KW6.5a6 | Summer 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, August 2 - Vicky Eurich | |
| KW6.5a7 | Summer 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, August 9 - Beth Sloat | |
| KW6.5a8 | Summer 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, August 16 - Vicky Eurich | |
| KW6.5a9 | Summer 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, August 23 | |
| KW6.6a1 | Summer 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, June 29 - Talia Cervetti | |
| KW6.6a10 | Summer 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, August 31 - Beth Sloat | |
| KW6.6a11 | Summer 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, September 7 - Marvel Mejia | |
| KW6.6a2 | Summer 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, July 7 - Marvel Mejia | |
| KW6.6a3 | Summer 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, July 13 - Bonnie Bruner | |
| KW6.6a4 | Summer 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, July 20 - Talia Cervetti | |
| KW6.6a5 | Summer 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, July 27 - Marvel Mejia | |
| KW6.6a6 | Summer 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, August 3 -Talia Cervetti | |
| KW6.6a7 | Summer 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, August 10 - Marvel Mejia | |
| KW6.6a8 | Summer 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, August 17 - Beth Sloat | |
| KW6.6a9 | Summer 2013 | Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, August 24 - Marvel Mejia | |
| KW6.5a1 | Fall 1 2013 | Friday 9:30am-10:30am, September 13 - Vicky Eurich | |
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| Grades K-2 | |||
| Adventures in Architecture | |||
| Come and learn how architecture, the world's need for shelter has influenced our society. Learn about the Egyptian structures, Greek buildings, interior design, landscape architecture, and famous artists/architects. Class Details | |||
| K12.2b | Spring 2013 | Tuesday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, April 30-June 4 - Jaclyn Trotta | |
| Art on the Go - 1st Saturdays | |||
| On the first Saturday of every month the Armory offers a special workshop just for kids! Children have fun learning various techniques in a variety of media and leave with a finished product at the end of each workshop. All materials are included in the cost of tuition. Class Details | |||
| KW1.6a2(K-2) | Spring 2013 | Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, June 1 - Michelle Francoeur | |
| KW1.6a1(K-2) | Summer 2013 | Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, July 6 | |
| KW1.6a2(K-2) | Summer 2013 | Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, August 3 | |
| CLAY CONSTRUCTION | |||
| A lump of clay offers a whole new world of creative possibilities! Discover how slabs and coils become interesting shapes and forms. You will explore new skills in handbuilding and learn decorative techniques using textures and colorful underglazes. Parents are welcome to join their children in the fun and would pay the same rate as child. Class Details | |||
| K10.1b | Spring 2013 | Monday, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM, April 29-June 17 - Dianne Stanley | |
| K10.1b | Summer 2013 | Monday, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM, June 24-August 12 - Dianne Stanley | |
| Looking Around Us: Drawing from Observation | |||
| Students will create drawings and paintings from life. Examples include sketching a bowl of fruit (still life), drawing from a model (figurative) or drawing a street scene (landscape). All from real life observation! Students will also be introduced to significant art history, art criticism and aesthetics. Let's find out how to "see" the hole in the donut! Class Details | |||
| K6.1b | Spring 2013 | Monday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, April 29-June 17 - Sandra Lerman | |
| K6.1b | Summer 2013 | Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, June 24-August 12 - Sandra Lerman | |
| Puppet & Doll-making! | |||
| Come design and make your own puppet or doll! Get creative with the materials used which include fabric, felt, string, and more! We will learn hand-sewing techniques, constructions, and decorative elements. Class is best suited for ages 5-10. Parents are welcome to stay and assist their child! Class Details | |||
| KW10.6b2(K-2) | Spring 2013 | Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM, June 1 - Talia Cervetti | |
| KW10.6b1(K-2) | Summer 2013 | Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM, July 6 - Talia Cervetti | |
| KW10.6b2(K-2) | Summer 2013 | Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM, August 3 - Talia Cervetti | |
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| Grades 3-5 | |||
| Art on the Go - 1st Saturdays | |||
| On the first Saturday of every month the Armory offers a special workshop just for kids! Children have fun learning various techniques in a variety of media and leave with a finished product at the end of each workshop. All materials are included in the cost of tuition. Class Details | |||
| KW1.6a2(3-5) | Spring 2013 | Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, June 1 - Michelle Francoeur | |
| KW1.6a1(3-5) | Summer 2013 | Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, July 6 | |
| KW1.6a2(3-5) | Summer 2013 | Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, August 3 | |
| BAK PREP FOR COMMUNICATION ARTS | |||
| Level: 3rd & 4th Grade This course offers all the tools to get you most prepared for the Bak Communications audition. This includes reading a movie review from a TelePrompTer, design advertisements for kid friendly products including favorite foods and usable items using technology or hand drawn, write creative stories after viewing life like and imaginary pictures. Students are required to bring in their own laptop or tablet to use during class. Class Details |
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| K11.1b | Spring 2013 | Monday 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, April 29-June 17 - Mark Fetterly | |
| K11.1b | Summer 2013 | Monday 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, June 24-August 12 - Mark Fetterly | |
| BAK PREP FOR THEATER ARTS | |||
| Level: 3rd & 4th Grade Lights, camera, action! Fifth grade aspiring actors will have last minute coaching opportunities in front of a "live" audience before the Bak Middle School of the Arts Theatre Arts audition. Students will rehearse activities before the big "performance" day. Please come with prepared, memorized monologue, optional song, and/or optional drawing. Class Details |
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| K8.2b | Summer 2013 | Tuesday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM, July 7-August 6 - Kathy Kanitsch | |
| BAK PREP FOR VISUAL ARTS | |||
| Calling all 3rd and 4th graders: NOW is the time to begin preparing for the Visual Arts audition for Bak Middle School of the Arts! Spend time practicing the portfolio to get a jump start on this challenging process. Class Details | |||
| K6.3b | Spring 2013 | Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, May 1-June 19 - Sandra Lerman | |
| K6.6a | Spring 2013 | Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, May 4-June 22 - Bonnie Bruner | |
| K6.6b | Spring 2013 | Saturday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, May 4-June 22 - Nancy Tart | |
| K6.1c | Summer 2013 | Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, June 24-August 12 - Anthony & Trina Burks | |
| K6.3b | Summer 2013 | Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, June 26-August 14 - Sandra Lerman | |
| K6.6a | Summer 2013 | Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, June 29-August 17 - Anthony Burks | |
| K6.6b | Summer 2013 | Saturday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, June 29-August 17 - Nancy Tart | |
| CLAY CONSTRUCTION | |||
| A lump of clay offers a whole new world of creative possibilities! Discover how slabs and coils become interesting shapes and forms. You will explore new skills in handbuilding and learn decorative techniques using textures and colorful underglazes. Parents are welcome to join their children in the fun and would pay the same rate as child. Class Details | |||
| K10.4b | Spring 2013 | Thursday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM, May 2-June 20 - Dianne Stanley | |
| K10.6a | Spring 2013 | Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, May 4-June 22 - Dianne Stanley | |
| K10.4b | Summer 2013 | Thursday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM, June 27-August 15 - Dianne Stanley | |
| K10.6a | Summer 2013 | Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, June 29-August 17 - Dianne Stanley | |
| DRAWING & PAINTING WORKSHOP | |||
| Experience the world around us through observational drawing and painting. Explore a diverse approach to still life, landscape, self-portraits and figure drawing by learning new techniques in a mixed media approach. Artwork is portfolio ready. Class Details | |||
| K4.6a | Spring 2013 | Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, May 4-June 22 - Cheryl Scott | |
| Puppet & Doll-making! | |||
| Come design and make your own puppet or doll! Get creative with the materials used which include fabric, felt, string, and more! We will learn hand-sewing techniques, constructions, and decorative elements. Class is best suited for ages 5-10. Parents are welcome to stay and assist their child! Class Details | |||
| KW10.6c2(3-5) | Spring 2013 | Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM, June 1 - Talia Cervetti | |
| KW10.6c1(3-5) | Summer 2013 | Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM, July 6 - Talia Cervetti | |
| KW10.6c2(3-5) | Summer 2013 | Saturday 12:00 PM-2:00 PM, August 3 - Talia Cervetti | |
| SCULPTURE FOR KIDS! | |||
| Discover the advantages of using clay to create 3-dimenstional work. Understanding how to work will teach you a new way of seeing and representing forms. Class Details | |||
| K8.3b | Spring 2013 | Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, May 1-June 19 - Lisette Cedeno | |
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| Middle School | |||
| DREYFOOS PREP CLASS | |||
| Start preparing for your 2014 Dreyfoos School of the Arts audition. Drawing skills will be polished with emphasis on drawing from the live (clothed) model and still-life. Learn to incorporate design concepts that will be evaluated during the audition process and build the confidence necessary before your “Big Day”. Emphasis will also be placed on the written essay, sculpture, and an artistic vocabulary. Timed practice sessions and real-time audition simulations will be given throughout the course. Class Details | |||
| K7.1b | Spring 2013 | Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, April 29-June 17 - Talia Cervetti | |
| K7.6a | Spring 2013 | Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, May 4-June 22 - Nancy Tart | |
| K7.1b | Summer 2013 | Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, June 29-August 17 - Nancy Tart | |
| K7.6a | Summer 2013 | Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, June 29-August 17 - Nancy Tart | |
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| Middle and High School | |||
| Digital Art and Design | |||
| Using digital photography, hand drawing, and Photoshop, students will explore new ways of image making. We will cover image manipulation, pattern, typography, and color, with a strong focus in design. Limited to 8 students. Class Details | |||
| K7.1c | Spring 2013 | Monday 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. April 29-June 17 - Molly Aubry | |
| K7.1c | Summer 2013 | Monday 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. June 24-August 12 - Molly Aubry | |
| Wearable Art: Jewelry | |||
| This workshop will explore creative wearable art forms through applying a range of techniques used in metalsmithing and jewelry. Suited for any level of experience, discover ways to change the surface of metal by hammering, using the rolling mill, etching, and basic enameling. In addition to surface treatment we will practice joining using links and cold connections. By the end of this workshop everyone will have made a discovery in defining what wearable art is to them and as a result take home meaningful one of kind pieces. Class Details | |||
| K9.1c | Summer 2013 | Monday, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, June 24-August 12 | |
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| High School | |||
| DRAWING AND PAINTING THE NUDE FIGURE | |||
| Learn to draw or paint the nude figure in a structured studio environment. Individual attention will be given to each student to aid them in figure studies, essential in developing observational skills and critical for continuing to develop portfolio pieces. Gain skills and understanding of the form, as well as advance the maturity level of artwork and self. Students must have parental consent. Class Details | |||
| K15.6b | Summer 2013 | Saturday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, June 29-August 17 - Amber Tutwiler | |
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