SUMMER 2011 Schedule - Class Schedule

*Rates include all materials (and model fees) unless otherwise noted.
** All workshops are taught by Lindsay Fogg-Willits unless otherwise noted.

Registration Info:
Spaces are held on a first come, first serve basis once a registration form AND full payment are received (check, cash or money order). Students who withdraw from a summer session before June 15, 2011 will receive a full refund. After that point, an 80% refund will be issued. If a workshop is canceled due to low enrollment, payment will be refunded in full.

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Session 1: July 5 - 8
A 9am - 1pm	Plein Air Painting and Drawing (adults only) *$115* (Materials not included) Enjoy the summer sunshine and art-making all at once! We are lucky to live in a an area with wonderfully inspiring locations that are easy to get to and close by. Each day we will meet as a class at a different location (all within 20 minutes of Northampton) where we will work to render an outdoor scene. A list of each class location will be provided at the time of registration and it is expected that students will get themselves to and from that location. Students should also plan to bring supplies with which they want to work. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen or hat, snack and lunch if you choose.
Session 2: July 11 - 15
A 8:30am - 12:30pm	Morning Camp: Art Exploration (ages 5-11) *$145* A great program for kids who love making art and want to explore lots of new approaches and materials! Projects throughout the week will focus on drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, fiber art, printmaking and more and will be inspired by a variety of themes and working artists! Bring a snack, lunch and water bottle.
B 1:30pm - 5pm	Afternoon Camp: Art Exploration (ages 12-17) *$145* Similar to the morning session in that students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of media and ideas including painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, fiber arts, printmaking and more. Projects will be different during the afternoon session in that they may explore more advanced ideas or skills but the focus will still be on fun and experimentation! Bring a snack and water bottle.
Session 3: July 18 - 22
A 8:30am - 12:30pm	Morning Camp: Sculpture (ages 6-12) *$150* A great workshop for children who have big imaginations and a love for building! We will work with clay, wood, cardboard, paper mache, wire and more to create a variety of small and large-scale sculptures. Projects will explore a variety of themes and will occasionally be inspired by sculpture artists working locally and abroad. Come ready to get your hands messy! Bring a snack, lunch and water bottle.
B 2pm - 5pm	Figure Drawing, Painting and Sculpting (ages 13+) *$155* This is a chance to really explore the figure as a component of art-making. Each day we will have an art model (clothed) from whom we will draw, paint and sculpt and in so doing, will learn about the proportions of the human figure and how to render mass and volume. This is a great chance for the novice and more experienced artist to explore the figure in both 2 and 3 dimensions and to further develop observational skills and confidence in material manipulation.
Session 4: July 25 - 29
A 8:30am - 12:30pm	Morning Camp: Drawing and Painting (ages 6-12) *$145* This week will be spent helping students to develop their painting and drawing skills through daily technique demonstrations, material experimentation and projects exploring a variety of themes including, landscape, portraiture, still life, figure drawing, abstraction and more. We will also learn ways that line, value, color, perspective and design principles can enhance a work of a art. This is a fun and relaxed week of 2D art-making for children of all levels! Bring a snack, lunch and water bottle.
B 2pm - 5pm	*Oil and Acrylic Painting* (ages 13+) *$155* (materials included) *$125* (bring your own materials) This workshop will introduce students to the exciting world of painting! We will learn the basics of color theory, color mixing, how to develop a painting, brushes and their uses, and paint application methods and techniques. Students can choose their own subject matter for their paintings (though subject matter will also be provided). Each afternoon will be spent discussing technique or process, followed by time for painting and engaging in informal critiques. Please note: oil paint, mediums and brush cleaners contain chemicals that produce odors. Though we will use only odor-free solvents, this workshop may not be a good match for those who are chemically sensitive.
Session 5: August 1 - 5
A 8:30am - 12:30pm	Morning Camp: Art From Around the World (ages 6-12) *$145* Each day we will focus on a different part of the world as inspiration for our projects! We will not only learn some about the cultures we are inspired by, but will use traditional materials and approaches for the pieces we make. This workshop is similar to Art Exploration in that the projects we do will use a variety of media including drawing, painting, sculpture, fabric art, printmaking and more! In addition to its multicultural approach, this workshop will also serve as an introduction to art history. Bring a snack, lunch and water bottle.
B 2pm - 5pm	Afternoon Camp: Sculpture (ages 12-17) *$150* Working in 3 dimensions will be the focus of our time together! Using wire, plaster clay, paper, fabric, found objects, wood and more we will explore sculpture-in-the-round and relief sculptures of varying sizes and themes. Themes will be presented though students may create work using the materials to suite their own vision and concepts of interest. Dress for mess! Bring a snack and water bottle.
Session 6: August 8 - 12
A 8:30am - 12:30pm	Morning Camp: Art Exploration (ages 5-11) *$145* A great program for kids who love art-making in general and want to explore lots of new approaches and materials! Projects throughout the week will explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, fiber art, printmaking and more and will be inspired by a variety of themes and working artists! Bring a snack, lunch and water bottle.
B 2pm - 5pm	*Bookmaking, Paper-Making and Collage* (ages 13+) *$150* This workshop will explore the exciting genre of book arts! Students will make books of various styles using both paper that we will make, provided papers, and collage techniques. A fun introduction to an exciting art form that is both beautiful and functional!