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Classes and Workshops
Winter 2012

Fees for classes include all supplies unless otherwise stated.

All classes take place at Art Reach of Mid Michigan at
111E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, unless otherwise noted.

PLEASE NOTE: There is an update to the times of the children's classes, and the Adult Drawing Class. The times and dates of the Intermediate Water Color Class have also been updated.

Kids Day Off!
(Monday, January 16th, 2012)

Age 6-12 Class

Your kid has the day off school. Why not send them for a fun day of creative crafts at Art Reach?
Kids will be able to do numerous art projects and activities throughout the day, creating a fun and artistic day off! Lunch is provided. Space is limited. Sign up today!

Mondays, January 16
9:30a.m. -2:30p.m.

$35 for members ($40 for non-members) (Includes all supplies.)

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Kids Day Off!
(Thursday, March 1, 2012)

Age 6-12 Class

Your kid has the day off school. Why not send them for a fun day of creative crafts at Art Reach?
Kids will be able to do numerous art projects and activities throughout the day,
creating a fun and artistic day off! Lunch is provided. Space is limited. Sign up today!

Thursday, March 1, 2012
9:30a.m. - 2:30p.m.
$35 for members ($40 for non-members)
(Includes all supplies.)

 

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Children's Beginner Drawing Class (8-Week Session)

Age 6-12 Class

Instructor: Kari Chrenka

Learn all about the basics of drawing, including: composition, perspective, still life, spacial construction, pointillism, proper self portrait creation and other essential drawing techniques. All supplies are included.

Mondays: January 16 - March 12, 2012
4:15p.m. -6:00p.m.

$130 for members ($135 for non-members) (Includes all supplies.)

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Children's Clay Class
(4-Week Session)

Age 6-12 Class

Instructor: Donna Hoff-Grambau

Explore the basics of hand building clay to make works of art! Learn techniques to make functional pots as well as sculptural forms. Participants will work on projects week by week from building to adding the finishing touches, Your child will build confidence in their art skills and grow their clay creativity both technically and aesthetically.
All supplies are included.

Wednesdays: January 18, 2012 - February 8, 2012
4:15p.m. - 6:00p.m.


$95 for members ($100 for non-members)
(Includes all supplies.)

 

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Children's Hand Papermaking Class
(4-Week Session)

Age 6-12 Class

Instructor: Donna Hoff-Grambau

Participants will learn the basics of hand papermaking. Learn about different fibers, colors and textures. By the end of the class, the kids will construct a hand-made paper book. This class will be a hands-on way to teach kids that art and
creativity always start with the paper!
All supplies are included.

Wednesdays: February 15 - March 14, 2012 (No class February 29, 2012)
4:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

$95.00 for members ($100 for non-members) (Includes all supplies.)

 

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Chinese Watercolor Class
(8-Week Session)

Adult Class

Instructor: Jamie Hui Zhang

Chinese traditional water colour class---Study of Song Dynasty (960-1279) flowers and birds. Chinese painting has 2000 years of history. In this class students are going to learn some basic Chinese water colour techniques through copying the Song Dynasty classic paintings. For beginner, flowers and birds are the best subjects to start with. We are going to use some original size prints to study. Students are going to use rice paper, animal hair brushes, Chinese water colour made from plants and mineral stones. No drawing foundation necessary, anybody could learn this ancient artform.

Thursdays: January 19 - March 15, 2012
(No Class on March 2, 2012)
9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.

$165 for members ($170 for non-members)
(Includes all supplies.)

 

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Introduction to Adult Drawing Class (8-Week Session)

Adult Class

Instructor: Dorota Lagida-Ostling

Introduction to various drawing media and techniques while exploring concepts of value, volume, form, light and space. This course will enable students to understand expressive aspects of composition, as well as basic principles of design, such as: balance, proportion, scale and emphasis. Students will also have an opportunity to learn how to draw the human face and try their skills with a self-portrait.

Mondays: January 16 - March 12, 2012
6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.

$130 for members ($135 for non-members)
(Includes all supplies.)

 

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Beginning Painting (Acrylics Class) (8-Week Session)

Adult Class

Instructor: Paula Clark Nettleton

Learning to paint should be fun! This 8 week class will focus on enjoying the creative process as students learn to look at the world in a different way, and how to express what they see using acrylic paint. Beginning painters will be introduced to the medium of acrylic paint, the tools and techniques of the medium, and include basic instruction in composition, drawing and color theory as needed based on prior student experience. Primary focus of the class will be hands-on experiences and learning while doing.

Tuesdays: January 17, 2012 - March 13, 2012
6p.m. - 8p.m.


$130 for members ($135 for non-members)
(Includes all supplies.)

 

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Intermediate Watercolor Class
(6-Week Session)

Adult Class

Instructor: Carole Howard

Go beyond the basics to develop strong values, create various textures, and expand your knowledge of composition while developing your own style. Demonstrations and exercises are designed to move your toward your creative goals. This class focuses on demonstrations and a variety of watercolor techniques. You can learn more about the exciting medium of watercolor painting in an encouraging and relaxed atmosphere with a teacher who has studied watercolor painting with nationally known teachers/painters.

Wednesdays: January 25, 2012 - March 7, 2012 (No Class February 29, 2012.)
6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.


$110 for members ($115 for non-members)
(Includes all supplies.)

 

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Rag Rug Making
(4-Week Session)

Adult Class

Instructor: Amy Shindorf

Making "Rag Rugs" became particularly popular from 1890 to 1910 especially among women in the country or frontier. They are colorful and fun to make! Rugs are a great decoration that add color to boring rooms, and warm up the floor during cold winter months. Amy will teach you step-by-step techniques to help you create your own rag rug.

Thursdays: January 17, 2012 - March 13, 2012
6p.m. - 8p.m.
$110 for members ($115 for non-members)
(Includes all supplies.)

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Step Into Your Extraordinary Year

Adult Class

Instructor: Annie Notestein

  • Discover five mistakes you may be making in trying to live the life you desire. Learn how you can transform them into success.
  • Find out why trying to push yourself toward your goals just doesn’t work.
  • Discover what you REALLY want.
  • Use a powerful tool that will pull you toward your dreams and goals.

Saturday: January 28, 2012
10a.m. - 12:30p.m.
$35 for members ($40 for non-members)
(Includes all supplies.)

 

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An Introduction to The Passion Test

Adult Class

Instructor: Annie Notestein

  • The value of passion in your life.
  • Three core principles of living a passionate life.
  • The secret that will guarantee you a passionate life.
  • The prerequisite to living a passionate life.

Saturday: March 24, 2012
10:30a.m. - 12p.m.


$30 for members ($35 for non-members)
(Includes all supplies.)

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Collage Class (3-Week Session)

Adult Class

Instructor: Carole Howard

Explore the relaxing art of collage. Carole Howard will teach you how to create meaningful and unified compositions
using different media and textures.

Wednesdays: March 14, 2012 & March 28, 2012
5:15p.m. - 7:15p.m.


$65 for members ($70 for non-members)
(Includes all supplies.)

 

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Clay Workshop I (Mask Making)
(2-Week Session)

Adult Class

Instructor: Barbara Taylor

The individual workshops will teach students -- whether new to working with clay or not -- techniques of hand building and glazing functional and decorative clay creations.

This class takes place at ClayMates Studio at 911 Mulberry Lane, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Tuesdays: January 17, 2012 & January 31, 2012
5:15p.m. - 7:15p.m.


$60 for members ($65 for non-members)
(Includes all supplies.)

 

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Clay Workshop II (Creating Vessels/Containers)
(2-Week Session)

Adult Class

Instructor: Barbara Taylor

The individual workshops will teach students -- whether new to working with clay or not -- techniques of hand building and glazing functional and decorative clay creations.

This class takes place at ClayMates Studio at 911 Mulberry Lane, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Wednesdays: February 15, 2012 & February 29, 2012
5:15p.m. - 7:15p.m.


$60 for members ($65 for non-members)
(Includes all supplies.)

 

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Clay Workshop III (Creating Birdhouses)
(2-Week Session)

Adult Class

Instructor: Barbara Taylor

The individual workshops will teach students -- whether new to working with clay or not -- techniques of hand building and glazing functional and decorative clay creations.

This class takes place at ClayMates Studio at 911 Mulberry Lane, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Tuesdays: March 13, 2012 & March 27, 2012
5:15p.m. - 7:15p.m.
$60 for members ($65 for non-members)
(Includes all supplies.)

 

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Valentine Card Making Workshop
(1-Day Workshop)

Instructor: Debbie Brown Sebastian

Making a card for someone is so much more meaningful than buying one. This class will help give you new and creative ideas to make your own cards for the ones you care about most! If you enjoy scrapbooking, or want to explore papercrafts, this class is for you!

Saturday: February 4
12p.m. - 2p.m.
$60 for members ($65 for non-members)
(Includes all supplies.)

 

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Oil Painting Workshop

Adult Class

Instructor: Pat Bursch

This one-day workshop will introduce oil painting techniques through practice and demonstration. Emphasis is placed on choice of materials, painting techniques, basic color mixing and composition. The workshop provides students with a foundation for creative expression through oil painting.

Saturday: February 11, 2012
10a.m. - 4p.m.
$85 for members ($90 for non-members)
(Includes all supplies.)

 

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* All classes take place at Art Reach on Broadway, 111 E. Broadway St., downtown Mt. Pleasant unless otherwise stated.