Adult
Members’ Prices Reduced!
Should classes fail to reach 7 participants minimum, the class will be cancelled and tuition refunded. Classes are six weeks in length.
Winter Session 2012
Session 1: January 2 – February 10
Session 2: February 13 – March 23
Spring Session 2012
Session 3: March 26 – May 11
Session 4: May 14 – June 22
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NEW! Puppet Workshop: Shadow Theater
Express your creativity with Shadow Puppetry. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of theater through the art of shadow puppets. Students will work with story telling essentials to design and build their own shadow puppets, develop movement skills and perform their own original shadow theater performance. Ages 13 and up.
Schedule: Fridays, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Instructor: Joyce Hutter
Non-member: $140 , Member: $112
(Additional material fee: $25/student)
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NEW! Combat Paper Project: Uniforms into Handmade Paper
Local veterans and their families are invited to join this inter-generational workshop series in traditional hand paper-making. The uniforms that were once worn in service are transformed into handmade paper, prints and artwork. In this way, there is a shared understanding, dialogue and commemoration for those who have returned with the communities in which they live. The hands-on workshop will teach the entire process of how to transform your own clothing into paper art. The workshop will culminate in the Combat Paper exhibit at the Muckenthaler on June 21. Workshop participants may get their artwork into the exhibit!
Schedule: Sunday – Wednesday, 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Instructor: Betsy Holster
FREE to veterans and their families
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NEW! Poetry “Your Life on the Page: An Autobiographical Poetry Workshop”
Moon Tide Press publisher Michael Miller leads a class on turning your life into poetry—drawing on memories, relationships and perceptions of the self. The class is appropriate for ages 18 and older. Bring pens and paper and be prepared to dig deep!
Schedule: Wednesday, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Instructor: Michael Miller
Non-member: $75 . Member: $60
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NEW! Bookmaking
This Winter the Muckenthaler Cultural Center introduces a unique and creative new Book-Arts Program for adults and high school students. From intricate diaries to wacky journals, students will learn the detailed art of handcrafting books. Taught by Betsy Holster, the class will be offered for two Winter Sessions and two Spring sessions, each session lasting for six weeks with one meeting per week on Tuesday night from 6:30PM – 8:30PM. The program will also host a special workshop to coincide with the Spring gallery opening of the Muckenthaler’s Combat Paper exhibit, honoring war veterans through the transformation of their uniforms into paper. This special workshop will be held June 3-6, followed by the Combat Paper exhibit which opens on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 6:30PM with a special gallery reception.
Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Instructor: Betsy Holster
Non-member: $140 , Member: $112
(Additional material fee: $25/student)
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Punchong Style Ceramics
Learn traditional Korean style ceramics by Young Shin Kim. Enroll now to create works with both Punchong style techniques and modern influences of today. You will create unique ceramic art that will be both utilitarian and attractive and a great gift for someone special.
Schedule:Tuesday, 10:00AM – 12:00 PM or 12:30PM – 2:30PM
Instructor: Young Shin Kim
Non-member: $140 , Member: $112
(Additional material fee: $25/student)
Native American Ceramics
Learn traditional techniques of Native American Ceramics handed down from generations of clay artists: the art of hand-building and decorating in both modern and traditional techniques using earthenware clay bodies. Mr. Harrison will also lecture on current events of the Native American Art, which give information on exhibits and craft shows throughout southern California and New Mexico.
Schedule: Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Instructor:Rowan Harrison
Non-member: $140 , Member: $112
(Additional material fee: $25/student)
Tai Chi Chuan
This course introduces adults to a Chinese health exercise which is neither vigorous nor strenuous. It is suitable for older adults who want to exercise to gain or maintain good health. It will strengthen the muscles and organs, relax the mind and body, improve blood circulation, and increase memory and concentration.
Schedule: Thursdays, 9:00AM – 10:00AM
Instructor: Dan Layne
Prices starting in Fall: Non-member: $75. Member: $60
Basic and Advanced Pottery
Having strong influences from both Japan and the western world, Willie Tabata’s class emphasizes functional pieces for day to day use. Students will have the opportunity to use both low fire clay bodies and high fire. Class size is limited. Enroll now to secure a pottery wheel.
Schedule: Wednesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Instructor: Willie Tabata
Non-member: $140 , Member: $112
(Additional material fee: $25/student)
Arts and Craft Movement
Experience this classic 1920′s art form. Learn to combine copper enameling, felting and weaving techniques to create unique and original art works. Projects are designed to expose students to artistic design and to give experience with different artistic methods, techniques, tools, and materials.
Schedule: Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Instructor: Marsha Judd
Non-member: $140 , Member: $112
(Additional material fee: $25/student)
Painting and Design
Learn all the essentials in painting and design and explore the process of trompe l’oeil with Anthony Trasport, master painter and local artist. Class size will be limited to maximize one to one teaching and emphasize original works of art for each student.
Schedule: Monday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Instructor: Anthony Trasport
Non-member: $140 , Member: $112
(Additional material fee: $25/student)
Beginning Digital Photography
This course is taught by professional photographers and recognized artistsans in their industries. Students will learn digital photgraphy while working at their own individual skill level. Students will also explore lighting, color, texture, composition, and other relevant subjects in the industry. Students will achieve a solid foundation in both technical and creative photographic processes.
Schedule: Thursdays, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Instructor: Randall Chambers (Fotoone1.com)
Materials: Bring your own digital camera
Non-member: $130. Member: $104
Soft Pastel Drawing
Students will learn to use soft pastels for draw quick, full color portraits and understanding all aspects of soft pastels and techniques used by working professionals today. the class will also discover the amazing features soft pastels that can unlock creativity and expression while facing challenges suited for all skill levels.
Begins: November 14 – December 23
Schedule: Wednesday, 6:30PM – 8:30 PM
Instructor: Colette Miller
Non-member: $140 , Member: $112
(Additional material fee: $25/student)
