2011 SUMMER CLASSES at GAC

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Children & Youth Workshops

1. Acrylic Painting featuring Color Theory

June 13-16 (10am-noon) >>>>> ages 10-14 >>>>> $40*

A good experience for students who have basic knowledge of the Color Wheel (primary/secondary colors, warm/cool colors) but want to practice more with it. Attendees will participate in several small practice paintings and can plan to create 2-3 finished works. *additional $10 material fee

TEACHER: BRENDA ALBERTH

2. Photography for Teens

June 20-24 (9am-noon) >>>>> ages 13-19 >>>>> $40*

Make your own pinhole camera and develop your black & white photos in the dark room. The class covers darkroom skills, photograms and contact prints. Bring a round cookie tin to the first class. *additional $10 material fee

TEACHER: ALEXIS DILLON

3. Clay for Young People

July 18,19,21,22+Aug 1 (9am-noon) >>> ages 11-19 >>> $60*

For beginners or intermediate students. The class covers wheel throwing, slab, coil and modeling clay. The first 4 classes will be clay construction. The last day is reserved for glazing. *materials and firing fee included in tuition

TEACHER: ALEXIS DILLON

4. Art Camp for Kids – Imagine That!

August 8-12 (10am-noon) >>>> ages 8&up >>>> $60*

During this week long “imagination camp”, young artists will have the opportunity to create imaginary 3-D paper mache’ creatures. Continuing in 3-D mode and incorporating mixed media, artists may create their creature’s environment via dioramas. Altered books complete the project, reflecting the tale of these imaginary beings. Imagination and creativity abound! Camp will conclude with a cookies and lemonade reception for family and friends and an opportunity for the young artists to present or exhibit their projects.

TEACHERS: JUDY PARKER & RHONDA PEGG *additional $10 material fee

Children’s Classes

Painting, Drawing and More

Ages 6-8 6 Tuesdays (10am-noon) >>> $60 June 28 – Polymer Clay comes to Life…………… TINA BLAKE July 5 – Fabulous Figures in Action. Construct a 3-d figure showing a favorite activity, just like artists Edgar Degas and Alberto Giacometti. ………BRENDA ALBERTH July 12 – Reflections -Mirror, mirror, I see me! Mixed media will help create a unique portrait using a mirror as a focal point. ……. JUDY PARKER July 19 – Creature Feature.Make a fabric snake, insect, or other “creepy creature”. Draw and color a “skin”, then sew and stuff it to make it “come alive”. .…. RHONDA PEGG July 26 – Rock Pet Fun- Using paint, rocks & other materials create a unique pet. …. NANCY DALVERNY Aug 2 – Paint the changing colors of our outdoor world. Be a plein air artist. ….IVY BELL

Ages 9&up 6 Wednesdays (10am-noon) >>> $60 June 29 – Experiments with Polymer Clay….….TINA BLAKE July 6 – Fabulous Figures in Action. Be inspired by artists Degas and Giacometti. Construct a 3-d figure with correct proportions and gesture. ……………… BRENDA ALBERTH July 13 – Using mirrors as focal points, artists will create mixed media pictures around their reflections. ……………..JUDY PARKER July 20 – Creature Feature. Design, sew and stuff a colorful fabric “skin” to create a soft sculpture snake, insect, or other lifelike “creature” . ….. RHONDA PEGG July 27 – Origami Summer Creations- Fold your way to Japanese Art. …..TAKAKO SULLIVAN Aug 3 – Try your hand at plein air painting. Capture the influence of changing light outdoors. …IVY BELL

Special Event, Summer 2011

We proudly welcome Ron Korczynski………

Kreate with Korczynski

Nationally recognized ceramicist Ron Korzcynski will guide you through the processes he has developed over his long career.

· Day 1 Clay mold making will be featured

· Day 2 will cover embellishment techniques that he has perfected for his own distinctive art works.

Saturday/Sunday July 9/10 (9-4pm)

Total both days >>> $85 >>> + $15 materials fee

Lunch provided

Art for Adults

Open Studio Painting Tuesdays through July (1-4pm) $18 per session ($15 instruction - $3 studio fee) The open studio setting enables painters to practice their skills in an educational setting. You receive individual instruction on your level and learn from other students’ process. Drawing, design and color issues are continuously addressed. All mediums welcome. TEACHER: CATHY ROSENSTEEL

Daring Color in Watercolor 6 Tuesdays beginning June 14 (6:30-9:30pm) $60 members** Through demonstration and individual attention, learn how to bring glowing color and vibrant darks to your watercolor painting. This class is for beginning painters and those who want to expand their knowledge of watercolor techniques. A supply list will be provided. TEACHER: CATHY ROSENSTEEL

Beginning and Intermediate Oil Painting

6 Thursdays beginning July 7 (1-4pm) >> $60 members**

Instruction is for beginner and intermediate oil painters. References will include still life subjects, photographs and plein air if the weather is good. The class will focus on mixing color, value (light and shadow), and focal point. A favorite topic is landscapes of local farms.

TEACHER: DOREEN CURRIE

Photography Field Trip to Fort Ligonier

Wednesdays, June 29 & July 6 (9am-noon) >>>>> $25 + $10 entry fee to Fort Ligonier >>>

Take a private tour and learn how to use Elements of COMPOSITION to create images of this Historical Site. Your favorite camera – digital, disposable or film – is all the equipment you need. July 6 is for editing your pictures.

TEACHER: SHIRLEAH KELLY Meet at Greensburg Art Center at 8:15 and then proceed to Ligonier.

Portrait Sculpture 3 Tuesdays, 3 Thursdays beginning June 14 (2-4pm) June 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 $60* members** Bring photos of yourself or whomever you wish to sculpt. Photos must be 8 1/2“x11” in size and must be of the face, each side (showing ears), back of head and top. Instruction will be given in how to analyze a face in order to get a resemblance. You will need an armature. If you do not have one, an armature can be purchased at the first class for $18. You must indicate when registering if you are purchasing an armature. Bring a notebook. * $10 firing fee >>>>> clay to be bought from instructor $10 for 25 lb. TEACHER: JAN BARONE

Jewelry Fun Wednesdays beginning June 15(1-4pm) $18 per session ($15 instruction - $3 studio fee) Join us for jewelry making. Work with where you need help or learn new skills. Beginners and up are welcome. TEACHER: TINA BLAKE Jewelry Evening Workshops Mondays – June 20, July 18, Aug 15 (6-9pm) $30 members** Take a break on 3 Monday evenings to create some beautiful jewelry for yourself or as a gift. TEACHER: TINA BLAKE

Other GAC Activities

Drawing Club

4^th Monday of each month (7-10pm) model/studio fee varies between $6-$8

MONITOR: BRIAN MCCALL

Wednesday Night Painters

Every Wednesday (7-10pm) studio fee $3

Improve your painting skills by hanging out with these fun loving still life painters. Bring your own supplies.

MONITOR: PEG PANASITI

Plein Aire Painting

Alternate Thursdays beginning June 16 locations and times announced by e-mail

Betty Reese know if you want to be on the list (betnal2.art@verizon.net)

MONITORS: BETSY OHR & SHIRLEY GLESSNER

412-373-0711

DIRECTIONS TO GREENSBURG ART CENTER

From west of Greensburg, take Rt. 30 East (Greensburg bypass) to Pleasant Unity Exit (Rt. 130). At light at end of ramp, turn right on to Rt. 130, then take immediate left just past the Sunoco Station (Todd School Road). Go 1 block to GAC on left.

From east of Greensburg, take Rt. 30 West and after passing Westmoreland Mall, get in the right lane (business Greensburg). At 2^nd light, turn left on to Rt. 130 to Sunoco Station. Turn left immediately after Sunoco Station (Todd School Road) Go 1 block to GAC on left.

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