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Spring 2013 workshops and classes.
TWO-WEEK DAILY SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
Jazz Instrumental Instruction
by Bill Jacobs Ensembles, Inc.
at Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts 403 Canal Place, Little Falls, NY
Two-Week Daily Summer Music Camp
All InstrumentsSession I
Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 26
Jr. High School through High School
Ages 11 am - 4 pmSession II
Monday, July 29 – Friday August 9
High School through College
Ages 11 am – 4 pmBill Jacobs is enthusiastically offering a unique two-week daily summer music camp; incorporating the fundamentals of instrumental jazz theory, technique, performance and the history of jazz. There will be a culminating performance to coincide with “Canal Celebration” on August 10. Bill Jacobs Ensembles is a group of internationally recognized professional musicians with over twenty years of performance, recording and educational credits.
FEE: $175 per two week session - payable once accepted into the program Students should bring a bag lunch. Snacks will be provided Application deadline is May 31. Students will be notified of acceptance in June.
Pick up your application at Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts or click on link below.
Jazz Music Camp Application (PDF form)
Jazz Music Camp Application (Word document)
More information: call 315.823.0808 or email director@mohawkvalleyarts.org
Due to the uniqueness of this program space is extremely limited.Watercolor with Lynn Rogers
Classes begin Wednesday, March 6, 2013 from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Lynn will demonstrate watercolor techniques while instructing on the principles of design and fundamentals of composition using watercolors. Students should have a background in drawing. Intermediate and advanced students welcome. This is not an introductory class.
Class size is limited to 10 students.
$135 for members.
$160 for non members.
No walk-ins are accepted.Tole & Decorative Painting with Vicki Ferrusi
Classes begin Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Students will learn basic brush strokes and techniques of tole painting. They will be painting on a variety of surfaces using acrylic paints. Some basic supplies provided.
$135 for members.
$160 for non members.For more information call (315)219-7856.
Watercolor with Lynn Rogers
Classes begin Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 9:00 – 11:30 AM. This class is designed for the beginner to intermediate student. Watercolor fundamentals, technique, color and composition will be explored. Instruction and demonstration will be geared to provide each student the tools to express their individual style.
Class size is limited to 10 students.
$135 for members.
$160 for non members.
Walk-ins are welcome at $20 per person.Mixed Media with Frank Wilcox
Classes begin Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 9:00 - 11:30 AM. Students will work with a variety of media-acrylic, oil, pencil, charcoal-at their own pace. Frank will give group demos, and each student will receive a great deal of individual attention. Walk-in students are welcome at all levels. Students need to supply their own materials: oils, acrylics, drawing media, etc.
$135 for members.
$160 for non members.
Walk-ins are welcome at $20 per person.Intermediate to Advanced Pastel Painting with Joan Balder Cook
Classes begin Friday, April 12, 2013 from 9:00 - 11:30 AM. This class is for artists wishing to improve their skills. The thoughts and techniques of other artists (contemporary and past) will be discussed as well as color theory and design.
Class size is limited to 10 students.
$135 for members.
$160 for non members.
Walk-ins are welcome at $20 per person.
8-WEEK CLASSES
Introduction to Pastel Painting with Joan Balder Cook
Classes begin Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 12:30 - 3:00 PM. Explore this exciting medium in a relaxed atmosphere. Joan will instruct and demonstrate techniques. Soft and hard pastels, a variety of papers, composition and color theory will be explored. Introductory materials available for a fee of $28 payable to instructor.
Minimum of 5 participants required.
$100 members.
$130 nonmembers.Art Class with Jim Parker
Classes begin Wednesday, March 6, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. From Old English style watercolor painting to Japanese anime characters and manga comic drawing, Jim will work one-on-one with students in whatever style they desire. Classes open to ages 12 through adult; special needs students welcome.
Class size is limited to 10 students to allow one-on-one instruction.
$60 for 6 weeks if prepaid
$12.50 for individual classes.
SINGLE DAY CLASS SERIES
The Joy of Painting with Kathryn Bartscht
Mondays - 10 AM - 3 PM.
Tribule View
Mountain by the SeaExperience the Joy of Painting – the Bob Ross Method Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts will be hosting a painting program featuring the Bob Ross Painting Method. The instructor, Kathryn Bartscht, is a resident of St. Johnsville. She is a 14-year certified Bob Ross instructor who has taught extensively in Florida.
Class size is limited to 10 students.
All classes are held on Mondays from 10 AM - 3 PM.
Cost per workshop:
$40 members
$50 nonmembers.A complete list of supplies to be provided by the student is available by contacting Kathy at 518-993-3737 prior to the start of class. You must contact Kathy to pre-arrange delivery of supplies. Please bring a sack lunch.
ONE DAY WORKSHOPS
Introduction to Stained Glass Artistry with David Pye Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Following introductory overviews on historical and modern aspects of the field of stained glass, enrolled students will engage in hands-on construction of a framed work of art involving multiple pieces of colored glass. This process will include an introduction to the fundamentals of pattern design and utilization; cutting, sizing and fitting various pieces of glass; and use of modern joining methods. All materials utilized in this workshop are included in the base price.
For whom intended: Aspiring stained glass artists with little or no experience with this medium who would like to learn procedures, techniques, and special insights into creating original works of art involving the material glass.
Class size limited to 3 students.
$150 which includes all materials.
Children’s Saturday Morning Art Workshops with Meghan Murphy Pagano
NATURAL ART Saturday, May 18, 2013 (10 am - 12 pm)
For ages10 and up. Students will create character portrait sculptures using collected natural materials and hot glue!
Class size is limited to 12 students.
Above classes cost $15 (materials included)
2 hour classes with a break half way
Above classes are held at the MVCA unless otherwise noted. Call MVCA today at 315.823.0808 to sign up for workshops or classes.
POLICY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
For Classes and Workshops:
- Classes start on the dates and times listed.
- All classes and workshops are held at the Art Center unless otherwise stated
- Tuition for all of the 10 week classes is $135 for members and $160 for non-members.
- Tuition for all other classes is found in the class description.
- Tuition must be paid before classes begin.
- Some classes may require a materials fee.
- Drop in students allowed, ONLY where specified in the class description. Tuition is $20 per student.
- No refunds are given once class has begun.
- Checks, cash and MasterCard/Visa are acceptable forms of payment. Checks and cash can be mailed to MVCA, 401 Canal Place, Little Falls, NY 13365. Credit cards can be processed over the phone. Please call 823-0808 for credit card payment.
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