Fall/Winter 2010 Arts Classes at the Mills Pond House

Find Your Artistic Voice…Develop Your Creative Talents…See What the Arts Can Open Your Eyes To!
Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of payment and is accepted through the first day of class when seats are available. Sorry, no refunds except for classes not running due to insufficient enrollment. Register today by mailing completed registration form and class fee check (payable to STAC). Makeup classes are not available for absences.Unless specified, materials fee is not included. Materials fees are paid to instructor on the first day of class. Please call (631) 862-6575 or email classes@stacarts.org for more information.
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Design your own arts classes! If you have a group of four or more and are interested in a particular arts class not listed here, give us a call and we will do our best to accommodate your request!

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Art Rocks! (with Jill Amorosano)
  • Ages 3 to 5, Thus 10/07 to 11/18
  • Ages 3 to 5, Tues 10/12 to 11/16
  • Ages 3 to 5, Tues 10/12 to 11/16
Art Rocks! Children will work to create fun and imaginative art creations using a variety of base materials such as rocks, shells, eggs, beads, etc. This class is designed for the budding artist and will cover the basics of color, pattern, texture, and shape. The children will use various supplies and materials to make pet critters and delightful seasonal take-home treasures. Parents are welcome to join us! Please bring a smock and drink.
Sections:

Ages 3 to 5
$75.00 Course Fee - $12.00 Materials Fee
Thursdays 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/18, 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Ages 3 to 5
$75.00 Course Fee - $12.00 Materials Fee
Tuesdays 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09, 11/16, 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Ages 3 to 5
$75.00 Course Fee - $12.00 Materials Fee
Tuesdays 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09, 11/16, 12:30 - 01:30 PM

Color My World (with Ivy Michelle Berg)
  • Ages 16 to 100, Mons 10/04 to 11/08
  • Ages 16 to 100, Mons 11/15 to 12/13
Color My World Many of us possess the natural ability to draw and recreate the things we see around us, but have not yet taken the next step to introduce color to our creations! This class is for those students of life who wish to learn more about painting and color theory. Bring sketches, illustrations, and other pre-existing pencil, ink or black and white projects, and we will explore various ways to reinvent them using media such as pastel, watercolor and acrylic paint! Previous drawing experience and ability is assumed as this is not a drawing class. (Note: 2.0 hour class...bring a snack!)
Sections:

Ages 16 to 100
$125.00 Course Fee - $20.00 Materials Fee
Mondays 10/04, 10/18, 10/25, 11/01, 11/08, 05:30 - 07:30 PM

Ages 16 to 100
$100.00 Course Fee - $16.00 Materials Fee
Mondays 11/15, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13, 05:30 - 07:30 PM

Extreme Collage (with Michelle Posner)
  • Ages 8 to 12, Sats 10/09 to 12/04
Extreme Collage Have you ever wondered how to make your pictures come to life without tedious rendering or picture copying? Do you love comics and bizarre illustrations? Then Collage might be for you! All you need is a little imagination and creativity and you will learn how to break boundaries and use your sense of humor to make interesting and profound pictures.
Sections:

Ages 8 to 12
$150.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 12/04, 12:30 - 02:00 PM

Learn To Play Guitar!!! (Beginners) (with Jason Priset)
  • Ages 7 to 10, Mons 10/04 to 11/29
Learn To Play Guitar!!! (Beginners) For anyone who missed the course this past season, this gives you an opportunity to take the same class that was offered. It is a course designed specifically for anyone who has always wanted to learn guitar, but hasn’t had the right start. It will focus on music reading, rhythm, picking, and other basic skills, all very important to learning the guitar. This course is the precursor to the ‘Learn To Play Guitar!!! (Intermediate)’ course which will be offered in the upcoming session. Anyone interested in the Intermediate course must first get through this course.
Sections:

Ages 7 to 10
$150.00 Course Fee - $0.00 Materials Fee
Mondays 10/04, 10/18, 10/25, 11/01, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 05:15 - 07:15 PM

Painting Animals, Plants and Landscapes! Level I (with Ivy Michelle Berg)
  • Ages 5 to 7, Sats 10/02 to 10/30
  • Ages 5 to 7, Sats 11/06 to 12/11
Painting Animals, Plants and Landscapes! Level I This is a level I class for kids with no or limited painting experience. We work from beautiful photos of the natural world including familiar and wild animals and plants to create brilliant textural paintings to hang proudly in the home forever! Use acrylic paint to explore different modes of application including brushes, sponges, plastic knives, leaves and more! No experience necessary. Bring your enthusiasm for color, love of nature and eagerness to learn!(Note: 2 hr. class...bring a snack!)
Sections:

Ages 5 to 7
$125.00 Course Fee - $20.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 10:00 - 12:00 PM

Ages 5 to 7
$125.00 Course Fee - $20.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 12/04, 12/11, 10:00 - 12:00 PM

Painting Animals, Plants and Landscapes! Level II (with Ivy Michelle Berg)
  • Ages 6 to 8, Sats 10/02 to 10/30
  • Ages 6 to 8, Sats 11/06 to 12/11
Painting Animals, Plants and Landscapes! Level II This is a level II class for kids who have taken the Level I class at least twice. The lessons go a bit deeper into details and color mixing. Kids work from beautiful photos of the natural world including familiar and wild animals and plants to create brilliant textural paintings to hang proudly in the home forever!Use acrylic paint to explore different modes of application including brushes, sponges, plastic knives, leaves and more! Bring your enthusiasm for color, love of nature and eagerness to learn! (Pre-requisite: Level I) (Note: 2 hr. class...bring a snack!)
Sections:

Ages 6 to 8
$125.00 Course Fee - $20.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 12:30 - 02:30 PM

Ages 6 to 8
$125.00 Course Fee - $20.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 12/04, 12/11, 12:30 - 02:30 PM

Private Guitar Lessons (with Jason Priset)
  • Ages 7 to 14, Suns 10/03 to 12/19
  • Ages 7 to 14, Suns 10/03 to 12/19
  • Ages 7 to 14, Suns 10/03 to 12/19
  • Ages 7 to 14, Suns 10/03 to 12/19
  • Ages 7 to 14, Suns 10/03 to 12/19
  • Ages 7 to 14, Suns 10/03 to 12/19
  • Ages 7 to 14, Suns 10/03 to 12/19
  • Ages 7 to 14, Suns 10/03 to 12/19
Private Guitar Lessons This is a class designed for students to have one-on-one lessons for students of all ages. It is recommended that students take the “Learn to Play Guitar!!!” beginner and intermediate courses before signing up for this; however this is not a requirement. There are limited spots and anyone who has completed the other courses will be the first priority. As in the other course, this will focus on all of the basic guitar skills; music reading, rhythm, and picking to name a few.
Sections:

Ages 7 to 14
$240.00 Course Fee - Materials Fee
Sundays 10/03, 10/17, 10/24, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 12/12, 12/19, 02:00 - 02:30 PM

Ages 7 to 14
$240.00 Course Fee - Materials Fee
Sundays 10/03, 10/17, 10/24, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 12/12, 12/19, 02:30 - 03:00 PM

Ages 7 to 14
$240.00 Course Fee - Materials Fee
Sundays 10/03, 10/17, 10/24, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 12/12, 12/19, 03:00 - 03:30 PM

Ages 7 to 14
$240.00 Course Fee - Materials Fee
Sundays 10/03, 10/17, 10/24, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 12/12, 12/19, 03:30 - 04:00 PM

Ages 7 to 14
$240.00 Course Fee - Materials Fee
Sundays 10/03, 10/17, 10/24, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 12/12, 12/19, 04:00 - 04:30 PM

Ages 7 to 14
$240.00 Course Fee - Materials Fee
Sundays 10/03, 10/17, 10/24, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 12/12, 12/19, 04:30 - 05:00 PM

Ages 7 to 14
$240.00 Course Fee - Materials Fee
Sundays 10/03, 10/17, 10/24, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 12/12, 12/19, 05:00 - 05:30 PM

Ages 7 to 14
$240.00 Course Fee - Materials Fee
Sundays 10/03, 10/17, 10/24, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 12/12, 12/19, 05:30 - 06:00 PM

Watercolor Magic!!! (with Regina Halliday)
  • Ages 9 to 12, Mons 10/04 to 11/01
  • Ages 9 to 12, Mons 03/07 to 03/28
Watercolor Magic!!! Looking for a Fun and Exciting Art Class? Join our Beginner Watercolor Painting class. We will explore watercolor painting using salt, crayon resist, and collage techniques. Create a new project in each class. All skill levels welcome.
Sections:

Ages 9 to 12
$75.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Mondays 10/04, 10/18, 10/25, 11/01, 04:30 - 06:00 PM

Ages 9 to 12
$75.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Mondays 03/07, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04:30 - 06:00 PM

Adult Class in Portraiture (with Mike Parisi)
  • Ages 17 to 100, Sats 01/08 to 02/26
Adult Class in Portraiture Learn to draw a portrait from start to finish working in any medium! Students will learn to construct the form from both observation and pictures. All skill levels and mediums welcome! Materials not included in course fee, list available upon registration.
Sections:

Ages 17 to 100
$150.00 Course Fee - Materials Fee
Saturdays 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26, 12:00 - 02:00 PM

Art Rocks! (with Jill Amorosano)
  • Ages 3 to 5, Tues 01/11 to 02/15
  • Ages 3 to 5, Tues 01/11 to 02/15
  • Ages 3 to 5, Thus 01/13 to 02/17
Art Rocks! Children will work to create fun and imaginative art creations using a variety of base materials such as rocks, shells, eggs, beads, etc. This class is designed for the budding artist and will cover the basics of color, pattern, texture, and shape. The children will use various supplies such as paint, beads, and scrap material to make pet critters and delightful designs that will be take-home treasures. Parents are welcome to join us! Please bring a smock and a drink.
Sections:

Ages 3 to 5
$75.00 Course Fee - $12.00 Materials Fee
Tuesdays 01/11, 01/18, 01/25, 02/01, 02/08, 02/15, 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Ages 3 to 5
$75.00 Course Fee - $12.00 Materials Fee
Tuesdays 01/11, 01/18, 01/25, 02/01, 02/08, 02/15, 12:30 - 01:30 PM

Ages 3 to 5
$75.00 Course Fee - $12.00 Materials Fee
Thursdays 01/13, 01/20, 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Watercolor Magic!!! (with Regina Halliday)
  • Ages 9 to 12, Mons 10/04 to 11/01
  • Ages 9 to 12, Mons 03/07 to 03/28
Watercolor Magic!!! Looking for a Fun and Exciting Art Class? Join our Beginner Watercolor Painting class. We will explore watercolor painting using salt, crayon resist, and collage techniques. Create a new project in each class. All skill levels welcome.
Sections:

Ages 9 to 12
$75.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Mondays 10/04, 10/18, 10/25, 11/01, 04:30 - 06:00 PM

Ages 9 to 12
$75.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Mondays 03/07, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04:30 - 06:00 PM