Spring/Summer 2009 Arts Classes

At the Mills Pond House

Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of payment. Registrations are 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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Find Your Artistic Voice…
Develop Your Creative Talents…
See What the Arts Can Open
Your Eyes To!
Summer 2009 Arts Camp Sessions:
July 6 -10     July 13-17     July 20-24  
July 27-31     August 3-7     August 10-14       August 17-21

See Spring and Summer Class Listings Below

Adult Class in Portraiture (with Mike Parisi)
  • Ages 17 to 99, Weds 07/08 to 08/26
  • Ages 17 to 99, Sats 07/11 to 08/29
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 99
$150.00 Course Fee - $0.00 Materials Fee
Wednesdays 07/08, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 10:30 - 12:30 PM

Ages 17 to 99
$150.00 Course Fee - $0.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22, 08/29, 01:00 - 03:00 PM

Bone Bonanza (with Beth Giacummo)
  • Ages 8 to 11, Thus 07/09 to 07/30
  • Ages 8 to 11, Weds 08/05 to 08/26
Bone Bonanza BONES…BONES… and more BONES…Young artists will have fun being creative while drawing, painting and sculpting the skeletal systems of animals like sharks, rabbits, bats and cats. We will even create imaginary creatures like a jackelbee…if you don’t know what that is? You’ll have to come and see!
Sections:

Ages 8 to 11
$150.00 Course Fee - $20.00 Materials Fee
Thursdays 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 09:30 - 12:30 PM

Ages 8 to 11
$150.00 Course Fee - $20.00 Materials Fee
Wednesdays 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 11:15 - 02:15 PM

Clay Parade! (with Chris Vivas)
  • Ages 7 to 9, Sats 07/11 to 08/15
  • Ages 9 to 12, Sats 07/11 to 08/15
  • Ages 7 to 9, Sats 07/11 to 08/15
Clay Parade! In this introduction to ceramic, students will create and explore with clay. They will learn basic clay techniques to create animals, coil pots, masks, landscapes, and more! Students will paint and even be given the opportunity to glaze their artwork! All students will be encouraged to work at his or her own level in this creative and exciting environment
Sections:

Ages 7 to 9
$75.00 Course Fee - $25.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Ages 9 to 12
$115.00 Course Fee - $25.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 11:15 - 12:45 PM

Ages 7 to 9
$75.00 Course Fee - $25.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 01:00 - 02:00 PM

Comic Book Explosion! (with Kevin Breslawski)
  • Ages 7 to 10, Mons 07/06 to 07/27
  • Ages 11 to 13, Mons 07/06 to 07/27
  • Ages 7 to 10, Mons 08/03 to 08/24
  • Ages 11 to 13, Mons 08/03 to 08/24
Comic Book Explosion! Do you have an interest in comics and cartooning? If so this is the class for you! Come and have fun learning about the world of Comics. Over the length of the course students will create their own characters, stories and comic book pages.
Sections:

Ages 7 to 10
$100.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Mondays 07/06, 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, 10:30 - 12:30 PM

Ages 11 to 13
$100.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Mondays 07/06, 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, 01:00 - 03:00 PM

Ages 7 to 10
$100.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Mondays 08/03, 08/10, 08/17, 08/24, 10:30 - 12:30 PM

Ages 11 to 13
$100.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Mondays 08/03, 08/10, 08/17, 08/24, 01:00 - 03:00 PM

Comic Fu: The Art of Comic Book and Cartooning Technique (with Kevin Breslawski)
  • Ages 7 to 10, Tues 07/07 to 07/28
  • Ages 11 to 13, Tues 07/07 to 07/28
  • Ages 7 to 10, Tues 08/04 to 08/25
  • Ages 11 to 13, Tues 08/04 to 08/25
Comic Fu: The Art of Comic Book and Cartooning Technique The mysteries and secrets behind comic books and cartoons will be revealed. Students will gain knowledge about layout, composition and storytelling. Students will also learn about penciling, inking and the use of different materials in the creation of comics and cartoons. Classes will include discussions and critiques to help encourage the students in developing their ability to discuss art.
Sections:

Ages 7 to 10
$100.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Tuesdays 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 10:30 - 12:30 PM

Ages 11 to 13
$100.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Tuesdays 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 01:00 - 03:00 PM

Ages 7 to 10
$100.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Tuesdays 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 10:30 - 12:30 PM

Ages 11 to 13
$100.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Tuesdays 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 01:00 - 03:00 PM

Digital Photography (with Stephen Lombardo)
  • Ages 9 to 14, Tue 08/11 Thu 08/13 Tue 08/18 Thu 08/20
Digital Photography Say Cheese! Students will get a crash course in how to take a better, more artistic photograph and instantly print the artwork utilizing digital cameras. Among the subjects will be: the museum and grounds, small objects, people and a still life assembled in the class.Students will learn technical skills, aesthetics of this exciting hobby or future career and have fun in the process! Please bring a fully charged digital camera to the first class, if a camera needs to be provided, please contact the office. Students are welcome to join late and pay by the class.
Sections:

Ages 9 to 14
$100.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Tuesday 08/11, Thursday 08/13, Tuesday 08/18, Thursday 08/20, 03:00 - 05:00 PM

Encaustic Workshops (with Beth Giacummo)
  • Ages 16 to 99, Sat 07/25
Encaustic Workshops The ancient art of Encaustic revealed!Students will experiment with techniques involving collage, painting, scraping, layering, and textured finishes using wax in an assortment of vivid colors. Feel free to bring some of your favorite images, natural materials (such as dried plants), handmade papers, charms and small 2d items to use as inclusions. Topics will include: brief history, layering and fusing wax, adding papers, using natural materials and safety issues. Students can expect to leave class with at least one wood panel piece and a collection of cards. No experience is necessary. *Please bring a bag lunch to Saturday sessions*
Sections:

Ages 16 to 99
$75.00 Course Fee - $35.00 Materials Fee
Saturday 07/25, 11:00 - 05:00 PM

Famously Fashionable! Fashion Illustration for advanced Students (with Krista Biedenbach)
  • Ages 9 to 12, Suns 08/09 to 08/30
Famously Fashionable! Fashion Illustration for advanced Students Come and explore far-out media and fun fashion influences to boost the attitude in your fashion figures! Also, create a wearable work of art from your very own fashion illustrations
Sections:

Ages 9 to 12
$100.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Sundays 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 10:00 - 12:00 PM

Flipbook Animation (with Stephen Lombardo)
  • Ages 8 to 12, Tue 08/11 Thu 08/13 Tue 08/18 Thu 08/20
Flipbook Animation Ever wonder how cartoon drawings come to life? Learn animation by drawing in a planned sequence that creates a wonderful mini-movie, a flipbook! Students with an active imagination &/or cartooning skills will really enjoy this class.Students will bring home these final projects when completed.
Sections:

Ages 8 to 12
$100.00 Course Fee - $5.00 Materials Fee
Tuesday 08/11, Thursday 08/13, Tuesday 08/18, Thursday 08/20, 05:15 - 07:15 PM

Get It Poppin’ with Creative Cartooning (with Beth Giacummo)
  • Ages 8 to 10, Weds 08/05 to 08/26
Get It Poppin’ with Creative Cartooning Be a cartoonist! Students will learn to draw expressions, portray action, build characters and make their projects POP... with pop-up techniques. Using materials like the pros, students will create their own characters and learn to draw their favorite cartoons using all different media!
Sections:

Ages 8 to 10
$125.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Wednesdays 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 02:30 - 05:00 PM

I Can Draw! (with Jacqueline Gelfuso)
  • Ages 4 to 6, Weds 07/08 to 07/29
  • Ages 4 to 6, Suns 07/12 to 08/02
  • Ages 4 to 6, Weds 08/05 to 08/26
  • Ages 4 to 6, Suns 08/16 to 08/30
I Can Draw! Your little artist will participate in weekly themed drawing projects that will introduce new materials and leave lots of room for creativity! Students will work with age appropriate graphite, colored pencils, markers, chalk pastels, and much more! Class will focus on developing the student's abilities, imagination, and confidence while learning about new materials!
Sections:

Ages 4 to 6
$75.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Wednesdays 07/08, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 09:00 - 10:30 AM

Ages 4 to 6
$75.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Sundays 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 12:00 - 01:30 PM

Ages 4 to 6
$75.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Wednesdays 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09:00 - 10:30 AM

Ages 4 to 6
$56.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Sundays 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 12:00 - 01:30 PM

I Can Paint! (with Jacqueline Gelfuso)
  • Ages 4 to 6, Weds 07/08 to 07/29
  • Ages 4 to 6, Suns 07/12 to 08/02
  • Ages 4 to 6, Weds 08/05 to 08/26
  • Ages 4 to 6, Suns 08/16 to 08/30
I Can Paint! Your little artist will participate in weekly themed painting projects that will introduce new materials and leave lots of room for creativity! Students will work with age appropriate watercolor paint and pencils, acrylic paint, and participate in fun painting activities like crayon resist painting, texture painting...etc. Class will focus on developing the student's abilities, imagination, and confidence while learning about new materials!
Sections:

Ages 4 to 6
$75.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Wednesdays 07/08, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 10:45 - 12:15 PM

Ages 4 to 6
$75.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Sundays 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 01:45 - 03:15 PM

Ages 4 to 6
$75.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Wednesdays 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 10:45 - 12:15 PM

Ages 4 to 6
$56.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Sundays 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 01:45 - 03:15 PM

Learn to Play Guitar!!! (with Jason Priset)
  • Ages 7 to 10, Tue 08/04 Thu 08/06 Tue 08/11 Thu 08/13 Tue 08/18 Thu 08/20 Tue 08/25 Thu 08/27
  • Ages 11 to 14, Tue 08/04 Thu 08/06 Tue 08/11 Thu 08/13 Tue 08/18 Thu 08/20 Tue 08/25 Thu 08/27
Learn to Play Guitar!!! We are offering two courses this summer for anyone who has ever wanted to learn guitar, but never had the right start. Everything you need to know to start learning guitar will be included in this class. There will be two classes per week and it will focus on basic skills such as basic chords, picking, strumming, and reading music. Our well-trained faculty will give you everything you need to know to get a great start!! All beginners are welcome.
Sections:

Ages 7 to 10
$150.00 Course Fee - Materials Fee
Tuesday 08/04, Thursday 08/06, Tuesday 08/11, Thursday 08/13, Tuesday 08/18, Thursday 08/20, Tuesday 08/25, Thursday 08/27, 10:00 - 12:00 PM

Ages 11 to 14
$150.00 Course Fee - Materials Fee
Tuesday 08/04, Thursday 08/06, Tuesday 08/11, Thursday 08/13, Tuesday 08/18, Thursday 08/20, Tuesday 08/25, Thursday 08/27, 12:15 - 02:15 PM

Mixed Media Madness (with Krista Biedenbach)
  • Ages 5 to 7, Sats 08/08 to 08/29
Mixed Media Madness Kids will create fantastic art while using an assortment of materials from watercolor, pastels, and paint, to found objects, rubbings, magazines and more! The emphasis is on discovering new materials to create art with and, of course, having fun!
Sections:

Ages 5 to 7
$75.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 08/08, 08/15, 08/22, 08/29, 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Off the Runway! Fashion Illustration for Beginners (with Krista Biedenbach)
  • Ages 9 to 12, Suns 07/12 to 08/02
Off the Runway! Fashion Illustration for Beginners Learn how the fashion figure is created in the professional industry. See trends from different eras and develop your own style. Experiment with different media to show excitement and attitude in your fashion illustrations and put together what you have learned to create your own dream outfits! Also, create a work of wearable art!
Sections:

Ages 9 to 12
$100.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Sundays 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 10:00 - 12:00 PM

Paint! Create! Draw! and much more! (with Krista Biedenbach)
  • Ages 7 to 10, Sats 07/11 to 08/01
Paint! Create! Draw! and much more! Discover your creativity while learning all the basics of drawing and painting. Explore the possibilities of technique within traditional subject matter such as still life and portraiture. Learn to look at things and create pictures in a new, fun way! Students should bring a snack to the class
Sections:

Ages 7 to 10
$75.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Parent and Child Ceramic Workshop (with Chris Vivas)
  • Ages 3 to 5, Suns 07/12 to 08/16
  • Ages 6 to 8, Suns 07/12 to 08/16
  • Ages 3 to 5, Suns 07/12 to 08/16
Parent and Child Ceramic Workshop In this class parent and child teams will work together to create clay animals, coil pots, masks, landscapes and more. All pieces will be fired into ceramic and painted! Children will learn basic ceramic techniques and are encouraged to work at their own level in this creative environment.
Sections:

Ages 3 to 5
$75.00 Course Fee - $25.00 Materials Fee
Sundays 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Ages 6 to 8
$75.00 Course Fee - $25.00 Materials Fee
Sundays 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 11:15 - 12:15 PM

Ages 3 to 5
$75.00 Course Fee - $25.00 Materials Fee
Sundays 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 12:30 - 01:30 PM

Recycled Robots, Rockets, and Raptors OH MY! (with Beth Giacummo)
  • Ages 8 to 11, Thus 07/09 to 07/30
Recycled Robots, Rockets, and Raptors OH MY! Young artists will love learning to be green while being creative! Using a variety of recycled materials to build robots, rockets, raptors and whatever we can imagine. We will even use recycled papers to collage, draw and paint!
Sections:

Ages 8 to 11
$100.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Thursdays 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 01:00 - 03:00 PM

The World of Art Comix and Zines (with Kevin Breslawski)
  • Ages 7 to 10, Weds 07/08 to 07/29
  • Ages 11 to 13, Weds 07/08 to 07/29
  • Ages 7 to 10, Weds 08/05 to 08/26
  • Ages 11 to 13, Weds 08/05 to 08/26
The World of Art Comix and Zines Do you like music? Is skateboarding your favorite thing to do? Want to create a story about you favorite pet? Then the World of Art Comix and Zines is for you. Zines and Art Comix allow you to write and draw about anything you want! We will discuss the creation of comix and zines from start to finish. Students will design and create their very own zine choosing the topic, theme, and style.
Sections:

Ages 7 to 10
$100.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Wednesdays 07/08, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 10:30 - 12:30 PM

Ages 11 to 13
$100.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Wednesdays 07/08, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 01:00 - 03:00 PM

Ages 7 to 10
$100.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Wednesdays 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 10:30 - 12:30 PM

Ages 11 to 13
$100.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Wednesdays 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 01:00 - 03:00 PM

Things That Glow and Go! (with Beth Giacummo)
  • Ages 7 to 10, Thus 07/09 to 07/30
  • Ages 7 to 10, Weds 08/05 to 08/26
Things That Glow and Go! Experimenting with printmaking, collage, watercolors, inks, colored pencils, markers and even glow in the dark paints will have young artists glowing with excitement. Exploring everything from inanimate objects to animals of land, sea and air students will use techniques of the great masters from Pointillism to Pop art. We will even make our works of art glow in the dark!!!
Sections:

Ages 7 to 10
$75.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Thursdays 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 03:30 - 05:00 PM

Ages 7 to 10
$75.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Wednesdays 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09:30 - 11:00 AM