2008/2009 Fall/Winter 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. Click here for registration form

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Adult Class in Portraiture (with Mike Parisi)

Ages 17 and up, Weds 10/15 to 12/10

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 and up
$150.00 Course Fee - $0.00 Materials Fee
Wednesdays 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 12/03, 12/10, 01:00 - 03:00 PM

Art Rocks! (with Jill Amorosano)

Ages 3 to 5, Weds 10/15 to 11/19
Ages 3 to 5, Thus 10/16 to 11/20
Ages 3 to 5, Weds 01/07 to 02/11
Ages 3 to 5, Thus 01/08 to 02/12

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
$95.00 Course Fee - $12.00 Materials Fee
Wednesdays 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 10:00 - 11:15 AM

Ages 3 to 5
$95.00 Course Fee - $12.00 Materials Fee
Thursdays 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 10:00 - 11:15 AM

Ages 3 to 5
$95.00 Course Fee - $12.00 Materials Fee
Wednesdays 01/07, 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 10:00 - 11:15 AM

Ages 3 to 5
$95.00 Course Fee - $12.00 Materials Fee
Thursdays 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 10:00 - 11:15 AM

Cartooning and Pop-up Bookmaking (with Jeffrey Allen Price)

Ages 8 to 12, Sats 11/08 to 12/13

Cartooning and Pop-up Bookmaking Learn the exciting process of creating your own cartoons and simple pop-up book techniques. Let loose your imagination as you create your own characters on paper, cards, and small books. If you have a good sense of humor and love to draw, this is the class for you!

Sections:

Ages 8 to 12
$158.00 Course Fee - $20.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 12/06, 12/13, 10:00 - 12:30 PM

Digital Photography (with Stephen Lombardo)

Ages 9 to 14, Thus 01/08 to 02/05

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
$95.00 Course Fee - $15.00 Materials Fee
Thursdays 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 03:30 - 05:00 PM

Famously Fashionable! Fashion Illustration for Advanced Students (with Krista Biedenbach)

Ages 9 to 12, Suns 10/12 to 11/02
Ages 9 to 12, Suns 11/09 to 12/07

Famously Fashionable! Fashion Illustration for Advanced Students Now that you know how to draw the fashion figure, 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 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 02:45 - 04:45 PM

Ages 9 to 12
$100.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Sundays 11/09, 11/16, 11/23, 12/07, 02:45 - 04:45 PM

Flipbook Animation (with Stephen Lombardo)

Ages 8 to 12, Thus 01/08 to 02/05

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
$95.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Thursdays 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 05:15 - 06:45 PM

Fun with Sculpture! (with Jeffrey Allen Price)

Ages 8 to 12, Sats 10/11 to 11/01
Ages 8 to 12, Sats 01/31 to 02/28

Fun with Sculpture! Students will have fun making amazing sculptures and exciting 3-d projects using papier-mache, wood, paint, sculpey and other simple and fun materials.

Sections:

Ages 8 to 12
$125.00 Course Fee - $25.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/01, 10:00 - 12:30 PM

Ages 8 to 12
$158.00 Course Fee - $25.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 10:00 - 12:30 PM

Master Class in Drawing (with Jeffrey Allen Price)

Ages 14 and up, Suns 02/01 to 03/01

Master Class in Drawing Learn the art of drawing from the lessons of the Old Masters. Using techniques, exercises, and ideas from masterworks, students will make their own drawings in a variety of mediums including charcoal, artist pencils, quill pens and ink, and pastels. Classroom instruction includes drawing demonstrations, and lectures on art historical works. Great for fun or for perfect for creating “Portfolio Pieces.” Class can be repeated multiple times.

Sections:

Ages 14 and up
$172.00 Course Fee - $25.00 Materials Fee
Sundays 02/01, 02/08, 02/15, 02/22, 03/01, 11:00 - 01:45 PM

More Drawing, More Painting... More fun! (with Krista Biedenbach)

Ages 7 to 10, Suns 11/09 to 12/07

More Drawing, More Painting... More fun! All new projects for continuing students. Experiment further with different materials, even things we find! Learn to complete a picture that is fun and exciting to you! Get a grasp on the basics of mediums while having fun! Students should bring a snack to class.

Sections:

Ages 7 to 10
$75.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Sundays 11/09, 11/16, 11/23, 12/07, 05:00 - 06:30 PM

Off the Runway! Fashion Illustration for Beginners (with Krista Biedenbach)

Ages 9 to 12, Suns 10/12 to 11/02
Ages 9 to 12, Suns 11/09 to 12/07

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 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 12:30 - 02:30 PM

Ages 9 to 12
$100.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Sundays 11/09, 11/16, 11/23, 12/07, 12:30 - 02:30 PM

Paint! Create! Draw and much more! (with Krista Biedenbach)

Ages 7 to 10, Suns 10/12 to 11/02

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 class.

Sections:

Ages 7 to 10
$75.00 Course Fee - $10.00 Materials Fee
Sundays 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 05:00 - 06:30 PM

Painting from Life (with Jeffrey Allen Price)

Ages 14 and up, Suns 02/01 to 03/01

Painting from Life Learn the art of acrylic painting on canvas. Classroom instruction includes painting demonstrations, color theory, and lectures on art historical works. Students will make at least two complete paintings. perfect for creating "Portfolio Pieces", or just for relaxing. Class can be repeated multiple times.

Sections:

Ages 14 and up
$172.00 Course Fee - $40.00 Materials Fee
Sundays 02/01, 02/08, 02/15, 02/22, 03/01, 02:00 - 04:45 PM

Young Architects Club (with Jeffrey Allen Price)

Ages 9 to 13, Sats 10/04 to 11/01
Ages 9 to 13, Sats 11/08 to 12/13
Ages 9 to 13, Sats 01/31 to 02/28

Young Architects Club Students often take this fun class multiple times (we have become a real club!). Students will design a dream home, learn how to draw simple architectural plans, create basic models using simple building design and hands-on creation. Students will learn about important buildings and architects from around the world. Students may bring a snack for break time.

Sections:

Ages 9 to 13
$175.00 Course Fee - $30.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 10/04, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/01, 12:45 - 04:45 PM

Ages 9 to 13
$175.00 Course Fee - $30.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 12/06, 12/13, 12:45 - 04:45 PM

Ages 9 to 13
$175.00 Course Fee - $30.00 Materials Fee
Saturdays 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 12:45 - 04:45 PM