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PRE-SCHOOL
Mommy & Me
ages 2 – 3 with parent or grandparent
This special class will allow parent and child quality time for creative, interactive fun. Using a variety of drawing, painting, and craft materials, parent and young artist will explore the exciting world of art while learning from one another! The art projects will focus on stretching the imagination and encouraging self-expression rather than end results. Please dress young artists appropriately. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 8 children. This is a four week class.
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:00 am
January 13 – February 3 #M104
February 10 – March 3 #M104a
Munster, Pre-School Studio
Wednesdays, 10:45 – 11:45 am
January 14 – February 4 #H102a
February 11 – March 4 #H102b
Hammond, Gallery
$45
Munster Instructor: Ann Chabala
Hammond Instructor: Lindsey Thomas
Colors of the Rainbow
ages 3 – 4 (child must have turned 3 by January 2009 and be potty-trained)
In this class children draw, paint, cut, paste, and learn other techniques for creating various mixed media projects. The students listen, observe, and work together to develop respect for one other and each other’s artwork. Every week, a different color will be introduced to the children, inspiring the theme of each project, while allowing individuals to develop his/her own works of art. All supplies are included. Dress young artists appropriately. Class is limited to 8 children. This is a four week class.
Tuesdays, 11:15 – 12:15 am
January 13 – February 3 #M183a
February 10 – March 3 #M183b
Munster, Pre-School Studio
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
January 13 – February 3 #CP183a
February 10 – March 3 #CP183b
Crown Point, Gallery
Wednesdays, 1:45 – 2:45 pm
January 14 – February 4 #H159
February 11 – March 4 #H159a
Hammond, Gallery
$45
Munster Instructor: Ann Chabala
Crown Point Instructor: Dawn Buckley
Hammond Instructor: Lindsey Thomas
Creative Fingers
ages 5 – 6 (child must have turned 5 by January 2009)
Children naturally enjoy painting, drawing, cutting and pasting. In this class, the young artists will create and use their imagination while exploring various art media and techniques. The students listen, observe, and work together to develop respect for one another and each other’s artwork. Each week, a famous artist and artistic style will be introduced to the children, while allowing individuals to develop their own works of art. All supplies are included. Dress young artists appropriately. Class is limited to 8 children. This is a four week class.
Mondays, 4:45 – 5:45 pm
January 12 – February 2 #M196a
February 9 – March 2 #M196b
Munster, Pre-School Studio
Tuesdays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
January 13 – February 3 #CP149a
February 10 – March 3 #CP149b
Crown Point, Gallery
Tuesdays, 4:15 – 5:15 pm
January 13 – February 3 #H155
February 10 – March 3 #H155a
Hammond, Gallery
$45
Munster Instructor: Ann Chabala
Crown Point Instructor: Dawn Buckley
Hammond Instructor: Lindsey Thomas
DRAWING
Beginning Drawing for Kids
ages 6 – 8
This class is designed to expose children to a variety of materials and techniques to improve their drawing skills. Line, form, composition shading and perspective will be covered using pencil, colored pencils, pastels and other drawing mediums.
Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm #CP271
January 15 – March 5
Crown Point, Gallery
$75
Instructor: Kevin Hanusin
ABC Artists
ages 6 - 12
Each week, beginning with the letter A, a new artist will be introduced. The class will cover a brief biography of an artist, a closer look a his/her masterpieces and then it will be your turn to step into the artist’s shoes and complete a “work of art” in the same style. This is a four week class, sign up for multiple classes to complete the alphabet! No discounts are applicable for this class. All supplies are included. This is a four week class.
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm #CP285
January 13 – February 3
February 10 – March 3
Crown Point, Gallery
$35
Instructor: Dawn Buckley
Basic Drawing for Kids (Step 1)
ages 6 – 8
This is the first class in a series of three designed to provide progression for 6–8 year olds wanting to learn to draw. Kids will learn to draw what they see. Line, form, shading and perspective will be covered using materials such as pencil, colored pencil, pastels and charcoal. Class is limited to 10 students.
Tuesdays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm #M179
January 13 – March 3
Munster, Oesterle Studio
Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm #H108
January 14 – March 4
Hammond, Sun Studio
$75
Instructor: Pam Clements
Drawing for Kids (Step 2)
ages 6 – 8
This is the second of three classes designed for those who have already taken the Basic Drawing for Kids class. Students will build upon the basic techniques learned in the first class in order to compose a subject, control the media and understand the functions of line, form, symmetry, light and shadow. Class is limited to 10 students.
Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm #M179b
January 15 – March 5
Munster, Oesterle Studio
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm #H167
January 14 – March 4
Hammond, Sun Studio
$75
Instructor: Pam Clements
Advanced Drawing for Kids (Step 3)
ages 6 – 8
Participants will receive a certificate of achievement after completing this final class of the series. Students will learn advanced techniques and use several media in order to create more sophisticated works, focus on perfection of technique and incorporate self-expression in their finished pieces. Class is
limited to 10 students.
Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm #M179c
January 15 – March 5
Munster, Oesterle Studio
$75
Instructor: Pam Clements
Intro to Children's Beginning Drawing
ages 9 – 15
This is an abbreviated session to introductory concepts which are taught in the beginning class. The skills required to be a successful artist are much more a matter of knowledge than natural ability, and are, therefore, learnable. This class teaches your child the “how” of drawing and has given to countless children, the knowledge to apply unique practical strategies involving any drawing problem, without the necessity of attempting to copy lines. Work produced by this class continuously displays a sophistication that will surprise and delight you. Media will include pencil, charcoal and colored pastels. All supplies are included.
Saturdays, 10:50 am – 12:20 pm #M146
January 17 – March 7
Munster, Dietrich Studio
Saturdays, 12:30 – 2:00 pm #M146a
January 17 – March 7
Munster, Dietrich Studio
Wednesdays, 5:45 – 7:15 pm #CP164
January 14 – March 4
Crown Point, Gallery
Mondays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm #H141
January 12 – March 2
Hammond, Gallery
$95
Munster/Hammond Instructor: Nikki Kutansky
Crown Point Instructor: Kathryn Province
Intermediate / Advanced Drawing
ages 9 – 15
For the student who has taken the Beginning Drawing Class, this class further develops skills previously introduced. Areas of special concentration are line, composition, light and shadow. Generally smaller in class size, students gain much more personal attention, learning extensively from their fellow students. Each develops a more personal style at his/her own pace. New media include conté crayon and oil pastels. All supplies are included.
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:45 am #M112
January 17 – March 7
Munster, Dietrich Studio
$95
Instructor: Nikki Kutansky
Intro to Cartooning
ages 9 – adult
This class is for beginners wanting to explore the methods and problems of drawing particular to cartooning. The student will be shown how to take real life subjects and transform them into cartoon figures, from objects to animals to people. Major concentration will focus on various methods of
character development including the “Disney Method.” Continuity is very important in this class; best results come from faithful attendance. Principles of caricature will be addressed based on available time and student readiness. All supplies are included.
Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:30 pm #M113a
January 13 – March 3
Munster, Dietrich Studio
Saturdays, 2:15 – 3:45 pm #M113
January 17 – March 7
Munster, Dietrich Studio
Wednesdays, 4:15 – 5:45 pm #CP114
January 14 – March 4
Crown Point, Gallery
$95
Instructor: Nikki Kutansky
Advanced Cartooning & Superheros
ages 11 – adult
This class is designed for the student who has previously taken the Introduction to Cartooning class and wishes to go on to more advanced work. Projects will be more sophisticated and challenging than the beginners’ class. All supplies are included.
Saturdays, 3:45 – 5:15 pm #M114
January 17 – March 7
Munster, Dietrich Studio
$95
Instructor: Nikki Kutansky
PAINTING
Beginning Painting for Kids
ages 6 – 8
This class is designed to build on children’s drawing skills and expose them to a variety of materials and painting techniques. Weekly projects will be explored using various painting materials such as tempera, watercolor, acrylic and ink.
Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm #CP272
January 15 – March 5
Crown Point, Gallery
$75
Instructor: Kevin Hanusin
Children's Intro to Painting
ages 9 – 15
Students will learn technical skills in painting with watercolor and acrylic as well as different styles, approaches and personal expressions. Glazing, painting from life, painting from sketches and painting from one’s own imagination will be touched upon. Use of paints, brushes, and more will be provided during class sessions. Students will need to purchase watercolor paper, canvas and other minor supplies that will be discussed the first day of class.
Mondays, 5:00 – 6:30 pm #M245
January 12 – March 2
Munster, Oesterle Studio
Wednesdays, 7:15 – 8:45 pm #CP138
January 14 – March 4
Crown Point, Gallery
Wednesdays, 5:15 – 6:45 pm #H173
January 14 – March 4
Hammond, Gallery
$95
Munster/Hammond Instructor: Lindsey Thomas
Crown Point Instructor: Kathryn Province
POTTERY
Beginning Hand Building Pottery
ages 5 – 8 and 9 – 12
This class is designed to introduce children to the basics of three-dimensional design through projects incorporating slab, coil and other hand-building methods. Form, decoration, basic modeling and glazing will be explored in a format which encourages creativity and develops eye/hand coordination. All materials and kiln time are included in the course fee. Class is limited to 10 students.
ages 5 – 8
Saturdays, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm #M101
January 17 – March 7
Munster, Pottery Studio
Saturdays, 10:00 am – 11:30 am #CP139a
January 17 – March 7
Crown Point, Pottery Studio
ages 9 – 12
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:45 am #M101b
January 17 – March 7
Munster, Pottery Studio
Saturdays, 11:45 am – 1:15 am #CP139b
January 17 – March 7
Crown Point, Pottery Studio
$110
Munster Instructor: Dawn Bell
Crown Point Instructor: Lindsey Hoernig
Pottery
ages 11 – 15
Another popular class which begins with hand-building projects progresses to wheel-throwing techniques focusing on building three-dimensional forms through simple vessel shapes of various sizes. Instruction will also include decorative techniques both on and off the wheel along with glazing. All supplies and kiln time are included in the class fee. Limit 8 students.
Saturdays, 12:15 – 1:45 pm #M119
January 17 – March 7
Munster, Pottery Studio
Thursdays, 4:30 – 6:30 pm #CP111
January 15 – March 5
Crown Point, Pottery Studio
$110 M119
$140 CP111
Munster Instructor: Dawn Bell
Crown Point Instructor: Candice Hanusin
MIXED MEDIA
Beginning Airbrushing
ages 14 - adult
Learn the mechanics, maintenance, and use of an airbrush. This class will teach you the basics of airbrush art. Types of paint, surfaces, including airbrush paper, tee shirts, hot press boards, canvas, glass, plastic and metal, and using stencil and free-hand methods will be among the topics discussed in this popular and dynamic class. No experience or drawing expertise required. Advanced students may register and work at their level. All supplies are included. Maximum 5 registrants per class.
Mondays, 5:30 – 7:30 pm #H109a
January 12 – March 2
Hammond, Airbrush Studio
Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm #H109b
January 17 – March 7
Hammond, Airbrush Studio
$130
Instructor: TBD
Art Studio
ages 6 – 9, 9 – 12 and teens (13 and up)
Students will explore the fundamentals of creating fine art works through a variety of media. Some classes will be dedicated only to lessons on drawing and painting, as a basis for other mixed media projects. With hands on applications, students will begin to understand and utilize the elements and principals of design basic to all fine art and art related fields. Important artists from the past to the present will be introduced to reinforce lessons taught and to show examples of how some creative ideas have evolved and are continuing to develop. All supplies are included. Limit 12 students.
ages 6 – 9
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:00 pm #M295
January 13 – March 3
Munster, Oesterle Studio
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:00 pm #H179
January 13 – March 3
Hammond, Gallery
ages 9 – 12
Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:00 pm #M296
January 15 – March 5
Munster, Oesterle Studio
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm #H180
January 14 – March 4
Hammond, Gallery
ages 13 and up
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm #H181
January 13 – March 3
Hammond, Gallery
$95
Munster and H180 Instructor: Pam Clements
Hammond H179/H181 Instructor: Lindsey Thomas
DRAMA
Creative Drama
grades 1 – 3
This class is offered as an introduction to theatre. Your child will work as an ensemble with other children to create an original play. The class ends with a final performance. Reading skills are required. No discounts are applicable for this class. Registration deadline is January 7.
Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm #M259
January 14 – March 4
Munster, Dietrich Studio
$115
Instructor: Charlie Misovye
Introduction to Acting
grades 4 – 6
This acting class is a great start for any aspiring actor. Your child will build confidence as they explore acting through theatre games, improv, movement and scene study. Students will focus on character development and monologues as they master performance techniques. The class ends with a final showcase. Reading skills are required. No discounts are applicable for this class. Registration deadline is January 7.
Wednesdays, 5:30 – 7:00 pm #M260
January 14 – March 4
Munster, Dietrich Studio
$115
Instructor: Charlie Misovye
Acting I
This class is for anyone who has already taken Creative Drama or Intro to Acting. There will be further emphasis on scene work, character development and monologues as students master performance techniques. The class ends with a final showcase. No discounts are applicable for this class. Registration deadline is January 7.
Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:30 pm #M316
January 15 – March 5
Munster, Dietrich Studio
$115
Instructor: Charlie Misovye
WORKSHOPS
Christmas Ornament Workshop
ages 6 – 12
In this one hour "make and take" workshop, children will create their own beautiful ornaments for the holiday season. A variety of decorating materials will be provided. All supplies are included. This workshop is limited to 12 registrants. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.
Sunday, 12:30 – 1:30 pm #CP209a
December 7
Crown Point, Gallery
$10
Instructor: Gigi Geimer-Messler
Valentine Cards Workshop
ages 5 – 12
In this one hour workshop, children will use paper, glitter, stamps, tissue and various materials to make as many valentines as they wish. All supplies are included. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.
Sunday, 12:30 – 1:30 pm #CP212
February 8
Crown Point, Gallery
$12
Instructor: Gigi Geimer-Messler
Acting Workshop
ages 6 – 12
IIn this fun two-day workshop, children will learn different techniques to communicate through body language and speech intonation. They will learn and memorize a script, design a backdrop and perform. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.
Sunday, 12:00 – 1:15 pm #CP289
January 31 and February 7
Crown Point, Gallery
$20
Instructor: Gigi Geimer-Messler
Grandma & Me Gumball Machine Workshop
ages 4 – 10
Are you interested in having fun with grandma while creating a one-of-a-kind masterpiece together? If so, we are looking for children and their grandma (or grandpa) to help paint and decorate an adorable gumball machine. Whether it’s decorated whimsically, traditionally or just plain wild, you decide together! Also, a bubble-blowing contest will be held during the workshop, so start practicing. This day will be one to treasure and is guaranteed to be filled with wonderful memories. Hurry and sign up today, this workshop is limited to ten children. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.
Saturday, 11:00 – 12:00 pm #M305
January 17
Munster, Oesterle Studio
Saturday, 11:00 – 12:00 pm #CP270
January 24
Crown Point, Gallery
$25
Instructor: Karen Simnick
DISCOUNT FOR HAMMOND RESIDENTS
Through special funding from the City of Hammond, Hammond residents taking classes at Substation No. 9, a branch location of South Shore Arts in downtown Hammond, pay only half price! This discount is not applicable at other South Shore Arts locations or in conjunction with other discounts. Proof of residency required upon registration.
SCHOLARSHIPS
South Shore Arts offers a limited number of need-based scholarships for elementary through high school aged students who have been recommended by a classroom teacher or art instructor. Documentation of financial need is required. For further information call South Shore Arts Director of Education Linda Eyermann at 219/836-1839, ext. 101 or email Linda@SouthShoreArtsOnline.org
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