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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 students. This is a five week class.

Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 am
June 12 – July 10 #M104
July 17 – August 14 #M104a
Munster, Pre-School Studio

Mondays, 9:00 – 10:00 am
June 11 – July 9 #H102a
July 16 – August 13 #H102b
Hammond, Gallery

$55

Munster Instructor: Allison Kicho
Hammond Instructor: Katie Sanchez

Toddler Time
ages 2 – 3 with parent or grandparent

Encouraging the natural artistic tendencies of toddlers, this fun class will explore various painting projects for 2-3 year olds with their parent/caregiver using paint and music with little hands and sometimes feet while learning about holidays, artists, letters and animals. All supplies are included. Dress young artists appropriately. Class is limited to 8 students. This is a five week class.

Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
June 13 – July 18 #CP334a
July 25 – August 22 #CP334b
Crown Point, Gallery

$55

Instructor: Natalie VanAmstel

Colors of the Rainbow
ages 3 – 4 (child must have turned 3 by June 2012 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 students. This is a five week class.

Tuesdays, 10:45 – 11:45 am
June 12 – July 10 #M183a
July 17 – August 14 #M183b
Munster, Pre-School Studio

Tuesdays, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
June 12 – July 10 #CP183a
July 17 – August 14 #CP183b
Crown Point, Gallery

Mondays, 10:15 – 11:15 am
June 11 – July 9 #H159
July 16 – August 13 #H159a
Hammond, Gallery

$55

Munster Instructor: Allison Kicho
Crown Point Instructor: Ann Strauch
Hammond Instructor: Katie Sanchez

Creative Fingers
ages 5 – 6 (child must have turned 5 by June, 2012)

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 students. This is a five week class.

Mondays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
June 11 – July 9 #M196a
July 16 – August 13 #M196b
Munster, Pre-School Studio

Fridays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
June 15 – July 13 #CP149a
July 20 – August 10 #CP149b
Crown Point, Gallery

Thursdays, 9:00 – 10:00 am
June 14 – July 12 #H155
July 19 – August 16 #H155a
Hammond, Gallery

$55

Munster/Crown Point Instructor: Natalie VanAmstel
Hammond Instructor: Katie Sanchez

Bugtastic Fun
ages 3 – 4 and 5 – 6 (child must have turned appropriate age by June, 2012)

Students will create many different butterflies, bees, dragonflies, ladybugs and other insects by using paints, ink, paper, scissors and pastels. All supplies are included. Dress young artists appropriately. Class is limited to 8 students. This is a five week class.

ages 3 – 4
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 am
June 16 – July 14 #M386a
July 21 – August 18 #M386b
Munster, Pre-School Studio

ages 5 – 6
Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
June 12 – July 10 #M387a
July 17 – August 14 #M387b
Munster, Pre-School Studio

$55

Instructor: Natalie VanAmstel




DRAWING

Basic Drawing for Kids (Step 1)
ages 6 – 8

This class is 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, 1:00 – 2:00 pm #M179
June 12 – August 14
Munster, Oesterle Studio

Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm #M179a
June 14 – August 16
Munster, Oesterle Studio

$90

Instructor: Pam Clements

Drawing for Kids (Step 2)
ages 6 – 8

This class is 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, 1:00 – 2:00 pm #M179b
June 14 – August 16
Munster, Oesterle Studio

$90

Instructor: Pam Clements

Drawing
ages 8 – 10

This class is a continuation of Drawing for Kids Step 1, 2 and 3 and for new students ages 8-10. Students will expand drawing techniques and art skills required to create more sophisticated artworks.

Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:00 pm #M344
June 14 – August 16
Munster, Oesterle Studio

$90

Instructor: Pam Clements

Children's Beginning Drawing
ages 9 – 15

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. Media will include pencil, charcoal and colored pastels. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 10 students.

Saturdays, 10:50 am – 12:20 pm #M146
June 16 – August 18
Munster, Dietrich Studio

$115

Instructor: Nikki Kutansky

Children's Intermediate Drawing
ages 9 – 15

This class is for the student who has taken the Children's Beginning Drawing class and is ready to move on (with instructor's approval). All supplies are included.

Saturdays, 12:30 – 2:00 pm #M146a
June 16 – August 18
Munster, Dietrich Studio

$115

Instructor: Nikki Kutansky

Children's Intermediate / Advanced Drawing
ages 9 – 15

This class is for the student who has been working at the intermediate or advanced level and further develops skills. 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
June 16 – August 18
Munster, Dietrich Studio

$115

Instructor: Nikki Kutansky

Children's Drawing (all levels)
ages 9 – 15

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. This class is appropriate for students with beginning through advanced skills. Class work will be modified for each student based on the student's skill level. Media will include pencil, charcoal and colored pastels. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 10 students.

Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm #CP164
June 14 – August 16
Crown Point, Gallery

$115

Instructor: Kevin Hanusin

Intro to Manga
ages 12 – adult

Learn the popular Japanese art form of comics called Manga. Students will create an original story, character designs and learn how to lay out manga pages. All supplies are included.

Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 pm #M353
June 13 – August 15 (no class July 4)
Munster, Oesterle Studio

Mondays, 12:30 – 2:30 pm #CP312
June 11 – August 13
Crown Point, Gallery

Tuesdays, 3:00 – 5:00 pm #H213
June 12 – August 14
Hammond, Gallery

$125 M353 (9 weeks)
$140 CP312/H213

Instructor: Fawn Szymoniak

Fantasy Drawing
ages 12 – adult

Students will get an introduction to various fantasy and mythological beasts, learn how to draw them and create their own. Creatures covered will include dragons, faeries and beasts from mythology. Students will also get a brief overview of other fantasy-based art such as scenery and armor. All supplies are included.

Tuesdays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm #M366
June 12 – August 14
Munster, Dietrich Studio

Mondays, 2:30 – 3:30 pm #CP323
June 11 – August 13
Crown Point, Gallery

$90

Instructor: Fawn Szymoniak

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. All supplies are included.

Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:30 pm #M113a
June 12 – August 14
Munster, Dietrich Studio

Saturdays, 2:15 – 3:45 pm #M113
June 16 – August 18
Munster, Dietrich Studio

$115

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
June 16 – August 18
Munster, Dietrich Studio

$115

Instructor: Nikki Kutansky




PAINTING

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, 1:00 – 2:30 pm #M245
June 11 – August 13
Munster, Oesterle Studio

Tuesdays, 1:45 – 3:15 pm #CP138
June 12 – August 14
Crown Point, Gallery

$115

Munster Instructor: Catherine Golonka
Crown Point Instructor: Ann Strauch




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
June 16 – August 18
Munster, Pottery Studio

Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm #CP139a
June 13 – August 22 (no class July 4)
Crown Point, Pottery Studio

ages 9 – 12
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:45 am #M101b
June 16 – August 18
Munster, Pottery Studio

Wednesdays, 5:30 – 7:00 pm #CP139b
June 13 – August 22 (no class July 4)
Crown Point, Pottery Studio

$135

Munster Instructor: Dawn Bell
Crown Point Instructor: Traci Ores

Pottery
ages 11 – 15

Another popular class which begins with hand-building projects and 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. Class is limited to 8 students.

Saturdays, 12:15 – 1:45 pm #M119
June 16 – August 18
Munster, Pottery Studio

Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:30 pm #CP111
June 12 – August 14
Crown Point, Pottery Studio

$135 M119
$175 CP111

Munster Instructor: Dawn Bell
Crown Point Instructor: Candice Hanusin




MIXED MEDIA

Beginning Drawing & Painting for Kids
ages 6 - 8

This class is designed to expose children to a variety of drawing and painting materials and techniques. Weekly projects will be explored using various materials such as pencil, colored pencil, pastels, tempera, watercolor, acrylic and ink. Class is limited to 10 students.

Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm #CP308
June 14 – August 16
Crown Point, Gallery

Tuesdays, 3:00 – 4:00 pm #H217
June 12 – August 14
Hammond, Gallery

$90

Crown Point Instructor: Kevin Hanusin
Hammond Instructor: Catherine Golonka

Children's Intro to Drawing & Painting
ages 9 - 15

This class is designed to present children with a variety of drawing and painting materials and techniques. Weekly projects will be explored using various materials such as pencil, colored pencil, pastels, tempera, acrylic and ink.

Tuesdays, 1:15 – 2:45 pm #H207
June 12 – August 14
Hammond, Gallery

$115

Instructor: Catherine Golonka

Collage College
ages 8 –14

Using a variety of painting techniques, students will decorate paper that will be cut up and collaged into interesting works of art. Each project will include a brief history of the ways in which other artists use materials and subject matter. Students will leave class with college knowledge of art history and a creative collage collection. All supplies are included. This is a six week class.

Thursdays, 12:30 – 2:00 pm #M388
June 14 – July 19
Munster, Dietrich Studio

$70

Instructor: Linda Eyermann

Exploring Japanese Art
ages 12 – adult

This class will introduce various forms of Japanese art and crafts to students. Each week will feature a different form, including calligraphy, origami and sumi-e. All supplies are included.

Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:00 pm #M367
June 12 – August 14
Munster, Dietrich Studio

Mondays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm #CP324
June 11 – August 13
Crown Point, Gallery

$90

Instructor: Fawn Szymoniak

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, hot press boards and using stencil and free-hand methods will be among the topics discussed in this popular and dynamic class. No experience or drawing expertise is required although you will learn penciling, cutting and transfer techniques. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 5 students. This is a seven week class.

Saturdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm #H109a
July 7 – August 18
Hammond, Airbrush Studio

$170

Instructor: Terry Jasinski

Continuing Airbrushing
ages 14 - adult

Students who have completed Beginning Airbrushing and advanced students may register and work on given projects appropriate to their level. Emphasis on creativity, finesse and greater control in using an airbrush in one's artistic expression, as well as advancing penciling, cutting and transfer techniques. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 5 students. This is a seven week class.

Saturdays, 12:30 – 3:30 pm #H172
July 7 – August 18
Hammond, Airbrush Studio

$170

Instructor: Terry Jasinski

Art Studio
ages 6 – 10 and 11 – 15

Students will explore the fundamentals of creating fine art works through a variety of media. Lessons on drawing and painting are the basis for other mixed media projects. In this studio environment, students will begin to understand and utilize the art 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 in the visual arts. All supplies are included.

ages 6 – 10
Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:30 pm #M295
June 12 – August 14
Munster, Oesterle Studio

ages 11 – 15
Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:30 pm #M296
June 14 – August 16
Munster, Oesterle Studio

$115

Instructor: Pam Clements




COMPUTER

Advanced Manga
ages 12 – adult

This class is a continuation for students that have taken the Intro to Manga class. Students will develop their skills for the manga industry for printing. Subjects covered will be digital work, screen toning, dialogue, sound effects, and basic print and pre press skills. Class is limited to 8 students.

Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm #H212
June 13 – August 22 (no class July 4)
Hammond, Computer Lab

$90

Instructor: Fawn Szymoniak




SUMMER ART CAMPS (no discounts)

Under The Sea
ages 5 – 9

Students will use various types of paint, salt, plastic food wrap, tissue paper, foil, cardboard, oil pastels, and more to learn many different methods for creating water, ocean life, and sea creatures such as fish, jellyfish, seahorses, turtles and more! All supplies are included. Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm #M225a
June 11 – June 15
Munster, Oesterle Studio

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm #CP333e
July 30 – August 3
Crown Point, Gallery

$75

Instructor: Natalie VanAmstel

Imagination
ages 10 – 15

Use your imagination to explore using art to create design and color, not objects. Students will be using inspiration from Abstract and Non-Objective art to create designs and color themes unique to each artist. The design will aim to visually stimulate your senses and express a story or idea without using recognizable objects. This class will push students brains to think purely creatively and find a new way to express themselves. A variety of 2D materials will be used. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm #CP333a
June 11 – June 15
Crown Point, Gallery

$75

Instructor: Catherine Golonka

Mask Making
ages 10 – 15

Discover different ways to make masks in this creative camp. Explore how different cultures make and use masks. Some masks will be functional and able to be worn. Some masks will be strictly decorative, something nice to hang on your wall to bring color and decoration to a room. For each mask, the instructor will demonstrate different methods and techniques to use when creating and designing them, but ultimately the design is up to the student! Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm #M225b
June 18 – June 22
Munster, Oesterle Studio

$75

Instructor: Catherine Golonka

Beach Party
ages 8 – 15

Experience the fun of the beach without the sunburn! Water, sand, sun and fun are the subjects of this week-long art camp. Crafts, 2-D and 3-D projects will allow students to explore and learn about the environment of the beach while creating related art-and-craft projects. Please bring a white pre-washed t-shirt on the first day of camp. All other supplies are included. Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm #M225c
June 25 – June 29
Munster, Oesterle Studio

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm #CP333d
July 9 – July 13
Crown Point, Gallery

$75

Instructor: Pam Clements

Storytelling
ages 10 – 15

Explore how art can tell stories. Look into the past and see how prior societies used art, rather than books, to tell the stories of their lives. This camp will start at the beginning and discuss cave paintings. After discussing their meaning, you will create your own cave paintings. Then we will jump forward and talk about how Native Americans, the first residents of this country, passed along their tales. At the end we will discuss how art has become a modern way to tell stories in the art of graffiti. For each society that is discussed, we will explore and then use them as inspiration to create your own work of art, telling a story the way these societies did. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm #CP333c
June 25 – June 29
Crown Point, Gallery

$75

Instructor: Catherine Golonka

Outer Space
ages 5 – 9

What better inspiration for creating art than the galaxy full of stars and colorful planets? Students will create space, rocket, sun, moon and star-related projects using paint, corn syrup, colored pencils, oil pastels, scissors, and more. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Mon./Tues./Thur./Fri. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm #M225d
July 2 – July 6 (no class July 4)
Munster, Oesterle Studio

Mon./Tues./Wed./Fri. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm #CP333b
June 18 – June 22 (no class June 21)
Crown Point, Gallery

$60

Instructor: Natalie VanAmstel

Self-Portraits
ages 10 – 15

Learn how to make self-portraits and portraits of your friends. Students will learn how to correctly draw the proportions of the face and how to draw from real life. Many different methods and materials will be incorporated to make self-portraits – some of which don't involve drawing at all! Students will be required to bring in a picture of a friend or family member on some days of the camp. Students will discover new ways to express themselves. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm #M225e
July 9 – July 13
Munster, Oesterle Studio

$75

Instructor: Catherine Golonka

Big City
ages 5 – 9

Students will explore various architectural drawing and painting skills in this camp while creating skylines, busy streets, collages, 3-D city scapes, and even vehicles. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm #M225f
July 16 – July 20
Munster, Oesterle Studio

$75

Instructor: Natalie VanAmstel

Feathered Friends
ages 5 – 9

Students will create abstract owls, tessellating birds, and printed birds among many of the other feathered friends in the sky through paint, pen and ink, oil pastel, watercolor and crafting birdhouse structures. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm #M225g
July 23 – July 27
Munster, Oesterle Studio

$75

Instructor: Natalie VanAmstel

Graphic Design
ages 10 – 15

Explore how art is used in our everyday lives. Sometimes we forget just how much art we see each and every day. Have you watched a commercial today? Have you read a magazine ad? Have you used money or a stamp? Have you seen a sports team logo? These were all created thanks in part to special artists called graphic designers. Students in this camp will learn what a graphic design is, and become one themselves! Create your own stamp design, a new product and practice advertising. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm #M225h
July 30 – August 3
Munster, Oesterle Studio

$75

Instructor: Catherine Golonka

Wild, Wild, West
ages 5 –9

Round up little buckaroos for wild west inspired art! Young western artists will be creating various projects and crafts based on Native Americans, Pioneers, and Cowboys using fun mixed media techniques and learning about these different cultures. Some projects can be used for dress-up fun at home! All supplies are included. Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm #M225i
August 6 – August 10
Munster, Oesterle Studio

$75

Instructor: Natalie VanAmstel




WORKSHOPS (no discounts)

Native American Burlap Weaving Workshop
ages 7 – 12

In this hour-and-a-half workshop children will learn the concepts of weaving and creating patterns to construct a weaving project out of burlap, yarn and beads. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Tuesday, 9:00 – 10:30 am #M384
June 19
Munster, Dietrich Studio

Friday, 10:00 – 11:30 am #CP337
August 10
Crown Point, Gallery

$15

Instructor: Traci Ores

Tie-Dye Workshop
ages 8 – 12

Create your very own psychedelic art! Different tie-dye techniques will be covered in this workshop. Participants are required to bring two of these items to dye: a t-shirt, pillowcase or pair of socks (all items must be pre-washed (white cotton or a blend of at least 50% works best). Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Saturday, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm #M333
June 23 OR July 21
Munster, Oesterle Studio

$15

Instructor: Mary McClelland

Red, White and Blue Workshop
ages 6 – 12

In this hour-and-a-half workshop, children will make a tie-dyed t-shirt and a sand casting in patriotic colors. Class is limited to 10 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Saturday, 10:00 – 11:30 am #CP281
June 23
Crown Point, Gallery

$25

Instructor: Gigi Geimer-Messler

Aboriginal Rainstick Workshop
ages 8 – 12

In this hour-and-a-half workshop children will get to see a real aboriginal rainstick and then create one of their own. Legend has it that the rainstick was invented to make rainy weather. The rainstick is a type of tubular rattle that has been used by many cultures in various ways throughout the ages. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Monday, 10:00 – 11:30 am #M321
June 25
Munster, Dietrich Studio

$15

Instructor: Traci Ores

Grandma & Me Multi-Media Workshop
ages 6 – 12 with a grandparent

This four day, hour-and-a-half workshop is designed for a grandparent and grandchild to explore different media together. Two classes will involve pottery while the other classes involve multi-media painting and batik (soft wax on fabric with resist dying), This class is limited to four children and four grandparents. All supplies are included. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Four Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm #CP288
July 10, 17, 24 & 31
Crown Point, Gallery

$75

Instructor: Gigi Geimer-Messler

Clay Whistle Workshop
ages 8 – 12

Students will create their very own working whistle out of clay! All supplies are included. Class is limited to 8 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Wednesday, 12:15 – 1:15 pm #M301
July 11
Munster, Oesterle Studio

Thursday, 9:30 – 10:30 am #CP276
August 2
Crown Point, Gallery

$15

Instructor: Traci Ores

Acting Workshop
ages 6 – 12

In 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. Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Two Mondays, 9:30 – 11:30 am #CP289
July 16 and July 23
Crown Point, Gallery

$40

Instructor: Gigi Geimer-Messler

Stepping Stone Workshop
ages 6 – 12

This fun workshop is designed to have children use their creativity to make a garden stepping sone out of a paving brick. Class is limited to 10 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:00 am #CP290
July 18
Crown Point, Gallery

$20

Instructor: Gigi Geimer-Messler

Polymer Clay Switchplate Workshop
ages 12 and up

Students will create their own polymer clay switchplate cover that will be treasured for years to come. All supplies are included. This is a fun class for friends to take together or students with their parents. Class is limited to 15 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Thursday, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm #M322
July 19
Munster, Dietrich Studio

$20

Instructor: Traci Ores

African Mask-Making Two-Day Workshop
ages 10 – 13

Come share the mystery, drama and magic of masks in this two-day workshop. Students will create two different masks: the Dogon animal mask from Mali and the Songye mask from Zaire. They will be able to wear them home at the end of the second class. Paint will be used so dress appropriately or wear a smock. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 12 students. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Two Fridays, 9:30 – 11:00 am #M323
July 20 and July 27
Munster, Dietrich Studio

$30

Instructor: Traci Ores

Bookbinding Workshop
ages 15 and up

This workshop will take you on a journey to Medieval Italy... a time when artisan Monks handcrafted books that would last a thousand years. Each student will create their own 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" hard bound book or journal using Medieval bookbinding methods. Learn how to stitch and glue the paper signatures into a book block. Clovers will be created using reclaimed materials from old leather purses and luxurious wallpaper samples. Students will be able to use these techniques to create their own books at home. Instruction will also be provided on other binding methods, the History of Books, Paper making, and other Book Arts of the period. You will even hear a few intriguing travel stories from Italy! Class is limited to 8 students. Please request a supply list when registering for this workshop. No discounts are applicable for this workshop.

Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (there will be a break from noon - 1:00, bring a lunch or go out) #M385
July 28
Munster, Oesterle Studio

Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (there will be a break from noon - 1:00, bring a lunch or go out) #CP332
July 21
Crown Point, Gallery

Two Mondays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm #CP336
August 13 and August 20
Crown Point, Gallery

$60

Instructor: Bill Barrick





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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