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scholarships are available for income qualified participants in courses sponsored by the
Carlisle Arts Learning Center. Scholarships equal 50% of the membership cost for a course.
Scholarship students are responsible for the remaining 50% of the membership cost, plus
any applicable materials fees. Please contact CALC at 249-6973 or drop by at the center,
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*CALC reserves the right to cancel a
class if the minimum number of desired registrants is not met.
Registrant will be fully refunded if this occurs.
Ceramics | In our new "State of the Art" facility!
CLASSES WILL BE LIMITED THIS SUMMER AS CALC FOCUSES ON CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING AND ORGANIZING THE MOVE INTO THE NEW SPACE.
Visit www.carlislearts.org starting July 15 for a Full and Fantastic FALL 2013 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES which will include photography, drawing, oil painting, jewelry making, ceramics and so much more!
Do you have a question or a problem with throwing, hand-building or a studio tool? Your questions can easily be fielded by Tom Oakes on Tuesday evenings 6-7pm and then as time permits 7-9pm.
Special Programs in Ceramics is perfect for
field trips, daycares, scout troups, home schoolers, etc). Class content and scheduling
are coordinated directly with Tom Oakes, ceramics instructor. Please contact CALC for more
information (717.249.6973).
Try-it-Out Beginner Wheel Experience
Ages: 12 to Adult
3 Wednesdays: June 12, 19, 26
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Class cost: $70 (members $60)
Materials: $12
Experience the joy of ceramics! Students will throw on the wheel at the first class, trim the ceramic pieces during the second class and glaze during the last class. This is a great introduction to the ceramic wheel and to the CALC Studio.
Minimum Students in Class: 2, Maximum Students in Class: 5
Intermediate and Advanced Wheel Class
Ages: Teen to Adult
4 Wednesdays: July 10, 17, 24, 31
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Class cost: $95 (members $80)
Materials: $16
This 4 week ceramic program will focus on perfecting the techniques of wheel throwing and will offer independent instruction to meet the skill level and interest of the students.
Minimum Students in Class: 2, Maximum Students in Class: 5
Specialty Ceramic Workshops
Ages: Teen to Adult
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Class cost: $25 (members $20)
Materials: $4
Wednesday, June 5: Plates and Platters--Learn how to control clay vertically and horizontally.
Wednesday, August 28: Cups and Handles--Learn some tricks in pulling handles.
Coming in September!: Hand-built slab boxes! Learn tips to slab out clay and joining forms together.
Minimum Students in Class: 2, Maximum Students in Class: 8
OCS: Open Clay Studio
Ages: 12-Adult/ Children welcome with supervision of adult
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm
Cost:
$10/session (members $8) OR
$25/3-session punch card (members $20)
$45/6-session punch card (members $40)
Extra fee for firing (average $2/piece)
Extra fee for glazing (average $2/piece)
Basic studio tools are available for community use and clay may be purchased for the following prices: 1/2 bag of Clay (12.5 lbs.): $9 Full bag of Clay (25 lbs.): $18
Tuesday Open Clay Studio
with Technician Tom Oakes
Ages: 12-Adult/ Children welcome with supervision of adult
Hours:
Tuesdays: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Cost:
$10/session (members $8) OR
$25/3-session punch card (members $20)
$45/6-session punch card (members $40)
Extra fee for firing (average $2/piece)
Extra fee for glazing (average $2/piece)
Basic studio tools are available for community use and clay may be purchased for the following prices: 1/2 bag of Clay (12.5 lbs.): $9 Full bag of Clay (25 lbs.): $18
Although students of all levels are welcome, "OCS: Tuesdays with Tom" is predominantly geared to introduce CALC's ceramic studio to beginner students and to field questions regarding clay, glazing, projects and tools. This is a perfect time for students to work independently while having a ceramic technician on site to problem solve if necessary.
Wednesday Independent Clay Studio
with Technician Tom Oakes
Ages: 12-Adult
Hours:
Wednesdays: 7:00pm-9:00pm (and all other OCS hours)
Cost:
$10/session (members $8) OR
$25/3-session punch card (members $20)
$45/6-session punch card (members $40)
Extra fee for firing (average $2/piece)
Extra fee for glazing (average $2/piece)
Basic studio tools are available for community use and clay may be purchased for the following prices: 1/2 bag of Clay (12.5 lbs.): $9 Full bag of Clay (25 lbs.): $18
Refer to OCS fees above (ICS students are required to purchase a 6 session punch card- this purchase will reserve a shelf for ceramic projects) ICS time is available for independent work at CALC. Benefits include a reserved studio work shelf for your tools and for your artwork. ICS students agree to have experienced knowledge in working independently in the CALC studio and in understanding the safety rules of the studio.
Private Throwing
with Kurt Brantner
Ages: Teen - Adult
Each Session: 2.5 Hours; Day and Time to be scheduled through CALC
Cost: $65; Materials: $10 (includes clay & firing)
Looking for a one of a kind experience? Join local potter Kurt Brantner for a private throwing and/or glazing experience.
Group Programs in Ceramics
Perfect for field trips, scout troops, homeschool students, etc. Class content and scheduling are coordinated with the instructor. Class cost covers instruction, materials and kiln firing where appropriate. Contact CALC for more information: 717-249-6973
One Day Program In Ceramics: Studio Tour and Project
with Tom Oakes
Ages: 5-10 or 10-18
Cost: $10/student; (14 student minimum or the equivalent of $140 for this program)
Wheel throwing demonstration and an introduction to a working ceramic studio.
Please contact CALC (717.249.6973)
for more information about this class offering.
The Small Two-Day Program: A Ceramic Introduction
with Tom Oakes
Ages: 5-10 or 10-18
Cost: $15/student; (14 student minimum or the equivalent of $210 for this program)
Over the course of two days, we will cover a wheel throwing demonstration , an introduction to a
working ceramic studio, kiln firing and glazing. One project will be produced. Projects will be available for pick up approximately one week after pick up.
Please contact CALC (717.249.6973)
for more information about this class offering.
The Medium Two-Day Program: A Ceramic Experience
with Tom Oakes
Ages: 7-18
Cost: $20/student; (12 students or the equivalent of $240 for this program)
The Medium Two Day Program imitates the Small Program but students are introduced to a number of ceramic processes and create two works of art!
Please contact CALC (717.249.6973)
for more information about this class offering.
Photography
Fundamentals Of Photography
Guy Freeman
Ages: 12 - adult
5 Tuesdays: July 2 - July 30
6:30pm-8pm
Class cost: $90 (members $80)
Basic digital and film cameras will be discussed. Exposure, light and color balance, composition, solutions to common picture problems and brief historical content will be discussed. Students will shoot an assignment each week and review prints in class.
Note: Class fee does not include cameras, film or processing. 35 mm cameras may be borrowed from CALC.
Drawing and Painting
Oil Painting
Dave Miner
Dave Miner's Blog
Ages: 15-Adult
8 Saturdays: June 8 - July 27
9:30am-11:30am
Class Cost: $165 (members $145)
Starting in the studio and then moving outside, lessons will include the importance of an idea, understanding the color wheel, seeing vs. looking, the dual nature of oil paint, self expression and arbitrary determinations of form and color. Dave has studied with internationally known artists John C. Traynor, Colin Page & Ron Frontin.
To view his work, visit Dave's blog.
Drawn from Nature Workshop: Explore Boiling Springs, sketchbook in hand, with Elissa Gore.
Teacher: Elissa Gore
Ages: Teen-Adult
Saturday, July 13
9:30am-3:00pm
Class Cost: $60 (members $55)
Pack a lunch and drink!
Explore one of our most picturesque local landmarks while discussing the basic skills needed to make descriptive drawings. Practice constructing a line drawing, creating tonal areas, and conquer the basics of perspective using different areas of thelakefront for inspiration. This workshop is perfect for nature lovers, plein air painters and artists of all experience who wantto gain more confidence in their sketching ability.
One-Day Workshops
"Live Cre8ively" Workshops
Get your creative hats on and head over to CALC on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Perfect fit for all skill levels. Perfect fit for those with busy lives. Snacks & Beverages are provided to enhance the fun experience.
8 monthly workshops | $8 each workshop (register/pay individually)
6:30pm-9pm
2nd Wednesday of the month
WS 1: Wearable Art
Date: June 12, 2013
Artist: Maureen Madio
Workshop fee: $8
Materials fee: $10 (paid directly to artist)
Create unique handmade jewelry by using a teeny original painting by an "up & coming artist" (YOU!). Material fee: $10
WS 2: Wire Art
Date: July 10, 2013
Artist: Maureen Madio
Workshop fee: $8
Materials fee: $10 (paid directly to artist)
Bend wire into any shape your creative brain desires. When you are satisfied with your wire image, we'll attach it to a wood plaque. Material fee: $10
WS 3: Paper Quilling
Date: August 14, 2013
Artist: Lori Yingst
Workshop fee: $8
Materials fee: $10 (paid directly to artist)
Quilling or Paper Filigree is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together Material fee: $8
WS 4: Textile Printing
Date: September 11, 2013
Artist: Carol Reed
Workshop fee: $8
Materials fee: $15 (paid directly to instructor)
Each participant will take home a canvas market bag block printed with their own design. Bring in a t-shirt from home to print on too! Material fee: $15
WS 5: Dia de los Muertos Nichos
Date: October 9, 2013
Artist: Maureen Madio
Workshop fee: $8
Materials fee: $15 (paid directly to instructor)
Get ready for Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)! Create this fun & festive object of Latin American Folk Art. Material fee: $15
WS 6: Paper Casting
Date: November 12, 2013
Artist: Maureen Madio
Workshop fee: $8
Materials fee: $10 (paid directly to instructor)
Paper casting is a very cool art form that uses handmade paper which is "cast" into various molds creating beautiful art that can be left as is or colored with different mediums. Material fee: $10
WS 7: Felted Christmas Balls
Date: December 11, 2013
Artist: Carol Reed
Workshop fee: $8
Materials fee: $15 (paid directly to instructor)
Handmade ornaments are created with colorful manipulated wool draped over Styrofoam balls then attached with a beautiful ribbon. Material fee: $15 for 3 Balls
WS 8: Intro to Encaustic Painting
Date: January 8, 2014
Artist: Cathy Stone
Workshop fee: $8
Materials fee: $10 (paid directly to instructor)
Play with hot wax and color! Learn the very basics of encaustic medium (beeswax & dammar varnish) & experiment with its uses. Material fee: $10
Home School Art Classes
Home School Art Classes
with certified teacher Thomas Oakes:
10 Creative and Educational Art Lessons including wheel throwing and hand-building in clay.
Class dates and times:
Wednesdays: October 2-December 11 (tentative dates)
Times:
Class A: 10:30am-12:00pm (ages 7 - 12)
Class B: 12:30-2:00pm (ages 11 - 18)
Class fills up quickly. Inquire now to pre-register. Please contact CALC for more information and application: 717-249-6973 or info@carlislearts.org
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