Arlington Art Classes Fall 2009

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*NEW* Storytelling Series: Passport Around the World

Go on an international creative adventure, exploring the world through storytelling and art making. Each session will begin with a story that will lead into the art project. Art projects may include Australian Aboriginal dream art, Ghanaian symbol cloths, American earth art or Asian ink painting! Bring a smock or wear old clothes. Fairlington Center. Inst: Rebecca Kallem Ages 6-9 1 Session $28 120111A Sat., Sep. 26, 10:00am-12:00pm 120111B Sat., Oct. 3, 10:00am-12:00pm 120111C Sat., Oct. 17, 10:00am-12:00pm 120111D Sat., Nov. 7, 10:00am-12:00pm

*NEW* Mask Making

Boo! Celebrate Halloween or Day of the Dead with your uniquely you custom made mask. This workshop will use paper mache to mold the features of your spooky ghoul or creature. Children under seven must be accompanied by an adult. Fairlington Center. Inst: Jim Halloran Ages 5-12 1 Session $42 120112A Sat., Oct. 31, 10:00am-12:00pm

*NEW* Pins, Pendants & Rings

This two-part unique and simple jewelry-making class allows participants to create a pin, pendant and ring from a clay base. Express yourself and paint your custom designs using the rainbow of underglaze colors. Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst: Jessica Sauer Ages 8-12 2 Sessions $34 140151A Sat., Dec. 12, 10:00-11:00am

*NEW* Holiday Arts & Craft Workshop

Ring in the holiday season by giving your loved ones unique handmade cards, ornaments and trinkets. This workshop consists of various simple printmaking, stamping and collage techniques to create unique keepsakes. Fun for the whole family! Children under seven must have an adult present. Fairlington Center. Inst: Rebecca Kallem Ages 6-Adult 1 Session $35 120110A Sat., Dec. 5, 10:00am-12:00pm 120110B Sat., Dec. 12, 10:00am-12:00pm

& Dads & Tots Have a great time creating beautiful art projects together using a variety of materials and techniques that might include drawing, printmaking, painting and sculpting. Bring a smock or wear old clothes. Other adult guardians are welcome too! Lee Center. Inst: Laura Jamroz Ages 4-6 6 Sessions $94 120103A Sat., Sep. 26, 10:30-noon

Art Adventures Young artists will discover the world of texture, line, shape and color as they create original artwork. A wide range of basic skills are developed including painting, drawing, collage, printmaking and sculpture. Bring a smock or wear old clothes. Lee Center. Inst: Jim Halloran Ages 4-6 8 Sessions $107 120105A Tues., Sep. 22, 4:30-5:30pm

Expressive Drawing Expand your creative drawing horizons and explore a variety of drawing materials including pencil, charcoal, oil pastel and watercolor while learning fundamental drawing principles. Each class incorporates a theme within the lesson plan. Fairlington Center. Inst: Jessica Sauer Ages 7-9 8 sessions Ages 10-12 8 sessions 120108A Tues., Sept. 22, 4:30-5:30pm 120108A Tues., Sept. 22, 5:30-6:30pm

*NEW* Art for Homeschoolers Bi-weekly art class that would be great to supplement any homeschool program or as an afterschool activity. Whether beginning or advanced, young artists will have a chance to explore in-depth theme based activities, discovering new artists, customs and cultures while experimenting with a variety of art materials and techniques. The program’s bi-weekly format offers students a chance to work on large scale projects and collaborative group activities. Our experienced and enthusiastic staff will help budding artists’ develop their creativity and imagination through exciting one-of-a-kind projects. Bring smock or wear old clothes. Fairlington Center. Inst: Staff Ages 5-12 16 Sessions $293 120106A Wed./Fri., Sep. 23, 4:00am-6:00pm 120106B Tues./Thurs., Sep. 22, 4:00-6:00pm

*NEW* Mixed Media Mania: Monsters, Creatures & Critters

What is more fun then making out of this world monsters, creatures and critters? Students will move beyond basic art materials to create original mixed media artwork based on this theme. Some of the materials that will be used in this class are paper mache, clay, watercolor, ink and acrylic/tempera paints. Bring smock or wear old clothes. Inst: Jim Halloran Lee Center Ages 7-8 8 Sessions $107 120109A Mon., Sep. 21, 5:00-6:00pm Fairlington Center Ages 9-11 8 Sessions $107 120109B Wed., Sep. 23, 4:30-5:30pm

Clay Ceramics Handbuilding for Families Spend interactive time with your child discovering basic pottery and hand-building techniques. In order to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable hands-on experience, each child must come with one adult. Please register child only. Wear old clothes and bring a towel. Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst: Susannah Edwards Ages 6-Adult 7 Sessions $119 120102A Sat., Oct. 10, 10:00-11:30am

Get Messy: Play with Clay Come have fun creating three dimensional sculptures using clay and learn basics in handbuilding through themed projects. Students are also encouraged to use their imagination and add personal flare to their work. This class is for all levels. Returning students are encouraged to retake this class to learn and refine their skills. Lee Center. Inst: Jessica Sauer Ages 7-9 8 Sessions $151 120119A Wed., Sep. 23, 4:30-6:00pm

*NEW* Young Potters

A basic introduction to the potters wheel: centering, throwing and decorating techniques. Lessons will include throwing bowl and cylinder forms along with finishing and glazing. A great class for beginners and for students who have some knowledge of throwing on a potters wheel. Wear old clothes and bring a towel. All materials included. Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst: Homer Ailstock Ages 10-13 8 Sessions $148 120115A Thurs., Sep. 24, 4:30-6:30pm

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20-Something Art Sampler This is a series of mixed-media art making workshops. Perfect for young professionals looking to try something creative and also socialize with like-minded peers. These guided workshops will experiment with an array of art materials such as sponges, charcoal, rags, ink, found objects and more! All materials provided. Sign up for one session or sign up for all five. Contact Jennifer Droblyen at 703-228-6434 or [email protected] with any questions regarding the workshops. Fairlington Center. Inst: Jennifer Droblyen Ages Adults 1 Session $28 140107A Thurs., Oct. 1, 6:30-8:00pm • 140107B Thurs., Oct. 15, 6:30-8:00pm 140107C Thurs., Nov. 5, 6:30-8:00pm • 140107D Thurs., Nov. 19, 6:30-8:00pm

*NEW* Pins, Pendants & Rings

This two-part unique and simple jewelry-making class allows participants to create a pin, pendant and ring from a clay base. Express yourself and paint your custom designs using the rainbow of underglaze colors. Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst: Jessica Sauer Ages 13-17 2 Sessions $34 140151B Sat., Dec. 12, 11:30am-12:30pm

Basic Beading Learn basic fundamentals of beaded jewelry design using bead crimps, beading wire, leather cord, coil ends, head and eye pins, jump and split rings, basic loops, wrapped loops and use of a bead board to make necklaces, a bracelet and earrings. Supply fee of $30 - $40 to be paid to instructor. Additional beads and kits available or sale as well. Good eye-hand coordination is helpful. Fairlington Center. Inst: Angela McCant Ages Adults 1 Session $40 140150A Sat., Oct. 17, 10:00am-1:00pm

Woodworking Shelf Clock: Beginners Learn how to use power and hand tools in a safe manner while making a clock (approx. 13‖h x8‖w x 4‖d) out of oak or other available woods with a quartz pendulum movement. Here’s a great class to get hands-on beginner instruction on the woodworking equipment at the Thomas Jefferson Art Studios! After this class, you will be able to use the woodshop during Open Studio hours. All supplies provided. Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst: Richard Long Ages Adults 5 Sessions $165 140182A Tues., Sep. 22, 7:00-9:30pm

All-Purpose Card Table Intermediate to advanced students with a foundation in beginning woodworking will machine and assemble a folding circular card table using rough sawn lumber. A familiarity with using a table saw, jointer, planer and stationary sander is required. The project will also require students to make hand-made mortise and tenon joints and machine-made dovetail joints. This class will also cover the application of veneer to a curved surface. Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst: Arthur Fort Ages Adults 10 Sessions $252 140181A Sat., Oct. 10, 10:00am-12:30pm

Drawing & Painting Fundamentals of Drawing Beginners and anyone who wants to practice drawing will develop strong drawing skills using pencil, charcoal, ink and pastels. Students will draw from life and the instructor will provide demonstrations as well. Fairlington Center. Inst: Rebecca Kallem Ages 16-Adult 8 Sessions $155 140136A Mon., Sep. 21, 7:00-9:00pm

Painting: Beginning & Beyond This course is a solid foundation in painting fundamentals and intermediate aspects of painting. Emphasis is placed on individual development, so all levels welcome. Instruction will focus on technique, composition and color. Both oil and acrylic paints are permitted. Fairlington Center. Inst: Jim Halloran Ages 16-Adult 9 Sessions $153 140137A Thurs., Sep. 24, 7:00-9:00pm

Ceramics

Handbuilding (beginners to advanced)

This class is for those that don’t like throwing on the wheel but love handbuilding with clay. Instruction in sculptural and functional techniques: pinch, coil and slab construction. Surface decoration and glazing will also be covered. Individual guidance will be given for all levels. Experienced students can pursue independent projects with guidance. No outside clay or glazes are permitted. Walter Reed Center. Inst: Elsabe Dixon Ages 13-17 8 Sessions $184 140130A Tues., Sep. 22, 6:00-8:30pm Ages Adults 8 Sessions $184 140131A Thurs., Sep. 24, 7:00-9:30pm

Throwing on the Wheel Discover the joy of creating functional clay vessels such as mugs, bowls and vases. Beginners are introduced to basic wheel techniques such as wedging, centering and throwing. Surface decoration, glazing and trimming are skills covered as well. Repeat students are welcome. Students should bring a towel, notebook and $11 to purchase tools at the first session. Open studio time at TJ Art Studios is included and can be used through the duration of the class (9 sessions). Thomas Jefferson Center. Ages Adults 9 Sessions $285 140125A Tues., Sep. 22, 7:00-9:30pm, Inst: Gretchen Gobin 140125B Thurs., Sep. 24, 7:00-9:30pm, Inst: Jason Alexander 140125C Fri., Sep. 25, 10:00am-12:30pm, Inst: Homer Ailstock

*NEW* Wheel Thrown and Handbuilt Ceramics

The best of both worlds! This class is great for every level. Beginners will learn fundamentals and advanced students will refresh what they already know about how to throw on a potters wheel and techniques in handbuilt ceramics. Enjoy wedging, centering and making bowls and cylinders. Coil and slab construction is covered as well as glaze applications and surface decoration. Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst: Grace Stewart Ages Adults 9 Sessions $285 140120A Wed., Sep. 23, 10:00am-12:30pm

Jewelry *NEW* Jewelry Open Studio: Independent Study Open studio sessions at TJ Art Studios for experienced jewelers! Designed for individuals to work independently in a creative and safe environment who have previous experience and basic skills in equipment for Silversmithing (flex shaft, rolling mills, polishing machine, and acetylene torches), Casting (flasks, investment and hot wax injection) and hand tools. Only equipment is supplied and no instruction is provided during these sessions. Available only as a registered class. Studio questions call 703-228-5925. Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst: Melissa Cimino Adults 2 sessions $71 140164A Mon., Sept. 21, 6:00-9:30pm • 140164B Mon., Oct. 5, 6:00-9:30pm

*….. Silversmithing Learn the fundamentals of silversmithing to make your own jewelry! Techniques introduced include sawing, piercing, soldering, surface embellishment, cold joining and polishing. No experience required. All tools and expendable supplies (except silver) are provided. Students may purchase silver at class. Costs are approximately $30 for wire and sheet. Returning students are encouraged to register to learn new techniques and projects. Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst: Whitney Staiger Ages Adults 9 Sessions $221 140160A Wed., Sep. 23, 7:00-9:30pm

*NEW* The Press: Locket (advanced)

Students will learn how to create their own original dies to use with the Hydraulic Press in order to create a locket form. Students will be shown how to create a ―snap‖ finding and a hinge for their piece. Textures and patina will be explored. Students must have prior soldering and metals classroom or studio experience. Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst: Whitney Staiger Ages Adults 9 Sessions $180 140157A Thurs., Sep. 24, 7:00-9:30pm

*NEW* Jewelry Basics Review proper use and care of hand tools and equipment the Thomas Jefferson Art Studio. During this workshop students learn where to begin when setting up a home jewelry studio, what tools and supplies are key, which ones would be nice and which ones just spoil you. Demo Only. Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst: Dawn Benedetto Ages Adults 2 Session $36 140152A Tues., Sep. 22, 7:00-8:30pm

*NEW* Soldering

In this workshop various soldering techniques are reviewed and demonstrated. The importance of which temp solder to use when as well as the various types of solder joints used in jewelry making (butt, sweat and chip). This class is mostly a lecture and demo. Some hands on, but projects will not be worked on during class. Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst: Dawn Benedetto Ages Adults 1 Session $35 140153A Tues., Sep. 29, 7:00-9:30pm

*NEW* Finishing Finishing a piece of jewelry is essential to having it look ―done‖. This workshop covers what it takes to get your piece off your bench and onto YOU . Various surface techniques such as sanding, high polish, oxidation and various matte finishes will be covered. Students should bring works in process that need to have that last step addressed. Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst: Dawn Benedetto Ages Adults 1 Session $40 140154A Tues., Oct. 6, 7:00-9:30pm

*NEW* Casting: Series (beginning to advanced)

This class is broken down into a series of five separate step by step workshops each one teaching a specific lost wax casting technique and procedure. Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst: Dawn Benedetto

Wax Carving Students will learn the basic skill of carving out a basic ring band. Using dividers, saws and files to learn subtractive wax techniques and create designs that are more geometric and have hard edges will be the focus. During this class students WILL NOT be casting. Ages Adults 1 Session $45 140158A Tues., Oct. 13, 7:00-9:30pm

*….. Wax Modeling Session two covers soft waxes and additive techniques. These materials give your piece a more organic and ―natural‖ feel. Brown sculpture wax, soft sheet wax as well as the wax gun will all be demonstrated. During this class students WILL NOT be casting. Ages Adults 1 Session $45 140159A Tues., Oct. 20, 7:00-9:30pm

Spruing Understanding this transitional step is vital in the casting process. Students will learn about appropriate sprue size and placement and setting up wax models in a flask. Students need to bring FINISHED wax models that are ready to be cast. Ages Adults Session 1 $45 140161A Tues., Oct. 27, 7:00-9:30pm

Investing This workshop will be covering the process of investing models and the burnout cycle. A good refresher class for those who want to get back into casting. Students need to bring FINIS HED wax models that are sprued and ready to be invested. Ages Adults 1 Session $45 140162A Tues., Nov. 3, 7:00-9:30pm

Casting Students will take that final step in the casting process. Centrifugal casting will be demonstrated. Multiple flasks will be cast, so each student should get a chance for some hands on experience using the equipment. This is a good refresher class for those who have casting experience. Students will cast their flasks from the week before. Silver is not included in workshop fee. All students will purchase silver from the instructor during class. Ages Adults 1 Session $45 140163A Tues., Nov. 10, 7:00-9:30pm

Photography *NEW* Photo Crafts

Wondering what to do with all of those digital photos you have on your computer? This class is great for those interested in learning and experimenting with mixed-media techniques while creating unique mixed-media photo projects. These photo craft projects are great keepsakes or better yet given as a gift. Bring your stack of printed photos. Fairlington Center. Inst: Liz Steinbach Ages Adults 6 Sessions $117 Ages 17-Adult 6 Sessions $117 140173A Wed., Sep. 23, 10am-12pm 140173B Wed., Sep. 23, 7:00-9:00pm

Digital Photography: Beginning Take creative, well-exposed photographs. Master your in-camera meter. This is a hands-on class that uses a camera with manual aperture and shutter speed (digital SLR camera with manual settings). A point and shoot camera is not appropriate for this class. Learn basic camera techniques to explore all types of photography, whether you want to learn to take better photographs of friends, family or landscapes. Fairlington Center. Inst: Ann Steele Ages 15-Adult 5 Sessions $114 140170A Tues., Sep. 22, 7:00-9:00pm • 140170B Thurs., Sep. 24, 7:00-9:00pm

Next Step: Digital SLR Cameras Continue to explore the creative techniques presented in photography and enjoy photographing subjects of your choice. Learn when and how to use custom white balance, flash, auto depth and various modes for landscape, portrait, action and night photography. Bring your camera and operating manual to class. Fairlington Center. Inst: Ann Steele Ages 15-Adult 5 Sessions $114 140172A Thurs., Nov. 5, 7:00-9:00pm

Programs at THOMAS JEFFERSON ART STUDIOS Thomas Jefferson Center 3501 South 2 nd Street, Arlington, VA 22204 OPEN STUDIO HOURS NEW HOURS & FEES EFFECTIVE SEPT. 1, 2009 Hours

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Monday 9:30am – 12:30 pm

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2:00pm – 5:00 pm 6:30pm – 9:30 pm

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Wednesday 6:30pm – 9:30 pm

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Saturday (10/10/09 –03/27/10) 2:00pm – 5:00 pm

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The open studio program is a drop-in program for participants with previous experience in the studios listed. Open studio is on a first-come first-serve. Questions on access and inclusion should be directed to (703) 228-5918. Call 703228-5920 to learn how to qualify for reduced fees. TTY (703) 228-4743.

Fees (per block of time) Arlington County Residents Non-County Residents

$ 18.00 $ 23.00

Multi-Pass Fees (6 sessions) Arlington County Residents $100.00 Non-County Residents $126.00 **Senior Adult Discounts (residents only) available for multi-passes, inquire at the front desk.

Supplies Clay must be purchased in the studio, $15.00 for 25 lb. bag. No outside clay please.

Lockers Are limited, please inquire at the front desk for price and availability. For detailed information regarding all TJ Art Studios visit: www.arlingtonva.us. Questions contact: Roslyn Delos Reyes (703)228-5918 or email at [email protected].

PAINT—A—PLATE Come join us in this creative environment and transform a ceramic plate into a work of art! Cost is only $12 per plate and you can pick up your plate one week later! Each session is on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited so please arrive early. Groups of five or more must make a reservation. Please make a reservation by calling 703-228-5918. Drop In Days & Hours: Mon. 6:30-9:30pm * Wed. 6:30-9:30pm * Saturday: 2- 5pm (September 2009-March 2010)

GIRL SCOUT WORKSHOPS Girl Scout workshops are a fantastic way for Brownies and Juniors to have fun while earning their badges. Space is limited, so register early! Pre-paid reservations are required for all scout programs. The cost is $10 per scout and $10 per adult. All cancellations (for refund) must be made in writing 2 weeks before your reserved dated by letter or For more information and scheduling, please contact Roslyn Delos Reyes at 703-228-5918 or [email protected] Dates: Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month beginning October 2009 through March 2010 ( Note: Dates are subject to change).

Registration begins August 20th To register for classes: Online (credit card) — https://registration.arlingtonva.us Phone (credit card) — 703.228.4747 registration office Mail — fill out form from online and mail in. Fax (credit card) — form from online 703.228.4765 Questions regarding art classes and workshops contact: Jessica Sauer, 703.228.5922 / [email protected]

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