Woodcarving Class (NEW) Mark Daynes was born in England and apprenticed as a furniture maker. He has 30 years experience with wood. Mark’s woodcarvings include vessels, abstracts and miniatures. His skills as a woodworking artist have won him awards at various art shows in the country. In these classes, students will learn safety, wood and carving basics, relief carving (low relief and high relief) and Mark will also talk about tools and sharpening. The carving project will include a lid of a Celtic Box. Instructor: Mark Daynes Minimum age: 14 Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm August 24, 31, September 7 & 14 Member Rate: $100/ Non-Member $110 **** Supplies are included in the price. Or Minimum age: 14 Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm August 24, 31, September 7 & 14 Member Rate: $100/ Non-Member $110 **** Supplies are included in the price.
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Art for Toddlers Art is wonderful for a young child's development. Students will learn basic art techniques through drawing, painting, and collage. Art promotes creativity with hand eye coordination and helps develop fine motor skills. Creative art materials will be used to create a unique masterpiece each lesson. Instructor: Colleen MacMahon Ages 3-5 August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Tuesdays from 2:00pm -2:45pm Member Fee: $45/ Non-Member Fee $55 Price includes a $15 supply fee.
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Ethnic Modern Dance Class (NEW) This fun and inspirational dance class will incorporate beginning and intermediate level fundamentals of various modern dance techniques while incorporating choreography from Israel, Cuba, and Africa. Students will have fun learning how to express themselves in a multicultural way while honing their dance technique. Some contact partnering and contact improvisation will be used and students are encouraged to wear modest, dance appropriate or fitness appropriate garments. Come ready to work hard, be encouraged and DANCE! Youth Class: Instructor: Leah Tennyson Minimum Age: 11 years old August 10, 17, 24, 31 September 7, 14, 21 & 28 Tuesdays from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Member Rate: $65/ Non-Member Rate: $75 Adult Class: Instructor: Leah Tennyson Minimum Age: 18 years old August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Wednesdays from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Member Rate: $65/ Non-Member Rate: $75
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Beginning Watercolor (NEW) Jeanette Lindsey has been an artist since the latter part of the 20th century. Although her major in college was Business, she minored in art. Jeanette began painting folk art where she learned the basics of color and blending. Jeanette studied under Evelyn Huxley and then learned to china paint in Mobile, Alabama. A friend had bought his daughter a set of water colors and lent them to Jeanette – it was love at first “brush stroke.” In 2008 Jeanette spent a week with Catherine Anderson in Maine. Even though Jeanette had worked with water color for years, Catherine introduced her to a whole new meaning of washes. Although water color is sometimes seen as unforgiving, it is so much fun. Come and learn to paint. These classes will show the student the basics of water color: Paper – which paper and why (brushes and other supplies) Paint – transparent and opaque and how they react to each other and to water Color – color wheel (primary, secondary, tertiary, complementary and analogous) Washes – how to do a fabulous wash Design – how to create a picture Tips and tricks (masking, salt, stencils, “funny” brushes At the end of the class, the student should be able to paint a picture or two.
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A supply list will be furnished. Instructor: Jeanette Lindsey Minimum Age: 15 years old September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5 & 12 Wednesdays from 6:00- 8:00 pm Member Rate: $170/ Non-Member Rate: $180
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Clay Hand-building for Adults Come with your own new and exciting ideas and projects that you want to accomplish to this hand-building with clay for adults class. Be creative and have fun exploring new possibilities with clay as instructor Toni Point carries you through this studio style clay class. Toni will be available to help students when needed to offer some one on one instruction. She will also run kiln firings, and make sure that the studio runs smoothly. Only approved high-fire clay will be used in this studio.. Instructor: Toni Point August 7, 14, 21, 28 Saturdays from 10:00 am- 1:00 pm Member Rate: $105/ Non-Member Rate: $110 All supplies are included in the fee
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Creative Journaling Do you need a creative activity but prefer not to share it with the world? Maybe journaling is for you. Join us for a voyage of self-discovery through journaling. Instructor P.J. Fox will guide you through the process and materials of creative journaling. The first class covers the various materials available and the basics of journaling. You will select which ones best suit you and begin journaling by the next class. Both indoor and outdoor journaling are covered, depending upon the weather. This is a fun, inexpensive way to discover your authentic self. No text book required. Teen Classes: Instructor: P.J. Fox Minimum Age: 14 August 5, 12, 19 & 26 Tuesdays: 10 am to 12 pm Member rate: $60/ Non-member rate: $70 Adult Classes: Instructor: P.J. Fox Minimum Age: 18 July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Thursdays: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Member rate: $60/ Non-member rate: $70
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Creative Writing Everyone has a story to tell. Now you can begin to tell yours. Instructor P.J. Fox will guide you through the creative writing process as you discover your own hero’s journey. If you have always wanted to write but were unsure how to begin, this is the course for you. Recommended Text: The Writer’s Journey, 3rd Ed. by Christopher Vogler ISBN # 13-978-1-932907-36-0 Materials: Students Must supply own notebooks, pens and a dictionary. Instructor: P.J. Fox Minimum Age: 16 August 5, 12, 19 & 26 Thursdays: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Member rate: $60/ Non-member rate: $70
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Martinis and Masterpieces Come join the fun!!! Each week will feature a painting from a great master. Farah has chosen paintings that everyone can do with guided instruction. There will be everything from Abstract to Folk Art. Martinis and Masterpieces is a painting class everyone can enjoy. Students can sign up for one class or many. Bring your favorite beverage (soda, wine etc...) and paint a masterpiece. No artistic skills necessary. Students will be guided through the painting in a step by step process and leave with their very own masterpiece. Students will be painting with acrylic paints and all supplies will be furnished. All you have to bring is yourself, artistic desire and whatever you want to eat or drink. Instructor: Farah Ebadi
Class Dates: July30 6pm-until Klimt "Tree of Life"
August6 6pm-until Van Gogh "Sunflowers"
August 13 6pm-until Henri Edmond Cross "Regatta"
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August20th 6pm-until DeStael "Noon Landscape"
August27th 6pm-until Georgia O'Keeffe "Red Hills with White Shell"
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Advanced Drawing Farah Ebadi has been an artist and has taught art since 1987. Farah was a visual art studio major and has a B.S. in Art Education. She was an Artist in Residence with the National Endowment for the Arts in rural Alabama 1987 to 1992 in charge of setting up art programs in schools while maintaining a working studio. She has continued to create and teach ever since. She has taught hundreds of people to draw and believes everyone can learn to draw; in fact she guarantees it. Farah has received many awards for her artwork and is currently working on a series of paintings. In addition to her own awards, she is proud of that fact that many of her students have also received awards for their own drawings. In the beginning drawing class students will learn elements of drawing such as line, value, depth, composition and texture. Students will also be learning to draw people. At the end of the class you will be able to draw! A supply list will be furnished. Instructor: Farah Ebadi Minimum Age: 16 August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Tuesdays 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Member rate: $45/ Non-Member rate: $55 **** Pre-requisite: Students must get approval from the instructor.
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Violin String Lessons at The Mary C Students will learn to play a violin in an individual or group setting with Marianne and Bob, both professional string instrument players. Lessons will cover weddings, special events, Celtic music, Cajun music, Traditional music, Contemporary and also Classical music with guitar and harp accompaniment. Students will also learn to care properly for their string instruments which will include general maintenance. Lessons are offered as 30 minute sessions One (1) time per week, 4 weeks a month. Students can purchase a music book the first day of class for $20 from the instructors. A violin can also be purchased from the instructors on the first day of class as well. Instructor: Marianne Lessons offered on, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays as either private or group lessons Lessons offered on, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays as either private or group lessons Member rate: $100/ Non-member rate: $110 (cost is for one 30 minute session per week, for 4 weeks) ***The dates and times of lessons will be decided at the time of registration between the student and the instructor.***
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Knitting for the Soul (NEW) Always wanted to knit but thought you didn’t have the time or talent? All it takes to knit is a little practice and you can knit anytime, anywhere! Students will be working on projects from the very first class. Instructor P.J. Fox has been knitting since 1980, and with her you will learn knit and purl, patterned stitches, textured stitches and also finishing techniques. Come knit with us once a week and discover the colorful, creative and relaxing fun of knitting! A supply list will be furnished. Instructor: P.J. Fox August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Tuesdays: 6:00 to 8:00 pm Member rate: $70/ Non-member rate: $80
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Adult Sewing Classes Want to learn how to sew? Would you like to learn how to alter tee-shirts, hem jeans and replace zippers? Then this is the class for you. Learn the art of restructuring clothes, repairing clothes or how to make something from scratch. Students will be introduced to basic sewing techniques, as well as, measuring for a perfect fit, using patterns and other sewing tools. This is a beginner class, as each student will choose projects that interest them. Machines and some supplies are included. Students will be responsible for purchasing fabric, pattern and notions of choice. Instructor: Suzanne Weidie Minimum Age: 18 September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Member rate: $60/ Non-member rate: $70
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Learn to Draw--Beginning Drawing Workshop (NEW) Farah Ebadi uses an easy and concise approach to beginning drawing. Students will learn how to turn their 3-dimentional world into a 2-dimentional drawing. Farah guarantees you will be able to draw or be a better drawer by the end of the workshop. Concepts such as shading, perspective, texture, depth and gesture drawing will be covered. The “Learn to Draw – Beginning Drawing” workshop will be held in two sessions. Session A will be offered twice, once on Friday and once on Saturday (this is to accommodate those who may not be able to attend the full day on Saturday). Session B will be offered Saturday afternoon. Students must have attended one of the Session A blocks to attend Session B. This is designed to be one workshop. It is broken down for the convenience of the students. Instructor: Farah Ebadi Workshop is for ages 13 and up......10 to 12yrs if accompanied by adult Dates: Friday July 30 VA Room Session A 11:30pm-3:30pm member rate $45/non-member rate $55 Saturday July 31 VA Room Session A 10am-2pm member rate $45/non-member rate $55 Saturday July 31 VA Room Session B 2:30pm-6:30pm member rate $45/non-member rate $55
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Private Guitar Lessons for Children and Adults Private Guitar lessons offered by a K-12 music teacher with over 30 years of experience. Lessons are available from beginning to advanced levels for ages 5 and up. A variety of styles are taught including classical, folk, country, blues, etc. Students learn all about guitar techniques and how to read music. Simple and familiar to advance melodies are taught. Private Lessons: $70 for 30 minutes a week for one month (4 weeks) ***Private lessons are scheduled between the instructor and the student for either Thursday or Friday afternoons. Instructor: Katherine MacMahon Minimum Age: 6 and up Must bring guitar to class
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Beginners Guitar for Children and Adults Katherine MacMahon graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a B.A. in Fine Arts- Classical Guitar Performance. She studied classical guitar under John D’Chiaro at the University of Southern Mississippi and toured with his classical guitar orchestra. MacMahon has taught private guitar lessons for the last 28 years. Instructor: Katherine MacMahon Minimum Age: 6 and up July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19 & 26 Thursdays 6pm-7pm Must bring guitar to class (Students will purchase music book from the instructor) Member rate: $65 / Non-member rate: $75
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Advanced Youth Symphony with Arlene Gomes 2009-2010 FALL-SPRING SESSION (ages 9-18) The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and Education Advanced Youth Symphony will begin rehearsals on Monday, August 24th. Symphony instruments are primarily Violins, Violas, Cellos, and String Basses. Limited positions for wind instrument members are Flutes, Oboes, Bassoons, Clarinets, Trumpets, French Horns, Trombones, Baritones Horns, Tubas, and Percussion. The Advanced Youth Symphony rehearses on Monday’s 5:00pm – 6:30pm. *Please Note: Non-members are welcome to observe our rehearsals. An audition is required for potential new members who would like to participate. Audition criteria is the D Concert Scale & Arpeggio (2 Octaves), Bb Concert Scale & Arpeggio (2 Octaves), a prepared Solo/Etude that emphasizes Style/Technique and Sign Reading. Youth Symphony Membership $150.00 per Session Registration Forms Available at The Mary C.
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Oil Painting with Mocky Van Thiel Magtillt Laan-Van Thiel was born in the Netherlands and received a BFA from the University of Fine Arts. She also attended the Booise Academie can Beeldentle Kunsten in the Netherlands and Newcomb College of Art in New Orleans. Her artwork has won her numerous awards and she has exhibited across the country. Mocky's oil painting classes are suitable for Beginning through Advanced painters. Students bring a photograph of a landscape or person(s) to paint, or choose a still life set up. A supply list is available. Instructor: Mocky Van Thiel Minimum Age: 14 August 14, 21 & 28 Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm Member rate: $50 / Non-member rate: $60
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