ART School • Winter 2007-2008
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Homeschool student
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equipment from
instructor Pat Moore |
Registration & Class Guidelines
TALL GRASS ARTS ASSOCIATION
Supporting the Arts in the Region
Members of Tall Grass Arts Association enjoy discounts on art classes, as well as purchases from the Art Gallery & Gift Shop. Members receive invitations to exhibitions, special events, a bi-monthly newsletter and current class brochure. The Arts Association offers opportunities for volunteers.
Please call 708-748-3377 for current membership rates.
Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery & Gift Shop
367 Artists Walk
Park Forest, IL 60466
phone 708 / 748-3377
fax 708 / 748-9132
e-mail tallgrass367@sbcglobal.net
http://www.tallgrassarts.org
Gallery & Gift Shop Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Also open during most performances of Illinois Theatre Center.
Classes & Workshops are held at
Tall Grass Art School
70 Lester, Park Forest, IL 60466
708 / 283-1251 Voicemail—748-3377
Register for art classes at the Gallery or the School.
YOUTH CLASSES
Non-member fee in parenthesis
Young Artists / instructor / Patricia Moore
| Ages 5-8 |
Sa 9-10:30 am |
$35 ($55) |
Ses 1 / Jan. 5-Feb. 2 |
Ses 2 / Feb. 16-Mar. 15 |
Ses. 3/ Mar. 29-Apr. 26 |
Ses 4/May 10-June 7 |
| Ages 9-15 |
Th 5:30-7 pm |
$35 ($55) |
Ses 1 / Jan. 3-Jan. 31 18 |
Ses 2/Feb. 14-Mar. 13 |
Ses 3/Mar. 27-Apr. 24 |
Ses 4/May 8-June 6 |
| Ages 9-15 |
Sa 10:45 am-12:15 pm |
$35 ($55) |
Ses 1 / Jan. 5-Feb. 2 |
Ses 2 / Feb. 16-Mar. 15 |
Ses. 3/ Mar. 29-Apr. 26 |
Ses 4/May 10-June 7 |
Homeschoolers Drawing and Mixed Media / instructor / Patricia Moore
| Ages 7-16 |
Th 1-2:30 pm |
$35 ($55) |
Ses 1 / Jan. 3-Jan. 31 18 |
Ses 2/Feb. 14-Mar. 13 |
Ses 3/Mar. 27-Apr. 24 |
Ses 4/May 8-June 6 |
Ceramics for Ages 9-16 /instructor/Ida Bova
Learn coil and slab fabrication and see a demonstration of wheel thrown pots. The materials will be provided as well as the firing for pieces. $60 ($80) Includes materials.
| Ages 9-16 |
Th 1-2:30 pm |
$60 ($80) |
Ses 1 / Jan. 3-Jan. 31 18 |
Ses 2/Feb. 14-Mar. 13 |
Ses 3/Mar. 27-Apr. 24 |
Ses 4/May 8-June 6 |
ADULT CLASSES
Sketching--Basic to Advanced / instructor / Carol Boyajian
| Ages 15-adult F |
3-5 pm |
$50 ($70) |
Ses 1/Jan. 4- Feb. 1 |
Ses 2/Feb. 15-Mar. 14 |
Ses 3/Mar. 28 – Apr. 25 |
Ses 4/May 9 – June 6 |
Experiment with Watercolor / instructor / Claire Wiest
| Adult M |
9-11:30 am |
$75 ($95) |
Ses 1/Jan. 7-Feb 11 |
Ses 2/ Feb. 25-Mar. 31 |
Ses 3/April 14-May 19 |
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(Six week Class)
Mixed Media for Teens and Adults / instructor / Patricia Moore
Use a variety of media to create unusual and unique statements. Students are invited to work in any medium they wish. Completing the project of your vision is our aim.
| Age 15-adult |
Th 7-9 pm |
$50 ($70) |
Ses 1/ Jan. 8-Feb. 5 |
Ses2/Feb. 19-Mar. 18 |
Ses3/ April 1-April 29 |
Ses 4/ May 6-June 3 |
Knitting for Beginners or Advanced / instructor / Ginny Kurowski
| Teen-adult M |
7:00-9:00 pm |
$40 |
Ses 1/Jan. 7-Jan. 28 |
Ses2/ Feb. 4-Feb 25 |
Ses 3/Mar. 10 – Mar. 31 |
Ses 4/ Apr.7 – Apr. 28 |
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Ses5/ May 5-May 26 |
Ses 6/ June 9 – June 30 |
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(Four Week Class)
Jewelry Fabrication/ instructor / Ida Bova
Work with metal, wire and make polymer clay components for totally unique jewelry. Learn soldering and other techniques. A supply list will be provided upon registration—some resources will be available at garage sales and second hand stores. Express your true identity with hand crafted jewelry
| Ages 15-adult |
Thursdays |
$50 ($70) |
Ses 1/Jan. 3 – Jan. 31 |
Ses 2/Feb. 14-Mar. 13 |
Ses 3/Mar. 27-Apr. 24 |
Ses 4/May 8 – June5 |
Stringing Beads / instructor Bev Szaton
Learn techniques of stringing beads. Learn to make bails and connectors, Recycle old jewelry into wonderful new pieces or start from scratch and build something totally unique. Some materials (beads and findings) will be provided and resources for securing others will be discussed. A materials list will be provided at the first class.
| Ages 15-Adult |
$50 ($70) |
Wed. 7-9 PM |
Ses 1/ Jan. 9- Feb 6 |
Ses 2/ Feb. 20 – Mar. 19 |
Ses 3/ April 2-April 30 |
Ses 4/ May 14-June 11 |
Introduction to Weaving on a Frame Loom /instructor/Jane Redman
This class is the introductory course for advanced weaving classes in this series.
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Teens-Adults F |
7PM – 9PM |
Ses 1/ Jan. 11 – Feb. 8 |
Ses 2/ Feb 22 – Mar. 21 |
Ses 3/ Apr. 4-May 2 |
Ses 4/ May 16 – June 13 |
Advanced classes in Frame Loom Weaving
Weaving in Layers on a Frame Loom/instructor/ Jane Redman
Introductory class required before this class or permission of instructor.
| Teens-Adults |
Tu 7 PM – 9 PM |
$50 ($70) |
Ses 1/ Jan. 8 – Feb. 5 |
Carpet Techniques with a Frame Loom/ instructor/ Jane Redman
Introductory class required before this class or permission of instructor.
| Teens-Adults |
Tu 7 PM – 9 PM |
$50 ($70) |
Ses 1/ Feb. 19 – Mar. 18 |
Shaped Weaving on a Frame Loom// instructor/ Jane Redman
Introductory class required before this class or permission of instructor.
| Teens-Adults |
Tu 7 PM – 9 PM |
$50 ($70) |
Ses 1/ Apr. 1 –Apr. 29 |
Three Dimensional Weaving on a Frame Loom/ instructor/ Jane Redman
Introductory class required before this class or permission of instructor.
| Teens-Adults |
Tu 7 PM – 9 PM |
$50 ($70) |
Ses 1/May 13 – June 10 |
Introduction to Creative Art Expression /instructor Claudia McFarlane
Feeling creatively challenged can be discouraging. This four week class provides various tools to encourage, inspire and awaken your creative side. See where your new creative path will take you as you explore using mixed media doing a mandala painting, sketchbook art, free writing experience and more fun exercises. Bring a sketchbook.
| Teens to Adults |
M 7 PM – 9 PM |
$40 plus $10 materials fee ($60 plus $10 materials fees) |
Ses 1/ Mar. 3 – Mar 24 (four week class) |
WORKSHOPS
Oneliners® Stress Relief Drawing Workshops/Instructors/ Harry Brown & Sarah Brenne
Experience a fresh new method for drawing away stress. Harry Brown's acclaimed Oneliners® Stress Relief Drawing Workshops empower individuals to create fresh and exciting drawings, employing an intuitive process that results in a relaxed, yet focused state of mind. This gem of a workshop teaches a highly effective continuous-line drawing method.
Students will learn to utilize a very fluid rhythmical approach to drawing, allowing their pens to glide across the paper, composing as they go. Students review The Art Elements and Principles, implementing them into one-of-a-kind bravado, all in a mere 2.5 hours. Attend only one workshop to learn the stress relief drawing method that will last a lifetime. No prior art or drawing experience required.
All supplies are included.
| Adults |
SA 2:00-4:30 PM |
Workshop is one Day |
$55 ($75) |
One day workshop offered on the following dates: Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23, Mar. 8, Mar. 22, April 5, April 19, May 10, May 24.
Open Studio for Figure Drawing
This is a self directed time with a model for experienced artists.
| Adults only |
Su 3PM-5PM |
$10/date |
Jan. 6, Jan. 20, Feb. 3, Feb. 17, Mar.2 Mar. 17., April 6, April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1 and June 15
Short Story Writing / instructor / Roger Paris
| Age 12-adult |
Th 7:00-9:00 pm |
$35 ($55) |
Ses 1 /Apr. 10 – May 8 |
Open Studio/no instructor – Bring your own projects and socialize with other artists.
Teens to Adults $5/session Every Wednesday and most Fridays 7 PM – 9 PM
Call 283-1251 before coming on Fridays.
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