ART School • 2008 - 2009
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Homeschool student
gets help with
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.
Most core Tall Grass Art School classes are five weeks in length. One week separates sections. The extra week between sessions is there to accommodate holidays and allow for special circumstances like weather closures, instructor illness or other scheduling conflicts. Two times a year there is a longer period between sessions because of the Art Fair in September and the flurry of December holidays. For your convenience we have decided to revise our schedule to include section dates through the end of 2009. See the individual class description for day and time.
Session Dates 2008 through 2009
| . Session Number |
Beginning Week Monday |
End Week Saturday |
1 |
September 22, 2008 |
October 25, 2008 |
2 |
November 3, 2008 |
December 6, 2008 |
3 |
January 5, 2009 |
February 7, 2009 |
4 |
February 16, 2009 |
March 21, 2009 |
5 |
March 30, 2009 |
May 2, 2009 |
6 |
May 11, 2009 |
June 13, 2009 |
7 |
June 22, 2009 |
July 25, 2009 |
8 |
August 3, 2009 |
September 5, 2009 |
9 |
September 21, 2009 |
October 24, 2009 |
10 |
November 2, 2009 |
December 5, 2009 |
YOUTH CLASSES (Non-member fee in parenthesis)
Young Artists / instructor / Patricia Moore
This is a survey of media class. Students will work on two dimensional and three dimensional projects in a variety of media which may include pencil, markers, watercolour, and tempera, wood and more. The instruction takes an art historical approach to media.
| Ages 5-8 |
Sa |
9-10:30 am |
$35 ($55) |
| Ages 9-15 |
Th |
5:30-7 pm |
$35 ($55) |
| Ages 9-15 |
Sa |
10:45 am-12:15 pm |
$35 ($55) |
Homeschoolers Drawing and Mixed Media / instructor / Patricia Moore
Like the young artist classes. See description above.
| Ages 7-16 |
Th |
1-2:30 pm |
$35 ($55) |
ADULT CLASSES
Sketching--Basic to Advanced / instructor / Carol Boyajian
Students in this class choose their medium and their project. The class is small and each student is counselled individually.
| Ages 15-adult |
Fri. |
3-5 pm |
$50 ($70) |
Basic, Really Basic Drawing / instructor / Ginny Raftery
This class is specifically designed to help students get past their denial. Anyone can draw. There are rules that are easily learned and then it is practice, practice, practice.
$5 supply fee may be applied at first class.
| Ages 15-adult |
Th |
7-9 pm |
$50 ($70) |
Stringing Beads
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./Instructor/Bev Szaton
| Ages 15-adult |
Wed. |
7-9 pm |
$50 ($70) |
Introduction to Weaving on a Frame Loom/ instructor / Jane Redman
This course introduces students to basics of the frame loom—a simple, easily constructed loom that may be used to produce a rich variety of work. This is the prerequisite for advanced courses which are offered in rotation once a year. See dates in the Differently Formatted Classes listed below. The Introduction is offered during each session.
Differently Formatted Classes with Unique Session Dates
Watercolors with Wiest / instructor / Claire Wiest
Learn tradition watercolour technique with class lecture and demonstration as well as individual attention from an experienced painter/teacher.
| Adult |
M |
9-11:30 am |
$75 ($95)
(Six week Class) |
Knitting for Beginners or Advanced / instructor / Ginny Kurowski
Teen-adult M 7:00-9:00 pm $40 (Four Week Class)
Meets the first four Mondays of each month.
Session 1-September 22 – October 27, 2008; Session 2 –November 10-December 15, 2008 ; Session 4-January 5-February 9, 2009; Session 5-February 23-March 30. 2009; Session 6-April 13-May 18, 2009; Session 7-June 1-July 6. 2009; Session 8-20-August 24: Session 9-September 14-October 19, 2009; Session 10-November 2-December 7, 2009
ADVANCED FRAME LOOM CLASSES/ instructor / Jane Redman
| Teen-Adult |
Tuesday |
7:00-9:00 PM |
$50 ($70) |
Weaving in Layers on a Frame Loom: Session 3---January 6---February 10, 2009; Session 10---November 3-December 6, 2009
Carpet Technique with a Frame Loom Session 5---March 31-April 28, 2009
Shaped Weaving on a Frame Loom Session 1—September 2-October 21, 2008; Sesion 6---May 12-June 16
Three Dimensional Weaving on a Frame Loom Session 2--- November 4-December 2, 2008; Session 9---September 22-October 25
Open Studio for Figure Drawing
This is a self directed time with a model for experienced artists.
| Adults only |
Su |
3:00-5:00 pm |
$10/date |
2008 Dates
September 7 & 28; October 5 & 19, November 2 & 16, December 7 & 21
2009 Dates
January 4 & 18; February 1 & 15; March 1 & 15; April 5 & 19; May 3 & 17; June 7& 21; July 19; August 2 & 16; September 13 & 27; October 14 & 18; November 1 & 15; December 6 & 20
Short Story Writing / instructor / Roger Paris
| Age 12-adult |
Th |
7:00-9:00 pm |
$35 ($55)
13 Week Course |
March 5-May 28, 2009
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) |
Dates for 2008 are: August 23, October 11 and December 6
Please check our website frequently to see additional courses as they are added to the schedule--- www.tallgrassarts.org
Park Forest Art Fair
September 20 – 21, 2008; September 19-20, 2009
Each year as a part of the Park Forest Art Fair we hold an art contest with ribbons awarded in first, second, third and fourth place in the following age groups—Ages 1-5, 5-8, 9-13, 14 and above. The Park Forest Library will schedule Storytime book readings during the two day fair.
Volunteers are needed to welcome guests at the school and to staff the Children’s Art Contest at the fair. If you are interested in helping, please call Roger Paris at (708) 283-1251.
Classes may be added to this schedule. For latest information check our website at www.tallgrassarts.org
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