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Youth Pottery Level I
(Ages 6 – 14) Instructor: Beth Magyan
Resident (Zip 15136) $72/ per session
Non-resident $90/ per session
Session 1: January 21 - February 25 (6/classes)
SATURDAYS 9 am – 10:30 am [Pottery Studio, lower level]
This class will introduce students to basic hand building skills and glazing techniques. Students will learn pinching to create cups, coiling to make bowls and rolling slabs to make a wall plaque or small box. We will work with a variety of textures and patterns to create decorative surface designs on clay. Glazing will include working with under glazes and learning brushing techniques. Students can expect to finish 3-5 pieces.
Youth Pottery Level II
(Ages 6 - 14) Instructor: Beth Magyan
Resident (Zip 15136) $72/ per session
Non-resident $90/ per session
Session 1: January 21 - February 25 (6/classes)
SATURDAYS 11 am - 12:30 pm [Sculpture Studio, lower level]
Session 2: March 3 - April 14 (6/classes)
SATURDAYS 9 am - 10:30 am [Pottery Studio, lower level]
This class will introduce students to basic wheel throwing. We will focus on creating functional forms such as cups, bowls and small vessels. In addition to working on the wheel students will use hand building techniques to create round, square, rectangular and triangular forms. Projects include a lantern, a hanging mobile and a lidded form such as a teapot or jar. We will also work with stamps and sprig/press molds to create low relief forms that become decorative motifs that can be attached to a piece. Glazing techniques include working with resists, scraffito and under glazing techniques.
Advanced Youth Pottery
(Ages 6 - 14) Instructor: Beth Magyan
Resident (Zip 15136) $72/ per session
Non-resident $90/ per session
Session 2: March 3 - April 14 (6/classes)
SATURDAYS 11 am - 12:30 pm [Sculpture Studio, lower level]
This class will introduce students to using an extruder and to slip casting and mold making. Both extruding and slip casting are methods that allow the student to create multiple similar forms that can be combined into functional as well as sculptural pieces. We will also work with drape and slump molds to create bowls and trays or dishes. We will continue with hand building and wheel throwing. Projects include creating a dinner setting (a plate, dish, bowl and cup), either a one or two piece mold, an extruded sculptural piece and a small mosaic.
Wearable Art
(Ages 10 & UP) Instructor: Lu Ann Prill
TUESDAYS 4:30 pm – 6 pm [Pottery Studio, lower level]
Session 1: January 17 - February 21 (6/classes)
Session 2: February 28 - April 10 (6/classes)
Resident (Zip 15136) $72/ per session
Non-resident $90/ per session
Learn how to design and create jewelry from a variety of different creative materials. Students will create several pieces of wearable art including bracelets, necklaces, pins, key rings and earrings while learning the skills to make more at home.Download Supply List
Wearable Art
(Ages 10 & UP) Instructor: Lu Ann Prill
SATURDAYS 9:30 am – 11 am [Pottery Studio, lower level]
Session 1: January 21 - February 25 (6/classes)
Session 2: March 3 - April 14 (6/classes)
Resident (Zip 15136) $72/ per session
Non-resident $90/ per session
Learn how to design and create jewelry from a variety of different creative materials. Students will create several pieces of wearable art including bracelets, necklaces, pins, key rings and earrings while learning the skills to make more at home. Download Supply List
Adult Pottery: Advanced
(Ages 15 – Adult) Instructor: Don Fisher
TUESDAYS 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm [Pottery Studio, lower level]
Session 1: January 17 - February 21 (6/classes)
Session 2: February 28 - April 10 (6/classes)
Resident (Zip 15136) $96/ per session
Non-resident$120/ per session
There are eight wheels available for those who want to work on their throwing skills and hand-building is also available. Workshop moderator will make available various extruded shapes to which participants can bring their creativity. Plenty of cone 6 clay will be available surrounded by lots of laughter.
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Preschool: Drawing & Painting
(Ages 3 – 6) Instructor: Sandy Kessler Kaminski
SATURDAYS 11 am – 12 pm [Children’s Art Studio, lower level]
12-week program: January 21 - April 14
Resident (Zip 15136) $96/ 12-week program
Non-resident $120/ 12-week program
The focus will be on helping the children find and use their imaginations in creating fun projects. The course will introduce and teach some of the basic art elements of color, line, shape and texture to create art work as well as identifying and using basic art supplies in a variety of ways.
Youth: Drawing & Painting
(Ages 7 – 11) Instructor: Sandy Kessler Kaminski
SATURDAYS 9 am – 10:30 am [Art Studio 2, lower level]
12-week program: January 21 - April 14
Resident (Zip 15136) $144/ 12-week program
Non-resident $180/ 12-week program
The children will be given a basic understanding of how to use each of the art elements of color, line, shape, space, texture and value while learning how to create landscapes, portraits, and abstract art. The children will be introduced to the artists and styles of: Warhol and POP art, Monet and Impressionism, Pollock and action art. Download Supply List
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Exploring Visual Expression
(All Levels/Ages) Instructor: Amy DiMichele
WEDNESDAYS 10 am – 12 pm [Art Studio 3, lower level]
Session 1: January 18 - February 22 (6/classes)
Resident (Zip 15136) $96/ per session
Non-resident $120/per session
Bringing your canvas to life will be made possible through weekly classes which will explore expression in the medium of the student’s choice. Classical music will be played to enhance the student to arrive in an awareness of what it means to be a fine artist. Basic skills of the elements and principles of design as well as color theory will be an ongoing study throughout the six week course. Download Supply List
The Passion to Paint
(Intermediate/Advanced skill) Instructor: Amy DiMichele
SATURDAYS 11 am – 1 pm [Art Studio 3, lower level]
Session 1: March 3 - April 14 (6/classes)
Resident (Zip 15136) $96/ per session
Non-resident $120/per session
Seeking to bring out the potential to those who call themselves, “Painters!” Students will learn to successfully apply the knowledge of color theory, design, composition and form to their personally chosen projects. Class critiques will allow growth and maximize artistic awareness. Close Instruction will be given on a one to one basis. Download Supply List
Cartooning I
(Ages 10 & UP) Instructor: Brandon Jennings
SATURDAYS 9 am – 10:30 am [Art Studio 1, second floor]
12-week program: January 21 - April 14
Resident (Zip 15136) $144/ 12-week program
Non-resident $180/ 12-week program
This is a great course for young cartoonist! Cartooning I introduces the students to basic cartooning techniques starting with stick figures and basic shapes. The students will learn how to draw objects and make them funny by using exaggeration and distortion and how to add human attributes to objects. They will also learn how to use a variety of mediums and tools available to cartoonists and learn basic techniques for developing their own characters. By the end of this class, the students will have created several cartoons, some of which will be proudly displayed in our end of semester gallery showcase! **These techniques will carry over into Cartooning II class, and be explored more in depth. Download Supply List
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Cartooning II
(Ages 10 & UP) Instructor: Brandon Jennings
SATURDAYS 10:45 am – 12:15 pm [Art Studio 1, second floor]
12-week program: January 21 - April 14
Resident (Zip 15136) $144/ 12-week program
Non-resident $180/ 12-week program
Cartooning II is a continuation from the Cartooning I class, however more advanced techniques are explored. The students will pick up where they left off in Cartooning I with character development. The student will learn how to draw characters in various views such as front view, profile view, ¾ views, bird’s eye view and worm’s eye view. The students will learn techniques for setting up comic book panels such as; backgrounds, perspective, lettering for dialogue balloons, inking techniques, setting up panels and color. Once this is learned, the students will create a storyline and characters for their own comic book page to be completed by the end of class and displayed proudly in our end of semester gallery showcase! Download Supply List
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