Registration for our 1-Week Summer Programs for Children is directly through ACAC.
For a list and descriptions of our 2008 Summer Programs for children please click here.
Registration for our afternoon & evening classes is through Amherst Leisure Services and Supplemental Education (LSSE). Class descriptions can be seen below (Youth, Adult) OR in the Amherst Leisure Times. To register for any of these classes please go to www.lsse.org. LSSE offers financial assistance to Amherst residents who are eligible.
Afternoon and evening
SUMMER 2008 Classes:
Visual Story Telling with David Costello
Mondays, June 23-August 11, 4-5:30pm
Ages 10 & up. It’s been my experience that kids are well versed in - and very interested in the idea of telling stories with pictures. In this class we’ll look at the best ways to do it. We’ll look at the emotional language of 2-D, abstract forms (e.g. horizontal lines evoke a feeling of stability, diagonal lines evoke a feeling of motion). Drawing on the work of Molly Bang (Picture This!) and Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics) we’ll break down the elements of representing the passage of time with a sequence of pictures. We’ll also look at how a sequence of pictures can produce a strong emotional response from the viewer. Each student will work individually and collaboratively. Some principles of basic drawing will be discussed in the process. $114 registration fee; $10 materials fee.
Intro to Drawing and Watercolor with Carolyn Toomey
Mondays, June 23-August 11, 4-5:30pm
Ages 8-10. Paints can be used in a lot of different ways. In this class, we will experiment with different drawing and painting techniques. Your child will get a chance to truly explore and enjoy all drawing and painting has to offer. $114 registration fee; $10 materials fee.
Clay Animals, Creatures & Things with Carolyn Toomey
Tuesdays, June 24-August 12, 4-5pm
Ages 5-7. Create your own animal dreams! We will develop basic hand building techniques as students build animals and creatures from the unknown. We will experiment with different clay types including sculpey, modeling clay, and earthenware. $86 registration fee; $10 materials fee.
Fantastic Fairylands with Carolyn Toomey
Wednesdays, June 25-August 13, 4-5pm
Ages 5-7. Have you ever seen a fairy or wished you had? Then this creative class is for you! We will be creating inviting tiny little homes for our special friends out of a variety of art materials. We will sculpt out of clay, natural materials, and more to make tiny fairies, deluxe imaginative fairy houses, and fairy furniture. We will be exploring fairy images and illustrations for ideas and inspiration. $86 registration fee; $10 materials fee.
Making Artist Books with Annie Zirin
Wednesdays, June 25-August 13, 4-5:30pm
Ages 14 & up. What exactly are Artist Books? You could call them a form of paper sculpture, although the work of today's book artists challenges definition. If you enjoy, or always wanted to try, collage, drawing, model-making, origami, and book-binding, you have found an art form that combines a little bit of everything and offers endless creative possibilities!In this class we will learn how to make books with tunnels, doors, and windows, books that pop-up, accordion, and much more. You will gather an array of techniques that can be used to create unique school projects, and enhance your own personal expression. $114 registration fee; $10 materials fee.
Jewelry Fabrication for Teens with Margaret Langdell
Wednesdays, June 25-August 13, 4-6pm
Ages 12 & up. This is a great class for young artists to explore the wonderful world of jewelry making through sterling silver jewelry design and fabrication. Techniques sill include, but are not limited to: silver cutting, shaping, soldering, stone setting, and bead work. Individual attention will encourage both beginning students and those who already have some of the basic skills. Students will have the opportunity to create rings, bracelets, and earrings. $164 registration fee; $40 materials fee.
Magical Mystical Mermaids with Carolyn Toomey
Thursdays, June 26-August 14, 4-5:30pm
Ages 8-10. Have you ever seen a mermaid? Come join this inviting class to explore the fascinating world of mermaids. Together we will create mermaids' environments, hobbies they enjoy, pets hey adore and more, using paper maché, watercolors, clay, fabric, pencils and sparkles. $114 registration fee; $10 materials fee.
Teen Wheel Throwing with Tiffany Hilton
Thursdays, June 26-August 14, 4-6pm
Ages 12 & up. This is a beginner to intermediate wheel throwing class for those wonderful preteens and teenagers out there who want to expand their artistic endeavors. We will develop skills on the potter’s wheel and learn how to glaze pots that we have made. By the end of this 8-week course students will bring home functional or decorative microwave/dishwasher-safe earthenware pottery. The instructor will give individual attention but will also offer those with more experience a chance to work independently. $164 registration fee; $30 materials fee.
Zen and the Art of Tile Making with Deborah Bazer
Tuesdays, June 24-August 19, 7-9pm
Ages 18+ From the first hand print in a slab of clay by the river, humans have wanted to work with clay. It soothes, it heals, it inspires. Follow this primal urge and learn how to make tiles! Practice patience and detachment, giving yourself the space to learn new skills and not focus so much on the end product. Students will learn how to design and create tiles using carving, majolica, and glazing techniques. No drawing skills are necessary, just come and learn. Being familiar with the book Tilemaking by Frank Giorgini is not required but highly recommended. No class August 12. $172 registration fee; $20 materials fee.
Enameling for Everyone with Margaret Langdell
Tuesdays, June 24-August 12, 6:30-8:30pm
Ages 18+ Come learn the ancient art of fusing glass onto metal: enameling! This is a class for beginners and up, where students will learn to paint with glass. Beginners can start with a small piece of cloisonné that can be set into a beautiful piece of jewelry. Other techniques to be explored include limoge, plique-a-jour, and sgraffito. Using precious metal foils and different types of enamel, students will create beautiful works of art that will last forever. No previous experience is necessary. $172 registration fee; $40 materials fee.
Silver Jewelry Fabrication with Margaret Langdell
Wednesdays, June 25-August 13
Ages 18+ Designed for beginner to intermediate students, this course offers the basics of sterling silver jewelry design and fabrication. Techniques will include, but are not limited to: silver cutting, shaping, soldering, stone setting, and beadwork. Individual attention will encourage the development of personal style and emphasize the production of high quality, wearable art. Students may create rings, bracelets, pendants, earrings and broaches. $172 registration fee; $40 materials fee.
Creating on the Potter’s Wheel with Tiffany Hilton
Thursdays, June 26-August 14, 6:45-8:45pm
Ages 18+ Enjoy using the potter’s wheel! Bring home your own bowls, mugs, and plates. This class is designed as a multilevel ceramics course, welcoming beginners as well as more experienced students. The instructor will give individual attention but will also offer those with more experience a chance to work independently. $172 registration fee; $40 materials fee.
Updated 5/2/2008. All images courtesy of ACAC. All rights reserved.