February 2012
Design and Composition, The Basics
If you’re taking drawing or painting this class is invaluable, it serves as a good starting point or a refresher
course in basic design and composition for the artist. From the beginning you will explore the elements and
principles of design. The elements or what can be thought of as the building blocks are imperative in the
creation process. Line, shape and space, to name a few, will be of great emphasis. Balance, movement
and emphasis are principles consistently used in the composing process. These principles will be
understood and applied so the strength of your composition is never in question.
This class meets every other Saturday staring February 4th.
Age(s): Adults
Date(s): Feburary 4 - March 3, 2012
Day(s) of week: Every Other Saturday
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Nathen Adolphson
Location: Studio 3b
Class Type: Visual Art
Course Code: 14824
Class Cost: Members $50 / Public $75
Member Registration Begins: December 5, 2011 via the Ticket Office
Public Registration Begins: December 12, 2011
Please Note that members must register via Ticket Office to receive their member discount. Register by December 23, 2011 to save $5 on this class!
Audition Tips for 4th - 6th Graders
This class is for first time youth actors who would like instructions on audition practices. Cheryl and Larry Levy will instruct actors who are new to theatre and students who have some experience in the methods directors use when auditioning for a show and what the auditionee needs to know. Friday will cover an intro to theatre exercises and lessons on how to audition, and Saturday will cover a mock audition where students will work through the audition process, including filling out the audition registration form.
Age(s): Current 4th - 6th Graders
Date(s): February 17 & 18, 2012
Day(s) of week: Friday & Saturday
Time: Friday 7 pm - 8:30 pm, Saturday 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Instructor: Cheryl and Larry Levy
Location: Rehearsal Room 3
Class Type: Theatre
Course Code: 14800
Class Cost: $10
On Sale Date:: December 1, 2012 - 12 noon
Clay All the Way for Ages 6-8
Geared to let the youngest ceramicists explore this great medium as they roll, punch, coil, throw and
manipulate clay in different ways. Prepare to get messy and wear your grubbies!
Age(s): 6-8
Date(s): February 25 - April 14, 2012
Day(s) of week: Saturdays
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Melissa Nuttall
Location: Studio 4
Class Type: Visual Art
Course Code: 14983
Class Cost: Members $60 / Public $75
Please Note that members must register via Ticket Office to receive their member discount.
There will be no class on Saturday, March 31st or Saturday, April 7th.
March 2012
The Science & Art of Cooking for Ages 8 - 14
Explore the magic of cooking: how and why mixtures of certain ingredients make such yummy treats. Learn
about some of the Chemical and Physical Reactions that take place as we cook and bake our way to
culinary satisfaction. A class of ooey, gooey activities and hands-on exploration!
Age(s): 8 - 14
Date(s): March 3, 2012
Day(s) of week: Saturday
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Instructor: Aaron Gaertner
Location: Garden Room & Kitchen
Class Type: Visual Art/Science
Course Code: 14984
Class Cost: Members $40 / Public $55
Please Note that members must register via Ticket Office to receive their member discount.
Centered on Ceramics for Ages 8-11
Roll, pinch, coil and throw yourself into the medium of clay. Students will learn many different ways to
manipulate clay by using hand building techniques. Have fun creating animals, critters, and creatures. The
throwing wheel will be introduced toward the end of this class; glazing techniques will also be covered.
Age(s): 8 - 11
Date(s): March 3 - April 21, 2012
Day(s) of week: Saturdays
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Jill Staszak
Location: Studio 4
Class Type: Visual Art
Course Code: 14985
Class Cost: Members $60 / Public $75
Please Note that members must register via Ticket Office to receive their member discount.
There will be no class on Saturday, March 31st and Saturday, April 7th.
Personal Visions: Watercolor
What is your personal vision as an artist and what is your next step in attaining your goals?
In this class you will be given the chance to explore and expand your personal vision through the use of
watercolor. This class is for artists who are new to watercolor and for the experienced watercolor artist who
wants to explore new directions in technique, composition and/or content.
Students will discuss with the instructor their personal vision and together they will define an appropriate course of action. Technique, composition and content will be addressed as needed to support personal visions. Individual and group critiques will be used to guide your growth as an artist.
Age(s): Adults
Date(s): March 5 - April 16, 2012
Day(s) of week: Mondays
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Ruth Howell
Location: Studio 3b
Class Type: Visual Art
Course Code: 14826
Class Cost: Members $85 / Public $110
Member Registration Begins: December 5, 2011 via the Ticket Office
Public Registration Begins: December 12, 2011
Please Note that members must register via Ticket Office to receive their member discount. Register by December 23, 2011 to save $5 on this class!
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Advanced Water Media II
As a continuation of the water media experiences, in this six-week class we offer the opportunity for people
to have working time in the studios and to further explore their artwork. Learn advanced water media
techniques, interact with fellow students and participate in interesting critiques.
Sign up for both classes (1 & 2) at the same time via the Ticket Office and save up to $55!
Age(s): Adults
Date(s): March 6 - April 17, 2012
Day(s) of week: Tuesdays
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Instructor: Pat Smith
Location: Studio 3
Class Type: Visual Art
Course Code: 14827
Class Cost: Members $85 / Public $110
Member Registration Begins: December 5, 2011 via the Ticket Office
Public Registration Begins: December 12, 2011
Please Note that members must register via Ticket Office to receive their member discount. Register by December 23, 2011 to save $5 on this class!
Register for both Advanced Water Media sessions at the same time and save up to $35! Please register via the Ticket Office to get the discount.
Chinese Brush Painting: Pine Tree and Squirrel
From a Chinese point of view, the plum blossoms symbolize strong-willed mind and perseverance. It
represents the winter season that belongs to one of the “Four Gentleman.” Students will paint this subject
with spontaneous and detailed style when learning to draw with the traditional strokes of petals, stamens,
branches and old tree trunks. The moon and rocks will be included as the side subjects. This class is for
beginners as well as intermediate students. Step by step, you will complete your artwork with Chinese
calligraphy and seals. Students will also learn the traditional wet mounting technique. Tools are available for
purchase from the instructor.
Age(s): Adults
Date(s): March 8 - April 19, 2012
Day(s) of week: Thursdays
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Louise Chen
Location: Studio 3
Class Type: Visual Art
Course Code: 14828
Class Cost: Members $85 / Public $110
Member Registration Begins: December 5, 2011 via the Ticket Office
Public Registration Begins: December 12, 2011
Please Note that members must register via Ticket Office to receive their member discount. Register by December 23, 2011 to save $5 on this class!
Pastel - the Old/New Medium
Pastel is the oldest media out there. Many classical artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Rosabella Carriera,
Chardin, Manet, Lautrec, Gaugin, Degas, Mary Cassat, Robert Henri and Picasso, all used this medium.
Pastel has had a wonderful revival with many new brands, papers and techniques. Learn about the new
pastels, underpainting, blending, framing and the instant gratification of applying pure pigment to paper for
vibrant, beautiful paintings. Mary Fuscaldo has been a very popular instructor she earned her BFA from
Drake University and has completed further studies at Delta College and the Cincinnati Art Academy. Supply
list upon registration.
See more of her work, her extensive bio and resume at maryfuscaldo.com.
Age(s): Adults
Date(s): March 10 - March 11, 2012
Day(s) of week & Time: Saturday 10am - 4 pm | Sunday 12pm - 5 pm
Instructor: Mary Fuscaldo
Location: Studio 3
Class Type: Visual Art
Course Code: 14829
Class Cost: Members $170 / Public $185
Member Registration Begins: December 5, 2011 via the Ticket Office
Public Registration Begins: December 12, 2011
Please Note that members must register via Ticket Office to receive their member discount. Register by December 23, 2011 to save $10 on this class!
Junior Jewelers for Ages 8-11
Experiment and explore with different jewelry crafting processes. This project-oriented class will allow for
individual expression and selection of materials to use to design and create up to four pieces from beads,
hemp and other popular materials. Materials provided.
Age(s): 8 - 11
Date(s): March 24, 2012
Day(s) of week: Saturday
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Katy Gaertner
Location: Studio 3
Class Type: Visual Art
Course Code: 14986
Class Cost: Members $30/ Public $45
Please Note that members must register via Ticket Office to receive their member discount.
Art Sampler for Seniors II
Keep your eyes, hands, and brain coordinated and get busy in a fun way! The class will start with
fundamental drawing techniques and will include the essential skills of catching light, shapes, and creating
compositions. An easy-to-learn color theory will be introduced to help you mix and match colors. Step by
step, our goal is to complete one or more B/W or colored projects to take home. This class is offered for
beginners.
Please bring 2B, 6B pencil, both a regular and kneaded eraser, three sheets of 9”x 12”watercolor
paper and a drawing paper pad (9”x12” or larger) to the first class.
Age(s): Adults
Date(s): March 27 - May 29, 2012
Day(s) of week: Tuesdays
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Louise Chen
Location: Studio 3
Class Type: Visual Art
Course Code: 14830
Class Cost: Members $85 / Public $110
Member Registration Begins: December 5, 2011 via the Ticket Office
Public Registration Begins: December 12, 2011
Please Note that members must register via Ticket Office to receive their member discount. Register by December 23, 2011 to save $10 on this class!
April 2012
Art Talk
Art talk is a series of one-day interactive seminars. Get familiar with the talented artists in Mid-Michigan. A
panel of three artists will present their body of work. The presentation session will be followed by a “round
table” discussion.
We will start the morning with each artist highlighting their body of work and their career through visual
presentation. The artists will go in depth on how, why and when their work was created and delve into their
techniques and concepts. The presentation sessions will be followed by a pizza lunch with the artists. You
have a chance to talk to them and will also write up to three questions for the artists to answer in the
“roundtable” session beginning at 1 pm. Questions will be drawn at random. All three artists have been
posed six questions. They will discuss and answer these questions as a group during the roundtable session. After a small break, the artists will answer the questions posed by students (as many as time allows).
Age(s): Adults
Date(s): April 14, 2012
Day(s) of week: Saturday
Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Armin Mersmann
Location: Garden Room
Class Type: Visual Art
Course Code: 14831
Class Cost: Members $40/ Public $55
Member Registration Begins: December 5, 2011 via the Ticket Office
Public Registration Begins: December 12, 2011
Please Note that members must register via Ticket Office to receive their member discount. Register for two or more classes in the winter term and get this seminar for free! Please register via the Ticket Office to receive the free seminar.
Rocketry...It's A Blast!
Be WOW-ed by what you can do as a team! Your whole family can join museum educator, Angel Oros, in
exploring the wonderful world of rockets. This experience will allow the whole family a chance to work
together to build and launch a rocket.
Day 1 will involve an introduction to rocketry and assembly of rockets.
Day 2 will entail decorating, launch safety lesson and launching of rockets.
Minimum age 7 years; all minors must be accompanied by at least one adult. Must be 10 years old to have own project. Space is limited. Bring your still or video camera to capture the time for posterity. Rockets may
be taken home by participants; launch pad and additional engines are property of museum.
Limited to 3
people per project.
Age(s): 7 and up
Date(s): April 21 - 22, 2012
Day(s) of week: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, both days
Instructor: Angela Oros
Location: Studio 3
Class Type: Science
Course Code: 14987
Class Cost per Project: Members $45/ Public $60
Please Note that members must register via Ticket Office to receive their member discount.
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