M c G U F F E Y - A R T

SUMMER 2008 CLASSES
classes are listed below -or- choose links for PDF versions of the class list and registration form

Summer 2008 Class List and Registration Form as an Adobe PDF

ADULT & TEEN - ART

ADULT & TEEN - VISUAL ART CLASSES

LIFE DRAWING GROUP
Robert Bricker 434-295-7973
Thursdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ongoing
Starnes Classroom
Adults
$10 / class

Two hours of drawing from the model, including short and longer poses. No instruction. Bring your own drawing materials. Some easels and drawing boards provided. Non-toxic solvents only, please.

BEGINNING DRAWING
Jean Sampson 434-409-9581 or 977-7933
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Eight weeks Class begins June 24
Studio 26
Adults
$225 (materials included)

This is a class for those who have never learned to draw and are scared to try, or for those who are stuck or discouraged. Through a series of exercises, learn to see as an artist sees and draw simple pencil drawings of common objects. Drawing is a learned skill, not an innate talent. This means you can learn to draw. Lots of individual attention - class size limited to 10.

FOLLOW-UP DRAWING CLASS
Jean Sampson 434-409-9581 or 977-7933
Mondays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Eight weeks Class begins June 23
Studio 26
Adults
$225 (materials included unless you do a special project)

Opportunity to continue learning to draw when you've completed Jean's Beginning Drawing Class. One-on-one instruction in a class limited to 10 students. Pencil and graphite drawing.

JEAN'S GUTSY ABSTRACT OIL PAINTING CLASS
Two courses available:
Eight Weeks: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 9 pm; beginning June 25…$225
Six Weeks: Sundays, 2 p, - 4:30 pm; Beginning June 29… $175
Starnes Classroom & Studio 26

Students explore color, texture, and other aspects of painting in creative, expressive abstract art. With gentle, non-judgmental instruction they are encouraged to dismiss the "inner-critic" and do anything and everything they think is not allowed, breaking all the rules. There are no failures only unfinished paintings. Knife painting is encouraged (but not required). Paint your heart out!!

PAINTING AND DRAWING STUDIO
Jane Broadwater Larew 434-296-5559
Thursdays, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Four weeks Class begins June 26
Starnes Classroom
Teens & Adults
$175 (materials not included)

In his Treatise on Painting, Leonardo da Vinci wrote: "Sight training is the main factor in drawing and painting." Henri Cartier-Bresson wrote: "In whatever one does, there must be a relationship between the eye and the heart." In this class students with some basic drawing or painting experience work from still life and nature at your own level and speed, using the materials of your choice. More experienced students may select their own subjects. Individual attention focuses on improving technical skills, color, composition, drawing and developing a truthful personal style. Rusty artists are always welcome!

EXPANDING CREATIVITY, EXPERIMENTAL ART
Jane Broadwater Larew 434-296-5559
Four weeks Class begins June 28
Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Teens & Adults
$175 (materials not included)
Starnes Classroom

Georges Bracque wrote, "There are certain mysteries in my own work which even I don't understand, nor do I try to do so." In this class we honor the mysteries and surprises of creativity and try to nourish and stimulate the imagination that helps the creative juices flow. A hands-on course with guided projects for those with or without art experience using any art materials you wish including collage and found (or long-kept!) objects. Explore new ideas and find your creative voice!

OIL PAINTING - BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE TURPENTINE FREE
Jane Broadwater Larew 434-296-5559
Four weeks Class begins June 26
Thursdays, 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Teens & Adults
$175 (some materials included)
Starnes Classroom

A class for complete beginners or painters with some experience who want to strengthen basic skills. No drawing experience is necessary. An introduction to all the fundamentals, working from still life and natural objects. Materials for the first class are supplied by the instructor. Intermediate level students focus on individual improvement.

HANDBUILDING WITH CLAY: POTTERY, TILES & SCULPTURE
Rebekah Wostrel rawostrel@aol.com or 434-971-1033
Four weeks Wednesday class begins June 4, Thursday class begins June 5
Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 9:00 p
Studio 2A, South Basement
Adults (18+)
m $175 (materials included)

Students will learn how to create dinnerware, teapots, and platters using drape molding, slab building, coil construction and other techniques. Students can also use these techniques to make sculptural forms, tiles, etc. Beginner/Intermediate. No experience necessary!
*ALSO* Private/semi-private wheel-throwing lessons and kids classes on request. rawostrel@aol.com

BEGINNER II / INTERMEDIATE MODERN DANCE
Anne Megibow 434-296-2070
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Ongoing
Studio 20
Teen & Adult
$13 drop in / Block of 5 classes: $10/ea

This technique class is based on, but not limited to, the techniques of Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham. We will do center work and combinations, as well as more complicated movement phrases across the floor. Some previous dance experience is required.

GENTLE STRETCH CLASS
Anne Megibow 434-296-2070
Fridays, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Ongoing - Beginning Jan. 18
$7 / class
Studio 20
Teen & Adult

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED MODERN
Miki Liszt Dance Co.: Rotating 434-973-3744
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Ongoing
Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Teen & Adult
$120 for 12 classes or $12 drop in
Studio 20

DYNAMIC ALIGNMENT
Miki Liszt Dance Co.: Eija Celli 434-973-3744
Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturdays, 9 am - 10:30 am
Ongoing
Teen & Adult (No class card)
$10/class
Studio 20

INTERMEDIATE JAZZ DANCE
Miki Liszt Dance Co.: Daphne Sandridge 434-973-3744
Tuesdays, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursdays, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ongoing
Teen & Adult
$120 for 12 classes or $12 drop in
Studio 20

MODERN MIXED LEVELS
Miki Liszt Dance Co.: Miki Liszt 434-973-3744
Fridays, 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Ongoing
Studio 20
Teen & Adult
$120 for 12 classes or $12 drop in
NOTE: NO CLASS ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH

INTERMEDIATE JAZZ DANCE
Miki Liszt Dance Co.: Ken Ellis 434-973-3744
Saturdays, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ongoing
Studio 20
Teen & Adult (No class card)
$12/class

BROADWAY JAZZ I & II
Miki Liszt Dance Co.: Bridget Mitchell 434-975-1494
Jazz I Saturdays, 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Jazz II Saturdays, 12:455 am - 2:00 pm
Teen & Adult
$100 for 10 classes
Studio 20
Register at class.
Note: no class March 15 or April 12

KIDS CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

please see our Summer Camps page for detailed info and downloadble registration forms.

KIDS OLD MASTER PORTRAIT PAINTING
Juli Godine 434-293-0647 / Cell: 434-882-0505
Ages 10 and up
$185.00 (plus some materials)
Starnes Classroom

Three Sessions:
July 14 - July 18, 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm
July 28 - Aug 1, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Aug 4 - Aug 8, 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Come and learn how to copy a famous portrait in acrylic on canvas. Students will learn to use a grid system to copy/enlarge the portrait, about proportion and facial features, to do an under painting and mix skin tone colors.

KIDS ART CAMP
Rebekah Wostrel, rawostrel@aol.com or 971-1033 & Ann Cheeks anncheeks@yahoo.com or 960-9939
Starnes Classroom, Studio 24 & Studio 2A, South Basement
$190 - Includes all materials

Ages: 7-12:

Two sessions
Session I: June 23 - 27, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Session II: June 30 - July 4, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ages 13-17:

One session
Session III: July 7 - 11, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

This is a fun, creative mixed media art experience for young people. Students will be encouraged to explore their creativity through drawing, painting, pottery and mixed media sculpture. Artists Ann Cheeks, Andy Faith and Rebekah Wostrel will work in collaboration to give students the opportunity to try it all and make lots of cool stuff!

TREEHOUSE SUMMER CAMP
BOOK ARTS CAMP
Rosamond Casey www.rosamondcasey.com 434-293-8733
One week June 16 - 20
Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ages 8-13
$250
Artist's Home

Papermaking out of the gardern. Bookbinding, calligraphy, poetry and more. An enchanting wooded two-acre garden one mile from UVA, with tree-shaded rooms, swings and a treehouse. Provides a safe environmnet for children to explore their natural creativity. Limit 12 children.

TREEHOUSE SUMMER CAMP
GARDEN CAMP
Rosamond Casey www.rosamondcasey.com 434-293-8733
One week June 23 - 27
Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ages 7-12
$250
Artist's Home

Drawing, painting, weather grams, fairy houses, pan gardens. An enchanting wooded two-acre garden one mile from UVA, with tree-shaded rooms, swings and a treehouse. Provides a safe environmnet for children to explore their natural creativity. Limit 12 children.

IMPROVISATIONAL PRESENCE CENTER FOR APPLIED THEATRE ARTS DRAMA WORKSHOPS
Mecca Burns, RDT-BCT, Registered Drama Therapist contactpresence@comcast.net or 434-973-2387
Tuesday - Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00pm
Studio 11
Ages 5-12
$175
Two Sessions: June 17 - 20 and/or July 1 - 4

For children with and without special needs, to cultivate imagination and interpersonal skills. Story theatre, improvisational music and movement, video work, and creation of masks, puppets, props, costumes and scenery. TEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

These classes are held at the artists' private studios outside of the McGuffey Art Center. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for further information.

POTTERY CLASSES
Nan Rothwell 434-263-4023 info@NanRothwellPottery.com
Monday evenings 5:00 to 8:00 pm and Wednesday mornings 9:00 am to noon
Four weeks Repeated January - October
Adults
$112 per four week session: that fee includes
Two classes offered each week clay and glazes-firing charges are extra
Nan Rothwell's Pottery Studio/ Nelson County near Nellysford

The class is primarily focused on making functional wheel-thrown pottery, although students are also free to explore hand-building and sculptural work. Maximum class size is seven. Adult students at all levels of experience are welcome. www.NanRothwellPottery.com

SUMMER ART CAMP
Lee Alter 434-963-0540 www.leealter.com
Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 4 - 12
Artist's Home

Watercolor, drawing, sand tray work, focusing on positive reinforcement through the creative process.

June 9-13 July 7-11 July 28-Aug 1
June 16-20 Jul 14-18 Aug 4-8
June 23-27 July 21-25 Aug 11-15

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Many of the classes will be held in Studio 17, the spacious Ora Lee Starnes classroom with wonderful natural light. Some classes meet in locations as determined by the instructor.

The Starnes classroom, was named in honor of the beloved teacher and principal who taught at the McGuffey School as well as at other area public schools. Her legacy of learning continues as a part of the McGuffey Art Center.

*Many classes will be continuing and accepting new students for our 8 week Spring Session beginning April 3.
Please feel free to contact the instructor of the class you are interested in.

To register for any class, please complete this form! or call the McGuffey front desk at 434-295-7973.

Click here for a Printable Registration Form as an Adobe PDF