2012 Winter Schedule
Classes Start January 23
Adult Classes—12 weeks
January 23—April 14
Youth Classes—10 weeks
January 23—March 31
Lil’ Rembrandts
Judy Sanders
Explore the elements of art and the principles of design. Activities cover painting and drawing, along with three dimensional art projects.
| Ages 4-8 | Saturday | 9-10:30am | Studio | $60 | |
| Ages 7-10 | Saturday | 10:45-12:15pm | Studio | $60 | |
| Ages 4-8 | Saturday | 12:30-2:00pm | Studio | $60 |
Advanced Drawing and Painting
Nancy Pugliano
Class will review basic skills and explore more advanced techniques in drawing and painting. Students will have the opportunity to work both independently and on class projects. Supply list available.
| Ages 10-17 | Monday | 4-5:30pm | Studio | $60 |
Manga/Cartoon Design
Chad Turner
Cartoon in this creative drawing class. Students will learn the basics of developing characters for manga and cartoon art. Work on facial shapes and profiles, and progress to developing the body and gestures and even creating pets for your character.
| Ages 7 &Up | Saturday | 10-11:30am | Round Room | $60 |
Adventure Graphics for Beginners
Chad Turner
Come explore the fun world of graphic design and layout. Learn basic computer tools and how to use them to create: cd covers, rock posters, newspapers, t-shirts, magazine ads and even your own logo!!
| Ages 12 & Up | Saturday | 12-1:30pm | Digital | $60 |
Picasso’s Loft
Chad Turner
This is Baker Hunt’s variety pack. All mediums will be explored, paint, clay, watercolor, charcoal, toy making, origami…and more. Each week, a different art form will be experienced. Come join the fun.
| Ages 8-12 | Monday | 4-5:30pm | Auditorium | $60 | |
| Ages 8-12 | Saturday | 2-3:30pm | Auditorium | $60 |
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Clair Breetz
Think Marine Biology meets Art Education!! Where can your child learn two highly interesting subjects and have fun doing it? It's the latest in youth development, visual learning and combined study. 2D & 3D. Swim fins not required!!
| Ages 8 & Up | Monday | 4-5:30pm | Round Room | $60 |
The Young Indiana Jones
Clair Breetz
Think Archeology meets Art Education!! Explore, discover and create cave paintings, hieroglyphics, Greek pottery and shields. Illustrate a manuscript and have fun while learning the ancient story of art. Combined disciplines are the latest in youth development and engaged learning. No Passports required!
| Ages 8 & Up | Tuesday | 1-2:30pm | Round Room | $60 |
Monet's Rainbow Garden
Clair Breetz
Learn from the great Masters. Explore color theory and technique. Have fun painting and drawing with a new project each session. Release your artful expression.
| Ages 6 & Up | Wednesday | 10:30- 12pm | Round Room | $60 |
Clair's Club House
Clair Breetz
Learn the fundamentals of Art and Design. Create a different project each class. Painting, drawing, pastels, crayons, charcoal and mixed media will be explored.
| Ages 12 & Up | Thursday | 4- 5:30pm | Round Room | $60 |
Strike Up the Band
Debbie VonBokern
Create small instruments for winter time amusement, rainstick, drums, rattles, shakers, jingles and kalimbas. Learn to use small hand tools under the supervision of a professional woodworker. Got rhythm?
| Ages 8 &Up | Tuesday | 10-11:30am | Studio | $75 |
Your Secret Toy Chest
Debbie VonBokern
Design and build your own wheelie, puzzle, mirror frame, games and water bottle monster bowling set. Learn to use small hand tools under the superviosion of a professional woodworker. Build while playing!
| Ages 8 &Up | Wednesday | 4-5:30pm | Studio | $75 |
Mom's Craft Camp
Debbie VonBokern
Braid a friendship bracelet, sew a sock puppet, create a marble magnet, climbing bears or bouquet of flowers. Create a variety of projects to take home to show mom. Fun Stuff!!
| Ages 8 & Up | Thursday | 10-11:30am | Studio | $60 |
Creative Writing
Ellen Deaton
Imagine, dream and write your own story or poem, under the direction of a published author. Learn to summarize, organize your thoughts and write scene by scene. Get a head start on those future school/college assignments or publications. Bring a notepad and writing tool.
| Ages 13-17 | Monday | 4-5:30pm | Ballroom | $60 |
Let's build It I (Beginner)
Fritz Kuhlmann
An introduction to the fascinating and fun world of Architecture. Exploration will include architecture from the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks to Frank Lloyd Wright, Gehry and Libeskind. Included will be trips to the Basilica of the Assumption, the Catherdral, and the Ascent, the unusual building in Covington. Classes are taught by a professional architect. All supplies included.
| Ages 6 & Up | Monday | 4-5:30pm | Scudder | $60 |
Let's Build It II(Advanced)
Fritz Kuhlmann
An introduction to the fascinating and fun world of Architecture. Exploration will include architecture from the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks to Frank Lloyd Wright, Gehry and Libeskind. Projects will be hands on and include a trip to The Cathedral and “The Ascent”, the unusual building in Covington. Classes are taught by a professional architect. All supplies included.
| Ages 6 & Up | Tuesday | 4-5:30pm | Scudder | $60 |
Animate Anime
Phil Franks
Are you a fan of Japanese style comics? Do you constantly sketch Manga characters, but the characters never move? Animate Anime to the rescue! In this class we will view and talk about anime, learn basic animation ideas and techniques, and bring your own anime-like characters and stories to life!
| Ages 11 & Up | Saturday | 10-11:30am | Auditorium | $60 |
Youth Animation
Phil Franks
Animation is the art of motion. Have fun exploring the ideas and techniques that bring your drawings to life. We will animate clay, cut-outs, legos, and cartoons. We will create crazy little movies to have and to share. No experience required.
| Ages 9 & Up | Saturday | 11:45-1:15pm | Round Room | $60 |
Video Production
Phil Franks
Learn the basics of making a short video, from storyboarding your movie’s idea to the filming of actual scenes. You direct the camera shots. You produce the sets, props, and scripts. And you perform in each other’s original shows, stories, and commercials. No experience required.
| Ages 9 & Up | Saturday | 2-3:30pm | Round Room | $60 |
Big Open Story Studio (BOSS!)
Christian Schmit, Lindsey Whittle, Anne Brown
Think…Art on Steroids. This will be a collaborative studio effort with kids and adults encouraged to co-create. The final product will be a very large room size installation incorporating art, storytelling, sound and lighting. Rotating artists will share their fun brand of art making. Expanded hours provide for artist’s flexibility. Past projects and expanded description at inspirama.blogspot.com.
| Ages 6-12 | Saturday 10-2pm | Scudder | $80 |
Pottery- Youth Handbuilding
Connie Reeder
Experience the uniquely expressive qualities of clay by creating pottery and sculptures using pinching, coiling, and slab making techniques to create beautifully glazed and fired ceramic ware. All supplies included.
| Ages 6 & Up | Saturday | 9-10:30am | Entry Room | $75 |
Pottery- Teen Wheel
Connie Reeder
Learn to create functional pottery on the pottery wheel. This class will focus on the foundations of wheel thrown pottery skills, technique development, trimming, and glazing. All supplies included. Class size is limited to 10 students.
| Ages 12 & Up | Saturday | 9-10:30am | Entry Room | $75 |
Pottery- Handbuilding Youth &Adult
Rosemary Topie
A fun class for all ages. Create functional pottery and sculptures using pinching, coiling, and slab making techniques. All supplies included.
| Ages 5 & Up | Tuesday | 10-11:30am | Entry Room | $75 |
Pottery- Handbuilding Youth & Adult
Jane Bresser
A fun class for all ages. Create functional pottery and sculptures using pinching, coiling, and slab making techniques. All supplies included.
| Ages 5 & Up | Wednesday | 1-2:30pm | Entry Room | $75 |
Altered Art Books
Emily Fiqueroa
What is most important to you? Family, friends, school events, special holidays? All can be kept in your accordion style memory book. Class will focus on many methods of altering, incorporating; envelopes, fibers, folded pages, niches, painting, drawing and more.
| Ages 10 & Up | Tuesday | 4-5:30pm | Studio | $60 |
The Craft of Oil Painting
Steve Jenkins
Accomplished local artist, Steve Jenkins, teaches you the secrets of color mixing (hue, value, and chroma) to establish light and space in a painting.
| Ages 16 & Up | Monday | 1-3pm | Auditorium | $120 | |
| Ages 16 & Up | Monday | 7-9pm | Auditorium | $120 | |
| Ages 16 & Up | Wednesday | 1-3 pm | Auditorium | $120 |
Oil Painting
Judy Guttman
Beginners will learn color theory and how to mix colors. Intermediate and advanced levels require drawing skills and prior painting experience. Come with a subject matter to begin the fun.
| Beginners Ages 16 & Up | Thursday | 10-12pm | Auditorium | $120 | |
| Intermediate Ages 16 & Up | Wednesday | 10-12pm | Studio | $120 | |
| Advanced Ages 16 & Up | Wednesday | 1-3 pm | Auditorium | $120 |
Beginner Acrylics
Stephen Jenkins
Start with the very basics. Steve will explain basic design concepts, materials and techniques, and explore color mixing to establish light and space in a painting.
| Ages 16 & Up | Friday | 10-12pm | Studio | $120 |
Painting with Acrylics
Velma Morris
Cincinnati legend, Velma Morris, helps students explore their own creativity and discover their own style. Materials list available in the office. Please bring subject matter to begin the first class. Previous acrylic experience recommended.
| Ages 16 & Up | Monday | 7-9pm | Studio | $120 | |
| Ages 16 & Up | Tuesday | 7-9 pm | Studio | $120 |
Watercolor Painting
Bruce Neville
Beginner: This is your starting place. Discover the world of watercolor with Bruce Neville. Materials and discounts for purchasing supplies will be discussed at first class.
| Ages 16 & Up | Thursday | 10-12pm | Studio | $120 |
Watercolor Painting
Bruce Neville
Intermediate: Learn to paint a successful watercolor. There will be a strong emphasis on drawing and painting subjects such as landscapes, architectural and water scenes. Understand perspective drawing, color mixing, and mastering value ranges, Material will be discussed at first class.
| Ages 16 & Up | Thursday | 1-3pm | Studio | $120 |
Pastels
Kay Hurley
Discover the joy of pastels, the most flexible of all mediums. All levels welcome. Work form simple still life setups or individual projects. Emphasis on learning to paint realistically, but all styles are encouraged. Supplies discussed first day of class.
| Ages 16 & Up | Wednesday | 7-9pm | Auditorium | $120 | |
| Ages 16 & Up | Thursday | 1-3pm | Auditorium | $120 |
Drawing & Painting Portraits
Gilda Horn
Explore the fundamentals of portraiture. Draw and/or paint. Some exercises will include a live model. Bring paper, pencil (charcoal or graphite), and eraser to first class.
| Ages 16 &Up | Tuesday | 1-3pm | Auditorium | $120 |
Drawing Fundamentals
Maurice Mattei
Join Maurice as perspective, anatomy and other drawing fundamentals are taught for both the novice and those seeking to brush up on learned skills. Practical exercises will help make drawing a more enjoyable and fulfilling experience for even the most unseasoned beginner.
| Ages 16 & Up | Monday | 1-3pm | Round Room |
Drawing Basics
Bob Hebenstreit
Learn to draw with accomplished instructor Bob Hebenstreit. The basic principles and elements of drawing are taught and practiced. Start with pencil and paper, and progress with charcoal and other media.
| Ages 16 & Up | Wednesday | 10-12pm | Auditorium | $120 |
The Craft of Drawing
Steve Jenkins
Focusing on Figure Drawing, Stephen will present the Reilly six line gesture drawing conceptand tips for proportion, scale and positioning.
| Ages 16 & Up | Friday | 1-3pm | Auditorium | $120 |
Intermediate/Advanced Drawing
Judy Guttman
Refresh and refine your drawing skills with projects of your own choice .
| Ages 16 & Up | Thursday | 1-3pm | Round Room | $120 |
Drawing…Beginner and Beyond
Nancy Pugliano
Expand your drawing skills. Topics covered include, perspective, light, proportion, and composition while using black and white as well as colored drawing media. Students may work on class projects or subjects of their own interest. Supply list available.
| Ages 16 & Up | Thursday | 6:30-8:30pm | Round Room | $120 |
Colored Pencil
Nancy Pugliano
Explore advanced topics and techniques in colored pencil. Developing personal style and interests will be emphasized while reviewing basic strokes and color techniques. Previous experience in colored pencil is helpful, but not necessary. Supply list available.
| Ages 16 & Up | Monday | 1-3pm | Round Room | $120 |
Digital Photography- Point & Shoot
Katie Rentzke
Six week course Starts January 24 – Learn the basics of digital photography: setting up and using digital cameras, saving/organizing images in your computer, manipulating images using Photoshop Elements. Includes Photoshop lab time and an outdoor workshop. Teens welcome.
| Ages 16 & Up | Tuesday | 7-9pm | Digital | $75 |
Digital Photography- Using DSLR Cameras
Matthew Andrews
Ever wonder what all those settings mean on your camera? Learn how to set up, use, and control your Digital Single- Lens Reflex Camera. Photoshop Elements. Teens welcome.
| Ages 16 & Up | Thursday | 7-9pm | Digital | $120 |
Creative Photography
Matthew Andrews
Get creative with your camera! Build your own creative photography portfolio with help from award winning photographer, Matthew Andrews. Each week will feature a themed assignment and class discussion of all images. Professional prints will be made for you.
| Ages 16 & Up | Wednesday | 7-9pm | Digital | $120 |
Pottery- Wheel Throwing
Staff
Discover the magic of creating functional, decorative, and sculptural forma using the pottery wheel. This class will focus on the foundations of wheel thrown pottery skills, technique development, trimming, and glazing. All skill levels are welcome.
| Ages 16 & Up | Monday | 6:30-8:30pm | Wheelroom | $150 |
Pottery- Wheel Throwing
Jane Bresser
Discover the magic of creating functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using the pottery wheel. This class will focus on the foundations of wheel thrown pottery skills, technique development, trimming, and glazing. All skill levels are welcome.
| Ages 16 & Up | Tuesday | 6:30-8:30pm | Wheelroom | $150 |
Pottery- Wheel Throwing
Rosemary Topie
Discover the magic of creating functional, decorative, and sculptural forma using the pottery wheel. This class will focus on the foundations of wheel thrown pottery skills, technique development, trimming, and glazing. All skill levels are welcome.
| Ages 16 & Up | Wednesday | 6:30-8:30pm | Wheelroom | $150 |
Pottery- Wheel Throwing
Connie Reeder
Discover the magic of creating functional, decorative, and sculptural forma using the pottery wheel. This class will focus on the foundations of wheel thrown pottery skills, technique development, trimming, and glazing. All skill levels are welcome.
| Ages 16 & Up | Thursday | 6:30-8:30pm | Wheelroom | $150 |
Pottery- Handbuilding
Jane Bresser
Students will learn the uniquely expressive qualities of clay by creating pottery and sculptures using various hand building techniques including pinching, coiling, and slab making, resulting in beautifully glazed and fired ceramic ware.
| Ages 16 & Up | Tuesday | 1-3pm | Entry Room | $150 |
Mosaics
Evie Slone
Learn basic and intermediate mosaic techniques with an easy-to-learn approach that uses glass, ceramic tile and broken china. Have fun with a mosaic project for your home or for display. No experience necessary, teen welcome, materials discussed in the first class.
| Ages 16 & Up | Thursday | 6:30-8:30pm | Studio | $120 |
Mixed Media Techniques
Pat Statzer
Six week class starting January 24- Stitch it. Glue it. Print it. Paint it. Explore the worlds of stitching, collage, journaling, embroidery, beading, and assemblage. The only rule is there are no rules. This is a technique class that will give you different ideas to add to your sewing and mixed media projects.
| Ages 16 & Up | Tuesday | 6:30-8:30pm | Round Room | $75 |
Graphics for Home or Small Business Professional
Mark Kerley
Six Week Course starts January 23- Learn techniques to catch a customer from a professional graphic designer. Discover basic dos (& don'ts!) of good graphic design to help your small business. Class covers design basics, color theory, fonts, logos and programs as well as "hands on" workshops as we brainstorm your current design projects. Note: basic understanding of some design programs (eg Gimp, Photoshop Elements, etc)
| Ages 16 & Up | Monday | 7-9pm | Digital | $75 |
Experience Covington
Fritz Kuhlman
Six week class starting January 24- Covington's 200th birthday is just around the corner. We have our amazing & interesting history reflected in many historic buildings and places. Join us as we discover our rich architectural and political history. You never know, we may bump into a ghost or….
| Ages 16 & Up | Tuesday | 7-9pm | Conference Room | $75 |
Couples Beginner Ballroom
Jeff Cole
This fun, energetic class is perfect for those who have always wanted to try to dance. The class will cover basic foot patterns and movements in classics like waltz, foxtrot and swing as well as some Latin dances. Wear comfortable clothes. This class is for couples that want to take a dance class together.
| Ages 16 & Up | Wednesday | 6-7:30pm | Ballroom | $160 per couple | |
| Ages 16 & Up | Saturday | 1-2:30pm | Ballroom | $160 per couple |
Couples Advanced Ballroom
Jeff Cole
For couples who have taken beginner ballroom and are ready to hone their skills and move on to more advanced steps.
| Ages 16 & Up | Wednesday | 7:30-9pm | Ballroom | $160 per couple |
Salsa Caliente
Jeff Cole
This class will have you Salsa dancing in no time! You will also learn Cha-Cha, Merengue, and Batchatta which you will encounter when you go out on the town. We will venture out to various Salsa venues after select classes to experience a real Salsa Night and use what you learned on the dance floor. No partner required.
| Ages 16 & Up | Thursday | 6:30-8pm | Ballroom | $120 |
Creative Writing
Ellen Deaton
Explore the art of written word and uncover your talents as a story-teller. Ellen will lead you through the steps of creative writing, how to find inspiration for that perfect word or phrase and how to craft a practical outline for a story. Fun discussions. Short in-class assignments. Learn tips about publishing & marketing.
| Ages 16 & Up | Monday | 7-9pm | Round Room | $120 | |
| Ages 16 & Up | Tuesday | 7-9pm | Conference Room | $120 |
Tribal Style Belly Dance
Terrie Markesbery
Beginners will learn a basic foundation and knowledge of American Tribal Belly Dance. Strengthen your mind, body, and soul in a supportive environment. Communicate with your fellow dancers through this beautiful, improvisational dance. Experienced dancers will learn advanced moves and refine personal technique.
| Ages 16 & Up | Beginner-Tuesday | 6:30-7:30pm | Auditorium | $120 | |
| Ages 16 & Up | Experienced-Tuesday | 7:30-8:45pm | Auditorium | $120 |
Life Story Workshop for Beginners
Mary Ann Mayers
Your life has provided much to write about. Join this life story-writing workshop to learn how to tell it well. Each week combines memory-evoking activities, storytelling instruction, and a new theme to explore. Write brief stories at home for sharing in a friendly, supportive, and joyful workshop environment.
| Ages 16 & Up | Tuesday | 1-3pm | Round Room | $120 |
Kundalini Yoga
Catherine Skyrm
Tap into your body's inner healing with Kundalini Yoga. Using breath, movement, and mantra, you will improve your health, reduce stress, and increase your vitality. Wear loos clothing and bring a yoga sticky mat. Beginners always welcomed.
| Ages 16 & Up | Tuesday | 7-8:25pm | Ballroom | $120 | |
| Ages 16 & Up | Thursday | 9:30-10:55am | Ballroom | $120 |
T'ai Chi
Phoenix Wilson
This practice is described as a moving meditation which focuses on the circulation and balance of the intrinsic life-force energy called Chi. Through gentle movements- connecting the mind and body- balance, coordination, and overall sense of well-being is improved.
| Ages 16 & Up | Thursday | 1-2:30pm | Auditorium | $120 | |
| Ages 16 &Up | Tuesday | 5:30-6:50pm | Ballroom | $120 |
Polymer Clay Beads
Clair Breetz
Handmade bead necklaces are the latest rage. Learn to create simple polymer clay beads and patterned canes (a log or cylinder of clay with a design running through it) to construct more detailed beads. Each person will design a unique cane, learn to slice the designed cane, and apply to beads.
| Ages 16 & Up | Thursday-December 8th | 6:30-8:30am | Studio | $20 |
Watercolor Workshop
Bruce Allan Neville & Nancy Nordloh Neville
Add sparkle and freshness to your work while learning from two well-known local watercolorists. There will be generous time to develop successful paintings each day following the demos by instructors. Work from still life the first day and architectural subject the second.
| Ages 16 & Up | Friday January 20 | Saturday January 21 | 9-4pm | Studio | $225 |
Enneagram Workshop
Ron Esposita
Why do you think, feel and behave in a certain manner? Self-
awareness and emotional intelligence are the true keys to personal
growth. Join popular certified Enneagram teacher, Ron Esposito, as we journey into who we are. This workshop will explore the nine
personality types: the Judge, the Provider, the Doer, the Idealist,
the Sage, the Questioner, the Adventurer, the Defender, and the
Moderator, as well as the three centers of intelligence body, heart,
and head.
| Ages 16 & Up | Saturday January 21st | 9-1pm | Ballroom | $50 |
Crystal & Tibetan Singing Bowls
Ron Esposita
This is truly a unique experience. The resonant tones and
rich harmonics of these instruments are often used for meditation,
relaxation, personal well-being and simply to just enjoy. Ron will
perform with Jim Feist, Tabla, Janice T. Sunflower, Native Flutes,
sounds from his CD, “We Are One”.
| Ages 16 & Up | Sunday January 29 | 2-3:30pm | Scudder | $10 |
Beginner Pastels
Ray Hassard
Not quite drawing, not quite painting, the best of both of worlds, pastels are the most flexible and creative of all painting mediums. Learn the basics of dry (chalk) pastels. Ray will demonstrate painting a still life from beginning to end and will talk about the materials available and ways to use them. He will also show how to use water with pastels for wonderful effects. Class will paint at least two pictures from still life setups or photos.
| Ages 16 & Up | Saturday March 10, Sunday March 11 |
9-4pm | Digital | $115 |
Family Kite Making
Deb VonBokern
April is National Kite Month. Come celebrate, in March, by building kites as a family. Great opportunity to spend time together and fly your own creation. Perfect project for adults and youth of all ages. Everyone knows it's windy.
| All Ages | Saturday March 17 | 1-2:30pm | Studio | $10 per kite |
Hypertufa Garden Container
Jane Bresser
Create a unique and rustic, but durable garden container with this mixture of cement, perlite, and peat moss. All supplies and molds provided.
| Ages 16 & Up | Monday April 16 | 6:30-8:30pm | Studio | $25 |
Introduction to Bonsai
Tim Weckman
Begin the journey that has no end…Peek into the history, practice, and basic concepts of this ancient art. Evaluate plant material; learn basics of styling, pruning, wiring and potting while creating a bonsai to take home. All material provided. Maximum 10 Students
| Ages 16 & Up | Saturday April 28th | 1-5pm | Studio | $75 |
Introduction to Forest Bonsai
Tim Weckman
Learn to build a bonsai grove with trident maples. Concepts of group planting will be explained. Students will create a seven tree forest in a shallow tray to add to their bonsai collection. Trident groves provide year round interest and have exceptional fall color. All material provided. Maximum 10 Students.
| Ages 16 & Up | Saturday May 5th | 1-5pm | Studio | $90 |
Plein Air Painting
Ray Hassard
Nothing is more enjoyable than painting outside on beautiful autumn days, but there is a knack to plein air painting. Ray will help you gain skill working on site, dealing with the problems that arise, and sharpening your paintings to produce an impression of the morning. Ray will do demos in pastel, but you may work in any medium.
| Ages 16 & Up | Friday May 18, Saturday May 19, Sunday May 20 | 9-4pm Daily | Various Locations | $175 |
Fairy or Toad Workshop
Rosemary Topie
Are there mysterious wee folks in your garden? Create a special dwelling for them in clay. We will build and glaze first day- your enchanted creation will be fired and ready for pick up two weeks later.
| Ages 5 & Up | Saturday May 19 | 1-3pm | Entry Room | $25 |