Fair haven arts center
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Please email it to fairhavenart@gmail.com
Please email it to fairhavenart@gmail.com
You can register for a class by emailing us at fairhavenart@gmail.com and we will reserve a spot for you. Please provide your contact info: name, phone # best email to reach you. Payment can be made the first day of class.
Summer 2019
Knitting Circle Amy Cramer Wednesdays 10:00- 12:00pm (ongoing)
Interested in finishing the sweater you started last winter? New to the needles, but need a little support? Will a weekly yarn date motivate you to make progress on your holiday gift? Drop by the Arts Center on Wednesday mornings for a comfortable gathering where you can work on your individual project or if you have never knitted before, learn how to get started. All levels welcome-- knit or crochet. For more information contact Amy at 315-871-7733 or email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com.
Cost: No fee required
Writing workshop Charlie Itzin Ongoing (6:00-8:00 PM) 2nd & 4th Wednesday of month (ongoing)
SUNY Oswego English Instructor, Charles Itzin, leads this bi monthly workshop. Given a suggested topic or one of the students’ own choice, participants bring their work and read to the group in a supportive and learning atmosphere. With helpful suggestions and feedback the writers are able to hone their skills. Workshop is ongoing, and participants can join at any time.
Free to members
Golden Years Nancy Hale June 3rd, July 1st, August 5th 1:00-2:30 pm (ongoing)
A round table discussion group to help one another deal with issues we encounter as we grow older. Each week participants will generate a list of possible topics and then vote on the one(s) to discuss that day. Join us for comraderie, laughter, support, and new perspectives on challenges we face in "Seniorhood" Facilitated by Nancy Hale, retired director of SUNY counseling center. Coffee provided by Hardware Cafe.
Cost: No fee required, Donations accepted.
Paint with Friends - Open Studio Paula Fahy/Anne Schultes Fridays July 12th thru August 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
We are hosting a "Paint with Friends" workshop. All Mediums welcomed. No experience is necessary. Bring your watercolor or acrylic paints and supplies and join us for an Open Studio. Although there will be no formal instruction in these sessions, several FHAC members will be there to help you and Bob Jones will be participating in some of the sessions. Some basic supplies are available for those who wish to try out painting. These sessions are free to FHAC members and just $5 for non-members. Registration is not required, just show up and have fun. So why not give it a try!
Postcards from the Past - All ages Kelly Jackson Saturday, June 22nd 10 - 12 pm
All Ages Welcome!
Come create your own postcards! Use a variety of different mediums (watercolor, coffee, colored pencil, etc.) to make one of a kind postcards! Focus on Fair Haven’s past by trying your hand at drawing or coloring an image of old fashioned Fair Haven! If you’d like, submit your finished image(s) in the Fair Haven Retrospective show! (Entry fee for 1 submission included)
All supplies included $20 per person
Picnic Painting on FHAC Deck Kelly Jackson Wednesday, June 26th 1 -3 pm
Come enjoy the outdoors and paint on site around beautiful Fair Haven! Each month we will paint at a new location around the area using a variety of Inktense pencils (really vibrant and fun!), watercolor pencils and pen!
Location: Fair Haven Arts Center Deck! Rain location, inside FHAC
All supplies included $20 per person - Adults class
Sun Printing Kelly Jackson Tuesday, July 2nd 1 - 3 pm All Ages Welcome:
Come try out the 1860’s method of Cyanotype photography called Sun Printing! Create beautiful blue prints using only the sun! Try printing nature objects or your very own drawings!
All supplies included $20 per person
Intro to Drawing and Painting Kelly Jackson Adult Only Classes: Monday July 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
10 -12 pm or 6 - 8 pm
Kids Only: Tuesday July 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
10 - 11 am or 6 – 7 pm
This 4 week art course will introduce you to the basics of drawing and painting! Start with the basics and end the course with a finished piece to take home. Already know how to draw or paint? No problem! Use the time to develop a drawing or painting! Draw or Paint or BOTH!
Session #1: Learn the basics of composition, line, form and how to record what you see on paper! Learn about materials and spend time sketching!
Session #2: Building on last week’s sketches, focus on form and shading. Continue sketching and start drawing out a painting composition!
Session #3: Learn the basics of color theory and paint application! Practice paint application and experiment with materials and techniques. Start under-painting final drawing.
Session #4: Spend the entire class painting. Learn some tips on highlights, shadows and color mixing. Working critique at the end of class & take home you’re finished/work in progress painting!
All supplies included $20 per session or $68 for the month (4 classes)
Kids & Adults - Creative Arts & Crafts (See also Sun Printing and Intro to Drawing & Painting above)
Thursday July 11th, 18th, 25th & August 1st
Adult Classes: 12:00 -2:00 pm or 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Kids Classes: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Come get creative! Offering a different craft project each week, we will be painting on wood and rocks, creating our own wind chimes and even be making our own beaded jewelry!
Session #1: July 11th - Paint your own birdhouse $25
Paint your own wooden bird house! Use acrylic paint to create a one of a kind bird house to take home!
Session #2: July 18th - Rock garden painting $20
Paint colorful lake stones to add to your garden!! Use acrylic paint and markers to add beautiful colors, words and designs OR Create garden markers for your vegetable/herb garden! Complete your project with a water/UV proof protective sealant!
Session #3: July 25th – Drift wood wind chimes $20
Make your own drift wood wind chimes! Use acrylic paint, shells, beads, bells and more to add your own personal touch!
Session #4: August 1st –Jewelry making with beads $20
Make your own beaded jewelry using an assortment of different beads and threads! Create earrings, bracelets and more!
All supplies included $ price listed per class, or $75 for entire month (4 classes)
Picnic Painting Kelly Jackson Wednesday, July 17th 1 - 3 pm
Adults
Come enjoy the outdoors and paint on site around beautiful Fair Haven! Each month we will paint at a new location around the area using a variety of Inktense pencils (really vibrant and fun!), watercolor pencils and pen!
Location: Fair Haven Park, rain location at FHAC
All supplies included $20 per person
Canvas Creations Kelly Jackson
Details to come
Oil Diffuser Pendants Kelly Jackson
Details to come
Pet Portraits Kelly Jackson
Details to come
PRIOR CLASSES
Carving Class John Pupparo May 13, 14 and 20 evenings 5-7 pm
John will teach you how to bring out an image from a simple block of wood. He's planned the class for three two-hour sessions May 13, 14 and 20 from 5-7 pm; Deadline registration is May 10th. You can register by emailing us with your contact information at fairhavenart@gmail.com. If you have any questions, you may contact John at 315 529-0440.
Cost: $55 includes cost of materials
Creative Adventures - Watercolor Painting Without A Brush Bob Jones Thursday, May 23, 2019 (6:00 pm to 8:30 pm)
No experience necessary!
This class is designed for anyone who likes watercolor painting and wants to be loose, carefree and adventuresome! You will create paintings using homemade stamps, matt board scraps, sponges (natural and synthetic), palette knifes, plastic cards, tooth brush and cotton swabs. Throughout the class several special effects will be demonstrated to possibly use in your paintings. Paintings will be done to a size of 5" x 7" using Arches watercolor paper and Yupo paper (which a synthetic paper, machine-made of 100% polypropylene) Winsor Newton Cotman watercolors and related resources will be provided for the class. Through demonstrations, and individual hands-on help you will create unique watercolor paintings with watercolors pigments, without a brush!
Note: The inspiration for this class was from a by book written by Roland Roycraft, Fill Your Watercolors with Nature's Light, 2001.home. Class Size: 10
Cost: $25.00 Register by May 21st.
Card Making Class Valerie Manning Saturday, February 9th 1-3 pm
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Valerie Manning will be holding a card-making class on February 9. No experience is necessary, Valerie is a wonderful teacher and brings all the supplies. You will leave the class with 3 hand-made cards and a gift bag. What a great way to give a personal gift to someone you love! Plus you get to have fun while doing it! Class size will be limited. To Register email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com by February 7th.
Cost $20
Beginner Digital Photography Class Morgan Bond Saturday, January 26, 2019 1 - 4 p.m.
Ever wondered what those fancy buttons & dials are on your digital camera? Ever struggled to capture photos of moving objects? In this beginner level digital photography class, we’ll discuss how to use shutter speed, aperture, white balance and more to capture clearer & more creative photographs. This class is meant for DSL-R cameras with multiple modes; however point & shoot cameras are welcome too.. To Register - Email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com by Jan 25
Cost $25
Golden Years - Part II Nancy Hale Thursday November 8th & December 6th 1:30-3 pm
A round table discussion group to help one another deal with issues we encounter as we grow older. Each week participants will generate a list of possible topics and then vote on the one(s) to discuss that day. Join us for comraderie, laughter, support, and new perspectives on challenges we face in "Seniorhood" Facilitated by Nancy Hale, retired director of SUNY counseling center. Coffee provided by Hardware Cafe.
Cost: No fee required, Donations accepted.
Centerpiece Creation Kitty Dates Wednesday, December 5th 6-8 pm
$20 (members), $25 (non-members)
Proceeds to benefit Kenyan Orphans at reason2smile.org. Everything you need will be provided -but you are welcome to bring containers, ornaments or ribbons that you love. Come have some fun & create a
Holiday Evergreen Centerpiece Sensation! To register: email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com and provide your contact info.
Character Carving Class John Pupparo Mondays, October 22nd & 29th 9 - 12 pm
For the character carving class a block of wood would be cut to size for each student. Teacher would have a basic character ready drawn on the block. then show the general procedure of cutting the character from the wood. The cutting would be done with a whittling knife or a folding knife. Teacher would also show safety procedures and process for sharpening the knife.
Drawing Class I Debra Rose Weekly on Wednesdays Sept 19 - Oct 17 4-6 p.m.
4 sessions: Fair Haven Arts Center -- Wednesday Sept 19, Sept 26, Oct 3 & Oct 17 -- from 4 to 6 pm
If you like to draw, if you don’t like to draw, if you haven’t drawn since you were a kid, if you are afraid of drawing – this fundamental class is for you! All you need is a sincere interest in drawing and a willingness to do some interesting, fun and possibly even challenging exercises designed to free up your eye, mind and hand!
Along the way, participants will be introduced to some basic tools and practices of drawing. This will include exploring and experiencing what it is to “see as an artist” – a different “seeing” than most of us use, or even need to use, in our daily life.
Materials for the first session will be provided. For the second session: participants will need drawing pad (18x24 or 14x17) and charcoal. Arrangements will be made during first class. Class size limited to 8.
Cost: $65.00 for FHAC members, $75.00 for non-members.
Instructor: Debra Rose -- drawings shown with Group of 6 at DOC gallery
Paint with Friends - Open Studio Paula Fahy Weekly on Thursdays thru October 25, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
We are hosting a "Paint with Friends" workshop. All Mediums welcomed. No experience is necessary. Bring your watercolor or acrylic paints and supplies and join us for an Open Studio. Although there will be no formal instruction in these sessions, several FHAC members will be there to help you and Bob Jones will be participating in some of the sessions. Some basic supplies are available for those who wish to try out painting. These sessions are free to FHAC members and just $5 for non-members. Registration is not required, just show up and have fun. So why not give it a try!
Socrates Cafe Nancy Hale Last day Thursday, October 4th
Exploring Life's Questions. A monthly series at the Arts Center. Socrates Cafe is a thoughtful exchange of views and personal perspectives on the human experience. An enjoyable and enriching discussion with open-minded people who like to listen as much as they like to talk. Facilitated by Nancy Hale, retired director of SUNY counseling center. Coffee provided by Hardware Cafe.
Cost: No fee required, Donations accepted.
Character Carving Class John Pupparo Mondays, June 11, June 18, June 25 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m)
For the character carving class a block of wood would be cut to size for each student. Teacher would have a basic character ready drawn on the block. then show the general procedure of cutting the character from the wood. The cutting would be done with a whittling knife or a folding knife. Teacher would also show safety procedures and process for sharpening the knife.
Cost for 3 classes $45 (includes supplies) Register by June 9th. Ages 18+
Block Printing Class John Pupparo Tuesdays, June 12, June 19, June 26 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
The block printing class would entail drawing basic shape on flat block cutting the shape lines and using tools and safety procedures. then a class on inking the block and printing on paper or fabric. Using water based ink.
Cost for 3 classes $45 (includes supplies) Register by June 9th. Ages 18+
Watercolor Painting - Exploring and Organizing Colors – Bob Jones Thursday, June 14, 2018 (10:00 am - 1:00 pm)
This class is designed for individuals that have done some watercolor painting but want to learn more about colors. Topics in this class will include using a color wheel, color relationships, and suggestions of overall color management.
Winsor Newton Cotman watercolors, brushes, watercolor paper and related resources will be provided for the class. If you have you own colors and related resources feel free to bring them. Through demonstrations and individual and hands-on help you will create a color wheel using three primary colors of your choice. You will also create six small paintings that will help you explore creative approaches of working with watercolors pigments. Class Size: 12 Register by June 12th.
Cost: $30.00
Painting with Pastel Chalk Sandra Dowie Sunday, June 24th 2 - 4 pm
Students will learn blending of colors, complimentary colors and the color wheel. They will produce their own original pastel drawing. All materials and aprons will be supplied. Instructions on how to blend pastels. Lots of patterns to choose from. From beginner to advance skill. Something for everyone. Register by June 22nd.
Cost $25 includes materials
Creative Techniques and Introduction to Solar Painting Bob Jones Thursday, June 28, 2018 (10:00 am to 1:00 pm)
No experience necessary!
You will produce a one of a kind watercolor painting! This class will explore playing with colors and using a variety of creative techniques that could be used in your paintings. Techniques will include salt, masking, wax resist, spattering, flinging, washes, backruns, blossoms, lifting, spray water, scraping, sponging, bubble wrap, paper towels, and more. As a second part of this class there will overview and handouts about solar painting techniques and procedures that you could try at home. Class Size: 12
Cost: $30.00 Register by June 26th.
Watercolor Painting Open Class Bob Jones Thursday, July 5, 2018 (10:00 am to 1:00 pm)
Robert Jones will be on hand to help individuals with individual watercolor painting projects. A collection of informative watercolor books will be on hand for you to review and use. Register by July 3rd.
Cost: $30.00 All supplies and related tools provided
Photography Class* – Morgan Bond Details to come
Kids Arts & Crafts Class* – Barb Mosny Details to come
Knitting Circle Amy Cramer Wednesdays 10:00- 12:00pm (ongoing)
Interested in finishing the sweater you started last winter? New to the needles, but need a little support? Will a weekly yarn date motivate you to make progress on your holiday gift? Drop by the Arts Center on Wednesday mornings for a comfortable gathering where you can work on your individual project or if you have never knitted before, learn how to get started. All levels welcome-- knit or crochet. For more information contact Amy at 315-871-7733 or email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com.
Cost: No fee required
Writing workshop Charlie Itzin Ongoing (6:00-8:00 PM) 2nd & 4th Wednesday of month (ongoing)
SUNY Oswego English Instructor, Charles Itzin, leads this bi monthly workshop. Given a suggested topic or one of the students’ own choice, participants bring their work and read to the group in a supportive and learning atmosphere. With helpful suggestions and feedback the writers are able to hone their skills. Workshop is ongoing, and participants can join at any time.
Free to members
Golden Years Nancy Hale June 3rd, July 1st, August 5th 1:00-2:30 pm (ongoing)
A round table discussion group to help one another deal with issues we encounter as we grow older. Each week participants will generate a list of possible topics and then vote on the one(s) to discuss that day. Join us for comraderie, laughter, support, and new perspectives on challenges we face in "Seniorhood" Facilitated by Nancy Hale, retired director of SUNY counseling center. Coffee provided by Hardware Cafe.
Cost: No fee required, Donations accepted.
Paint with Friends - Open Studio Paula Fahy/Anne Schultes Fridays July 12th thru August 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
We are hosting a "Paint with Friends" workshop. All Mediums welcomed. No experience is necessary. Bring your watercolor or acrylic paints and supplies and join us for an Open Studio. Although there will be no formal instruction in these sessions, several FHAC members will be there to help you and Bob Jones will be participating in some of the sessions. Some basic supplies are available for those who wish to try out painting. These sessions are free to FHAC members and just $5 for non-members. Registration is not required, just show up and have fun. So why not give it a try!
Postcards from the Past - All ages Kelly Jackson Saturday, June 22nd 10 - 12 pm
All Ages Welcome!
Come create your own postcards! Use a variety of different mediums (watercolor, coffee, colored pencil, etc.) to make one of a kind postcards! Focus on Fair Haven’s past by trying your hand at drawing or coloring an image of old fashioned Fair Haven! If you’d like, submit your finished image(s) in the Fair Haven Retrospective show! (Entry fee for 1 submission included)
All supplies included $20 per person
Picnic Painting on FHAC Deck Kelly Jackson Wednesday, June 26th 1 -3 pm
Come enjoy the outdoors and paint on site around beautiful Fair Haven! Each month we will paint at a new location around the area using a variety of Inktense pencils (really vibrant and fun!), watercolor pencils and pen!
Location: Fair Haven Arts Center Deck! Rain location, inside FHAC
All supplies included $20 per person - Adults class
Sun Printing Kelly Jackson Tuesday, July 2nd 1 - 3 pm All Ages Welcome:
Come try out the 1860’s method of Cyanotype photography called Sun Printing! Create beautiful blue prints using only the sun! Try printing nature objects or your very own drawings!
All supplies included $20 per person
Intro to Drawing and Painting Kelly Jackson Adult Only Classes: Monday July 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
10 -12 pm or 6 - 8 pm
Kids Only: Tuesday July 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
10 - 11 am or 6 – 7 pm
This 4 week art course will introduce you to the basics of drawing and painting! Start with the basics and end the course with a finished piece to take home. Already know how to draw or paint? No problem! Use the time to develop a drawing or painting! Draw or Paint or BOTH!
Session #1: Learn the basics of composition, line, form and how to record what you see on paper! Learn about materials and spend time sketching!
Session #2: Building on last week’s sketches, focus on form and shading. Continue sketching and start drawing out a painting composition!
Session #3: Learn the basics of color theory and paint application! Practice paint application and experiment with materials and techniques. Start under-painting final drawing.
Session #4: Spend the entire class painting. Learn some tips on highlights, shadows and color mixing. Working critique at the end of class & take home you’re finished/work in progress painting!
All supplies included $20 per session or $68 for the month (4 classes)
Kids & Adults - Creative Arts & Crafts (See also Sun Printing and Intro to Drawing & Painting above)
Thursday July 11th, 18th, 25th & August 1st
Adult Classes: 12:00 -2:00 pm or 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Kids Classes: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Come get creative! Offering a different craft project each week, we will be painting on wood and rocks, creating our own wind chimes and even be making our own beaded jewelry!
Session #1: July 11th - Paint your own birdhouse $25
Paint your own wooden bird house! Use acrylic paint to create a one of a kind bird house to take home!
Session #2: July 18th - Rock garden painting $20
Paint colorful lake stones to add to your garden!! Use acrylic paint and markers to add beautiful colors, words and designs OR Create garden markers for your vegetable/herb garden! Complete your project with a water/UV proof protective sealant!
Session #3: July 25th – Drift wood wind chimes $20
Make your own drift wood wind chimes! Use acrylic paint, shells, beads, bells and more to add your own personal touch!
Session #4: August 1st –Jewelry making with beads $20
Make your own beaded jewelry using an assortment of different beads and threads! Create earrings, bracelets and more!
All supplies included $ price listed per class, or $75 for entire month (4 classes)
Picnic Painting Kelly Jackson Wednesday, July 17th 1 - 3 pm
Adults
Come enjoy the outdoors and paint on site around beautiful Fair Haven! Each month we will paint at a new location around the area using a variety of Inktense pencils (really vibrant and fun!), watercolor pencils and pen!
Location: Fair Haven Park, rain location at FHAC
All supplies included $20 per person
Canvas Creations Kelly Jackson
Details to come
Oil Diffuser Pendants Kelly Jackson
Details to come
Pet Portraits Kelly Jackson
Details to come
PRIOR CLASSES
Carving Class John Pupparo May 13, 14 and 20 evenings 5-7 pm
John will teach you how to bring out an image from a simple block of wood. He's planned the class for three two-hour sessions May 13, 14 and 20 from 5-7 pm; Deadline registration is May 10th. You can register by emailing us with your contact information at fairhavenart@gmail.com. If you have any questions, you may contact John at 315 529-0440.
Cost: $55 includes cost of materials
Creative Adventures - Watercolor Painting Without A Brush Bob Jones Thursday, May 23, 2019 (6:00 pm to 8:30 pm)
No experience necessary!
This class is designed for anyone who likes watercolor painting and wants to be loose, carefree and adventuresome! You will create paintings using homemade stamps, matt board scraps, sponges (natural and synthetic), palette knifes, plastic cards, tooth brush and cotton swabs. Throughout the class several special effects will be demonstrated to possibly use in your paintings. Paintings will be done to a size of 5" x 7" using Arches watercolor paper and Yupo paper (which a synthetic paper, machine-made of 100% polypropylene) Winsor Newton Cotman watercolors and related resources will be provided for the class. Through demonstrations, and individual hands-on help you will create unique watercolor paintings with watercolors pigments, without a brush!
Note: The inspiration for this class was from a by book written by Roland Roycraft, Fill Your Watercolors with Nature's Light, 2001.home. Class Size: 10
Cost: $25.00 Register by May 21st.
Card Making Class Valerie Manning Saturday, February 9th 1-3 pm
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Valerie Manning will be holding a card-making class on February 9. No experience is necessary, Valerie is a wonderful teacher and brings all the supplies. You will leave the class with 3 hand-made cards and a gift bag. What a great way to give a personal gift to someone you love! Plus you get to have fun while doing it! Class size will be limited. To Register email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com by February 7th.
Cost $20
Beginner Digital Photography Class Morgan Bond Saturday, January 26, 2019 1 - 4 p.m.
Ever wondered what those fancy buttons & dials are on your digital camera? Ever struggled to capture photos of moving objects? In this beginner level digital photography class, we’ll discuss how to use shutter speed, aperture, white balance and more to capture clearer & more creative photographs. This class is meant for DSL-R cameras with multiple modes; however point & shoot cameras are welcome too.. To Register - Email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com by Jan 25
Cost $25
Golden Years - Part II Nancy Hale Thursday November 8th & December 6th 1:30-3 pm
A round table discussion group to help one another deal with issues we encounter as we grow older. Each week participants will generate a list of possible topics and then vote on the one(s) to discuss that day. Join us for comraderie, laughter, support, and new perspectives on challenges we face in "Seniorhood" Facilitated by Nancy Hale, retired director of SUNY counseling center. Coffee provided by Hardware Cafe.
Cost: No fee required, Donations accepted.
Centerpiece Creation Kitty Dates Wednesday, December 5th 6-8 pm
$20 (members), $25 (non-members)
Proceeds to benefit Kenyan Orphans at reason2smile.org. Everything you need will be provided -but you are welcome to bring containers, ornaments or ribbons that you love. Come have some fun & create a
Holiday Evergreen Centerpiece Sensation! To register: email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com and provide your contact info.
Character Carving Class John Pupparo Mondays, October 22nd & 29th 9 - 12 pm
For the character carving class a block of wood would be cut to size for each student. Teacher would have a basic character ready drawn on the block. then show the general procedure of cutting the character from the wood. The cutting would be done with a whittling knife or a folding knife. Teacher would also show safety procedures and process for sharpening the knife.
Drawing Class I Debra Rose Weekly on Wednesdays Sept 19 - Oct 17 4-6 p.m.
4 sessions: Fair Haven Arts Center -- Wednesday Sept 19, Sept 26, Oct 3 & Oct 17 -- from 4 to 6 pm
If you like to draw, if you don’t like to draw, if you haven’t drawn since you were a kid, if you are afraid of drawing – this fundamental class is for you! All you need is a sincere interest in drawing and a willingness to do some interesting, fun and possibly even challenging exercises designed to free up your eye, mind and hand!
Along the way, participants will be introduced to some basic tools and practices of drawing. This will include exploring and experiencing what it is to “see as an artist” – a different “seeing” than most of us use, or even need to use, in our daily life.
Materials for the first session will be provided. For the second session: participants will need drawing pad (18x24 or 14x17) and charcoal. Arrangements will be made during first class. Class size limited to 8.
Cost: $65.00 for FHAC members, $75.00 for non-members.
Instructor: Debra Rose -- drawings shown with Group of 6 at DOC gallery
Paint with Friends - Open Studio Paula Fahy Weekly on Thursdays thru October 25, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
We are hosting a "Paint with Friends" workshop. All Mediums welcomed. No experience is necessary. Bring your watercolor or acrylic paints and supplies and join us for an Open Studio. Although there will be no formal instruction in these sessions, several FHAC members will be there to help you and Bob Jones will be participating in some of the sessions. Some basic supplies are available for those who wish to try out painting. These sessions are free to FHAC members and just $5 for non-members. Registration is not required, just show up and have fun. So why not give it a try!
Socrates Cafe Nancy Hale Last day Thursday, October 4th
Exploring Life's Questions. A monthly series at the Arts Center. Socrates Cafe is a thoughtful exchange of views and personal perspectives on the human experience. An enjoyable and enriching discussion with open-minded people who like to listen as much as they like to talk. Facilitated by Nancy Hale, retired director of SUNY counseling center. Coffee provided by Hardware Cafe.
Cost: No fee required, Donations accepted.
Character Carving Class John Pupparo Mondays, June 11, June 18, June 25 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m)
For the character carving class a block of wood would be cut to size for each student. Teacher would have a basic character ready drawn on the block. then show the general procedure of cutting the character from the wood. The cutting would be done with a whittling knife or a folding knife. Teacher would also show safety procedures and process for sharpening the knife.
Cost for 3 classes $45 (includes supplies) Register by June 9th. Ages 18+
Block Printing Class John Pupparo Tuesdays, June 12, June 19, June 26 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
The block printing class would entail drawing basic shape on flat block cutting the shape lines and using tools and safety procedures. then a class on inking the block and printing on paper or fabric. Using water based ink.
Cost for 3 classes $45 (includes supplies) Register by June 9th. Ages 18+
Watercolor Painting - Exploring and Organizing Colors – Bob Jones Thursday, June 14, 2018 (10:00 am - 1:00 pm)
This class is designed for individuals that have done some watercolor painting but want to learn more about colors. Topics in this class will include using a color wheel, color relationships, and suggestions of overall color management.
Winsor Newton Cotman watercolors, brushes, watercolor paper and related resources will be provided for the class. If you have you own colors and related resources feel free to bring them. Through demonstrations and individual and hands-on help you will create a color wheel using three primary colors of your choice. You will also create six small paintings that will help you explore creative approaches of working with watercolors pigments. Class Size: 12 Register by June 12th.
Cost: $30.00
Painting with Pastel Chalk Sandra Dowie Sunday, June 24th 2 - 4 pm
Students will learn blending of colors, complimentary colors and the color wheel. They will produce their own original pastel drawing. All materials and aprons will be supplied. Instructions on how to blend pastels. Lots of patterns to choose from. From beginner to advance skill. Something for everyone. Register by June 22nd.
Cost $25 includes materials
Creative Techniques and Introduction to Solar Painting Bob Jones Thursday, June 28, 2018 (10:00 am to 1:00 pm)
No experience necessary!
You will produce a one of a kind watercolor painting! This class will explore playing with colors and using a variety of creative techniques that could be used in your paintings. Techniques will include salt, masking, wax resist, spattering, flinging, washes, backruns, blossoms, lifting, spray water, scraping, sponging, bubble wrap, paper towels, and more. As a second part of this class there will overview and handouts about solar painting techniques and procedures that you could try at home. Class Size: 12
Cost: $30.00 Register by June 26th.
Watercolor Painting Open Class Bob Jones Thursday, July 5, 2018 (10:00 am to 1:00 pm)
Robert Jones will be on hand to help individuals with individual watercolor painting projects. A collection of informative watercolor books will be on hand for you to review and use. Register by July 3rd.
Cost: $30.00 All supplies and related tools provided
Photography Class* – Morgan Bond Details to come
Kids Arts & Crafts Class* – Barb Mosny Details to come
