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page 8 january 2020 ArtCenterEast.ORG Bring ideas for button shapes or colors you might like to try or an item of clothing you’d like to create buttons especially for. You will leave with a set of 8 handmade buttons and baking instructions to finish them at home. Please enter through the 5th Street door. Teaching Artist: Jessica Furgerson Cost: $20 Member / $25 Non-Member The Fundamentals of Drawing (Age 10+) January 9, 16, 23, 30 from 5:00 - 6:30pm The Fundamentals of Drawing will teach students about the basic techniques and materials of drawing. Class activities are based on the seven elements of art: line, shape, color, texture, value, space, and form. Classes will start with a demo, then students will practice the draw- ing activity for themselves. The intent of this class is to create a fun and easy-going space where students can sharpen their drawing skills. Please enter through the 5th Street door. Teaching Artist: Mary Edwards Cost: $62 Member / $72 Non-Member Personal Instruction Studio with Jan Clark (Age 15+) January 9, 23 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm -or- January 19 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Get one-on-one instruction on your art work. Jan will help you solve problems in your work by coaching you in composition, colors, and technique. She can walk you through the beginning stages of painting or advise on how to finish one. Mediums covered: oils, pastels, water- color, acrylics, or collage. Come prepared with questions, notes, and all supplies required for your project. Register for one or all studio dates. Please enter through the 5th Street door. Teaching Artist: Jan Clark Cost per session: $20 Member / $30 Non-Member Acrylic Pour - Level 1 (Age 18+) January 10 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm In this lively painting class, you will learn a style of paint- ing called acrylic pour - a fun and interactive method that results in mesmerizing swirls of color and texture. We will focus on color selection and basic technique while creating two 5” x 7” canvas panels. A great paint- ing class for beginners! Please enter through the 5th Street door. Teaching Artist: Theresa Henderson Cost: $30 Member / $40 Non-Member Paper Snowflake Crafting for Kids (Age 6+) January 11 from 10:00 -11:30 am Come celebrate the winter season with a morning of art! We’ll craft paper snowflake decorations while sipping warm cocoa in the art gallery. You will learn the best techniques for making paper snowflakes of all sizes - folding and cutting a wide variety of patterns. You’ll leave with some beautiful decorations for your home or (541) 624-2800 ACE Writing Project (All Ages) January 15 at 7:00 pm The ACE Writing Project hosts monthly author readings. Enjoy an evening of literary arts and learn about the tal- ent hiding in our backyard! Following the featured read- ing, we’ll open the floor to anyone interested in sharing an original piece. Writers of all genres are welcome; open mic sign-up starts at 6:45 pm on a first-come basis (limit 10 readers per night). Please keep your reading under 5 minutes. See artcentereast.org/calendar for featured reader. Enter through the Penn Avenue door. Facilitators: Nancy Knowles & Amelia Ettinger Cost: Free Admission Lush Canvas: Bamboo on January 24 at 7:00 pm to share with friends. Children age 7 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Please enter through the Penn Avenue door. Teaching Artist: Zoë Symon Cost: $15 Member / $20 Non-Member Art Lab (Age 6-12) January 11 & 25 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm STEAM: Science Technology Engineering Art & Math are all explored through ART in our lab space! We will experiment, design, and learn through the messes we make and art we create! Encourage and strengthen creative thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. Please enter through the 5th Street door. Teaching Artist: Amanda Welch Cost: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member Button Crafting (Age 13+) January 13 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm Create custom buttons with sculpey! This workshop will teach you different styles and techniques for making colorful, creative buttons using sculpey, a polymer clay. Fused Glass Keychain (Age 16+) January 17 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm Explore the art of fused glass while creating two original keychain ornaments - one for yourself and one for a gift! We’ll cover glass cutting, design elements, and construc- tion. The pieces will be fired after class for pickup a few days later. This no-pressure class is a great intro to fused glass or a new way to explore the craft! Please enter through the 5th Street door. Teaching Artist: Deb Chandler Cost: $37 Member / $47 Non-Member Beginning Watercolor Painting (Age 15+) January 18 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Join us for this fun one-day class and get acquainted with watercolors! We’ll go through the basics, creating two small paintings as we learn how to mix colors, brush techniques, and a few special effects. You will paint a composition of birch trees and of a sunflower. This is your chance to get started with the fun of watercolors! All supplies are included - you will receive a starter kit that will be yours to keep. Please enter through the Penn Avenue door. Teaching Artist: Jan Clark Cost: $87 Member / $107 Non-Member Beginning Henna: An Artist’s Circle (Age 16+) January 18, 25, Feb 1, & 8 from 10:30 -11:30 am Our henna artist’s circle will offer supportive instruc- Register early! Minimum registration needed 48 hours before class starts to avoid cancellation. 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