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A2 Art Studio Summer Schedule 2008
A2 Art Studio - SUMMER Schedule 2008
Summer is here! It is time to enjoy this great time of year. Invest in
yourself! Creativity lasts a lifetime. With our new lower prices for the
summer, we’re hoping you will join us for a class, camp, or maybe just to buy
some jewelry! We are NOW SELLING artwork made by the owner,
students, and guest instructors! More and more items will be put online for
everyone to enjoy. The talent is enormous!
All classes have materials fees built into them already unless stated! You
don’t have to bring anything with you! Save your spot with a $30 deposit for
each class you’ll be attending! If you sign up for a class at least one week
early, you will get a 5% discount automatically! Check out www.a2artstudio.
com for more information!
SummersmART!
Semi-private art lessons given every week! Students will each work on their
own projects at their own pace. Basic materials are included. Teen students
wishing to go further with more advanced materials will pay a little extra for
those materials or bring their own. Sign up for the length of time you’d like!
They begin the week of June 16th
Teens (13-17) Wednesdays 4:00-5:30
Weekly Monthly Semester (3 months)
$20 $ 17.50 per session ($70 total) $15.00 per session ($180 total)
OPEN STUDIO TIME!!
Sundays 11am- 4pm
Anyone can come in and work on whatever they would like! No appointment
necessary!!! Ms. A will be around as you work independently. Make sure
you bring your own supplies and project to work on!
Cost – ONLY $5 per hour (full hour increments only)
Semi –private art lessons for adults
Sundays 11am-12:30pm
If you want to develop your skills on a more personal guided level in an
economical way, then this option is for YOU!!! Students will be working on
their own independent projects. Bring your own supplies and be ready to
work! Students must sign up ahead of time. Discounts will be available for
students who want to take the lessons consistently.
Cost - $20 or less per session (please see the summersmART pricing – same
deal here)
Camp CREATEive!
A half-full day camp-like class for students age 5-17.
Come to Camp CREATEive to learn, laugh, and make great memories!
These classes are designed to be interesting and fun! SPECIAL CAMP
ONLY DISCOUNT – 10% off for each additional class taken per family.
Students must bring their own bagged lunch (we have a refrigerator).
CAMP CREATEive Schedule!!!
Dates Time Class Description Ages Cost
June 23- 27
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Portfolio Preparation: Dynamic Drawing
Create drawings that can go in your art portfolio. This class is for
ANYONE who wants to better their drawing skills. We will go over
advanced composition, drawing from observation, perspective, space, form,
and more. We will draw outside at least one of the days. Use a variety of
drawing materials from pencil to charcoal, too! Teens (13-18) $140
June 23- 27
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Portfolio Preparation: Powerful Painting
Create paintings using acrylics & watercolor paints. This class is for
ANYONE who wants to improve their painting skills. We will go over color
theory, creating space in a painting, painting techniques, special effects,
landscape painting, and more! We will paint outside at least one of the
days. Teens (13-18) $165
(Canvases & Watercolor Paper are included in the price)
July 28- Aug. 1 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Young Artist – 2D Drawing,
Painting, & Design
Young students will develop their drawing, painting, and design skills using
lots of different art materials including pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and
ink! Kids
(5-12) $140
July 28- Aug. 1 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Young Artist – 3D Clay,
Sculpture, & Wire
In this fabulous class, students will create 3 dimensional projects using
different non-fired clays, wire, plaster, and paper! Students will learn about
form, space, texture, and how to create something that looks good from all
angles! Kids
(5-12) $165
NEW!!
August 11-15 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Art by Nature
Create artwork with nature as the focus!!! Make art with nature and about
nature. We will create drawings, landscapes, paintings, a nature craft, and
more! Kids & Teens
(5-17) $150
August 11-15 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Fashion Design & Beauty Boot
Camp
Learn how to improve your fashion sense and style. You’ll learn fashion
from all angles – jewelry, makeup, fabric design, drawing, designing, basic
sewing, accessories, & more! We’ll have a fashion show the last day at the
end of class! Kids & Teens
(5-17) $150
Sunday WORKSHOP!
***Creative Cakes, Dazzling Decorating: SUGARY SCULPTURE
Sunday 11am - 2pm, June 8th (1 session)
Learn how to create hard icing flowers and other decorative pieces for
cakes. These mini edible sculptures harden to become a wonderful addition
to any confection! This class is taught by a wonderful cake artist who has
30+ years of experience! Anyone who loves polymer clay will love the ideas
this class can generate!
Ages: 12 and up
Course fee: $55 (save $15 when you take all three Creative Cake classes)
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Asp (Guest Instructor)
Saturday WORKSHOPS
***Professional Wire Work
May 31st 10:30am – 2:30pm
Designed with the novice in mind, this 4 hour course delivers information and
techniques at a fast pace, and focuses on correct method and durable
design. Discover the differences between the professional methods vs. the
more common 'arts and craft' techniques of working with wire. Learn about
the best uses for metal headpins and eye pins to create long lasting designs
for necklaces, earrings, rosaries, key chains and more! Understand the
variety of metals jewelry designers work with and how these affect the ease
of use, durability and comfort of the pieces you create. During this workshop
you will create a complement of necklace, bracelet and earring designs using
the techniques discussed.
Ages: adults (teens with owner approval)
Course fee: $100
INSTRUCTOR: Tamara Farion (Guest Instructor)
***The Bead Experience
May 31st 3pm – 5pm
The fast-track to creating your own jewelry...
This fun 2 hour experience course introduces you to design and to a basic
yet reliable technique you can use to make necklaces and bracelets! Start
out with an overview of modern Jewelry-Making... learn about how
techniques have changed over the years and how technology and art have
come together to create materials that are durable, fun and easy to use. The
Bead Experience hands-on session was created to give you a taste of how to
make your own professional jewelry.
Ages: adults (teens with studio owner approval)
Course fee: $55 (save $5 for taking this class and the wire working class).
INSTRUCTOR: Tamara Farion (Guest Instructor)
***Creative Cakes, Dazzling Decorating: Beginner
Saturday 10:30am–1:30pm, June 7th (1 session)
Learn how to make beautiful flowers, borders, and more using cake
decorating techniques. This class is taught by a wonderful award-winning
cake artist who has 30+ years of experience! Everyone will have their own
cake to make and get a beginner’s kit!!!
Ages: 12 and up
Course fee: $65
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Asp (Guest Instructor)
***Creative Cakes, Dazzling Decorating: Intermediate
Saturday 2pm - 5pm, June 7th (1 session)
Learn how to make more advanced effects using cake decorating tips and
techniques. Take your cakes to a whole new level by making complex
flowers, borders, and more! This class is taught by a wonderful cake artist
who has 30+ years of experience! Everyone will have their own cake to
make and get a beginner’s kit!!!
Ages: 12 and up
Course fee: $65 (save $10 when you take both Saturday Creative Cake
classes)
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Asp (Guest Instructor)
Fabulous Glass Fusing
June 21, 1pm- 4pm
Learn basic glass fusing techniques! Cut and arrange glass to make a
beautiful colored fused glass piece. Pieces will be fired and ready to be
picked up the following week.
Ages: older teens & adults - Course fee: $50
Miraculous Metal Clay: Beginner - Intermediate
June 28th, 11am-3pm
METAL CLAY works like a clay, and, when fired, becomes pure silver!
Create a pendant that will shine as bright as your creativity. Learn how to
use the clay, texture it, add pieces onto it, finish it, and make it into an actual
piece using finings.
Ages: older teens and adults
Course fee: $75
Tricks of the Trade: Polymer Clay
July 26, 10 am – 1pm
Beginners to advanced students will learn how to make jewelry using
polymer clay and old jewelry. Students can use molds and stamps to design
one-of-a-kind pieces. You will learn about the different clays to use and easy
techniques!
Ages: teens - adults
Course fee: $60
INSTRUCTOR: Dorothy Sucher (Guest Instructor)
Striking Silk Scarves
August 2, 1-4pm
Create your own hand painted silk scarf!!!
Learn different painting techniques and effects!!! It is really easy to get
great results every time!!!
Ages: all
Course fee: $40 (kids under 16 only $30 w/adult)
Glory of Glass (sheet & sea glass)
August 9, 11am-4pm
Work with glass to create beautiful jewelry pieces! Learn how to wrap with
wire, grind, drill, & cut sea glass & sheet glass. Anyone interested in
working with glass should try this class!
Ages: 10 & up - Course fee: $80
Metalsmithing (a Ms. A Favorite!)
August 16, 10 am – 4pm
HERE IT IS! A basic metals class for beginners! Learn to design, cut, file,
pierce, saw, and sand metal to create your own metal artwork!
Ages: teens - adults
Course fee: $75
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AT A2 Art Studio!!!
• pARTies at A2 Art Studio!!!
• Gift Certificates
• Renting space
• Private Lessons, Organizations, & Special Events
• Artwork for sale - Art students and instructors may be eligible to have
their artwork sold in our educational gallery space. Please contact us at
artisticaspirations@yahoo.com if you are interested.
• Instructors - We are always looking for good instructors in different art
media. Please email us if you’re interested!!!
Benefits to A2 Art Studio’s programs:
ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE! No hidden
supply costs!
Small classes (ALWAYS 10 or fewer students)
Classes taught by an award-winning, certified instructor (Ms. A) OR
by HIGHLY QUALIFIED and usually certified teachers!!!
HIGH QUALITY art materials (not cheap crafts)
Instruction that helps students with their individual artistic needs
A focus on mental development
Small, non-intimidating, home-like atmosphere
Convenient location (less than 1 mile from I95 & route 40) on rt. 222
Teen & Adult CLASSES
Intro. to Oil Painting
Monday June 16, 23, & 30 (3 sessions)
5:30pm-8:00pm
You will learn everything from stretching a canvas to completing a finished
black and white painting!
Ages: older teens and adults
Course fee: $115
INSTRUCTOR: Dave Dees (Guest Instructor)
Miraculous Metal Clay: Beginner Earrings
Monday July 7
5:30-7:30pm
Make two basic clay pieces, dry it, file it, sand it, fire it, and then finish it for
a PURE SILVER PAIR of earrings!!! Sterling Silver Earring hooks will be
provided!
Ages: older teens and adults
Course fee: $50
Dynamic Drawing: PORTRAITS
Mondays 5:30-7:30pm
July 21-August 11 (4 sessions)
Learn to draw faces! Learn different ways to begin, facial features,
expressions, and symbolism. Students will create a self portrait, too!
Ages: 13 and up
Course fee: $95
Dynamic Drawing: NATURE
Mondays 5:30-7:30pm
July 21-August 11 (4 sessions)
Learn to draw the beauty of nature! Use many different media to show
textures, organic forms, and landscape. When weather permits, we WILL be
outside to draw!
Ages: 13 and up
Course fee: $45
Powerful Painting: Acrylic techniques
(a Ms. A Favorite!)
Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm
July 17-31 (3 sessions)
Use Acrylic Paints to create a canvas painting! Learn basic techniques –
brushes, loading, layering, mediums, and more!!! Acrylic paint is opaque and
vibrant. The textures and effects you can create are wonderful! It dries
quickly allowing for spontaneity! More advanced students will work more
with texture, form, and special brush techniques.
Ages: 12 and up
Course fee: $80
Wondrous Watercolor
Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm
June 12-July 3 (4 sessions)
Learn how to use watercolor! Learn washes, details, layering, and special
effects you can create with this great paint medium! Make multiple
paintings. Students who are already using watercolor can learn more
advanced skills, as well.
Ages: 13 and up
Course fee: $100
Miraculous Metal Clay:
Detailed designs and finishing techniques
Wednesday & Thursday from 5:30-7:30pm
August 13-14 (2 sessions)
Come and create a pure silver pendant or earrings using a clay filled
syringe!!! You will learn to use cork clay, liver of sulphur, finishing tools,
and more in this class!!! METAL CLAY works like a clay, and, when fired,
becomes pure silver! Sterling findings are included!
Ages: 15 and up
Course fee: $75
KidsmART CLASSES
NEW!!!! For the summer we are trying something a bit different for
KidsmART! We will have a weekly class on Tuesdays 6-7:30 (starting later
so people can have dinner before they come if they wish). Every week we
will have a new project for students to do. Parents can pay week per week,
monthly, or for all summer.
The following are all going to be held on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 at A2 Art
Studio:
Date Class Topic Description
June 24 Wire Jewelry Create beautiful wire jewelry! Learn how to
wire wrap beads and use different kinds of wire!
July 1 Dynamic Drawing – Space Learn how to make your drawings
more real by creating space! Learn overlapping, basic perspective, and
more!
July 8 Boxes Creatively decorate your own box using collage,
drawing, and painting techniques!
July 15 The Art of Bookmaking Have you ever wanted your own
sketchbook or journal to write in? Create one today!
July 22 Polymer Clay Make polymer clay animals and jewelry!
July 29 Scratch Art Learn sgraffito to make your own scratch art.
This is a great way to draw~
August 5 Repousse (metal art) Learn how to make drawings in
metal that look and feel 3D!
August 12 African Art Make art inspired by African art and craft.
See real items Ms. A collected from her trip to Kenya!
August 19 Egyptian Art
Mummies, scarabs, hieroglyphics and more!! Do lots of art inspired by this
great historic civilization!
August 26 The ART of Organization Create folders, dividers, and
other organizational tools to help you get ready for success this school year!
A2 Art Studio will be full time this FALL!!! Look for bigger and better
offerings, WebPages, & more!
| A2 Art Studio has classes, events, and workshops for students of ALL ages. Courses are in line with National and State Standards for Art Education. All classes are centered around developing students' minds, creativity, and abilities. Class sizes are always SMALL and instruction is INDIVIDUALIZED! |
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