{"id":22769,"date":"2012-04-04T10:50:28","date_gmt":"2012-04-04T15:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/?p=22769"},"modified":"2012-04-04T10:50:28","modified_gmt":"2012-04-04T15:50:28","slug":"new-classes-at-the-wassenberg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2012\/04\/04\/new-classes-at-the-wassenberg\/","title":{"rendered":"New classes at the Wassenberg"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Hope Wallace<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo collage of class offerings (Photo submitted).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We are very excited to announce a brand new set of engaging art classes for all ages, interests and skill levels. Art is not relegated to strictly artists! Creativity is basic human nature, not inherited through genetics. The Wassenberg Art Center is available to serve Van Wert and surrounding counties and being approximately 30 miles from Fort Wayne, it’s a short drive. The classes below will be conducted at the Wassenberg Art Center in Van Wert, Ohio with dates and times listed below. June classes and summer camps will follow. For more information, class supplies or to sign up, give us a call, email or check out our website. You may register and pay online as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Calling all tee-shirts. Do you have a bunch of old tee-shirts laying around the house you never wear? Just sitting there, in the way\u2026 If so, we will take them off your hands and they will be upcycled and reincarnated as a colorful woven rug! Simply drop them off at the art center Tuesday through Friday 1-5 or call us to arrange a better time. We are also looking for empty (clean) kitty litter jugs, milk jugs, plastic caps, plastic bottles and any plastic item you might otherwise put in your recycling with the exception of grocery bags. They multiply all on their own under my sink. Again, please wash the items we\u2019d really appreciate that. We will be making masks with found objects for one of our summer camps and will use these items to create them with.<\/p>\n

Multi-Mix Media<\/strong>\u00a0(adult) April 3, 10, 17, 24, from\u00a06:30 p.m.\u20138:30 p.m. Instructor: Pat Rayman. $30 members, $35 non-members. Have fun combining different media to create unusual 3D effects.<\/p>\n

Premier Coup\u00a0<\/strong>(adult) April 12, from\u00a06:00 p.m.\u20138:30 p.m. Instructor: Brooke Lancey. $35 members, $40 non-members. \u00a0Premier Coup<\/em>\u00a0is a term (french) that refers to the art technique of completing a painting at one sitting. Also known as\u00a0Alla Prima<\/em>\u00a0(italian). Bring a bottle of wine and relax with our instructor Brooke Lancey as she demonstrates how to loosen up and enjoy painting for the mere action of painting itself. You will complete one painting ready to hang on your wall in this\u00a0one-night course. Materials provided.<\/p>\n

Ceramics<\/strong>\u00a0(ages 8-12) April 14, 21, 28,\u00a0from\u00a010:00 a.m.\u2013noon. Instructor: Matt Temple. $30 members, $35 non-members. Young people will work with traditional ceramics and pottery techniques to learn some of the basic principles of working with clay. If this is a second round of ceramics classes, you may continue where you left off with your first class if you wish. We\u2019ll explore techniques such as slab-work, throwing or a simple coil pot, etc. What you decide to make is up to you! Sign up early, class size is limited. \u2028Materials provided.<\/p>\n

Beginning Oil Painting<\/strong>\u00a0(adult, youth)<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Every Wednesday from\u00a0\u202810:00 a.m.\u2013noon & 6:00 p.m.\u20138:00 p.m. Instructor: Sally Geething. \u2028$50 members, $55 non-members. Sally Geething, a well-known area oil painter and instructor will not only teach you to learn to use traditional oils in a landscape class, you will also relax and enjoy in the fun of painting\u2013laughs guaranteed! \u00a0Bring a friend!<\/p>\n

Tee Rug Weave!<\/strong>\u00a0(adult, parent\/child) April 19, 26\u00a0from\u00a06:30 p.m.\u20138:00 p.m. Instructor: Brooke Lancey. $30 members, $35 non-members. Bring your old tee-shirts to the Wassenberg Art Center, perhaps some that you can’t think of throwing away, and we’ll show you step by step how to weave a cushy, soft and bright rug! This class is a great opportunity to sign up for a parent\/child class and spend some time together creating. Materials: Bring about 10 old tee-shirts with colors you like. We\u2019ll have some here, but consider your decor.<\/p>\n

LineArt 2D<\/strong>\u00a0(adult, parent\/child) April 28\u00a0from\u00a010:00 a.m.\u2013noon. Instructor: Scott Kraemer. $15 members, $20 non-members. You\u2019ll create thought-stream images of self-expression where one thought becomes another.\u00a0 This class is geared for non-artists and artists alike.\u00a0Make a mistake? Turn it into something else. Hey Mom (or Dad)! Bring me along. (we suggest ages 9 and up) Materials provided.<\/p>\n

LineArt 3D Plates<\/strong>\u00a0(adult, parent\/child) April 28\u00a0from\u00a01:00 p.m.\u20133:00 p.m. Instructor: Scott Kraemer. $25 members, $30 non-members. Make a plate with a simple thought stream LineArt technique. Using underglaze pens, you will create a one-of-kind plate with drawings or patterns, then add a clear over glaze; we\u2019ll fire in the kiln and you\u2019ll pick up your finished piece in a week. This class is geared for non-artists and artists. Mom (or Dad), bring me along, we can make plates together! (we suggest ages 9 and up) Materials provided.<\/p>\n

Dynamic Acrylic<\/strong>\u00a0(adult) May 1, 8, 15, 22 from\u00a06:30 p.m.\u20138:30 p.m. Instructor: Pat Rayman. $30 members, $35 non-members. Learn the basics of acrylic painting along\u00a0with learning how to achieve dramatic\u00a0lighting effects and create mood. A variety of subjects will be explored. Materials required: 8″x10″ canvas paper pad, canvas boards, stretched canvas or\u00a0artist panel boards (one per class) at least\u00a0(5) tubes acrylic paint, a drawing pencil,\u00a0palette (we use foam or paper plates),\u00a0kneaded eraser.<\/p>\n

Shoot Out<\/strong>! (ages 16\u2013adult) May 1 & 3: Nature, May 15 & 17: Architecture, May 29 & 30: Portraits\u00a0from\u00a06:00 p.m.\u20138:00 p.m. Instructor: Douglas Heckler. Each session: $30 members, $35 for non-members. All 3 sessions: $80 members, $95 non-members. Great photography instruction is hands on, outdoors and inside. Back by popular demand, Doug Heckler will get you out of the box to experience real-life photography. Day #1 of each session is the shoot and day #2 an in-house critique.\u00a0Materials required: 35mm digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera, preferably with interchangeable lens, 4GB jump-drive.<\/p>\n

Ceramics<\/strong>\u00a0(adult) May 2, 9, 16, 23 from 6:00 p.m.\u20138:00 p.m. Instructor: Matt Temple $40 members, $45 non-members. Whether you have worked with traditional ceramics and pottery in the past or you have never touched the stuff, this class will teach you some of the basic principles of working with clay. If you have taken ceramics with us last quarter, you are able to pick up where you left off or start anew.\u00a0Materials provided.<\/p>\n

Silk Painting<\/strong>\u00a0(adult) May 3, 10, 17, 24 from 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Instructor: Brooke Lancey. $30 members, $35 non-members. Dying silk is a relaxing\u00a0way to paint. This time we\u2019ll dye a 14\u201d x 14\u201d pillow cover\u00a0or umbrella! Use a pre-designed pattern, or\u00a0take the road less traveled and design your\u00a0own with layers of delicious colors that practically paint themselves. Materials provided. Sign up early, class size is very limited.<\/p>\n

Ceramics<\/strong>\u00a0(ages 13-17) May 5, 12, 19, 26\u00a0at\u00a010:00 a.m.\u2013noon. Instructor: Matt Temple. $40 members, $45 non-members. We will work with traditional ceramics and pottery to learn some basic principles. If this is your second round of ceramics classes, you may continue where you left off with your first class. We\u2019ll explore techniques such as slab-work, throwing or a simple coil pot, etc. Sign up early, class size is limited.\u00a0Materials provided.<\/p>\n

Photoshop Shop<\/strong>\u00a0(ages 16\u2013adult) May 15\u00a0from\u00a06:30 p.m.\u20138:30 p.m. Instructor: Hope Wallace $35 members, $40 non-members. In this workshop, you will learn a quick overview of one of the world’s most massive computer programs. You will learn some basic layering and photo retouching techniques as well as image editing. We\u2019ll also go over some good alternative image editing software.\u2028 Materials required: Laptop computer (PC or MAC) and appropriate software. Contact us for more information.<\/p>\n

Clay Print Magnets<\/strong>\u00a0(adult, parent\/child) May 22, 29\u00a0from\u00a06:30 p.m.\u20138:00 p.m. Instructor: Ralph Stuckman. $35 members, $40 non-members. Learn a new (and reusable) way to create\u00a0one of a kind magnet stamps using your\u00a0own artwork! Carve a master stamp and create as many ceramic magnets as you\u00a0like. Ralph Stuckman, Celina will be conducting this class. Suitable for all ages and\u00a0artistic levels we encourage young people\u00a0to bring along a parent or adult friend and take \u2028the class together. Materials are provided.<\/p>\n

Watercolor Techniques<\/strong>\u00a0(adult) June 5, 12, 19, 26\u00a0from\u00a06:30 p.m.\u20138:30 p.m. Instructor: Pat Rayman. $30 members, $35 non-members.\u00a0\u00a0This workshop is designed to motivate creative ideas. The class will experiment with various materials to make one of a kind paintings.\u00a0Materials required*: Watercolors, watercolor paper (140 lb), brushes, palette (we use foam\/paper plates), drawing pencil, kneaded eraser. *all other supplies provided by the instructor.<\/p>\n

Wassenberg Art Center\u2019s general office hours are: Tuesday\u2013Sunday, 1\u20135 p.m. Admission to the Wassenberg Art Center is always free. Contact us at 419.238.6837 or email:\u00a0 admin@wassenbergartcenter.org<\/a>, or for sign up options and further information on classes visit our website at wassenbergartcenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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