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Pastel drawing by Morgan Ricker of Fort Jennings. (Photo submitted.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We are getting things around for this weekend\u2019s Annual High School Invitational and we are very excited at the quality of work that is coming in! The public opening reception is scheduled for Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and my favorite part, cash awards being presented at 7 p.m. We\u2019ll serve green monster punch, mini pizza, nachos and all kinds of good snacks. We hope to see you there. This exhibit will be on display until May 5. Our exhibit hours are Tuesday \u2013 Sunday 1 – 5 p.m. Admittance is always free, this exhibit is graciously sponsored by Cooper Farms.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget our newest line up of classes and our work-day lunch program starting in June. The Lunch & Learn<\/em> program is an alternative lunch program for your work day where we feed you and offer presentations on art, local artists or even complete a quick art project. For around the price of a typical workday lunch you can be entertained, educated and get a break from work!<\/p>\n

Lunch & Learn #1 June 13, Noon-1 p.m. Mark LeMieux, comic book artist, designer and one of our instructors will present a video program on industrial design, the toy industry and his experience working on notable projects such as Disneys\u00ae Inspector Gadget. When is the last time you had lunch with a real-life Inspector Gadget? $15 members\/$20 non-members.<\/p>\n

Class times and dates are subject to change and\/or substitution\u00a0depending on sign up response.<\/p>\n

Beginning Oil Painting<\/strong> (adult, youth)<\/a> Every Wednesday from\u00a0\u202810:00 a.m.\u2013noon & 6:00 p.m.\u20138:00 p.m. Instructor: Sally Geething. 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! \u2028$50 members, $55 non-members.<\/p>\n

Tee Rug Weave!<\/strong> (adult, parent\/child) April 19, 26\u00a0from\u00a06:30 p.m.\u20138:00 p.m. Instructor: Brooke Lancey. Bring your old tee-shirts to the Wassenberg Art Center, perhaps some that you can’t bear the thought 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. $30 members, $35 non-members.<\/p>\n

LineArt 2D<\/strong> (adult, parent\/child) April 28\u00a0from\u00a010:00 a.m.\u2013noon. Instructor: Scott Kraemer. 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. $15 members, $20 non-members. <\/strong><\/p>\n

LineArt 3D Plates<\/strong> (adult, parent\/child) April 28\u00a0from\u00a01:00 p.m.\u20133:00 p.m. Instructor: Scott Kraemer. 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. $25 members, $30 non-members.<\/p>\n

Dynamic Acrylic<\/strong> (adult) May 1, 8, 15, 22 from\u00a06:30 p.m.\u20138:30 p.m. Instructor: Pat Rayman.. 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. $30 members, $35 non-members<\/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. 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. Each session: $30 members, $35 for non-members. All 3 sessions: $80 members, $95 non-members.<\/p>\n

Ceramics<\/strong> (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> (adult) May 3, 10, 17, 24 from 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Instructor: Brooke Lancey. 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. $30 members, $35 non-members.<\/p>\n

Ceramics<\/strong> (ages 13-17) May 5, 12, 19, 26\u00a0at\u00a010:00 a.m.\u2013noon. Instructor: Matt Temple. 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. $40 members, $45 non-members.<\/p>\n

Photoshop Shop<\/strong> (ages 16\u2013adult) May 15\u00a0from\u00a06:30 p.m.\u20138:30 p.m. Instructor: Hope Wallace 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. $35 members, $40 non-members.<\/p>\n

Clay Print Magnets<\/strong> (adult, parent\/child) May 22, 29\u00a0from\u00a06:30 p.m.\u20138:00 p.m. Instructor: Ralph Stuckman. 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. $35 members, $40 non-members.<\/p>\n

Watercolor Techniques<\/strong> (adult) June 5, 12, 19, 26\u00a0from\u00a06:30 p.m.\u20138:30 p.m. Instructor: Pat Rayman. This 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. $30 members, $35 non-members.<\/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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