EMPOWERMENTTHROUGHTHE ARTS 534 Main street Amherst , MA 413-230-3272 or etta.arts@yahoo.com
ETTA Calendar of Programs for YOUTH + ADULTS with ALL ABILITIES!
NEW SATURDAY TEEN + ADULT WORKSHOPS
Glass beading, Stencil techniques + More stroll down for more details!
SPRING SESSION 4 STARTS MARCH 21 - APRIL 15! SESSION 5 - starts APRIL 25-June 6 Postings are here! Stroll Down Multi-Cultural Mask + Giant Puppet Making ! Try a Class! Call to register Now!
For more questions . Call us ! 413-230-3272 **************************************************** *New Sessions and Dates
SPRING ADULT +TEEN CLASSES *********************************************************************************************************** COMIC BOOK ILLUSTRATION FOR ADULTS 8-Wed.Sessions, 6-9pm startsWED. March 23-May 11 Passover break April 18 NEW!!! Teacher Rebecca Migdal
http://www.RosettaStoneComic.com (Adults eyes Only) (Full description at the bottom of this page) Class Fee $280 plus model fee $25 ___________________________________________________________________________ Comprehensive Figure Drawing 8-WED. Sessions, 6-9pmStarts March 23 /Passover break April 18 NEW !!!! Teacher: Peter O Zierlein
This fast paced figure drawing course for beginners and advanced level studentswill instruct a comprehensive method for drawing the human figure.Each
session will be a regiment of exercises drawing from a life model in short and
longer poses to gain proficiency and understanding in capturing the human form.
Progress Guaranteed!
________New SESSION Jewelry________ Metal Clay Jewelry 6-9pm / $140 Starts MON. April 11 for 4 session /Passover break
This class is an introduction to working with metal
clay, a malleable clay-like medium consisting of microscopic particles of fine
(0.999 pure) silver to make jewelry, or beads. Metal clay silver, (also
available in copper, bronze and steel) is mixed with water and a non-toxic
organic binder. It can be shaped, sculpted, carved or built into a hollow
form. It is then dried and fired in a kiln or with a hand held gas torch, to
burn off the binder. The resulting solid metal piece can be polished,
burnished and/or enhanced with various patinas.
The 3 hour class will meet on for four weeks. We will explore the basics of
rolling, forming, texturing, cutting, drying, creating a bail and firing, as
well as finishing techniques such as polishing, burnishing and applying a
patina. Students will have the opportunity to work with either copper, bronze
or silver to complete a pair of earrings, a unique pendant or beads. Students
will have access to using the teachers jewelry tools and students can buy the
metal clay from the teacher.
_________________and_________________________________________________ More Sat. Workshops for March + April Listed at the bottom of this page ! **************************************************************************************************
YOUTH CLASSES + Homeschool programs ********************** +++++++++++++++++++ *Multi-Cultural Masks & Giant Puppet Making TUESDAY 1-4pm AGES 5+ 6 Weeks- Starts April 5 No class April 19
In this class we view masks from around the
world and from many different cultures. From these masks, we discuss the
kinds of feelings that the masks represent and their possible uses in the
cultures. Were they used to tell a story? Were they used for
ceremonies or celebrations? We’ll take different materials such as clay,
paper-mache, plaster strips and cardboard to shape our own masks and find the
“story” that they tell. Each student has a chance to make a variety of
masks and decide if the mask will become a puppet and what size this puppet
might be. What story will the puppet tell? Come see and find out!
Teacher: Ezzell Floranina
$220 + $15 material fee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Studio Art
making integrated with Art History Ages 9+ yrs
6 weeks:
Monday, March 14 -11am-2pm/ No Class April 18
Learning from the Masters and
the Other Great Artists……
This program
focuses on studio art and art history of the 20th century. It will be an
introduction to a selection of different artists and their individual styles.
We will be learning from the Masters and other great artists, by imitating
their techniques while exploring and creating our own techniques through the
process of making Art.
Each week we
will explore another artist, reflecting on the artist’s life and time and place
in Art History. We will look at traditional, abstract, and modern art. The
students will be able to identify an art form by its distinct style.
For inspiration
we’ll be looking at art books and discuss the art work we are viewing. We will
be using the Visual Strategy Theory to observe art by questioning and
understanding the choices the artist made. What do you think the artist was
thinking when he made this art work? We will be experimenting with artist
materials too.
Art mediums
like acrylic paints and canvas, gold leafing techniques, gouaches, wire, wood,
drawing with different tools, collage techniques, clay, and found objects.
Teacher:
Dara Herman-Zierlein: Artist, Art Educator and trained teacher through Teachers
College, Columbia University, MA in Art Education and Teacher for over 18 years. Co-founder of ETTA ART STUDIO
$220 including materials (6 enrollments) April 18 Passover Break! Pro-rated enrollments welcomed! ________________________________________________________________________ COMIC BOOK ILLUSTRATION March 23 + 25 New session 5 APRIL 27+29 AGES 10+ Teacher: Rebecca Migdal $220 + $25 model fee Full description Below WED. 2-5pm or FRIDAYS 3:30pm-6:30pm NEW AFTERSCHOOL HOURS !!!!! ********************************** ' MOMMY + ME Class" ALL ABOUT ME- Tuesday 10-11:30AM
AGES 4-7yrs see description under Spring Session 4 Teacher : Ezzell Floranina
*********************************************************************************************** ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SPRING Session 4 / March 21-April 15 - 4 weeks @ $79 + $10 material fee Spring Session 5 /April25-June 6- No Class May 30- 6 week @ $98 + $12 material fee
YOUTH CLASSES After School and Half Day Wednesdays
*Mon: March 21 + SESSION 5- APRIL 25 ******************** +Exploring
Mixed-Media 4-5:30 pm Ages 5-7 yrs
Together we will explore various artist materials including: Paper, clay,
wood and other exciting artist mediums. We will create from our
own imagination unique individual works of art. Come play and enjoy this fun exploratory class for young artists
!
Teacher:
Carolyn Toomey
****************************** *Tues: March 22, + Session 5 - April 26 10 am-11:30 pm *Mommy + Me Class* Ages 4-7yrs
Child and Adult
class
' All ABOUT ME ' We will get together
for fun and creative art projects and learn about ourselves in the process of
it all! What is your favorite
animal? Color? Who do you look like? Where is your favorite
place to be? We will create large self portraits and masks using a
variety of materials!
We look at ourselves in the mirror and talk about the
features of our face, color of our hair, eyes and nose. We create creatures by
rolling and pressing clay into shapes, learn about mixing primary colors and
make new colors together. We’ll build
with wood, creating fantasy mini-environments!
Don't forget your smock and a cool drink to keep you going!
Teachers : Ezzell Floranina + Carolyn Toomey
***************************************************** *SPRING has SPRUNG!
4-5:30pm March 22 + Session 5 - April 26 Ages 5-8 yrs
Bees are buzzing!
Birds are chirping-Spring is almost here. In this new + invigorating class we
will explore the beauty of the season! We will be using a wide range of
materials like: Clay, paint, fabric, found objects and more. Bring your found
objects or any nature items like rocks, seashells or dried twigs. We will have
a blast, feeling the warmth of spring + making art together.
Teacher: Carolyn Toomey
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *Wed: March 23 + Session 5 - April 27 ++++++Half Days at ETTA
Art Studio+++++++++
*Clay, Clay + More
Clay (1) 2-3:30 pm
(2) 4-5:30pm ALL AGES
************************************************************* Do you adore clay? Beginners
and all levels will explore a variety of clay techniques and tools throughout
this 5 week session. Rolling, pinching, taking clay on and off techniques
and scoring are just a few words to describe this is a real hands on experience
in our clay studio. We will build 3 dimensional clay sculptures and small
2 dimensional relief sculptures like the Masters! Be prepared to get
messy and have a lot of fun!
Teacher: Ezzell Floranina
************************************************************* *Clay Environments (2)
4-5:30 pm
ALL AGES Where would you like to live? or Visit? In a tree house,
an igloo, or a skate park,
a playground or in your living room, or maybe a garden
!
Hand-building with clay, mixed-media: your dreams and
your creative talents come together in this class.
Teacher: Carolyn Toomey
Sign up for both
(1) +(2) and get 10% off * WED 3 HOUR PROGRAM *COMIC BOOK ILLUSTRATION 2:00-5:00 pm AGES 10+ yrs
April break 18-22
6 weeks/$220 + Model fee $25 Full Description Below Teacher: Rebecca
Migdal
MARCH 23 + SESSION 5- April 27 ************************************************************************ *Thurs: April 28 Session 5
Multi-Cultural
Masks & Giant Puppet Making 3:30pm-5pm AGES 9-15yrs
In this class we view masks from around the world and from many different
cultures. From these masks, we discuss the kinds of feelings that the
masks represent and their possible uses in the cultures. Were they used
to tell a story? Were they used for ceremonies or celebrations?
We’ll take different materials such as clay, paper-mache, plaster strips and
cardboard to shape our own masks and find the “story” that they tell.
Each student has a chance to make a variety of masks and decide if the mask
will become a puppet and what size this puppet might be. What story will
the puppet tell? Come see and find out!
Teacher: Ezzell Floranina $98+$12 material
Fee ****************************************************** *Painting and
Drawing BasicsSESSION 5 - April 28 4-5:30 pm
Ages 9-12 yr
In this class students will achieve a basic
understanding for drawing and painting. We will work with pencils, charcoal, black
ink and other drawing materials. We will learn about the properties of these
drawing tools by pressing hard or lightly to create different lines and
qualities of lines. We will focus on shadowing a object we draw. Still
lifes will be set up in the classroom every week with different themes. We will
concentrate on one or two of our drawings and turn them into paintings: sketch
to a finish painting. Through the painting process we will learn about color,
texture and mixing our own palettes. We will explore watercolor and paint on
wood.
Teacher: Dara
Herman-Zierlein
************************************************** FRI: Comic Book Illustration 3:30-6:30pm NEXT SESSION 5 - APRIL 29
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_______Description for____________________ COMIC BOOK ILLUSTRATION 10+ yrs WED. 2:00-5:00pm : starts FRi-March 25 or FRIDAY April 28 / 3:30pm-6:30pm 6 week sessions for both WED.+ FRI PROGRAMS each session cost $220 + $25 model fee You can sign up for just one.
Students will
begin by learning all aspects of visual storytelling for comics. Areas of focus
will include drawing facial expressions, action, visual language and sound effects,
backgrounds, machines and costumes. We will also be concerned with panel
design, page design, shading and how to work with word balloons.
We will draw
from a live (clothed) model for an hour each week, studying the anatomy and
musculature of the figure itself, and also costume and drapery.
We will also
explore the history of graphic illustration in comics and cartoons. We will
start by looking at the work of classic superhero comic illustrators like Jim
Lee and Dave Gibbons, as well as alternative comic artists like Alison Bechdel
and Peter Kuper.
Materials
explored: charcoal, pencils, erasers, newsprint, drawing paper, bristol paper,
rulers/t-squares, pens: technical pens, crowquill pens and brush pens.
For a
materials list please visit
http://www.rlmigdal.com/illustration1materials.html
Teacher:
Rebecca Migdal: Graphic novelist, performer, animator, multimedia artist and
educator. MFA in Creative Writing & Literature from Stony Brook University,
Masters in Communication Arts, NY Institute of Technology.
$220.00 for 6 week session plus a $25 model fee. ****************************************************************************************************************** CLASS DESCRIPTION FOR ADULTS _______________________________________________________________________________ ****COMIC BOOK ILLUSTRATION FOR ADULTS
This class will take students from the basics of comic
book drawing to inking and coloring techniques for comics. We will also look at
the history of comic art and explore the different means of reproduction of
comics from newspapers and books to the digital age.
We will cover drawing, inking and coloring with the Brush. Students will
develop illustration and storytelling skills, and focus on using a brush for
inking and coloring comics. Various kinds of inks will be explored, as
well as watercolors.
Students will begin by learning all aspects of visual storytelling for comics.
Areas of focus will include drawing facial expressions, action, visual language
and sound effects, backgrounds, machines and costumes. We will also be
concerned with panel design, page design, shading and how to work with word
balloons. We will draw from a live model, studying the anatomy and
musculature of the figure itself, and also costume and drapery.
Materials explored: technical pens, crowquill pens and brush pens; brush and
ink, watercolor. Students provide their own pens and brushes and
watercolor paper. Teacher: Rebecca Migdal 8 weeks $280+$25 for model fee
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS FOR APRIL, MAY + JUNE WITH REBECCA + Katie LISTED BELOW !
Introduction to Glass Beadmaking
Saturday workshop 5/22, 1-5pm Class
This fun workshop will introduce students to the art of flameworking by learning to melt glass over a small torch to make
beautiful glass beads. The four hour workshop will allow students to have a great time trying something new. Basic bead formation and decorative techniques will be demonstrated, and students will be given time to play and practice.
$60 plus $15 material fee
Instructor will bring materials and provide all tools and equipment. 1/2 price deposit to hold your spot. Limit 5 students.
PRINT MAKING TECHNIQUE WORKSHOPS
April 30 12-5:30 pm
$65
Die Cut and Stencil:
Design your own stencils for use in a wide variety of crafts,
such as Cards, Wrapping Paper, Home Decorations and Fabric.
Using an electronic cutter and non-toxic daub-printing method,
students will quickly and easily convert their drawings into
colorful stencil prints. Fee includes basic materials.
May 2 12-5:30 pm $65
Stencil Tee Shirt and Apparel Design:
Design your own apparel using stencil prints and vinyl transfers.
Using an electronic cutter, vinyl transfers and non-toxic
daub-printing methods, students will quickly and easily convert
their drawings into colorful designs on fabric.
Fee includes stencil materials, transfers and inks.
Blank shirts available for purchase, or bring your own apparel.
June 4 11-5:30 pm $85
Silkscreened Gocco Prints
Using the quick and easy Japanese Gocco silkscreen printing system,
students will create their choice of stationery, fabric patches
or fine art prints in a range of colors.
Original designs will incorporate student drawings and/or collage.
Price includes photo processing, proofing paper, drawing materials
and printing inks.
A selection of fancy papers and fabrics will be available for purchase;
feel free to bring in your own materials to print on.
Saturday Workshop material fee is $15per workshop that goes to the teacher.
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