Paintings of Snowmen

Ceramics created by Carolann Vassallo Photo by Nancy Faulds

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Classes for Adults, Teens and Children -
Call 845.803.8594, 845.803.8622, or 845.216.0636 or
e-mail ellen@putnamartscouncil.com
for additional information.

FALL CLASSES FOR KIDS AND ADULTS

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Our Faculty of Teaching Artists

Jeanne Demotses
Jeanne's primary medium is oil. She also often works in watercolor, acrylic, pastel, monotype and collage. She experiments in making her own paper to use as a ground for her pastel work, and uses the paper as a collage element. Her work ranges from the figurative to the abstract and often combines aspects of both. Jeanne's paintings are in many collections in the U.S. and in Europe. She maintains a studio in Peekskill and is a member of that community's growing artist district. In addition to her classes at the Putnam Arts Council, she also teaches oil and watercolor painting at other schools, and portrait painting in her studio. Jeanne studied art at Hunter College, the Art Students League and the Westchester Art Workshop.

Cathy Faiella
Cathy Faiella has been a very popular teacher at the "Express Yourself" summer program for years and teaches at a variety of art centers and other children’s programs in the area. Students flourish under her energetic and patient teaching style. She is a graduate of Connecticut College.

Bracken Feldman
Bracken is a working artist who enjoys many mediums such printmaking, painting, collage and drawing, along with being an accomplished ceramicist. She has taught in both elementary and high schools in the surrounding area. Bracken has worked in clay for 14 years, working with many different process from slip casting, wheel throwing, hand building, to sculpture. She has a Bachelor of Fine Art from Alfred University School of Art and Design and a Masters in Art Education from Manhattanville College.

Regina Gelfer
Regina has been working as an illustrator/cartoonist since 1988. Her first job at Archie Comic Publications introduced her to the fun and zany world of comic book art. Since then, Regina has been a freelance artist for such companies as Marvel Comics, NYNEX (Verizon), Avaya and PepsiCo, Inc. Currently, Regina is doing lots of illustrating and painting. She has two children's books (one which she wrote and illustrated) due to be released in early spring. To view her work, check out her website at www.gelfergraphics.com.

Sarah Gilchrist
A working visual artist and educator, Sarah introduces children to style and medium by showing them the work of great artists through history and then she encourages them to develop their own techniques, in pastel, watercolor, collage and other media, with light, fun, and playful presentations and activities. She has a Master of Arts degree in education from Manhattanville College and she studied in Italy as well.

Anne Johann
Anne is a gifted artist and educator. Her work has received recognition by museum curators and directors, has won awards and grants from many art organizations, and has exhibited in galleries as well as regional and national competitions. Anne combines an emphasis on technique paired with developing the student’s individual vision. Her biography is listed in the Marquis Who’s Who of American Women and Who’s Who in America.

Dr. Bernie Kessler
Bernie Kessler has been an award winning photographer for over 50 years, exploring and celebrating the beauty of nature, including human nature. His images have been exhibited internationally and are in corporate and private collections. He is recognized as an outstanding teacher. His ease of style creates a non-threatening learning environment. Students have fun and feel very personally inspired as they improve their photographic skills.

Lucy Montgomery
Lucy Montgomery has had a long and varied career in the arts as a printmaker, painter, illustrator and arts advocate. She has lived and worked as an artist in Columbia, Iran and Greece where she exhibited her work in addition to living and exhibiting extensively in the Northeast for many years. Lucy has illustrated children's books and currently is a freelance teaching artist who concentrates in pastel painting for her own work.

Mary Schreiber
Mary Schreiber holds an M.S. from Bank Street College of Education. Her teaching experience includes a variety of art classes for children as well as college level courses in education. As an artist, she makes sculpture and marionettes.

Donna Simone
Donna has been dancing and teaching dance for over 20 years. Her professional career includes off-Broadway and concert work. She currently teaches at a variety of programs in the area, and specializes in young children and seniors. Her trademark is an energetic yet easy-going teaching style and the determination to make dance an enjoyable experience for every student.

Christopher Staples
An award-winning and often-exhibited artist who works in collage, painting and printmaking, Christopher brings to her classes this philosophy: I believe that everyone is inherently creative and I love bringing out that aspect for people through both fundamental and creative art techniques. There are many ways of making art and I try to expose my students to many of them so that they may discover their own path. Christopher has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree magna cum laude from the Hartford Art School, University of Hartford.

INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION

NOTE ABOUT MATERIALS:
Adult Classes: all materials are included in the cost of the course unless the listing indicates that there is a list of materials for you to buy. Lists may be obtained upon registration.
All materials are included with Youth classes.

REFUND POLICY:
A 100% refund may be granted prior to the first class (minus a $20 administration fee). NO REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER THE FIRST CLASS MEETING. 100% refunds are issued for classes cancelled by the Putnam Arts Council.
(This does not apply to Express Yourself, which has a separate refund policy.)

CLOSINGS:
It is the policy of the Putnam Arts Council to close the building if the Mahopac schools are closed due to inclement weather (days). Radio station WHUD (100.7 FM) will have our closing info. You can also check their website www.WHUD.com and look under "Storm Center". We will be listed under Putnam Arts Council.

TO REGISTER:
Registration can be made by mail, phone or in person. We accept, checks, money orders, cash, MC and Visa. Charge cards can be taken by mail, phone or (preferably) in person. Call us at 845.Call 845.803.8594, 845.803.8622, or 845.216.0636 .
Drop by the Art Center during office hours Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm or visit us at www.putnamartscouncil.com .

Advanced Registration required for all classes & workshops. Classes are registration driven and can only take place when minimum number of students is reached, so please register early to avoid cancelling a program. Do not appear for a class if not registered in advance.

2010 EXPRESS YOURSELF ! A SUMMER MULTI-ARTS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-13

Drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture and mixed media work will be activities children will enjoy and learn this summer at our multi-arts program, all offered in our completely renovated and entirely air-conditioned building. Children will also have access to our lovely yard for breaks or outdoor lessons. Personal expression is nurtured and encouraged with projects designed to expand the imagination and encourage self-expression. Students work in separate classroom grouped by age (2 groups). All projects are age appropriate and for all levels of ability. Join us this summer and express yourself while you make new friends.

Session I (June 28 - July 8) - Monday through Thursday, from 10 - 2 Session II (July 12 - July 22) - Monday through Thursday from 10-2 Fee: $410 per session/ $400 PAC members * The instructors will be Sarah Gilchrist and Cathy Faiella - please see Bio. section. Food: Children bring a lunch and beverage to enjoy during a "food and relax" break. Please use insulated bags as we cannot refrigerate.

Register early to secure a spot as enrollment is limited to 18 per age group. A non-refundable deposit will secure your spot ($75). Balance due by May 15. Click here to download a registration form. Make checks payable to the Putnam Arts Council and mail to PO Box 156, Mahopac 10541 Or call us to pay by credit card or pay through PayPal in the box below.  Session I (General) $  410.  Session I (PAC Member) $  400.  Session II (General) $  410.  Session II (PAC Member) $  400.

Express Yourself! Registration Form Click on the appropriate document to download to your computer. IBM PC    MS Word MAC    MS Word Express Yourself! Registration Form Express Yourself! Registration Form

Express Yourself! Parent Form Click on the appropriate document to download to your computer. Please print the form, fill it out, sign it, and mail via the US Postal Service. Do not e-mail the form. This form must contain the parent's signature. IBM PC    MS Word MAC    MS Word Express Yourself! Parent Form Express Yourself! Parent Form

PAC is a not-for-profit cultural service organization that supports the work of artists and promotes cultural enrichment activities for individuals throughout the region. PAC is supported, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency, and with public funds from Putnam County.