WATERCOLOR with Jeanne Demotses
Beginner/Intermediate class covers principles of watercolor. Students will develop skills necessary to produce finished paintings. Demonstrations in composition, focal point and design will be covered. Bring any watercolors, brushes and paper you have. Materials list provided by instructor at the first class.
6 Thursdays Jan 26-Mar 1, 1 - 3pm
$145/$140 PAC members
Intermediate/Advanced will focus on still life and photographic resources, and explore the use of gouache and inks. For students with watercolor experience. Bring your own materials.
6 Fridays Jan 27 - Mar 2, 1-3 pm
$145/$140 PAC members
PAINTING IN OILS OR ACRYLICS with Jeanne Demotses
For students of all levels of experience. The course will cover both still life and photographic sources and focus on composition as well as the use and care of painting materials. The instructor will demonstrate various painting techniques and also offer critiques. If you’ve always wanted to learn to paint in oils or acrylics or if you’ve had some experience with either medium, this class is for you. A materials list is available upon registration - easels will be provided.
6 Tuesdays Jan 24 - Feb 28, 1– 3:30 pm.
$180/$175 PAC members
POTTERY
Hand-building of pottery and sculpture (coil, pinch, slab-roller techniques), throwing on the wheel, and lead-free glazing are all covered in this course. Independent projects are encouraged. Weekly demonstrations and personalized instruction in all areas of pottery. All levels welcome.)
with Bracken Feldman
6 Tuesdays Jan 24 - Feb 28, 7-9 pm
$170/$165 PAC members
with Maaike Hoekstra
New three hour class!
6 Thursdays Jan 26 - Mar 1, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
$210/$205 PAC members
with Gina Keidong
6 Saturdays Jan 28 - Mar 3, 1 – 3 pm
$170/$165 PAC Members
Each final product is measured and materials and firing fees are charged based on cubic inches.
OPEN STUDIO” FOR ADULT POTTERY STUDENTS
Sundays 11 am. 2 pm. Fee: $10- per visit (cash or check).
Putnam Arts Council would like to invite their currently enrolled adult ceramics students to enjoy open studio time. Students should feel free to use this time to work on current projects or to be creative beyond the normal limits. All equipment will be available for use. All work will be charged materials and firing fees. Each final product is measured and materials and firing fees are charged based on cubic inches.
DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS & TECHNIQUES with James Sparks
Drawing is a natural human endeavor and this hands-on class will stress understanding perceptual drawing from life as well as fantasy and imagination. Graphite, charcoal, and conte’ crayon will be used to explore perspective, composition, design and volumes in space. Still-life, landscape and figure studies will round out a class geared to both beginners and intermediates. Even those with no experience in drawing will benefit from this all-inclusive introduction to drawing fundamentals. Materials list available upon registration
6 Saturdays Jan 28 - Mar 3 10:30 – noon
$145/$140 PAC members
DIGITIAL PHOTOGRAPHY MADE SIMPLE with James Sparks
This informative and entertaining class will explore in a hands-on manner basic camera function, lighting techniques, accessory lenses, composition & design. Landscapes, still-life and portraits will be explored with the goal of inspiring confidence in handling any photo situation. Creative printing and editing programs will help students produce an impressive portfolio. Supplies needed – a good quality point & shoot with zoom lens or a digital single lens reflex camera (preferably).
6 Saturdays Jan 28 - Mar 3, 6 1-3 pm
$145/$140 PAC members
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* Classes are registration driven so last minute registrations can create difficulties or even cancel a class unnecessarily. For this reason we strongly encourage you to register as early as possible. Registration payment which is not received 5 days prior to the first day of class will incur a $5 surcharge.
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UNRAVELING THE MYSTERIES OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Individual Instruction You Can Afford with Dr. Bernie Kessler
Come in and learn about any phase of digital photography that interests you, from buying a camera to printing, and everything in-between. Receive clear, uncomplicated instruction.
Your creative journey begins with a two hour session held in Bernie Kessler's studio in Yorktown. It is equipped with 4 printers, a 24" iMac and 2 PC laptops. Come alone or in a small group, no larger than 4 to insure individual attention.
Monday - Friday, 2-6pm
Please call (845) 803-8622 to register.
Three Sessions @ $135 Total. Single Session @ $50.*
* Classes are registration driven so last minute registrations can create difficulties or even cancel a class unnecessarily. For this reason we strongly encourage you to register as early as possible. Registration payment which is not received 5 days prior to the first day of class will incur a $5 surcharge.
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INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION
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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 Great Expectations, 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 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.
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
Classes WILL be held during the Winter vacation week – February 20-26 as well as a special program for children. If you have plans to be out of town that week and would miss your class, please tell your instructor on the first day of class (or call the office) and we either find a makeup time for you or cancel the class that week.
| 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 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.
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.
Gina Keidong
A practicing artist and art teacher, formally trained at SUNY New Paltz in Art Education with a focus in ceramics, she currently teaches in Croton-Harmon High School. Gina has been working with clay as a medium for over 10 years. From throwing to hand building Gina takes a holistic approach to teaching ceramics reaching out to her students individually, taking them from the point they are at to the next stage in creating.
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.
James Sparks
Jim is a prolific painter and photographer whose work has been shown and collected country-wide. His special talent and energetic style as a teaching artist is widely known. His experience ranges from elementary level on up, with particular emphasis on college level instruction in art history, drawing, photography and painting (College of Mt. Saint Vincent, Bronx Community College, Connecticut Institute of Art and others). His BFA in Painting is from Washington University and MFA from the University of Southern California.
Joann Zwolski
Joann works with a wide variety of mediums. Her work visually expresses a passion for line and color. Her palette is full of brilliant hues from a wide spectrum. She combines both abstract and thematic elements in her "works on paper". She has exhibited through solo and group shows in the tri-state area and Delaware.
Joann received her BFA from Pratt Institute and her MA from the College of New Rochelle. She has taught art for over thirty-five years to students from kindergarten to high school and has been teaching adults drawing for the past several years in a variety of places. |
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