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Schedule

Visual Arts & Open Studios

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE

POTTERY AND CLAY SCULPTURE
new lower price!
Donna MacGregor • 6 wks.• Mon. • 10-12 PM • 9/14-10/19 $110.00 ($88)
This class offers knowledgeable instruction in wheel throwing, hand building, texturizing, glazing and firing. This class emphasizes techniques and personal development. 20 lbs of clay, glazing and firing included.Register Now

CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO
*new longer hours and lower prices!
No instruction • Mon 12 PM-8 PM • Tues. 10 AM-4:30 PM • Wed. 10 AM-8 PM Thurs. 10 AM-8 PM Fri. & Sat. 10 AM-3 PM. Buy a 5 session punch card for $40.00, a ten session card for $65.00 or a $10.00 drop-in fee. Clay is $25.00 for 25 lbs. Sessions include use of the studio, tools, glaze and firing.
Please call office to purchase punch card

DRAWING AND PAINTING

DRAWING FUN-DAMENTALS
Joan Bonnette teaches you to draw and develop your talents in this fun and relaxing class.
DAY SESSION • 8 wks. • Wed. 1-3 PM • 9/16-11/4 • $104 ($84)
EVENING SESSION • 8 wks. • Wed. 6-8 PM • 9/16-10/28 • $104 ($84) Register Now

DRAWING LEVEL II
Staff • 6 wks. • Wed. 6-8 PM • 11/11-12/16 • $78 ($63)
Continue your personal development in drawing with this fun and challenging class Register Now

LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS
limited instruction-Staff 

Tuesdays 6 - 8 PM 6/9-8/18 $8.00 per session drop in fee Rm. 220 Professional nude model to pose on sight. Please bring your own supplies for drawing or painting. Must be over 21 to participate in the class or have an adult's signature. No photography.

OIL PAINTING
Reid Masselink • 5 wks. • Wed. 5:30-8 PM • $76 ($61)
Learn this timeless medium. Reid shows you how step by step. Oil paint, ground and use of brushes included. Session II can be for beginners or advancing Session I students.
Session I • 9/16-10/14 Register Now
Session II • 10/21-11/18 Register Now

ACRYLIC PAINTING
Vicki Beyer • 5 wks. • Thurs. 6-8 PM• 9/24-10/22 • $66 ($53)
Learn this versatile medium from one of West Michigan’s best. Supply list upon registration. Register Now

WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Vicki Morgan helps you unlock the secrets of luminous watercolor painting in this informative and enjoyable class.
SESSION ONE: 6 wks • Tues. 2-4 PM • 9/15-10/20• $85 ($61) Register Now
SESSION TWO: 6 wks. • Tues. 6-8 PM • 9/15-10/20 • $85 ($61) Register Now

PASTEL APPLICATIONS
Patricia Dee • 4 wks.• Thurs. 5:30-8 PM • $59 ($47) Enjoy learning the rich layering techniques of pastel painting. Professional artist Patricia Dee makes it fun and easy. Supply list upon registration. $10.00 SUPPLY FEE for specialty paper samples.
Session I • 4 wks.• Thurs. 5:30-8 PM • $59 9/17- 10/8 Register Now
Session II • 4 wks.• Thurs. 5:30-8 PM • $59 10/29-11/19 Register Now

HEALING SELF PORTRAITURE
Vicki Morgan • 4 wks. • Tues. 6-8 PM • 11/3-11/24 • $55 ($44)
Are you in a time of transition? Are you experiencing a personal challenge? Multi-media artist Vicki Morgan will help you create a self portrait in paint, fabrics, paper and any mixed media you wish. Add poetry or text. Self portraits can be a way to heal, discover feelings and you might make a friend too. Come to class with a notebook and materials will be discussed that day.Register Now

SANDY MEYER COLOR WORKSHOP: Do your art a favor!
Saturday • 10-4:00 PM • 10/24 • $59.00 ($47)
A fun and useful workshop for all levels of art experience from beginner to advanced. Multi-award winning artist Sandy Meyer leads this FUN color theory workshop. Sandy has been featured in numerous national art publications and is a signature member of the Transparent Watercolor Society as well as a member of the Watercolor USA Honor Society. Participants only need to bring, markers, colored pencils and a sketch book. If you wish to paint, bring your set. Explore why artists choose the colors they do; and what colors might mean to them. Discover how to figure out your own color chord and what effect each color has on other colors. Learn how to translate all this information into making the right color choices in you artwork for beautiful results.Register Now

PRINTMAKING
Reid Masselink• 6 wks. • Thurs. 6-8 PM • 11/5-12/17 (off 11/26) • $79 ($63)
Learn color reduction linocut and other dramatic simple printmaking processes. Price includes basic supplies. Register Now

PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY – A Beginner’s Guide to Digital
Jeff Raterink • 3 wks. • Tues. 6:30-8:30 PM • 9/22-10/6 • $47 ($38)
Photographer Jeff Raterink helps you understand the ins and outs of your digital camera to allow to allow to you take beautiful photos every time. This class is designed for point and shoot cameras but DSLRs are welcome.Register Now

PHOTOSHOP – A Beginner’s Guide
Jeff Raterink • 6 wks. • Thurs. 6:30-8:30 PM • 9/24-10/29 • $77 ($62)
Herrick Library Computer Lab. Discover what Photoshop can do for your digital images! Jeff teaches the basics and beyond of this extremely useful program. Register Now

PHOTOGRAPHY –Let’s Get Digital
Jeff Raterink • 6 wks. • Tues. 6:30-8:30 PM • 10/27-12/8 with 11/17 off • $68 ($55) this intermediate class will help you get the most out of your digital SLR camera. Jeff will help you discover all the wonderful tools while learning about composition and artistry. Please bring a tripod.Register Now

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR- a Beginner’s Guide
Jeff Raterink • 6 wks. • Thurs. 6:30-8:30 PM • 11/5-12/17 with 11/26 off• $77 ($62) Learn to use this amazing design program to create illustrations, fliers, posters, invites and any other professional looking document. Herrick Library Computer Lab.Register Now

TWIGHLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Fri. 7:30-9 PM • 10/2 • $30 ($25)
The sun sets at 7:24 PM on this date. Learn to capture subtle fleeting moments between day and night with your digital camera. Register Now

DIGITAL SUBMISSION FOR ARTWORK
Sat. 10 AM-1PM • 9/26 • $35 ($28)
Understand how to prepare your art digitally and show your work in the best light for submission for exhibition.Register Now

PERFORMANCE

ACTING
Mark Amenta • Tues. • 4 wks. • 10/27-11/17 • $56 ($45)
Are you interested in community theatre (or Broadway) but need a place to start? Learn acting basics or review them so you will be ready to get that part! Register Now!





 


 

 


FITNESS

TAI CHI
Shirley Swaney • 4 wks. • Wed. • $40 ($32) Learn or expand on this amazing art for the body with West Michigan’s premiere expert on Tai Chi, China’s traditional practice for longevity and wellness. Shirley Swaney has been featured nationally for her wellness studies. Learn from a master!
Session I 5:30-6:15 PM • 9/16-10/7 • $40 ($32) Register Now!
Session II 5:30-6:15 PM • 10/21-11/11 • $40 ($32) Register Now!

YOGA
6 wks. • $90 ($72) (*Session I Evenings, 8 wks.) Join Gingah Knuth as she offers possibly the best and most sensitive yoga instruction in West Michigan. Gingah is highly experienced and will be the one to help you carefully craft your ideal form. Wednesday mornings and Thursday nights.
Session I Mornings • Wed. 10-11:30 AM • 9/16-10/21 Register Now!
Session II Mornings • Wed. 10-11:30 AM • 11/11-12/16 Register Now!
*Session I Evenings • 8 wks. • Thurs. 6:30-8 PM • 8/13-10/1 • $125 ($99) Register!
Session II Evenings • 6 wks. • Thurs. 6:30-8 PM • 10/15-11/19 Register Now!

DANCE

SPECIALTY DANCE

BELLY DANCE
Experience the alluring art of Egyptian Belly Dancing. Master Dance Instructor Laura Armenta leads you through the journey. All shapes and sizes are welcome to partake. This is an excellent way to get fit while having fun.
BEGINNING: 6 wks. • Sat. 12-1 PM • 9/19-10/24 • $75 ($60) Register Now!
INTERMEDIATE: 6 wks. • Sat. 1-2 PM • 9/19-10/24 • $75 ($60) Register Now!

TAP
Rosanne DeVries • Wed • 5 wks. • $49 ($39)
Professional Dancer Rosanne DeVries leads participants through the traditional tap steps including the softshoe, time step and a fun routine! Learn the basic steps, brush up on your tap skills, or bring it all together!
TAP Session I • 5:45-6:45 PM • 9/23-10/21
TAP Session II • 5:45-6:45 PM • 11/4-12/2
Register Now!

BALLROOM/SOCIAL DANCE

CHA CHA
Andre Mathews • 5 wks. • Thurs. 6:00-7:00 PM • 9/17-10/15 • $97(78)
Cha Cha is an exciting, syncopated Latin dance that is an offshoot to Mambo. This is a high energy, flirty dance great for club dancing. Get fit and have fun too! Register Now!

CHA CHA Session II
Andre Mathews • 5 wks. • Thurs. 7:00-8:00 PM • 10/29-12/03 11/26 off $97(78)Continuation from Cha Cha I or learn this fun and exciting dance.Register Now!

NIGHT CLUB TWO STEP
Andre Mathews • 5 wks. • Thurs. 7:00-8:00 PM • 9/17-10/15 • $97(78)
Two Step is one of the most practical and versatile social dances ever conceived. It’s danced to mid-tempo ballads, but can easily be danced to country, rock, pop and the latest music. This easy to learn dance will let you dance the night away with confidence. Register Now!

WEST COAST SWING
Andre Mathews • 5 wks. • Thurs. 6:00-7:00 PM • 10/29-12/03 (Off 11/26) • $97(78) This dance can be smooth or be funky & hot. Dance to Rhythm and Blues music, or popular Top 40 tunes. Register Now!

SPECIAL EVENTS

THE HOLIDAY GIFT BLITZ WORKSHOP

DEC. 5th • Sat. • 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Make hand-made gifts for everyone on your list. Choose from six different fun and fabulous projects that are sure to be a hit. Each project costs $15. We offer 3 classes in the morning and three in the afternoon. Take as many as you like.

Morning Sessions: 10 AM – 12:00 PM
Vintage Album Cover Journals: a delightful journal out of these golden oldies.
Gourd birdhouses: Create and decorate birdhouses out of these dried gourds.
Handmade Glass Boxes- craft delicate and personalized glass boxes. You will amaze yourself!

Afternoon Sessions12:30 – 2:30 PM
Mosaic Pendants: Create a gorgeous cut glass and silver or copper mosaic pendant. Back by popular demand!
Microscope Slide Collage Ornaments: These beautiful pendants go beyond mere ornaments – they stand alone as unique (though tiny) works of art
Muslin Folk Art Moon Man Doll- make a whimsical stuffed moon man doll to hang on the wall or hug.Register Now!

A TASTE OF CLASS OPEN HOUSE
Thursday Aug.27th – 5-7 PM. This FREE Arts Sampler Fair is a fun-filled evening with class demonstrations, dance, wacky make & take projects, food and surprises - all to give adults and kids a taste of what our classes are all about! Bring the whole family. (Makes a great date night too)

Class Information

MAKE-UP CLASSES
If a class is canceled by the Arts council, a make-up class will be scheduled. Generally, make-ups are held the week after the last scheduled class. If a student is unable to attend a class for any reason, a make-up is not available.

MATERIALS LISTS
Material lists are provided for some Adult Visual Art classes and workshops. Please keep your materials in returnable form in case of class cancellation.

AGE GUIDELINES
Please respect the recommended age guidelines for children’s classes. Adult classes are open to students 16 years and older. Exceptions must be approved by the instructor.

PHOTO PERMISSION
By registering for a class, you agree to allow the Arts Council to photograph you or your child for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please contact the Program Director at 616.396.3278.

WAITING LIST
A waiting list will be started once a class has reached maximum enrollment. Please do not wait until the last minute to register; classes fi ll quickly.

REFUNDS/WITHDRAWALS
To receive a full refund, student withdrawal must take place at least 5 business days prior to the start of the class. Withdrawals for a class credit must take place prior to the start of the second week of the class. A $10 processing fee will be retained for withdrawals.

CANCELLATIONS
Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment by the fi rst session may be canceled. If a class is canceled, you
may transfer to another class or request a full refund. Foul weather cancellations are based upon Holland Public School closings. Cancellations due to weather will always be posted on our website, www.hollandarts.org.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available for students under 18 thanks to donations from members. Scholarship applications
are available at the front desk.

GIFT CERTIFICATES
Don’t know what to buy for that special someone? Gift certifi cates make the perfect gift and proceeds from
your purchase support Arts Council programs and operations. Gift certifi cates may be purchased in any
amount and applied toward course tuition fees or sales gallery purchases. Member discounts are not available
for gift certificate purchases.



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