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Make art that makes you proud!
The Creative Workshop,
Rochester’s art school for all
ages, has a class for you.
COURSE CATALOG
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Memorial Art Gallery’s art school. It’s a
warm and welcoming place where families
and individuals can nurture their creativity.
This summer we continue our long standing
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tradition of offering high-quality art classes
in all media, for all ages, at all different times and taught by a wide variety of talented
TOP LEFT: Inside Out, oil on canvas by adult student Angela
Bonazinga.
working artists.
BOTTOM RIGHT: Demo collage by children’s art instructor Lisa Myers.
Summer can be a busy time! We hope you will make time for art.
Rachael Baldanza
Curriculum Director
Special thanks to Ria Tafani, who took many of the photos
in this catalog.
Peggy LaHair-Edmunds
Director
kids, tweens & teens
Start with Art (2V–5 with adult)
Maker Magic: Plushie Pull Apart
(6–9 with adult)
Design, Draw, Paint & Build (4–6)
Art Class (4–6)
Clay Play (4–6)
Art Around the World (6–9)
Painting & Collage (7–9)
Clay Creations (7–9)
Drawing Better (8–12)
Cartooning (8–12)
Coolest Jewels Workshop (9–13)
Portrait Drawing & Painting (9–13)
Manga Studio (11–15)
Ceramic Studio (10–15)
Two Week Teen Jewelry (13–17)
Beginning Jewelry (13–adult)
art camps
Art Day School (6–12)
Telling Tales (10–12)
Portfolio Preparation (13–17)
Teen Fashion Camp (13–15)
adult weekdays
Art for Absolute Beginners
Drawing Expressively
Beginning Drawing
Drawing
Beginning Watercolor Painting
Beginning Painting
Painting
Beginning Jewelry
Flex Shaft Tools & Techniques
Fold Formed Earrings Workshop
Intermediate Jewelry
fax 585.276.8960
mail Creative Workshop, 500 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607
Welcome to the Creative Workshop, the
daytime classes
at a glance
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how to contact us
adult evening
classes at a glance
mondays
wednesdays
tuesdays
thursdays
Drawing for Illustration
Print Making
Stone Setting 101
Figure Drawing
Beginning Watercolor Painting
Mixed Media & Collage
Continuing on the Potter’s Wheel
Quick Jewelry Workshops
Beginning Drawing
Beginning on the Potter’s Wheel
Cast Away
Art Social
Pastel Drawing
Sketchbook Doodling & Drawing
Pottery: Handbuilding & Wheel
Beginning Jewelry
a full day of art for 6- to 12-year-olds
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WEEK 2 JULY 6–10
WEEK 5 AUGUST 3–7
Explore places and ideas with the skills of an artist-journalist.
We’ll mix things up this week as we explore collage,
patterns, realistic fantasy paintings and animals weirder
than any zoo!
THE ART OF TRAVEL: ADVENTURES IN ART
• JR 53794 Ancient Egyptian Inspired Art
[Cory Reimer]
and
Art from the Middle Ages
[Laura Garland]
• SR 53795 Art & Photo Inspired by Contemporary Artists
[Roxana Aparicio Wolfe]
and
Art Inspired by the Renaissance
[Cory Reimer]
WEEK 3 JULY 13–17
COLOR AND DESIGN!
Learn more about color relationships in projects that teach
narrative and design skills that last a lifetime.
We’ve re-invigorated our wonderful all day art camp for
kids! This program for kids aged 6–8 [JR] and 9–12 [SR]
continues over seven weeks this summer.
Fee: $255 a week [members $230]
except for week 1 $205 [members $185]
WEEK 1 JUNE 29–JULY 2
four-day session
A SHORT WEEK LONG ON ART
This short week is long on fun!
• JR 53792 Mythology & More: Drawing and Painting
[Warren Mianecke]
and
Painting & Sculptures Outside In
[Lisa Myers]
• SR 53793 Design Delight: Fabric Surface Design
[Mimi Smith]
and
Manga & More: Japanese Inspired Art
[Warren Mianecke]
• SR 53797 Design Principles: What’s Behind Everything
Visually Cool [Johnnie Lee Smith]
and
Color Mastery: Build a Better Palette
[Laura Garland]
WEEK 4 JULY 27–31
COMICS, COPIES & CREATIVE CHARACTERS
Create from your vivid imagination in lots of cartoon
and printmaking projects!
• JR 53798 Comics, Cartoons and Creative Characters
[Laura Garland]
and
A Million Copies: Printmaking Sampler
[Lisa Myers]
• SR 53799 A Million Copies: Printmaking Sampler
[Lisa Myers]
and
Your Secret Army: Small Sculptures that Move
[Eddie Davis III]
• JR 53800 Zootastic Animals in Art
[Cory Reimer]
and
Collagetastic: Colorful, Creative Mixing of Materials
[Lisa Myers]
• SR 53801 Endless Patterns and Abstractions
[Lisa Myers]
and
A Real Vision of an Imaginary World
[Laura Garland]
WEEK 6 AUGUST 10–14
PEOPLE IN ART
From princesses to best friends, the art we make
this week will be full of fantastic people!
• JR 53802 Fabulous Paintings with Stories
[Aubrey Donovan]
and
People Sculptures and Puppets
[Laura Garland]
• SR 53803 What’s the Big Idea—Making Art
with Great Stories
[Amy J. Fisher]
and
Drawing and Painting People Fearlessly
[Johnnie Lee Smith]
WEEK 7 AUGUST 17–21
INSPIRED BY EVERYTHING!
A smorgasbord of ideas and techniques will
send us out of summer creatively!
• JR 53804 Art Around the World [Jenn Soike]
and
Fiber Frenzy [Mimi Smith]
• SR 53805 Architecture Inside and Out:
Looking at and Designing Cool Places [Lisa Myers]
and
Art Studio: Inspired by Popular Culture
[Amy J. Fisher]
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mag.rochester.edu/creativeworkshop. Please do NOT
use the registration form in this brochure. Please DO
call us with any questions at 276-8959.
• JR 53796 Creative Color [Laura Garland]
and
Visual Storytelling—illustrating from the Gallery
[Johnnie Lee Smith]
A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING
ART DAY SCHOOL
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child & adult
All materials are provided for kids, tween & teen classes
(except jewelry classes).
ages 2V-5 with adult
ages 6-9 with adult
START WITH ART
Team up to make fantastic art projects with help
from your “art coach.”
help your child grow!
54025 Monday–Thursday, 9:30–11:30 am,
June 29–July 2 [taught by Suzanne Kolodziej]
54026 Monday–Thursday, 1–3 pm, July 27–30
[taught by Suzanne Kolodziej]
54027 Monday–Thursday, 1–3 pm, August 10–13
[taught by Suzanne Kolodziej]
Enroll in a class with your child and enjoy the time spent
making art together. When your child is ready to attend on
his/her own, know that classes children take independently help them find fast friends, grow confidence in their
own unique talents, and learn from inspiring, enthusiastic
teachers.
Developmentally appropriate art projects and skills are
introduced in exciting ways. This allows children to make
connections with what they are learning at home and
school and what they see around them.
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Half-day options allow for everyone to enjoy art in the mix
of a relaxed summer day.
also for families…
ART AND STORY STROLL
54028 Four Fridays, 1–2:30 pm, July 10–31
[taught by Aubrey Donovan]
In Start with Art, the accompanying adult serves as a
helper, providing warm encouragement while your child
makes art and has a lot of fun! Your little one will create
magical projects by following clear step-by-step directions
while also making the creative decisions all artists make.
Kids gain experience with high quality art materials and
tools. Classes often go into the galleries for inspiration.
Fee: $109 (members $98)
Fee for Friday class: $82 (members $74)
ASIAN PACIFIC
AMERICAN HERITAGE FAMILY DAY
Sunday, May 3, noon–5 pm
Thursdays, 11 am–noon, May 21 and June 18
2015 Series Sponsor: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Children ages 2 to 5 and an accompanying adult
are invited to an hour-long story reading and art
viewing experience. For information about these
programs, visit mag.rochester.edu/calendar.
Our family days feature hands-on art activities; music
and dance demonstrations; storytelling; and cultural
displays. Suggested donation $5 per family.
Admission is $5 per adult (children free). To
preregister please call Kerry Donovan, 276.8971.
Do not use the form on page 10.
This series is supported by the Joanna M. and
Michael R. Grosodonia Fund and the Frank Grosso
and Diane Holahan Grosso Fund.
Visit mag.rochester.edu to learn more.
Pictured: Workshop art history instructor Winnie
Tsang gave an informal talk at last year’s family day.
Tsang will be teaching a course in May on contemporary
Chinese art (p. 9).
Photo by Brandon K. Vick.
collaborate with your child!
MAKER MAGIC: PLUSHIE PULL APART
Deconstruct Your Stuffed Animal
54029 Three Thursdays, 6:30–8 pm, July 9–30
(no class July 23) [taught by Suzanne Kolodziej]
Have a few Beanie Babies in the toy box? What about a
Webkinz whose secret code doesn’t work! Bring a plushie
(not your favorite) and we will pull them apart, turn their
heads inside out, and explore how they are constructed.
Then each class member donates a few parts—maybe
arms, legs, tails, or ears and recreates a new creature.
Learn about artists that use plushies and stuffed animals
as the material for their art and why.
Each family member should bring one stuffed animal
as their base to work from and a sewing kit. There
will be additional stuffed animals for experimentation
and parts donation.
Fee: $63 (members $57)
DESIGN, DRAW, PAINT & BUILD
CLAY PLAY
54030 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, July 6–17
[taught by Suzanne Kolodziej]
54034 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, July 6–17
[taught by Kim Ryan]
Young children will be introduced to materials and processes that encourage experimentation, exploration, and
expression. Children will learn about the elements of art
and the principles of design. The visits to the Gallery will
highlight art concepts the class is exploring.
54035 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, July 20–31
[taught by Brittany Rae]
ages 4–6
Fee: $195 (members $176)
ages 4–6
54036 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, August 3–14
[taught by Casey Cardillo]
54037 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, August 17–28
[taught by Brittany Rae]
Clay is a wonderfully creative material! Kids have fun
smashing, shmushing, coiling, pinching and creating
imaginative sculptures and useful things.
Fee: $205 (members $185)
ART AROUND THE WORLD
ages 6–9
54038 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, August 17–28
[taught by Suzanne Kolodziej]
This fun class connects art with global education.
Each day the children will explore a different culture
via an art lesson, picture books, and a Gallery visit.
Travel all the continents in only two weeks!
ART CLASS
54031 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, July 20–31
[taught by Kim Ryan]
54032 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, August 3–14
[taught by Laura Sidebotham]
54033 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, August 17–28
[taught by Casey Cardillo]
Children learn to use art materials as they explore
painting, printmaking and sculpture inspired by
famous artists, favorite stories, the Gallery and their
own imaginative worlds.
Fee: $195 (members $176)
54040 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, July 6–17
[taught by Brittany Rae]
54041 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, July 20–31
[taught by Danielle Zatkowsky]
54042 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, August 3–14
[taught by Danielle Zatkowsky]
54043 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, August 17–28
[taught by Linda DelMonte]
This is a fun and productive studio class for kids who
like to get their hands dirty. Clay is coiled into big vases,
formed into tall creatures, and made into projects based
on themes and children’s imaginations. Kids learn how
clay works—how to slip & score, and how their projects
are fired and glazed.
Fee: $205 (members $185)
DRAWING BETTER
ages 8–12
54044 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, August 3–14
[taught by Eddie Davis III]
This class builds in age-appropriate drawing lessons on
composition, line, shape, form and shading, while including lots of drawing from imagination, drawing games and
exercises and visits into the Gallery to look and draw.
Fee: $195 (members $176)
CARTOONING
ages 8–12
Fee: $195 (members $176)
54045 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, July 6–17
[taught by Eddie Davis III]
PAINTING AND COLLAGE
54046 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, August 3–14
[taught by Johnnie Lee Smith]
ages 7–9
54039 Ten weekdays, 1:30–3:30 pm, August 17–28
[taught by Lisa Myers]
Be inspired! Explore color and composition while
creating visually exciting paintings and collage.
We will have fun experimenting with a variety of
supplies and recycled materials.
Fee: $195 (members $176)
Learn to create engaging original characters, in a setting of
your own design with a story to tell. Students build illustration skills while using their imaginations in a relaxing,
creative environment.
Fee: $195 (members $176)
THE COOLEST JEWELS WORKSHOP
ages 9–12
54047 Four weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, June 29–July 2
[taught by Sara Silvio]
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Learn to use gorgeous beads the way professional jewelers
do—such as fun chain-making and styling earrings. The
instructor demonstrates, teaches and supports as students
design and make their own beaded jewelry.
Fee: $95 (members $86)
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find your talent,
develop your style!
Find your talent, develop your style! Our teen and tween
classes nurture creativity by bringing together students
with similar interests and instructors who teach from their
own passion and experience. We emphasize collaboration,
original artwork, and solid drawing, painting and sculpting
skills that can last a lifetime. Our classes have no previous
requirements and no grades, tests or final projects—ours is
a community of motivated learners.
PORTRAIT DRAWING AND PAINTING:
MAKING FACES REAL
ages 9–13
54048 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, July 20–31
[taught by Johnnie Lee Smith]
Draw and paint convincing faces inspired by the paintings
on view in the Gallery but making all the creative decisions
yourself. Using the same techniques artists use, you’ll be
able to paint a convincing portrait. Even if you have never
drawn before, you can do this with individual instruction
and demonstrations.
All materials are provided for kids, tween & teen classes (except jewelry classes).
TWO-WEEK TEEN JEWELRY
ages 13–17
54054 Two Wednesdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm,
August 19 & 26 [taught by Mark Thone]
Explore basic jewelry techniques and create a cuff
bracelet, simple ring, or pendant.
Fee: $66 (members $59)
BEGINNING JEWELRY
ages 13–adult
54089 Ten weekdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, July 6–17
[taught by Loraine Cooley]
Fee: $195 (members $176)
54090 Ten weekdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, July 20–31
[taught by Loraine Cooley]
MANGA STUDIO
Fee: $273 (members $246)
ages 11–15
54049 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, August 17–28
[taught by Warren Mianecke]
Manga is a Japanese style of comic book illustration loved
by teens worldwide. For kids who love to draw, learn how
to make your very own drawings with better visual storytelling and more expressive characters. Students produce
Manga drawings that will impress even those unfamiliar
with this art form.
Interested teens may choose from these adult sessions. See
the course descriptions on page 8.
TELLING TALES:
CARTOONING & STORYWRITING
For ages 7–9
54057 Five weekdays, 9 am–4 pm, July 20–24
[taught by Eddie Davis III/Donna Marbach]
54052 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, August 3–14
[taught by Brittany Rae]
In this exciting collaboration between Writers & Books and
the Creative Workshop, you’ll create your own characters
and explore your own story ideas while learning at the
hand of a master writer and a master artist. You’ll learn
the tools of the trade—how to illustrate an idea, choose
a fitting style, and draw things you don’t know how to
draw—and learn the basics of plot, character and setting,
all using juicy language. At the end of the week, you’ll
take home your own comic or story book. Students
will spend the morning at Writers & Books and the
afternoons at the Creative Workshop, and will be walked
by teachers or teachers’ assistants between these sites during the lunch hour.
54053 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, August 17–28
[taught by Paul Harp]
Please register using the form on page 10. A separate
permission form will be emailed or sent to you.
Create beautiful and functional ceramic pieces from
bisque to glaze as you learn professional ceramic studio
techniques. Students can learn to use the potter’s wheel.
Fee: $265 (MAG and W&B members $240). All materials are
included, but not lunch; please pack a lunch each day.
Fee: $195 (members $176)
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CERAMIC STUDIO:
HANDBUILDING & WHEEL
ages 10–15
54050 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, July 6–17
[taught by Rose Van Tyne]
54051 Ten weekdays, 9:30–11:30 am, July 20–31
[taught by Rose Van Tyne]
Fee: $205 (members $185)
PORTFOLIO PREPARATION:
DRAWING & PAINTING
For ages 13–17
54058 Five weekdays, 9:30 am–4:30 pm, August 10–14
[taught by Gina Zanolli/Julie Flisnik]
Put together a strong visual portfolio. In this class you will
identify your strengths and work on building skills. You’ll
also create impressive portfolio-worthy drawings and
paintings from direct observation, learn to research creative options, and take constructive criticism on your artwork without losing what is essentially your gift.
Fee: $265 (members $240). Some materials are included.
We do not provide lunch so please pack a lunch each day.
TEEN FASHION CAMP
For ages 13–15
54059 Five weekdays, 10 am–4 pm, August 17–21
[taught by Raul Siro Ferreira/Eddie Davis III]
In this fun Project Runway-inspired week, we combine
drawing, sewing and design instruction that will help
any aspiring fashion designer make a garment from
scratch. Students will learn how to turn a rough idea
into a righteous outfit.
Fee: $245 (members $221) Some materials are included.
Plan to bring your own sewing machine. We do not
provide lunch so please pack a lunch each day.
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DRAWING EXPRESSIVELY
54066 Four weekdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm,
June 29–July 2 [taught by Gina Zanolli]
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ART SOCIAL
Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 pm [taught by Sara Blake Davies]
Gather your friends for a fun, quick art experience with
a cheerful and engaging art teacher, in a unique setting.
While you’re here, enjoy tapas and live music. No experience needed and all materials provided. Simply come for a
little fun and a little art! Preregistration is required.
54060 July 16
54061 July 23
54062 July 30
54063 August 6
Fee: $109 (members $98)
BEGINNING DRAWING
54067 Six Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, July 8–August 12
[taught by Gina Zanolli]
54068 Five weekdays, 1:30–4:30 pm, July 27–31
[taught by Gina Zanolli]
54064 August 13
Fee per session: $12 (does not include tapas, wine or beer)
For topics and more information, visit
mag.rochester.edu/artsocial.
Learn to draw what you see—in the Gallery and in the
studio—with accuracy of scale, form, proportion, and
perspective. The class is taught with fun exercises,
patient instruction, and individual coaching. You will
gain confidence through observation and practice.
Fee for six sessions: $161 (members $145)
Fee for five sessions: $135 (members $122)
ART FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
54065 Five weekdays, 1:30–4:30 pm, July 20–24
[taught by Lisa Myers]
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54070 Five weekdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, July 6–10
[taught by Gina Zanolli]
Take your existing drawing skills further, faster with
individual coaching, concise and practical instruction
on content, composition and style, and lots of drawing
challenges and inspirations. This class often draws in
the Gallery; allowing for inspiration and education.
Fee: $135 (members $122)
FIGURE DRAWING
54071 Six Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, July 7–August 11
[taught by Gina Zanolli]
Learn about drawing as an investigation and exploration
through gesture, sighting, perspective, value and perception. This class uses a live, professional model.
Fee: $176 (members $158)
PASTEL DRAWING EN PLEIN AIR
DRAWING FOR ILLUSTRATION
Learn to draw outside using a favored technique of many
landscape artists—quick, colorful, powerful pastel. Through
studies and sketches, direct observation and revision, you
will make finished pastels you are proud of. For all levels.
This class teaches the principles and practice of
illustration. You’ll gain experience drawing ideas, using
various materials common in illustration and cartooning
and working within industry standards and printing
concerns. Drawings and text will grow together with
coaching and emphasis on understanding and creating
a visually satisfying illustrated story.
54069 Five Thursdays, 6:00–9:00 pm, July 9–August 6
[taught by Joe Tarantelli]
Fee: $135 (members $122)
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DRAWING
54072 Six Mondays, 6:30–9:30 pm, July 6–August 10
[taught by Eddie Davis III]
Fee: $161 (members $145)
July 26–September 13 at MAG
Summers at MAG are dedicated to the art of upstate New York. In 2015, don’t miss Rochester’s oldest and longestrunning juried exhibition. The works in the 65th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition will showcase the talents of
emerging and established artists from a 27-county region of western New York. They will be chosen by this year’s
juror, Michael Rooks, Wieland Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art.
In 2013, the 64th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition featured work by current Creative Workshop instructors
Phyllis Bryce-Ely, Loraine Cooley, Alice Gold, Dale Klein, Dejan Pejovic and Joe Tarantelli. Three of these
artists—Cooley, Klein and Tarantelli—are teaching this summer.
The 65th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition is sponsored by M&T Bank, with additional support provided by
The Rubens Family Foundation.
SKETCHBOOK DOODLING & DRAWING
54073 Five Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, July 16–August 13
[taught by Dale Klein]
Have fun as you learn to use color, line and form to express
and communicate in new ways. This class is open to all
modes of drawing, allowing you to explore different ways
to express your ideas and new ways to work with sketching. Great for loosening up! For all levels.
Fee: $135 (members $122)
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Patient, practical and friendly instruction will introduce art
principles, as you play and gain confidence with painting
and drawing. This class is designed as a sampler of a variety
of media. All materials provided.
Fee: $140 (members $126)
Short course! This drawing class focuses on freeing up your
expressive skills. Through exercises and one-on-one coaching, you will use a variety of media to draw outside your
comfort zone. All materials are provided.
Materials lists will post to
mag.rochester.edu/creativeworkshop
one week before classes start.
ADULT BEGINNERS, DRAWING,
Teens with some experience and a strong interest should look here, too!
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BEGINNING WATERCOLOR PAINTING
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PRINTMAKING
54074 Five Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, July 14–August 11
[taught by Larry Keefe]
54075 Five weekdays, 1:30–4:30 pm, August 10–14
[taught by Glenn C. Miller]
54081 Five Mondays,
6:30–9:30 pm,
July 13–August 10
[taught by Dale Klein]
This practical approach to
printmaking allows you to
create wood or linoleum
blocks, plexiglass etchings,
and monoprints to take
your ideas further. Great
for beginners or those
with experience.
54076 Five weekdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, August 24–28
[taught by Cynthia Iannaccone]
Learn to use watercolor effectively and efficiently! Our
knowledgeable, engaging teachers guide you through
everything from brushes to palette colors to paper.
Fee: $135 (members $122)
BEGINNING PAINTING
Fee: $135 (members $122)
54077 Five weekdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, July 27–31
[taught by Cynthia Iannaccone]
Above: In 2013, Dale Klein’s print Hadang was selected for
the Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition (box on p. 6).
54078 Five weekdays, 1:30–4:30 pm, August 17–21
[taught by Gina Zanolli]
mix it up
Start painting with clear instruction in using color, finding
a painting process that works for you, and creating strong
compositions. Class is taught with demonstrations,
exercises and lots of inspiration. Students use acrylics or
oil paints, your preference.
Fee: $135 (members $122)
PAINTING
54079 Five weekdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, July 13–17
[taught by Gina Zanolli]
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Materials lists will post to
mag.rochester.edu/creativeworkshop
one week before classes start.
54080 Five weekdays, 1:30–4:30 pm, August 3–7
[taught by Gina Zanolli]
Not sure where you stand with your paintings? This
class is a comfortable painting studio where a kind and
keen instructor will push your work along as you learn
from practice and your peers. Best for students with
some painting experience.
Fee: $135 (members $122)
MIXED MEDIA & COLLAGE
54082 Six Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30, July 7–August 11
[taught by Kathleen Nicastro]
Have fun as you learn to use a wide variety of materials
to express and communicate in new ways. The class
will be creating 2-D and 3-D projects.
Fee: $135 (members $122)
make it your way in clay
Our clay classes are designed to give students the full
experience of forming and glazing their own work.
Beginning courses introduce the fundamentals of
working in clay, while continuing classes help you
master techniques and develop your own personal style.
All firing is included in the price of the class, as are all glazes.
Students in adult ceramics classes can buy clay and tools
at the Creative Workshop.
POTTERY MAKING:
HANDBUILDING AND WHEEL
54083 Six Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, July 9–August 13
[taught by Rose Van Tyne/Paul Harp]
Are you interested in exploring with clay? This
beginner-level ceramics class offers hand-building
(forming functional and decorative pieces using slabrolled, coiled, and hand-forming techniques) through
work on the potter’s wheel. Each teacher provides group
demonstrations, as well as individualized instruction.
Fee: $171 (members $154)
BEGINNING ON THE POTTER’S WHEEL
54084 Six Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, July 8–August 12
[taught by Shelly Green Stoler]
This beginner-level course will introduce you to the basics
of the potter’s wheel. You’ll learn wedging, centering,
trimming, throwing small cylinders and glaze basics.
Working with clay will help you escape the stress of the
day by getting dirty and getting centered. Your teacher
will demonstrate, give you hands-on help when needed,
and explain the whole process of wheel-thrown pottery.
Fee: $171 (members $154)
CONTINUING ON THE POTTER’S WHEEL
54085 Six Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, July 7–August 11
[taught by Shelly Green Stoler]
You’re ready to move into this class when you can throw
a cylinder, a bowl and a plate. You can learn to thrown
larger, attach handles, create surface texturing, even
lidded vessels, teapots and altered shapes. Ask your
teacher for guidance with technique or design, or just
keep spinning along productively on the wheel.
Fee: $171 (members $154)
make your
own fine jewelry
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ADULT JEWELRY
Our studio is full of fine craftsmanship and good cheer!
Our students often tell us they didn’t think they could
make beautiful, wearable jewelry—but then they master
the use of saws, solder and sandpaper.
QUICK JEWELRY WORKSHOP SERIES
[taught by Mark Thone]
Simple Ring
54086 Two Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, July 7 & 14
Make a wonderful, wearable ring using wire and
sheet metal.
Metal Cuff Bracelet
54087 Two Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, July 21 & 28
Texture, bend and cut sheet metal to create your own
unique cuff bracelet.
Stone Pendant
54088 Two Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, August 4 & 11
Saw, file and drill to create your own cabochon pendant.
Fee: $66 (members $59)
BEGINNING JEWELRY
54089 Ten weekdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, July 6–17
[taught by Loraine Cooley]
54090 Ten weekdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, July 20–31
[taught by Loraine Cooley]
54091 Six Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, July 9–August 13
[taught by Mark Thone]
Fee for ten sessions: $273 (members $246)
Fee for six sessions: $176 (members $158)
Call us at 585.276.8959!
FLEXIBLE SHAFT TOOLS & TECHNIQUES
54092 Three weekdays, 1:30–3:30 pm, July 20–22
[taught by Loraine Cooley]
Learn what all those tools in your Flex Shaft or Dremel kits
are for! Each tool, from grinding and texturing to buffs and
buffing compounds will be demonstrated and discussed. Plus,
you’ll receive a handout with charts describing different
manufacturer’s color codes and recommendations for use.
CAST AWAY
54095 Four Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, July 22–August 12
[taught by Joanne Lachiusa]
In this fun, fast-paced class, you’ll make a cast jewelry piece
using the lost wax method (drawing, making a model,
investing, casting and finishing) or the cuttlebone method.
Fee: $119 (members $107)
Fee: $82 (members $74)
FOLD FORMED EARRINGS WORKSHOP
54093 Five weekdays, 1:30 –3:30 pm, August 3–7
[taught by Loraine Cooley]
Basic fold forming techniques as well as disc cutting and
drilling will be demonstrated. You’ll create unique 3-D
forms that can be combined with beads, chain and wire to
create unique earrings. Beginners welcome!
Fee: $130 (members $117)
STONE SETTING 101
INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY
Learn to bezel set stones. Take a stone and combine it
with metal to create a unique piece of jewelry. Learn
how to manipulate metal to secure a stone in place.
Finish the class with at least one self-designed wearable
piece of jewelry.
Go beyond what you’ve already learned in your Beginning
Jewelry class. Ramp up your soldering skills, learn some fold
forming and add some new techniques to your jewelry “tool
box.” You’ll be inspired with demonstrations on more
advanced techniques.
Fee: $171 (members $154)
Fee: $268 (members $241)
54094 Six Mondays, 6:30–9:30 pm, July 6–August 10
[taught by Yvonne Cupolo]
54096 Ten weekdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, August 3–14
[taught by Loraine Cooley]
more on next page!
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Here’s your chance to learn basic techniques of cutting,
filing, forming, soldering and finishing metal. You’ll use
tiny, fine-toothed sawblades to cut metal and learn how to
solder copper, brass or silver. You’ll also learn to bezel-set
stones, as you design and create your own fine jewelry.
Each teacher approaches the class with a unique style,
with an eye towards demonstrating and instilling fine
craftsmanship and safe techniques from your very first
project. Fee includes standard supply kit (no silver).
Above: In 2013, instructor Loraine Cooley’s mixed-media work Phases: Birth/Chaos/Rest
was selected for the Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition (box on page 6).
discounts / specials
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special! family discount
We love families! If you sign up for a class, additional members of your family can also sign up for a class
at 10% off. To learn more, call the Workshop, 585.276.8959.
members sign up for classes ahead of the crowd!
FROM MAO TO NOW:
CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ART
As a thank you to all MAG members, we’re happy to offer priority registration for any class in this brochure
from APRIL 27–MAY 9. Simply call 585.276.8959, identify yourself as a MAG member, and we’ll sign you up!
54022 Four Thursdays, 6:30–8 pm, May 7–28
[taught by Winnie Tsang]
membership special for workshop students
This class explores Maoist art
and its artistic legacy from 1949
to the present. We will study the
propagandistic nature and
expressions in many forms of art
including Western-style art, ink
painting, and posters; cult commodities surrounding the worship of Mao; and the legacy of
Maoist art in contemporary
Chinese and global art.
Not a member? Join the Gallery today (or renew your membership) and save! When you register for any
class at the Creative Workshop, you can take $15 off your Individual or Family membership. You’ll pay only
$50 for an Individual membership (regular price: $65), or $65 for a Family membership (regular price: $80).
To learn more, call the member­ship office, 585.276.8938, visit mag.rochester.edu/join/, or sign up on the
form at right.
save the date!
Fee: $106 (members $95)
Pictured: Bombard the Headquarters—My Big-Character
Poster (now lost), 1967. Oil on canvas.
Put our next OPEN HOUSE on your calendar now. Meet teaching artists, enjoy artist
demonstrations, and get $5 off registration (offer good during Open House only)!
show your art
Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13 at the M&T Bank Clothesline Festival
Included in Clothesline admission (adults $5, kids 10 and under free)
Pictured at left is Mountains, a sterling
silver pendant by “Cast Away” jewelry
student Brett Baker, from the recent
Spring Adult Student Show. The class is
offered again this summer (p. 8).
BURNE GALLERY SCHEDULE
School 23 Show
Each Creative Workshop student—adult, teen or child;
newcomer or “regular”—has a chance to show at least
one piece of artwork in the Workshop’s Lucy Burne Gallery.
Students come away with a feeling of satisfaction,
knowing they have been part of a professional exhibit.
This is a part of the Workshop experience that should
not be missed! For more information, contact Rachael
Baldanza, curriculum director, 585.276.8956
(rbaldanza@mag.rochester.edu).
Through May 9
Spring Children’s Show
May 16–June 6
Summer Adult Student Show
June 12–August 7
Faculty Show
August 14–October 9
CALL FOR ENTRIES
M&T Bank Clothesline Festival
Juried fine art & crafts festival open to New York
state artists
When: September 12 & 13
More info at: clothesline.rochester.edu
Contact: clothesline@mag.rochester.edu (585.276.8950)
HOW TO REGISTER
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Please mail, fax, phone or bring form at right to:
Creative Workshop, 500 University Avenue, Rochester,
NY 14607 (tel. 585.276.8959 / fax 585.276.8960).
WANT TO SIGN UP
FOR A CLASS?
Register early to guarantee enrollment in the class of
your choice.
PHONE NUMBER PLEASE!
Don’t forget to supply home and work numbers so
that we can reach you in case of an emergency or in
the rare event of a weather cancellation. A phone
number is particularly important if you are enrolling
your child in a class.
ESPECIALLY FOR PARENTS
Please give us the names of any adults permitted to
pick up your child from a class on the form at right.
Students should be the stated age by the start of the
class. Exceptions can be made for some classes; check
with the Workshop, 585.276.8959.
Students are expected to attend and participate in
classes without a parent or guardian present, unless
otherwise noted. Students should dress to get dirty—
that’s part of the fun!
register here
SUMMER 2015 CREATIVE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM
OFFICE USE ONLY
STUDENT #1
AGE/BIRTHDATE (CHILD ONLY)
COURSE FEE
DAY/TIME
COURSE FEE
AGE/BIRTHDATE (CHILD ONLY)
MEMBERSHIP
DAY/TIME
TOTAL
ADULT'S NAME (CHILDREN’S CLASSES)
RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD
DATE PROC.
ADDRESS
ZIP
CASH
Please do not use this form for Art Day School. For the required ADS packet, call the Workshop, 585.276.8959.
COURSE CODE & TITLE
STUDENT #2
REFUND POLICY
The Workshop reserves the right to cancel any class.
• Classes with inadequate enroll­ment are canceled
one week before the first class meeting. All fees
are refunded when the Workshop cancels a class.
• R
efunds of class fees, less $25, will be made if you
withdraw prior to the second class meeting. No
refunds for classes that meet only once.
* T he Memorial Art Gallery reserves the right to
remove or bar any person from Creative Workshop
classes who, in MAG’s judgment, poses a perceived
or actual threat to person or property or whose
conduct disrupts or interferes with the class.
Please note that the Workshop reserves the right to
make teacher changes or cancel classes when necessary.
ABOUT OUR PRICES
The Workshop has long offered classes at the lowest
rates possible. Yet if the price of a class is what keeps
you from considering it, please don’t hesitate to inquire
about a payment plan or need-based scholarship.
Each year, approximately 100 students take Workshop
classes at a reduced rate through the support of many
generous endowment funds.
Scholarship inquires should be directed to
Peggy LaHair-Edmunds at 585.276.8957
(plahaire@mag.rochester.edu). All scholarships
are need-based and awarded on a first come,
first served basis.
COURSE CODE & TITLE
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HOME
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WORK
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EMAIL (TO CONFIRM REGISTRATION)
INITIALS
ADULTS AUTHORIZED TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD
LIST
ANYTHING ELSE WE SHOULD KNOW?
CONFIRM
GALLERY MEMBER?
INDIVIDUAL
DATE REFUNDED /
STORE CREDIT
YES (INDICATE LEVEL)
FAMILY
WISH TO BE A MEMBER? (SEE FACING PAGE FOR SPECIAL OFFER)
INDIVIDUAL ($65) ($50)
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AMOUNT $
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FAMILY ($80) ($65)
INITIALS
NEW!
I GIVE PERMISSION FOR THE USE OF PHOTOS AND VIDEO OF MYSELF AND / OR MY ARTWORK IN MEMORIAL ART GALLERY PUBLICATIONS.
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• We cannot prorate class fees for students not
attending all class meetings.
Just fill out the form
below, then call, fax or
phone us! Or you can
stop by in person, like
the students in this
1950 archive photo.
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your email address at right. Please allow at least one
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summer 2015 classes
Watch for our fall brochure in mid August.
SUMMER CLASSES AT A GLANCE........................................................... page 1
CHILD & ADULT, CHILDREN, TEEN CLASSES........................................ page 2
ADULT CLASSES.......................................................................................... page 6
ART APPRECIATION.................................................................................... page 9
REGISTRATION FORM...............................................................................page 10
jumpstart
your art!
LEFT:
C. E. Morgan
in November
2014, in Dick
Kane’s Advanced
Painting class.
RIGHT:
Morgan’s finished
work, Reaching
for the Prize, from
the Spring Adult
Student Show.