Winter/Spring 2015 Catalog of Classes and Workshops classes & workshops Davis Arts Center 1919 F Street P.O. Box 4340 Davis, CA 95617 530.756.4100 classical guitar series performance tsao gallery Non-profit Org U.S. Postage Paid Permit #60 Davis, CA Registration Procedures You may register for Davis Arts Center classes in the following ways: 1. Register online at davisartscenter.org/classes. 2. Mail a completed registration form (found on the back of this catalog) to Davis Arts Center, PO Box 4340, Davis CA 95617. Please note: You must use the PO Box and 95617 zip code (not the street address) when mailing to us. 3. Fax the completed registration form with credit card information to us at (530) 756-3041. 4. Register by telephone by calling (530) 756- R E G I S T R AT I O N 4100. We accept most credit cards, including Discover, Mastercard, Visa, and American Express. All registrations are considered confirmed when payment is received. You will not receive further confirmation. Therefore, it is your responsibility to record all personal registration information to ensure attendance on the correct date and time. You will be notified by phone or by email if a class for which you have registered is postponed or cancelled. REGISTRATION POLICIES Late Fees Davis Arts Center fees are due at the time of registration. Students may not participate unless fees have been paid. Teachers cannot be paid if fees are outstanding, so please be courteous to your instructor and to Arts Center staff by paying for classes at the start of each session. A $5 administration fee will be charged for each class registration received more than 1 week after the first day of the class. Cancellations We urge you to register at least 1 week before the beginning of a class session, since minimum enrollment must be met for classes to be held. When enrollment is below minimum 5 days prior to the first day of class, there is a strong possibility that the class will be cancelled. We will make every effort to contact registered students in a timely manner if cancellation occurs. If a class you have registered for is cancelled, you may choose to have your fee refunded in full or transferred to another class. Wait Lists Once an instructor’s maximum enrollment is reached, names will be placed on a wait list and students will be notified if an opening occurs. Contact Davis Arts Center office to be added to a wait list. Refund Policy All refunds due to student withdrawal are subject to a $2.50 administration fee. Please be certain that you are able to attend before registering for a class. Notification of withdrawal must be given at least 10 business days before the start of the class, or you will also be responsible for the materials fee (if any). Registrations are considered final 5 business days before the first class, and no refunds will be given after this time. Exceptions to this policy may be granted only in cases of documented family or medical emergency (see front office staff). Davis Arts Center does not pro-rate fees due to planned absences, minor illnesses, vacation schedules, or other conflicts. Classes are not refunded or pro-rated due to failure to attend. Permission from the instructor is needed for exceptions to this policy. If a pro-rated or dropin payment is approved by the instructor, a $2.50 administration fee will be applied to pro-rate one or more classes in a session. Participation Policies Davis Arts Center is not responsible for unattended children on the premises. We do not assume responsibility if your child is dropped off early or picked up late. Please come into the building to confirm that your child gets to class. Davis Arts Center is responsible only for registered students. Parents are responsible for children brought onto the premises who are not registered in our classes. membership Davis Arts Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admission to its programs, events, and activities, including its hiring and employment practices. It is not necessary to be a member of Davis Arts Center in order to take classes; however, membership benefits include a $10 discount on classes, which will be applied upon registration. (Note: discount does not apply to individual classes or to selected workshops.) Scholarships A limited number of scholarships for classes are available through the Davis Arts Center Scholarship Fund. In addition, the Arthur C. Heehler Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for adult creative writing students. Awards are based on demonstrated financial need. Residents of Davis and nearby areas are eligible. Applications are due at least three weeks before the start of the class desired. Please note: Scholarships can be given to the same family only once per year. Interpreter Services Davis Arts Center is pleased to provide interpreter services for deaf students on a first-come, first-serve basis. This service is made possible by the $1000 Red Roses Fund established by the band Lawsuit. Donations to this fund are always welcome. Instructors Davis Arts Center instructor biographies are now available online at davisartscenter.org/classes. Davis Arts Center instructors are independent contractors and determine their own fees, class size, content and style of instruction. Interested in teaching a class? Submit your proposal online at davisartscenter.org/education/class-proposals. Davis Arts Center Office and Gallery Hours are: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 AM – 7 PM, Friday 9:30 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 3PM (530) 756-4100 • (530) 756-3041 Fax e-mail: office@davisartscenter.org • Website: www.davisartscenter.org 2 - Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops Winter/Spring 2014 Holiday Schedule Office will be closed: December 22 - January 1 (Winter Break) January 19 (MLK Day) February 16 (President’s Day) May 25 (Memorial Day) Check individual class schedules to see if your class will be held on these dates. (Example - *No Class: 1/19) ceramic arts CLAY FOR ALL AGES (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 4+) Instructor: Linda S. Fitz Gibbon Day & Time: Monday; 4-5:15 pm Member Price: $56 Price: $66 Session A: 1/5-1/26 no class 1/19 Session B: 2/2-2/23 no class 2/16 Price: $86 Member Price: $76 Session C: 3/2-3/30 no class 3/23 Session D: 4/6-4/27 Session E: 5/4-6/1 no class 5/25 ceramic arts..................3 culinary arts................. 9 martial arts................. 14 gallery/exhibitions:... 16 fiber arts........................5 tech arts....................... 9 yoga.............................. 14 contributors................ 17 drawing & painting..... 6 drama...........................10 literary arts.................. 15 mixed media................ 8 music............................10 T. A. L. K....................... 15 ongoing classes at a glance by day of week...........18-19 photography................ 9 dance............................11 upcoming events:...... 16 registration form...... 20 CLAY FOR FUN (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 4+) POTTERY WHEEL & HANDBUILDING (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 6+) In this class you will take hunks of squishy clay and turn them into special, colorful creations as you learn some fun and easy ways to shape, mold and decorate your projects. Students see the recycled clay churning in the mixer, feel the warm kiln getting hotter as artwork is fired, and even get to learn a funny song about working with clay: “Scratch It! Slip it!, Stick it!” All of the materials used are non-toxic and food-safe. (Price includes a $14 materials/firing fee.) Students will be introduced to working on the potters’ wheel or can choose to hand-build their projects. All of the materials used are non-toxic and food safe. Be sure to wear close-toed shoes. (Price includes a $14 materials/firing fee.) Instructor: Heidi Bekebrede Day & Time: Tuesday; 3:30-4:30 pm Price: $82 Member Price: $72 Session A: 1/6-2/3 Day & Time: Wednesday; 3:30-4:45 pm Price: $94 Member Price: $84 Day & Time: Thursday; 4:45-6 pm Member Price: $72 Session C: 4/1-4/29 Session D: 5/6-6/3 Day & Time: Thursday; 3:30-4:30 pm Price: $82 Member Price: $72 Session A: 1/8-2/5 Session B: 2/12-3/12 Session C: 4/2-4/30 Price: $94 Member Price: $84 Session A: 1/8-2/5 Session B: 2/12-3/12 Session C: 4/2-4/30 Session D: 5/7-6/4 CLAY FOR FUN, ADVANCED (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) Friday afternoon is a time to relax and make clay pots and projects! Learn to throw on the pottery wheel or experiment with various hand-building techniques. Requirements: Patience, old clothes or cover-ups, and old sneakers - NO open-toed sandals. (Price includes a $14 materials/firing fee.) Session D: 5/7-6/4 Instructor: Heidi Bekebrede Day & Time: Friday; 3-4 pm Day & Time: Friday; 4:30-5:45 pm Price: $82 Register Online: davisartscenter.org Member Price: $84 Session A: 1/6-2/3 Session B: 2/10-3/10 Session C: 3/31-4/28 Session D: 5/5-6/2 Day & Time: Wednesday; 2-3 pm Session C: 3/31-4/28 Session B: 2/11-3/11 December 5-7, 2014 Price: $94 Session D: 5/5-6/2 Session B: 2/10-3/10 Session A: 1/7-2/4 Holiday Sale Day & Time: Tuesday; 4:45-6 pm Session A: 1/7-2/4 Session B: 2/11-3/11 Session C: 4/1-4/29 Session D: 5/6-6/3 Price: $82 24th Annual Davis Arts Center Instructor: Heidi Bekebrede Member Price: $72 Session A: 1/9-2/6 Session B: 2/13-3/13 Session C: 4/3-5/1 Session D: 5/8-6/5 Price: $94 Member Price: $84 Session A: 1/9-2/6 Session B: 2/13-3/13 Session C: 4/3-5/1 Session D: 5/8-6/5 Continued On Next Page Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops - 3 VISUAL ARTS This class can accommodate kinder age, youth, adults, parents/grandparents with child, as well as homeschool/independent study students who are looking for an unstructured clay environment. Potter’s wheels are available to mature students. Projects will be suggested or students can work independently. (Price includes a $16 materials/firing fee.) Table of Contents workshops & camps: Ceramic Arts Continued from page 3 CERAMIC ARTS (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) This is a hand building class for sculpture and/or functional ware. Wheels are available along with guidance if requested. Basic hand building and glaze techniques are taught. White and red clay along with a broad selection of low fire glazes are included. (Price includes a $20 materials/firing fee.) Get into the Winter-time spirit in this one day workshop open to elementary aged children. Day & Time: Monday; 6:15-8:45 pm We will make and paint an ice-crown clay box, play games, build forts, drink hot cocoa, sing songs and make art! Bring a bag lunch! Bring your sleeping bag, a pillow and a favorite stuffed toy. Your fired, glazed project will be ready to pick up in one week. (Price includes a $12 materials fee.) Note: membership discount does not apply to this camp. Price: $76 Instructor: Heidi Bekebrede Instructor: Linda S. Fitz Gibbon Member Price: $66 Session A: 1/5-1/26 no class 1/19 Session B: 2/2-2/23 no class 2/16 Price: $98 Member Price: $88 Session C: 3/2-3/30 no class 3/23 Session D: 4/6-4/27 Session E: 5/4-6/1 no class 5/25 SCULPTURE (TEENS & ADULTS, 15+) VISUAL ARTS ALL-DAY “FROZEN FUN” PAJAMA ART CAMP (CHILDREN, 6-12) In this class we cover different building techniques and discuss elements of composition. This class is geared towards the beginner, but advanced students are welcome. Projects are from one›s own imagination, but instructor guidance is offered as needed. (Price includes a $20 materials fee.) Instructor: Jean Van Keuren Day & Time: Monday; 12-2 pm Price: $85 Member Price: $75 Session A: 1/5-2/9 no class 1/19 Session B: 2/23-3/23 Session C: 3/30-4/27 Session D: 5/4-6/8 no class 5/25 Day & Time: Thursday; 6:30-8:30 pm Price: $85 Member Price: $75 Session E: 1/15-2/12 Session F: 2/19-3/26 no class 3/19 Session G: 4/9-5/7 Session H: 5/14-6/11 WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLAY STUDIO (ADULTS, 18+) This class is for those who want to spend some relaxed, fun time hanging out and making things in a ceramic studio. You can try out the potter’s wheel, or do some hand-building while we listen to the radio and play with clay. Just show up...all the materials and tools are provided. (A $4 materials/ firing fee is included in each individual class; $20 in a 6-Class Card.) Note: membership discount does not apply to individual class price. Day & Time: Monday; 8:30 am-2:30 pm In this one day workshop open to ages 4 and up, I will show you how to make and paint a Sunflower wall hanging. Your fired, glazed project will be ready to pick up in one week. (Price includes a $5 materials fee.) Note: membership discount does not apply to this workshop. Instructor: Heidi Bekebrede Day & Time: Sunday; 9-10 am, 10:30-11:30 am & 12:00-1 pm Price: $21 Workshop A: 5/17, 9-10 am Workshop B: 5/17, 10:30-11:30 am Workshop C: 5/17, 12:00-1 pm Price: $67 Camp Date: 2/16 FATHER’S DAY CLAY (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 4+) VALENTINE CLAY (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 5+) In this one-hour workshop open to ages 4 and up, you will make and paint a special clay gift for your dad. Shhhh! It’s a secret. Your fired, glazed project will be wrapped and ready to pick up in a week. (Price includes a $5 materials fee.) Note: membership discount does not apply to this workshop. Make some special valentine gifts in this one day workshop open to ages 5 and up. I will show you how to make and paint a heart shaped box, and a lovable animal sculpture. Your fired, glazed projects will be ready to pick up before Valentine’s Day. (Price includes a $4 materials fee.) Note: membership discount does not apply to this workshop. Instructor: Heidi Bekebrede Day & Time: Sunday; 10-11:15 am & 12-1:15 pm Price: $21 Workshop A: 2/8, 10-11:15 am Workshop B: 2/8, 12-1:15 pm MOTHER’S DAY CLAY (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 4+) In this one-hour workshop open to ages 4 and up, you will make and paint a special clay gift for your Mom. Shhhh! It’s a secret. Your fired, glazed project will be wrapped and ready to pick up in time for Mother’s Day. (Price includes a $5 materials fee.) Note: membership discount does not apply to this workshop. Instructor: Heidi Bekebrede Day & Time: Sunday; 9-10 am, 10:30-11:30 am & 12:00-1 pm Price: $21 Workshop A: 6/7, 9-10 am Workshop B: 6/7, 10:30-11:30 am Workshop C: 6/7, 12:00-1 pm Davis Arts Center Celebrates Exhibition! january Photography from DAC Collection february Wildlife Art Exhibit march Elementary School Art Exhibit Instructor: Heidi Bekebrede Day & Time: Sunday; 9-10 am, 10:30-11:30 am & 12:00-1 pm april Price: $21 Workshop A: 5/3, 9-10 am Workshop B: 5/3, 10:30-11:30 am Workshop C: 5/3, 12:00-1 pm may Instructor: Heidi Bekebrede Day & Time: Wednesday; 6:15-9:15 pm Class Dates: 1/7-6/3 no class 3/18, 3/25 6-Class Card Price: $130 SUNFLOWER CLAY (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 4+) Member Price: $120 Individual Class Price: $27 4 - Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops Putting the Secondary School Art Exhibit & Senior Juried Show Eight from ACGA S back into Art Winter/Spring 2014 workshops: fiber arts PLANT DYEING WITH SILKS (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) WEAVING, INTRODUCTION (CHILDREN, 5-8) Students will learn the processes of dyeing with plants. Colorful patterns will emerge as a variety of vibrant colors are stained on the luxurious fabric of silk. Rainbow silks are a favorite. (Price includes a $10 materials fee.) SOAP-IN-A-SWEATER FELTING WORKSHOP (CHILDREN & TEENS, AGES 7-18) Instructor: Rebekah Davis as you create your own felted soaps, a kind of soap- Day & Time: Wednesday; 4:00-5:30 pm and-washcloth-in-one! Students will leave the Beginning students will learn to make four different kinds of weaving projects and get to keep a cardboard loom and wooden shuttle at the end of the class to continue weaving at home. (Price includes a $23 materials fee.) Instructor: Verena Borton Price: $70 Member Price: $60 Session A: 2/18-3/4 Member Price: $75 Session A: 1/5-3/16 no class 1/19, 2/9, 2/16 INKLE LOOM WEAVING (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) WEAVING ON SMALL TWO-HARNESS LOOMS (CHILDREN, 6-8) Learn to make your own patterns on the inkle loom, mastering the process from beginning to end. (Price includes a $25 materials fee.) Instructor: Verena Borton Day & Time: Thursday; 3:30-5 pm Price: $87 Member Price: $77 Session A: 1/8-2/26 no class 2/12 Session B: 4/2-5/14 WEAVING ON TABLE LOOMS (CHILDREN, 7-10) Students will use 4-harness and 8-harness table looms to create a variety of patterns for useful items like pillows, runners and bags. This class requires concentration and attention to detail and usually is taken repeatedly. Inkle looms are available by request. (Price includes a $45 materials fee.) Instructor: Verena Borton Instructor: Verena Borton Day & Time: Tuesday; 3:30-5:30 pm Price: $75 Member Price: $65 Member Price: $87 Session A: 1/7-2/25 no class 2/11 Session B: 4/1-5/13 IMAGINATIVE WOOL WORLD (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) Learn to sculpt wool into felted toys that come alive layer by layer. Students will learn techniques in wet and needle felting combinations. Wool is a colorfully warm medium that students will enjoy building with in their creations of art work. (Price includes a $10 materials fee.) Instructor: Rebekah Davis Day & Time: Wednesday; 4:00-5:30 pm Price: $70 Member Price: $60 Session A: 1/28-2/11 Session B: 5/13-5/27 Register Online: davisartscenter.org Come prepared get a bit messy by touching wet wool fibers and slippery soap! (Price includes a $20 materials fee.) Note: membership discount does not apply to this workshop. Instructor: Alicia Herrera Day & Time: Saturday; 1-3 pm Price: $40 Workshop A: 4/4 Day & Time: Sunday; 1-3 pm Session A: 1/6-2/3 Price: $40 WEAVING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE INCLUDING THE YOUNG AT HEART (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) More experienced students will weave on floor looms as well as larger table looms and inkle looms. This class requires basic weaving knowledge and ability to work without step-by-step instruction, and it can be taken as often as desired. (Price includes a $54 materials fee.) Day & Time: Wednesday; 3:45-5:45 pm Price: $120 Workshop B: 5/3 WEAVING: OPEN STUDIO B (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) Spend an 8-hour day in the weaving studio to explore whether weaving is something you like to do (if you are new to it) or to work on a larger project or multiple projects (if you are an experienced weaver). The workshop is intended Instructor: Verena Borton Member Price: $110 Session A: 1/7-2/25 no class 2/11 Session B: 4/1-5/13 Day & Time: Wednesday; 2-3:30 pm Price: $97 that will ensure the ability to continue felting soaps primarily for adults. (Price includes a $50 materials fee.) Note: membership discount does not apply to this workshop. Instructor: Verena Borton Day & Time: Saturday; 9 am-5 pm sharp KNITTING CLINIC (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) Price: $108 Come to Davis Arts Center and let Master Knitter Ania MIeszkowska help you with any problems, questions, or concerns you have with your knitting. In addition to personalized knitting advice, each session will include a short lesson on a knitting technique. Note: membership discount does not apply to individual class price. Workshop A: 3/7 Instructor: Ania Mieszkowska Day & Time: Wednesday; 6-7:30 pm Session A: 1/14-1/28 Session B: 2/11-2/25 Session C: 3/4-3/18 Session D: 4/8-4/22 3-Class Card Price: $40 Individual Class Price: $13 Workshop B: 3/21 Workshop C: 5/16 Tip #1: Want to lower your taxes? Membership Fees are fully tax-deductible. Member Price: $30 Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops - 5 VISUAL ARTS Small two-harness table looms used in this class offer many possibilities for making numerous items while becoming familiar with basic weaving terminology and techniques. Inkle looms are also available. The class is generally taken for several sessions. (Price includes a $35 materials fee.) class with at least two felted soaps, as well as a kit creatively at home. These make beautiful gifts. Day & Time: Monday; 3:30-5:15 pm Price: $85 Learn the basics of wet and wet-felting techniques drawing & painting PORTRAIT DRAWING, BEGINNING (CHILDREN, 5-11) This beginning drawing class will introduce the most fundamental drawing techniques and guide students through drawing a portrait from start to finish. The lessons will focus on proportions of the face and technicality of the eyes, nose, mouth and ear. Every week we will practice various pencil shading exercises that will help develop the students’ drawing techniques. Materials list is available online. DRAWING/BOOKMAKING FOR YOUNG ARTISTS: ASTROLOGY BOOK (CHILDREN, 6-12) Based on the lovely, magical pop-up book “Heaven on Earth” students will illustrate and create a beautiful, personal handmade book based on their astrology sun sign. Lessons will cover basic drawing and bookmaking techniques and will include making some pop-ups and moving parts inside a hard cover one-of-a-kind book. (Session fee includes a $9 materials fee.) Instructor: Courtney McNeil Day & Time: Monday; 3:30-4:30 pm Price: $76 Member Price: $66 VISUAL ARTS This class will help the students develop essential drawing techniques and grow into their own artistic styles. We will learn how to draw 3-D objects and gain knowledge of the effects of light on form and volume. We will start with simple still-life setups and compositions and then move on to more complicated media. Materials list is available online. Instructor: Leslie Lung Nature is our inspiration for this class where students will draw and paint a lovely series of small nature studies which will include insects, flowers, and other garden surprises. Lessons will be guided drawings and basic watercolor techniques. (Session fee includes a $7 materials fee.) Instructor: Courtney McNeil Day & Time: Monday; 3:30-4:30 pm Price: $72 Member Price: $62 Session A: 5/4-6/1 no class 5/25 CARTOONING, BEGINNING (CHILDREN & TEENS, 8-14) DRAWING AROUND THE WORLD (CHILDREN, 6-12) Beginning Cartooning explores storytelling through character development, skilled artwork, and of course, funny scenarios! Basic drawing skills are stressed while learning about anatomy, modes of expression and perspective. (Price includes a $5 materials fee.) Day & Time: Friday; 3:30-4:30 pm Price: $160 Member Price: $150 Session A: 3/13-5/15 Price: $62 Member Price: $52 Session A: 1/15-2/19 PAINTING FOR YOUNG ARTISTS: NATURE IN WATERCOLORS (CHILDREN, 6-12) Price: $160 Member Price: $150 Session A: 1/16-3/6 Instructor: Leslie Lung Day & Time: Thursday; 4:15-5:30 pm Students will use color media to create fabulous works of art. Materials include watercolor, chalk pastel, oil pastels, colored pencils and watercolor pencils. We’ll work with each of these materials individually and combine them to create mixed media works that students can take home on the last day of class. (Class fee includes a $7 materials fee.) Day & Time: Friday; 3:30-4:30 pm This class is for new students as well as continuing still-life class students. We will learn new drawing techniques and mediums to sketch different cities and locations all around the world. We will work together to help students capture the scenery and urban landscape in line and value. Materials list is available online. Instructor: Kate Humphrey COLOR MEDIA MADNESS (CHILDREN & TEENS, 9-14) Day & Time: Wednesday; 2:00-3:00 pm STILL-LIFE & LANDSCAPE DRAWING CLASS (CHILDREN, 6-12) This class will give students the opportunity to explore a variety of drawing media and techniques including graphite, charcoal and pen and ink. Learn about light and shadow, how to draw realistic textures and the trick to 3-D perspective drawing. Drawing is a skill that anyone can master- come have fun and improve your drawing ability too! (Class fee includes a $5 materials fee.) Session A: 3/30-4/20 Instructor: Leslie Lung Price: $160 Member Price: $150 Session A: 1/14-3/4 Session B: 3/11-5/13 YOU CAN DRAW! (CHILDREN & TEENS, 9-14) Instructor: Kate Humphrey Day & Time: Thursday; 4:15-5:30 pm Price: $64 Member Price: $54 Session A: 3/5-4/9 WATERCOLOR FOR TEENS AND ADULTS, BEGINNING (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) In this 6-week class you will focus on how to keep your colors clear and clean. The flow of the water in your painting is just as important to master. This class is suitable for beginners but all levels are welcome. All supplies are included–just bring yourself and your creative spirit! (Price includes a $15 materials fee.) Instructor: Nancy LaBerge Muren Day & Time: Tuesday; 6:30-8 pm Location: Instructor’s Studio Day & Time: Tuesday; 3:30-4:45 pm Price: $115 Member Price: $105 Session A: 1/6-2/10 Session B: 2/24-3/31 Session C: 4/14-5/19 Price: $60 Day & Time: Wednesday; 3:30-5 pm Instructor: Robert Armstrong Member Price: $50 Session A: 1/13-2/24 no class 1/27 Session B: 5/5-6/9 DRAWING FOR YOUNG ARTISTS: MYSTERIES OF THE SEA (CHILDREN, 6-12) CARTOONING, CONTINUING (CHILDREN & TEENS, 8-14) Inspired by mythology, students will do guided drawings of mermaids, pirates and other sea creatures. Lessons will be on basic drawing techniques using graphite and color pencils and we will create several different pieces including a treasure map! (Session fee includes a $7 materials fee.) Rare class for those students who have already taken Beginning Cartooning! We will focus on creative methods for developing artistic expression and story situations for both human and animal cartoon characters. (Price includes a $5 materials fee.) Instructor: Courtney McNeil Instructor: Robert Armstrong Day & Time: Monday; 3:30-4:30 pm Day & Time: Tuesday; 3:30-4:45 pm Price: $72 Member Price: $62 Session A: 2/2-3/9 no class 2/9, 2/16 Price: $60 Member Price: $50 Location: Instructor’s Studio Price: $115 Member Price: $105 Session D: 1/7-2/11 Session E: 2/25-4/1 Session F: 4/15-5/20 Tip #2 Need space for an event? Rent DAC. As low as $20/hr. Session A: 3/3-4/21 no class 3/24 6 - Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops Winter/Spring 2014 WATERCOLOR FOR TEENS AND ADULTS, INTERMEDIATE (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) BOTANICAL DRAWING, CONTINUING (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING FROM LIFE: A DIRECT APPROACH (TEENS & ADULTS, 16+) For continuing students of “Watercolor for Teens and Adults. We will continue with higher skilled lessons about color, contrast and composition. All supplies are included – just bring yourself and your creative spirit! (Price includes a $15 materials fee.) Day & Time: Monday; 6:30-8 pm For those students who have taken Botanical Drawing, we will continue our experimental yet observation-based approach, but with less emphasis on formal exercises and more on developing each artist’s own personal style. The bulk of class time will be spent working from plants and flowers followed by group critique. Students may work in the medium of their choice and will bring all materials to class. Botanical specimens will be provided. Location: Instructor’s Studio Instructor: Stacey Vetter This course will allow you to develop your skills with an in-depth study of composition, values, edges, color, light and brush handling to help you create successful paintings and develop your own style. Part of the focus for this class will be learning how to see the world as a painter and bring out what’s inside of you: your own voice and your heart, in order to make art a vibrant part of your life. Materials list is available online but you might want to wait until after the first class to make any purchase. Instructor: Nancy LaBerge Muren Price: $115 Member Price: $105 Session A: 1/5-2/9 Session B: 2/23-3/30 Session C: 4/13-5/18 Day & Time: Thursday; 6:30-8 pm Location: Instructor’s Studio Price: $115 Member Price: $105 Session D: 1/8-2/12 Session E: 2/26-4/2 Session F: 4/16-5/21 This class will introduce the basics of drawing, including shape, proportion, mark- making, light and shadow. Instructor will provide an overview of basic drawing materials, such as ink, pencil and paper, allowing students to explore different styles and techniques. This class is tailored for those with no previous drawing experience as well as for ongoing students. Materials list is available online. Instructor: Stacey Vetter Day & Time: Wednesday; 6:30-8:30 pm Price: $95 Member Price $85 Session A: 1/21-2/18 Price: $95 Member Price $85 Session A: 1/23-2/20 Session B: 3/6-4/10 no class 3/27 Session C: 4/24-5/22 BOTANICAL DRAWING WITH WATERCOLOR (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) Similar to Botanical Drawing, in this class we will work from plants each week, but we will be using watercolor exclusively with a playful, experimental approach. We will explore the beautiful, fluid properties of watercolor while embracing the unpredictable character of the medium. In addition to watercolor techniques, we will focus on color mixing and basic color theory. All levels are welcome. Materials list is available online. Instructor: Stacey Vetter Day & Time: Wednesday; 6:30-8:30 pm Price: $95 Member Price $85 Session A: 4/22-5/20 DRAWING FOR FUN, FINE ART, & TRAVEL (TEENS & ADULTS, 16+) Drawing realistically can create ‘Renaissance’-like still life, scenes in travel journals, even fantasy gardens. This 5-week class which includes handouts and demonstrations, will cover techniques used by professional artists for centuries, Focus: perspectives. Includes sketchbook drawing in pencil and pen, and guided instruction on students’ projects. Materials list is available online. Instructor: Lucy Sargeant BOTANICAL DRAWING (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) Connect to the natural world through art making! Working from flowers and plants each week the emphasis will be on careful observation of our subjects with a playful, open-minded approach. We will look at examples of both traditional and contemporary botanical art to inspire experimentation with a variety of drawing and watercolor techniques. All levels are welcome. Materials list is available online. Instructor: Stacey Vetter Day & Time: Wednesday; 6:30-8:30 pm Price: $95 Member Price $85 Session A: 3/4-4/8 no class 3/25 Register Online: davisartscenter.org Instructor: Philippe Gandiol Day & Time: Wednesday; 9:30 am-12:30 pm Price: $250 Member Price: $240 Session A: 1/14-3/18 LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN OIL OR ACRYLIC (TEENS & ADULTS, 16+) These Saturday workshops will address a variety of challenges common in landscape painting. We will focus on composition by using light and shadow to enliven your work. Special attention to skies, water, and foliage as well as the overall atmosphere will be emphasized. You should have some painting experience in the medium of your choice and bring appropriate materials. Each session may be taken independently. Instructor: Anne Lincoln Day & Time: Saturday; 1-3 pm Member Price: $70 Price: $80 Session A: 1/24 & 1/31 Session B: 3/7 & 3/14 Session C: 4/25 & 5/2 WATERCOLOR, EXPERIMENTAL (ADULTS, 18+) Let’s play with water-media! This class will use creative techniques, interpretive concepts and explore the characteristics of water-media. The teacher will provide some materials but the students should come with a reasonably well-supplied watercolor kit. This class is not recommended for beginners. Day & Time: Thursday; 1:30-3:30 pm Instructor: Christine Shackel Price: $85 Member Price: $75 Session A: 1/8-2/5 Session B: 2/19-3/19 Day & Time: Monday; 10 am-12 pm Price: $90 Member Price: $80 Session A: 1/5-2/9 ABSTRACT PAINTING & DRAWING (TEENS & ADULTS, 16+) WATERCOLOR, BEGINNING (ADULTS, 18+) Jump start your artwork with a new way of seeing. We’ll investigate the building blocks of abstract art work: color, shape, composition, and mark making with an emphasis on what works for you as an artist. Choose your own painting/drawing medium to explore the concepts behind nonrepresentational work and keys to intuitive expression. All levels welcome. Instructor: Sara Post Day & Time: Tuesday; 6:30-8:30 pm Price: $105 Member Price: $95 Session A: 1/6-2/3 Session B: 2/17-3/17 This class will help you learn how to get the paint flowing in an organized and creative way. We will explore different styles and techniques, plus learn how this applies to the principles and elements of design. You will receive catalogs and supply lists at the first class. Instructor: Christine Shackel Day & Time: Monday; 10 am-12 pm Price: $90 Member Price: $80 Session A: 2/23-3/30 Session B: 4/13-5/18 Continued On Next Page Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops - 7 VISUAL ARTS DRAWING, INTRODUCTION (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) Day & Time: Friday; 9-11 am Drawing & Painting Continued from page 7 WATERCOLOR, ON-GOING (ADULTS, 18+) The main goal of this class is to build painting confidence and independence. Besides exploring different watercolor styles, the actual painting process will be studied through lessons of art and concepts. Critique and practice are also an integral part of this process. Instructor: Christine Shackel Day & Time: Monday; 1-3 pm Price: $90 Member Price: $80 Session A: 1/5-2/9 Session B: 2/23-3/30 Session C: 4/13-5/18 Day & Time: Tuesday; 10 am-12 pm Price: $90 Member Price: $80 Session D: 1/6-2/10 Session E: 2/24-3/31 Session F: 4/14-5/19 workshops: FORESHORTENING - CLOTHED FIGURE DRAWING WORKSHOP (ADULTS, 18+) Drawing a reclining figure requires an elementary understanding of perspective, and that’s not as difficult as it sounds. This workshop will include relevant perspective, diagramming the foreshortened figure, and final drawings. Class includes demonstration and PowerPoint presentation with most time spent on individual guidance drawing from the figure in poses that present the best examples of foreshortening. Materials list is available online. (Workshop fee includes a $10 model/handout fee.) Note: membership discount does not apply to this workshop. VISUAL ARTS Instructor: Yea Dale Day & Time: Saturday; 12-4 pm Individual Class Price: $19 ($16 when you register for 3 or more classes at one time) Class Dates: 1/9-6/5 Price: $63 Workshop A: 4/11 FUN WITH COPPER AND WOOD (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) Member Price: $80 ACRYLIC PAINTING (ADULTS, 18+) Session A will focus on color mixing from primary basics to landscape palettes, while getting to know acrylic paints in traditional applications. Session B will continue color study, including portrait palettes, and guided instruction on students’ projects. Some familiarity with studio art, terms and practice is recommended. Materials list is available online. march /april / may / june Clasical Guitar Concert Series march Young at Art Festival Davis Arts Center Celebrates Performance! Day & Time: Thursday; 6-8:30 pm Member Price: $75 Session A: 1/8-2/5 Session B: 2/19-3/19 PORTRAIT DRAWING: FEATURES OF HEAD (ADULTS, 18+) This 4-week class will provide the foundation for portrait drawing. Students will learn to develop a likeness through the study of facial proportion and the features of the human face. Some general discussion of the planes of the face, pencil techniques, and shading. Materials list is available online. march / may Doo Wop Concerts april DAC Youth Theatre Performances may Member Price: $75 Session A: 1/5-2/2 Session B: 2/23-3/16 Session C: 4/6-4/27 8 - Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops Instructor: Rebekah Davis Day & Time: Wednesday; 4:00-5:30 pm SCULPTORS CORNER (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) Students will learn to sculpt with soapstone using a variety of techniques. I use plant base oil and wax for polishing, as well, purchase ecofriendly stone. Soapstone has a variety of color and attributes that students discover as the polish their works of art. (Price includes a $10 materials fee.) Instructor: Rebekah Davis Day & Time: Wednesday; 4:00-5:30 pm Price: $70 Member Price: $60 Session A: 3/11-3/25 Davis Youth Flute Choir Concert MOSAIC ME! (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) may may Students will learn the technique of mosaic art in wood panel. The panel comes to life as the student’s creativity exhibits a variety of color with use of tiles and pattern building. (Price includes a $10 materials fee.) Acme Theatre Production Instructor: Rebekah Davis DAC Ballet Spring Performances Instructor: Marlene Lee Day &Time: Monday; 7-9 pm Students will explore the unique earthy material combination of metal and wood. Within this class, students will learn to sculpt copper and fuse art into a wood holding. Copper is a beautiful and interesting medium that will inspire young and old minds alike. (Price includes a $10 materials fee.) Price: $70 Member Price: $60 Session A: 1/7-1/21 Session B: 4/22-5/6 Instructor: Lucy Sargeant Price: $85 Children ages 2 to 6 and their parents or guardians (one adult per family, please) are invited to explore and create art in a fun environment. In every class, we create and complete an art project to take home. Children will have the opportunity for creative expression, while learning the basics of fine arts. (A $4 materials fee is included in each individual class.) Note: membership discount does not apply to this class. Day & Time: Friday; 1-1:45 pm Session G: 1/8-2/12 Session H: 2/26-4/2 Session I: 4/16-5/21 Price: $85 ITSY BITSY ARTISTS: ART FOR TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS (CHILDREN, 2-6) Instructor: Lucy Sargeant Day & Time: Thursday; 10 am-12 pm Price: $90 mixed media Day & Time: Wednesday; 4:00-5:30 pm Price: $85 Member Price: $75 Session A: 4/1-4/15 Winter/Spring 2014 workshops: EASTER BUNNY CRAFTS (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 5+) Get into the spring-time spirit in this oneday workshop open to ages 5 and up. We will experiment with different ways to dye and decorate eggs and you will carry them home in your fancy beaded basket. (Price includes a $5 materials fee.) Note: membership discount does not apply to this workshop. Instructor: Heidi Bekebrede Day & Time: Saturday; 10-11:30 am & 12-1:30 pm Price: $21 Workshop A: 4/4, 10-11:30 am Workshop B: 4/4, 12-1:30 pm culinary arts tech arts JUNIOR CHEF PROGRAM (CHILDREN & TEENS, 12-18) SCRATCH PROGRAMMING & ROBOTICS, BEGINNING (CHILDREN, 7-12) Junior Chef is a new program that focuses on the classical French style of cooking. Students will learn knife skills, kitchen safety, and lots more about cooking and baking. Sign up early since class size is limited. Recipes and lessons will be different in each session and menu will be flexible to include student preferences. (Price includes a $25 materials fee.) Instructors: Davis Code Camp Instructor: Chef Juliet Crites Day & Time: Monday; 6:30-8:30 pm Price: $100 Member Price: $90 Session A: 1/19-2/2 Instructor: Sara Post Day & Time: Saturday & Sunday; 9 am-12 pm & 1-4 pm Price: $280 Workshop A: 3/21-22 Session C: 3/16-3/30 SPECIAL OCCASION CAKES (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 12+) This class is for students who are comfortable with computers and have an active Minecraft account. The highly popular Minecraft game is an online virtual world with 3D Lego-like construction and multi-player interaction. Laptops are provided for in class use. For more info go to daviscodecamp.com. This beginning class for all ages will focus on special occasion cakes for weddings, baby showers, birthdays, and more. All natural products will be used in class to make butter cream frostings, fillings, and decorations. Sign up with a friend and come have fun learning some fancy cake skills. (Price includes a $15 materials fee.) Instructor: Chef Juliet Crites Day & Time: Sunday; 1-3 pm photography MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) The best camera is the one with you, which is usually a mobile phone (iPhone). Whether you’re capturing vacation memories, foggy mornings, portraits, beautiful landscapes, children’s performances, or breathtaking sunsets, this class teaches you techniques to get the most from your cellphone’s camera, from composition and lighting to editing and sharing on Instagram. Using hands-on learning with discussions and optional assignments, you’ll learn while you engage in the artistic process of mobile photography and exploit powerful apps on your phone. Instructor: Nik Palomares Day & Time: Tuesday; 8-9:15 pm Price: $99 Member Price $89 Session A: 1/6-3/17 Session B: 3/31-6/9 no class 5/26 Register Online: davisartscenter.org Price: $130 Member Price $120 Session A: 1/21-2/25 Session B: 4/8-5/13 Price: $60 Instructors: Davis Code Camp Day & Time: Tuesday; 4-5:30 pm Price: $180 Member Price $170 Session A: 1/20 – 2/24 Session B: 4/7-5/12 Day & Time: Wednesday; 4-5:30 pm Price: $180 Member Price $170 Session C: 1/21-2/25 Session D: 4/8 -5/13 Member Price: $50 Session A: 4/5 & 4/12 COOKING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (TEENS & ADULTS, 15+) Join this fun cooking class and learn English while also learning to cook classic American dishes/ baked goods. All students are welcome, however the class is designed for students with limited English skills that would like to learn English in a fun and active environment. English speaking students are also encouraged to sign up for this fun cooking class. (Price includes a $20 materials fee.) Note: membership discount does not apply to this workshop. Instructor: Chef Juliet Crites Day & Time: Sunday; 1-3 pm Price: $43 Workshop A: 4/26 Ceramic Arts Fiber Arts Drawing & Painting Mixed Media Davis Arts Center Celebrates Exploration! Photography Culinary Arts Tech Arts Drama Music Dance Martial Arts Yoga Literary Arts Workshop B: 5/24 Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops - 9 VISUAL ARTS Painting with oil and cold wax offers mixed media techniques which are unique and versatile. Cold wax creates surfaces of great depth and beauty, but does not require a heat source or fusing tools. (Price includes a $20 materials fee.) Note: membership discount does not apply to this workshop. Day & Time: Wednesday; 2:30-3:30 pm MINECRAFT TECHNIQUES & PROGRAMMING (CHILDREN & TEENS, 9-14) Session B: 2/16-3/2 PAINTING WITH OIL & COLD WAX (TEENS & ADULTS, AGES 16+) This class introduces students to beginning computer programming, game design and robotics. The instructors will present short structured projects each one increasing in complexity ensuring that each participant is successful before moving to the next step. Laptops are provided for in-class use. For more information, see daviscodecamp.com. drama CLOWNING (CHILDREN, 4-12) Discover the clown in you! This 6-week class will teach juggling, face-painting, balloon-twisting and classic clown routines. We will end with an in-class performance, presenting a clown parade followed by group clown pieces. (Price includes a $5 materials fee.) Instructor: Dianna Craig Day & Time: Wednesday; 2:30-3:30 pm Price: $75 Member Price: $65 Session A: 1/14-2/25 PERFORMING ARTS YOUTH THEATRE PRODUCTION CLASS (CHILDREN & TEENS, 7 – 16) Students will produce Spell of the Beast, based on Beauty and the Beast . This is an action-packed classic tale with a variety of great roles for aspiring actors. All participants are guaranteed a significant speaking part in this class designed to empower creative expression, develop poise, facilitate communication skill, and develop acting skills. Experiential exercises will include improvisation, characterization, acting technique, voice, story analysis, movement, and staging. (Price includes a $30 materials fee.) Note: Students must also be available Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 for small group and individual rehearsals. Instructor: Dottie Bonneau Day & Time: Thursday; 3:45-5:45 pm Price: $180 Member Price $170 Session A: 1/22 –4/2 Performances: Friday, 4/3 and Saturday, 4/4; 7:00 pm ACTING WORKSHOP: THE ARABIAN NIGHTS (CHILDREN & TEENS, 11-14) Junior high thespians are invited to enroll in this intense, four-day acting workshop focused on movement, projection, characterization and ensemble-building. Students will receive over 20 hours of acting instruction, partner with high school members of Acme Theatre Company, and receive speaking roles in our culminating performance of Scheherazade’s magical, cliffhanger stories, The Arabian Nights. Students are asked to bring a bag lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Dinner will be provided Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. (Price includes a $15 materials fee.) Note: See below for workshop locations. Instructors: Emily Henderson & Hope Raymond Price: $85 Member Price: $75 music MUSIC TOGETHER®: BABIES (NEWBORN-8 MONTHS) The Music Together® Babies Program provides intimate, quality time for parents/caregivers and infants in the context of a supportive community, and models developmentally appropriate music activities that may be re-created at home. Enrolled families receive a songbook and professionally recorded CD of the music we use in class, as well as a Babies Class Family Guide to assist you in connecting with your baby through music. Additional siblings 8 months & younger attend free with registered sibling. (Price includes a $40 materials fee per family.) Instructor: Karen Crane Day & Time: Thursday; 12:30-1:15 pm Price: $185 Member Price: $175 Session A: 1/8-3/12 Session B: 4/2-6/11 no class 5/14 MUSIC TOGETHER® (CHILDREN, NEWBORN-5 YEARS) Our research-based curriculum is playful, fun and developmentally appropriate, and each 10-week session features a new song collection; enrolled families receive a songbook and professionally recorded CD of the music we use in class, as well as an informational booklet/DVD. Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners attend with parents or caregivers -- join us for songs, chants, movement, dance and instrument play as we introduce your child(ren) to the joy of making music . . . together! ($120 for second child 9 months or older by the first day of class, $50 for additional siblings 9 months or older; infants 8 months & younger attend free with registered sibling.) (Price includes a $40 materials fee per family.) DOO WOP HARMONY (TEENS & ADULTS, 12+) In 7 whirlwind workshop sessions participants learn rudimentary harmonies to chestnut doo wop era songs (Lion Sleeps, Little Darlin, Come Go With Me, Chapel of Love, etc.) and select songs to work on to perform in the 8th week session Class Concert. Do you have what it takes to be 20 feet from Stardom? We can have you doo-woppin’ in a heartbeat. (Price includes a $10 materials fee.) Instructors: Frank Fox and Ryley Fairfield Day & Time: Tuesday; 7-9 pm Price: $80 Member Price: $70 Session A: 1/13-3/3 Session B: 3/17-5/5 DAVIS YOUTH FLUTE CHOIR (TEENS, 14-18) This class is for flute students who are continuing Davis Youth Flute Choir as well as advanced eighth and ninth grade students who have performed with the summer Junior Flute Choir. The class will offer an opportunity to expand the choir repertoire, perfect its ensemble and perform during the year. Students interested in this class who were not members of the choir previously need to contact Maquette Kuper before signing up. Note: Possible extra rehearsals during spring break, 3/23-27 TBA. Instructor: Maquette Kuper Day & Time: Thursday; 7:15-8:45 pm Price: $200 Member Price: $190 Session A: 1/8-5/7 Concert: Saturday, May 9; 7:30 pm Instructor: Karen Crane Day & Time: Tuesday; 5:45-6:30 pm Price: $185 Member Price: $175 Session A: 1/6-3/10 Session B: 3/31-6/2 Day & Time: Thursday; 1:30-2:15 pm Price: $185 Member Price: $175 Session C: 1/8-3/12 Session D: 4/2-6/11 no class 5/14 Thursday 1/15; 3:45-6 pm - Davis Community Church Fellowship Hall, 412 C Street, Davis Friday 1/16; 3:45-8 pm - Davis Community Church Fellowship Hall, 412 C Street, Davis Saturday 1/17; 11 am-8 pm - Davis Arts Center Sunday 1/18; 10 am-9:30 pm - Davis Arts Center Performance: Sunday 1/18; 7:30 pm Day & Time: Saturday; 9:15-10:00 am (Tickets are $5 and each actor will receive two complimentary tickets.) Session G: 1/10-3/14 Session H: 4/4-6/6 Price: $185 Celebrate Your Favorite Nonprofit Member Price: $175 Session E: 1/10-3/14 Session F: 4/4-6/6 Day & Time: Saturday; 10:15-11:00 am Price: $185 10 - Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops Member Price: $175 Winter/Spring 2014 dance BALLET, BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) BALLET, ALL-LEVELS SATURDAY (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) ballet: For students who have had at least one and a half years of Continued Beginning Ballet or consent of the teacher. This is a class for all level of dancers. Instructor: Hanneke Lohse Day & Time: Saturday; 8:30–10 am Instructor: Hanneke Lohse MOM & ME BALLET (CHILDREN, 3+) Day & Time: Monday/Wednesday; 3:30 – 4:30 pm This class is for children 3 years old and up, accompanied by and dancing with a parent. Fee includes both parent and child. Season Tuition: $370 Member Season Tuition: $360, due 1/5 Instructor: Crystal Rea Day & Time: Saturday; 10-10:45 am Price: $55 Member Price: $45 Session A: 1/10-2/7 Session B: 2/14-3/14 Session C: 3/21-4/25 no class 3/28 Session D: 5/2-5/30 PRE-BALLET (CHILDREN, 3-5) Instructor: Crystal Rea Day & Time: Wednesday; 2:45-3:30 pm Price: $55 Member Price: $45 Session A: 1/7-2/4 Session B: 2/11-3/11 Session C: 3/18-4/22 no class 3/25 BALLET, BEGINNING (CHILDREN, 6+) For students who are beginning with very little previous ballet experience. (Children under 6 may be admitted with one year of pre-ballet or consent of teacher.) Instructors: Hanneke Lohse & Crystal Rea Day & Time: Tuesday; 3:30-4:30 pm Season Tuition: $190 Member Season Tuition: $180, due 1/5 Session Price: $60 Member Session Price: $50 Session A: 1/6-2/3 Session B: 2/10-3/10 Session C: 3/17-4/21 no class 3/24 Session D: 4/28-5/26 BALLET, CONTINUED BEGINNING (CHILDREN AND TEENS, 6+) Students need to have had one year of recent ballet or consent of teacher. Instructors: Hanneke Lohse & Crystal Rea Price: $65 Member Price: $55 Session Price: $110 Member Session Price: $100 Session A: 1/5-2/4 Session B: 2/9-3/11 Session C: 3/16-4/22 no class 3/23, 3/25 Session D: 4/27-5/27 Session A: 1/10-2/7 Session B: 2/14-3/14 Session C: 3/21-4/25 no class 3/28 Session D: 5/2-5/30 BALLET, BEGINNING POINTE (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) hip-hop: This class is for serious dancers 9 years and older or consent of teacher. Students need to have permission from instructor to go on pointe. FUNKY STYLE STREET DANCE (CHILDREN, 5-8) Instructor: Hanneke Lohse Dance is a fun way to exercise and express yourself, whatever your age! Funky Style Street Dance teaches the fundamentals of hip hop and other amazing street dance forms. These all-levels classes explore rhythm, challenge motor skills and boost self-esteem for a lifetime! Dress Code: long pants, t-shirts, sneakers/athletic shoes. Day & Time: Monday/Wednesday; 4:30-5:30 pm Season Tuition: $370 Member Season Tuition: $360, due 1/5 Session Price: $110 Member Session Price: $100 Session A: 1/5-2/4 Session B: 2/9-3/11 Session C: 3/16-4/22 no class 3/23, 3/25 Session D: 4/27-5/27 Instructor: Tina Rogers Day & Time: Tuesday; 3:30-4:30 pm Price: $58 Member Price: $48 BALLET, INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED & POINTE (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) Session A: 1/6-1/27 This class is for advanced dancers. Contact instructor with questions or permission to enroll. Students who are registered for this class can take 5 classes/week (any 5:30-7:00 class and Saturday, 8:30-10:00). Session B: 2/3-2/24 no class 2/17 Instructor: Hanneke Lohse Day & Time: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday; 5:30-7 pm & Saturday; 8:30-10 am Season Tuition: $650 Member Season Tuition: $640, due 1/5 Session Price: $185 Member Session Price: $175 Session A: 1/5-2/7 Session B: 2/9-3/14 Session C: 3/16-4/25 no class 3/23-3/28 Session D: 4/27-5/30 BALLET, ALL-LEVELS TUESDAY & THURSDAY (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) For all adults and home-school children age 9 and over who enjoy ballet. Price: $46 Price: $58 Member Price: $36 Member Price: $48 Session C: 3/3-3/31 no class 3/24 Session D: 5/5-5/26 FUNKY STYLE STREET DANCE (CHILDREN, 9-12) Dance is a fun way to exercise and express yourself, whatever your age! Funky Style Street Dance teaches the fundamentals of hip hop and other amazing street dance forms. These all-levels classes explore rhythm, challenge motor skills and boost self-esteem for a lifetime! Dress Code: long pants, t-shirts, sneakers/athletic shoes. Instructor: Tina Rogers Day & Time: Tuesday; 4:30-5:30 pm Price: $58 Member Price: $48 Session A: 1/6-1/27 Instructor: Hanneke Lohse Day & Time: Tuesday; 4:30-5:30 pm Price: $46 Day & Time: Tuesday & Thursday; 8:30-10 am Session B: 2/3-2/24 no class 2/17 Season Tuition: $190 Member Season Tuition: $180, due 1/5 Season Tuition: $410 Member Season Tuition: $400, due 1/5 Price: $58 Session Price: $60 Member Session Price: $50 Session Price: $120 Member Session Price: $110 Session A: 1/6-2/5 Session B: 2/10-3/12 Session C: 3/17-4/23 no class 3/24, 3/26 Session D: 4/28-5/28 Session A: 1/6-2/3 Session B: 2/10-3/10 Session C: 3/17-4/21 no class 3/24 Session D: 4/28-5/26 Register Online: davisartscenter.org Member Price: $36 Member Price: $48 Session C: 3/3-3/31 no class 3/24 Session D: 5/5-5/26 Continued On Next Page Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops - 11 PERFORMING ARTS Students will explore movement, motor skills, free dance, listen to rhythms, stretch their muscles and learn about ballet classes. Season Tuition: $190 Member Session Tuition: $180, due 1/5 Dance Continued from page 11 BREAKIN’ 4 KIDS! (CHILDREN, 5-12) A Break Dance class filled with technique, proper form, floor moves and more! This class allows future B-Boys and B-Girls to explore the Hip Hop Culture through its history and amazing dance art forms. Back spins, hand-stand freezes and pop-locking glides across the floor takes development and athletic skill. Come explore, learn and practice your moves in a safe and fun environment. Dress Code: long pants, t-shirts, sneakers/athletic shoes. Instructor: Tina Rogers PERFORMING ARTS Day & Time: Tuesday; 5:30-6:30 pm BELLY DANCE, BEGINNING (TEENS & ADULTS, 16+) IRISH DANCE, NEW BEGINNERS (CHILDREN & TEENS, 8-18) Discover the movements, music, cultures and history of belly dance! You will become familiar with the foundation movements of Egyptian raqs sharqi, which will improve body awareness & fitness while also learning the musical and cultural context of this beautiful art form. Dance shoes such as ballet slippers or half-sole shoes are recommended, but optional. All genders are welcome. New Irish dancers take this class one or more times to prepare them for the Beginner Class. Students will learn basic posture and footwork skills needed for Irish dance, including foot placement and dancing in rhythm to single jigs and reels. Students should be able to skip forward and backward and follow directions in a classroom setting before enrolling. Instructor: Adriana Rodriguez Day & Time: Tuesday; 7-8 pm Price: $140 Member Price: $130 Session A: 1/13-4/7 no class 3/24 Member Price: $48 Price: $58 Session A: 1/6-1/27 irish: Price: $46 Member Price: $36 Session B: 2/3-2/24 no class 2/17 IRISH STEP, PRE-INTRO TO COMPETITIVE DANCING (CHILDREN, 4-7) Price: $58 Member Price: $48 Session C: 3/3-3/31 no class 3/24 Session D: 5/5-5/26 Instructor: Joanne Robertson Day & Time: Thursday; 4:30-5 pm Price: $80 Member Price: $70 Session A: 1/8-3/12 Price: $66 Member Price: $56 Session B: 3/19-5/21 no class 4/30, 5/7 IRISH DANCE, BEGINNERS/BUN GRAD (CHILDREN & TEENS, 8-18) international: This class consists of beginning level Irish dances and serves as slower pace preparation for competition level dancing if dancers wish to pursue the competitive nature of Irish dance through the McBride School. Students begin learning soft shoe dances. Once soft shoe dances are mastered, students move on to hard shoe dances. ZUMBA® (TEENS & ADULTS, 12+) Instructor: Meghan Gibson Instructor: Joanne Robertson Day & Time: Wednesday, 4-5 pm Zumba exercise classes are “fitness-parties” that blend upbeat world rhythms with easy to follow choreography, for a total-body workout that feels like a celebration. Not up for the full party ? Ease into your week or get over that mid-week slump with an energizing yet Low-Impact ZUMBA® class. All Zumba classes are paid for by class card that may be used for any ZUMBA® or Low-Impact ZUMBA® class any day of the week. Get a discount the more classes you purchase! Day & Time: Thursday; 5-6 pm Member Price: $86 Price: $96 Session A: 1/7-2/25 Session B: 3/4-4/22 Price: $90 Instructor: Brenda Cariou This class consists of beginning level Irish dances and serves as preparation for competition level dancing if dancers wish to pursue the competitive nature of Irish dance through the McBride School. Students begin learning soft shoe dances (Reel, Light Jig, Slip Jig, Single Jig). Once soft shoe dances are mastered, students move on to hard shoe dances (Hornpipe, Treble Jig, Traditional Set Dances). Low-Impact ZUMBA® Day & Time: Monday & Friday, 9-10 am; Tuesday, 10-11 am; Wednesday, 9:30-10:30 am ZUMBA® Day & Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 9-10 am Class Dates: 1/5-6/12 no class 3/23-3/27 6-Class Card Price: $52 10-Class Card Price: $80 20-Class Card Price: $136 Member Price: $42 Member Price: $70 Member Price: $126 INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE (TEENS & ADULTS, 12+) This is a multi-level class in traditional and contemporary ethnic dance from around the world, with emphasis on dances from Israel, the Balkan Peninsula, and Eastern Europe. The class is suitable for beginning through advanced students. Softsoled dance shoes required (no street shoes). Member Price: $74 Price: $84 Session C: 4/29-6/10 IRISH STEP, INTRO TO COMPETITIVE DANCING (CHILDREN & TEENS, 8-18) Instructor: Meghan Gibson Day & Time: Wednesday, 5-6 pm Price: $96 Member Price: $86 Session A: 1/7-2/25 Session B: 3/4-4/22 Price: $84 Member Price: $74 Session C: 4/29-6/10 Do you have an idea for a class? Day & Time: Sunday; 7-9 pm Let us know! (530) 756-4100 Member Price: $25 12 - Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops Member Price: $80 Session A: 1/8-3/12 Price: $74 Member Price: $64 Session B: 3/19-5/21 no class 4/30, 5/7 IRISH DANCE, CONTINUING/ ULLMHUCHAN GRAD (CHILDREN & TEENS, 8-18) Students will learn the CRN Ullmhuchan curriculum in light shoes (reel, single jig, slip jig) and hardshoes (hornpipe, treble jig) hornpipe steps as well as the first step and set for traditional set pieces including St. Patrick’s Day, Blackbird, Job of Journeywork, and Jockey to the Fair. Instructor: Joanne Robertson Day & Time: Thursday; 6-6:30 pm Price: $80 Member Price: $70 Session A: 1/8-3/12 Price: $66 Member Price: $56 Session B: 3/19-5/21 no class 4/30, 5/7 Tip #3: Instructors: Members of Davis International Folk Dancers 5-Class Card Price: $35 Session A: 1/4-6/7 Beginning dancers learn the basics of traditional Irish dance, including the Bun Grad Single Jig, Reel, Light Jig and Slip Jig. Dancers also begin learning Hard Shoes, basic steps, basic Hornpipes and Reels. Winter/Spring 2014 jazz: modern: JAZZ LEVEL 1 & 2 (TEENS & ADULTS, 12+) CREATIVE MOVEMENT FOR KIDS (CHILDREN, 4 – 5) This class is for dancers who are new to jazz, have had very little exposure to jazz, or have had a substantial break from dancing. Students work on isolations, both parallel and turned out technique, traditional jazz steps, across the floor combinations, and choreography for that contemporary jazz pizzazz. Dress is dance clothes and ballet or jazz shoes, hair pulled back. Instructor: Linda Bair Day & Time: Thursday; 7:15-8:45 pm Member Price: $84 Price: $94 Session A: 1/8-2/19 Session B: 2/26-4/16 no class 3/26 Session C: 4/23-6/4 Instructor: Linda Bair Day & Time: Monday; 9-9:45 am Day & Time: Monday; 6:00-7:30 pm Price: $42 Member Price $32 Session A: 1/5-2/2 no class 1/19 Session B: 2/23-3/16 Session C: 3/30-4/20 Session D: 4/27-5/18 Price: $127 Member Price: $117 Session B: 3/9-5/4 This class is for the dancer with some previous training in modern, ballet or jazz. We will explore alignment, use of weight, breath, energy and dynamics in movement. We will explore moving our bodies big and small, fast and slow, sharp and soft, over and under, like a cat or a snake or a bird, a plane or Superman. We will jump, turn, bend and balance. Parents may participate, but it is not required. Instructor: Yvette Corvo Misner Price: $101 Member Price: $91 Session A: 1/5-2/23 no class 2/16 MODERN DANCE, INTERMEDIATE (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) MODERN DANCE CARD (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) This class card can be used for Teen/Adult Intermediate modern dance classes, offering flexibility to fit your schedule! Applicable classes listed below. CREATIVE MOVEMENT FOR KINDERGARTEN KIDS (CHILDREN, 4-6) This class is for dancers who have approximately two - three years of experience. Class includes warm-ups for strength and flexibility, both parallel and turned out technique, across the floor combinations to work on jazz attitude, turns, jumps and leaps, and choreography for that contemporary jazz pizzazz. Dress is dance clothes and ballet or jazz shoes, hair pulled back. Instructor: Yvette Corvo Misner Day & Time: Monday; 7:30-9:00 pm Price: $101 Member Price: $91 Session A: 1/5-2/23 no class 2/16 Price: $127 Member Price: $117 Session B: 3/9-5/4 JAZZ CLASS CARD (ADULTS, 18+) Jazz Class Cards may be used for the Teen/Adult Jazz classes. Students are responsible for checking at the beginning of each new session that: a) there are no changes to the class schedule, and b) classes are not full. Choreography typically builds through each session. Sporadic attendance is not recommended for students who have no previous dance experience. Students using the Card are not eligible to participate in performances. Instructor: Yvette Corvo Misner Day & Time: Monday; 6:00-7:30 pm and 7:30-9:00 pm 3-Class Card Price: $52 Member Price: $42 Session A: 1/5-2/23 no class 2/16 Session B: 3/9-5/4 Instructor: Linda Bair 6-Class Card Price: $82 Member Price: $72 Session A: 1/11-6/07 no class 3/27, 5/24 MODERN DANCE, BEGINNING (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) This class is for those who have never danced, are trying modern for the first time or who would enjoy a brush up. We will learn the basic concepts of movement in a relaxed and encouraging environment, gaining a better sense of our body as an instrument for expression. Bring your bare feet and your enthusiasm! Instructor: Linda Bair Day & Time: Monday, 10-11 am Price: $64 Member Price: $54 Session A: 1/5-3/02 no class 1/19, 2/9, 2/16 Session B: 3/9-4/20 no class 3/23 Session C: 4/27-6/08 no class 5/25 MODERN DANCE, ALMOST INTERMEDIATE (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) We will train our bodies in a warm, funny, and encouraging environment, focusing on breath, strength, range of motion, shape and transition, phrasing and artistry. Great for students continuing, or taking either beginning or intermediate modern or ballet. To perform in the Showcase students must participate in regular classes November through May. Contact Yvette Corvo Misner to register. Day & Time: Wednesday; 9:45-11:00 am Register Online: davisartscenter.org Member Price: $120 Continued On Next Page Price: $55 Member Price: $45 Session A: 1/07-2/4 Session B: 2/11-3/11 Session C: 4/01-4/29 Session D: 5/6-6/3 Instructor: Linda Bair Performances: Saturday, 5/16 & Sunday, 5/17 10-Class Card Price: $130 Day & Time: Wednesday; 12:30-1:15 pm JAZZ SPRING SHOWCASE 2015 Rehearsals: 5/11-5/15 Day & Time: Thursday, Sunday; variable times 24 Hours to Celebrate Your Favorite Nonprofit Price: $80 Member Price: $70 Session A: 1/7-2/18 Session B: 2/25-4/15 no class 3/25 Session C: 4/22-6/03 Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops - 13 PERFORMING ARTS JAZZ LEVEL 3 & 4 (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) Instructor: Linda Bair This class will explore the basic concepts of creative dance: shape, transition, level change, imagination, qualities of movement and fun! Comfortable clothes and bare feet suggested. Dance Continued from page 13 tap: TAP, BASIC (ADULTS, 18+) An introductory class for adults who have NO tap experience. Emphasis will be placed on learning basic tap steps and rhythms as well as learning the “Tap National Anthem”. Instructor: Sheila Marsee Hofer Day & Time: Wednesday; 6-6:45 pm Member Price: $60 Price: $70 Session A: 1/7-2/4 Session B: 2/18-3/18 Session C: 4/1-4/29 SPECIAL INTEREST TAP, ADVANCED BEGINNING (ADULTS, 18+) A class designed for adults who have completed the Basic Tap class are returning to tap after an extended absence, or who wish to perfect basic skills. Emphasis will be placed on technique, timing and learning rhythm time steps. Instructor: Sheila Marsee Hofer Day & Time: Wednesday; 6:45-7:30 pm Price: $70 Member Price: $60 Session A: 1/7-2/4 Session B: 2/18-3/18 Session C: 4/1-4/29 TAP, INTERMEDIATE (ADULTS, 18+) A class for adults who are proficient with basic tap steps and who have a fundamental sense of time. Combinations and musical phrasing used in rhythm tap will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on musicality, perfecting steps and increasing skill levels. Instructor: Sheila Marsee Hofer martial arts yoga AIKIDO (CHILDREN, 7-12) YOGANATOMY (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) This class stresses introductory level skills and introduces the child to basic Aikido movements and ukemi: the art of blending with a partner’s energy. Learning to roll and fall play a key part in the study of ukemi. Students are not required to have gi (the martial arts uniform), but should wear loose fitting pants and top. This is a gentle Iyengar-based yoga class infused with a passion for anatomy. It is tailored to people looking for a stress-free basic practice, and is welcoming to those starting to venture into yoga. Emphasis on alignment and movement visualization develops body awareness to carry outside the studio and into life. Instructor: Bill Thomas and Senior Instructors from Davis Aikikai Instructor: Karen Gettelman Day & Time: Monday & Thursday; 4-5 pm 6-Class Card Price: $94 Member Price: $84 Session A: 1/7-6/10 no class 3/25 Price: $110 Member Price: $100 Session A: 1/5-2/12 Session B: 2/16-3/26 Session C: 3/30-5/7 Session D: 5/11-6/11 Day & Time: Monday; 4-5 pm Price: $95 Member Price $85 Session A: 1/5-2/9 Price: $72 Member Price: $62 Session B: 2/16-3/23 Session C: 3/30-5/4 Session D: 5/11-6/8 Day & Time: Thursday; 4-5 pm Price: $60 Member Price: $50 Session A: 1/8-2/12 Price: $72 Session C: 4/2-5/7 Price: $60 Price: $75 Member Price: $65 Session A: 1/7-2/4 Session B: 2/18-3/18 Session C: 4/1-4/29 Session D: 5/14-6/11 Member Price: $50 AIKIDO BODY ARTS (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) Like candid, behind the scene news and images? “Like” us on Facebook! YOGA, BEGINNING/CONTINUING (TEENS & ADULTS, 16+) This is a gentle class appropriate for beginners or continuing students who wish to undo tension and develop strength, flexibility, and awareness, and to find comfortable ways to work their own bodies, breath, and minds. A typical class includes gentle warm-ups, core strengtheners, basic standing poses, attending to breath and alignment, some seated poses, relaxation, and breath-work. (Each student should bring own sticky mat and strap.) Instructor: Catherine Curley Day & Time: Friday; 10:30 am-12 pm Member Price: $96 6-Class Card Price: $106 Session A: 1/9-6/5 no class 3/20, 3/27 Member Price: $62 Session B: 2/19-3/26 Day & Time: Wednesday; 7:30-8:30 pm Tip #4: Day & Time: Wednesday, 12:30-2 pm Aikido is the creation of a martial arts genius, Morihei Ueshiba, respectfully known as O’Sensei (teacher of teachers). Aikido teaches effective martial arts techniques rooted in a philosophy of non-violence. This class emphasizes ukemi: the art of blending with the energy of any attacker(s). Instructor: Bill Thomas and Senior Instructors from Davis Aikikai www.facebook.com/ Day & Time: Monday & Thursday; 5-6 pm davisartscenter.org Price: $72 YOGA, CONTINUING II (TEENS & ADULTS, 16+) This lyengar-inspired class is for experienced students who have interest in developing their practice by deepening their awareness of the inner body, releasing restrictive patterns, and exploring how asana becomes a meditation on body and breath. (Each student should bring own sticky mat, blanket, block and strap.) Instructor: Janet Papale Day & Time: Thursday; 12-2 pm 6-Class Card Price: $118 Session A: 1/8-6/11 Member Price: $108 GENTLE YOGA (ADULTS, 18+) Session B: 2/16-3/26 This class offers gentle, slow movement focusing on the body and breath to improve our physical & mental strength, flexibility and balance. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Students may attend class once or twice per week. Session C: 3/30-5/7 Instructor: Ann Pearson Franke Member Price: $62 Session A: 1/5-2/12 Price: $60 Member Price: $50 Session D: 5/11-6/11 14 - Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops Day & Time: Monday & Thursday; 9-10:15 am Member Price: $84 6-Class Card Price: $94 Session A: 1/5-6/11 no class 1/19, 2/16, 3/23, 3/26, 5/25 Winter/Spring 2014 YOGA FOR THE WHOLE PERSON (ADULTS, 18+) In this early morning class students can enhance their overall sense of health and well-being. Gentle movement (asana) and breath (pranayama) will allow the student to access the power of his or her own body, breath and mind. Breath and movement is adapted to meet the individual’s needs. Instructor: Terri Wegener Day & Time: Tuesday; 7:30-8:30 am 6-Class Card Price: $84 Session A: 1/13-5/26 Member Price: $74 workshops: literary arts GEMS OF YOGA, MONTHLY WORKSHOPS (ADULTS, 18+) Join us for this longer format of the weekly class. Weekly Gems of Yoga card may be used for this workshop. Your first class is free! Note: membership discount does not apply to this workshop. Instructor: Ann Rogers WORD GIRLS WORKSHOP (TEENS, 13-18) Students will share their writing and provide peer critiques. Our goals will be to find the heart of the stories we want to tell and to push ourselves to grow as writers. A supportive space for beginning and advanced writers! (Price includes a $10 materials fee.) Instructor: Elise Pollard Day & Time: Sunday; 12:30-3 pm Day & Time: Monday; 4-6 pm GEMS OF YOGA, WEEKLY CLASS (ADULTS, 18+) Price: $30 Price: $105 Member Price: $95 Session A: 2/23-4/6 no class 3/23 In addition to good basic asanas and breathwork, we will use chanting, pranayama, meditation, yoga theory and specialized techniques. For Winter/ Spring we’ll focus on water, light and new growth in body, mind and spirit. No experience necessary, and all techniques used will have chair options. Your first class is free! Workshop B: 3/8/15 Day & Time: Wednesday; 10 – 11:30 am Member Price: $72 6-Class Card Price: $82 Session A: 1/7-6/10 no class 3/25, 5/20, 5/27 PATANJALI’S YOGA SUTRAS: CHAPTER 1 (ADULTS, 18+) This a beginner/continuing class in the Yoga Sutras— the oldest and most authoritative text on Yoga. Learn to chant the sutras and discuss their meaning in a practical approach that ties yoga practice to your life. Your first class is free to try it out! Instructor: Ann Rogers Day & Time: Monday 10:30-11:30 am 6-Class Card Price: $70 Member Price: $60 Session A: 1/12-6/8 no class 2/16, 3/23, 5/18, 5/25 T. A. L. K. Workshop C: 4/12/15 Workshop D: 6/14/15 TEACH ANOTHER LANGUAGE TO KIDS “INSPIRE” THE NEW YEAR (ADULTS, 18+) Breathing for singing ... for playing ... for living! Come explore techniques from Yoga, Vedic chanting and The Feldenkrais Method® and learn to breathe with your whole self. Bring a sack lunch, water, and a mat if you can (some are available). No experience is necessary, beginning and experienced students are welcomed. Note: membership discount does not apply to this workshop. Instructors: Ann Rogers & Jeannette Hogan Day & Time: Sunday; 10 am-3 pm Price: $75 Class fees are due in full by the first day of class; refunds will be provided during the first week only. For more information go to groups.dcn.org/talk or email talkprogram@hotmail.com. TALK SITE REPRESENTATIVES 2014-15 Birch Lane Elementary: Gina Bloom, gbloom@ucdavis.edu Davis Arts Center: Lorretta Wingo, lowingo@gmail.com Pioneer Elementary: Lori Wright, dougbwright@hotmail.com St. James School: Christine Oyakawa, ASL4Davis@gmail.com BEGINNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (GRADES K-8) Workshop A: 2/8 Children will be introduced to basic language skills, learning numbers, colors, common nouns, days and months of the year and simple phrases. Location: St James School Day & Time: Monday-Friday; 7:40-8:10 am Price: $280 Member Price: $270 Class Dates: 2/2-5/22 no class 2/9, 2/16, 3/20-27, 4/3-4/10 BEGINNING FRENCH (GRADES K-6) Children will be introduced to basic language skills, learning numbers, colors, common nouns, days and months of the year and simple phrases. Students are placed in Beginning French for two years with advancement upon teacher evaluation. LEARN. SHARE. GROW. Location: Davis Arts Center Day & Time: Monday-Friday; 7:40-8:10 am Price: $340 Member Price: $330 Class Dates: 2/2-5/22 no class 2/6, 2/16, 3/23-27 Continued On Next Page Register Online: davisartscenter.org Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops - 15 L ANGUAGE ARTS Instructor: Ann Rogers Workshop A: 1/11/15 Language Arts Continued from page 16 BEGINNING SPANISH (GRADES K-6) Children will be introduced to basic language skills, learning numbers, colors, common nouns, days and months of the year and simple phrases. Students are placed in Beginning Spanish for two years with advancement upon teacher evaluation. Roberta Savage, President Davis Arts Center Staff Erie Vitiello – Executive Director Michael Azevedo – Deputy Director Becky Roseman, Treasurer Liz Phinney – Office Administrator and Volunteer Coordinator Jean Korinke, Secretary & Past President Shelli Porterfield – Administrative Assistant Madeline Brattesani Sean Olivares – Evening and Weekend Assistant Location: Davis Arts Center Allison Chilcott Nicole Hebert – Office and Gallery Assistant Day & Time: Monday-Friday; 7:40-8:10 am Diane Parro Price: $340 Member Price: $330 Class Dates: 2/2-5/22 no class 2/6, 2/16, 3/23-27 Kay Henderson – Bookkeeper Pamela Pearl Location: Birch Lane Elementary Julie Smiley Day & Time: Monday-Thursday; 7:40-8:10 am Price: $280 Member Price: $270 Class Dates: 2/2-5/21 no class 2/9, 2/16, 3/23-27 Location: Pioneer Elementary Day & Time: Monday-Thursday; 7:50-8:20 am Price: $280 Member Price: $270 Class Dates: 2/2-5/21 no class 2/9, 2/16, 3/23-27 L ANGUAGE ARTS Davis Arts Center Board of Directors INTERMEDIATE FRENCH (GRADES K-6) Children will continue to develop new vocabulary, conversational skills and introductory French reading. Two years of Beginning French (or equivalent) or teacher evaluation required. Christi Skibbins upcoming events: Davis Arts Center Annual Holiday Sale: Friday, December 5, 12-7 pm Saturday, December 6, 10-6 pm Sunday, December 7, 10-5 pm Classical Guitar Concert Series: March 7, April 11, May 2, and June 13 Location: Davis Arts Center Young at Art Festival: March 15 Day & Time: Monday-Friday; 7:40-8:10 am Doo Wop Harmony Concerts: March 3 and May 5 Price: $340 Member Price: $330 Class Dates: 2/2-5/22 no class 2/6, 2/16, 3/23-27 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH (GRADES K-6) Children will continue to develop new vocabulary, conversational skills and introductory Spanish reading. Two years of Beginning Spanish (or equivalent) or teacher evaluation required. Location: Davis Arts Center Day & Time: Monday-Friday; 7:40-8:10 am Price: $340 Member Price: $330 Class Dates: 2/2-5/22 no class 2/6, 2/16, 3/23-27 Davis Arts Center Youth Theater Performances: April 3 and April 4 Davis Youth Flute Choir Concert: May 9 Davis Arts Center Ballet Students Spring Performance (VMT): Friday, May 15, 7:30 pm Saturday, May 16, 2:30 and 7:30 pm Sunday, May 17, 2:30 and 5:30 pm Acme Theatre Production: May 22 – 25 gallery/exhibitions: Tip #5: Never miss an event, performance or exhibition. Subscibe to our e-mail list: www.davisartscenter.org Photography Then and Now: Davis Arts Center’s Collection & Dave Webb January 2– January 30: Reception, January 9 Wildlife Art Exhibit: February 5 – February 25 CA Duck Days Gala, February 20 Elementary School Art Exhibit: March 5 – March 28; Reception, March 13 Secondary School Art Exhibit & Senior Juried Show: April 3 – April 23; Wooliever Awards Reception, April 10 Eight From Acga: April 29 – May 23; Receptions, May 1 And May 8 16 - Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops Winter/Spring 2014 WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR SERVICE ON OUR BEHALF Daniel Arday Son Chong Kevin Erickson Johanna Savage Lori Boettner Valerie Dolphin Frances Quynn Tyler Sierras Danielle Trachtenberg MANY THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS Jay Leach Benefactors Donors Brooks Painting Animal Wellness Clinic Beulah Amsterdam Linda Middlesworth Dale Family Fund Verena Borton Lucy Roberts Sacramento Region Community Foundation Susie Boyd Hannah Stein Joel Brungardt Stephanie Touchman Charlene Burnett Sarah Waite Alissa Eagle Tara Williams Alice Green Niki Yoneda Bronze Sponsor Pet Assistance League of Northern California Preoccupied Pipers ARTIST-DONORS, WOOLIEVER FUND AUCTION, HOLIDAY SALE 2013 Hanouvi Agbassekou Nancy England Alexis Moyer George Anderson Courtney Gray Jennifer Nachminoff Heidi Bekebrede Ashley Higgs Sarah Nguyen Betty Berteaux Anna Jelks Bess Petty Lucy Boland Lorenzo Kristov Vicki Plutchok Richard C. Stern Verena Borton Janice Long Sara Post Kary Stickney Marie-Therese Brown Annette Macbean Carol Radkins Stacey Vetter Heidi Carlson Jami Mark Jeff Riel Kathy Whipple-Wong Susan Cohen-Byrne Kirk McCarthy Rebecca Ryland Linnea Wong Lisa Defehr Linda Miller Margo Scarpulla Morgan Wright Susan Eastman Julia L Moore Christine Shackel Register Online: davisartscenter.org Shizuko & Toshi Shichishima Jean Sillman Jo Stafanbil Davis Arts Center Catalog of Classes and Workshops - 17 CONTRIBUTORS Platinum Sponsor ongoing classes AT A GLANCE by day of week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday ceramic arts CLAY FOR ALL AGES (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 4+) 4-5:15 pm CLAY FOR FUN (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 4+) 3:30-4:30 pm CLAY FOR FUN (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 4+) 2-3 pm CLAY FOR FUN (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 4+) 3:30-4:30 pm CLAY FOR FUN (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 4+) 3-4 pm VALENTINE CLAY (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 5+) 10-11:15 am & 12-1:15 pm CERAMIC ARTS (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 6:15-8:45 pm POTTERY WHEEL & HANDBUILDING (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 6+) 4:45-6 pm POTTERY WHEEL & HANDBUILDING (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 6+) 3:30-4:45 pm POTTERY WHEEL & HANDBUILDING (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 6+) 4:45-6 pm CLAY FOR FUN, ADVANCED (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) 4:30-5:45 pm MOTHER’S DAY CLAY (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 4+) 9-10 am, 10:30-11:30 am & 12:00-1 pm WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLAY STUDIO (ADULTS, 18+) 6:15-9:15 pm SCULPTURE (TEENS & ADULTS, 15+) 6:30-8:30 pm O N - G O I N G C L A S S E S – AT A G L A N C E SCULPTURE (TEENS & ADULTS, 15+) 12-2 pm SUNFLOWER CLAY (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 4+) 9-10 am, 10:30-11:30 am & 12:00-1 pm ALL-DAY “FROZEN FUN” PAJAMA ART CAMP (CHILDREN, 6-12) 8:30 am-2:30 pm FATHER’S DAY CLAY (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 4+) 9-10 am, 10:30-11:30 am & 12:00-1 pm fiber arts WEAVING, INTRODUCTION (CHILDREN, 5-8) 3:30-5:15 pm INKLE LOOM WEAVING (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) 3:30-5:30 pm WEAVING ON TABLE LOOMS (CHILDREN, 7-10) 2-3:30 pm WEAVING ON SMALL TWOHARNESS LOOMS (CHILDREN, 6-8) 3:30-5 pm SOAP-IN-A-SWEATER FELTING WORKSHOP (CHILDREN & TEENS, AGES 7-18) 1-3 pm IMAGINATIVE WOOL WORLD (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) 4:00-5:30 pm SOAP-IN-A-SWEATER FELTING WORKSHOP (CHILDREN & TEENS, AGES 7-18) 1-3 pm WEAVING: OPEN STUDIO B (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 9 am-5 pm sharp PLANT DYEING WITH SILKS (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) 4:00-5:30 pm WEAVING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE INCLUDING THE YOUNG AT HEART (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) 3:45-5:45 pm KNITTING CLINIC (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 6-7:30 pm SOCK KNITTING 101 (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 6-7:30 pm drawing & painting DRAWING FOR YOUNG ARTISTS: MYSTERIES OF THE SEA (CHILDREN, 6-12) 3:30-4:30 pm CARTOONING, BEGINNING (CHILDREN & TEENS, 8-14) 3:30-4:45 pm DRAWING/BOOKMAKING FOR YOUNG ARTISTS: ASTROLOGY BOOK (CHILDREN, 6-12) 3:30-4:30 pm CARTOONING, CONTINUING (CHILDREN & TEENS, 8-14) 3:30-4:45 pm PAINTING FOR YOUNG ARTISTS: NATURE IN WATERCOLORS (CHILDREN, 6-12) 3:30-4:30 pm WATERCOLOR FOR TEENS AND ADULTS, BEGINNING (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 6:30-8 pm PORTRAIT DRAWING, BEGINNING (CHILDREN, 5-11) 2:00-3:00 pm YOU CAN DRAW! (CHILDREN & TEENS, 9-14) 4:15-5:30 pm STILL-LIFE & LANDSCAPE DRAWING CLASS (CHILDREN, 6-12) 3:30-4:30 pm LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN OIL OR ACRYLIC (TEENS & ADULTS, 16+) 1-3 pm COLOR MEDIA MADNESS (CHILDREN & TEENS, 9-14) 4:15-5:30 pm DRAWING AROUND THE WORLD (CHILDREN, 6-12) 3:30-4:30 pm FORESHORTENING - CLOTHED FIGURE DRAWING WORKSHOP (ADULTS, 18+) 12-4 pm WATERCOLOR FOR TEENS AND ADULTS, BEGINNING (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 3:30-5 pm WATERCOLOR FOR TEENS AND ADULTS, INTERMEDIATE (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 6:30-8 pm DRAWING, INTRODUCTION (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 6:30-8:30 pm WATERCOLOR FOR TEENS AND ADULTS, INTERMEDIATE (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 6:30-8 pm WATERCOLOR, EXPERIMENTAL (ADULTS, 18+) 10 am-12 pm BOTANICAL DRAWING (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 6:30-8:30 pm DRAWING FOR FUN, FINE ART, & TRAVEL (TEENS & ADULTS, 16+) 1:30-3:30 pm WATERCOLOR, BEGINNING (ADULTS, 18+) 10 am-12 pm BOTANICAL DRAWING WITH WATERCOLOR (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 6:30-8:30 pm WATERCOLOR, ON-GOING (ADULTS, 18+) 1-3 pm WATERCOLOR, ON-GOING (ADULTS, 18+) 10 am-12 pm PORTRAIT DRAWING: ANATOMY (ADULTS, 18+) 7-9 pm ABSTRACT PAINTING & DRAWING (TEENS & ADULTS, 16+) 6:30-8:30 pm JUNIOR CHEF PROGRAM (CHILDREN & TEENS, 12-18) 6:30-8:30 pm MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 8-9:15 pm OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING FROM LIFE: A DIRECT APPROACH (TEENS & ADULTS, 16+) 9:30 am-12:30 pm BOTANICAL DRAWING, CONTINUING (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 9-11 am WATERCOLOR, ON-GOING (ADULTS, 18+) 10 am-12 pm ACRYLIC PAINTING (ADULTS, 18+) 6-8:30 pm mixed media, photography, culinary arts, tech arts MINECRAFT TECHNIQUES & PROGRAMMING (CHILDREN & TEENS, 9-14) 4-5:30 pm FUN WITH COPPER AND WOOD (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) 4:00-5:30 pm ITSY BITSY ARTISTS: ART FOR TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS (CHILDREN, 2-6) 1-1:45 pm PAINTING WITH OIL & COLD WAX (TEENS & ADULTS, AGES 16+) 9 am-12 pm & 1-4 pm PAINTING WITH OIL & COLD WAX (TEENS & ADULTS, AGES 16+) 9 am-12 pm & 1-4 pm SCULPTORS CORNER (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) 4:00-5:30 pm EASTER BUNNY CRAFTS (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 5+) 10-11:30 am & 12-1:30 pm MOSAIC ME! (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) 4:00-5:30 pm SPECIAL OCCASION CAKES (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 12+) 1-3 pm SCRATCH PROGRAMMING & ROBOTICS, BEGINNING (CHILDREN, 7-12) 2:30-3:30 pm COOKING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (TEENS & ADULTS, 15+) 1-3 pm MINECRAFT TECHNIQUES & PROGRAMMING (CHILDREN & TEENS, 9-14) 4-5:30 pm ongoing classes AT A GLANCE by day of week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday ACTING WORKSHOP: THE ARABIAN NIGHTS (CHILDREN & TEENS, 11-14) 1/16; 3:45-8 pm ACTING WORKSHOP: THE ARABIAN NIGHTS (CHILDREN & TEENS, 11-14) 1/17; 11 am-8 pm ACTING WORKSHOP: THE ARABIAN NIGHTS (CHILDREN & TEENS, 11-14) 1/18; 10 am-9:30 pm drama, music YOUTH THEATRE PRODUCTION CLASS (CHILDREN & TEENS, 7 – 16) 3:45-5:45 pm CLOWNING (CHILDREN, 4-12) 2:30-3:30 pm ACTING WORKSHOP: THE ARABIAN NIGHTS (CHILDREN & TEENS, 11-14) 1/15; 3:45-6 pm MUSIC TOGETHER®: BABIES (NEWBORN-8 MONTHS) 12:30-1:15 pm MUSIC TOGETHER® (CHILDREN, NEWBORN-5 YEARS) 1:30-2:15 pm DOO WOP HARMONY (TEENS & ADULTS, 12+) 7-9 pm DAVIS YOUTH FLUTE CHOIR (TEENS, 14-18) 7:15-8:45 pm MUSIC TOGETHER® (CHILDREN, NEWBORN-5 YEARS) 9:15-10:00 am & 10:15-11:00 am dance (ballet, hip-hop, international, irish, jazz, modern, tap) BALLET, Beginning Intermediate (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) 3:30 – 4:30 pm Ballet, Beginning (CHILDREN, 6+) 3:30-4:30 pm PRE-BALLET (CHILDREN, 3-5) 2:45-3:30 pm MOM & ME BALLET (CHILDREN, 3+) 10-10:45 am Ballet, Continued Beginning (CHILDREN AND TEENS, 6+) 4:30-5:30 pm BALLET, Beginning Intermediate (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 8+) 3:30 – 4:30 pm BALLET, ALL-LEVELS SATURDAY (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) 8:30–10 am BALLET, Beginning Pointe (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) 4:30-5:30 pm BALLET, INTERMEDIATE/ Advanced & Pointe (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) 5:30-7 pm INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE (TEENS & ADULTS, 12+) 7-9 pm BALLET, Beginning Pointe (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) 4:30-5:30 pm BALLET, INTERMEDIATE/ Advanced & Pointe (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) 5:30-7 pm BALLET, INTERMEDIATE/ Advanced & Pointe (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) 5:30-7 pm BALLET, INTERMEDIATE/ Advanced & Pointe (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) 5:30-7 pm BALLET, ALL-LEVELS TUESDAY & THURSDAY (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) 8:30-10 am BALLET, INTERMEDIATE/ Advanced & Pointe (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) 8:30-10 am BALLET, ALL-LEVELS TUESDAY & THURSDAY (CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS, 9+) 8:30-10 am FUNKY STYLE STREET DANCE (CHILDREN, 5-8) 3:30-4:30 pm FUNKY STYLE STREET DANCE (CHILDREN, 9-12) 4:30-5:30 pm BREAKIN’ 4 KIDS! (CHILDREN, 5-12) 5:30-6:30 pm ZUMBA® (TEENS & ADULTS, 12+) Low-Impact ZUMBA® 9-10 am ZUMBA® (TEENS & ADULTS, 12+) Low-Impact ZUMBA® 10-11 am JAZZ LEVEL 1 & 2 (TEENS & ADULTS, 12+) 6:00-7:30 pm ZUMBA® 9-10 am JAZZ LEVEL 3 & 4 (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 7:30-9:00 pm BELLY DANCE, BEGINNING (TEENS & ADULTS, 16+) 7-8 pm ZUMBA® (TEENS & ADULTS, 12+) Low-Impact ZUMBA® 9:30-10:30 am ZUMBA® (TEENS & ADULTS, 12+) Low-Impact ZUMBA® 9-10 am ZUMBA® 9-10 am IRISH STEP, PRE-INTRO TO COMPETITIVE DANCING (CHILDREN, 4-7) 4-5 pm JAZZ CLASS CARD (ADULTS, 18+) 6:00-7:30 pm and 7:30-9:00 pm IRISH STEP, INTRO TO COMPETITIVE DANCING (CHILDREN & TEENS, 8-18) 5-6 pm IRISH DANCE, NEW BEGINNERS (CHILDREN & TEENS, 8-18) 4:30-5 pm CREATIVE MOVEMENT FOR KIDS (CHILDREN, 4 – 5) 9-9:45 am CREATIVE MOVEMENT FOR KINDERGARTEN KIDS (CHILDREN, 4-6) 12:30-1:15 pm IRISH DANCE, BEGINNERS/BUN GRAD (CHILDREN & TEENS, 8-18) 5-6 pm MODERN DANCE, BEGINNING (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 10-11 am MODERN DANCE, ALMOST INTERMEDIATE (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 9:45-11:00 am IRISH DANCE, CONTINUING/ ULLMHUCHAN GRAD (CHILDREN & TEENS, 8-18) 6-6:30 pm TAP, BASIC (ADULTS, 18+) 6-6:45 pm MODERN DANCE, INTERMEDIATE (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 7:15-8:45 pm TAP, ADVANCED BEGINNING (ADULTS, 18+) 6:45-7:30 pm MODERN DANCE CARD (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) variable times MODERN DANCE CARD (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) variable times TAP, INTERMEDIATE (ADULTS, 18+) 7:30-8:30 pm martial arts, yoga AIKIDO (CHILDREN, 7-12) 4-5 pm AIKIDO BODY ARTS (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 5-6 pm YOGA FOR THE WHOLE PERSON (aDULTS, 18+) 7:30-8:30 am YOGANATOMY (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 12:30-2 pm AIKIDO (CHILDREN, 7-12) 4-5 pm GEMS OF YOGA, WEEKLY CLASS (ADULTS, 18+) 10 – 11:30 am AIKIDO BODY ARTS (TEENS & ADULTS, 13+) 5-6 pm YOGA, BEGINNING/CONTINUING (TEENS & ADULTS, 16+) 10:30 am-12 pm Yoga, Continuing II (Teens & adults, 16+) 12-2 pm GENTLE YOGA (ADULTS, 18+) 9-10:15 am GENTLE YOGA (ADULTS, 18+) 9-10:15 am PATANJALI’S YOGA SUTRAS: CHAPTER 1 (ADULTS, 18+) 10:30-11:30 am literary arts, see pages 15-16 for T.A.L.K. 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