Summer 2017 Programs - Northville Art House...Maria Latour: Draw, Sculpt & Paint; July 17th – 20nd Grades 2nd – 7th Students will explore the ocean. Paint a sea turtle, sculpt

SUMMER 2017 PROGRAMS Issue #

215 W. Cady Street, Northville, MI 48167

Summer 2017 Programs

The

Northville

Art House

Mission

The mission of the Northville Art House is simple: we want to bring the best exhibits and art education to Northville and surrounding communities.

Gallery & Store May, June & August Hours; Tues. & Fri. 12-5 pm, Sat 11-4 pm Wed. & Thurs. 12-7 pm Gallery & Store closed in July

Call us at 248-344-0497 or visit us at www.northvillearthouse.org

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Register today for summer camps, classes & workshops!

The Northville Art house runs classes, camps, and workshops daily from 9:00am until 9:00pm. We pride ourselves in offering small class sizes for both our 6 week classes and workshops, because of this we ask that all students pre-register. Walk-in and last minute registrations may not be accommodated.

Pre-registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis and is required to guarantee supplies. Registration forms and full tuition payment must be received before the first class.

Classes require at least three students enrolled in order to run or they will be cancelled. The Northville Art House reserves the right to cancel any class for any reason. In this event, students will receive a full refund.

The Northville Art House does not prorate classes. A 50% discount will be given to any student who cancels their registration before the first class. After the first class, no refund will be given.

Please note that some classes have an additional materials fee. These fees are payable to the instructor.

Class prices are listed for members (M) and non-members (NM). Registration online or in person starts May 5th, 2017 for summer 2017.

Welcome to the Northville Art House Summer 2017 Brochure.

Membership

Why join?

The Northville Art House is not just for artists – it is a community-wide effort that needs your support! A comprehensive art facility in Northville adds vibrancy to the city and provides cultural enrichment to all who live, work, and visit here.

Become a friend and support the Northville Art House!

Apply online at www.NorthvilleArtHouse.org/support

Members receive discounts on all our classes and workshops here at the Art House.

The Northville Art House shines a spotlight on the imagination, art, talent and cultural diversity of

artists throughout the region when the annual Arts and Acts Festival returns for the sixth

consecutive year June 16-18 in historic downtown Northville. The Festival includes the 29th annual

juried fine art show Art in the Sun, featuring over 70 talented artists; the Sandbox Play Festival

produced by Tipping Point Theatre; the Short on Words Literary Contest; musical entertainment

featuring some of metro Detroit’s top musicians; children’s activities; the new Young Artist Juried

Art Fair; the Northville Art House Chalk Festival; and a large variety of food and drink.

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Northville Art House

Summer art camps run June 19th – August 21st

From 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM; (M) $110; (NM) $122

(Additional $15 material fee due to instructor on 1st day of class. Unless otherwise noted in description)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Week 1 - Around the World: Instructor Maria Latour: Adventures in Painting and Drawing; June 19th – 22nd Grades 3rd – 7th Students won't need a passport to explore the art from a different country each day of this fun filled minicamp. Australia, Africa, Italy and France...media explored will include clay, paint and pastels. Week 2 - Summertime Fun: Instructor Maria Latour: Painting and Drawing; June 26th – 29th

K – 2nd Grade Students Celebrate summer with art projects based on summertime activities including a day at the beach, amusement park rides and eating ice cream! Media include: acrylic paint, watercolor, oil pastel and colorful clay! Finish the week painting a t-shirt to wear during your own summer adventures.

Week 3 - Heroes & Monsters: Instructor Amber Valentine: Drawing, Painting & Sculpture; July 10th – 13th

Grades 1st – 4th Become a superhero! Create your own bad-guy-bashing persona, cape and all, sketch and paint yourself as your Hero, and sculpt a mini-monster bad guy to take home to keep in your very own Fortress of Solitude! This class is for both girls and boys who want to learn how to feel empowered through art!

Week 3 - Heroes & Monsters: Instructor Amber Valentine: Drawing, Painting & Sculpture; July 10th – 13th

Grades 1st – 4th Become a superhero! Create your own bad-guy-bashing persona, cape and all, sketch and paint yourself as your Hero, and sculpt a mini-monster bad guy to take home to keep in your very own Fortress of Solitude! This class is for both girls and boys who want to learn how to feel empowered through art!

Week 4 - Exploring Ocean Life: Instructor Maria Latour: Draw, Sculpt & Paint; July 17th – 20nd Grades 2nd – 7th Students will explore the ocean. Paint a sea turtle, sculpt a dolphin, draw a sea horse and beach sand will be used to create an ocean landscape Week 5 – Paint Exploration: Instructor Nancy Barick: Watercolor & Acrylic paints; July 24th – 27th ($20 materials fee)

Grades 4th – 8th Students will explore color, blending, brush strokes and more. Learn the various fun ways acrylic and watercolor paints can be used.

SUMMER ART MINICAMPS

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Week 6 – Exploring Graphic Design: Instructor Nancy Barick; July 31st – August 3rd

Grades 6th – 10th Students will design and create images combined with lettering to make eye catching posters, signs, trading cards and more. We will be using inks, stencils, markers, and various paint mediums.

Week 7 – Teen Mixed Media: Instructor Julie Woodard Aug. 14th – 17th ($20 materials fee)

Grades 6th – 10th Students will learn about and have fun creating and expressing themselves artistically while learning specific techniques for these four different mediums: mosaics, printmaking, watercolor & pastel.

Week 8 – Animals Wild & Tame: Instructor Julie Woodard Drawing, Painting & Sculpture; Aug. 21st – 24th

Grades 2nd – 5th Grrrrrr….Wild & tame animals will be explored in a variety of different medium using tools & techniques in this fun sampler camp.

Young Artist Juried Art Fair 2017

Join us Saturday June 17th for the

1st annual Young Artist Juried Art Fair!

Featuring over 30 talented local artists selling their work as part of this special one day festival!

Saturday June 17th 12-5 PM

Located at the corner of Cady and Wing streets.

For more information or to volunteer please call (248) 344-0497

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Tie Dye & T-Shirts Instructor Maria Latour

Children 9 – 13 will create DIY wearable art! In this class, students will tie-dye a t-shirt and fabric, then add to their colorful designs using fabric paint, stamps and foam rollers.

Monday & Tuesday from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: June 19th & 20th (M) $28; (NM) $31 (Additional $10 materials fee payable to instructor.)

SEWTASTIC Instructor: Maria Latour Children 9-13 yr. (limit 6)

This popular summer camp is now a 2 day workshop for kids who love to sew or are just starting out. Kids’ ages 9-13 will design and create their own fleece stuffed animal learning hand sewing techniques.

Wed. & Thurs, June 21st – 22nd; 1:30 – 4:00 PM (M) $28; (NM) $31 (Additional $7 materials fee payable to instructor.)

CREATIVE ART EXPLORATION Instructor: Maria Latour Children ages 4 -8 years that are comfortable without a parent/caregiver. Each class will explore creative thinking and expression using paper, paint, clay and more! Projects designed to develop fine motor skills and enhance creative development. (Additional $5 material fee given to instructor for each class.)

Monday: Teddy Bear Picnic

Learn how to paint Teddy bears and other stuffed animals sitting down for a summer picnic. June 26th; 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (M) $18; (NM) $20 Tuesday: Paint with What?

Use toys like hot wheels cars, marbles and Lego pieces as tools for painting an abstract masterpiece. June 27th; 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (M) $18; (NM) $20 Wednesday: Pop-up Art

Do you love pop-up books? Create your own colorful artwork that pops off the page! June 28th; 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (M) $18; (NM) $20 Thursday: T-Shirt Painting

Wearable ART! Use foam rollers and stamps to create your own one-of-a-kind t-shirt. June 29th; 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (M) $18; (NM) $20

CREATIVE KIDS DRAWING & PAINTING Instructor: Amber Valentine

Kids (ages 5-10) will have fun drawing & painting a variety of scenes in this 2 day class learning about shapes, shading, color, perspective, composition, and more. Drawings & paintings will be completed in colored pencil, watercolor & acrylics.

Thursdays 5:00 – 6:00 pm;

June 22nd & June 29th 2 weeks; (M) $28; (NM) $31 (Additional $10 materials fee payable to instructor)

Young Artists DRAWING & PAINTING Instructor: Maria Latour Kids ages 9-14: Learn the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and composition while exploring various subject matter including landscape, still life, nature, and dream imagery. Media explored include: pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolor, and acrylic paint on canvas. Tuesdays 5:30 - 7 pm; June 20th & 27th

2 weeks; (M) $28; (NM) $31 (Additional $10 materials fee payable to instructor)

WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS Kids get creative, a little messy & learn something new!

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DRAWING: ANIMAL WORKSHOP Instructor: Amber Valentine Kids ages 8 – 12 will have fun drawing a variety of different animals, learning color, shading and composition with colored pencil. Monday & Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30 pm; July 1oth & 11th 2 day; (M) $28; (NM) $31 AMAZING ACRYLICS WORKSHOPS Students ages 9 – 14 will explore color, blending, brush strokes and more in this fun step by step workshop. Register for one or all workshops. (Additional $5 material fee given to instructor for each class.)

Thursday: Birch Trees & Birds Instructor: Amber Valentine July 13th ; 5:30 – 7:00 pm (M) $20; (NM) $22 Thursday: Garden with bugs Instructor: Maria Latour July 20th; 5:30 – 7:00 pm (M) $20; (NM) $22 Tuesday: Beach Days Instructor: Erin Maten August 15th; 5:30 – 7 pm (M) $20; (NM) $22 Tuesday: Apple Orchard Instructor: Amber Valentine August 22nd; 5:30– 7 pm (M) $20; (NM) $22

Sculpt & Paint Workshop Instructor: Amber Valentine Children 5 – 10 yr. (limit 8) In this two hour workshop students ages 5 – 8 will discover the 3d world of sculpture. Work with different material including clay, fabric, wood and Acrylic Paints. Wednesday August 23rd; 1:30 – 3:00 pm; (M) $20; (NM) $22; (Additional $8 Material fee due to instructor)

Manga Mixed Media Workshop Instructor: Amber Valentine Children 8 – 12 yr. (limit 8) Use your imagination to create your very own Japanese cartoon manga, monster critter, or companion of your dreams! Sketch your anime inspired friend onto paper than transform them into a 3d clay piece to help it come to life! Thursday, August 24th 1:30 - 3:30 pm; (M) $24; (NM) $27; (Additional $8 Material fee due to instructor)

YOUNG ADULT CREATIVE ART STUDIO Instructor: Amber Valentine For ages 9-14: Each month, join the Art House for a night of creativity and fun with easy, one night, D-I-Y projects like candle making, paper mache, clay carving and more. Chill with your friends, meet new people, and listen to music while you snack, chat, and have a great time! The best part? You get to take home whatever you make with you that same night! (Additional $6 materials fee payable to the instructor.)

Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm. June 22nd, Clay & Sculpture (M) $24, (NM) $27 July 27th, Acrylic Painting (M) $24, (NM) $27. August 24th, Mixed Media (M) $24, (NM) $27 per date

Open Crochet Studio Instructor: Jenna Woodcox Dabbled in crochet but not sure if you are on the right path? Have a crochet project but are stuck? This open workshop is for you! Please feel free to bring in any type of project you may have started or have even been looking at to get advice from our instructor. Whether its questions on tools or materials, reading a pattern, or small to large difficulties- you are bound to learn something new in this two hour open session. (Students to bring their own materials, tools and reference material). Studio time for 12yr. to Adults.

Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:00 pm; (M) $24, (NM) $27 per date. June 28th, July 26th & August 30th; register for each date separately one week in advance.

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Art Therapy

Getting in touch with your inner creator:

Intuitive painting With Kyle Pryce MA LPC CAADC

This three day workshop will give students a chance to explore the roots of their own unique sense of creativity. We will get to know ourselves in a deeper level using different exercises that help facilitate

creative thinking and expression. We will explore how creating from the heart can be a means not only for self-expression, but also a way to relieve stress, and a healthy emotional outlet.

June 12 -14: Monday - Wednesday; 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (M) $80; (NM) $88 (Additional material fee of $20 payable to instructor on first day)

SUMMER CLASSES & WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS: Explore your inner artist this summer at the Art House.

2 Day ADULT MIXED MEDIA Instructor: Amber Valentine Students 15yrs. to adults Delve deeper into the art of mixed media. In this two day hands-on workshop, students will learn new techniques using various mediums and art forms to take their self-expression to the next level. Learn how to use found objects in collages on canvas, utilize vintage source materials, and learn how to take old dolls from drab to fab by re-rooting their hair and repainting their faces. All supplies will be provided though students are encouraged to bring their own scissors, photographs, books, magazine pages, and soft vinyl dolls. No experience necessary. Students 15 and up are welcome! Saturday & Sunday; July 15 – 16; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm; (M) $48, (NM) $52 (An additional $30 materials fee will be made payable to the instructor.)

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Mixed Media & Encaustic Instructor: Maria Latour Students 15yrs. to adults This class will go beyond the basic collage techniques to incorporate paint, handmade paper, fabric, gold foil, photos and wax into complex works of art with a paint like finished surface. All Material included but bring personal photos or poems to incorporate. Sign up for one or both classes (Lab fee of $20 payable to instructor for each class.)

Friday, June 23rd; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm; (M) $28, (NM) $32

Friday, June 30th; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm;

(M) $28, (NM) $32

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BEADED 2DAY JEWERLY WORKSHOP Instructor: Maria Latour Students 15 yrs. to adults Students will learn techniques for attaching clasps and beading a bracelet and necklace using metal, crystal, and semi precious stone beads. Tuesday & Wednesday; July 18th & 19th; 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (M) $48, (NM) $52 (All materials included in the lab fee $15)

Jewelry Workshop: Wrap Bracelets Instructor: Maria Latour Students 15 yrs. to adults In this two day workshop you will learn how to make trendy wrap bracelets with leather and glass beads. Each student will make a bracelet that wraps around the wrist twice. But once you learn the simple stitch you will want to make more! Fridays; July 21st & 28th; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (M) $48, (NM) $52 (Additional $15 materials fee.)

Social Media for Artists 101

with Abigail Wright-Geddes,

Art House Director Selling and marketing your work online can expand your audience base and help

increase interest in, and sales of, your work. Do you know how to use hash tags to

help people find your work? Do you know how to use videos on Facebook and

Instagram to show your process and allow your potential buyers to interact with

you? Join us at this 3 hour workshop designed to give you the basics in social

media for artists. We will cover Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The last 30

minutes of the workshop will be for questions and 1 on 1 help. It is recommended that participants have a beginner knowledge of social media.

Wednesday July 12th from 6 – 9 pm

(M)$38; (NM) $42

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR Workshop Instructor: Julie Woodard This workshop is for those who have little or no experience with watercolor. This workshop will help students become comfortable with watercolor painting techniques and enjoy the process of painting. Learn the basics of materials, tools, techniques, colors, values, and “seeing.” Enjoy a fun, inspirational, and relaxing two and a half hours exploring the beauty of this medium. Monday; August 14th; 6:30-9:00 pm; (M) $26; (NM) $28 (Additional $10 materials fee payable to instructor.)

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Painting with Alcohol Inks Instructor: Julie Woodard

Enjoy painting with this exciting and colorful medium? Instruction will be given on techniques using a variety of non-porous materials. Students will complete projects on ceramic tile and yupo paper. It is advised to bring a mask and gloves.

Friday; August 18th; 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

(M) $31 (NM) $35

(Additional $25 Material Fee due to instructor the day of class)

BEGINNING PASTEL WORKSHOP Instructor: Julie Woodard Designed for beginners, this workshop will help you gain knowledge and experience in areas such as: color theory, art elements, principles of art, as well as the development of one’s own unique style. This workshop provides a relaxed atmosphere where creativity and comfortable learning are the teacher’s goals in helping each student learn at his/ her own pace.

Monday; August 21st; 6:30 pm – 9:00pm

6:30pm – 9pm (M) $28 (NM) $32; (Additional $10 material fee due to instructor the day of class)

Exploring Acrylic Workshop Instructor: Julie Woodard Explore painting using the versatile medium of acrylics starting with the basic level. No experience necessary. Learn how to start and complete a painting. Instructor demonstrations along with individual help. See the Art House website for a list of materials to bring with you.

Wednesday; August 23rd 6:30 – 9:00 pm; 6:30pm – 9pm

(M) $28 (NM) $32; (Addition $10 material fee due to instructor the day of class)

INTERPRETING PHOTOS IN FABRIC: Landscape Art Quilting Instructor: Patti Devine Start with an inspiration picture and learn how to turn it into an original art quilt. This workshop is for beginner to more experienced quilters and other fabric enthusiasts. Learn how to make a pattern from your photograph, choose a fabric palette, fuse and design a simple art quilt. Students should bring in 1 inspiration picture or photo and a color paper copy enlarged to the size of their finished piece, no larger than 11 x 18". Students will complete one large art quilt top. A list of required materials will be provided

when registration is received.

Friday, August 25th; 9:30 am – 4 pm; (M) $97 (NM) $108 (Additional $15 material fee due to instructor the day of class.)

Traditional Adult

Drop in Studio

Drop-In to The Art House for

camaraderie and encouragement

while working on your own

projects. No instruction is provided.

No registration is required.

Fridays (M) $10; (NM) $15 per date

June 9; 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

June 23; 1:00-4:00 pm

June 30; 1:00-4:00 pm

August 4; 10:00 am -1:00 pm

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FIGURE DRAWING WORKSHOP New drop in studio times with model!

Anatomy for Artists with Amy Foster Summer Workshop 2017

This week long intensive workshop is a must for any artist who is hoping to better their life drawing skills. It is recommended that you are already familiar with basic

life drawing as this is not a beginner class. We will be looking at, discussing and simplifying the entire bone structure which is what establishes an armature for muscle and flesh to sit upon. After two days of focusing on the bone structure,

we will move into the muscle structure and learn what makes each person unique. Live models will be present daily so students can put this new found knowledge to

the test after each mini-lecture. Instructor will utilize the skeleton, completed anatomical drawings, handouts, books and many, many drawing demonstrations

to share her love of the figure. Instructor: Amy Foster

August 7-11: Monday – Friday from 9:30 - 4:00 p.m. (M) $425; (NM) $475 including the model fee (supply list will be emailed upon request)

Drop In Figure Drawing Drop In Figure Drawing

Work independently from clothed and costumed male/female models. Table top and freestanding easels will be provided.

Drop in on Thursdays with your supplies and work at your own pace during this 2 hour open session.

Pre-pay on line for a $10 drop-in fee or $13 the day of session Purchase 5 drop in studio times and only pay $50;

Pick up you punch card in the store!

Thursdays from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

June 1, 8, 15

August 3, 17, 31

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Register today! www.northvillearthouse.org or call 248.344.0497

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Mail-In Registration Form

Complete form and return to:

The Northville Art House

215 W. Cady St.

Northville, MI 48167

Tuesday-Friday, 12-5 pm; Saturdays, 12-4 pm; First Fridays only, 6-9 pm

or register online at www.northvillearthouse.org

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forms and full "tuition" payment must be received before the first class. (Materials fees are payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Please do

not include them in the "tuition" payment.) The NAH reserves the right to cancel any class--in this event you will receive a full refund. We do not

prorate classes. A 50% refund will be given if canceling before first class; after the first class, no refund will be given.

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behalf of myself, my child, and our representatives, the Northville Art House, City of Northville and the Northville Arts Commission from liability for

injuries and damages which I or my child may sustain while participating in this activity even if the injuries or damages are caused by the sole negligence

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