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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS WINTER 2018

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METALPlay with Powdercoatmargaret jacobs | margaretjacobs.com Add vibrant and durable color to metal and create one-of-a-kind pieces that you can integrate into your studio work. Some prior experience with metal work is helpful but not necessary.

Saturday & Sunday, Jan 20–21, 10:00am–4:00pm $205 members // $245 non-members // $75 materials fee

Welding Ijennie anderson

Learn the basics of measuring, cutting and joining metal with an emphasis on hands-on practice with MIG welder, plasma cutter and oxy-acetylene torch. Safety procedures will be a priority as students become familiar with the equipment in AVA’s metal studio.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan 30–Feb 15, 6:30–8:30pm $190 members // $230 non-members // $75 materials fee

Welding for Women Imargaret jacobs | margaretjacobs.com Students will focus on metal shop safety, general fabrication techniques, and basic instruction in a variety of metal processes including: oxy-acetylene welding/cutting, hot and cold forging/forming, plasma cutting and stick and MIG welding.

Saturday & Sunday, Feb 3–4, 9:30am–4:30pm $205 members // $245 non-members // $75 materials fee

Soldering Basics for Artistspaulette werger | pjwerger.com

Learn the preparation of metals, torch set up, and soldering techniques for small and large-scale soldering. This is a perfect workshop for beginners and artists who want a thorough knowledge of soldering for creating sculpture and jewelry as well as hands-on time in AVA’s new metal studio.

Saturday & Sunday, Feb 10–11, 9:30am–4:30pm $250 members // $290 non-members // $30 materials fee

Welding for Teensmargaret jacobs | margaretjacobs.com Spend your winter break in AVA’s Metal Studio! Focus on metal shop safety, general fabrication techniques, and basic instruction in a variety of metal processes including: oxy-acetylene welding/cutting, hot and cold forging/forming, plasma cutting and stick and MIG welding.

Monday–Friday, Feb 19–23, 11:00am–4:00pm $195 members // $235 non-members // $50 materials fee

Welding IIjennie anderson

Use the foundation built in Welding I or join with previous experience working with metal. With safety a priority, continue building familiarity with MIG, plasma cutter and oxy-acetylene while producing simple objects that celebrate form, texture and your own aesthetic.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, Feb 27–Mar 15, 6:30–8:30pm $190 members // $230 non-members // $75 materials fee

Welding Workshop for Teens roger goldenberg | rgpaints.com Glove-up for this hands-on metalwork workshop! Instruction will focus on metal shop safety, general fabrication techniques, and a variety of metal processes that include plasma cutting, MIG welding (GMAW), hot forging/forming, and as time allows, stick welding (SMAW) and oxy-acetylene cutting.

Saturday & Sunday, Mar 3–4, 10:00am–4:00pm $140 members // $170 non-members // $30 materials fee

Welding for Women IImargaret jacobs | margaretjacobs.com Continue on the journey of creating art with metal, building familiarity with MIG, plasma cutter and oxy-acetylene with the goal of expanding your comfort level and becoming aware of all the artistic possibilities.

Saturday & Sunday, Mar 17–18, 9:30am–4:30pm $205 members // $245 non-members // $75 materials fee

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WOODWoodworking I: Joinery with Hand Toolsdudley whitney

Learn how to square up rough boards and lay out and cut a variety of wood joints including lap joints and bridle joints, mortises and tenons, and dovetails. Participants are encouraged to bring their own hand tools for discussion and perhaps use.

Mondays, Jan 22–Feb 12, 6:30–8:30pm $175 members // $215 non-members // $15 materials fee

Woodworking II: Introduction to Power Toolsdudley whitney

Learn to use a jointer, planer, table saw, radial arm saw, band saw, and drill press. Experience each machine using demonstrated safety procedures and techniques to make parts for a relatively simple project. Emphasis will be on safely employing these versatile and labor-reducing machines.

Mondays, Feb 26–Mar 12, 6:30- 8:30pm $160 members // $200 non-members // $30 materials fee

CLAYIntroduction to Wheel Thrown Pottery evan williams | graceandevanpottery.bigcartel.com Learn the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. Anyone can learn to throw but it takes practice and persistence. We will cover clay preparation and centering, basic throwing technique, trimming, finishing and a variety of decorative methods.

Tuesdays, Jan 9–Feb 27, 4:00–7:00pm $385 members // $425 non-members // $50 materials fee

Make Your Mark: Hand-building with Texture tiffany hilton | tiffanyhilton.com Explore many different techniques in creating textured surfaces including making your own tools and stamps. Demonstrations will offer construction techniques for functional or sculptural pieces using paper templates and molds in addition to basic hand-building skills. Students will leave with bisque fired tools, templates and greenware pieces. All levels welcome.

Saturday, Jan 13, 10:00am–5:00pm Sunday, Jan 14, 10:00am–4:00pm $250 members // $290 non-members // $30 materials fee

Tools for the Clay Artistevie watts | eviegwatts.com

Have you wanted to make your own paddles, trimming tools, sgraffito implements but don’t have access to a wood shop or metal studio? We will have materials to make a variety of tools and the space to sand, gouge, cut, grind, forge and bend. Expand your studio in our studio!

Saturday, Jan 27, 10:00am–4:30pm $180 members // $220 non-members // $30 materials fee

Vessel Forms in Claydavid ernster | davidernster.com

Using a variety of forming techniques including the potter’s wheel and clay slab processes, participants will explore and create functional and non-functional vessels. No previous clay experience is necessary but come ready to dig in!

Mondays, Feb 5–Mar 19, 3:30–5:30pm (no class on Feb 19) $260 members // $300 non-members // $50 materials fee

Hand-built Vesselsevie watts | eviegwatts.com Have you always wanted to make your own mug or vase but couldn’t get the hang of the wheel or you want a different look? Students will work with slabs and templates to create a vase and mug. Create the first weekend and glaze the second.

Saturday, Feb 17, 10:00am–4:00pm & Saturday, Feb 24, 12:00–4:00pm $220 members // $260 non-members // $30 materials fee

Thinking Inside the Boxevie watts | eviegwatts.com

If you could create a box to hold your wildest dreams or your deepest fears what would it look like? Come work with clay, designing and constructing your box with slabs while learning to join, texture and create this one-of-a-kind container. Glaze will be applied to greenware creating a soft waxy surface. You’ll be able to pick up your pieces by the end of the week.

Saturday, Mar 24, 10:00am–4:00pm Sunday, Mar 25, 12:00–4:00pm $220 members // $260 non-members // $30 materials fee

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DIGITAL ARTS Introduction to Digital Photographybrian miller | blacknorthphoto.com

Gain an understanding of how cameras work, become familiar with the settings available on contemporary cameras, and learn how to select them for desired effects. Bring your DSLR camera, a notebook, and be prepared for a fun, productive day!

January 27, Saturday, 10:00am–4:30pm $115 members // $145 non-members

Introduction to Documentary Photographynicholas gaffney | ngaffney.net

Learn to use photography as a way to document and describe the world. Strategies for reportage–based photography will inform work outside of class to complete a chosen project. Technical instruction, class critiques, and viewing historic and contemporary documentary photographers will be included. Knowledge of a manual DLSR is strongly recommended.

Wednesdays, Mar 7–28, 6:00–9:00pm $190 members // $220 non-members

DRAWINGDaytime & Evening Open Studio

Weekly monitored life drawing sessions, without instruction, open to individuals of all levels of experience.

Wednesdays, Jan 17–Mar 7, 9:00am–12:00pm & 6:30–9:30pm $120 members // $150 non-members

Basic Drawingjulie püttgen | turtlenosedsnake.com

Begin at the beginning. Understanding line, shape, value, spatial perception and composition will build a foundation for future artistic endeavors. Students will also experience drawing from a live model. Think you can’t draw? Haven’t drawn in years? This is the class for you!

Mondays, Jan 22–Mar 12, 9:30am–12:00pm $265 members // $295 non-members // materials list provided

Drawing with Ink stephanie gordon

Try your hand at drawing with pen and ink. Experiment with drawing from observation, from your imagination and working from photographs. Spark your creativity, enjoy working with others and produce a finished drawing or two.

Saturday & Sunday, Feb 10–11, 10:00am–4:00pm $190 members // $220 non-members // materials list provided

Drawing IIcathy bartolini

Expand your drawing skills by tackling a new challenge each week. Students will consider line, shape, composition and perspective working from still life, reference images and the figure while adding to your drawing tool box.

Thursdays, Mar 1–29, 3:30–6:00pm $190 members // $220 non-members // materials list provided

FIBERUncommon Cloth Itina wendon | viavillage.com

Create a skin–soft synthesis of superior silk and whisper–weight Merino wool, crafted entirely by hand without a single stitch. Each piece is one–of–a–kind. Take home your own lovely creation and the skills to make more. Materials for one scarf included.

Saturday & Sunday, Jan 20–21, 10:00am–1:00pm $120 members // $150 non-members

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Fiber Open Studio meredith smith

Use fabric, thread, yarn, even paper as you try your hand at stitchery, needle felting, art quilts, garment construction and repair, artful embellishment and much more! Bring a project or we’ll help start something new. No experience necessary, everyone welcome!

Monday, Jan 22–Mar 19, 9:00am–12:00pm (no class on Feb 19) Free for members // $5 non-members

Uncommon Cloth IItina wendon | viavillage.com

The odyssey continues! (No problem if you missed the intro workshop, we’ll bring you up to speed!) Develop this simple but sophisticated technique to create fabulous scarves, wraps and ruanas with embellishments, and other artistic approaches. Dinner provided, materials for two pieces included. 

Wednesdays, Jan 31–Mar 28, 5:30–8:30pm (no class on Feb 21) $250 members // $280 non-members

MIXED–MEDIA AND WRITINGCollage–A–Thonjane davies | janedaviesstudios.com Churn up ideas, let them breathe and give life to fresh work. Give yourself permission to just create, without judgment, without pausing to decide whether a piece is “good” or “bad,” and without trying to finish each piece perfectly. This approach lets you break free of limitations, and gets you out of your comfort zone and into new realms of possibility.

Friday, Mar 9, 9:00am–4:00pm $175 members // $205 non-members // materials list provided

Snippets of Memory kim gifford

Lift up snippets of lyrics and photos as writing prompts to spark memories and generate stories. Enjoy ample writing and sharing time and leave with a wealth of writing and ideas to take home. Please bring an object of memorabilia and come with pen and paper, a spirit of fun, and a willingness to share.

Saturday, Mar 10, 10:00am–4:00pm $95 members // $125 non-members

Intuitive Directions: The Art of Journalingcarla kimball & tracy smith | revealedpresence.com

On Saturday, design and construct a journal that will serve as the “nest” to hold the contents of your intuitive voice. On Sunday, use mindfulness practices, conversational exercises, and photo and question prompts, to discover and express what feels most true. The journal you create on Saturday will serve as a platform for the words and artwork that emerge on Sunday.

Saturday & Sunday, Mar 24–25, 10:00am–4:00pm $190 members // $220 non-members

PAINTINGTravel Journalsjo tate

Create an ongoing visual record of people, places and things. Using a variety of materials, explore techniques to help you journal your life through art, layering personal expression onto the richness of your travel experiences.

Saturday, January 20, 10:00am–12:00pm $50 members // $80 non-members // materials list provided

Warm and Cool Colors in Watercolorjoan hoffmann | joanhoffmann.com

Explore the range of possibilities with warm and cool colors. Bring a photo to work from or copy a painting that you want to rework with different color temperatures. Instructor demonstrations plus individual and group discussions will guide beginner to experienced painters.

Mondays, Jan 22–Feb 26, 9:00am–12pm (no class on Feb 19) $190 members // $220 non-members // materials list provided

Intermediate and Advanced Oil Paintingnils johnson

Produce stunning paintings with sound drawing and composi-tion, advanced color theory and maintaining values and tonality. Learn how to “see,” progress through under–painting ghost images and proceed with building layers of color that place objects in space in a unique way.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan 23–30 & Feb 1–22, 10:00am–12:00pm (no classes on Feb 6 & 8) $255 members // $285 non-members // materials list provided

Beginner Watercolor: It’s All About the Washstephanie reininger | theplayfulpainter.com

Explore the beginning stages of watercolor painting, covering both techniques and materials and after successfully putting brush to paper students will leave excited about continuing on the journey.

Saturday & Sunday, Feb 3–4, 10:00am–1:00pm $140 members // $170 non-members // materials list provided

Introduction to Acrylic Paintingdebra jayne | debrak jayne.com Make this the year you try a new creative adventure with acrylic painting. This workshop includes all materials and will offer techniques to get you started with a foundation for future paintings. Bring along an image of your choice and be surprised at what you can accomplish in a day!

Saturday, Feb 10, 9:00am–2:00pm $60 members // $90 non-members

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Painting the Winter Landscape in Watercolorrobert o’brien | robertjobrien.com

Celebrate the magnificent New England winter landscape in watercolor. Through demonstrations, guided individual atten-tion, and class critique, students will explore light, shadow, value and composition while working from your own reference photos. Open to all levels of painting ability.

Saturday & Sunday, Feb 24–25, 9:30am–4:00pm $200 members // $230 non-members // materials list provided

Landscape Painting in Pastelssusannah colby | susannahcolbyfineart.com

Create inspired landscapes and/or seascapes combining color, perspective, detail and thoughtfully developed compositions with the richness of pastel. Demonstrations, critiques and lots of painting time will inform more expressive and meaningful pieces.

Saturdays, Feb 24–Mar 24, 10:00am–1:00pm $220 members // $250 non-members // materials list provided

New Inspirations and Abstract Explorations in Paintdan gottsegen | dangottsegen.com

Expand your visual vocabulary in paint, delving into abstraction, new techniques and ways of seeing. In each class students will respond to prompts that invite journeys into new painterly territories. This class of “serious play” is great for beginners or experienced artists who want to explore new realms and ideas.

Mondays, Feb 26–Mar 26, 6:30–9:00pm $220 members // $250 non-members // materials list provided

Adding Depth to Watercolor with Negative Painting margaret dwyer | margaretdwyer-artist.com

Create depth in your work with the wonderful technique called negative painting. Focus on your subject matter by learning how to explore the space around it with multiple layers of glazes. The end result is a mysterious blend of the real and the abstract. This class welcomes intermediate and advanced painters.

Saturday, Mar 3, 10:00am–4:00pm $120 members // $150 non-members // materials list provided

PRINTMAKINGMonoprint Madness: Making Prints Without a Pressstephanie gordon

The possibilities are endless in this exciting and accessible printmaking workshop. Make unique prints using a variety of techniques without a press including trace prints, gelli prints and painterly monotypes. Go home with beautiful prints and the knowledge you need to make more.

Saturday & Sunday, Mar 10–11, 10:00am–4:00pm $180 members // $210 non-members // materials list provided

SCULPTURELong Pose Figure Sculpture and Painting IExperienced sculptors and painters looking to work from long poses are invited to practice their art in this weekly session. Participants are responsible for all materials, and instruction is not provided. Tuition includes model fee.

Fridays, Jan 12–Feb 16, 9:00am–12:00pm $125 members // $155 non-members

Long Pose Figure Sculpture and Painting IIExperienced sculptors and painters looking to work from long poses are invited to practice their art in this weekly session. Participants are responsible for all materials, and instruction is not provided. Tuition includes model fee.

Fridays, Feb 23–Mar 30, 9:00am–12:00pm $125 members // $155 non-members

AGES 18 MONTHS–2 YEARS Colors, Colors, Colorsalthea goundrey

Let’s celebrate the wonder of color through the eyes of a toddler! We will play with paints, crayons and paper as we mix, match and create!

Thursdays, Jan 18–Feb 8, 9:30–11:00am $90 members // $120 non-members

AGES 3–5Gallery Looks and Picture Booksallison zito

Enjoy a new story and related art activity each week! Celebrate winter with The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats; President’s Day with The Jokes on George by Michael O. Tunnell and Dr. Suess’s Birthday with Oh the Places You’ll Go.

Thursdays, Jan 11, Feb 15, & Mar 15, 10:00–11:30am $70 members // $100 non-members

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The Shape of Thingsalthea goundrey

Circles, triangles, squares, rectangles and free form shapes become a child’s work of art! Preschoolers will paint and paste shapes onto a variety of surfaces to create their masterpieces.

Wednesdays, Jan 17–Feb 14, 9:30–11:00am $120 members // $150 non-members

AGES 5–8Art Explorationsalthea goundrey

Explore AVA’s ever-changing galleries and other displays throughout AVA’s historic building. Inspired by what they see, young artists will return to the Children’s Studio to create their own work.

Thursdays, Jan 18–Mar 15, 3:30–5:30pm (no class on Feb 22) $150 members // $180 non-members

Art Adventures: Winter Wonderlandallison zito

Create your own winter wonderland! After reading The Snowy Day students will create magical snowmen, snow angels, stars at night, snowflakes and evergreens as we explore all of the shapes and colors of winter.

Mondays, Jan 22–Mar 19, 3:30–5:30pm (no class on Feb 19) $150 members // $180 non-members

AGES 9–12Enchanted Forestalthea goundrey

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Students will transform a space into an enchanted woodland, inventing a story and making it come alive with creatures and habitats. Imagination will guide us as we create our own magical world.

Wednesdays, Jan 17–Mar 28, 3:30–5:30pm (no class on Feb 21) $180 members // $210 non-members

Worlds of Art: Animals Local and Exoticallison zito

Animals will take us on an artistic journey through exotic places and our own backyard! Students will create with paint, printmaking, clay, drawing, and fiber art as they explore the animal kingdom.

Thursdays, Jan 18–Mar 15, 3:30–5:30pm (no class on Feb 22) $150 members // $180 non-members

The Great Ball Contraptioned fielding | edwardfielding.com

You’ve been mesmerized by them on YouTube now help create an amazing Great Ball Contraption at AVA! Using Legos, create a fascinating Rube Goldberg marble run using motors, gears and a whole lot of creative fun.

Thursdays, Jan 18–Feb 15, 3:30–5:30pm $135 members // $165 non-members

Scratch! ed fielding | edwardfielding.com

Make games, tell stories, create wacky musical instruments with Scratch and special sensor boards. Developed by MIT’s Media Lab, Scratch is an easy-to-use visual programming language that makes coding as easy as building with Legos. Take what you learn home with the free Scratch program.

Thursdays, Mar 1–Mar 29, 3:30–5:30pm $135 members // $165 non-members

TEENSRelief Print Workshopderek bell | derekbellart.com

Learn the art of relief printmaking where ink is applied to a raised surface and the image is transferred to paper. Woodcuts, linocuts and reduction prints will all be covered. Bring a lunch and finish multiple copies of your favorite prints!

Saturday & Sunday, Feb 10–11, 11:00am–4:00pm $120 members // $150 non-members

Welding Workshop for Teens roger goldenberg | rgpaints.com Students will focus on metal shop safety, general fabrication techniques, and basic instruction in a variety of metal processes including: oxy-acetylene welding/cutting, hot and cold forging/forming, plasma cutting and stick and MIG welding.

Saturday & Sunday, Mar 3–4, 10:00am–4:00pm $140 members // $170 non-members // $30 materials fee

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WINTER VACATION ART CAMPSAGES 5–8

Stories in Artallison zito

Investigate great works of art and develop a keen eye for the ways that the masters created secret codes to tell their stories. Campers will write, draw, paint and improvise plays, creating stories in art with fun secret messages to share.

Monday–Friday, Feb 19–23, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members // $190 non-members

Color My Worldkarl neubauer

Learn about landscapes and all the ways we can create them using paper, paint, pencil, pastel and more. Mountains, valleys, rivers and trees will be our inspiration as we consider views that are far away and right under our noses!

Monday–Friday, Feb 19–23, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members // $190 non-members

AGES 9–12

Anything Goeskarl neubauer

Let’s figure out what makes things go and build them to do just that! Cars, planes and boats will serve as the basis for unique kinetic sculptures made from everyday materials. Creating designs and instructions for how our creations work will be included.

Monday–Friday, Feb 19–23, 9:00am–12:00pm $160 members // $190 non-members

The Pleasures of Paintingalthea goundrey

Explore the many modes of painting, working in pastels, water-colors, tempera and acrylics to create both representational and imaginary artworks. A fun and encouraging environment will allow students to try something new and enjoy making art!

Monday–Friday, Feb 19–23, 1:00–4:00pm $160 members // $190 non-members

TEENS

Welding for Teensmargaret jacobs | margaretjacobs.com

Spend your winter break in AVA’s Metal Studio! Students will focus on metal shop safety, general fabrication techniques, and basic instruction in a variety of metal processes including: oxy-acetylene welding/cutting, hot and cold forging/forming, plasma cutting and stick and MIG welding.

Monday–Friday, Feb 19–23, 11:00am–4:00pm $195 members // $235 non-members // $50 materials fee

MEMBERSHIPWe invite you to become a member of AVA where creativity is celebrated and community thrives. As membership support is so important to the continued vitality of AVA’s many offerings, we have recently expanded our annual membership benefits.

AVA members enjoy:

ɠ $30 off all art classes and $40 off sculptural studies ɠ Discounts on framing and art supplies at select locations ɠ Discounts on special events ɠ Special exhibition opportunities and more!

Visit avagallery.org for a complete list of AVA membership benefits.

SCHOLARSHIPSAVA Scholarships may be available to individuals of all ages and abilities. Written requests for scholarship support must be received no later than two weeks prior to the beginning of class. Applications are available online at avagallery.org.

SAFETY POLICIESAVA Classes and Workshops are open to individuals of all ages and abilities. Special needs will be accommodated as reasonably as possible to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and instructors. AVA reserves the right to refuse use of its studio facilities to any person due to safety concerns.

Closed-toe, all leather boots/shoes and all-natural-fiber clothing are required for all Sculptural Studies Classes.

CANCELLATIONSIf a participant cancels 10 business days or more before the first class, full tuition, less a $25 registration fee, will be refunded in the form of a check or as a credit towards another AVA class within one year of date of issue. There is no refund if a cancellation is made within 10 business days of the class. AVA cancels classes due to bad weather in tandem with the SAU 88: Lebanon School District and reserves the right to cancel a class at anytime.

WINTER VACATION ART CAMPSInformation on discounts and extended hours can be found at avagallery.org.

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AVA Gallery and Art Center is supported in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

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