HCA Fall Winter 2010-11 Catalog

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Hinsdale CenterfortHe artsautumn & Winter 2010-201


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Dear Friends,

Te autumn season begins with a sense o change. Te cool, crisp breezes

bring back youthul memories o summers long past and school days. At HCA,

we believe that lielong education in the arts is essential to the growth and

vitality o ourselves, each other and our community at large. Te arts are truly

meant to be celebrated and shared with one another. It is this which creates asense o urgency to begin something new and create and share your passion or

the arts with your community this autumn.

At HCA, as we publish our Fall and Winter 2010-2011 Catalog, we eel

the same sense o longing to take the time to learn something new. Tis all and

winter we are ofering many new classes and workshops. We hope you will take

time this year to discover your own creativity!

Just a ew o our new classes this all include an expanded Musical Teater

program to include: Teater and Improv, Glee Club, and Story-ime Teater

or children. We are proud to continue our collaboration with DuPage County

Forest Preserve District, thereore expanding our adult programs at Mayslake

Peabody Estate to include pastel, watercolor and drawing classes. We are alsopleased to announce a new collaboration with the Hinsdale Public Library, we

are ofering a calligraphy class or middle school and high school students.

I you are looking or something to keep busy over the holidays, Hinsdale

Center or the Arts is ofering many diferent holiday workshops or children

and adults. See page 3 or a listing on our Holiday workshops.

Hinsdale Center or the Arts is a wonderul place to explore creativity and

we encourage everyone rom beginners to advanced, young, old and in between,

to take a class or workshop, enroll in music or dance lessons and visit our art

gallery. Please eel ree to call or e-mail me with any questions, suggestions or

advice you have to help us to continue to grow and serve your community.

Hope to see you soon!

Teresa Gimpel

Director of Programs and Exhibitions

[email protected]

630-887-0203

Our Mission:

To educate, encourage and

facilitate participation in the

arts. HCA believes that the arts

are meant to be celebrated andshared enriching us all.

Cover Image:

Graham Robert Boules

Summer Gives Way detail


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Hinsdale Center or the Arts is a not-or-prot 501 (c)

(3), Regional Arts Center serving the western suburbs

o Chicago with a wide range o proessional quality

visual, literary and perorming arts programs including

exhibitions, classes, workshops, estivals, outreach

programs, technical assistance to arts organizations

and artists and regranting programs. In 1996, Hinsdale

Center or the Arts was designated by the Illinois Arts

Council as an Established Regional Arts Institution.

In 1999, HCA was awarded the prestigious Governors

Award or the Arts. Revenues rom operations and und

raising events, grants rom corporations, oundations,

and government agencies like the Illinois Arts Council

and contributions rom individuals support Hinsdale

Center or the Arts.

In This Issue

Dear Friends 1

Make A Difference Day 3

Holiday Workshops 4

Salt Creek Ballet 5 - 6

Music 7

Musial Theater 8Youth Visual Art 9 - 12

Plymouth Place 12

Modern Dance 13

Adult Classes 14 - 16Kindermusik 17 - 18

Special Events 19

Registration Form and Policies 20

Upcoming Exhibitions 22

Board of DirectorsOfcers

Julie Curran

President

Bruce George

Vice President

ed Paarlberg

reasurer

Jan uthill

Secretary

Board MembersJim Bramson, Michael Bruni,

Diana Ivas, Mary Kalsbeek,

Deming Payne, Cynthia Scholl,

William Seith,

Corlyn Simmons

Life TrusteesSteve Boese, Peter Bokos,

Judy Casten, Carlo DiCarlo,

Greg DiDomenico,

Lynn Di Gianlippo, Jim

Durkan, Marybeth Dougherty,

Jeannette Goldstone,

Nancy Grayheck, om Hanson,

Ly Hotchkin, Nancy Hotchkiss,

Kay Kelly, Kristine Malkoski,

Julie McGue, Joseph Meyer,

Peter OConnor, Robert OHare,

Elaine Pagels, Dennis Parsons,

Sunday Perry, Bob Rosenberg,

Wally Sandberg, Susan Sazama,

Paul Shukis, Joyce Skoog,

Marti Smith, Roy Tygesen,

Beth Waldo

HCA StaffTomas De Walle

Executive Director

Teresa Gimpel

Director o Programs & Exhibitions

Constance Daley

Finance Manager

Adrienne Lessard

Program Coordinator

Dennis Dorris

Music Program Coordinator

Kathy Rant

Administrative Assistant

Interns

Amelia Bauer,

Anela Kosic,

Keenan Ryan,

Lindsay Widdel

Photos

Grace Gimpel, Adrienne

Lessard, Katie Pawlicki

Hinsdale Center for the ArtsLocated in Katherine Legge Memorial Park

5903 S. County Line Rd. Hinsdale, IL 60521

P.O. Box 175, Hinsdale, IL 60522

www.hinsdalearts.org630-887-0203

HCA HoursMonday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

HCA is closed Labor Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,

Tanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. HCA is also closed

rom December 24, 2010 - January 2, 2011.


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Make a Difference DayMake a Dierence Day 2010 is coming soon! Saturday,October 23, 2010 is aNational Day o service and theYES Group, a consortium o organizations inyour

community has joined orces to provide a day o serviceopportunities or you and your amily! Families andindividuals can volunteer at local organizations and

Make A Diference! Hinsdale Center or the Artsis one o many local organizations hosting serviceprojects on Saturday, October 23, 2010.

Saturday, October 23, 20109:00 - 10:00 a.m. Kick-off breakfast

The Community House for all participants

10:00 a.m. Service Projects Begin!

Make A Difference: Support our Troops!Located at The Community HouseHinsdale Center for the Arts is collaborating with The Village

of Hinsdales Parks and Recreation Department for Make A

Difference Day 2010! Participants are invited to join us to

write letters and make cards to United State Troops overseas,

located in Afghanistan and Iraq. Bring yourself, your families and

your creative spirit to create heartfelt thank you cards to show

your support for our troops! This program is free and open tothe public; however, registration is required. Please call HCA

at 630-887-0203 or visit http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr/ to

register your family for this special event.

Please contact individual YES Organizationsto register for the service project of your choice:

Clarendon Hil ls Public Library

Te Community House

Fullersburg Woods

Graue Mill and MuseumHinsdale Center or the Arts

Hinsdale Historical Society and Museum

Hinsdale Humane Society

Hinsdale Police Department

Hinsdale Public Library

School District 181

Village o Hinsdale/Parks and Recreation

Support your Regional

Arts Institution, become a

member of HCA and SAVE

Membership is a signicant source ofsuppo

for Hinsdale Center for the Arts. Your

membership helps us provide quality progra

and supports valuable outreach activities in

the communities we serve. HCA serves mo

than 155,000 individuals residing in more th

90 communities throughout all of DuPage a

western Cook counties.

Valuable Rewards:

Discounts on classes and music lessons

Priority mailing of the Catalog

Invitations to Gallery Exhibitions

Invitations to Holiday Home Tour

Exclusive Member Shopping Days

at Adornments

Discounts on HCA Gallery purchases

We are Accepting Nonperishable Donati

HCA and the Village of Hinsdale will be accepti

nonperishable donations to send to the troopsduring the month of October. Items such as

mechanical pencils, AA and AAA Batteries, new

CDs and DVDs, ITUNES gift cards, small sudo

puzzle books, beanie babies/small toys, new dec

of playing cards, granola bars, mints and holiday

candy, individually wrapped Slim Jims, small bag

nuts, Fruit Snacks or rollups, Twizzlers, microw

popcorn are greatly needed.

Please drop off at either Village Hall or HCA.

Call HCA for more information: 630-887-0203


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Holiday WorkshopsClay Pumpkin WorkshopAges 5 - 12

Monday, October 11, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Teaching Artist: Marian Castro-PalanykHand-build your own ceramic decoration for the fall!

Learn techniques through working with clay to create

a ceramic pumpkin.

$25 HCA members/$35 non-members

Clay Witches, Ghosts, GoblinsAges 5 - 12

Tuesday, October 12, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Teaching Artist: Marian Castro-Palanyk

Create your very own SPOOKYwitch or ghost tocelebrate Halloween!


Clay TurkeyAges 5 - 12

Friday, November 5, 2010, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.


Create a ceramic table decoration for your

Thanksgiving feast!


Clay OrnamentAges 5 - 12

Friday, November 12, 2010, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.


Create a holiday ornament from clay to decorate

your tree this Christmas Season. Students will learn

decoration techniques in clay.


Clay ProjectAges 5 - 12

Monday, January 17, 9:30 11:00 am


Create a project of your choice in clay! Students will

learn decoration techniques and hand-building skills.


Just for Adults

Basic BookbindingAges 16 and upMonday, September 20, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. or

Monday, November 15, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. or

Monday, January 24, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Teaching Artist: Dee Slaughter

Learn the basics of bookbinding! Includes techniques

and tips for assembling and completing a medium-

sized journal from a provided kit. These journals

make wonderful gifts for yourself or a special friend.


Felted Christmas StockingAges 16 and up

Evening Session: Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

October 19, 26 and November 2

Day Session: Tuesdays 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

November 30, December 7 and 14

Teaching Artist: Mona Marek

This three week class is for students who have

knowledge of basic knitting skills and working with

double-pointed needles in the round. A kit will beprovided, you choose the colors. By the end of the

workshop you will have created a knitted felted

stocking for Christmas! Please bring size 10.5,

16 inch circular needles and double-pointed needles.


+$25 for kit, includes yarn

Beaded Jewelry WorkshopAges 7 - 12

Monday, November 22, 2010

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Teaching Artist: Abby White

Learn about jewelry making and design from a

young artist while creating a custom bracelet and

necklace or 2 bracelets to give to someone special

during the holiday season.



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The HCA/Salt Creek Ballet Program features a developmentally

appropriate environment in which younger children explore the

essentials of movement and dance. Technique classes are offered at

all levels from pre-ballet to advanced. The ballet-based program is

under the direction of Salt Creek Ballet Artistic Directors, Sergey

Kozadayev and Zhanna Dubrovskaya. Natives of St. Petersburg, Russia,

they trained at the famous Vaganova Academy of the Kirov Ballet and

have performed worldwide as soloists with the Maly Theater of St.

Petersburg. For seven years, the Kozadayevs were with the Colorado

Ballet Academy, he as a Ballet Master and she as a Principal Teacher.

Class Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Pre-Ballet 1

3 Years 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Pre-Ballet 114 Years

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Pre-Ballet 1115 Years

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Continuing Tap6 - 9 Years

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Pre-Ballet 1V 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Ballet A 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Ballet B/C 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

12 - 15 yearsBallet/Jazz

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

16 years and upBallet/Jazz

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

ProgramAge as o September 1, 2010

determines class placement. Familyand riends are invited to attend thelast week o class or Pre-Ballet Ithrough Pre-Ballet IV.

Pre-Ballet I: 3 years by Sept. 1, 2010Pre-Ballet II: 4 years by Sept. 1, 2010Pre-Ballet III: 5 years by Sept. 1, 2010Pre-Ballet IV: 6 years by Sept. 1, 2010

2010 - 2011 Sessions1st: August 30 - October 30, 2010

2nd: November 1 - January 22, 20113rd: January 24 - March 26, 2010

4th: April 4- June 11, 2011

Summer: June 20 - July 30, 2011

Spring Recital:June 11, 2011 Dress Rehearsal

June 12, 2011 Perormance

Vacation DaysLabor Day (9/6)

Columbus Day (10/11)Tanksgiving Break (11/22 - 11/28)

Winter Break (12/18 - 1/2)

Martin Luther King Day (1/17)

Presidents Day (2/21)

Spring Break (3/27 - 4/3)

Memorial Day (5/30)

Photo credit: Cheryl Mann

Salt Creek Ballet Students

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Fall/Winter Nine-week Tuition:Pre-Ballet I:


Special Note:

Children enrolled in the Ballet I class must be out o diapers.

Pre-Ballet II and Pre-Ballet III:


Continuing Tap$117 HCA members/$132 non-members

Pre-Ballet IV & Ballet A:


Ballet B & Ballet C:


Ballet Jazz 12-15 and 16 & up:


In addition to the tuition there is a non-reundable annual

Salt Creek Ballet registration ee o $25 or all students.

Interested in ballet, but this scheduledoesnt work for you? Please contact

the SCB ofce at 630-769-1199.

If we get enough requests we will start a class!

Required Attire for Ballet:Students enrolled in Pre-Ballet I, II, III and IV, Ballet A

and Ballet B are required to wear pink short sleeve leotardpink tights and pink ballet shoes. Please, no skirts or tutu

to be worn in class. Label all shoes, tights and leotards wit

childs name.

Ballet C students are required to wear Motionwear 2100

tank (light blue) child sizes XSC-Plus or adult sizes and

Motionwear 2104 short sleeve (light blue) child sizes

XSC-Plus or adult sizes.

Required Attire for Tap:

Students should wear pink or black short sleeveleotards, pink or black tights, and black tap shoes.

Required dance attire through level B may be purchase

at Salt Creek Ballets Westmont location, Kay Clays 24

N. Cass, Westmont, 630-963-4252 or Hidden Talents

South Main, Lombard, 630-792-0705.


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HCA is proud to offer music

lessons in: cello, clarinet, drums,ute & piccolo, guitar, piano,

saxophone, violin, viola and voice.

For more information

please call: 630-887-0203

Hinsdale Center for the Arts has been providing quality musical

education in the region for more than 30 years. HCA has been

designated by the Illinois Arts Council as the Established Regional Arts

Institution serving DuPage and western Cook counties. Our musicfaculty is comprised of highly trained, experienced professional

musicians, knowledgeable in pedagogy and performance.

We offer exible and affordable payment plans for our music

lessons, and our location in Katherine Legge Memorial Park provides

plenty of parking and easy access from Chicago and surrounding

suburbs. We are dedicated to excellence and professionalism.

For more information on our music programs, please call 630-887-0203.

Individual Music LessonsFall: August 23 - December 23 (17 weeks)

Winter/Spring: January 3 - June 30 (26 weeks)

Summer: Flexible Schedule

HCAs Music Program includes individual instruction or adults and

children, ages 4 and up. Te program includes one 30-minute private

lesson per week. Forty-ve minute and one-hour lessons may be arranged

at the discretion o the instructor.

Music Lessons for AdultsHave you always wanted to take lessons, but never had the time? Or are

you interested in rekindling a ond memory o music lessons as a child?

Now is the perect time! At HCA we oer music lessons or all ages and

abilities, including adults. In the spring, this group o adults gets together

or a short perormance at a wonderul wine and cheese event!

Music Faculty

PianoDennis Dorris

Ed Rusk

Clarinet/Saxophone

Ed Rusk

Flute

Beth Sennett

Voiceracey Ford

Pat Hurd

Glory Kissel

Leah Ann MyszkowskiGuitar

Jason Deroche

Mike Plantan

Adam Roth

ViolaMark Djordjevic

ViolinMark Djordjevic

Kamen Vatchev

CelloCarolina Gomez

Drums/PercussionJarrett Hicks

Give the Gift of Art!The Perfect Size...The Perfect Color...

Gift certicates are available at HCAs front ofce.

Available in a variety of amounts and can be usedtoward any HCA program, music lesson or class.For more information, please call 630-887-0203.


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New! Glee Club Ages: 8 - 14Saturdays, 10:00 am - 11:30 a.m.September 11 - October 23 (7 weeks)

eaching Artist: Karin CataniaLocation: Hinsdale Center or the Arts

I you LOVE to sing, dance and perorm then joinHinsdale Center or the Arts Glee Club Workshop! Learnstep-by-step perormance skills or singing and dancingto classic musical styles just like they do on television!Instructor Karin Catania has years o proessionalperorming experience and has worked with Show Choirsall around Chicago. Tis un and energetic class will takebeginners as well as advanced perormers through thecreative process o singing while adding movement and

dance. Class will culminate in a nal perormance on thelast day o class or amily and riends.$200 HCA members/$225 non-members

New! Storybook TheaterAges: 4 - 5Tursdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.Fall: September 9 - November 18 (10 weeks) no class 11/11Winter: January 13 March 17 (10 weeks)

eaching Artist: Karen BurrisLocation: Hinsdale Center or the Arts

Join us as we enter the exciting world o stories! Childrenwill exercise their creativity and gain condence as weread, discuss, and act out the characters in classic andcontemporary storybooks. Each week we will learn music,theater and art skills as we create a short perormance orthe last day o class.


New! Theater and Improv 10 and upWednesdays, 6:45 - 8:15 p.m.

Fall: September 8 - November 17 (10 weeks) no class 11/10Winter: January 12 March 16 (10 weeks)

eaching Artist: Karen BurrisLocation: Hinsdale Center or the Arts

Tis is a class or anyone who wants to be on stage whenthe curtain rises. Improvisation, theater games, scenestudy and more promote sel-condence and preparestudents to audition or plays and musicals. Class wil lculminate in a perormance o scenes.


Lets Sing, Dance and Play!Ages: 4 - 6 yearsSaturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Fall: November 6 December 11(no class on November 27, December 4) (4 weeks)Winter 1: January 15 February 12 (5 weeks)Winter 2: February 19 March 19 (5 weeks)eaching Artist: Karin CataniaLocation: Te Community House

Children will learn basic acting skills through stories,music and movement. Trough this process youngperormers will learn the essentials o creating characters

while having un! Tis class will help build sel condenceand sel esteem that carries into the classroom and their

everyday lives. Please register through Te Community

House at www.thecommunityhouse.org.

Fall uition (4 weeks):$95 HCA members/$120 non-members

Winter uition (5 weeks):$120 HCA members/$145 non-members

Musical Theater Acting ClassAges: 7 - 12 years

Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Fall 1: November 6 December 11(no class on November 27, December 4) (4 weeks)Winter 1: January 15 February 12 (5 weeks)Winter 2: February 19 March 19 (5 weeks)

eaching Artist: Karin CataniaLocation: Te Community House

Tis introduction to musical theater class will teachchildren basic acting, singing and dancing. Students

will learn warm ups, theater games and scene study.Tis class will end with a Musical Revue or amily and

riends. Please register through Te Community Houseat www.thecommunityhouse.org.Fall uition: (4 weeks):

$120 HCA members/$145 non-membersWinter uition (5 weeks):


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Advanced Youth Drawing StudioGrades 5 - 8Mondays, 4:00 - 5:45 p.m.

Fall: September 13 - December 6 (12 weeks) No class on October 11Winter: January 10 - April 9 (10 weeks)

wo weeks of BA

eaching Artist: Rebecca Banasiak

I you are serious about drawing and advancing your drawing

skills, this class is or you! Students will work in a ast-paced

environment by perecting their knowledge o dierent

drawing techniques which include shading, highlighting,

hatching and cross-hatching, blending, stippling, and

layering. Tey will continue to apply these techniques to newprojects using media like pastel, colored pencils, graphite

pencil and watercolor. Students wil l progress through

advanced level projects based on their individual drawing

experience. Prior drawing experience is recommended.

Includes all supplies.

Fall: $305 HCA members/$330 non-members (12 weeks)

Winter: $265 HCA members/$290 non-members (10 weeks)

Open StudioGrades 8 - 11Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Fall: September 13 - December 6 (12 weeks) No class on October 11Winter: January 10 - April 9 (10 weeks)

wo weeks of BA

eaching Artist: Rebecca Banasiak

Tis class ocuses on creating artwork to enhance your

portolio, drawing and painting skills. Students will work

in a ast-paced environment, advancing their drawing

skills through pastel, colored pencil, graphite, watercolor,

pen and ink or charcoal. Students will work rom variousanimal models, photographs, and still-lie to create a

body o artwork. While not required, prior experience is

recommended. Supplies are included.

Fall: $335 HCA members/$360 non-members (12 weeks)

Winter: $290 HCA members/$315 non-members (10 weeks)

Art ExpressionsAges 5 - 8Tursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Fall 1: September 16 - October 14 (5 weeks)Fall 2: November 4 - December 9 (5 weeks) No class on November 25Winter 1: January 13 - February 10 (5 weeks)Winter 2: February 24 - March 24 (5 weeks)eaching Ar tist: Mary Strasevicius

Tis class allows your child to express himsel usingbasic art principles through a variety o media anddimensions. We will explore art elements such as linecolor, shape, space, texture and composition througha variety o mediums: painting, collage, drawing and

sculpture.


New! Art From Life StudioGrades 2 - 5Tursdays, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.Fall 1: September 16 - October 21 (6 weeks)Fall 2: November 4 - December 16 (6 weeks) No class on November 25Winter 1: January 13 - February 17 (6 weeks)

Winter 2: February 24 - April 7 (6 weeks) No class on March 31eaching Ar tist: Mary Strasevicius

Explore drawing and painting techniques. Learn tolook or basic art elements rom everyday lie, andhow to apply them to create unique and expressivecompositions. Well have class critiques and artawareness sessions to broaden visual vocabulary.Supplies are included.


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Parent/Child CeramicsAges 2 - 4

Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Fall 1: September 14 - October 26 (6 weeks)Class will not meet on October 19 or fring

Fall 2: November 2 - December 14 (5 weeks)

Class will not meet on November 24 due toTanksgiving and December 8 or fring

Winter 1: January 11 - February 15 (5 weeks)

Class will not meet on February 8 or fring

Winter 2: March 1 - April 5 (5 weeks)

Class will not meet on March 29 or fring


Discover clay as a creative and pliable material, workingwith textures and many dierent methods to shape clay or

sel-expression. Te process o exploring the material o clay,

rather than the fnished product, is emphasized. A variety

o under glazes will be used to paint the end product. All

supplies are included.

Fall 1:$150 HCA members/$175 non-membersFall 2: $125 HCA members/$150 non-members

Winter 1 & 2: $125 HCA members/$150 non-members

Adventures in ClayAges 4 - 6

Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Fall 1: September 14 - October 26 (6 weeks)

Class will not meet on October 19 or fring





Winter 2: March 1 - April 5 (5 weeks)Class will not meet on March 29 or fring


Tis class provides an opportunity or creative expressionthrough the shaping o clay. Te emphasis is on bringing outand developing your childs own personal style. A variety ounder glazes will be used to paint the end product. Suppliesare included.



Clay Madness!Ages 5 - 8

Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Fall 1: September 15 - October 27 (6 weeks)Class will not meet on October 20 or fring






Class will not meet on March 30 or fring


Tis course ocuses on bringing out the creativity o eachartist through working with clay! Students will learn

hand-building techniques rom pinch pots to slabs and

coils by creating animals, covered boxes and making

unctional art. Supplies are included, children will

complete several projects.



Ceramics 1Ages 8 - 14Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.


Class will not meet on October 20 or fring






Class will not meet on March 30 or fringTeaching Artist: Marian Castro-Palanyk

During this hands-on class, students will work withclay to create three-dimensional sculpture and unctionaart while reining their hand-building skills. Projectsmay include: bowls, igures and orms, and animals!Individual expression and originality will be emphasizedSupplies are included.



Youth Ceramics


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Art Classes on Saturdays!New!

Learning to LookDrawingAges 11 - 15

Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.


Fall 2: October 30 - December 11 (6 weeks)

no class November 27


Winter 2: February 26 - April 16 (6 weeks)

no class March 26 and April 2

eaching Artist: Suzanne Penn

Learning to look is the undamental step to creating adrawing. Experiment with dierent drawing media andunusual subject matter to develop a language o marks onpaper that communicate what you see and express yourartistic vision. Students will explore pencil, charcoal,cont crayons and ballpoint pens.


New!

Lart cest la vie (Art is Life)Art in French!

Ages 6 - 10

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.


Fall 2: October 30 - December 11 (6 weeks)

no class November 27


Winter 2: February 26 - April 16 (6 weeks)

no class March 26 and April 2eaching Artist: Suzanne PennImmerse your child in the French language as weconduct an art class exclusively in French. Young brainsbest retain a oreign language when the learning isattached to a hands-on activity like art-making.Each child will choose a French artists name or theclass and they will produce their own che doeuvres(masterpieces) in a variety o media.


Animation WorkshopAges 9 - 14Tursdays, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Fall: September 16 - November 11, 2010 (9 weeks)Winter: January 13 - March 10, 2011 (9 weeks)eaching Artist: Ed Newmann

In this nine week class, students will learn about basicpencil-and-paper, clay animation and stop-motionanimation techniques, as well as character design, storyboarding and acting or animation. Each student willcreate his or her own short animated movie, and take ha DVD copy o the nished production. Mr. Newmanhas over 35 years experience as a proessional animatorand animation director on eature lms, V shows and

television commercials.

$225 HCA members/$250 Non-Members

Digital Photography Faces & PlaceAges 8 - 14

Fall: September 9 - October 28

Tursdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Instructor: Pat Potokar

Location: Te Community House, Hinsdale

Digital Photography or tweens ocuses on digital came

Adobe Photoshop and online portolios. Te Facescomponent o the program emphasizes the art o capturin

the human condition on camera. Te Places component

emphasizes the surrounding area and reminds students

to never orget where they are. Photography does not take

place in a vacuum. Chicago oers a wealth o photographi

opportunities as well as some o the worlds most exciting

collections o visual art. Students will learn what makes

a good photograph by studying the aesthetics o master

photographers like the Alred Stieglitz Collection, Edwar

Weston, and the work o Paul Strand, Eugne Atget,

and Andr Kertsz. Students learn the undamentals o

composition and natural lighting. Te curriculum is relaxe

and un. Students work closely with partners on group

projects which encourages communication and team build

Students should be passionate about the arts in general an

photography specically, and should adore walking and

seeing. A culminating exhibit will be presented. Students

should bring a digital camera to the rst class. Te cost or

printing photographs is not included in the price

o the class; photos will need to be printed outside o class.



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Workshopat Hinsdale Public Library

Fundamentals of CalligraphyGrades 6 - 12

Tursdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Fall: October 14 November 4, 2010 (4 weeks)

Winter: January 27 February 17, 2011 (4 weeks)

Location: Hinsdale Public Library

eaching Artist: erry Sandusky

Hinsdale Center or the Arts is hosting an artprogram at the Library. A local graphic designer

and calligrapher will teach the basics o calligraphy,with students completing several projects, includingdesigning a monogram and lettering a poem. Learnabout the history o the ancient art o calligraphy whileadapting it to contemporary projects! Students willdiscuss basic styles and terms while learning to writein the styles o chancery cursive and create beautiul

writing in a distinctive hand. A supply list will beprovided upon registration. Please register throughHCA or this class at 630-887-0203.


Adult Classes at Plymouth Place

Hinsdale Center or the Arts is pleased to

continue its collaboration with Te Landings atPlymouth Place in LaGrange. During the springand summer, HCA will provide drawing andwatercolor painting classes and a new crat seriescalled Explorations in Paper Art. Classes includea book binding workshop, and our-week sessiono collage creation. In the next ew months,watch or extended programming such as: jewelryclasses, colored pencil painting and more. Allclasses are open to Plymouth Place residents and

the general public.

All classes take place at:

Te Landings at Plymouth Place

315 N. LaGrange Road, LaGrange IL

Watercolor at Plymouth Place

Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.





Local artist and educator Nancy Wisti-Grayson will

teach fundamentals of watercolor painting in these funand relaxing classes. Learn to use this easy, portablepainting medium while discovering self expressionthrough painting in watercolors. Perfect for beginnersthrough intermediate artists. All supplies are included.

$85 Plymouth Place residents$110 HCA members

$120 general public/non-members

Anyone Can Drawat Plymouth Place

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.





This fun class is for all skill levels taught by local artist,

Nancy Wisti-Grayson. Students will learn to draw

from a still life and landscapes using basic drawingelements while exploring the concepts of contour,

gesture and volumetric aspects of drawing. Individual

instruction in a group setting is emphasized. Perfect

for beginners through intermediate artists.

All supplies are included.

$85 Plymouth Place residents$110 HCA members

$120 general public/non-members


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Class Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Kids in the MixAges 6 - 8

3:45 - 5:00 p.m. 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

Kids in the Mix

Ages 9 - 11 5:00 - 6:15 p.m. 5:00 - 6:15 p.m.

Teens with an Edge!Ages 12 - 14

6:15 - 7:30 p.m. 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Adult Yoga1:00 - 2:15 p.m.

7:45 - 9:00 p.m.9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

Adult Cardio DanceBeginner/Inter.

9:15 - 10:30 a.m. 9:15 - 10:30 a.m.

Modern Dance ProgramHCAs popular modern dance program encompasses classes for all abilities! Tanjas hip

hop classes for boys and girls feature multiple dance techniques and encourage condence

through dance. Adult Cardio Dance classes offer a great workout as well as learning new

dance steps and movement. Tanja has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of

dance performance and education. Tanjas warmth, gentle encouragement and passion for

her work allows her to form a deep connection with everyone who works with her.

Kids in the Mix &

Teens with an EdgeEach class combines both yoga and modern dance techniques. In

each class session, children will learn modern dance techniques,

working up to a choreographed routine. Children will also learn

basic yoga postures such as breathing techniques, Sun Salutations,

Warrior Pose and riangle pose. All students should bring a yoga

mat and a water bottle, and wear comortable clothes (no shorts

please, leggings are preerred).

Modern Dance ScheduleFall 1: September 13 - October 29 (7 weeks)

Fall 2: November 1 - December 17 (6 weeks) No class November 22-26


Winter 2: February 21 - April 8 (6 weeks) no class March 28 - April 2

Tuition, Monday or Friday:Fall 1: $140 HCA members/$165 non-members

Fall 2: $120 HCA members/$145 non-members

Winter 1: $120 HCA members/$145 non-members


anja Pazou, HCA Dance Faculty


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Painting the Landscape with PastelsWinter: January 14 - February 18 (6 weeks)Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Teaching Artist: Laverne BohlinLocation: Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook

In this class, we will learn to represent the landscape in sotpastel using photographs as subject matter. We will alsolearn to do color thumbnails to solve design problems anddiscover combinations that surpass photographic color. Teemphasis will be on making a pastel painting rather than adrawing. All levels welcome.

Winter (6 weeks): $120 HCA members/$145 non-members

Drawing for Adults at MayslakeWednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Teaching Artist: Patrick McGarryFall 1: September 15 - October 27 (7 weeks)Fall 2: November 3 - December 15 (6 weeks) no class 11/24Winter 1: January 12 - February 16 (6 weeks)Winter 2: February 23 - March 30 (6 weeks)Location: Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook

Tis class will benet anyone with an interest in learning

to draw portraits or sharpen their drawing skills.

Emphasis will be placed on utilizing classical methods todevelop likeness, value and composition. Several diferent

techniques wil l be covered, rom simple contour to

complete modeling o the head using charcoal and pencil.

Students will learn skills to both interpret photographs

and to draw rom lie. No prior drawing experience is

necessary; beginners are welcome!

$175 HCA members/$200 non-members (7 weeks)

$150 HCA members/$175 non-members (6 weeks)

Classes at Mayslake Peabody Estate

Hinsdale Center for the Arts is pleased to continue its

collaboration with the DuPage County Forest Preserve

District. Historic Mayslake Hall on the grounds of

Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook is the perfect

setting for offerings in art, drama and calligraphy. The

classes are taught by veteran HCA faculty in a truly

inspiring landscape. Each class includes a free ticket

for a docent-guided tour of Mayslake Hall. Please visit

www.mayslakepeabody.com for more information.

Watercolor at MayslakeTuesday 10 a.m. - Noon

Teaching Artist: Ann GrillFall 1: September 14 - October 26 (no class on Oct.19)Fall 2: November 2 - December 14 (no class Nov. 23)Winter 1: January 11 - February 15, 2011Winter 2: February 22 - March 29, 2011Location: Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook

Enjoy exploring the many techniques o watercolor ina beautiul, quiet setting at Mayslake Peabody Estate.

Te class will cover basic watercolor skills and advancedtechniques, depending on each students skill level.Individual critiques and demonstrations will help each

painter hone his skills and discover individual styles.A supply list is available with registration.

6 Week Session: $120 HCA members/$145 non-members

Advanced ArtWednesday 10:00 a.m. - NoonTeaching Artist: Ann GrillFall 1: September 15, 29, October 13 and 27 (4 weeks)Fall 2: November 10, December 1 and 15 (3 weeks)Winter 1: January 12, 26 and February 9 (3 weeks)

Winter 2: February 23, March 9 and 23 (3 weeks)Location: Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook

I you enjoy painting in your own studio but miss theeedback rom ellow artists, this is your opportunity toshare ideas, discuss new techniques, and benet romhelpul critiques to enhance your work. Feel ree to bring

your paints to stay and paint in inspiring surroundings.Meets every other Wednesday.

Fall 1: $40 HCA members/$50 non-membersFall 2 & Winter 1: $30 HCA members/$40 non-members


Adult Off-Site Classes

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Intermediate PaintingTursdays, 12:00- 2:30 p.m.

eaching Artist: Madeline SheaFall 1: September 16 - October 28 (7 weeks)Fall 2: November 4 - December 16 (6 weeks)Winter: March 3 - April 14 (7 weeks)

Join this painting group! Experience the joy o painting

while developing a thorough understanding o value, color

and spatial composition. Students will learn techniques

used by Renaissance, Impressionist and Modern Masters.

Using the painting media o your choice you will discover

how easy it is to use these techniques to create beautiul,

nished paintings.

Fall 1: $175 HCA Members/$200 non-membersFall 2: $150 HCA members/$175 non-members

Winter: $175 HCA Members/$200 non-members

New! Beginning DrawingMondays, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.eaching Artist: Madeline SheaFall 1: September 13 - October 25 (7 weeks)Fall 2: November 1 - December 13 (6 weeks)Winter: February 28 - April 11 (7 weeks)

Tis class is or beginners, and students who areinterested in advancing their own creative pursuits. Asolid understanding o drawing will enhance all creativepursuits, and by using simple observation methods,improve drawing skills. Trough this class you will learnto create successul composition employing line, shape,

value and texture. Subject matter will include still lie,landscape (weather permitting) and photography. Te class

will include individual and group discussion. A supply list

will be available with registration.

Fall 1: $140 HCA Members/$165 non-membersFall 2: $120 HCA members/$145 non-membersWinter: $140 HCA Members/$165 non-members

Beginning Knitting AdultsEvening Session: Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. OR

Day Session: uesdays, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Fall: September 13 - October 12 (5 weeks)

eaching Artist: Mona Marek

In this ve week class you will learn to cast-on, knit, purl,

increase, decrease and bind-o. You will learn all o the

basic knitting techniques, how to read a pattern and knit

two dishcloths. Mona will bring many dierent types

o yarn and knitting needles so that you can practice on

circular, plastic, bamboo and metal needles. Hand-outs and

yarn are included in the class ee. Bring size 8 or 9 straight

knitting needles (10 inch) to the rst class.


Intermediate Knitting AdultsWednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Fall: September 15 - October 20 (6 weeks)

eaching Artist: Mona Marek

Tis 6 week class is or students who have taken Beginning

Knitting or who know the basics o knitting: casting-on,

knit, purl and binding o. We will work a stitch sampler

in class. Individual projects will vary and be determined

by the students in class. Ms. Mona will teach studentsdierent types o decorative stitches as well as increase and

decrease techniques. Practice yarn and hand-outs will be

provided. Please bring size 8 or 9 straight knitting needles

(10 inch) to the rst class.


New! Pastels Beginner/IntermediateAdults

Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - Noon

Fall 1: September 17 - October 22 (6 weeks)Fall 2: November 5 - December 17 (6 weeks)


eaching Artist: Nancy Wisti-Grayson

Learn to create with sot pastels. Sot pastels are rich in

color and un to work with. Te students will explore color

and composition mainly through working rom a still lie.

Tis class ocuses on individual instruction in a group

setting. Beginning and intermediate students welcome.


Adult Visual Art


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Oil Painting 1eaching Artist: Susan Hong-Sammons

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Fall: September 15 - November 17 (10 weeks)

Winter: January 12 - March 16 (10 weeks)

Tis is an excellent class or the beginning artist or

or those who have not painted in a while. Te aim is

to assist ones creativity to go beyond simply copying

a photograph. In order to do this, all the basic ormal

art issues such as color theory, seeing color accurately,

mixing resh color, creating rich shadows, handling

light and air, and edges will be addressed. Also, the

essentials o the trade will be covered; what is a lbert,round, bright, at brush, hog hair vs. synthetic vs. sable,

palette and dierent paint suraces.

A supply list will be provided. All are welcome!


Painting IIeaching Artist: Susan Hong-Sammons

Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Fall: September 15 - November 17 (10 weeks)

Winter: January 12 - March 16 (10 weeks)

Open to all skill levels or individuals working in

oils, acrylics, or pastels. Focus is on the mastering o

chiaroscuro, creating orm rom light and shadow. Tis

emphasis creates a rich, vibrant, lie-like dimensional

painting which allows the artist to move away rom

copying. Painters will also study: Alla Prima which

is the painting technique involving little or no under

painting, composition and design, color theory and

harmony, values, mixing resh color, paint application,

and handling air and light. A suggested supply list willbe provided.$250 HCA members/$275 non-members

New!

Drawing: Learning to Seeeaching Artist: John Howarduesdays, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.Fall 1: September 14 - October 19 (6 weeks)Fall 2: November 2 - December 14 no class Nov. 23Winter 1: January 11 - February 15 (6 weeks)Winter 2: March 1 - April 12 no class March 29

Gain the ability to render any subject matter, andexperience a multitude o drawing mediums such as conte,charcoals, pen & ink. Learn the three orms o drawing:gesture, contour and mass drawing. Composition, lightand shadow arrangements along with perspective will be

covered to help convey your personal visual expression.Expand your knowledge i you are an advanced studentand acquire basics i you are a novice. A supply list will beprovided at time o registration.$160 HCA members/$185 non-members

New!

Watercolors: Learning to Seeuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.eaching Artist: John Howard

Fall 1: September 14 - October 19 (6 weeks)Fall 2: November 2 - December 14 no class Nov. 23Winter 1: January 11 - February 15 (6 weeks)Winter 2: March 1 - April 12 no class March 29

Free your spirit and create your own artistic ngerprint!Let Johns 26 years o teaching experience give you asound painting practice. Novices and seasoned paintersalike will explore subjects rom prairies to portraits. Testudy o mass, rhythm, negative and direct paintingare among the many techniques you will learn throughdaily demonstrations and one-on-one personal guidance.

Using his 3-Ps; Plan, Prepare and Process, will releaseyou rom any bad habits while the study o light anddark, varied edges and expressive color will give you theknowledge to express your visual emotions. A supply list

will be provided at time o registration.$160 HCA members/$185 non-members

Adult Visual Art

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Kindermusik is an early childhood music and

movement program that nurtures cognitive,

emotional, social, language and physical

development. This internationally renowned

program is recognized for its ability to develop

literary, language skills, problem solving, social

skills, self-esteem and musicality.

Village Zoom Buggy & Dream PillowAges: newborn - 18 months

Tursday 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Fall: September 23 - January 20, 2011Instructor: Karen Burris

No class week o Tanksgiving, and Dec. 17 - Jan. 3

Location: Te Community House

In a Kindermusik Village class, we take those special

bonding moments between you and your baby and add in a

unique blend o musical learning activities that stimulate an

engage all o the senses. Your educator will teach you how

to encourage your babys learning through vocal play, object

exploration, instruments, and creative movement. Register

CH or this class at w ww.thecommunityhouse.org.Required Home Materials: 2 amily kits: $75.00

$210 HCA & CH Members/$260 non-members

Village: Hickory, Dickory,

Tickle and Bounce & The

Rhythm of my DayAges: newborn - 18 months

Tursday 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Winter: February 2 - May 19, 2011Instructor: Karen Burris

No class during Spring Break, March 28 - April 1, 2011


In a Kindermusik Village class, we take those special

bonding moments between you and your baby and add in a

unique blend o musical learning activities that stimulate an

engage all o the senses. Your educator will teach you how

to encourage your babys learning through vocal play, object

exploration, instruments, and creative movement. Register

CH or this class at w ww.thecommunityhouse.org.Required Home Materials: 2 amily kits: $75.00


Young Child IAges: 5 - 7 years

uesday, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Lynn DiGianflippo

Fall: September 23 - January 20, 2011



Using a small-group approach to music education,

Kindermusik or the Young Child provides a pressure-

ree class where your child can develop a strong musical

oundation by learning the concepts, language, notation,

and vocabulary o music and its greatest composers. Te

program is designed to prepare the young child who

is eager or rst experiences with musical symbols and

instrument discovery but is not yet ready or ormal lessons

and traditional music reading with an instrument. Register

at CH or this class at www.thecommunityhouse.org.

Required Home Materials: Student Kit: $75.00


Young Child IIAges: 5 - 7 years

uesday, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Lynn DiGianflippo

Winter: February 2 - May 19, 2011



Te program is designed to prepare the young childwho is eager or rst experiences with musical symbols

and instrument discovery but is not yet ready or ormal

lessons and traditional music reading with an instrument.

Prerequisite: Young Child 1. Register at CH or this

class at www.thecommunityhouse.org.

Required Home Materials: Student Kit: $75.00



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Our Time: Milk and CookiesAges: 1 - 3 years

Fall: September 23 - January 20, 2011

uesday, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Lynn DiGianflippo

Wednesday, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Allison Cherry

Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Allison Cherry

Tursday 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Karen Burris



Kindermusik Our ime encourages her to be creative, to

nitiate her own ideas and to respond in her own ways, while

our active participation gives her the security she needs.

As you play instruments, sing, move, and explore, youll

ncover an engaging musical world while building your childs

ondence, sel-control and communications skills. Register atCH or this class at w ww.thecommunityhouse.org.

Required Home Materials: Family Kit: $55.00.

210 HCA & CH Members/$260 non-members

Our Time: Fiddle Dee-DeeAges: 1 - 3 years

Winter: January 31 - May 19


Wednesday, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Allison CherryWednesday, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Allison Cherry

Tursday 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Karen Burris

Location: Te Community HouseRegister at www.thecommunityhouse.org.

Required Home Materials: Family Kit: $55.00.

210 HCA & CH Members/$260 non-members

Family TimeAges: 0 - 7 years

Wednesday, 4:30 -5:15 p.m. Allison CherryFall: Make Way for Music

September 22 - December 1, 2010

No class week o Tanksgiving

Winter: Our Kind of DayFebruary 1 - April 11, 2011

no class March 28 - April 1

Register at www.thecommunityhouse.org.

Required Home Materials: Family Kit: $65.00.-2 Children $180 CH/HCA member/$230 non-member

-4 Children $220 CH/HCA member/$270 non-member

Imagine That:

Hello Weather, Lets Play Together!Ages: 3 - 5

Fall: September 21 - January 29, 2011uesday, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Lynn DiGianflippo

uesday, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Lynn Di Gianflippo

Wednesday, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Allison Cherry



Using the power o music, Kindermusiks Imagine Tat! tainto your preschoolers creative spirit and boundless energyand ocuses on developing his learning strengths and sel-condence so hell be ready or school, prepared or uture

music lessonsor able to leap tal l buildings. Register atCH or this class at w ww.thecommunityhouse.org.

Required Home Materials: Family Kit with backpack

$65.00, returning students: $60.00


Imagine That:

Cities! Busy Places - Friendly FacesAges: 3 - 5

Winter: January 31 - May 19


uesday, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Lynn Di Gianflippo

Wednesday, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Allison Cherry


Register at CH or this class at www.

thecommunityhouse.org.


Required Home Materials: Family Kit with backpack

$65.00, returning students: $60.00


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Special EventsFall Family FestSaturday, October 16, 2010, 11:00 am - 2:00 pmBurlington Park, Hinsdale, IL

Dress in your best Halloween Costume and join us or a

FREE day o FUN! Te event will kick o with a costume

parade that will depart rom the Hinsdale Middle School

East Field. From there participants will parade with an

escort to Burlington Park or the Fall Festival Event.

Tis event is un or all ages! Enjoy pumpkin decorating,

entertainment and carnival games. rick or reating

will be available in the downtown business district rom

Noon - 3:00 pm. Pumpkins or decorating will be available

or the rst 500 participants. You can take the pumpkins

with you or leave them in the Pumpkin Corral to be judged.Pumpkins can also be decorated at home and brought tothe event.

Tose in costume can check in to be judged at theChamber o Commerce ent at Burlington Park rom11:30 am -1:30 pm. Winners will be announced at theend o the event at 2:00 pm.

Tis event is coordinated by the Hinsdale Public Library,Hinsdale Chamber o Commerce, and Hinsdale Center orthe Arts, Te Community House, Te Hinsdalean and the

Village o Hinsdale.

Adornments 2010Opening Reception:Friday, November 12, 2010 rom 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.At Hinsdale Center or the Arts5903 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521

HCAs annual holiday exhibition eatures incredibleimaginative creations by more than 150 acclaimedartists and crats-people rom Illinois and across theUnited States. Dont miss this exceptional collection ooriginal, handmade jewelry, ceramics, ber, wearable

art and accessories, ornaments, cards, prints, paintings,photographs and more, all perect or holiday git-giving

Hinsdale Center or the Arts has sponsored this popularand successul holiday exhibition or more than 20 years.Once again, HCA will merge its holiday exhibition withmarvelous array o workshops, demonstrations and more

HCA Adornments Hours:Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please call HCA or more inormation: 630-887-0203.

HCA Holiday Home TourSunday, December 5, 2010 rom 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

You know youll want to be a part o HCAs alwaysenchanting and memorable Holiday Home our. Join uor a captivating stroll through ascinating area homes,all richly decorated or the holidays, with lights aglow

and music in the air! Interior specialists rom homeashion and oral establishments across the westernsuburbs contribute their extensive talents to createholiday magic unique to each home. Adult and childrenchoirs and instrumental musicians perorm throughouthe aternoon.

ickets: $35 in advance/$40 day o tour.

Group discounts available.

Contact HCA at 630-887-0203or more inormation and to reserve tickets!

Rent HCAs Gallery and Patio!HCAs Gallery is available for your next intimate

gathering, bridal shower, or luncheon. Located

in beautiful Katherine Legge Memorial Park, HCA

is the perfect setting for your next event!

Call HCA for more information 630-887-0203.


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injury or death from any cause whatsoever arising out of or in any way

connected with any HCA program, performance, instruction or any

use of the HCA facility or any facility operated or controlled by HCA,

whether in whole or in part. I understand that photos may be taken

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Refunds/Credits Withdrawals must be made no later than 1 week

before classes begin and will be subject to a 10% administrative fee.

Students who withdraw from class later than 1 week prior to the start

of class with be subject to a charge of no less that 50% of the full class

tuition. No refunds will be given for withdrawals made the day of or

after the rst class. HCA reserves the right to cancel a class, workshop

or forum, with a full refund or credit, if enrollment is insufcient.

Cancellations may occur within the week before a class is scheduled to

begin and students will be notied by phone.

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Senior Individual $40 Senior Family $45 (60+)

Individual $50 (18+) Family $55

Village of Hinsdale residents may deduct $5 from Individual and Familymemberships reecting the generous support given by the Village of

Hinsdale through the lease agreement and continued exterior maintenance

of our building in Katherine Legge Memorial Park.

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Refunds/CreditsWithdrawals must be made no later than

one week beore classes begin and will

be subject to a 10% administrative ee.

Students who withdraw rom class duringthe week prior to class will be subject

to a 50% administrative ee. No reunds

will be given or withdrawals made on

the day o or ater the rst class. HCA is

not responsible or providing reunds or

make-up classes or students who miss

classes. Class ees cannot be deerred or

pro-rated. As space allows, we will accept

enrollments ater the term begins; such

enrollments will be pro-rated.

CancellationsPlease note that, HCA reserves the right

to cancel a class, workshop or camp; i

enrollment is insufcient, students will

receive a ull reund. Cancellations may be

made at the last minute and students will

be notied by phone. HCA reserves the

right to change instructors, class structure

or to discontinue any class without

incurring obligations.

Special NeedsHinsdale Center or the Arts strives

to meet the needs o persons with

disabilities. HCA has handicapped

parking, entrances and rest rooms. I

you have additional special needs please

contact us and we will do everything we

can to accommodate your needs.

PaymentRegistrations will be accepted by mail,

ax: 630-887-1470, phone: 630-887-0203

or in person. Full payment must be made

in advance o the rst class. Registrationsor o-site classes at Te Community

House must be taken at that location, all

other o-site classes need to be registered

through Hinsdale Center or the Arts.

o register by mail, complete the

registration orm on page 19 and mail

with payment to: Hinsdale Center or the

Arts PO Box 175, Hinsdale, IL 60522-

0175. Please do not mail registrations to

our street address.

Registration is not complete until ull

payment is received and the adult student

or a parent/legal guardian has signed the

registration orm.

We do not send mailed conrmation

o registrations. I you wish to receive

conrmation, please include a sel-

addressed, stamped envelope with your

registration. You may also conrm your

registration by calling our ofce at

630-887-0203.

Waiting ListsWaiting lists will be ormed when a class,

workshop or camp is lled. Every attempt

will be made to open additional classes.

ScholarshipsHinsdale Center or the Arts is pleased

oer scholarships or children and adult

Selection is based on nancial need

and scholarships are applied to classes,summer camps, group and private music

lessons. Application orms are available

the ront ofce.

ParkingTere is plenty o parking adjacent to th

Arts Center with spaces to accommodat

the needs o our patrons. Our thanks to

the Village o Hinsdale or providing th

amenity. Please note the entrance into

Katherine Legge Memorial Park is o o

County Line Road.

MembershipMembership is a signicant source of support for HCA. Your membershiphelps us provide professional programs and supports valuable outreachactivities into the communities we serve.

Valuable Benets: Discounts on classes and music lessons Priority mailing of the CatalogInvitations to Gallery ExhibitionsInvitations to Holiday Home TourExclusive Member Shopping Days

at Adornments

Discounts on HCA Gallery purchases

Levels of Membership$55 Family

$50 Individual (18+)

$45 Senior Family

$40 Senior Individual (60 +)

Hinsdale residents may deduct

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The Ceter of Our Imagiatio

HCA Studet Art Ehibitio

Reception: Saturday, August 28

from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

In the Gallery: August 28 - October 2

Adult students enrolled in HCAsacclaimed visual art programs showcase

their work. Tis exhibition will eature a

variety o media including oil, watercolor,

drawing, pastel and more!

Variatios:

Salt Creek Ballet i Portrait

Hadcrafted Photography

by Keith Gerlig

Reception: Saturday, October 16

from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

In the Gallery: October 16 - October 31

Tis exhibition commemorates a long-

standing collaborative partnership

between Hinsdale Center or the Arts

and Salt Creek Ballet. Salt Creek Ballet

marks their 25th Anniversary and HCA

marks its 30th Anniversary in 2010.

Local photographer, Keith Gerling has

spent several years documenting SaltCreek Ballet classes and perormances.

Tese ethereal photographs celebrate the

beauty and motion o dance.

Now celebrating its 25th Anniversary,

Salt Creek Ballet (SCB) is an Illinois

non-proft corporation, dedicated to its

mission to present proessional-quality

dance perormances to diverse area

audiences, provide high-level perorming

opportunities or area dancers andencourage appreciation and awareness

o dance in the community. SCB

programs are supported in part, by the

Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, Te

Grover Hermann Foundation and Te

MacArthur Fund or Arts and Culture at

the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.

EhibitiosAudio Descriptio Services

Hinsdale Center or the Arts is pleasedto oer ree guided descriptive tours as

ongoing program during all exhibitions

in the gallery. Audio description provid

accessibility o visual images or people

who are blind or have low vision. Durinthe guided tour the guest is accompanie

by Shayne Kennedy, HCAs certifed

Audio Describer. Descriptive tours are

available on Monday mornings at 10

AM. Te public is asked to call HCA a

630-887-0203 to make a reservation.

Adormets 2010Reception: Friday, November 12

from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

In the Gallery:

November 12 - December 18

HCAs annual holiday exhibitioneatures incredible imaginativecreations by more than 150 acclaimedartists and crats-people rom Illinoisand across the United States. Dontmiss this exceptional collection ooriginal, handmade jewelry, ceramics,fber, wearable art and accessories,ornaments, cards, prints, paintings,photographs and more, all perect orholiday git-giving!

Sharig A Love For

Watercolor: Phyllis Kozlowski

ad Her Studets

Reception: Saturday, January 22

from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

In the Gallery: January 22 - March 19

Renowned artist and educator Phyllis

Kozlowski, also one o the ounders o

Hinsdale Center or the Arts, has been

inspiring creativity among adult artists

throughout Chicagos western suburbs

or more than 30 years. 2010 marks Dr.

Kozlowskis retirement rom teaching

at Hinsdale Center or the Arts, since

its inception in 1980. Tis exhibition is

a celebration o Dr. Kozlowskis work

alongside work rom her students.

OFF-SITE ExHIBITIOnS

Hisdale Art Faculty:Out of SchoolOctober 16 December 11, 2010

Opening Reception:October 22- 6:30-8:30 pm

Hinsdale Center or the Arts sponsors:Hinsdale Art Faculty, Out o School.

Te creative side o aculty at Hinsdalearea schools is on view in this exhibit atHinsdale Public Library. Tis is a greatopportunity or parents and students to

see the artwork created by their teacher

Hinsdale Public Library20 East Maple StreetHinsdale, IL 60521Phone: (630) 986-1976

Hinsdale Public Library Hours:Monday - Tursday:

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


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Documents

HCA Fall Winter 2010-11 Catalog