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WORCESTER ART MUSEUMworcesterart.org/classes

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worcesterart.org/classes1Left [painting]: Claude Monet, French, 1840–1926, Waterlilies, 1908, oil on canvas, 1910.26

ADULT CLASSESOne of the oldest studio art programs in the country, the Worcester Art Museum offers a wide range of art and art history classes and workshops taught by experienced educators and professional artists. With access to WAM’s renowned collection of art, students get inspired for exploration in the studios and for their own personal enrichment. Studio art classes and workshops are available for day, evening, and weekend sessions and for all ages and abilities.

Become part of WAM’s rich history and sign up for a class today! Our registration staff would be happy to help you choose the right class for your interests and skill level. Email us at transactions@worcesterart.org, call us at 508.793.4333 (Saturday-Thursday, 10am-1pm), or visit our online registration page at worcesterart.org/classes. Unless noted, supply lists are available at the first class.

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Important DatesFall Classes End: Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 Thanksgiving: Closed, Thursday, Nov. 26 – Sunday, Nov. 29 Workshops @ WAM Begin: Sunday, Nov. 15 Workshops @ WAM End: Thursday, Dec. 17 Holiday Break: Closed, Thursday, Dec. 24 – Sunday, Dec. 27 Youth Vacation Workshops: Monday, Dec. 28 – Thursday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Day: Closed, Friday, Jan. 1 – Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 Winter Classes Begin: Monday, Jan. 11 Youth Classes Begin: Saturday, Jan. 23 President’s Day: Closed, Monday, Feb. 15 Feb Fun Vacation Workshops: Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Friday, Feb. 19 Winter Session Ends: Thursday, March 31 Spring Open House: Thursday, April 7 April Intensive Workshops: Monday, April 11 – Friday, April 15Patriot’s Day: Closed, Monday April 18 April Art Vacation Workshops: Tuesday, April 19 – Friday, April 22 Spring Classes Begin: Monday, April 25 Youth Classes Begin: Saturday, April 30

Art History12 to 1pmCyanotypes / 16WAHST328Nancy BurnsIn her lecture, curator Nancy Burns will discuss the historical ups-and-downs of the cyanotype from its beginnings in Britain to its newfound popularity by contemporary artists. Initially embraced by Anna Atkins, who used the cyanotype process to make botanical “photogenic drawings,” cyanotypes nearly disappeared after World War I only to see an unexpected resurgence in the 1970s. She will place emphasis on works included in the first major museum exhibition to trace the history of the process, Cyanotype: Photography’s Blue Period, which opens at WAM on Jan. 16, 2016. Thursday 1 class: 2/11Member $25 Nonmember $40

Capturing an Idea: Ink Painting and Calligraphy in East Asian Art / 16WAHST362Vivian LiThe arts of the brush comprising of calligraphy and ink painting have been the cornerstone of Chinese literati art and culture since the 10th century. This two-part lecture will first discuss the relationship between painting and calligraphy and their development in China. The second part will explore the regional spread of ink painting and calligraphy to other countries in East Asia, particularly Korea and Japan, and how Chinese literati culture interacted with the existing arts and cultures in these other countries. Thursday 2 classes: 3/24, 3/31Member $45 Nonmember $60

12 to 1:30pmEuropean Masters in the Collection / 16WAHST305Jim WeluThis series of lectures by Director Emeritus James Welu focuses on four European master painters represented in the Museum’s collection. Feb. 3, Thomas Gainsborough / Feb. 10, Jean Baptiste Joseph Wicar / Feb. 17, Paul Gauguin / Feb. 24, Lovis Corinth Wednesday 4 classes: 2/3-2/24Member $65 Nonmember $90

Symbols: The Mysterious Language of Art / 16WAHST300Antonella DoucetteFrom ancient times, images of objects and elements of the natural world have assumed a deeper, hidden significance, capable of conveying powerful messages. Unveil the meaning of this mysterious language, from Antiquity to Baroque, through a series of PowerPoint presentations and Gallery visits.Wednesday 5 classes: 3/2-3/30Member $90 Nonmember $115

6 to 7pmSeverin Roesen and American Still-Life Tradition / 16WAHST341Betsy AthensThere is little in the historical record regarding the German-born, American still-life painter Severin Roesen (1816–1872?), aside from his spectacularly lush paintings of flora. Through a close study of the Worcester Art Museum’s still life by Roesen, this lecture will consider the potential influences that shaped his work, including Dutch still life tradition, developments in botanical science, and the emerging middle-class market for painting in 19th-century America. Thursday 1 class: 1/21Member $25 Nonmember $40

Calligraphy1 to 4pmA Taste of Calligraphy / 16WACAL301ACJ KennedyCalligraphy is defined as the art of beautiful writing. Using a broad-edge pen and ink, students will create graceful and elegant letters in Italic, a style of handwriting used in the 15th and 16th centuries. We will look to the Museum collection for inspiration and to reinforce lessons. This five week class will give beginning students an overview of lowercase and simplified uppercase letters while engaging continuing students with more in-depth topics and an independent course of study. Bring to the first class: a pad of graph paper, a pencil, and a calligraphic marker. The instructor will go over the materials list during the first class. Continuing students bring your usual supplies. Thursday 5 classes: 3/3-3/31Member $125 Nonmember $150

4 Adult Classes

6 to 9pmA Taste of Calligraphy / 16WACAL301BCJ KennedySee description above.Wednesday 5 classes: 3/2-3/30Member $125 Nonmember $150

Computer Arts(No classes the week of February 15 – 21)

9:30am to 12:30pmIntroduction to Photoshop / 16WACMP103Richard HoyerGain a firm foundation in Photoshop. Learn retouching techniques used to enhance photographic images, including restoration and coloration. We will cover such topics as tone, contrast, color, dust removal, repair, rebuilding. Learn how to refine your images enhancing, fixing and manipulating your digital photo-graphs. Visit the Museum’s galleries to inspire your work. Includes lab fee. Monday 8 classes: 1/11-3/7Member $210 Nonmember $235

Drawing(No classes the week of February 15 – 21)Bring a sketchbook and a pencil to the first class.

9:30am to 12:30pmDrawing with Colored Pencils / 16WADRW308Sue DionFocus on texture effects, glazing, value, and color theory as applied to this unique medium. Specific exercises will develop and enhance your mastery of drawing with color. Monday 8 classes: 1/18-3/14Member $200 Nonmember $225

Pastel Drawing / 16WADRW301Ella DelyanisFrom quick sketches to rich, painterly applica-tions, experiment with pastels as you become comfortable with this versatile medium. The last class will include a session with a model.Tuesday 8 classes: 1/12-3/8Member $210 Nonmember $235

Drawing I & II / 16WADRW201AHelen DowneyBegin or continue to learn the fundamentals of drawing. Sharpen your powers of observation and composition, as you use a variety of media to translate what you see into drawings. Visit the Museum for inspiration and practice drawing from a model. Model fee is included.Thursday 8 classes: 1/14-3/10Member $210 Nonmember $235

Drawing All Levels / 16WADRW207Patti KellyBegin or continue to learn the fundamentals of drawing. This class will cover shading, proportion, perspective, and composition. Visit the WAM galleries to find underlying ideas to sharpen your observation and composition, as you use a variety of media to translate what you see into drawings. Sunday 5 classes: 2/28-3/27Member $125 Nonmember $150

1 to 4pmSketch in the Museum / 16WADRW208Rebecca DuffyImprove your drawing skills by sketching. Learn how to quickly grasp an image on paper. This class will cover shading, proportion, perspective, and composition. Visit the WAM galleries to find underlying ideas to sharpen your observation and composition.Thursday 5 classes: 2/25-3/24Member $125 Nonmember $150

6 to 9pmDrawing I & II / 16WADRW201BElla DelyanisBegin or continue to learn the fundamentals of drawing. Sharpen your powers of observation and composition, as you use a variety of media to translate what you see into drawings. Visit the Museum for inspiration and practice drawing from a model. Model fee is included.Monday 8 classes: 1/11-3/7Member $210 Nonmember $235

Sketch Book Hacks / 16WADRW311Jamie BuckmasterA class completely dedicated to the sketchbook! This five-week class will introduce you to keep-ing a sketchbook, finding the right tools for your process, explore non-traditional materials and techniques, like image transfer. These, along with other easy exercises, will help you to find your own unique sketching style. Tuesday 5 classes: 2/23-3/22Member $125 Nonmember $150

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Drawing & Painting(No classes the week of February 15 – 21)

9:30am to 4pmColor and Light Intensive / 16WADAP409Bill GriffithsTake advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge of color and light with a master colorist. This advanced class is open to drawing and water-based paints.Wednesday 8 classes: 1/13-3/9Member $435 Nonmember $450

1 to 4pmIntro to Portrait Drawing and Painting / 16WADAP230Rebecca DuffyEnhance your artistic skills and study the portrait through both drawing and painting. Enjoy visiting the Museum’s galleries, working from a portrait model, and study how to render images of your choosing. Put more expression into your artwork and gain confidence in your drawing and painting. Includes model fee.Tuesday 5 classes: 2/23-3/22Member $135 Nonmember $160

Explore Drawing into Painting / 16WADAP312Sue DionBegin the dialogue of sketching to drawing to painting. From the spontaneous to the planned, from black & white to color, use graphite, char-coal, crayons, inks, paints, etc. to expand your skills. Bring drawing media, including graphite and charcoal, to the first class. In this class students will explore their own painting style.Tuesday 8 classes: 1/19-3/15Member $200 Nonmember $225

Landscape Drawing and Painting / 16WADAP502Ella DelyanisLearn to capture this accessible subject in the 2D medium of your choice. Working from photographs, sketches, and the Museum collection, develop ideas as you explore perspective, color, light, and composition.Wednesday 8 classes: 1/13-3/9Member $200 Nonmember $225

6 to 9pmColor and Light / 16WADAP402Bill GriffithsWork in any color medium, including oils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, or colored pencils to create rich color and the luminous feeling of light. Monday 8 classes: 1/11-3/7Member $200 Nonmember $225

Intensive Figurative Drawing/Painting / 16WADAP523Elaine SmollinWhat is the relationship between the immediacy of drawing the figure and the dynamics of color as form for composition? This is an accelerated course in drawing and painting in color. We will consider each artist’s strengths in perception, composition, color, and form working with life models in each class. Casual discussions will center around contemporary painting, its imagery and use of materials and our response to recent trends worldwide. Includes model fee.Tuesday 8 classes: 1/12-3/8Member $225 Nonmember $240

The Post BFA/MFA Studio Project / 16WADAP544Elaine SmollinOpen studio with mentorship in materials, pro-cess and meaning. Includes open discussion, review of current contemporary art worldwide, professional development in exhibitions and curatorial advice. Recommended for graduates of BFA/MFA Programs who seek studio space and exchange.Wednesday 8 classes: 1/13-3/9Member $200 Nonmember $225

6 Adult Classes

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Painting(No classes the week of February 15 – 21)

9:30am to 12:30pmBeginning Painting / 16WAPNT102Sue DionStart with the basic materials; add the right tools and techniques. Let painting become a lifelong passion. View paintings in the galleries and then work with acrylics or oils on a still life, landscape, and portrait. Continue with the next session of the course (Painting I & II). Model fee is included. Tuesday 8 classes: 1/19-3/15Member $210 Nonmember $235

Oil Stick Techniques / 16WAPNT431TBAExperience working with oil paint sticks, painting directly onto a surface without brushes, palettes, paint tubes or solvents! Hold color in your hand and mix right on your artwork. Create artwork with easy-to-use, non-toxic oil sticks that do not fade. Wednesday 5 classes: 3/2-3/30Member $125 Nonmember $150

Painting in a Series / 16WAPNT425TBAOne characteristic that separates professional artists from art hobbyists is their eagerness to create several works of art around a single theme or idea. This series should have a cohesive theme (subject) and style. Your productivity will depend on size and style. Thursday 5 classes: 3/3-3/31Member $125 Nonmember $150

Acrylic and Oil / 16WAPNT401Bill GriffithsWork on paper or canvas and explore acrylic or water-based oil painting media. Color and design will be stressed through traditional and experimental approaches. Bring your acrylics or water-based oil paints and paper or canvas grounds. Note: Class will be limited to only 12 students.Saturday 8 classes: 1/23-3/19Member $200 Nonmember $225

Mixed Media(No classes the week of February 15 – 21)

9:30am to 12:30pmExperimental Pastel with Collage / 16WAMXD526Jill PottleThis class will explore the direct color medium of oil and dry pastel while using collage to build up layers of colors, tones and values. Working from still life and landscape as subject matter, students will develop provocative compositions based on a variety of materials. Students will push this medium to its limits and work on small artworks as well as large. All classes will include historical references and critiques.Sunday 8 classes: 1/17-3/13Member $200 Nonmember $225

1 to 4pmNeedle Felted Art / 16WAMXD388Lyn SladeIn this four week workshop we will focus on needle felting in a painterly style. Using colorful wool roving as our “paint” and wool fabric as the “canvas” we’ll embed the wool with a barbed felting needle. If you like color and texture and working with fiber you will love this medium. It is fun, fast and fairly forgiving. Adults from novice to experienced are welcome. All materials included.Tuesday 4 classes: 1/19-2/9Member $125 Nonmember $150

About Face / 16WAMXD342Randy LeSageWork from models and from the imagination to create portraits in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Students will explore a wide range of portraiture, from traditional approaches that emphasize achieving likeness, to interpretive approaches. Model fee included.Thursday 8 classes: 1/14-3/10Member $210 Nonmember $235

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9:30am to 4pmPainting the Figure from Representational to Abstract / 16WAPNT423Randy LeSageIn the morning, we’ll work from a life model, concentrating on a constructive approach to observing and handling the figure in proportion, value, and color approximation. In the afternoon, the instructor will convey how this approach may lead to simplifying toward abstraction and appreciating the role of paint handling for its own sake.Friday 1 class: 3/11Member $45 Nonmember $60

Pet Portrait Workshop / 16WAPNT352Jill PottleIf you are an animal lover and want to learn how to paint a portrait of your pet–with personality– this is the workshop for you! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned painter, discover how animals influence art today and learn how to incorporate animals into your work. Sunday 1 class: 3/20Member $45 Nonmember $60

1 to 4pmPainting in Large Scale: Acrylic and Oil / 16WAPNT524Jill PottleHave you always loved the epic paintings at the Museum and wondered what it took to do a large painting? The challenge of a large painting is exciting. It includes a lot of prep time, study-ing the subject matter, doing smaller painted studies, designing the subject, deciding how to lay in your preliminary drawing and choosing how you want to go about building the painting. Monday 8 classes: 1/11-3/7Member $200 Nonmember $225

6 to 9pmAcrylic Painting / 16WAPNT207Rebecca DuffyVisit the galleries to view different painting styles and techniques. During this class students will work from a variety of sources for inspiration. Concentrate on color and composition while developing your own personal style with acrylic paint. Tuesday 8 classes: 1/26-3/22Member $200 Nonmember $225

Abstract Painting / 16WAPNT201Patti KellyExplore how to use color, texture and gesture to create expressive abstract paintings or mixed media compositions through drawing and paint-ing. Learn how to use acrylic gels, translucent glazes, molding paste and much more. Wednesday 8 classes: 1/13-3/9Member $200 Nonmember $225

Painting I & II / 16WAPNT312Ella DelyanisStrengthen your basic techniques through painting projects that focus on still life, landscape, the figure, and abstraction. Explore painting mediums such as acrylics, water-based oils, and pigment sticks. The class will cover natural light, perspective, structure of forms, and design and pattern to encourage individuality and creativity. Visit the galleries for inspiration. Model fee is included.Thursday 8 classes: 1/14-3/10Member $210 Nonmember $235

Asian Brush Painting(No classes the week of February 15 – 21)

9:30am to 4pmWinter Landscapes: Asian Style / 16WAORT303Sharon Smith VilesCelebrate winter using Chinese Ink, color, and Rice paper to create a landscape. View traditional images, then use your imagination or a photo as a basis for your painting. This is a workshop for brush painters with some experience. Bring your own supplies: brushes, felt, ink, sized paper, and watercolors. Samples of sized MA or Jen Ho paper will be available. Sunday 1 class: 2/28Member $45 Nonmember $60

Harbingers of Spring: Plum Blossom, Snow Drops and Sparrows / 16WAORT304Sharon Smith VilesPaint the fourth Paragon, Plum Blossom, as spring begins. The Plum symbolizes strength, fortitude, wisdom and undying love. View tradi-tional and modern images of this amazing tree and paint from your imagination. This is a work-shop for brush painters with some experience in the art form. Bring your own supplies: brushes, felt, ink, watercolors, and unsized rice paper. Samples of unsized paper will be available.Saturday 1 class: 3/19Member $45 Nonmember $60

8 Adult Classes

6 to 9pmAsian Brush Painting / 16WAORT313Bayda AsbridgeThis eight week course is suitable for beginners, as well as advanced. Beginners will study basic strokes and paint the four gentlemen, while the advanced students will experiment with painting from marbling, pouring ink, wet on wet and playful painting in the style of Cui Zifan. In addition, we will be painting new themes we haven’t attempted before, such as monkeys and chickens. Wednesday 8 classes: 1/13-3/9Member $200 Nonmember $225

Photography(No classes the week of February 15 – 21) Bring your camera and manual.

9:30am to 12:30pmPhotography and Photoshop / 16WAPHT382Richard HoyerLearn how to use the basic functions in Photoshop to enhance, fix and manipulate your digital photographs. Focus on resolution, controlling contrast and color, combining photos, file size and sharpening. Lab fee included.Wednesday 8 classes: 1/13-3/9Member $210 Nonmember $235

The Digital Print Technique and Critique / 16WAPHT367Richard HoyerFrom shutter to print, discover what it takes to create stunning digital photographs. There will be ongoing discussions of individual student’s work. Lab fee is included.Saturday 3 classes: 1/16-1/30Member $65 Nonmember $90

How to Make Great Photographs of Your Family and Friends / 16WAPHT394Norm EggertInside and outside, use available light, reflectors and electronic flash to create natural-looking photographs of family and friends. In a portrait studio, use electronic flash studio lights and backgrounds to create studio-quality photo-graphs. Lab fee included.Sunday 8 classes: 1/17-3/13Member $210 Nonmember $235

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HDR-High Dynamic Range Photography / 16WAPHT439Richard HoyerDynamic range is the difference between the lightest light and darkest dark you can capture in a photo. Find out how to capture HDR images. Lab fee included.Saturday 1 class: 2/27Member $35 Nonmember $50

1 to 4pmDigital Photography I & II / 16WAPHT202Richard HoyerBegin or continue to learn about digital photography, including equipment, software, imaging techniques, photo editing with Adobe Photoshop, and uploading digital photography from camera to computer. Lab fee included.Monday 8 weeks: 1/11-3/7Member $210 Nonmember $235

The Long View of History: Photography in the Galleries / 16WAPHT562Elaine SmollinSince 2005, photographers have increasingly used museums as a stage for series of photo-graphic essays. Today, many photographers explore their view of society by making intimate shots of the visual and material culture of societies, past and present, directly in museum collections. We will develop a series of photographs made directly in the galleries together with assignments that increase our focus on photography as a narrative medium. Includes lab fee.Wednesday 8 weeks: 1/13-3/9Member $210 Nonmember $235

How to Store Your Digital Pictures / 16WAPHT358Richard HoyerLearn how to store and share your digital photos including burning CDs, organizing software, photo-blogging, Web photo galleries, image-sharing sites, and more. Lab fee is included.Saturday 1 class: 3/12Member $35 Nonmember $50

Street Photography / 16WAPHT333Richard HoyerExplore the wonders of street photography during this creative, hands-on workshop. This workshop will introduce you to snapping people, traffic, and buildings under streetlights and in low-light conditions. Lab fee is included.Sunday 1 class: 3/20Member $35 Nonmember $50

6 to 9pmHow to Improve Your Photographic Compositions / 16WAPHT300Norm EggertFocus on improving your photographic compositions. Discuss the basic principles in class, study the compositional techniques used in paintings and photographs in the Museum galleries, and complete weekly photo assign-ments. We will discuss the importance of finding great light, and you will learn how to improve your photographs by using form, patterns, texture, color, and perspective. There will be two field trips, which will give you the opportunity to work with the instructor. Lab fee is included.Monday 8 weeks: 1/11-3/7Member $210 Nonmember $235

Printmaking(No classes the week of February 15 – 21)

9:30am to 12:30pmPapermaking and Printmaking / 16WAPRT329Randy LeSageHave fun making handmade paper in the first part of the course, then print your papers in relief block and monotype in the second half of the course. The instructor will guide students throughout the process. Includes materials fee. Tuesday 8 classes: 1/12-3/8Member $210 Nonmember $235

9:30am to 4pmMonotype Marathon Day / 16WAPRT352Randy LeSageParticipate in a BIG MONOTYPE DAY, creating exciting monotypes in the print studio. Select morning, afternoon or evening, or two or all three times. An instructor will guide you through this fun way of creating unique prints in colored inks on paper. Lab fee is included.Sunday 1 class: 3/6Member $45 Nonmember $60

Lithography for a Day / 16WAPRT369Randy LeSageWe’ll create on non-toxic polyester lithography plates in waterproof media (Sharpie markers, ballpoint pens, or acrylic brushwork) and/or with copied photo imagery to create unique prints in black and white or color. The instructor will guide students through the process of creating, inking, and printing plates to make a small selection of prints. For beginners or experienced printmakers.Friday 1 class: 3/25Member $45 Nonmember $60

Gelli Plate Monoprinting Workshops: Landscape Painted Prints and Abstract Textured Monprints/ 16WAPRT389Nan Hass FeldmanCreate on non-toxic polyester lithography plates in waterproof media (Sharpies, pens or acrylic brushwork). Working with copied imagery to create unique prints in black and white or color. The instructor will guide students through the process of creating, inking and printing plates to make a small selection of prints. For beginners or experienced printmakers.Saturday/Sunday 2 classes: 3/26, 3/27Member $95 Nonmember $120

6 to 9pmPrintmaking Survey / 16WAPRT378Randy LeSageA chance to sample some of the printmaking methods (including relief, monotype, etching and pronto-plate lithography). Select a few or all. For beginners to advance printmakers. Lab fee is included.Thursday 8 weeks: 1/14-3/10Member $210 Nonmember $235

10 Adult Classes

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Watercolor (No classes the week of February 15 – 21)

9:30am to 12:30pmWatercolor I / 16WAWAT192Bill GriffithsThis class focuses on basic watercolor skills and how to add your own artistic vision to im-ages from the world. Monday 8 classes: 1/11-3/7Member $200 Nonmember $225

Advanced Watercolor / 16WAWAT501Bill GriffithsContinue to explore watercolor as a medium for self-expression while learning exciting new tech-niques. Receive individual instruction based on your work. Each class will introduce you to new things that will expand your range of watercolor techniques.Thursday 8 classes: 1/14-3/10Member $200 Nonmember $225

1:00 PM to 4:00pm“Project” Watercolor / 16WAWAT348Sue DionDiscover the allure of watercolor through project-based and independent work. Students will work on two projects together for the first half of the session. Then for the second half of the session students will have the opportunity to work independently with individual input to complete a painting of their own design. Great for beginners to advance. Monday 8 classes: 2/1-3/28Member $200 Nonmember $225

Watercolor and Light / 16WAWAT502Bill GriffithsApproach new watercolor techniques with an emphasis on color and light to bring a fresh dimension to your art.Tuesday 8 classes: 1/12-3/8Member $200 Nonmember $225

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Writing(No classes the week of February 15 – 21)

6 to 9pmWriters’ Workshop: On Water / 16WAWRT388James BeschtaThe thematic focus of this session centers around the various aspects of water, so perva-sive and encompassing in our worlds and lives. A supportive workshop environment will buoy us through the deep with the goal being a develop-ment and refinement of artistic writing style through the exploration of skills and techniques.Tuesday 8 classes: 1/12-3/8Member $200 Nonmember $225

SloMo WriMo Writing Challenge / 16WAWRT459Laurel KingAre you looking to make substantial progress on a new or existing writing project? Do you like the idea of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) but desire a saner pace that translates into long-term commitment? SloMo WriMo will help you meet your personal goals through a daily writing commitment (500 words a day recommended but not required). Classes will include discussion of exemplary literature, writing time in the classroom and galleries, instruction in writing technique, tips on time management, and a chance to share your work. At the end of eight weeks you will receive in-depth, written feedback from the instructor. Short story writers, novelists, memoirists, and NaNo WriMo dropouts are all welcome.Wednesday 8 classes: 1/13-3/9Member $200 Nonmember $225

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Drawing with Colored Pencils (pg 5) S.Dion

Watercolor I (pg 11) B. Griffiths

Introduction to Photoshop (pg 5) R.Hoyer

Monday

Painting in Large Scale: Acrylic or Oil (pg 8) J.Pottle

“Project” Watercolor (pg 11) S.Dion

Digital Photography I & II (pg 9) R.Hoyer

Drawing I & II (pg 5) E.Delyanis

Color and Light (pg 6) B.Griffths

How to Improve Your Photo Compositions (pg 10) N.Eggert

Papermaking and Printmaking (pg 10) R.LeSage

Beginning Painting (pg 7) S.Dion

Pastel Drawing (pg 5) E.Delyanis

Tuesday

Explore Drawing into Painting (pg 6) S.Dion

Watercolor and Light (pg 11) B. Griffiths

Needle Felting (pg 7) 1/19-2/9 L.Slade

Intro to Portrait Painting (pg 6) 2/23-3/22 R.Duffy

Acrylic Painting (pg 8) 1/26-3/22 R.Duffy

Writer’s Workshop (pg 11) J.Beschta

Sketch Book Hacks (pg 5) 2/23-3/22 J.Buckmaster

Intensive Figure Painting/Drawing (pg 6) E.Smollin

Color and Light Intensive (pg 6) 9:30am-4pm B.Griffiths

Photography and Photoshop (pg 9) R.Hoyer

Oil Stick (pg 7) 3/2-3/30

Wednesday

European Masters in the Collection (pg 4) 2/3-2/24, 12-1:30pm J.Welu

Symbols: The Mysterious Language of Art (pg 4) 3/2-3/30, 12-1:30pm A.Doucette

The Long View of History: Photography in the Galleries (pg 9) E.Smollin

Landscape Drawing and Painting (pg 6) E.Delyanis

Abstract Art (pg 8) P.Kelly

SloMo WriMo: Writing Challenge (pg 11) L.King

The Post BFA/MFA Studio Project (pg 6) E.Smollin

Asian Brush Painting (pg 9) B.Asbridge

A Taste of Calligraphy (pg 5) 3/2-3/30 C.Kennedy

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Advanced Watercolor (pg 11)

B.Griffiths Painting in a Series (pg 7) 3/3-3/31

Thursday

About Face (pg 7) R.LeSage

Sketch in the Museum (pg 5) 2/25-3/24 R.Duffy

Calligraphy (pg 4) 3/3-3/31 C.Kennedy

Roesen & American Still-Life Tradition (pg 4) 1/21, 12-1pm B. Athens

Cyanotypes (pg 4) 2/11, 12-1pm N.Burns

Capturing an Idea (pg 4) 3/24, 3/31, 12-1pm V.Li

Printmaking Survey (pg 10) R.LeSage

Painting I & II (pg 8) E.Delyanis

Painting the Figure (pg 8) 3/11, 9:30am-4pm R.LeSage

Lithography for a Day (pg 10) 3/25, 9:30am-4pm R.LeSage

Gelli Plate Monoprint (pg 10) 3/26-3/27, 9:30am-4pm N.Feldman

Friday

Digital Print Technique and Critique (pg 9) 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 R.Hoyer

Acrylic and Oil (pg 7) 1/23-3/19 B.Griffiths

HDR-High Dynamic Range Photo (pg 9) 2/27 R.Hoyer

Saturday

Harbingers of Spring: Plum Blossom, Snow Drops and Sparrows (pg 8) 3/19, 9:30-4 S.Smith Viles

How to Store Your Digital Photos (pg 9) 3/12 R.Hoyer

How to Make Great Photographs of Your Family and Friends (pg 9) N.Eggert

Experimental Pastel with Collage Workshop (pg 7) J.Pottle

Drawing All Levels (pg 5) 2/28-3/27 P.Kelly

Sunday

Winter Landscapes: Asian Style (pg 8) 2/28, 9:30am-4pm S.Smith Viles

Monotype Marathon (pg 10) 3/6, 9:30am-4pm R.LeSage

Pet Portrait Workshop (pg 8) 3/20, 9:30am-4pm J.Pottle

Street Photography (pg 9) 3/20 R.Hoyer

Adult Classes Calendar

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Faculty Spotlight

Randy LeSageBreaking down barriers One important reason accomplished printmaker Randy LeSage likes to teach art is that it keeps him current and on his toes. “Teaching pushes me to broaden the vocabulary of art making. I try new things. I want to keep it fresh and new for the students. Teaching is an ongoing correspondence between making art and providing the facility so others can make their own art.” Taken as a whole, he says, “It’s a very rich experience.”

An art teacher at WAM for 23 years, Randy teaches several adult classes at the Worcester Art Museum each session, offering a range of classes that span the genres of two dimensional art and the low relief work of printmaking.

“Printmaking can be considered an extension of drawing and painting and sculpture. Students want to sample. Or they recognize qualities that are an extension or variation of drawing and painting. This dialogue between the two mediums can extend your work as a painter,” he says.

Printmaking is also a unique and rich reward for those exploring art. “It tends to break down barriers between drawing, painting and uncertainty, even for experienced artists trying to open up to new possibilities,” says Randy. “You are engaged in a primal art experience. You paint, roll ink, press things into ink. It’s spontaneous and very direct. You print it and there’s always a fascination with how it turns out. It’s kind of amazing no matter what level you’re at it.”

Teaching art at an art museum is also a gift. “The proximity to art allows us to visit the galleries and see works directly related to the course — primary examples the students will enjoy. Having the real thing there, there’s nothing like it. The scale, the physical texture — it’s a rich reward.”

“Individual students make up the dynamic of each class. I want them to be open, directed and able to do the work they like.”

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Faculty Spotlight

Ellen DonaldsonHelping the youngest art students express themselves Painter and sculptor Ellen Donaldson teaches some of the youngest art students at WAM. Her classes introduce children not just to a paintbrush, but to the concept of portraiture and landscape and to the great works of art exhibited throughout WAM. And when the students are very young, the discipline of art is especially present.

“It’s really fun to channel their energy,” Ellen says. “The experience is new for them, so there’s always that excitement of, ‘Wow, I never knew this before.’ Little kids are interested in seeing their ideas expressed very visually in a new medium. It’s new for them that something you put on the page can represent something real.”

Helping children develop a comfort level with art is one of Ellen’s goals as a teacher. As they practice art and explore the art at WAM, they are also learning about their own culture. “Children are very invested in their cultural heritage,” says Ellen. “At WAM they experience their joint cultural heritage. We’re all so lucky to have the collection at WAM.”

How do children make use of the galleries? “I tell them, ‘Let’s go see animals today.’ Whether it’s The Peaceable Kingdom or lions guarding the door, I can say, ‘This is how somebody else did it.’ It’s different to see the real paint on a wood panel. It’s a visceral experience.”

Parents want their children to experience this comfort level with art, but they also expect that their children will be encouraged to freely express their own new and burgeoning ideas. “It’s an open-ended approach,” says Ellen. “Art is about ideas, basically. The child needs to be allowed to express his or her individual ideas within the framework, say, of the landscape they’re working on. And we can be pretty free at the art museum!”

“It’s thrilling to see them really getting their ideas out there and seeing them totally invested in that expression.”

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Faculty Spotlight

Antonella DoucetteHer passion is art history For Antonella Doucette, teaching art history at WAM is a transformative experience for both her and her students.

“I am able to communicate on a deeper level, not just what I’m talking about but who I am. Like an artist, you expose yourself and you express yourself. It’s a wonderful thing,” she says. “I love to learn, and I love to share. It’s magical to share what I really love with people who care.”

One of the Museum’s most popular teachers, Antonella’s passion for her subject is palpable.

An honorary trustee and a member of the Collections Committee, Antonella’s impassioned and enduring connection with WAM has something to do with her own background. She lived the first 28 years of her life in Italy, a student of the classics, art and law. She studied Greek and Latin classic literature, philosophy, European history and art, Italian language, literature and art, and, later, jurisprudence. When she talks about art, she speaks eloquently and with a delighted enthusiasm that makes listening to her a genuine pleasure.

“I used to work with my husband in the family business,” Antonella says about her early connection to WAM. “When I had a heavy week, when I needed an oasis of peace, I would roam the Italian galleries and that brought me back home.” She says she experienced great joy, during those moments of contemplation, in seeing other visitors respond to Italian art, art she feels belongs to her and her heritage in some fundamental way.

WAM, says Antonella, has always been a warm and inviting museum for other reasons, as well. “It’s an institution that is very human, not cold, not too big. People feel very comfortable here because it generates a warmth, from senior management to the staff and teachers. The people at WAM make it what it is — a community.”

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“I see art as an expression of the human soul at its best. I always hoped that I could communicate that someday, somehow.”

Arms and Armor DemonstrationsSaturdays & Sundays: 11:30am-12:30pm

Join us for this fun interactive program, and learn all about different kinds of arms and armor used by knights and soldiers, including Roman soldiers, Celtic warriors, Medieval knights and beyond! Events held in the Museum Conference Room.Members Free Nonmembers Free with Paid Admission

Schedule subject to change; please check WAM’s website for up-to-date information.

Drop-In Sword WorkshopsSundays: 10:30am-11:30am 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

Make the most of your visit to WAM! Were you inspired by our collection and Knights! exhibition? WAM invites you to try our interactive sword workshops. Experience great educational demonstrations and workshops focused on various weaponry and self-defense through the ages and across the globe. Join us Sundays, before WAM’s Arms + Armor program, for an interactive hands-on workshop. These exciting workshops allow participants to try out different kinds of arms and stances used by knights and more!

The Longsword/16WASWD110Krista BakerStudents will explore the technology and physicality of the longsword. How this weapon works is rooted in the development and interrelatedness of armor, engineering, and fighting goals. More importantly, this workshop will explore how to use a sword! This includes learning the parts of the sword, how to hold a sword and–the more exciting aspects – offensive and defensive cuts and guards. Members $10 Nonmembers $15

Schedule subject to change; please check our calendar of events for up-to-date information. This is a drop-in workshop but pre-registration is preferred. Workshops are open to all levels, but are best suited for students ages 8 and up.

Swords!

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YOUTH & TEEN CLASSESWAM has a long history of introducing children of all ages to the joy of art. Following our philosophy of valuing the process of creating art, we provide an environment where students can explore the Museum’s collection, try new materials, learn about self-expression, and benefit from working with professional artists and educators. All materials are supplied for our youth and teen classes. Classes meet and are dismissed from the Lancaster Street Lobby. Only registered students are allowed in the studios and class-related gallery visits.

Become part of WAM’s rich history and sign up for a class today! Our registration staff would be happy to help you choose the right class for your child’s interests and skill level. Email us at transactions@worcesterart.org, call us at 508-793-4333 (Saturday-Thursday, 10am-1pm), or visit our online registration page at worcesterart.org/classes.

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Important DatesFall Classes End: Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 Thanksgiving: Closed, Thursday, Nov. 26 – Sunday, Nov. 29 Workshops @ WAM Begin: Sunday, Nov. 15 Workshops @ WAM End: Thursday, Dec. 17 Holiday Break: Closed, Thursday, Dec. 24 – Sunday, Dec. 27 Youth Vacation Workshops: Monday, Dec. 28 – Thursday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Day: Closed, Friday, Jan. 1 – Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 Winter Classes Begin: Monday, Jan. 11 Youth Classes Begin: Saturday, Jan. 23 President’s Day: Closed, Monday, Feb. 15 Feb Fun Vacation Workshops: Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Friday, Feb. 19 Winter Session Ends: Thursday, March 31 Spring Open House: Thursday, April 7 April Intensive Workshops: Monday, April 11 – Friday, April 15 Patriot’s Day: Closed, Monday April 18April Art Vacation Workshops: Tuesday, April 19 – Friday, April 22 Spring Classes Begin: Monday, April 25 Youth Classes Begin: Saturday, April 30

In compliance with regulations, only certified and CORI-checked Museum personnel are allowed to accompany children ages 5-17 in any class program.

Youth & Teen Classes InfoYouth Classes14-36 Months w/adult Share in the benefits of creative play with your toddler. These workshops help toddlers explore, discover, and grow through new sensory experiences with different art materials. Each session offers a different theme support your young artist’s development. All materials safe and non-toxic. These classes require one adult (guardian) per child enrolled.

Ages 3-5 w/adult These classes introduce young children to art materials and new experiences through studio activities, games, and stories. Required parent/guardian participation reinforces communication skills and assists children in developing motor skills. Shared and individual activities help children gain self-confidence as adults model life-long learning habits. These classes require one adult (guardian) per child enrolled.Ages 5+ w/adult Students of varying ages and a parent/guardian learn together about art through gallery visits and studio activities. Required parent/guardian participation reinforces creative thinking, design, implementation and assists younger students in developing these skills. These classes allow up to two children per one adult (guardian) enrolled.Ages 5-7 Students are exposed to a broad range of ideas and art forms through medium-specific classes, such as sculpture and painting, as well as through theme-based classes. Emphasis is on self-expression and experimentation.

Ages 8-10 & 11-13 Students strengthen creative confidence and technical abilities through medium-specific courses. Projects focus on developing observational and technical skills as well as furthering the student’s ability to think independently.

Teen ClassesAges 14-17 Projects and critiques continue to help develop technical skills and support the student’s ability to make personal decisions about expression, style, and content.

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14-36 Months with Adult11am to 12pmDiscover Art: Great Start to Art / 16WYMXD164A great first art class where your child can make a fun mess! With an emphasis on sensory experience, this class will introduce kids to color, texture, and shape. Make a masterpiece and discover surprising talents in this very special art class. This class requires one adult per child enrolled; please no additional siblings or infants.Thursday 1 class: 2/25Member $10 Nonmember $15

Discover Art: Movin’ in the Museum / 16WYMXD105Let’s have some hands-on fun! Encourage your preschooler’s self-expression and motor skills in this art, movement, and music workshop. Get in the mood to be creative as we stretch, wiggle, create, and smile our way through gallery activities and creative studio projects. This class requires one adult per child enrolled; please no additional siblings or infants.Thursday 1 class: 3/10Member $10 Nonmember $15

3-5 Years with Adult (No classes the week of February 15 - 21)

10am to 12pmArt Together: A Painting is a Poem / 16WYMXD172Priscilla HarveyYoung artists will utilize many different materials as they paint. The paintings will be connected to the student’s own words through simple poems and stories. Visits through the Museum collection will offer inspiration for both visual and printed works. This class requires one adult per child enrolled; please no additional siblings or infants.Saturday 8 classes: 1/23-3/19Member $225 Nonmember $250

Art Together: Art ABCs / 16WYMXD108Learn about lines, shapes, colors, and forms as you tour the galleries in search of these art basics. Use crayon, paint, and clay to create your own art works. This class requires one adult per child enrolled; please no additional siblings or infants.Thursday 8 classes: 1/28-3/24Member $225 Nonmember $250

5+ Years with Adult (No classes the week of February 15 - 21)

10am to 12pmFamily Fun: Color in Motion / 16WYMXD256Move and groove in this creative experience for both you and your preschooler. Activities will emphasize storytelling and self-expression thought simple movement and hands-on art projects. This class is designed for each student to experience art making with a parent or other adult. Each adult can attend with up to two registered children.Saturday 8 classes: 1/23-3/19Member $225 Nonmember $275

2:30 to 3:30pmFamily Fun: World Traveler’s Journal / 16WYMXD200Explore the arts and cultures of North and South America, Europe, and Asia as we learn about unique artistic traditions. Listen to stories and myths related to the artwork you see in the Museum. In the studio, use a variety of materials to create your own book that charts your journey during this exciting weekly family fun. This class is designed for each student to experience art making with a parent or other adult. Each adult can attend with up to two registered children.Wednesday 8 classes: 1/27-3/23Member $110 Nonmember $135

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5-7 Years (No classes the week of February 15 - 21)

10am to 12pmWinter Blues / 16WYDAP314Jenn FalconWe will check out the Cyanotypes exhibition then make our way through the Museum focusing on individual colors, how to mix them, and how to use them in all different media.Saturday 8 classes: 1/23-3/19Member $175 Nonmember $200

12:30 to 2:30pmWings, Tails and Scales / 16WYMXD336Jessica HarrisDiscover creatures that creep, wiggle, and fly as you explore the Museum and hear stories about animals from around the world. Using a variety of materials create your own real or imaginary animals.Saturday 8 classes: 1/23-3/19Member $175 Nonmember $200

4 to 6pmSculpture for Small Hands / 16WYSCL302Have fun with clay, papier-mâché, and recycled materials as you create animals, people, and objects.Tuesday 8 classes: 1/26-3/22Member $175 Nonmember $200

Painting Impressions / 16WYPNT348Dots mark the spot when you experiment with mixing colors and try different paint brush tech-niques. Visit WAM’s collection of Impressionist paintings and try to count all the dots! Wednesday 8 classes: 1/27-3/23Member $175 Nonmember $200

Hear’s the Story / 16WYSCL377Listen and create in this fun mixed-media class that combines children’s literature, gallery visits, and art making. Illustrate events, construct characters, and develop your own stories.Thursday 8 classes: 1/28-3/24Member $175 Nonmember $200

8-10 Years (No classes the week of February 15 - 21)

10am to 12pmSculpture FUNdamentals / 16WYSCL400Haruo ShigaGet inspired in the Museum by touring the galleries to sketch 3D works. Then, explore hand-building by creating 3D works with found objects, paper, wood, wire, and clay.Saturday 8 classes: 1/23-3/19Member $175 Nonmember $200

Horses Around the World / 16WYMXD429Jessica HarrisIn the galleries, study horses as they have been portrayed in art over the centuries. Combine the fundamentals of drawing and sculpting these animals while focusing on shape, line, and proportion. Saturday 8 classes: 1/23-3/19Member $175 Nonmember $200

12:30 to 2:30pmDrawing, Painting and Printing the “Isms” / 16WYMXD451Priscilla HarveyOften great artists from the past and present are grouped into descriptive categories. Each week in this mixed-media class, curious-minded students will enjoy exploring the unique styles of Realism, Impressionism, Cubism, Expressionism, and so much more. They will learn how to make informed observations about why a work from the Museum collection is grouped into a particu-lar style of art.Saturday 8 classes: 1/23-3/19Member $175 Nonmember $200

4 to 6pmCreative Play with Clay / 16WYSCL485Elaine SmollinCreate stories with human and animal characters in clay or experiment with building techniques as vast as your imagination! Weekly gallery visits are sure to inspire students. Tuesday 8 classes: 1/26-3/22Member $175 Nonmember $200

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4 to 6pmDrawing from Fantasy / 16WYDRW530Eric DonaldsonLearn fundamental drawing skills while creating fantastic worlds of your own in this fun class devoted to celebrating the imagination. In the studio, students will create works on paper using a variety of drawing materials, such as pen, pencil, ink, and marker.Tuesday 8 classes: 1/26-3/22Member $175 Nonmember $200

Color and Clay / 16WYSCL501Elaine SmollinExplore how color intensifies the appearance of clay sculptures. Learn to use pure color and learn to mix colors in this 3D experimental class.Wednesday 8 classes: 1/27-3/23Member $175 Nonmember $200

Basic Design and Composition / 15FYMXD563Cynthia WoehrleFocus on your observation skills while learning about composition. Work with the basic elements: line, shape, and form in a variety of media including pencil, water-based paint, and ink.Thursday 8 classes: 1/28-3/24Member $175 Nonmember $200

Drawing and Painting Your World / 16WYDAP410Cynthia WoehrleExplore the drawn and painted landscape throughout the galleries and learn how artists used colors together to create different scenes. Each week students will sketch and paint different scenes from their own world using watercolor and tempera paints. Wednesday 8 classes: 1/27-3/23Member $175 Nonmember $200

Mixed Media: Ancient Art / 16WYMXD448Helen DowneyGo back in time and learn about the cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt as you tour the galleries each week. In the studio, create works of art inspired by what you learn using paint, paper, clay, and more.Thursday 8 classes: 1/28-3/24Member $175 Nonmember $200

11-13 Years (No classes the week of February 15 - 21)

10am to 12pmIn the Style of Great Artists / 16WYMXD575Ellen DonaldsonGreat artists from the past and present are often grouped into movements of style or eras. Explore the techniques of these artists and make 2D and 3D works of art after a gallery tour each week. Saturday 8 classes: 1/23-3/19Member $175 Nonmember $200

12:30am to 2:30pmImagination Lab / 16WYMXD586Haruo ShigaDiscover what you can make from recycled materials. Design and create multi-dimensional collages, toys, and things to decorate your room. Take a walk through the galleries for ideas that may surprise you.Saturday 8 classes: 1/23-3/19Member $175 Nonmember $200

Advanced Color / 16WYMXD528Jenn FalconStarting with the Cyanotypes exhibition we will learn to appreciate all the varieties of each col-or, use them in drawing and painting, then see how they can be manipulated on the computer.Saturday 8 classes: 1/23-3/19Member $175 Nonmember $200

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Teen 14-17 YearsWAM’s intensive classes provide enough time to develop skills, create portfolio-appropriate artwork, and critique with other like-minded students. Teen classes include group critiques, socializing, and a break time. This is a great opportunity for college-bound artists, students looking to build their portfolios, or a new artist just looking to have some creative fun.

10am to 2:30pmArt + Visual Culture / 16WYMXD689Elaine SmollinThis class is often a required college course nationally, as it introduces students to art globally. It is designed to be experimental, touching upon many different artists, materials, and move-ments. This studio class offers an overview of first-year college studio art with conversations in the galleries. All media welcomed.Saturday 8 classes: 1/23-3/19Member $275 Nonmember $300

Digital Arts / 16WYCMP606Jamie BuckmasterThis class focuses on designing digital games. Gain an understanding of how to create interesting and unique backgrounds and characters. Students will see examples from Gamemaker, Zbrush, and Maya 3D. No previ-ous programming knowledge required.Saturday 8 classes: 1/23-3/19Member $275 Nonmember $300

5 to 8pmDrawing and Painting Workshop / 16WYDAP357Improve your drawing and painting skills while using pencil and water-based paints. Explore different methods of creating sketches and detailed drawings.Thursday 2 classes: 1/14, 1/21Member $50 Nonmember $75

Drawing and Sculpting the Figure / 16WYMXD594Study how to portray the human face and figure in 2D and 3D. Work from a clothed model to learn basic form, gesture and perspective. Use charcoal, Conté crayon, and materials such as clay and plaster.Wednesday 8 classes: 1/27-3/23Member $235 Nonmember $260

Portfolio Prep / 16WYMXD642Elaine SmollinExamine the fundamentals of 2D and 3D art, including line, form, space, balance, value, and hue. Master basic skills and strengthen problem-solving abilities. Returning students will work on more advanced projects.Thursday 8 classes: 1/28-3/24Member $235 Nonmember $260

Sculpture: Miniature to Mammoth / 16WYSCL663Nick Kantarelis Examine the scale of things in this fun class devoted to creating 3D artworks that range from tiny to large. Visit the galleries to look at paint-ings and sculptures in the collection that speak to size. Work in a variety of media to produce sculptures of different sizes in the studio.Thursday 8 classes: 1/28-3/24Member $235 Nonmember $260

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FIRST SATURDAYS FAMILIES MAKE ARTStay after your family tour (starting time 10:30am), or drop-in for this fun intergenerational time in the galleries. Get inspired by our art and try making something uniquely yours. Materials will be provided. Come recover your childlike sense of free spirited play!

Per Person/Project Fee: Member $2 Nonmember $2

11 to 11:30amLast Hurrah! Hats / 16WY0102Saturday 1 class: 1/2

Snow Collage / 16WY0206Saturday 1 class: 2/6

Dining in the Country / 16WY0305Saturday 1 class: 3/5

Art Time 3-13 Years with AdultThese classes are designed for each student to experience art making with a parent or other adult. Each adult can attend with up to two registered children.Member $10 Nonmember $15

1:30 to 2:30pmFlower Power/ 16WYAT101Flowers are blossoming! Explore blossoms around the museum. In the studio, draw and paint your own beautiful plants and flowers.Sunday 1 class: 1/31

Hearts Galore/ 16WYAT102Create beautiful hearts and Valentine memories! Enjoy heart-making activities using a variety of materials. Sunday 1 class: 2/14

Beautiful Baskets/ 16WYAT103Make your own functional basket using a variety of materials. Your basket could hold flowers, fruit, or other springtime goodies! Sunday 1 class: 3/20

3 to 4pmPrint Shop / 16WYAT104Find out how to create your own printshop at home as you learn to design and print your own art with traditional print making techniques. Thursday 1 class: 1/21

Monster Me / 16WYAT106Use your imagination to build a life-sized monster out of recycled material. Thursday 1 class: 2/11

Green Art / 16WYAT105Celebrate spring by adding art to your garden. Create decorative yard ornaments to brighten up any rainy day. Make your house one of the most colorful in the neighborhood. Thursday 1 class: 3/17

Family Programs

Youth & Teen Programs

All Day Workshops For Kids + Young AdultsDuring Worcester Public School In-Service Days (or Professional Development Days)

When school is not in sesion because of a Teacher Professional Day, WAM is the place for kids! Extended morning and afternoon and lunch are offered each day. Member $20 Nonmember $25

Monday, 1/18 10:00am to 12:00pmPharaohs and Queens 5-7 Years / 16WYPNT307Imagine yourself as the ruler of ancient Egypt. Sculptures, paintings, and stories in the Egyptian gallery will inspire your creativity to make a beautifully adorned headdress in the studio.

Sculpture Studio 8-10 Years / 16WYSCL478Explore the process of working with recycled materials. This workshop will focus on using sketches as an important part in the creative process.

Cartooning 11-13 Years / 16WYDRW501Bring characters and their stories to life with pen, ink, pencils, and markers in a comic strip or book format.

10:00am to 2:30pmFigure Drawing 14-17 Years / 16WYDRW601Work in charcoal from a live model, focusing on a variety of drawing techniques. This foundation class is both a good entry into drawing and a chance for those with drawing experience to continue to learn about gesture, contour, composition, and proportion.Member $40 Nonmember $50

12:30pm to 2:30pmFuture Art 5-7 Years / 16WYMXD378Build rocket ships, robots, and space scenes as you explore the art of tomorrow.

Along the Nile 8-10 Years / 16WYSCL459Embark on your trip to ancient Egypt. Sketch your discoveries before returning to the studio where you will create modern day mummy cases, hieroglyph reliefs, and other Egyptian inspired artifacts.

Print It 11-13 Years / 16WYPNT547Get ideas in galleries and the make prints using foam plates to experiment with your own multiple images.

Tuesday, 1/19 10:00am to 12:00pmKinds of Lines 5-7 Years/ 16WYMXD246Use your imagination as you hunt through our galleries to find lines. Back in the studio, they’ll use all kinds of materials to make art with lines.

Express Yourself! 8-10 Years/ 16WYMXD450Get inspired in the Museum and let your creativity loose. Experiment in sculpture, print-making, paint, and other materials to develop fun, colorful and, experimental projects.

Teeny Text 11-13 Years / 16WYMXD500 Learn how to construct tiny books and tell a story through abstract drawings. Use paper, newspaper, and recycled materials to put together your masterpiece.

10:00am to 2:30pmPrintmaking 14-17 Years / 16WYPRT603From the simplest methods to advanced techniques, this class will focus on a variety of printmaking techniques. Explore monotype and relief techniques to find your favorite approach.Member $40 Nonmember $50

12:30pm to 2:30pmWay Back When 5-7 Years / 16WYMXD366Tour the American galleries to see what kind of clothes people wore and how they were portrayed in the past. Then, using watercolors, create a self-portrait imitating the clothing and artistic style of a bygone era.

3D Creations 8-10 Years / 16WYMXD450Get inspired in the Museum and let your creativity loose. Experiment in sculpture, print-making, paint and other materials to develop fun, colorful, and experimental projects.

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Youth & Teen Programs

Pen and Ink 11-13 Years / 16WYDRW10Illustration is used in comics, books, and magazines. Learn basic drawing skills–focusing on texture, line width, and shading to create a pen-and-ink drawing based on an artwork in the Museum, your imagination, or an image from home.

Friday, 3/11 10am to 12pmPaint in Motion 5-7 Years / 16WYPNT57I Get moving and painting at the same time! Bend, twirl, jump and swirl! Look at the move-ment of lines and shapes in paintings and sculptures, and then paint a picture that dances.

Drawings Come to Life 8-10 Years / 16WYDRW007Create a short story based on your own life or an image you find in the Museum, and then create a flipbook to tell the story through action!

Cartooning 11-13 Years / 16WYDRW501ABring characters and their stories to life with pen, ink, pencils, and markers in a comic strip or book format.

10am to 2:30pmPainting Intensive 14-17 Years / 16WYPNT600Look at Dutch, French, British and American paintings in the galleries and develop painting skills while you create an advanced painting.Member $40 Nonmember $50

12:30 to 2:30pmWild Wooly 5-7 Years / 16WYMXD337Get to know your fierce and friendly neighbors! Become explorers and hunt the galleries for wild animals. Make drawings of your findings, and then head to the studio to create real and imaginary animals using mixed materials.

Depth Defying Drawing 8-10 Years / 16WYDRW402Learn how artists give depth to flat pictures during our gallery visits, and apply these tech-niques in the studio using drawing and other mediums. Create your own works of art using a variety of materials.

Patterns in Nature 11-13 Years / 16WYMXD555Use a variety of natural materials to make prints and rubbings inspired by the repetitive patterns found in nature and the Museum collection.

Friday, 3/25 10am to 12pmScience and Art 5-7 Years / 16WYMXD357Have fun exploring art and science! Learn about the beauty of the physical world all around you. Use all kinds of art materials to explore light, color, plants, animals and recycling.

Places and Spaces 8-10 Years / 16WYMXD413Tour the Museum to discover the architecture of the Chapter House and look at paintings of cathedrals and homes painted hundreds of years ago in faraway lands. In the studio, create your own places and spaces using recycled materials!

Digital Postcards 11-13 Years / 16WYCMP502Have you ever dreamed of climbing Mt. Everest, walking through Monet’s garden, or exploring the bottom of the ocean? With Photoshop you can make it happen! Use photos of yourself to seamlessly place yourself in many new and exciting destinations.

10am to 2:30pmFashion Design 14-17 Years / 16WYFSH605Designed for students interested in incorporating fashion design or fabric arts into their portfolios. Student will explore unique fabric techniques and complete projects that will expand your repertoire of artistic skills.Member $40 Nonmember $50

12:30pm to 2:30pmClay, Poke, Pinch, Pretend 5-7 Years / 16WYMXD338Come explore the many possibilities of clay sculpture. Discover how other materials can be added to make your sculpture even more playful. Travel through the ancient galleries for inspiration, then create artifacts of your own.

Color and Light 8-10 Years / 16WYDAP401Learn fun painting techniques to express yourself and strengthen your observational skills while working directly from objects in the Museum.

All Shapes and Sizes 11-13 Years / 16WYMXD520Take a look at the colorful shapes in abstract work at WAM, and create your own abstract creation. Create colorful compositions out of shapes of all different sizes.

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Class Information

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MaterialsPlease bring any appropriate supplies you already have to the first class. Instructors will go over specific supply lists during the first class meeting. Spray paints, fixatives, and aerosols are prohibited in adult and youth classes. We recommend the use of non-toxic, no-odor solvents; ask your instructor for more information. The Worcester Art Museum is not responsible for materials left on the premises.

Studio AvailabilityDue to liability issues the Museum asks that students enter studios no more than 20 minutes prior to the start of class or if the instructor is present in the studio. Only registered students are allowed in the studios and galleries during class-related activities. Because studios are cleaned at the end of each class meeting, students and instructors must vacate their studios 20 minutes after class has ended. Our studios may only be used for art classes during established hours.

Schedule Changes & Inclement Weather ClosingsIn case of snow or inclement weather, please check facebook.com/worcesterart, www.whdh.com, or call 508.793.4333. Please note that Museum classes may still be held when local schools are closed. The Museum schedules make-up classes when possible.

Refund Policy - Important!Classes and adult workshops: a 90% refund is given upon withdrawal in writing 5 or more business days before first class meeting. Withdrawal must be in writing. Email withdrawal request to: transactions@worcesterart.org. No credits or refunds are given on withdrawals less than 5 business days before the first class meeting. When a class is canceled, students are issued a full refund. Vacation week programs: supervised lunch, extended day and workshop fees are non-refundable. Make-up classes are not offered if students are absent. Class tuition cannot be prorated due to student absences.

Confirmations/Schedule ChangesThe Worcester Art Museum reserves the right to cancel any under-enrolled course, restrict the registration in a course, change instructors when necessary, and reschedule individual classes as needed and appropriate. If the Museum finds it necessary to cancel courses or make schedule changes, every effort will be made to notify registered students.

Professional Development Partnerships/PointsPDPs are available for all Adult Classes. Request by email: transactions@worcesterart.org. Certificates are sent when the entire session has ended. For more information on how your school district can join the Professional Development Partnership Program, call the Registration Administrator at 508.793.4333 or email transactions@worcesterart.org.

PhotosFrom time to time our in-house photographers and members of the news media take pictures of students participating in classes and programs, as well as their artwork, which may be reproduced for promotional purposes. If you prefer that you or your child not be photographed, please inform the photographer. If we have used a photo or video of you that you would prefer not be used, please contact us by email transactions@worcesterart.org, request that we remove the image, and we will be happy to take the photo or video down from our website and not use the photo in future print publications. Please be sure to fully describe the page and image, so we can identify it correctly.

As a courtesy to other students and our faculty:Out of consideration for other students, we ask that cell phones be turned off. If you must make a phone call during class, please use the Lancaster Lobby to avoid disturbing others. Youth students are not allowed to leave early from class without written parent release form filled with the Education desk. Parents and guests must wait in the Lancaster Lobby or the Museum galleries during their child’s class.

Grand Total

Double / $80 - 2 adults / 2 children

Single / $60 - 1 adult / 1 child

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REGISTRATION

Please mail or fax this form to: Worcester Art Museum Studio Class Program55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609-3196 Phone: 508.793.4333 | Fax: 508.793.4433

or register online

worcesterart.org/classes