SUMMERTIME AND THE CLASSES ARE EASY
IT’S AN ENDLESS SUMMER OF CAMPS See page 5 for more details
CERAMICS AND CLAY SCULPTURE - MORNING (CPM)
WORKSHOPS
WATERCOLOR PAINTING I (PAWI) Instructor: Brenda Jiral
Instructor: Kate Lewis
A great way to relax after work. This class offers expert artist instruction in wheel throwing, hand building, texturizing, glazing and firing. 25 lbs of clay, glazing and firing included. Additional clay is available to purchase: $25 for 25 lbs. 8 wks • Mon • 10-12 AM • 6/3–7/22 • $125
CERAMICS AND CLAY SCULPTURE - EVENING (CPM)
ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOP (WA) Instructor: Mary Sundstrom
A great way to relax after work. This class offers expert artist instruction in wheel throwing, hand building, texturizing, glazing and firing. 25 lbs of clay, glazing and firing included. Additional clay is available to purchase: $25 for 25 lbs.
Acrylics are a wonderful way to learn how to become a painter. The medium is fast, forgiving, and flexible. Learn how to compose a painting, mix colors beautifully, and discover the interesting and varied techniques acrylic allows. The workshop involves the basics and beyond, and is for beginning and returning acrylic artists. Price includes basic supplies and a light lunch.
8 wks • Mon • 5-7PM • 6/3–7/22 • $125 ($100) • Rm 214 & 215
One Day • Sat • June 22 • 9AM-3:30PM • $105 ($84) • Room 220 • Ages 12 & up
Instructor: Kate Lewis
CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO (CO) No instruction. You must contact Mary Sundstrom at mary@hollandarts.org to sign up.
Ceramics Open Studio is open to students who have completed at least one eight-week ceramics course from the Arts Council or have previous ceramics experience. Sessions include the use of the studio, tools, glaze, and firing. Mon 12PM-7:30PM • Tue 10AM-4:30PM • Wed 10AM-4:30PM • Thu10AM-7:30PM • Fri & Sat 10AM-2:30PM Buy a 5-session punch card for $50 a 10-session card for $80. Clay is $25 for 25 lbs (Change)
This class is for the beginning or returning watercolor artist, and involves the basics of getting started and beyond. You will better understand the process of wet-onwet painting vs. glazing, as well as texture, composition, and color. Get the most out of your paint! Watercolors are luminous, forgiving, flexible, and fun if you know the basics. A supply list will be discussed the first day of class. If you have existing supplies bring them and we will discuss what you have. 6 weeks • May 15-June 19 • 10AM-12PM • $105 ($84) • Room 220 • Ages 16 & up
WATERCOLOR PAINTING II (PAW2) Instructor: Brenda Jiral
Take your artwork to the next level and work a little deeper into your paintings. This class is for the next level of watercolor artist, and involves not only honing up your painting skills further but defining your painting style. We will review some of the techniques discussed in Watercolor I. Class critiques are held for problem solving ideas. Relax and paint. A great way to start the day. A supply list will be available upon registration. 6 weeks • July 10-August 19 • 10AM-12PM • $105 ($84) • Room 220 • Ages 16 & up
ADULT CLASSES A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO DIGITAL (PDB) Instructor: Jeff Raterink
Photographer Jeff Raterink helps you understand the ins and outs of your digital camera to allow you to take beautiful photos. This class is designed for point-and-shoot cameras, but DSLRs are welcome. 3 wks • Tue • 6:30-8:30PM • 7/2–7/16 • $52 ($42) • Rm 219
LET’S GET DIGITAL (PDI)
PHOTO WORKHOP
Instructor: Jeff Raterink
DRAMATIC NIGHT TIME PHOTOGRAPHY during Tulip Time for
This intermediate class will help you get the most out of your digital SLR camera. Jeff will help you discover all the wonderful tools as you learn about composition and artistry. Please bring a tripod. 6 wks • Tue • 6:30-8:30PM • 8/6–9/10 • $78 ($62) • Rm 219
DSLR Cameras (WPN)
Instructor: Jeff Raterink
An exciting workshop for the amateur photog! Get access to the Tulip Time Carnival after dark and create dramatic shots of all the action! The lighting and motion can be tricky to photograph but Jeff will show you how to capture the action. Meet Jeff and the group downtown Holland on the steps of the Civic Center. Please pre-register & bring a tripod. Sat. 8:30 p.m-10:30 p.m. • 5/4 • $49 ($40)
LAMPWORK BEAD JEWELRY (JLB)
FUSED GLASS JEWELRY (JFG)
DRAWING (DR1)
Instructor: Gini Cooper
Instructor: Gini Cooper
Drawing is the foundation of the visual arts. Anyone can learn to draw; it is not a skill reserved for the talented few—and it’s fun! Learn about negative space, value (shading), and all basic elements. This would be a great starter class or a brush-up for those who have taken classes before. Please bring a sketchbook and a pencil the first day of class.
Fire up the torches and join this exciting introduction to basic glass bead making. Learn how to make your own art glass beads through demonstrations, student experimentation and instructor guidance. Each bead is a masterpiece in the making! Materials are provided and class size is limited. 5 wks • Tue • 5:30-7:30 p.m. • 4/30–5/28 • $70 ($56) • Rm 217
Learn basic techniques for fusing glass jewelry. You’ll make earrings, pins, and pendants using frits, stringers, dichroic glasses, and photo-fusing paper to create rich sepia toned decals. No prior fusing experience is necessary. Use of tools and materials, including fusible glass, are included. Fusing is easy to do, even if you’ve never worked with glass before. 5 wks • Tues 5:30-7:30PM • 6/25-7/30 • $70 ($56) Rm 217B
Instructor: Dennis Nagelkirk
6 wks • Mon • 6-8PM • 6/8–7/8 • $90 ($72) • Rm 220
MOVEMENT & DANCE YOGA (MY) Instructor: Ginjah Knuth
Ginjah offers arguably the best and most sensitive yoga instruction in West Michigan! Ginjah is highly experienced and will help you craft your ideal form. Learn from the best! 8 wks • Thu • 6-7:30PM • 5/16–7/11 with 7/4 off • $100 ($80) • Drop-ins $14 per session • Rm 202
SALSA (BSA) Instructor:Andre Mathews
Hot! Hot! Hot! Fun, flirty and easy to learn! Salsa was music created by Spanish-speaking people from the Caribbean and their immigrant communities in the US. Salsa dancing mixes African and European dance influences. 5 wks Thurs. 6:00 -7:00 p.m. • 5/23 -6/20 • $102 ($83) per couple
BALLROOM BOOTCAMP (BB1 ) Instructor:Andre Mathews
Do you have an upcoming event where you need to dance? Are you tired of not knowing what to do on the dance floor. Andre will show you the basics of lead and follow techniques. Take this crash course so you can look smooth & confident on the dance floor. 5 wks Thurs. 7:00 -8:00 p.m. • 5/16 • $50 ($) per couple
BALLROOM BOOTCAMP (BB2 ) Instructor:Andre Mathews
Same boot camp second date. 5 wks Thurs. 7:00 -8:00 p.m. • 6/27 • $50 ($) per couple
EAST COAST SWING (BECS) Instructor:Andre Mathews 5 wks Thurs. 7:00 -8:00 p.m. • 5/23 -6/20 • $102 ($83) per couple
YOUTH ART CLASSES AND CAMPS Member prices in parentheses
Eat with your Eyes Cooking Camp Session I (YEC1) Instructor: Sandie Coffman
Tie on an apron; roll up your sleeves and start stirring. This camp teaches kids how to cook. We cover the basics including how to set a table and food presentation. We will dazzle the senses. If your child took this camp last year we have a whole new menu to explore with Chef Sandie! Ages 7-12 • June 25h- 27st • 1:00-3:30 p.m. • $78 for members $97 non-members. Siblings are $55.00.
Eat with your Eyes Cooking Camp Session II (YEC2) Instructor: Sandie Coffman Ages 7-12 • July 30th- Aug. 1st • 1:00-3:30 p.m. • $78 for members $97 non-members. Siblings are $55.00.
Down and Dirty Pottery Camp. Morning Session Ages 6-9 yrs. (YCMC)
Hope Camp 1 (YHC1)
Instructor: Kate Lewis
This year we will be celebrating marionettes & puppets. Hope camps are unique because kids get a chance to touch on all the fine art bases dance, performance, music and visual arts. We bring in Hope professors who lead Hope Art Education majors in designing the
Make a lump of clay come alive. We spend the week forming animals, pots and all kids of masterpieces that will last a lifetime (if you don’t drop them!) Nothing like getting creative in the mud! Wheel instruction is included. We will fire the pieces for pick up after the camp. July 9th- 12th • 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.• $78 for members $97 non-members.
Instructors: Hope College Professors & Art Education Majors
camps programs. Sherry Erskine Ages 6-9 and 10-14 August 6th-9th 1:004:00 p.m. $87 and $67 for Arts Council for members. Sibling discounts of $10.00 off for each additional child.
Down and Dirty Pottery Camp. Afternoon Session Ages 9-13 yrs. (YCPC)
Hope Camp 2 (YHC2)
Instructor : Kate Lewis
More celebrating! Kids can take both weeks or just one for the fun of it!
Fun projects for older kids are explored including the wheel! Make a lump of clay come alive. We will fire the pieces for pick up after the camp. July 9th-12th– 1:30-3:30 p.m. •$78 for members $97 non-members.
Instructors: Hope College Professors & Art Education Majors
Ages 6-9 and 10-14 August 13th-16th 1:004:00 p.m. $87 for non-members and $67 for members.
ART CLASS EXPANDED – ages 8-12 (YAX)
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR KIDS – ages 8-12 (YPD)
LINE & SHADOW FINE ART CAMP (YFAC)
Instructor:Carol Kuiper Squires
Instructor: Jeff Raterink
Instructor: Derek Johnson
Does your child need more of a creative outlet than they are getting in school? Does your child need or want to spend some time honing their drawing and painting skills in a guided session? This is the class you have been asking me for. 5 wks. • Tues. 6-7:30 p.m. 7/9-8/6 $67 ($54)
This short course in photography will help you find out what all those funny buttons do, and show you how to work with light and motion. You’ll learn what makes a picture great! You will photograph unusual items you find at the Arts Council and work on portraits of each other. This could be the beginning of something wonderful that will last a lifetime. D-SLR and point-and-shoot cameras accepted. One Day • Sat • 5/18 • 10AM-1PM • $55 ($44) • Rm 219
S.M.ART (Saturday Morning Art)ages 6-12 (YSMA)
ART SAFARI – ages 5-8 (YAS)
Instructor:Carol Kuiper Squires
Treat your kids to a drawing and painting class that explores animals around the globe! Each class session will focus on new creatures and new techniques as the class ventures through uncharted territory. Pencils, colored pencils, crayons, brushes and watercolors will be used. 5 wks • Wed. • 10:30 AM-12:30 PM • 5/29–6/26 • $55 ($44) • Rm 220
Does your child need more of a creative outlet than they are getting in school? Does your child need or want to spend some time honing their drawing and painting skills in a guided session? This is the class you have been asking me for. 4 wks. • Sat. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 6/1-6/22 $67 ($54)
Instructor: Emily Veldman
If your child is a gifted or interested in drawing, painting or sculptures this is the camp to attend. We immerse the kids in Art! Will your child be the next Rauschenberg or O’Keeffe? This might be the beginning of something beautiful. Ages 10-14 • June 18th-21th • 1:00-4:00 p.m. • $78 for members $97 non-members. Siblings are $55.00.
GUIDED TOURS OF THE EXHIBITIONS Explore the Arts Councils’ wonderful exhibitions with a knowledgeable guide. Tours can be scheduled for groups of ten or more (from preschool students through senior citizens) and are designed to meet the needs and interests of the group, whether beginning art viewers or experienced art collectors. For more information or to plan a visit customized for your group, call The Holland Area Arts Council at 616-396-3278
Located in award winning Downtown Holland, Michigan on 8th st. between Columbia and College avenues across the street from Macatawa Bank.
The Arts Council is open:
10:00AM - 8:00PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday, Friday 10:00AM - 3:00PM Saturday Admission:Voluntary donation
150 E. 8th St. Holland, MI 49423 616-396-3278 www.hollandarts.org