FALL 2021
rosewood arts centre Rosewood Arts Centre is dedicated to enriching the quality of life for the residents of Kettering and the greater Dayton area by providing creative experiences through the arts. Rosewood presents over 400 classes annually for youth and adults, as well as gallery exhibitions, theatre performances, artist studios and special events. A division of the City of Kettering’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, Rosewood is supported and programmed by the City of Kettering, with additional support provided by the Ohio Arts Council. Commu nit
Shayna McConville, Division Manager of Cultural Arts 937-296-0294 Shayna.McConville@ketteringoh.org
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Rosewood Hours Summer 2021 Building Hours June 1 – September 6 Monday – Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Closed November 25 – 26
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10 a.m. – 9 p.m. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Closed
Fall 2021 Building Hours September 7 – December 17
Kettering Residents
Non-Residents
Registration for Sept. – Dec. programs begins
Registration for Sept. – Dec. programs begins
August 2
Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Closed November 25 – 26
August 9
Register August 2 through August 16 to receive 10% off!
Winter Break 2021 – 2022 Building Hours December 18 – 31 Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed December 23 – 25 and 31
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HOURS OF OPERATION ................................................... 2 ROSEWOOD GALLERY ...................................................... 3 YOUTH/TEEN CLASSES Visual Arts ................................................................ 4 Dance ........................................................................ 5 Language ................................................................. 6 Theatre ..................................................................... 6 ADULT/TEEN CLASSES Ceramics .................................................................. 6 Language ................................................................. 7 Visual Arts............................................................... 10 Dance ..................................................................... 11 ARTIST STUDIOS .............................................................. 12 MEETING SPACE AND ROOM RENTALS ................. 12 OPEN STUDIOS ................................................................. 12 REGISTRATION FORM .................................................... 13
Don Patterson, Mayor Don.Patterson@ketteringoh.org............................. 937-545-0008 Tony Klepacz, Vice Mayor, District 3 Tony.Klepacz@ketteringoh.org............................... 937-435-9830 Jacqueline Fisher, At Large Jacque.Fisher@ketteringoh.org.............................. 937-232-1637 Bill Lautar, At Large Bill.Lautar@ketteringoh.org...................................... 937-689-2205 District 1 (vacant) election to be held in Nov. 2021 ketteringmayorcouncil@ketteringoh.org............ 937-296-2416 District 2 (vacant) election to be held in Nov. 2021 ketteringmayorcouncil@ketteringoh.org............ 937-296-1712 Bruce E. Duke, District 4 Bruce.Duke@ketteringoh.org.................................. 937-299-2259 Mark Schwieterman, City Manager Mark.Schwieterman@ketteringoh.org................. 937-296-2412 Steven Bergstresser, Assistant City Manager Steven.Bergstresser@ketteringoh.org.................. 937-296-2412 Council Office Phone Number: 937-296-2416 Council Email: ketteringmayorcouncil@ketteringoh.org City of Kettering Home Page: www.ketteringoh.org
ROSEWOOD GALLERY
RO S E WO O D G A L L E RY EXHIBITIONS AUGUST 16 – OCTOBER 22 15th Annual HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition
The 15th annual HWD, a juried exhibition for sculpture artists in Ohio and surrounding states will be on exhibition August 16 through October 22, 2021. HWD (Height x Width x Depth) is the area's only gallery exhibition devoted exclusively to sculpture. The exhibition will be viewable in-person at Rosewood and virtually at www. playkettering.org/rosewood-gallery-home/. This year’s juror, Matt Distel, is the Exhibitions Director for The Carnegie in Covington, KY. Prior to joining The Carnegie, Distel was an Adjunct Curator of Contemporary Art for the Cincinnati Art Museum, Executive Director of Visionaries + Voices and the co-founder and director of Country Club, a commercial gallery based in Cincinnati and Los Angeles. A Cincinnati native, Distel has been organizing exhibitions since 1994 with a particular focus on artists from the region. Distel will select award winners including The Virginia Krause Hess Award for Excellence in Sculptural Art. The People’s Choice Award, made possible through the Joan W. McCoy Art Fund, will be announced at the close of the exhibition.
Landon Crowell, You Shimmed us up to Remain True. Without you Level has Become very Elusive, 2019, Wood, steel, and paint
NOVEMBER 25 – DECEMBER 27 Art Ed: An Art Educator’s Exhibition Art Ed: An Art Educators’ Exhibition began in 2011 to celebrate current or retired art educators in Dayton and the surrounding areas. The exhibition runs from November 25 through December 27, 2021. The public is invited to vote for their favorite artwork for the People’s Choice Award supported by the Joan W. McCoy Memorial Art Fund and Rosewood Arts Centre. Awards will be announced at the end of the exhibition. The exhibition is viewable in person at Rosewood and virtually at www.playkettering. org/rosewood-gallery-home/ and is free and open to the public. Call for Entry for the 32nd Annual Works on Paper Juried Exhibition. Drop off of submissions will be January 8 and 10. For more information go to www.playkettering.org/rosewood-gallery-home Brandon Lowery, Fell, 2012, Mixed media
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YOUTH VISUAL ARTS Wheel Pottery for Teens Ages: 12+
This is a pottery class for teens that focuses on developing skills with the potter’s wheel. Beginners learn basic centering and formbuilding. Students with more experience hone their skills with more advanced techniques and forms. Class fee includes clay and tool usage as well as glazes and firings. 04-40110-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Thu. 6 – 8:30 p.m. Sept. 9 – Oct.14 $90/resident; $100/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Nicki Strouss
Parent & Child Painting Ages: 5 – 10
Parents and Children get colorful in this class. Explore various paint media while spending some quality creative time with your kids. Projects will consist of watercolor, acrylic and tempera paintings. 04-40798-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Tue. 6 – 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 – Oct. 12 $47/resident; $57/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Annica Damico
Teen Sewing Night Ages: 12 – 18
Teens have the opportunity to troubleshoot sewing projects with a pro. Tracy McElfresh will be on site to answer sewing questions and help with problem solving. Participants must know the basics of the sewing machine and can work semi-independently. Participants bring their own projects and all necessary materials. Participants may bring a sewing machine or use one of Rosewood’s. This is not a private lesson. 04-40356-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Wed. 6 – 8 p.m. Sept. 29 $20/resident; $25/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Tracy McElfresh
Saturday Art Mix Ages: 8 - 12
Kids explore a variety of different art media in this class. Projects are different every week and no two classes are the same. 04-40750-A 04-40750-B Fee: Location:
Sat. 10:30 a.m. – Noon Sept. 11 – Oct. 2 Sat. 10:30 a.m. – Noon Oct. 16 – Nov. 6 $47/resident; $57/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre
Homeschool Art
Section A & C: Ages: 5 – 9 Section B & D: Ages: 8 – 14 Drawing, painting, clay, art history and 3-dimensional art are just some of the art mediums to be covered. This class is taught by a professional art teacher. All art materials are furnished. *Class will not meet November 25 **Class will not meet on November 26 04-40773-A 04-40773-B 04-40773-C 04-40773-D Fee: Location: Instructor:
Thu. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sept. 23 – Oct.14* Fri. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 – Oct.15** Thu. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4 – Dec.2 Fri. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Nov. 5 – Dec.3 $45/resident; $55/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Nicki Strouss
Drawing FUNdamentals Ages: 8 – 11
Children will learn about drawing, line, shape and value, while working on projects that encourage creativity. Subject matter varies. Each student will work at his/her own level of skill and receive individual attention. 04-40711-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
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Mon. 6 – 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 – Oct. 11 $52/resident; $62/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre TBA
Parent & Child Clay
Ages: 5 - 10 Parents and children share creative quality time while making functional and decorative pieces from clay. Please allow at least two weeks for finished artwork to be ready for pickup. Class fee provides each student with clay, glazes and related firings. 04-40180-A 04-40180-B Fee: Location: Instructor:
Sat. 1 – 2:30 p.m. Sept. 11 – Oct. 2 Sat. 1 – 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16 – Nov. 6 $47/resident; $57/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Nicki Strouss
Exploring Hand Built Pottery Skills Ages: 8 – 11
Students learn clay hand building techniques while creating beautiful functional ceramic plates, bowls and more. Please allow at least two weeks for finished artwork to be ready for pickup. Class fee provides each student with clay, glazes and related firings. *Class will not meet on November 25 04-40161-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Thu. 6 – 8 p.m. Oct. 21 – Dec. 2* $90/resident; $100/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Amanda Wheatley
Zombie Drawing Ages: 8 – 12
Engage your braaaiiin and learn the basics of illustration. This fun, Halloween theme workshop is taught by a professional drawing instructor and offers kids an introduction to illustration penciling, inking and coloring techniques. 04-40785-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Wed. 5 – 7 p.m. Oct. 27 $15/resident; $18/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Brooke Griffin
YOUTH DANCE Dance students will be in class without parents. Please be sure your child can participate independently.
Stretch & Point Ages: 3– 6
This is an introduction to coordination and movement. Ballet, jazz and tumbling are combined for boys and girls, 3 to 6 years of age. Monday and Tuesday at 10 a.m. are designed especially for beginners who are 3 years old. 04-40201-A 04-40201-B 04-40201-C 04-40201-D 04-40201-F 04-40201-G 04-40201-H 04-40201-I Fee: Location: Instructor:
Mon. 10 – 10:30 a.m. Sept. 13 – Oct. 18 Mon. 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Sept. 13 – Oct. 18 Tue. 10 – 10:30 a.m. Sept. 7 – Oct. 12 Tue. 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Sept. 7 – Oct. 12 Mon. 10 – 10:30 a.m. Nov. 8 – Dec. 13 Mon. 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Nov. 1 – Dec. 6 Tue. 10 – 10:30 a.m. Nov. 9 – Dec. 14 Tue. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Nov. 2 – Dec. 7 $30/resident; $40/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Sammie Sue Edmondson
Youth Painting
Youth Dance Combo
Explore the world of painting in this fun and creative class. Students will learn watercolor, tempera and acrylic painting techniques while exercising their individual creativity. *Class will not meet November 23
Join us for three styles of dance steps. Ballet barre work and stretches will warm us up, followed by modern jazz moves and tapping our toes to popular music. Tap shoes not required.
Ages: 7 – 11
04-40799-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Tue. 6:30 – 7 p.m. Nov. 2 – 30* $47/resident; $57/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Annica Damico
Ages: 6 – 9
04-40242-A 04-40242-B Fee: Location: Instructor:
Tue. 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Sept. 7 – Oct. 26 Tue. 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Nov. 2 – Dec. 21 $45/resident; $55/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Nancy Boss
Cartooning & Illustration for Kids
Tap & Tumble
Ages: 8 – 12
Ages: 7 – 10
Get those creative cartoon ideas down on paper! Instruction begins with the basics of working with shapes to create original characters. Learn to draw expressions and basic body positions, explore movement, animals, comic strips and more. *Class will not meet on November 24
Tap our toes for the first portion of our class and move onto basic tumbling tricks!
04-40712-A 04-40712-B Fee: Location: Instructor:
Wed. 6 – 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 – Oct. 13 Wed. 6 – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 – Dec. 1* $47/resident; $57/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Brooke Griffin
04-40260-A 04-40260-C Fee: Location: Instructor:
Tue. 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Sept. 7 – Oct. 26 Tue. 6:15 – 7 p.m. Nov. 2 – Dec. 21 $45/resident; $55/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Nancy Boss
Dance for the Very Young Ages: 3 – 5
Winter Art Camp Ages: 7 – 10
Kids use winter break to get creative and acquire new skills! From clay to painting and more, Winter Art Camp moves beyond the standard art classroom to expand your child’s creative horizons. 04-40722-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
M–W 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dec. 27 – 29 $75/resident; $85/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Brooke Griffin
We’ll combine ballet, jazz and tumbling basics in this 45-minute class. *Class will not meet on November 25 04-40202-A 04-40202-B 04-40202-C 04-40202-D Fee: Location: Instructor:
Thu. 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Sept. 9 – Oct. 28 Sat. 11:15 a.m. – Noon Sept. 11 – Oct. 30 Thu. 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Nov. 4 – Dec. 16* Sat. 11:15 a.m. – Noon Nov. 6 – Dec. 11 Section A & B: $45/resident; $55/non-resident Section C & D: $34/resident; $44/non-residen Rosewood Arts Centre Nancy Boss 5
Tumble, Tap & Ballet Combo Ages: 4 – 6
We will tap our toes to fun music, then point and plié as ballerinas. Tap shoes not required. Child must have previous dance experience. 04-40211-A Sat. 10:15 – 11 a.m. Sept. 11 – Oct. 30 04-40211-B Sat. 10:15 – 11 a.m. Nov. 6 – Dec. 11 Fee: Section A: $45/resident; $55/non-resident Section B: $34/resident; $44/non-resident Location: Rosewood Arts Centre Instructor: Nancy Boss
YOUTH LANGUAGE Japanese through Creative Drama
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Ages: 6 – 11
This course offers an introduction to Japanese language and culture by exploring a well-known Japanese children’s story Momotaro (The Boy Born from a Peach). The students are recommended to purchase a storybook with a CD and encouraged to become familiar with the story outside the class. In the class, the students will participate in dramatic games and activities and create the scenes from the story in Japanese with English support. The students will be introduced to cultural topics, such as “Samurai” and Japanese cooking. As students participate in these and related language and cultural activities, they will develop basic conversational skills, strengthen their vocabulary, learn common phrases, and become familiar with Japanese etiquette. $25 for class textbook due to instructor at first class session. 04-40943-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Sat. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sept. 18 – Nov. 6 $125/resident; $140/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Hiroko Matsumori Schierman
YOUTH THEATRE The Masked Actor Ages: 10 – 15
Learn to utilize the non-verbal side of acting. Students explore how gestures and body language can help effectively communicate a character to an audience. Masks, comfortable clothing and gym shoes are required to participate in this socially distanced class.
Tap & Ballet Combo Ages: 3 – 5
Basic tap and ballet steps will “move” us during our class. We will do stretching, splits, straddles and more in this 45-minute class. Tap shoes not required. 04-40213-A 04-40213-B Fee: Location: Instructor:
04-40463-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
M-Th 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 – 30 $73/resident; $83/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Teresa Connair
Sat. 12:15 – 1 p.m. Sept. 11 – Oct. 30 Sat. 12:15 – 1 p.m. Nov. 6 – Dec. 11 Section A: $45/resident; $55/non-resident Section B: $34/resident; $44/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Nancy Boss
Afterschool Dance Ages: 12 – 15
Creativity with a challenge! Experience ballet and tap with stretches, barre work and ballet combinations. Tap with style while learning step, timing and movement to music. Previous dance experience required. 04-40208-A 04-40208-B 04-40208-C 04-40208-D Fee: Location: Instructor:
Mon. 4 – 4:45 p.m. Sept. 13 – Oct. 18 Mon. 5 – 5:45 p.m. Sept. 13 – Oct. 18 Mon. 4 – 4:45 p.m. Nov. 1 – Dec. 6 Mon. 5 – 5:45 p.m. Nov. 1 – Dec. 6 $45/resident; $55/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Sammie Sue Edmondson
Dance Apparel
Dance classes are conducted in the Rosewood Arts Centre dance studio. Street shoes are not allowed on the dance studio floor. Slippers or socks with treads are recommended, as well as comfortable clothing that will allow you to move easily. Tap shoes or hard-soled shoes are required for tap. For more information, please call 937-296-0294. 6
ADULT / TEEN CERAMICS Wheel Pottery: Beginning and Beyond Ages: 16+
Learn basic skills on the potter’s wheel. Although this is a beginning class, all skill levels are welcome. Class fee provides each student 25 pounds of clay, glazes and related firings. Clay tool kit required and may be purchased at Rosewood front office. *Skip week 04-41110-A 04-41110-B 04-41110-C 04-41110-D Fee: Location: Instructor:
Mon. 6:30 – 9 p.m. Sept. 13 – Nov. 1 Wed. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sept. 22 – Nov. 10 Thu. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 Sat. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sept. 18 – Nov. 13* $115/resident; $125/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Sec A&D: April Lemaster, Sec B: Shelly Burden, Sec C: David Kirchner
Coffee and Tea
Hand Built Pottery
In this class students focus on the production of both coffee and tea sets, including coffee pots, coffee mugs, tea pots, and tea cups, as well as serving trays. Students primarily throw on the wheel, with some handbuilding methods used. Surface decoration techniques and proper glazing is covered. Previous wheel throwing experience is necessary for this class.
Enjoy creating interesting functional and non-functional pieces using a variety of clay hand building methods. Various decorative surface techniques will also be explored and incorporated into the projects. Both clay beginners and students of all skill levels are welcome.
Ages: 16+
04-41113-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Mon. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sept. 27 – Nov. 15 $115/resident; $125/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Alison Fawcett
Ages: 16 +
04-41126-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Mon. 6:30 – 9 p.m. Sept. 27 – Nov. 15 $115/resident; $125/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Cynthia Bornhorst-Winslow
Intermediate Wheel Pottery
Raku Firing Event
Class will focus on creating larger pots, refining shapes and challenging students to become better potters. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace while exploring more advanced pottery techniques. Class fee provides each student 25 pounds of clay, glazes and related firings. Clay tool kit required and may be purchased at Rosewood front office. Prerequisite: Students must have completed either Introduction to Wheel Pottery or Wheel Pottery: Beginning and Beyond before taking this class.
Come participate in an exciting alternative firing technique! Bring 2-4 bisqued pieces and use provided glazes to create lustrous finishes and achieve unusual results. Participants will be working around open flame, so wearing long sleeves, natural fiber based clothing and closed-toe shoes is recommended. All pieces must be made using raku clay.
Ages: 16 +
04-41112-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Wed. 6:30 – 9 p.m. Sept. 15 – Nov. 3 $115/resident; $125/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre April Lemaster
Introduction to Wheel Pottery Ages: 16 +
This class focuses on the basics of creating forms on the potter’s wheel. Students explore making traditional tableware including bowls, cups and mugs with self-directed projects for more experienced students. Special surface decoration and glazing techniques are also covered to achieve unique results. Class fee provides each student 25 pounds of clay, glazes and related firings. Clay tool kit required and may be purchased at Rosewood front office. 04-41111-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Tue. 6:30 – 9 p.m. Sept. 28 – Nov.16 $115/resident; $125/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Cynthia Bornhorst-Winslow
Clay Hand Building
Ages: 16 +
04-41155-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Sat. 10 a.m. – Noon Oct. 9 $15/resident; $18/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Shelly Burden
ADULT / TEEN LANGUAGE Conversational Japanese Ages: 13+
This course offers an introduction to Japanese language and culture by exploring Japan’s rich history, society, arts, beliefs, etc. Students are introduced to cultural topics, such as Japanese hospitality known as “Omotenashi”, the art of calligraphy, and even Japanese home cooking. As students participate in these and related cultural activities, they will develop basic conversational skills, strengthen their vocabulary, learn common phrases, and become familiar with Japanese etiquette. 04-41942-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Mon. 6:30 – 8 p.m. Sept. 13 – Oct. 11 $125/resident; $140/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Hiroko Matsumori Schierman
Ages: 16 +
Intro to Italian Culture
This is a beginning class for students with little to no hand building experience. Instruction is given for making tiles, vessels and sculptural forms using clay slabs and coils. Surface enrichment and glaze application is also covered. Students work with their own ideas at their own pace. Class fee provides each student 25 pounds of clay, glazes and related firings.
Students learn about Italian culture to better blend-in while traveling. The focus of this class is cuisine, shopping, dress code, arts, local culture (i.e. sagre and festivals) and how to behave in different scenarios while traveling. Class is taught in English. Handouts are provided.
04-41121-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Tue. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sept. 14 – Nov. 2 $115/resident; $125/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre David Kirchner
Reduction Firing Get unique and beautiful glaze results using our reduction kiln and cone 10 specific glazes. Patrons may use up to 3 cubic feet of space per firing included in the cost of class or open studio use. Cost of additional space needed in a single firing is $20 per cubic ft. Firings are scheduled when enough work is generated to fill the kiln (generally once a month). Anyone interested in firing work in the reduction kiln may sign up for an individual orientation in the Rosewood office.
Ages: 13+
04-41941-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Thu. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 – Oct. 21 $78/resident; $88/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Giacomo Flora with When I Am In Rome
Italian for Travelers Ages: 13+
Students learn important elements of the Italian language to aid them while traveling in Italy. How to order food, shopping, asking for directions are just some of the topics covered. 04-41940-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Thu. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 – Dec. 9 $78/resident; $88/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Nicoletta Seranata with When I Am In Rome 7
ART ON THE COMMONS September 12 – November 20, 2021 In-Person at Rosewood Arts Centre and Online www.playkettering.org/aotc
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ART ON THE COMMONS Artists Dan Cleary Digital Art/Photography Yetunde Rodriguez Textile/Printmaking Loretta Wilkstrom Mixed Media Priya Rama Painting Alison Fawcett Ceramics Mike & Debbie McGinnis Woodworking Sandra & David Brand Metals/Jewelry Karl Feng Painting Dawna Boehmer Painting/Drawing Sharon Stoltzenberger Mixed Media
Artwork by Featured Artist Yetunde Rodriguez 9
ADULT/TEEN VISUAL ARTS Art for the Extreme Beginner Ages: 16+
Are you feeling creative and want to take an art class but don’t know where to start? Art for the Extreme Beginner is a crash course in a small sampling of different art media. Try your hand at painting, clay, printmaking and more. A different material will be introduced each week. Absolutely no art experience required! Students should bring a small sketchbook and drawing pencils. All other art materials provided. *Class will not meet November 23 04-41309-A 04-41309-B Fee: Location: Instructor:
Tue. 6 – 8 p.m. Sept. 21 – Oct. 12 Tue. 6 – 8 p.m. Nov. 2 – 30* $47/resident; $57/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Brooke Griffin
Landscape Painting in Plein Air Active Aging Week One Day Workshop
Ages: 55 + Plein air is “open air”, meaning that students paint outside in the elements and experience of nature all around. Students paint from observation, making small paintings. Students will address issues of light, color and landscape form. All skill levels of painters are welcome. Materials are provided for this one-day workshop. 04-41772-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Sat. 10 a.m. – Noon Oct. 9 Free for CIL Member; $2/resident; $4/non-resident Meet at CIL for painting in Indian Riffle Park Kelley Booze
Beginning Watercolor Ages: 16 +
Have you always wanted to give watercolor painting a try? Have you painted in the past and want to start again? This is the class for you! Join us as we learn to create successful paintings with demonstrations and hands-on experience with new techniques. Class materials are not provided. Supply list is attached to your receipt or is available in the Rosewood Arts Centre office. 04-41736-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Tue. 6:30 – 9 p.m. Sept. 28 – Nov. 16 $78/resident; $88/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre TBA
Drawing Basics Ages: 16 +
Drawing Basics is the perfect starting point for students who have little to zero experience. The foundations skills and techniques will be taught and demonstrated through observational drawing exercises. A supply list is attached to your receipt or is available through the Rosewood Arts Centre office. 04-41718-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Wed. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Sept. 7 – Oct. 13 $78/resident; $88/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Nicki Strouss
Drawing Studio Ages: 16 +
Students learn the fundamentals of drawing through instructor technique and skill demonstrations and lots of practice. Students draw from still life motifs using graphite and charcoal. Beginners work from simple arrangements while experienced students work one more complex compositions and subject matter. Class materials are not provided. Supply list is attached to your receipt or is available in the Rosewood Arts Centre office. *Class will not meet October. 9 04-41713-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Sat. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Oct. 2 – Nov. 13* $78/resident; $88/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Kelley Booze
Special Consideration for Teens Special considerations can be made for teen students interested in adult classes. 10
Watercolor, Any Skill Level Ages: 16 +
Class focuses on painting landscapes with demonstrations and hands-on experience. Beginners will gain experience, learning in the basics about brushes, paints and other materials to use. Those with some experience will have the opportunity to improve their landscape paintings. Class materials are not provided. Supply list is attached to your receipt or is available in the Rosewood Arts Centre office. *Class will not meet on November 25 04-41739-B Fee: Location: Instructor:
Thu. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oct. 14 – Dec. 9 $78/resident; $88/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Leonard Williams
Wirewrapping for Jewelry
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Ages: 16 +
Enjoy a creative alternative to standard jewelry. This class requires minimal tools, no soldering and is completely portable. Each class will complete a project involving wire only and/or with another object, including plastic, glass, minerals or polished stones. Wire is provided for first class only. $3 materials fee due to instructor at first class. 04-41530-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Wed. 7 – 9 p.m. Sept. 8 – Oct. 27 $78/resident; $88/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Donna Kuszpa
Silver Soldering: F Learning the Basics Ages: 16 +
Students learn traditional silversmithing techniques including sawing, filing, drilling, surface finishing, fold forming, roller embossing and an introduction to silver soldering. Projects include a fold-formed cuff bracelet, sterling silver pendant, and/or earrings, as time allows. Students will go away with sophisticated, developed pieces of jewelry of their own design. $45 materials fee due to instructor at first class. 04-41558-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Wed. 7 – 9 p.m. Oct. 20 – Nov. 10 $110/resident; $120/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Sandra Picciano-Brand
ADULT / TEEN DANCE Ballet Basics Ages: 16 +
Increase your flexibility and strength while learning basic dance positions and steps. Floor and barre work will be included. Beginners welcome. 04-41201-A 04-41201-B Fee: Location: Instructor:
Wed. 10 – 10:45 a.m. Sept. 8 – Oct. 13 Wed. 10 – 10:45 a.m. Nov. 3 – Dec. 15 $42/resident; $52/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Sammie Sue Edmondson
Basic Jewelry Construction Ages: 16 +
This class is an introduction to the basics of jewelry construction. Students will explore a project from start to finish and gain knowledge of sawing, filing, soldering and polishing. Brass and copper for one project is included and tools will be provided. 04-41541-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Thu. 6 – 9 p.m. Nov. 4 – 18 $110/resident; $120/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Mary Patterson
Adult Machine Basics Ages: 16 +
Learn to use your sewing machine or borrow one of Rosewood’s in a fun setting. Students review threading, stitches, tension, bobbins, bobbin winding, parts of the machine, accessories and trouble shooting. Students have 2 easy practice projects to learn seam allowance, precision, stitch lengths and widths. Students should bring small sewing kit, thread and machine (optional). 04-41342-A 04-41342-B Fee: Location: Instructor:
Wed. 6 – 8 p.m. Sept. 22 Sat. 10 a.m. – Noon. Oct. 2 $35/resident; $40/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Tracy McElfresh
Pattern Reading, Layout & Drafting Ages: 16 +
Pattern reading and layout is Tracy’s favorite. Students learn the history of pattern sizing, how to take measurements, how to read a sewing pattern, popular symbols, tips on buying patterns and much more. As a special bonus there is an extra hour for this class to draft a simple A line skirt pattern. Students should bring a note pad, pen or pencil and a tape measure. 04-41344-A Fee: Location: Instructor:
Wed. 6 – 9 p.m. Oct. 13 $35/resident; $40/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Tracy McElfresh
Rosewood Participants All artwork unclaimed after several weeks runs the risk of being lost, misplaced, broken, or mistakenly taken by other students. Please check the art studio for your work within two weeks of the end of class. Artwork unclaimed after 30 days will be discarded or considered a donation to Rosewood.
Adult Tap Dance Ages: 16+
Enjoy low impact, good exercise and fun. Dance in a non-competitive environment. Learn music timing, dance routines and tap exercises. *Class will not meet on November 25 04-41261-A 04-41261-B 04-41261-C 04-41261-D 04-41261-E 04-41261-F Fee: Location: Instructor:
Thu. 10 – 10:45 a.m. Sept. 9 – Oct. 14 Thu. 10 – 10:45 a.m. Nov. 4 – Dec. 16 Thu. 9 – 9:45 a.m. Sept. 9 – Oct. 14 Thu. 9 – 9:45 a.m. Oct. 28 – Dec. 16* Wed. 11 – 11:45 a.m. Sept. 8 – Oct. 13 Wed. 11 – 11:45 a.m. Nov. 3 – Dec. 15 $42/resident; $52/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Sammie Sue Edmondson
Belly Dancing Ages: 16 +
This class will consist of traditional Belly Dance moves, shimmy, hip pop combinations including working with a veil scarf and we will cool down with traditional ballet barre stretches for the entire body. *Class will not meet on November 25 04-41242-A 04-41242-B Fee: Location: Instructor:
Thu. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 – Oct. 28 Thu. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 – Dec. 16* Section A: $45/resident; $55/non-resident Section B: $34/resident; $44/non-resident Rosewood Arts Centre Nancy Boss
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MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS Kelley Booze is a painter from Springfield Ohio. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Columbus College of Art and Design and recently completed a Chateau d’Orquevaux International Artist Residency in France. Kelley also teaches art classes at the Springfield Museum of Art. Cynthia Bornhorst-Winslow is a ceramics artist. She also serves as a faculty member and ceramics production assistant at Sinclair Community College.
Annica Damico received her BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design. She has taught art and art therapy classes in health care facilities in the Dayton region.
Nancy Boss is a multitalented and longtime instructor, teaching a variety of youth and adult dance classes. She has been teaching various dance styles for decades, and began teaching at Rosewood Arts Centre in 1985. She has studied dance with Jorg Fastings from the Columbus Ballet Company and at Ballet Arts in New York City.
Alison Fawcett received her BFA in ceramics from Ohio University. She currently teaches at Stivers School for the Arts and Rosewood Arts Centre.
David Brand and Sandra Picciano-Brand are a husband/wife team of Dayton-based jewelry artists. They exhibit at national-level juried art shows and have won numerous first place and best-of-show awards for their jewelry and sculpture.
Brooke Griffin received her BFA in printmaking from Wright State University. She has taught at Stivers School for the Arts and the Springfield Museum of Art and is a tattoo apprentice at Peach Tree Tattoo in Dayton.
Shelly Burden began working with clay at Riverbend Art Center 1989. Her experience includes teaching classes at Greene County Career Center for 16 years. Teresa Connair is a professional actress with credits in stage, television, movies and voiceovers. Since earning her B.F.A. in Acting from Wright State University she has acted in and directed over 150 productions. She is the founder and director of her own theatre company, Undercroft Players in Dayton Ohio, and also teaches acting at the Oakwood Community Center.
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Sammie Sue Edmondson has taught both youth and adult dance classes for the City of Kettering for more than 30 years. She studied dance with the New York City Ballet, at Sinclair Community College and with renowned dance instructor, Jorg Fasting, of the Columbus Ballet.
Shannon Fent has been Kettering Children’s Theatre’s director for the since 2007. She has Associate’s degree from Sinclair Community College in Theatre Production.
H. David Kirchner has a degree in art from Cedarville College. He also studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. David operates the H. David Studio/Gallery in downtown Dayton. He has worked in clay since 1984. Donna Kuszpa has studied wirewrapping with John Kleber in Columbus. She has taught wirewrapping since 1993 at Riverbend Arts Centre. April Lemaster has been studying ceramics for more than a decade. She has attended numerous workshops and conferences for ceramic techniques around the country. She has exhibited her ceramic work and received awards in the greater Dayton region.
Brandon Lowery holds a BFA from the University of Dayton and an MFA from Miami University in ceramics. Lowery teaches ceramics classes at Xavior University and is currently serving as the Ceramics Studios Coordinator at Rosewood. Tracy McElfresh is the owner of Tracy’s Sewing Studio, a small independent business specializing in clothing alterations, custom creations, clothing replicas, costumes and group lessons for the beginner to the advanced. Since 2004 she has been making custom dresses and teaching the art of sewing. Tracy wrote a monthly fashion column for the Dayton Daily News as well as her own sewing blog, which received the 2018 Best Sewing Bloggers on the planet award. Mary Patterson has worked for more than 40 years as a master goldsmith and artist. She received her BFA specializing in Crafts, from Bowling Green State University. She did graduate work at Wright State University, Miami University and Sinclair. Mary was an instructor at Riverbend for decades, taught classes at Rita Caz Jewelry Studio and continues to teach privately and to lecture on jewelry making across the state. Her goal as an instructor is to give back as much as she has been given by her past teachers and students. Nicoletta Serenata and Giacomo Flora own the company When I Am in Rome, focused on preparing Americans for doing business in Italy. Serenata received her MA in Italian from Ohio State University, and has lectured throughout the United States at universities and businesses. She is a volunteer for the Sons and Daughters of Italy in addition to many other nonprofit organizations.
Hiroko Matsumori Schierman taught Japanese to high school students for more than 20 years and has a background in the performing arts. Nicki Strouss grew up on a horse farm in Lexington, KY and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Columbus College of Art and Design, and is a certified yoga instructor. She has taught at Stivers School for the Arts and was previously the 2020 Artist in Residence at Rosewood Arts Centre. She has an interest in fibers, the outdoors and traveling both to learn and teach. Amanda Wheatley works in both ceramics and textiles. She has studied fine arts with a focus in ceramics at Sinclair Community College. Amanda currently serves as Assistant Facility Coordinator at Rosewood. Leonard Williams is best known for his vibrant watercolor scenes. His paintings have been recognized in numerous juried shows, both locally and nationally, featured in private and corporate collections across the country. His work can be seen in The New Creative Artist by well-known artist/author Nita Leland and he is a featured artist in her newest book Confident Color. In addition, his drawings appear in a series of learning and activity books for children in grades one through five produced by Children’s Historical Publishing.
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FACILITY INFORMATION Meeting Space and Room Rental
Rosewood Arts Centre provides facility rentals for various events, meetings and programs. For more information, please call 937-296-0294.
Rosewood Arts Centre Open Studios Ready to bring your work to the next level? Take advantage of affordable and professionally equipped spaces. Call 937-296-0294 for available hours and required orientations or pre-requisites.
VISITOR POLICY: All participants and observers must pay open
studio fees to stay longer than 30 minutes. Children under 5 years old are not permitted in open studio. Those under 16 must be supervised by an adult 21 years of age or older (no more than two children per adult). All studio patrons, including currently enrolled students, must sign in and pay fees at the Rosewood office. All open studio work-in-progress may not be left more than 30 minutes unattended.
STUDENT POLICY: Adult students currently enrolled in studio classes will receive a student pass card for four sessions of studio time. Students staying over 30 minutes after the end of class must sign in and use this pass card.
Unclaimed pieces left after 30 days will be discarded or considered a donation to Rosewood.
OPEN STUDIO FEES: Pottery – Sculpture – Painting – Dance
Drop-in fee per visit: $5/resident; $10/non-resident Open Studio Pass (10 visits): $35/resident; $60/non-resident
Darkroom – Glass
Rosewood Arts Centre Canceled Classes
Rosewood Arts Centre reserves the right to cancel any class and to substitute faculty when necessary. Classes will be canceled three working days prior to the starting date when there is insufficient enrollment.
Artist Studios
Artist studios are available at Rosewood Arts Centre for artists with an active practice and a commitment to sharing their work with the Kettering community. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed as studio spaces become available. Studio spaces start at $85/month for Kettering residents. For more information about artist studios, please contact Rosewood at 937-296-0294.
Drop-in fee per visit: $5/resident; $10/non-resident Open Studio Pass (10 visits): $35/resident; $70/non-resident Free Fridays: Open studio fees are waived for all Kettering residents. Supplies are not included in open studio fees.
LOCKER RENTAL: Lockers are available for rental on a pre-pay six-month or yearly basis. Six-month: Yearly:
$20/resident; $25/non-resident $35/resident; $45/non-resident
POTTERY STUDIO: Clay fee of $20 includes 25 pounds of clay
and related firing and glazes. Only clay purchased at Rosewood may be used in our studios and firings. Clay purchased at Rosewood may not be removed from the facility for work at home. You must supply your own tools. The studio is designed as a community facility and, as such, is not equipped to accommodate production pottery quantities. All open studio and private studio users are limited to three (3) cubic feet per week of kiln use. Attendance at a free pottery studio orientation is required of all first-time participants.
DARKROOM: Participants must be at least 16 years old, demonstrate previous experience in black and white darkroom processes and attend a Rosewood orientation session. Check at the Rosewood office for more information on eligibility or for the orientation schedule and to make an appointment.
GLASS STUDIO: The glass studio is available to students who wish
to finish class work, have attended a class previously or have prior experience in cold or warm glass. Participants must be at least 16 years old and attend a Rosewood orientation session. Fees for kiln or torch usage are $5 respectively for up to 3 hours.
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RESIDENT STATUS
To receive resident rates when attending drop-in and/or daily admission activities or registering for a program, Kettering residents or a person working in Kettering must produce identification. The following sources of I.D. are accepted as proof of residency.
Living in Kettering: • A valid Ohio driver’s license with Kettering address.
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Working in Kettering:
• Pay stub that includes City of Kettering income tax withholding.
Youth (defined as persons 17 or younger):
• School I.D.s are accepted for youth 17 and under. The Resident Card has been designed to identify resident/non-resident users. The Resident Card will provide quick identification at Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts facilities or programs and identify them to be entitled to the Kettering resident fee. The free Resident Card can be obtained at any information desk.
PAYMENT METHODS
The City will accept cash, personal checks, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and Discover) and money orders for the payment of fees. The City can only accept debit cards that can be processed as credit cards (non-pin). The City will charge a $25 service fee for all checks not honored for any reason by the bank. Checks should be made payable to: City of Kettering.
CONFIRMATION
For Mail-in and Drop-off Registrations Once your registration is processed, a confirmation will be emailed to you including your class enrollment status. If we were unable to place you in a class, your payment will be returned to you.
LATE REGISTRATION
Late registrations will be accepted prior to the second class meeting. After the second class meeting, no registrations will be accepted. Individuals registering late will be required to pay the total class fee.
REFUND POLICY
Our commitment is to make your experience successful. If you would like a refund, please contact us to discuss your experience. Refund requests must be made within two weeks of a registered program’s end date. For a full refund, requests must be made at least three days prior to the start of the program; otherwise a prorated refund of up to 75% will be offered. Special consideration may be given for life-altering situations and one-day experiences. If payment method was cash, check or household credit, a refund will be via City check. There will be no cash refunds. If payment method was credit or debit card, a refund will be issued on the card used for payment. This policy does not apply to facility rentals or pass purchases.
NOTICE TO PARTICIPANTS
Participants must recognize that all classes/activities of a physical nature involve some risk and by registering for a class/activity, there is an assumption of risk by the participant. The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is dedicated to providing safe facilities and equipment for all participants, as well as qualified staff. Every effort is made to ensure the safety of the participants and to provide them with first-class recreational activities, facilities and parks. In the event of a serious accident or illness, it is the policy of the City of Kettering to: • Contact the Kettering Fire Department Paramedics to perform first aid and, when necessary, recommend transport of the victim to a hospital; and • Reach the parent/guardian as soon as the situation allows.
ADA MODIFICATIONS
The City of Kettering understands the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. We invite participation by people with disabilities, alongside people without disabilities, in our programs, sites and facilities. The Modification Request Form is available at all Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts front desks as well as online at www.playkettering.org/modification. Please fill out and return to the front desk or email completed form to kettprca@ ketteringoh.org after you've enrolled. We want you to begin the program on time. The sooner we know about your needs and how we can support you in our programs, the more likely participation will not be delayed. However, if delays in communication occur, we will delay the start of program participation. Please register early and submit this request form early.
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Rosewood Arts Centre 2655 Olson Drive Kettering, OH 45420
ROSEWOOD RENOVATION WE ARE OPEN! Beginning this fall, Rosewood Arts Centre will undergo a multi-year, phased renovation to update its facilities and specialized spaces including the theatre, gallery, ceramics studio, dance studio, and so much more. Classes, open studios, gallery exhibitions and community activities will continue! For the latest updates on the project, visit www.playkettering.org.
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