Bonifas Art Center
Home-schoolers Listing
These classes are taken from the Bonifas’ fall ’08 class listing and include our Art For All, art fun for people of all ages and abilities where adults and students can learn side-by-side!
Sculpture: Beginners Level
Date: Sat., Oct. 4 from 10 - 3
Instructor: Earl Senchuk
This session introduces you to some of the basic methods and tools used in 3 dimensional art forms. You’ll learn how to calculate proportion, form your armature, and develop your own polymer clay sculpture to take home and fire in your own oven. Artist will lead students during their studio time via demonstrations and individual instruction. Note: Students to bring pocket calculator and ruler.
Student Fees:
When registering 2 or more at 10% discount: per student: $39.60
When registering 5 or more at 20% discount: per student: $35.20
Clay Residency: all levels welcome
Date: Saturdays Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1 and 8 T from 10 – 1pm.
Instructor: April South Olson
Keep your creative flame going with a weekly visit to our clay studio. Work alongside a local ceramic artist to get an intro to the pot shop, tools and medium. Artist demos and instruction on hand-building techniques are offered the first ½ hour of each session only. The remaining time continues as students work independently to create projects of their choosing. Beginners welcome as well as those with clay experience. Students with throwing experience may practice on the wheel.
Student Fee:
When registering 2 or more at 10% discount: per student: $50.40
When registering 5 or more at 20% discount: per student: $44.80
+ Plus $30 clay fee (includes 12# and bisque firing)
Students to purchase additional clay as needed.
Mehndi: Henna Body Painting: Beginners Level
Date: T, Oct 7 from 7 – 8:30
Instructor: Eddie Moritz
Come learn about the long, rich history of Mehndi and wear home your own creation. Mehndi is the application of henna as a temporary form of skin decoration and is popular in areas such as South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Somalia. Henna is a natural product, a reddish-brown dye obtained from the bark of the henna plant. It is typically used for special occasions, particularly weddings and is drawn on the hands and feet where the color will be darkest. The tradition of Henna started in India in the days when bridal decoration was scarce. Henna paste is usually applied to the skin using a plastic cone or paint brush. The painted area is then wrapped to lock in body heat and create a more intense color. The wrap may be worn overnight. The final color is reddish brown and can last anywhere from two weeks to several months depending on the quality of the paste.
Student Fees:
When registering 2 or more at 10% discount: per student: $10.80
When registering 5 or more at 20% discount: per student: $9.60
Drawing: Extreme Pencil: Beginners Level
Instructor: Eddie Moritz
Dates: TH Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov.13 and 20 from 7 – 9 pm
Note: no class 11/6 due to Gallery Reception
Let local artist, Eddie Moritz introduce you to the simple materials of graphite and paper. Learn a system for drawing anything and build your confidence for creating and appreciating the fundamentals! Through artist’s demonstrations and actual drawing time, you’ll improve your skills immensely and work through the many phases, from roughing out sketches to working them into complete drawings. You’ll be able to apply these skills to any other media you choose to work in.
Student Fees:
When registering 2 or more at 10% discount: per student: $70.20
When registering 5 or more at 20% discount: per student: $62.40
Green Art Project: Magic Marble Kaleidoscope. All levels welcome
Date: T Oct. 14, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Rose Peltier
Kaleidoscopes reflect an endless variety of patterns and you’ll have endless fun when you construct your own home-made kaleidoscope out of recycled materials. Tubes, marbles (made out of recycled material), and mirrors are all you need when our instructor shows you the magic on how it works! This workshop is a great outing for you and your favorite kiddle, so come on down for some family fun!
Student Fee per project:
When registering 2 or more at 10% discount: per student: $18
When registering 5 or more at 20% discount: per student: $16
Green Art Project: Enviro Bag
Date: Sat. Oct. 18 from 10 – 2
Instructor: Rose Peltier
Environmentally-friendly totes are yours for the making! This durable, plastic-mesh bag folds into a wallet-sized clutch for easy and unfolds to a full-sized grocery bag for all your errand needs. Features include an easy-to- clean material, heavy handles for your big jobs and a wrist handle when folded for storage. Use it for camping, groceries, laundry, trips to the library…. Use it over and over and over and over again! Includes materials but students must bring in sewing machine
Student Fee:
When registering 2 or more at 10% discount: per student: $37.80
When registering 5 or more at 20% discount: per student: $33.60
Watercolor: Beginner Level
Date: Tuesdays, Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, and 11 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m
Instructor: Monica Mortel
Join us for an introduction to watercolor and learn about a variety of watercolor materials; brushes, papers, and techniques. Learn from artist’s demonstrations and paint-a-long style. Develop skills and techniques to see how they come together to produce your own watercolor painting. Materials are supplied but students are welcome to supplement by bringing in their favorite brushes, paints etc. Includes all materials.
Student Fees:
When registering 2 or more at 10% discount: per student: $47.70
When registering 5 or more at 20% discount: per student: $42.40
Paint-a-Pot: Ceramic Glazing, Beginner Level
Date: TH Oct 30 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Vicki Shirley
No experience necessary and success guaranteed in this fun class! You are the artist from start to finish when you pick out your clayware (a serving bowl, serving platter, butter-dish, or a pair of mugs or soup bowls), your glazes and your own design! Add your own colors as local potter shows you the tips for dabbling, painting, brushing or dipping it on! Lots of options and lots of fun. A great way to spend some time together with friends or family. All claywork will be final fired and ready for pickup by Nov. 5th. Finished pieces are all food and dishwasher safe. includes all materials and firing costs.
Student Fees:
When registering 2 or more at 10% discount: per student: $19.80
When registering 5 or more at 20% discount: per student: $17.60
Basket Weaving: Beginner level: Victorian Christmas Sleigh
Date: W, Nov. 5 and 12 from 6 – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Janie Paulin
This basket, inspired by seasonal sleighs, features ornate weaving that mimics the Victorian era. Despite the look, this stunning project, is suitable for beginners. Constructed in deep tones of the Christmas red and green, the Victorian Sleigh Basket will add a dramatic touch to your holiday table or mantel. The basket is a great addition to the holiday scene and is suitable to stand alone or can be filled with other seasonal touches.
Student Fees:
Members: $33.00, Non-members: $41.00, includes all materials.
When registering 2 or more at 10% discount: per student: $36.90
When registering 5 or more at 20% discount: per student: $32.80
Green Art: Floor Cloths Project: Beginner Level
Dates: T Nov.18 and 25 from 7 – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Jolie Dzanbozoff
We’re using up vinyl scraps for this new twist on floor cloths! In just two short sessions you’ll be able to create your own unique 2’ x 3’ area rug from paints, scrap vinyl, and a little imagination! Let our instructor, Jolie, an experienced set painter from Players de Noc, help you put your ideas out on the canvas. She’ll demonstrate a variety of painting techniques; stamping, stenciling, and brushwork for you to incorporate into your own piece. You’ll learn from start to finish, how to prime, design and paint a floor cloth. Students will leave with a painted rug and supplies needed for the protective poly coatings. Includes all materials.
Student Fees: Members: $30.00, Non-members: $38.00, includes all materials.
When registering 2 or more at 10% discount: per student: $34.20
When registering 5 or more at 20% discount: per student: $30.40
Pine Needle Basket: Intermediate Level
Date: W Nov. 19 and Dec. 3 from 6 – 9 pm
Instructor: Linda Peterson
Some basket or needle-work experience is helpful but not required for this class project. Learn how to prepare the Ponderosa Pine needles, basic coiling techniques, simple and decorative stitches, how to embellish, taper and finish as you create this beautiful 4” basket. Students will work with needles and artificial sinew. You will choose the shape of your basket and whether or not to include embellishments. Some take-home work may be required in order to be ready for the second class. Includes all materials.
Student Fee:
When registering 2 or more at 10% discount: per student: $38.70
When registering 5 or more at 20% discount: per student: $34.40
Clay: Christmas Ornaments: Beginner Level
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6 from Noon – 1
Instructor: Mollie Larsen
It’s time for the perfect holiday family fun and it’s here in the Arts Center studio! Choose your favorite ceramic blanks and paint them to make your own Christmas tree ornaments. We’ll have an assortment of clay pieces and lots of colors for you to choose from. Our instructor will have lots of ideas to inspire you and make sure that you’ll finish four to take home and hang on the tree.
Student Fee per project: Members: $8.00, Non-members: $10.00, includes
materials.
When registering 2 or more at 10% discount: per student: $9.00
When registering 5 or more at 20% discount: per student: $8.00
Destination Imagination
Recruiting 4th graders in Escanaba and Gladstone schools.
Teams meetings to begin in October. Call the Arts Center for more information on a program near your school. Destination Imagination is a community-based, school-friendly program that builds students’ creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. DI develops life-long skills that build self-esteem and carry over into everyday life as kids learn what they are good at and how to apply that to solve challenges and push the limits of their imaginations.
Teen Scene: Open Studio linking students and artists
Middle School Invitational
Open House: T Sept. 23 from 3 – 5
Studio Sessions: Tuesdays, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4,
and 11from 3 – 5 p.m.
Mentor: April South Olson
Students from 6 – 8th grades are welcome to stop in for open studio sessions and work with local artists. They will be encouraged to explore their own ideas while working in simple and traditional mediums like graphite, pastel, collage, and watercolor. As participants will be working independently, they are welcome to come as their schedules allow. Students will work together to develop a small exhibit of the resulting artwork to be featured in the Arts Center’s studio space.
Student Fee:
When registering 2 or more at 10% discount: per student: $18.00
When registering 5 or more at 20% discount: per student: $16.00
No interested student turned away. Call and inquire about our scholarship assistance. Note: 11/11 session is a studio installation of resulting artwork. Exhibit to be set and installed by students with reception on TH Nov 13 from 3 – 5 Teen Scene Display featured in Bonifas studio through Dec. 12
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