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2017 Board of TrusTeesBarbara Thomas, ChairJan Hampton, Vice ChairChris Murray, TreasurerSarah Riddoch, SecretaryGail Richardson, Past ChairHarriet BurrisPeter ColelloKathryn B. ElliottDoreen GarrettMarsha GlassCynthia McLeanMargot MillerAllan P. NewellAmy PhelpsMarsha Ringer TopaMartin A. Yenawine

...to the Thousand Islands Arts Center’s 2017 season and a year that will celebrate our 50th anniversary! We are happy to offer a full complement of classes again this year with exceptional instructors, some familiar to you, many new. In addition to adult classes, we have two more weeks of kids’ summer camps bringing our children’s summer programming to a total of seven weeks. Highlights of the 50th anniversary schedule include an exhibition entitled, It Started at the River, Prints and Paintings by Nancy Hammond, and a Gala on July 6th which will feature the live auction of an original cut-paper work created by Nancy especially for the milestone anniversary. The 50th Anniversary Retrospective exhibition will feature a comprehensive look back at the history of the Thousand Islands Arts Center and the world-renowned collection of 20th century North American textiles of our Handweaving Museum. Be sure to check out the calendar on page 41. Aside from our abundant class schedule, we have several other exciting events and exhibitions throughout the year including the 23rd Annual Weaving History Conference in May; and the 53rd Annual Antiques Show and Sale and the 35th Annual Arts and Crafts Show and Sale, both perennial favorites held in August. The Along the River’s Edge exhibition will be in August (new month) and feature text paintings by Kirsten Bowen, and ceramics by Tom Folino, as well as the juried artwork of many other exceptional regional artists. The very popular Dine-Around fundraiser is back this season and has been renamed the Linda B. Yenawine Memorial Dine-Around in memory of Linda, a longtime TIAC volunteer, supporter, trustee, friend and founder of the first Dine-Around in 2014, who very sadly passed away last year.

Leslie W. Rowland, Executive DirectorMarcia Rogers, Education & Membership CoordinatorJessica Phinney, CuratorJoy Rhinebeck, Events Coordinator & Administrative AssistantAlan Hutchinson, Finance Manager Serena Buchanan, Staff Potter Sonja Wahl, Curator Emerita

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MISSION STATEMENTTo preserve and promote art and

craft through education, instruction, exhibitions and our permanent

textile collection.

AntiqueS53rd Annual Show & Sale

Cerow Recreation Park615 East Line Road, Clayton

August 12 & 13Sat. 10 am–5 pmSun. 10 am–4 pm

ApprAisers roAd show returns

••Public Preview

Wine & Cheese Reception August 11, 6–8:30 pm

over 75 booth spaces representingmore than 50 dealers

35th Annual Arts & Crafts Show & Sale

Cerow Recreation Park615 East Line Road, Clayton

August 26 & 27Sat. 9 am–5 pm

Sun. 10 am–3 pm

••Juried show with over 75 vendors

from throughout the Northeast

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polICIes, GuIdelInes & dIsCounTs:• To ensure enrollment, please register as soon as possible and not later than one week prior to the start date of the class, as class space may be limited. • Tuition is due at time of enrollment. If class does not reach minimum number, students will be notified and full tuition will be refunded. Notice of with- drawal must be made within two weeks prior to class. No refunds will be granted after that time or if student fails to show up to class.• Members of TIAC may take 10% discount on classes. • Scholarships are available for children’s classes. Please contact TIAC for information.

open To The puBlIC Our facility is open to the public for meetings and group practices when available. Bring your knitting or crocheting friends for a get-together, have a “bead night,” or if you need a place to host a meeting—call TIAC and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

VolunTeer TIAC is always happy to accept volunteer help! If you are a handyman, if you like to organize things, file, clean, paint, help with classes or setup, help with exhibition openings—please call TIAC for more info!

A very special thank you to the Watertown Daily Times for underwriting the printing and mailing of the 2017 Class Catalog.

WELCOME.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

BasKeTrY.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–11Cards & GIfT BoXes.............25desIGn & draWInG..........21, 22doll MaKInG............................27fIBer arTs..........................11–15GardenInG........................31, 32 JeWelrY.........................15–18KIds & Teens.....................32–35MIXed MedIa............................23paInTInG & pasTels...........4–8phoToGraphY..................26, 27poTTerY...........................28, 29prInTMaKInG.....................24, 25soap MaKInG.....................30, 31sTaIned Glass........................18sToneWorK..........................20WoodWorKInG.....................19

BECOME A MEMBER..................37 REGISTRATION FORM.............39EVENTS CALENDAR..................41

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50th Anniversary GalaJuly 6

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WATERCOLOR: CAPTURINGATMOSPHEREJoan ApplebaumStormy skies, soft misty mornings and shimmering sunlight on the wa-ter are all effects that you will learn in this class geared for students with some previous watercolor ex-perience. Color temperature and the push-pull of warm and cool colors will be explored as students experi-ment with watercolor on various smooth and textured surfaces. All materials will be supplied. Two- day workshop.

JULY 18 & 19, 10am-1pm$75 ($67.50 members)Min 4/Max 8

ACRYLIC: CAPTURING LANDSCAPES Joan ApplebaumAcrylic painting is a great way to get started as a painter. Colors mix beau-tifully, the paint dries quickly and mistakes can be easily painted over. This class will focus on landscape as subject matter, giving attention to at-mospheric perspective to capture the moods of the scenic North Country. Students will learn how to mix col-ors, and to use complementary colors and neutrals to their best advantage.Techniques for applying paint with a palette knife, dry brush, scumbling and wet into wet blending will all be covered while each student com-pletes at least one or two small paint-ings of their own. Two-day workshop.

JULY 25 & 26, 10am-1pm$75 ($67.50 members)Min 4/Max 8

WATERCOLOR: FOLIAGE & FLOWERS Joan ApplebaumWhat is the best way to handle foli-age and flowers in your paintings? How do you paint a group of trees? And how do you suggest movement as they blow in the wind? How do you keep your flowers looking fresh, not fussy? Learn all of this and more in this lively workshop that will take you through composition, color harmony and contrast, and how to determine how much detail to add and when to let the paint suggest shapes. Each student will have the oppor-tunity to experiment with a couple of different techniques and should be able to create 2 - 3 simple watercolor paintings in this two day workshop.

JULY 11 & 12, 10am-1pm$75 ($67.50 members)Min 4/Max 8

Painting &Pastels

JOAN APPLEBAUM is a professional artist and a visual arts instructor for youth, teens, and adults. She lives in East Syracuse and exhibits her work in galleries throughout New York State. You can see more of Joan’s work at www.windyhillstudioarts.com.

Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.

Each class wil l have a different painting to focus on. Take one or take them all—please indicate which one(s) when registering. • JULY 12 – Sundown Peaks (12” x 16”)• JULY 13 – Hay Season (11” x 14”)• JULY 14 – Rocky Coast (12” x 16”) All classes, 10am-2pm$75 ($67.50 members) each classMin 10/Max 20

Wilson BickfordThe very-popular Wilson Bickford will join us again for three classes this summer, teaching students his valu-able techniques for achieving beauti-ful works of art. Wilson teaches in a simplistic and thorough way so that many beginners have been inspired to give painting a try. All materials are supplied and students will leave with their own beautiful painting. Please bring a bag lunch.

Sundown Peaks Hay Season Rocky Coast OIL PAINTING WITH WILSON BICkFORD

WILSON BICKFORD is a full-time professional artist who has conducted painting workshops for 25 years. He is a published author (Wildlife Land-scapes You Can Paint) and the host of WPBS-TV’s “Painting with Wilson Bickford,” which airs nationwide and also worldwide (online). His complete line of signature oil painting products is available at www.jerrysartarama.com.

SHARE A CREATIVE SPACE WITH OTHER ARTISTS on Thursdays in July and August, from 4 – 7pm.

Join fellow artists in an informal setting at TIAC to talk about your work, discuss ideas, and paint together.

(Suggested donation of $5 Members / $10 Non-members)

ART COACHING WORkSHOP: UNLOCk YOUR CREATIVITY!Judith GouldPlease register early. Space is limited in order to give the best one-on-one attention to each student.If you have been making art for a while you have probably felt unsure about the quality of your work, your artistic strengths and weaknesses or how to move forward into a different medium or style. Unlike art courses that focus on teaching technique, the goal of this class is to coach individuals to identi-fy their strengths, help them make de-cisions about new directions for their art and give them time to experiment and practice. Students are asked to bring finished artwork as well as works in progress to the class. Work in any medium is en-couraged. During the class they will get individual coaching from the instructor and will work on their art. On the last session, students will complete a self-assessment and share their progress. The course will be offered over 3 one-day sessions giving students time to work between sessions and then get feedback on their progress.

JUNE 9, 16 & 23, 9am-3pm$100 ($90 members) Min 3/Max 6JUDITH GOULD, B.F.A., M.Ed. has been a professional artist for more than 40 years. After completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Judith worked as a printmaker in Toronto, Canada. During her career as an artist her primary media have included drawing, watercolors and acrylics. Her work has been shown widely in Ontario and New York State. Judith has taught art to both children and adults. In addition to her art, Judith has a Master of Education degree from Queen’s University. She has taught, mentored and coached people in the workplace for 25 years, with a focus on helping individuals and teams to set goals, engage in personal and professional strategic planning, resolve conflict and advance their careers.

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BACk TO BLACkRedefining the BoundaRies of Positive sPaceTracey Jean This is an acrylic painting class with a “twist.” Embracing free form design, participants will learn to do abstract painting which you'll use as your base

you can walk on! Transportation will be provided to and from Grindstone daily. Please assemble at the town dock across from The Scoop ice cream shop at 9:15am each morning. You’ll be inspired by the flora and fauna around us to create cascading vines, animal prints and paws, fish, birds and patterns. Experiment with hand painting, leaf prints, and sten-cil techniques on canvas, as well as texture and color with water-based acrylic paint. When finished and sealed, your floor cloth becomes a hard-wearing decorative alternative to a carpet (floor cloths were the beginning of linoleum). Floor cloths can also make wonderful placemats, pet mats, or boot trays—and can be used any-where drips “happen” since they can be wiped clean. For students of any level. Student material list given when registering.

AUGUST 16 & 17, 10am-4pm$130 ($117 members) plus $5 materials fee paid to instructorMin 4/Max 8

Bring in lamps, frames, urns, chan-deliers, baskets and boxes ... just a few suggestions. This course is for students of any level.

JUNE 21 & 22, 10am-4pm$130 ($117 members) plus $15 materials fee paid to instructorMin 4/Max 8 MARGOT MILLER is an accomplished artist who runs Summerhouse Studio, where she designs and sells printed clothing, floorcloths, and furniture in the U.S. and Canada. She has taught classes in fabric design formany years and traveled extensively in theFar East, documenting traditional textile techniques. Margot has won several awards for her work and worked as a designer for an international company while in India.

COTTAGE STYLE: PAINTED CANVAS FLOOR CLOTHSMargot MillerOnce again, you are cordially invited to two fun-filled days at the beauti-ful summer home of TIAC’s original founder Emily Post on Grindstone Is-land for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to paint a work of art that

MINIATURE ART IN SOFT PASTELSDancy NobleTired of trying to compose large paintings? Dancy Noble has devel-oped a unique style and technique in soft pastels characterized by rich vibrant colors—but in smaller, more manageable sizes. Dancy will show you her special layering techniques of blending colors to form sky, water, and land using soft pastels and pastel pencils and you’ll compose three 5” x 7” matted paintings of your own to take home. Please wear clothes you want to paint in and bring a bag lunch, as we’ll do our critique over lunch. Tuition includes all materials and a kit containing three 5” x 7” mattes to frame your finished projects, extra canvas paper, protection paper and 3 plastic zip bags to protect the mattes. Class will be offered twice this year. Please select date of choice when registering.

• JULY 13, 10am-3pm• SEPTEMBER 8, 10am-3pm$80 ($72 members) each classMin 3/Max 8 DANCY NOBLE has developed her own style and technique in pastels character-ized by rich vibrant colors on sandpaper. She uses an innovative layering process to capture the North American landscape in its natural form. Her paintings have won numerous awards in juried shows and are displayed in several galleries.

LINE AND WASH WITH WATERCOLOR Paul Allen TaylorLine and wash was once a popular method of painting in watercolor. It made the process of painting a bit eas-ier and less intimidating because we aren’t as preoccupied with the shapes that interlock. In this class we’ll start out by using a matchstick dipped in liq-uid waterproof ink to create our image on textured watercolor paper. Once our image is in place, we’ll introduce the watercolor to finish it up and color-ize it. Paul will demonstrate in detail at the opening of class and students will then get a chance to try their hand at this interesting process. All materials will be provided. Two class dates to choose from. Please specify when registering.• JULY 10, 9:30am-4:30pm• AUGUST 22, 9:30am-4:30pm$65 ($58.50 members) each classMin 5/Max 10PAUL ALLEN TAYLOR is a professional watercolor painter from Rochester, NY, who is recognized for his unique use of color and impressionistic style. He is a re-spected teacher and workshop instructor, and has developed a following of students who find his style very approachable and highly-skilled. You can see Paul’s work at www.paulallentaylor.com.

Painting &Pastelspainting. Then through the use of black paint, you’ll learn how to cre-ate a negative space and bring out a whole new design. This is meant to be a laid back, creative evening so come to have fun and “dress to mess!”

JUNE 16, 6-8pm$35 ($31.50 members)Min 4/Max 10 TRACEY JEAN is a mixed-media plaster and clay artist residing in Three Mile Bay, NY. She has been included in multi-state gallery exhibitions, tours and shows in-cluding the Art House Gallery in Brook-lyn, NY where multiple pieces of her work are in their permanent collection. Tracey has been published in several publica-tions including Art Dolls Quarterly and both her mixed media work and pure sculpt creations are collected nationally and internationally.

PAINT IT: FURNITURE, OBJECTS, AND HOME ACCESSORIESMargot MillerBreathe new life into old furniture or home accessories using some of the newest and trendiest paints on the market. Chalk paints, milk paints and some of the new acrylics give a “beautiful velvety matt finish” and can be painted over old wood, metal and plastic. Learn the finishing tips and tricks of rubbing tinted waxes, glazes and color to create the French “bat-tered” look, the cool of watery blues or the warmth of the Tuscany sun. You will learn stencil, border, and hand painting techniques that can enhance the surface of your work.

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Painting &PastelsINTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR Paul Allen TaylorIn this class you’ll learn about the ap-plications of watercolor and how the application relates to the creation of shapes within your painting. We’ll focus on how to use the watercolor to create an “illusion” on paper re-gardless of what subject you might be painting. After this class you’ll be able to look at a subject and identify the methods required to replicate any image. All materials will be provided.

AUGUST 23 & 24, 9:30am-4:30pm$145 ($130.50 members)Min 5/Max 10

THE ART OF PASTEL PAINTING Greg TrombleyThis three-day workshop is designed as an introduction to using soft pas-tels to create works of art. You’ll learn about the different kinds of pastels, degrees of hardness, surface variety, and just how versatile pastels can be. Each day will open with a demonstra-tion by the instructor, with focus on basic drawing techniques, composi-tion, and the introduction of colors and values to your composition. A student materials list will be supplied upon registration.

JULY 31, AUGUST 1 & 2, 1-4pm$80 ($72 members)Min 3/Max 12

GREG TROMBLEY of Baldwinsville, NY, has been working with soft pastels for over 25 years and has won numerous awards at juried art shows. He exhibits his work throughout New York State and enjoys introducing the pastel medium to adults interested in exploring their artistic ability.

WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES OF THE NORTH COUNTRYChristine ZavgrenLearn to paint the different moods of the North Country landscape as it changes color and action. Class will focus on painting the natural elements—trees, vegetation, water, skies, rocks, and weather—and their effect on the landscape. You’ll begin to understand the effect of trees in masses and the reflections of water and its movement under the surface after you’ve taken this class. Using photos to illustrate the land-scape elements, we’ll compose and sketch the scene, working on an 11” x 15” painting each of the four days. Some prior watercolor experience is necessary for this class.

JUNE 26–29, 10am-4pm$140 ($126 members)Min 4/Max 8

CHRISTINE ZAVGREN has been paint-ing since an early age, but took it up more earnestly after retirement, switching from oils to watercolor. Her goal is to show the emotional impact of the landscape and she finds the North Country an inspiring place to be a landscape painter. Christine has shown her work around the region and has won several awards for her work

TOTE BASKETLinda Scherz AllenThis basket is a great tote for the boat, heading out to the farmer’s market, or to the office. Linda will provide a selection of colors for your basket and you’ll weave the walls with a combination of natural and dyed reed and seagrass. You’ll then finish it off with lashing on the reed rim and add cotton shaker tape han-dles. Dimensions: 5” x 12” x 9 ½” H.

JULY 28, 9:30am-4pm$55 ($49.50 members) Plus $50 material fee paid directly to instructor at class.Min 4/Max 12

OCEAN BREEZE BASKETLinda Scherz AllenIn this class you’ll learn the tech-niques of triple twine using three col-ors of cotton cord, Japanese diamond weave with maple and waxed linen, braiding, rim fitting and lashing as you make this fun little basket. You’ll complete your basket with a tradi-tional rim, braid a cotton cord for rim filler, and lash with waxed linen. You can then add a few beads to compli-ment the colors in your basket. Color choice in shades of blues and greens will be available. Dimensions: 3” base, 5 ½” top D, 3 to 3 ¼” H.

JULY 29, 9:30am-4pm$55 ($49.50 members) Plus $37 material fee paid directly to instructor at class.Min 4/Max 12

basketry

LINDA SCHERZ ALLEN is known for her intricate patterns, eye for color, and in-corporating different materials such as bark and waxed linen in her designs. She teaches throughout the eastern U.S. for various guilds, conferences, arts centers and organizations, and has won several awards for her basket work. Linda is cur-rently working on a book about weaving miniatures.

MARKET BASKETWith solid Woven base

Linda Scherz AllenThis great basket with a solid base is so versatile you’ll use it for a vari-ety of tasks. Weave the bottom into a solid base with no holes – so nothing will fall out. Then learn to weave the sides of the basket with various sizes of natural and dyed reeds. Seagrass can be woven in to give another tex-ture and accent and you’ll finish with a basic rim. You’ll also be able to choose your favorite colors from a selection of dyed reeds, and different pattern ideas that will be available to choose from. Dimensions: 10” x 12” base x 12” H.

JULY 12, 9:30am-4pm$55 ($49.50 members) Plus $45 material fee paid directly to instructor at class.Min 4/Max 12 Members receive a 10%

discount on tuition.

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ADIRONDACk PACk BASkETBarbara GreenWorking with select quality reed, stu-dents will learn to weave a contem-porary version of the original Adiron-dack Pack Basket. At about 18” tall, this sturdy basket has a solid wood interior base and skids, and a heavy duty cotton harness in your choice of colors. This is a functional basket you’ll be very proud to show off! All materials are included.

AUGUST 5, 9am-5pm$185 ($166.50 members) Min 4/Max 8

BARBARA GREEN owns and operates Adirondack Green House Basketry in Old Forge, NY, and has been weaving since 2007. She has a true passion for basketry and loves to share her craft. You can see Barbara’s work, as well as her class and market schedules at www.adirondackgreenhousebasketry.com.

basketry

Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.

"HIDEAWAY” BAG BASkETBarbara GreenA much classier version of those plastic bag dispensers that hang on your door knob, this pretty little handmade basket will hideaway all of those reusable plastic grocery bags you accumulate! It hangs on your doorknob or cupboard with a canvas strap in your choice of colors and there is a hole at the base to pull your bags out one-by-one. The weave on this basket is easy and fun—a great class for beginners to learn basket weaving! All materials are included.

JULY 10, 10am-2:30pm$80 ($72 members) Min 5/Max 8

HALF BUSHEL BASkETLinda Scherz AllenIn this class you’re going to make a basket that everyone will be envious of! You’ll learn about weave structure, how to taper spokes, insert them into a hardwood base, then chase weave with fine weavers. You’ll gradually in-crease in width for weaving the rest of the basket, add two hand carved hardwood handles, and finish it off with a sturdy half round rim accented with seagrass rim filler and double lashing. You’ll be so proud of your creation! Dimensions: 14” D x 9 ½” H not including handles.

AUGUST 4, 9:30am-4pm$55 ($49.50 members) Plus $55 material fee paid directly to instructor at class.Min 4/Max 12

BATH BASkETBarbara GreenThis brightly colored basket will fit on the back of your toilet tank or on a shelf—the perfect size basket for holding bathroom tissue or wash-cloths! Students will learn multiple weaving techniques in this class—ideal for students who have tried basket weaving before, but beginners will be able to easily learn. All materi-als are included.

AUGUST 25, 10am-3pm$85 ($76.50 members) Min 4/Max 8

fiber arts

DOUBLE-WEAVE REVISITEDHarriet BurrisWith double-weave, two layers of cloth are woven simultaneously. This allows fabrics to be woven double wide, or with tubes, slits, lace weaves over a background, color and weave effects, and simple or complex figures. Begin-ning double-weavers will learn about the structure, drafting and variations, and will weave a sampler. Students with more experience will weave a project that we’ll design together (via email) before the workshop. Students will need to prepare a warp with two contrasting colors, 50 ends of each color (wound together on warp-ing board), 3/2 cotton, 3 yards long. It will also be helpful for you to bring a notebook, graph paper, and colored pencils if you have them available.

JUNE 19–22, 10am-5pm$180 ($162 members) Min 2/Max 6

MAD WEAVING FOR SANE PEOPLEHarriet BurrisUnlike loom weaving (which uses two elements—warp and weft—crossing at a 90 degree angle), mad weave uses three elements that cross at 60 degrees. The result is a stunning fabric resembling the tumbling block quilt pattern. Students will love the outcome of this fun weave. Concise notes will be given so that you can continue weaving at home. Please bring grosgrain ribbon, preferable 5/8”, in at least three compatible col-ors, one roll of each color.

AUGUST 7, 10am-5pm$55 ($50 members) Min 3/Max 10

HARRIET BURRIS is a retired physician from Alexandria Bay, NY. She has been knitting and exploring design and weave patterns for many years, leaving her with a vast collection of beautiful fabric art. Harriet is a TIAC Trustee, a Wednesday Weaver, and is an associate at Bay House Artisans.

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TIAC’s extensive textile collection is available for viewing by appointment.

Please call Jessica Phinney at 315-686-4123 x 204 to arrange.

JAPANESE SHIBORI DYEINGSandi CirilloShibori is the Japanese resist method of creating designs on fabric to add visual texture. In this class you’ll learn the different methods of shi-bori and make two uniquely de-signed scarves of your own. All ma-terials provided.

AUGUST 18, 9am-Noon$70 ($63 members) Min 4/Max 10

SANDI CIRILLO is a retired art educator from Searsport, Maine, and has been a fi-ber artist for over 25 years. Sandi’s work is in many private collections and she ex-hibits locally and nationally. You can see her work and teaching schedule on her website, especially-for-ewe.com.

SILK PAPER FUSIONSandi CirilloSilk fusion is the process of creating silk paper using various types of silk fibers. The paper can then be used to create books, note cards, stamping, mixed media projects, or three-di-mensional art. You’ll love the beauti-ful colors and translucent quality as you create your own unique paper. All materials provided.

AUGUST 18, 2-4pm$45 ($40.50 members) Min 4/Max 10 BASIC CABLE KNITTING

Robin Colello-PoplaskiIf you knit and you’ve wanted to try cable knitting, this fun two-session workshop is your chance! Learn the basic techniques and skills of cable knitting as you create a cable knit cowl of your own. Please bring knit-ting needles and worsted weight or chunky yarn in your choice of color.

AUGUST 7 & 14, 6-8pm$75 ($67.50 members) Min 4/Max 10

ROBIN COLELLO-POPLASKI is a long-time fiber artist and designer who is in-spired by the St. Lawrence River and her love of the islands. She enjoys teaching and sharing her skills with both children and adults.

WET FELTINGRobin Colello-PoplaskiWet felting is the process of combin-ing layers of wool roving and/or wool yarns into one flat piece of felt fabric. It is one of the oldest traditional felt-ing methods and can be broken down into three basic steps—getting the fibers wet, agitating the fibers, and shaping the completed project. In this class you’ll learn the basic theory and techniques of the wet felting pro-cess as you create beautiful one-of-a kind tableware.

AUGUST 10, 9am-4pm$125 ($112 members) Placemat materials: $10Table runner materials: $20Paid directly to instructor at class.Min 4/Max 10

THE SUNFLOWER BRAIDED RUGHelen CondonCelebrate the Adirondack region by making an artisan quality hand braid-ed rug with master rug maker, Helen Condon. With a retail value of $275 and unlike store-bought rugs, these rugs are made from carefully selected wool—designed to last for generations! This one-of-a-kind rug has a tweedy center and is surrounded by yellow, gold, browns, and forest greens. The green ties, which represent the rag-gedy edges of the flower heads, can be removed without jeopardizing the integrity of the last row. This rug is de-signed to be used on a floor, but can be hung to brighten a wall in your Adirondack or River home. Dimensions: Approx. 30" across.

AUGUST 14 & 15, 9:30am-3:30pm$100 ($90 members) Plus a Complete Rug Kit ($75) which in-cludes wool, clamp, lacing needle, twine and instruction booklet. If you already have the tools, you will need to pur-chase the Wool Only Kit ($45). Please purchase kit when you arrive for class.Min 5/Max 6HELEN CONDON has been braiding rugs for over 50 years and has taught at TIAC, TAUNY in Canton, Sagamore Institute, VIEW in Old Forge, Schoharie River Center, and in her Parishville Studio.

fiber arts

SPINNING WOOL FROM A-ZJoan Kimmis and Steve BurnsAre you a fiber artist, like to knit or crochet and want to spin your own yarn? In this class, you’ll learn just that! We’ll go over everything you need to know to prepare fleece into a fiber that can be spun into us-able yarn for your projects. Start-ing with raw fleece, you’ll learn how to clean it, card it, and then twist it into fibers to form lengths suitable for spinning. Instruction will also be given on how to wash and dry your wool. All materials provided.

JULY 15, 10am-3pm$50 ($45 members) Min 4/Max 8JOAN KIMMIS is from Chaumont, NY, and has been spinning for over 40 years. She teaches spinning classes at Credo Community Center and belongs to the Wednesday Weavers group at TIAC and the North Country Spinning and Weav-ing Guild. Joan took up weaving many years ago and is constantly expanding her knowledge of the fiber arts. STEVE BURNS is from Henderson, NY, and has been knitting, crocheting and doing other needle craft for the past 40 years. He has been spinning wool, alpaca, and other fibers for the last 10 years and belongs to the North Country Spinning and Weaving Guild.

Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.

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WEAVING WORkSHOP FOR BEGINNERSSusan Riley & AnnMarie SimmonsDid you ever want to learn how to weave—make your own scarves, table runners, kitchen towels, etc? Well this is the class to do it! This workshop, led by two experienced weavers, will take you through the parts of the loom and equipment, the basics of drafting a weave, and how to plan your project. You’ll learn how to choose the right kind of yarn for the project you have in mind, play with color combinations that appeal to you, and learn step-by-step how to set up and weave on a loom. By the end of class you’ll fall in love with weaving and all the great things you can make by hand.

SEPTEMBER 11–14, 10am-4pm$150 ($135 members) Min 5/Max 8SUSAN RILEY took Beginning Weaving six years ago at TIAC shortly after retir-ing as a forensic mental health counselor. Watching yarn become cloth, putting tex-tures and colors together, and learning new weave structures has become a pas-sion for her. Susan belongs to Wednesday Weavers and is a Core member of The Gallery at Lake St Lawrence in Waddington.ANNMARIE SIMMONS is a retired Eleme-tary and Special Education Teacher from Clayton. She is committed to lifelong learning which lead her to the Arts Cen-ter in 2014 and her first weaving class. AnnMarie is an enthusiastic Wednes-day Weaver, member of Northern Blend Chorus, and "Nanny" to two extra-special grandgirls!

TEXTILES: RUST DYEING Margot MillerLearn how to create wonderful primi-tive organic patterns with wrap and rust techniques using rusty metal ob-jects on natural fabrics, (cotton, linen or silk). The rusty metal produces a warm orange and brown color that you can make patterns with. It’s an easy, eco-friendly way to make works of art to use as table linens, scarves, pillow covers, clothing, you name it. The process can be done quickly in one morning, while the design must be allowed to dry for 24 hours (at home). All you need are a few hours, some rusty objects, and fabric to cre-ate some beautiful results! Please bring some white or cream fabric and some rusty objects to work with.

JULY 13, 10am-1pm$45 ($40.50 members) Min 4/Max 8MARGOT MILLER is an accomplished art-ist who has taught workshops, designed and sold printed clothing, yardage, floor cloths and furniture from her shop and studio Summerhouse. Her work has been exhibited in Canada and the United States. She has traveled extensively in the Far East, documenting traditional textile techniques, and has worked as a designer for a British and Canadian company in India. She re-cently organized “Walk the Walls” tours to Spain, Ireland, and the British Isles, to promote the protection of heritage arts/dry stone structures. Her work can be seen at www.margotmiller-summerhouse.com.

A 1000 ISLANDS MEMORY SAMPLERNan SmithHave your home or cottage memorialized in fabric! In this class you’ll learn to chart a design for a cross stitch sampler fea-turing your cottage, home, or cabin. This is mainly a design class rather than a cross stitch class, so previous

PMC JEWELRYChristin BentleyLearn the basics of working with PMC, a remarkable medium of fine silver particles embedded in clay. PMC allows you to roll, shape, and texture in clay. When fired in a kiln, your creation becomes fine silver metal. The possibilities are endless, but this class will focus on earrings and pendants. All students will leave with a beautiful hand created piece of jewelry. We’ll take a break from 12– 1 so bring a bag lunch. All materials will be provided. Class will be offered twice this summer. Please specify which class you are registering for.

JULY 7, 10am-3pmAUGUST 9, 10am-3pm$125 ($112.50 members) each classMin 4/Max 8CHRISTIN BENTLEY has been working with clay for over a decade and has edu-cated people of all ages in the arts. She relishes in creating unique, quality pieces that bring a splash of creativity and fun into her community. Christin co-owns Bentley’s Studio in Rochester, NY where she teaches pottery lessons to both be-ginners and experienced potters.

PUNCH CARDS AVAILABLE FOR WEAVING STUDIO USE$25 TIAC members / $35 non-members

(8 sessions per card)Please sign up for weaving studio space in advance.

QUILTING WITH TESSELLATING FISH & BIRDSMary KnappClass will be held at Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) at 135 John Street, Clayton. A tessellation is created when a shape is repeated over and over again covering a plane without any gaps or overlaps. In this workshop we’ll create two each of two different blocks and join them together to create a tessellat-ing pattern of birds and fish. The out-come will be a beautiful 18” x 22” quilt-ed wall hanging to take home. Many tips and techniques will be discussed and a pattern will be provided so you can practice all of your newfound skills at home. A student materials list will be supplied upon registration.

AUGUST 8, 9:30am-3:30pm$75 ($67.50 members) Min 6/Max 12MARY KNAPP has won numerous awards for her work and has designed a series of quilt patterns based on lighthouses along the Seaway Trail. She was also in-strumental in putting together the barn quilts for the Hammond Barn Quilt Trail. She has taught many classes and had several exhibitions in a variety of ven-ues over the years and is the author of Star Quilts. Please visit Mary's webpage www.maryknappquilts.wordpress.com to view more of her work.

cross stitch experience is recom-mended for you to complete your project at home. Using photographs of your home, instructor Nan Smith will help you set up the elements of your sampler. Choose the special features that you’d like to memorialize into your sampler—from your favorite dog in the yard, the name of your boat at the dock, or your family at the pic-nic table! Remember, this is a spe-cial keepsake that holds in it a part of your history in fabric. Please bring color photos of the building you would like to replicate in your sampler design, Prismacolor pencils in colors appropriate for your subject, scotch tape, and your favorite scissors.

JULY 17 & 24, 1-4pm$55 ($50 members) Min 4/Max 6NAN SMITH is a retired art teacher who lives in Fishers Landing, NY. She earned her B.A. in Art Education and her M.A. in Painting prior to a 24 year teaching career in Vestal, NY, where she taught art to middle and high school students.

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AIR CHASED COPPER CUFF Cathy DepasqualeClass will be held at Cathy's studio at #2 Northern Avenue, Alexandria Bay, NY. Create a unique piece of jewelry from residential copper heating pipe! Stu-dents will work with hammers, anvils and torches to create patterns on copper. They’ll learn the principles of air chasing, how to plan the ham-mer strikes to control the height, depth, and location of the pattern, how to anneal copper, how to clean fire-scale, finishing techniques, oxi-dation and waxing. Please wear work clothes, closed toe shoes, and tie your hair up if it’s long. Get ready to safely enjoy the process creating a free form piece of jewelry! Class will be offered three times. Please indicate which class when registering. Take one or take them all! All materials provided.

• JUNE 30, 10am-4pm• JULY 19, 10am-4pm• AUGUST 18, 10am-4pm$70 ($63 members) each classMin 3/Max 6CATHY DEPASQUALE has been creating one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry from unique materials for the last 12 years. She sells her original creations in shops in Sedona, AZ and 1000 Islands. She is a member of TIAC, Sedona Artists Coalition, and the Sedona Arts Center. You can see examples of her work at SedonaArtistsCoalition.org.

BRACELETS Aluminum is very lightweight and flexible—great for molding and shap-ing into jewelry. In this class, stu-dents will create a unique bracelet in their choice of color and design.There will be a variety of colors avail-able to choose from and the instruc-tor will guide you through design and wrapping ideas.

JULY 6, 10am-Noon$40 ($36 members) Includes materials to make one bracelet. Extra wire can be purchased from the instructor for $5.00 if you would like to make more than one.

SUE GEORGIA is a retired sixth grade teacher from Oswego, NY. She spends winters in the Myrtle Beach area and loves learning and sharing new craft ideas. She and her husband live aboard their boat in French Bay during summer weekends.

LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM WIRE JEWELRY (2 classes)Sue GeorgiaMin 2/Max 10 All levels welcome. Teens and adults.EARRINGS AND PENDANTS Learn how to create lightweight alu-minum jewelry using tools to shape the wire. Students will make a pair of earrings and a heart-shaped pendant of their choice in size and cord length. All supplies including tools will be provided for use in class. Aluminum wire comes in a myriad of colors from hot summery tones to cooler winter ones, as well copper, silver and gold. The choice is yours and your instruc-tor is well stocked!

JUNE 15, 6-8pm$40 ($36 members) Includes materials to make one set of earrings and one pendant. Extra wire can be purchased from the in-structor for $5.00 if you would like to make more than one.

PHOTO TRANSFER ON POLYMER CLAY JEWELRY Mary HardingLearn how to transfer photos and graphic images to make polymer clay bracelets, pendants and earrings. Bring your own small images (2”x3”) or washable tattoos, or use those that are supplied by the instructor. Stu-dents will learn how to condition and cure polymer clay; how to transfer laser printed images to polymer clay; and how to make basic earrings and a cuff bracelet with transferred images. Please bring round nose and chain nose pliers if you have them, glasses for close-up work if you need them, and any special images you’d like to work with. All materials provided.

JULY 14, 10am-3pm$70 ($63 members) Min4/Max 10

MACRAME AND LEATHER BRACELET WRAPMary HardingStudents will learn basic macramé skills in this class as we assemble a beautifully crafted bracelet with hemp, leather, and magnetic clasp. We’ll have small ceramic and stone beads available to incorporate into your design as well. Please bring a clipboard, scissors, and chain nose pliers if you have them. All materials provided.

JULY 28, 10am-3pm$75 ($67.50 members) Min 4/Max 8

MARY HARDING has been teaching beading and metal work classes in the North Country for over ten years. She specializes in nature inspired ceramic beads, button pendants, and toggle clasps. You can see Mary’s work at www.maryhardingjewelry.com or her Etsy store at www.maryhardingjewelry.etsy.com.

BEADING A NATIVE AMERICAN AMULET BAGRobin MillerThe traditional medicine bag was originally designed for physical heal-ing. The medicine man would put his medicines in the leather pouch and use them to heal physical ail-ments. These beaded amulet bags are intended for your spiritual and emotional benefit—put in a religious medal, pictures, locks of hair, your daily medicine, or whatever you feel is your “good luck” totem. Each bag has anywhere from 4,000 to 6,000 beads, and can take from 25 to 35 hours to create. All beads and materials are in-cluded. Please bring a bag lunch and a pair of magnifier glasses as the beads are small. All materials provided.JUNE 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10am-1pm$155 ($139.50 members) Min 2/Max 6ROBIN MILER is a member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and specializes in the de-sign and creation of beaded amulet bags. Her bags vary from geometric to pictorial and are often inspired by an idea, histori-cal patterns, legends, and even the beads themselves. She and her family have dis-played their work at the Native American Museum at the Smithsonian, the Eiteljorg Indian Museum, Red Earth Museum, and the Heard Native American Museum in Phoenix, among others.

HAMMERED COPPER BRACELET Theresa Mehaffy In this class you will hammer, shape and texture heavy gauge copper wire into a basic bangle bracelet. Then you’ll get creative and make it your own by adding wrapped wire, beads, fabric, and a patina if you choose. All materials and tools provided.JUNE 12, 10:30am-12:30pm$40 ($36 members) Min 4/Max 8

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CREATIVE WOOD CARVING Jack Taylor$70 ($63 members) each classMin 4/Max 8All materials will be provided. These woodcarving classes will focus on learning the four basic carving cuts and stressing safety in the use of the knives and equipment. All ma-terials will be supplied and Jack will demonstrate each step of carving on a blank so students can see how the steps are completed. The use of wood burning to accent the carving will also be demonstrated. Students will leave class with a completed carving and a great knowledge of carving, safety, and tools to use at home.

Choose between a comfort bird, a butternut owl, or a turtle—or take all three! Comfort birds contour to the hand and are used by many

people going through trying times in their lives, during prayer, and given as gifts to those struggling. The owls are carved in butternut wood and are a realistic mini version of this majes-tic creature. CoMforT BIrds• JUNE 30, 10am-4pmBuTTernuT oWl • JULY 14, 10am-4pm sea TurTle• AUGUST 4, 10am-4pm

JOHN (JACK) TAYLOR developed a love of wood carving after his retirement from St. Lawrence University. He belongs to several carving clubs and has taught wood carving at TAUNY, TIAC, and Morristown Gateway Museum, among others. Jack gives away much of his work, and also sells it under the name Plato’s Carvings.

STAINED GLASS WORkSHOP Scott OuderkirkStained glass artist Scott Ouderkirk has become known throughout the

country for his beautiful designs and craftsmanship in the world of stained glass. In this one-day workshop, Scott shares his tal-ents and techniques to help stu-dents create a framed panel of their own design to take home. Students will learn the history

and techniques of stained glass making, safety, craftsmanship,

appropriate color selections, and how to use lead came or foil. This class can be for beginners or for returning students who would like to work on a more advanced piece. Returning students will be contact-ed prior to class to discuss ideas on designing a panel that that they can work on during class. All materials provided. Three dates to choose from, please specify when registering.

• JULY 8 • AUGUST 14 • OCTOBER 21All classes, 9am-4pm$130 ($117 members) each classMin 4/Max 8

SCOTT OUDERKIRK is an artist, author, and craftsman who lives and works in Hammond, NY overlooking the St. Lawrence River and Canada. He owns Glass Goat, a stained glass and art studio, along with his family on River Road Farm, where he keeps bees and raises goats, cows, pigs, and chickens. He has an MFA in Illustration and is currently an adjunct professor at Clarkson University.

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HAMMERED WIRE EARRINGS Theresa Mehaffy In this class you will hammer, bend and texture wire into different shapes. Then you will be adding ear wire and a patina. The class is very flexible with design so you can use your imagina-tion and make the earrings your own unique design. You should be able to leave with two pair of earrings. All materials and tools are provided.JUNE 27, 6-8pm$40 ($36 members) Min 4/Max 8

THERESA MEHAFFY is a self-taught jewelry artist who combines her love of antique and vintage items into her cre-ations. She has displayed and sold her jewelry in shops around northern New York and was a featured artist in August 2016 at Sackets Harbor Arts Center.

Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.

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John Shaw-RimmingtonWorkshop location—front yard of the Arts Center at 314 John Street, Clayton. Have you ever admired those beautiful stone walls you see in the British countryside gardens, the grand stone arches that add so much to an entryway, or a majes-tic stone bench that seems to have been there forever? Historically, dry stone walls and structures are found in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Great Britain. They are also known as dykes, drystane, stone fence and stone hedge rows—all built without mortar as an adhesive. This traditional lost art is becoming very popular again for its beauty, but also because they create wild-life shelters, prevent erosion, and create a mini ecosystem for root protection in gardens.

This workshop will show you how to design and build this kind of eco-friendly structure so you can enhance your own property. The fo-cus of this class will be on design-ing and building a bench or seating area that is natural and functional. In a very hands-on way, students will learn about traditional dry laid construction, the use of proper ma-sonry tools, and the basics of struc-tural masonry without mortar. Students please wear steel-toed shoes/boots, work gloves, and safety glasses. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. On Friday evening there will be a slide show presentation about dry laid structures from 6–7 pm at the TILT meeting room (135 John Street, right behind RAKS). Free and open to the public.

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DRAWING CELTIC kNOTSHarriet BurrisDrawing Celtic knots is like weaving, but on paper. Using the techniques of Cheryl Samuel, students will learn how to create a grid around and through, which knots are drawn from. After learning the basic rectangular grid, we’ll branch out into cut work and circular knots. The process is ad-dictive and the results are only lim-ited to your imagination! All materials provided.

AUGUST 14 & 15, 10am-5pm$75 ($67.50 members) Min 3/Max 15HARRIET BURRIS is a retired physician from Alexandria Bay, NY. She has been knitting and exploring design and weave patterns for many years, leaving her with a vast collection of beautiful fabric art. Harriet is a TIAC Trustee, a Wednesday Weaver, and is an associate at Bay House Artisans

realistic drawings of a toad or turtle using graphite pencil. The instruc-tor will supply all materials including photographic references. You will be able to choose from three different subjects and should leave the class with a completed drawing, tools to finish additional drawings at home, and better knowledge of how to draw our cold-blooded friends! All materi-als provided.

AUGUST 28 & 29, 10:30am-1pm$75 ($67.50 members) Min 5/Max 10SUE DELEARIE ADAIR is a wildlife artist and long-time birder from Schenectady who teaches classes centered on her favorite subject matter—wild birds. She creates drawings and paintings using vari-ous combinations of watercolor, and col-ored and graphite pencils. Her work has been featured in several publications including five of North Light Books’ best of drawing series, Strokes of Genius , and can be seen in both national and in-ternational exhibitions.

DRAWING BIRDS IN COLORSue deLearie AdairIn this two morning workshop we will review basic drawing techniques and then concentrate on how to create realistic drawings of wild birds using a combination of colored and graph-ite pencils. The instructor will supply all materials including photographic references. You will be able to choose from three different bird subjects and should leave the class with a com-pleted drawing and better knowledge of how to use colored pencils to add a touch of color to your drawings. All materials provided.

AUGUST 2 & 3, 10:30am-1pm$75 ($67.50 members) Min 5/Max 10

DRAWING TOADS AND TURTLESSue deLearie AdairIn this two morning workshop we will review basic drawing techniques and then concentrate on how to create

This two-day workshop is a col-laborative project with the Thou-sand Islands Arts Center (TIAC) and the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT), both Clayton non-profit or-ganizations. Stone for this project is generously provided by Bach & Co.

SEPTEMBER 16 & 17, 9am-5pm$350 ($315 for TILT and TIAC members) Min 6/Max 15JOHN SHAW-RIMMINGTON has con-ducted numerous workshops on dry stone walling in locations throughout North America, attracting students of all ages in-terested in learning how to build their own beautiful garden features and stone walls without mortar. He is the founder of Dry Stone Walling Across Canada (www.dswa.ca), an organization that is committed to the design, repair, preservation, teaching and building of traditional dry stone walls.

A DRY STONE WORkSHOP: Eco-Friendly Landscape Design

INTRO TO MIXED MEDIATracey JeanCome explore the creative freedom of mixed media. Throwing off conven-tional rules, you will be preparing a 12” x 16” canvas board with a variety of textures using mediums, drywall compound and papers. You’ll learn how adding multiple layers of paints, inks, and oil sticks can add depth and life to your work. Transfer techniques will be covered and employed for those who wish to explore this me-dium, but have little or no prior paint-ing experience. Whether a beginner or advanced painter, this class will spark your creativity in new and exciting ways. Please dress to make a mess!

JUNE 29, 10am-2pm$50 ($45 members) plus $10 supply fee payable directly to the instructor during classMin 4/Max 10TRACEY JEAN is a mixed-media plaster and clay artist residing in Three Mile Bay, NY. She has been included in multi-state gallery exhibitions, tours and shows in-cluding the Art House Gallery in Brook-lyn, NY where multiple pieces of her work are in their permanent collection. Tracey has been published in several publica-tions including Art Dolls Quarterly and both her mixed media work and pure sculpt creations are collected nationally and internationally.

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LET’S LEARN TO DRAWSandi CirilloHave you always wanted to learn to draw, but never had the courage or time to do it? Now is the time! In this one day class, retired art teacher Sandi Cirillo will take you through line, shape, form, and color as you explore the many aspects of draw-ing. You’ll use pen, ink, pencil, and charcoal to get a feel for what you’re comfortable working with in your new hobby. All materials provided.

AUGUST 16, 9am-3pm$65 ($58.50 members) Min 4/Max 10

INTERMEDIATE DRAWINGSandi CirilloIf you already have basic drawing skills, but want to take it a step further this class will take you there. You’ll ex-periment with various drawing materi-als, work on creating landscapes, still lifes, florals, and basic figure draw-ing to elevate your skills to a higher level. All materials provided.

AUGUST 17, 9am-3pm$70 ($63 members) Min 4/Max 10SANDI CIRILLO is a retired art educator from Searsport, Maine, and has been a fiber artist for over 25 years. Sandi’s work is in many private collections and she exhib-its locally and nationally. You can see her work and teaching schedule on her web-site, especially-for-ewe.com.

MOSAIC MÉLANGEKathleen MorrisJoin us for an introduction to mosaics. Bring your passion for color, texture, and openness for creativity, and you’ll learn how to design and create a unique mosaic on an 8” x 10” frame. You’ll learn about the tools, adhesives and materials used to create mosa-ics, along with cutting and grouting techniques. Once you learn, you will want to do it on other things such as planters, stepping stones, tiles, walls, mirrors, you name it! This class will be offered twice this summer. Please specify which date you would like when registering.• JUNE 3, 10am-2pm • AUGUST 5, 10am-2pm$50 ($45 members) each classMin 4/Max 10KATHLEEN MORRIS lives in Alexandria Bay, NY, where she enjoys working with clay and glass when she’s not working on her house. She studied ceramic arts at Tusca-rora Pottery School in Nevada and Scuola d'Art Ceramica in Deruta, Italy.

Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.

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BARN QUILT DESIGN WORkSHOPMary KnappThis workshop will teach you the de-sign basics you’ll need to paint your own customized barn quilt pattern for your house, barn, garage, or cot-tage. You can create a design in what-ever dimensions you feel comfortable with, with possible choices ranging in squares from 12” to 48” in size. Bring your own board(s) or a roll of freezer paper to work with, and after we dis-cuss design ideas you’ll begin work on your unique drawing. Circles and squares are the basic designs we’ll work on, but we’ll also cover how to incorporate oval and rectangular de-signs. All students will be given a pack-et of directions and designs to create unique patterns to practice at home.

JUNE 27, 9:30am-3:30pm$75 ($67.50 members) Min 6/Max 12MARY KNAPP has won numerous awards for her work and has designed a series of quilt patterns based on lighthouses along the Seaway Trail. She was also instrumen-tal in putting together the barn quilts for the Hammond Barn Quilt Trail. She has taught many classes and had several ex-hibitions in a variety of venues over the years and is the author of Star Quilts. Visit www.maryknappquilts.wordpress.com to view more of her work.

mixed mediaADVANCED MIXED MEDIATracey JeanIf you’ve had a little experience in the arts, are ready to let your hair down and really get creative, this class is for you! Popular North Country art-ist Tracey Jean will take you from the prepping of your 12” x 16” gallery wrapped canvas to the sealing and completion of your work. You’ll learn about the many different mediums and their applications, how to add tex-ture and layer backgrounds, how to transfer images, and lots more. This is not a “paint by numbers” class, rather it is designed as a free form class to let all of your creative energies flow freely. Come dressed to make a mess!

AUGUST 8, 10am-2pm$55 ($49.50 members) plus $15 supply fee payable directly to the instructor during classMin 4/Max 10

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Justin MastrangeloTIAC is pleased to welcome THE ART CART, a mobile printmaking studio that travels throughout New York State teaching workshops. In these work-shops students will learn how to create their own screens using a variety of techniques: the use of screen printing equipment, supplies, and tools; and the process of screen printing onto fabric or paper. You’ll leave with a new knowl-edge of the screen printing process and a variety of really cool prints!

FABRIC PRINTING Please bring two or three designs or drawings to screen print and as many flat fabric items as you can print! At-tendees will be given a t-shirt, tote bag, and the use of inks, squeegees, and equipment. We’ll take a lunch break, so bring a bag lunch and drink.

MAY 20 & 21, 11am-3pmRegistration deadline: May 12 $160 ($144 members) includes all inks and suppliesMin 3/Max 12

PAPER PRINTING Just like fabric printing, you’ll take an original design or drawing and turn it into a greeting card, gift tag, poster, bookmark, art print, or any paper print you can imagine. Bring two or three drawings or designs to screen print and as many sheets of paper that you can print! Attendees will be given sample papers, use of inks, squeegees, and equipment. Bring a bag lunch and drink.

JUNE 23, 11am-3pmRegistration deadline: June 14 $110 ($99 members) includes all inks and suppliesMin 3/Max 12JUSTIN MASTRANGELO is a community based artist, printmaker and art educa-tor. He is an Adjunct Professor of Art and an alumni of SUNY Oswego. Justin is the founder of “Learn Create Share,” a travel-ing studio focused on cultivating creativ-ity through workshops in printmaking. He is the creator of “The Art Cart,” a mobile printmaking space offering a variety of printmaking processes to communities and art centers across New York State.

MAkE YOUR OWN GREETING CARDSAnn Johnson-KaiserWhen someone you love makes you a personal, handmade greeting card it becomes a gift in itself. In this fun three-hour class you’ll learn how to create those beautiful keepsake kind of cards for any occasion. Ideas will be shared on best products to buy for your home studio and where to get them. Come and enjoy this fun class and make unique cards for those spe-cial people in your life! All materials provided. JULY 8, 10am-1pm$45 ($40.50 members) Min 3/Max 8

HANDMADE GIFT BOXES Ann Johnson-KaiserLearn to create unique and personal-ized gift boxes in any size and for any occasion. All materials will be sup-plied and you can let your imagination flow with all the choices. With the cost of gift bags and boxes on the market today, you can learn to make your own at home—and so much prettier! Bring your friends and come enjoy this fun-filled class making unique hand-crafted boxes for any occasion! JULY 29, 10am-1pm$45 ($40.50 members) Min 3/Max 8

ANN JOHNSON-KAISER spent her career working in county and city governments in downstate New York. She has been an active volunteer for the Arts Center and several youth bureaus, as well as a past TIAC board member. She divides her time between Clayton and Sackets Harbor, and has been making special cards and gift boxes for friends and family for several years.

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THE BASICS OF RELIEF PRINTING Greg LagoYou don’t want to miss this one-day workshop with master printmaker Greg Lago. You’ll be working on a 4” x 5” linoleum block to learn the design and cutting process of print-ing without a press. You’ll get spe-cific instruction on the aspects of block printing, including best paper and ink combinations, the use of tools, and safety in cutting. This is a fun, rewarding, and informative class with all materials supplied including a

starter kit with lino block, lino handles and cutters, a tube of black ink, a soft pop-in brayer, and foam inking tray you can keep (a value of $21). Bring a bag lunch, along with some ideas on what you might want to create for your print. There are two class dates available to choose from. Please spec-ify when registering.

•JULY 20, 10am-3pm•AUGUST 9, 10am-3pm$85 ($76.50 members) each classMin 4/Max 8GREG LAGO has worked over 40 years as a printmaker. His wood engraved prints have been part of international exhibitions in San Francisco and New York City, and the Society of Wood Engravers have in-cluded his work in touring exhibitions in the British Isles. His work is part of perma-nent collections at the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo, NY and the Glenbow Gallery in Calgary, Canada. Greg worked for the U.S. Army at Fort Drum as an illus-trator for 12 years and currently owns and operates Winged Bull Studio.

PRINTING ADVENTURES IN SCREEN

Cards & gift boxes

Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.

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HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHY: ARCHIVING & PRESERVING OUR PASTSiobhan CreemPresentation will be in the Education Center at the Antique Boat Museum, 750 Mary Street, Clayton. Photographs provide a very important visual connection to our ancestors, but our history can fade away without the proper care of these images. In this presentation led by a professional photographic preservationist, the dis-cussion will focus on environmental factors, how they can affect photos, and how to prevent such damage. Glass plates will also be discussed in this well-rounded lecture about photo preservation. Bring a notebook and some old photos of your own to share and ask questions about. This program will include a behind-the-scenes tour of the Antique Boat Museum’s vast library and archives. Hear an overview of ABM’s digitiza-tion project, which has facilitated public access to previously unavail-able photographs and holdings.

JULY 19, 4-6pm$27.50 ($25 members)Min 4/Max 20SIOBHAN CREEM is owner of Photograph Preservation and Research LLC, where she focuses on assisting clients with organiz-ing and caring for their photographic col-lections. Her most contracted client is the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture for its Save African American Treasures Program. She has her M.A. in Photographic Preservation and Collections Management from Ryerson University in Toronto.

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY – TWO-DAY WORkSHOPChris MurrayAre you tired of being disappointed with your photographs? Join award-winning photographer Chris Murray and learn how to make better photos with an emphasis on landscape and nature photography. We’ll cover the various camera functions found on today’s digital cameras, exposure theory, shutter speed, aperture, com-position, and equipment. We’ll also go out in the field, allowing you to make photos and apply newly learned prin-ciples with immediate feedback. This course is intended for those who own a digital or film SLR camera. You will receive a CD with the course Power-Point presentation. Please bring your camera and manual to class.

JULY 25 & 26, 10am-2pm$75 ($67.50 members)Min 4/Max 10CHRIS MURRAY has been practicing landscape photography for 15 years with his work appearing in several mag-azines including Nature Photographer, Shutterbug, Life in the Finger Lakes, and New York State Conservationist. His interest in photographing land-scapes is derived mainly from his love of the natural world. Chris resides in Syracuse, NY, and you can see his work at www.chrismurrayphotography.com.

DIGITAL SLR: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAMERA Chris MurrayLearn how to use your digital SLR camera beyond the automatic set-ting and start making better photos! Award-winning photographer Chris Murray will teach about exposure, white balance, file formats, and many other settings you’re probably not even aware of. You’ll receive a CD with the class PowerPoint presenta-tion. Please bring your camera and manual to class.

JULY 7, 10am-2pm$70 ($63 members)Min 4/Max 10

MARDI GRAS TASSEL ART DOLLMarla NiedererIn this class students will learn how to needle-sculpt a pre-sewn cloth doll head and attach it to a pre-sewn tassel doll body. Once completed, this beau-tiful doll can be displayed on its stand or can be hung on a tree as an orna-ment. Students will be provided with in-struction on the use of tube watercolors and watercolor pen-cils to create skin tone and facial col-oration on a cloth doll. Demonstration of needle felting the hair and costuming t h e M a r d i G r a s Tassel Doll will be provided as t ime permits. A materi-als list will be sup-plied upon registration.

JULY 27, 9:30am-4:30pm$70 ($63 members)plus $25 kit fee payable directly to the instructor during classMin 2/Max 8MARLA NIEDERER is a self-taught figura-tive fiber artist from Hammond, NY who has been engaged in creating art dolls for the past 25 years, with 21 years’ experience as an educator. Her art work has been exhib-ited internationally and she has had work published in Art Trader, Contemporary Doll Collector, and A for Artistic Quarterly mag-azines. You can see more of Marla’s work on her blog at orsinisangels.blogspot.com.

Members receive a 10% discount on tuition.

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PHOTOSHOP FOR BEGINNERSChris MurrayPhotoshop is a powerful tool for photographers shooting with digital cameras and is the world’s most pop-ular digital photo-editing software program. The options are unlimited, but can also be overwhelming. In this introductory course, photog-rapher Chris Murray will show you how to use the basic essential tools for editing and enhancing your pho-tographs. You’ll learn about Camera RAW, histograms, how to re-touch blemishes in your original photos, crop elements out and make spot ad-justments to your images. Chris will take you through his proven workflow for processing images and getting them ready for sale and publication.

AUGUST 11, 10am-1pm$60 ($54 members)Min 4/Max 10

PERCHING PECULIARS: HANDSCULPTING ART DOLLSTracey JeanEnter the whimsical world of art dolls and creature creation. This two-day class focuses on the fundamentals of sculpting solid core art dolls, referred to as “perching peculiars.” Students will receive step-by-step instruction on creating a unique 12 to 16 inch shelf sitter art doll. Instruction will cover ar-mature (the framework around which sculpture is built), balance, form and body creations, and the art of hand sculpting air dry paper clay. Come make your own “perching peculiar” doll!

JULY 21 & 28, 10am-2pm$75 ($67.50 members)plus $10 supply fee payable directly to the instructor during classMin 5/Max 10TRACEY JEAN is a mixed-media plaster and clay artist residing in Three Mile Bay, NY. She has been included in multi-state gallery exhibitions, tours and shows includ-ing the Art House Gallery in Brooklyn, NY where multiple pieces of her work are in their permanent collection. Tracey has been published in several publications including Art Dolls Quarterly and both her mixed me-dia work and pure sculpt creations are col-lected nationally and internationally.

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PotterySERENA BUCHANAN has been the staff potter at TIAC since 2014. She is an accomplished artist who is always studying and practicing to improve her art form. Born in Pisa, Italy, and schooled in both Italy and the U.S., her interests have been in acrylic painting, ceramics, and jewelry making, among other artistic disciplines. Her work has been exhibited throughout upstate New York, including the Arts Center.

Please register early to guarantee a spot.

WHEEL THROWING FOR BEGINNERSThis is an introductory class to learn how to wedge, throw, and center clay on the wheel. Truly, if you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at it, this is the place to start in a relaxed informal atmosphere. Students may come back for open studio hours to practice for the duration of class and before you know it you’ll be a pro! Three different sessions are available, please specify when registering.

• MARCH 23, 30 & APRIL 6, 13, 6-8pm• JUNE 5, 12, 19, 26, 6-8pm• JULY 13, 20, 27, AUGUST 3, 9-11am$90 ($81 members)plus $25 clay cost5 wheels available

CERAMIC BIRD FEEDERSFor those who love our small feath-ered friends, come and spend a fun Saturday morning making a color-ful new bird feeder for your yard. Get

HAND-BUILDING BASICSThis is an introductory course on how to form basic shapes with clay to make usable and unique kitchen-ware. Students will start with hand-formed plates and smaller trays, then progress to more dimensional objects like mugs and bowls. Class size will be small in order to maximize the inter-action between student and teacher.

MAY 9, 16, 23 & 30, 6-8pm$90 ($81 members)plus $25 clay cost6 spots available

FUNkY GARDEN TAGS AND DÉCORGardening season in the North Coun-try is about to bloom so why not add some funky, handmade ceramics to your garden or flower pots? This easy class will introduce you to working with clay while making your garden spring to life with colorful clay objects!

MAY 6 & 20, 10am-1pm$40 ($36 members) includes clay8 spots available

as creative as you want or just do the standard-looking feeder—either way, your birds will have a meal like no other!

MARCH 18 & 25, 10am-1pm$50 ($45 members) includes clay6 spots available

BOWLS AND MORE BOWLSExperience how to work with clay while making different shaped bowls to use in your kitchen. Whether you choose to eat ice cream, soup, or ce-real in them or use as prep bowls, this will be a fun class to design your own kitchen bowls. Choose the color glaz-es that you want to match your unique style and décor, or make it funky to stand out!

APRIL 1 & 8, 10am-1pm$45 ($40.50 members) includes clay6 spots available

FISH PLATTERSSpend a fun Saturday morning hand building a unique memory of the River. Students will use basic hand building skills to make one large and one smaller fish-shaped platter. All levels are welcome and no previous experience is necessary. JUNE 17 & 24, 10am-1pm$45 ($40.50 members) includes clay6 spots available

CERAMIC QUILTSThe project focus for this workshop will be to create 8”x 8” ceramic “quilts” of your own design. There is so much you could do to create the illusion of a quilt—you could actually “weave” with thin slabs of clay, use real pieces of fabric to imprint into the soft clay, “draw” a pattern into the clay—just be creative and do your own thing! Ce-ramic quilts are great as trivets, deco-ration under a candle, cheese platter, among other uses. Two sessions to choose from. Please specify when registering.• JULY 11 & 18, 10am-1pm • AUGUST 4 & 11, 10am-1pm$50 ($45 members) includes clay6 spots available

CLAY DRUMNo experience necessary to come and hand-build this unique musical instrument out of clay. In the second session, students will decorate their drums with acrylic paint and a guest will instruct on how to play the drum. AUGUST 7 & 16, 10am-1pm$60 ($54 members) includes clay6 spots available

MUD, SWEAT, AND CHEERS: INTERMEDIATE POTTER’S WHEELkari Zelson RobertsonHave you thrown on the wheel and want to take it to the next step? Intermediate throwing class will work on exploring methods for cen-tering, pulling, shaping and trimming. Students will throw a variety of func-tional vessels on the potter’s wheel, to include wine/coffee/tea cups (with or without handles), bowls, bottles, and more if time allows. We will consider aspects of function and aesthetics. Each class will include both dem-onstration and practice time. This session runs for four consecutive weeks, and students are welcome to take advantage of additional open studio hours during that time.

JULY 5, 12, 19 & 26, 9-11am$130 ($117 members) plus $25 clay costMin 4/Max 5KARI ZELSON ROBERTSON is a NYS Art Educator, ceramic artist, and found-ing member of Fibonacci 321 Art Gallery in Clayton. She has done some graduate work at Alfred University and was a partial scholarship student at the Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina. She runs a clay studio and fair weather gallery from her home studio in Rutland Center, NY. Kari has about 30 years of experience work-ing with clay and celebrates sharing and exploring the material and processes with others. www.KariZelsonRobertson.com.

MERRY ORNAMENT MAkINGMake some special holiday memo-ries with your best friends or family members! This fun workshop will get you into the holiday spirit as you cre-ate specially designed ornaments for your tree or for gift giving. There’s no limit to what you can do with clay —and you can get as creative as you want with colors and embellishments!

NOVEMBER 4 & 18, 10am-Noon$25 ($22.50 members)includes clay8 spots available

CHRISTMAS TREES GALOREKick off your holiday fun by making gifts or decor for your holiday home. We will be making a variety of Christ-mas trees using different hand-build-ing techniques, from a candle holder, to tree ornaments, to a dimensional tree for your table. These two-hour sessions will be packed with fun and merry making!

NOVEMBER 7 & 14, 6-8pm$40 ($36 members) includes clay8 spots available

open sTudIo THURSDAY—6-9pm SATURDAY—9am-1pm

Open studio sessions are for students who have worked in the pottery studio and would like to use the studio to work on their

projects. No instruction is provided during open studio.

poTTerY prICInG • Open Studio Punch Card (8 sessions): $25 members / $35 non-members • Clay Cost: $25 per 25# bag • Firing Fees: $3.25 quarter shelf; $7.50 half shelf; $15 full shelf

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SOAP MAkINGPam ShelmidineOh, the fun you will have making soap with Pam! On day one, you’ll learn about safety in soap making and then go “hands-on” to make your own loaf of soap. As you are preparing your soap, Pam will go over the basics of saponification, hot process soap pro-cedure, safety with lye, and how and when to add colorants and fragranc-es. Different fragrance and color com-binations will be available to choose from. Day two will be unmolding and cutting the soap loaves. We’ll discuss curing times and option of how to fin-ish your bars in different ways to make them either rustic or professional.Everyone will leave class with a full loaf of soap (approximately 11 bars) as well as with the recipe to make more in the comfort of your own home. Please bring a stick blender and a crock pot.

BODY LOTIONPam ShelmidineWhy buy lotion in the store when you can make your own at home and have fun doing it? In this class you’ll learn how to formulate a lotion that will be silky smooth, moisturizing and that soaks in to your skin quickly. You’ll learn what butters and oils work best for your skin, emulsification, and the importance of preservatives in hand-made lotion. You will have the option to use goat milk in your lotion and we will discuss the pros and cons of its use in handmade bath and beauty prod-ucts. There will be many fragrances to choose from or you can leave your lo-tion unscented if you prefer. All students will go home with four 8 ounce bottles of lotion, along with a list of wholesalers for bottles, pumps, fra-grances and other ingredients to eas-ily purchase so you can make more at home. Also included will be a chart of preservatives, a body lotion recipe and instructions. A student materials list will be supplied upon registration.

SEPTEMBER 22, 1-3pm$30 ($27 members)Min 3/Max 6

Soap Making will be offered on the following dates. Please specify which class you prefer when registering. Must be 18 or older to take this class.

• APRIL 10, 6-8:30pm & APRIL 11, 6-7pm• MAY 8, 6-8:30pm & MAY 9, 6-7pm• AUGUST 30, 10am-12:30pm & AUGUST 31, 11am-Noon• SEPTEMBER 21, 10am-12:30pm & SEPTEMBER 22, 11am-Noon• OCTOBER 23, 10am-12:30pm & OCTOBER 24, 11am-Noon$55 ($49.50 members)Min 3/Max 5

MAkE YOUR OWN LIP BALMPam ShelmidineYou don’t need to buy lip balms in the store when you can make your own very easily! In this fun class, you’ll learn how to formulate a lip balm that will be super moisturizing for your lips as well as heat stable (so it doesn't melt in your pocket!). You'll also learn what butters and oils work best for lips, and how important ingredient measure-ments are for the end product. Flavors will be available to use, or you can leave yours unflavored. Besides leav-ing with 10 tubes of handmade lip balms, you’ll get a list of wholesalers, recipes, and ingredients to purchase your tools, tubes, and flavors so you can easily make more at home. No equipment or ingredients required.

AUGUST 31, 1-3pm$25 ($22.50 members)Min 3/Max 6

SUGAR SCRUBSPam ShelmidineIn this class you’ll learn how to cre-ate your own sugar scrubs for per-fectly polished skin. We’ll discuss how size of sugar affects the way a scrub works and which ones are best for what area of your body. We’ll also discuss the importance of preservatives in handmade prod-ucts. There will be many fragrances to choose from or you can leave your scrub unscented. All students will leave with four 4 ounce plastic jars of sugar scrub, along with a list of wholesalers for jars, fragrances and other ingredi-ents so you can easily make more at home. Also included will be a chart of preservatives, sugar scrub recipe and instructions. No equipment or in-gredients are required to be brought in for this class.

OCTOBER 24, 1-3pm$25 ($22.50 members)Min 3/Max 6

PAM SHELMIDINE lives in Mannsville, NY, and owns Sudsy Ewe, a handmade line of bath and beauty products such as artisan soaps, sugar scrubs, body but-ters and lotions. She has been crafting for over 25 years and creates wonderful handspun skeins of yarn that have been made from wool, alpaca and silks. You can see the full gamut of Pam’s work at www.sudsyewe.com.

gardeningKATHLEEN MURPHY is a profession-al gardener, garden designer and con-sultant, as well as the proprietor of Prim-rose Hill Flower Company, a farm based business providing fresh, locally grown flowers for weddings and events. She di-vides her time between the Central New York area and the St. Lawrence River. Her public gardens include the rose gar-den at Singer Castle on Dark Island and the two heirloom gardens at the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton.

Using the Thousand Islands Arts Center as your classroom and work-ing alongside professional gardener, Kathleen Murphy, who oversees the private and public gardens of the Antique Boat Museum and Singer Castle, you will learn both the art and the secrets of architectural gardening. The focus will be on learning to create a garden that will not only enhance the property, but complement the house or structure on the property as well. In this case, we’ll be making our garden plans come to fruition on the Arts Center property. The first class begins Tuesday, Au-gust 29th, 2017, at 9am at the Antique Boat Museum. Kathleen will talk about what works in this garden and why. She will discuss plant choices and overall design. Walking to the Thou-sand Islands Arts Center where coffee, tea and breakfast treats are waiting, Kathleen will discuss potential ideas for the property. These ideas will take into consideration the architecture of the two buildings on the property, the existing plantings, the soil and grow-ing conditions and how best to synthe-size these elements with new gardens.

Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 5th, 2017, start-ing at 7:30am at the Arts Center you will learn about and work with various methods of removing existing shrubs, plants, grass, etc. in preparation for the new plantings. This day will lay the groundwork for the next session. The third meeting will be on Tuesday, September 19th, 2017, at 9am at the Arts Center, where we’ll learn how to prepare the gardens including hands-on tilling and amending of the soil. You will choose the flowers and shrubs while learning what will flourish in this particular garden’s conditions. The majority of flowers planted in the garden will be started from seed. During the winter months Kathleen will be sending you videos and photo-graphs of the progress of the seedlings growing in her greenhouse. On May 29, 2018, we’ll start plant-ing the garden at the Arts Center. You will learn the successful techniques of planting seedlings and shrubs as well as the best mulches to use and proper watering methods.

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vases, pitchers, and containers for purchase at reasonable prices if you don’t have any of your own. Two dates to choose from. Please indicate which one when registering.

• JUNE 22, 4-6pm • JULY 13, 4-6pm $45 ($40.50 members) each classMin 3/Max 8MARSHA GLASS is a Wellesley Island resident and proprietor of etc., an inte-rior design and decorating service lo-cated in Clayton, NY. She is a fine arts graduate of Skidmore College, has been highly involved at TIAC as a Board mem-ber and volunteer, and has been active in several civic organizations including the Clayton Chamber of Commerce for many years.

ARCHITECTURAL GARDEN DESIGN continuedThen on June 26, 2018, we’ll learn about the ongoing maintenance and care of the garden. You will learn how to keep the garden flourishing throughout the summer and fall. Every step in this class will enable you to create the proper design for the style and growing conditions of your own property. Dates are weather permitting. Rain dates will be deter-mined as needed.

• AUGUST 29, 9am-Noon• SEPTEMBER 5, 7:30-11:30am• SEPTEMBER 19, 9am-1pm• MAY 29, 2018, 9am-3pm• JUNE 26, 2018, 9am-11am$350 ($315 members)Min 8/Max 20All materials provided.

BACkYARD BLOOMSMarsha GlassCreate a floral arrangement without the expense of a professional flower shop. This workshop will show you how you can easily use available flow-ers, greens, grasses, branches from your gardens and backyard, wild flow-ers and any other interesting flora to make a gorgeous and personalized arrangement. Bring a vase, container, pitcher, or bowl to work with, a pair of scissors, and dress to get messy. If you have any wildflowers or greens around your house that you’d like to try out, please feel free to bring them—when cutting, the longer the stems, the bet-ter. The instructor will bring vintage

STEVE SMITHERS is a Technology and Engineering instructor at Thousand Islands High School. Steve earned a Bachelor’s degree in Technology Education and a Master’s degree in Career and Technical Education at SUNY Oswego. He spent a summer at Cornell University working with al-ternative energies and is also a nationally certified Project Lead the Way (PLTW) instructor for Civil Engineering and Architecture, Digital Electronics, and Principles of Engineering. He has a passion to motivate and inspire students through relevant, exciting, and authentic learning experiences. ANNE TAYLOR is professor emerita from the University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning and is founder of the Architecture & Design program at TIAC. JONATHAN TAYLOR is a fully licensed New York State registered architect and member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Jonathan has worked with and for many internationally ac-claimed architecture firms including Jacobsen Architecture, Foster + Partners, and Morris Adjmi Architects. He now owns and operates Taylored Architecture. STEVE TAYLOR has been a designer and builder in the Thousand Islands region for over 40 years creating warm and innovative spaces respectful of history and the environment. Steve and his wife Nellie have been supporters of the arts for many years and own Steve Taylor Builder, Inc.

YOUTH ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN CAMPSteve Smithers, Anne Taylor, Jonathan Taylor, Steve TaylorThis summer’s workshop will be based on the work of German Architect Frei Otto and his inspirational ten-sile and fabric structures. Tensile structures can include everything from kites to tents to suspension bridges—anything constructed of elements using tension forces for structural purposes. Students will explore tensile struc-ture, learn about the organizing prin-ciples of design, and use their imagi-nations as they experiment with tensile design through drawing and model making. This year we welcome Steve Smithers from the Thousand Islands High School Technology and En-

gineering program who will teach alongside designer/builder Steve Taylor, and architect Jonathan Tay-lor. Each of these professionals will bring a fresh and different perspec-tive to the workshop as they share their knowledge of the design field. Parents, family, and friends will be invited to a final presentation as the students present their portfolios.Class will be held at Christ Episcopal Church at 235 John Street, Clayton.

JULY 17–21, 9am-1pm$160 ($144 members)Min 6/Max 15—ages 10-18All materials included.

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YOUTH WOODWORkING Jerry LafferThese classes are designed to get kids interested in the craft of woodworking. Classes are broken down into age appropriate learning.

WOODEN TOYSAges 4-8Wooden toys will be created ahead of time for students ages 4-8 to choose from and each child will work on de-signing it through color to make it their own. For those who choose the wooden top, there will be a spin-off at the end of class with their classmates! Choose your date.• JULY 18, 10am-Noon• JULY 26, 10am-Noon$20 ($18 members) each classMin 3/Max 10

WOODEN BIRDHOUSESAges 9+Teens and pre-teens ages 9+ will learn the basics of woodworking tools, such as the scroll saw, band saw, lathe, and drill press. Students will have the opportunity to use the equipment under the supervision of the instruc-tor to make their own birdhouse. AUGUST 11, 10am-Noon$25 ($22.50 members) Min 3/Max 10JERRY LAFFER is a retired pediatric dentist from Fayetteville, NY, who has fo-cused his energies and honed his skills in woodworking at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. He is the creator of Jerry’s Scoops, finely crafted, hand-turned wood and brass ice cream scoops.

teenskids & WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE!Genie ArnotWater is a source of inspiration for art-ists and also a medium to make art. In this week-long class, you’ll learn how to blend watercolors to make an oversized ocean wave, paint a canvas inspired by Monet’s lily ponds, play with wax resist to create your own batik fabric, and get a painting started on canvas by throwing water balloons! And of course, we’ll use our beautiful River for more creative ideas. Wear old comfy clothes, kids, because you’re going to have fun and get messy!

JULY 31–AUGUST 4, 9am-Noon$100 ($90 members)Min 5/Max 10—ages 5-8GENIE ARNOT is an elementary art teacher in Baltimore, MD during the school year and spends time on Wellesley Island during the summer months. She teaches all mediums, including drawing, painting, fibers, sculpture, collage, print-making, and performance. For her own work, she paints nature inspired abstrac-tions with lots of layers and materials. Genie loves being outdoors in the woods and by the water, especially with her nine-year old son.

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#1 arTsY anIMals Join us as we combine two of our fa-vorite things, ART and ANIMALS! We will make newspaper collage pup-pies, cut paper animal silhouettes, watercolor pink flamingos, sewn pa-per bunnies and many more creative creatures for you to take home. A “doggone” good time! JULY 10–14, 9am-Noon$95 ($85.50 members)Min 4/Max 15

#2 ChrIsTMas In JulY Let’s celebrate the holiday season in July! Sock snowman sculptures, ice skating paintings, winter cardinal handprints, stained glass ornaments, winter watercolors, name snow-flakes, artistic sweets and treats ga-lore. Sure to be a festive event! JULY 24–28, 9am-Noon$95 ($85.50 members)Min 4/Max 15

#3 Color eXplosIon What is your favorite color? This week at art camp we’ll explore the color wheel. Everything from warm to cool colors, tints to shades, it will be a painting explosion. Experi-menting with unusual art techniques such as water balloon painting and making our own paint brushes. It’s sure to be a colorful time! AUGUST 7–11, 9am-Noon$95 ($85.50 members)Min 4/Max 15

#4 InTernaTIonal arTsAround the world in an artistic jour-ney. No need to pack your bags—just bring your creativity for this adven-ture as we explore and create totem poles, Japanese fans, dream catch-ers, carnival masks, and so much more! AUGUST 21–25, 9am-Noon$95 ($85.50 members)Min 4/Max 15

KIds' CaMps—ages 5-10All materials provided. NICKY BADOUR is the high school art teacher at Thousand Islands Central School, teaching classes in drawing and painting, studio art, ceramics, crafts, interior design, and digital photography. She earned her MS in Art Education from Syracuse University and enjoys working with different crafts and artisan techniques including jewelry making and scrapbooking in her spare time.

All classes will be held at Christ Episcopal Church at 235 John Street, Clayton.

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IT’S CLAY-TIME SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMSerena Buchanan Attend one or attend them all, these play-with-clay sessions for kids will be project oriented, each session a different project. Open to all youth, but kids under five must be accompa-nied by a parent or guardian. Only 12 spots available per session so please register early to guarantee a spot. • JULY 6 – Cupcake box• JULY 13 – Castle• JULY 20 – Gnomes• JULY 27 – Plate with handprint• AUGUST 3 – Bird mug• AUGUST 10 – Modern bud vase• AUGUST 17 – Ice cream bowl• AUGUST 24 – Fish shaped bowl Each session 1:30-3pm$25 ($22.50 members) each class12 spots per sessionSERENA BUCHANAN has been the staff potter at TIAC since 2014. She is an ac-complished artist who is always study-ing and practicing to improve her art form. Born in Pisa, Italy, and schooled in both Italy and the U.S., her interests have been in acrylic painting, ceramics, and jewelry making, among other artistic disciplines. Her work has been exhibited throughout upstate New York, including the Arts Center.

OPEN STUDIO FOR TEENS Serena Buchanan While no experience is required, our open studio for teens (ages 12+) is a place for youth to gather, do creative tinkering and experiment with clay under the guidance and instruction of TIAC’s staff potter. Before students start on their own projects they’ll get a thorough introduction to clay—the different kinds of clay and their uses, various glazes to use for different projects, cones and what they do, kiln firings, drying times, etc.—every-thing you need to know before you embark on your project. This is an informal setting to creatively brain-storm with your peers while having personal guidance on your projects. Only eight spots available so please register early to guarantee a spot!

JULY 10, 17 & 31, 10am-1pm$90 ($81 members)8 spots available—ages 12+

DREAM BIG! THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURElizabeth Calver Kids ages 9 to 13 will learn that you can accomplish anything you set your mind and heart to! This two-day workshop is a wonderful way to encourage entrepreneurship. Each student will come up with a business idea, design a logo and then create a model diorama of their business. They’ll learn the basics of business, the process that goes into creating a new business, aspects of design on paper, and diorama model building. Students will be inspired to believe

LOOM kNITTING FOR kIDS Nina Colello & Robin Colello-Poplaski Led by 13-year-old Nina Colello (above), students of this two-session workshop will learn basic loom knit-ting skills and create a chunky knit hat. This skill is something kids (and adults) can really continue to use to create a new hat every winter, or a scarf, you name it—great for gifts too!

AUGUST 21 & 22, 10am-Noon$55 ($49.50 members)Min 4/Max 10—ages 8+NINA COLELLO is a 13-year-old local resident who attends Thousand Islands Middle School. She spends her summers on the River with her friends and family. Nina is extremely creative and enjoys swimming, lacrosse, musical theater, baking, and knitting.ROBIN COLELLO-POPLASKI is a long-time fiber artist and designer who is in-spired by the St. Lawrence River and her love of the islands. She enjoys teaching and sharing her skills with both children and adults.

in their dreams through this moti-vational visual journey. A student materials list will be supplied upon registration.

JULY 31 & AUGUST 1, 9am-Noon$45 ($40.50 members)Min 3/Max 10—ages 9-13ELIZABETH CALVER is an artist and business owner living in Pass-a-Grille, FL. When she’s not hard at work running her business, taking photographs, paint-ing, sewing, or creating something, she can be found at the docks working on her casting skills or at Disney World eating at Casey’s Corner.

PRINTMAkING FOR kIDS Greg Lago Start your own newspaper, kids— or put your favorite animal’s face in print! This will be a fun morning workshop where kids will learn to design and cut a linoleum block and then print without a press. This basic class will cover safety in cutting and the proper use of tools, while kids create their own picture in soft lino-leum to print as many times as they want. All materials provided.

JULY 27, 10am-Noon$45 ($40.50 members)Min 4/Max 8—ages 10+GREG LAGO has worked over 40 years as a printmaker. His work is part of perma-nent collections at the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo, NY, and the Glenbow Gallery in Calgary, Canada. Greg worked for the U.S. Army at Fort Drum as an illustrator for 12 years and currently owns and operates Winged Bull Studio.

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MeMBers of The arTs CenTer enJoY:• Year-round free admission to the museum• 10% discount on class tuition• 10% discount on pottery• Free subscription to the Arts Center newsletter• Selected mailings of announcements about exhibitions, events, classes, and special programs• Advance personal notice of events and exhibition openings• Member-only programs and events• Free access to extensive and unique handweaving archives and library

*addITIonal BenefITs:(Emily Post Founder's, Weaver's and Curator's circles)

• Two tickets to the Antique Show Wine & Cheese Preview• Two admission tickets to the Antique and Craft shows• Commemorative gift designed by local artisans• Preview hour of exhibitions and events• Major donor recognition

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Mail to: TIAC, 314 John Street, Clayton, NY 1362436

During “Spring Break at TIAC,” new members and current members who increase their giving level during the months of April, May, and June will get a $25 coupon to be used toward classes throughout 2017 (in addition to the standard benefits).

registration form_______________________________________ __________________________________________________Name Parent Name (if child is under 18) ________________________________________________________________________ ____ ____________Address State Zip Code

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Payment InformatIon: TUITION TOTAL $______________ MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT (10%) – $______________ totaL amoUnt enCLoSeD $______________ Please make check payable to: t.I. arts Center Or charge to (check one): MasterCard Visa American Express Discover

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I consent to have my photo used in TIAC promotional materials.

I consent to have my child’s photo used in TIAC promotional materials.

PoLICIeS, GUIDeLIneS & DISCoUntS:• To ensure enrollment, please register as soon as possible and not later than one week prior to the start date of the class, as class space may be limited. • Tuition is due at time of enrollment. If class does not reach minimum number, students will be notified and full tuition will be refunded. Notice of withdrawal must be made within two weeks prior to class. No refunds will be granted after that time, or if student fails to show up for class. • TIAC members receive 10% class discount.

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2017 events &exhibitionsART OF WINTER EXHIBITION February 3–March 17 Opening Reception February 3, 5-7 pm

TIAC 50th RETROSPECTIVE May 17–June 10 Opening Reception May 17, 5-7 pm

23rd ANNUAL WEAVING HISTORY CONFERENCE May 18–19

SUMMER RAKU June 20, 5-8pm

IT STARTED AT THE RIVERPrints & Paintings by Nancy Hammond June 29–July 25

50th ANNIVERSARY GALA July 6, 6-8:30pm

EMILY POST TEA July 12, 2–4:30pm

ALONG THE RIVER’S EDGE August 1–September 15 Opening Reception August 1, 5:30-7:30pm

ANTIQUE SHOW WINE & CHEESE PREVIEW August 11, 6-8:30pm (Friends & Patrons 5-6pm)

53rd ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE August 12–13 Sat 10 am-5 pm/Sun 10 am-4 pm

35th ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW & SALE August 26–27 Sat 9 am-5 pm/Sun 10 am-3 pm

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